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rusty12 · 08-25-2015, 09:22 PM

I was looking at this 1932 today and was wondering what year engine it has? Sorry, this is the only photos I have of it. Thanks in advance.

VeryTangled · 08-25-2015, 09:32 PM

Hi Everyone, From the photo, the water pumps are in the heads, so that indicates 1936 or earlier. If there are block-off plates on the front, then 1937 or later.

The intake, fuel pump, and other parts may help, but they are also bolt-on.

It is a 21 stud.

koates · 08-25-2015, 11:03 PM

Hi there, Generator is 1934 - 36. 97 carb came out in 1936. 1936 fuel pump. 1936 intake manifold I think. 1935-36 water pump. But dip stick is not 1936, more like 1932-33. Exhaust manifold is straight without the curve out for the dip stick as in 33 to 36. Maybe a 32 block with later add ons which was a common upgrade. Need more pics of front & underneath front of engine. Regards, Kevin.

Charlie Stephens · 08-25-2015, 11:06 PM

The one thing that will positively identify the block as a 1932 is the water pet cocks at the front of the block pointing straight down. All other 21 stud engines have pet cocks at an angle.

Charlie Stephens

JM 35 Sedan · 08-25-2015, 11:39 PM

The left side water pump is '36, but with '35 grease fitting and screw on cap. The intake is '36 cast iron typically used on pu & larger trucks. Part number on the cast iron head appears to start with 40, to these old eyes, which would have been used '33-'35. Fuel pump stand looks to be '34, maybe '33-'34. Need more pictures as already mentioned.
Seems to be a real mix of different year parts.

Bruce Lancaster · 08-26-2015, 09:25 AM

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Start by looking from underneath, as block age is main issue. Everything in photo interchanges on all the early blocks.
From underneath...look for a little separate lump near right front, made as part of pan but separate from actual sump. If it's there, block is '35 or '36.
If no little lump, block is '32-4, and you next need to look at water drains at lower front corners. If the hole in block is at 45 degrees to the world, '33-4. If it points straight down, '32.

38 coupe · 08-27-2015, 07:51 PM

Post 14 will tell you how to identify your block. http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...5301&showall=1

08-25-2015, 09:32 PM	#2
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: What year is this flathead V-8 engine? Hi Everyone, From the photo, the water pumps are in the heads, so that indicates 1936 or earlier. If there are block-off plates on the front, then 1937 or later. The intake, fuel pump, and other parts may help, but they are also bolt-on. It is a 21 stud. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

08-25-2015, 11:03 PM	#3
koates Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne Australia. Posts: 2,079	Re: What year is this flathead V-8 engine? Hi there, Generator is 1934 - 36. 97 carb came out in 1936. 1936 fuel pump. 1936 intake manifold I think. 1935-36 water pump. But dip stick is not 1936, more like 1932-33. Exhaust manifold is straight without the curve out for the dip stick as in 33 to 36. Maybe a 32 block with later add ons which was a common upgrade. Need more pics of front & underneath front of engine. Regards, Kevin.

08-25-2015, 11:06 PM	#4
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,033	Re: What year is this flathead V-8 engine? The one thing that will positively identify the block as a 1932 is the water pet cocks at the front of the block pointing straight down. All other 21 stud engines have pet cocks at an angle. Charlie Stephens

08-25-2015, 11:39 PM	#5
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: What year is this flathead V-8 engine? The left side water pump is '36, but with '35 grease fitting and screw on cap. The intake is '36 cast iron typically used on pu & larger trucks. Part number on the cast iron head appears to start with 40, to these old eyes, which would have been used '33-'35. Fuel pump stand looks to be '34, maybe '33-'34. Need more pictures as already mentioned. Seems to be a real mix of different year parts. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

08-26-2015, 09:25 AM	#6
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: What year is this flathead V-8 engine? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Start by looking from underneath, as block age is main issue. Everything in photo interchanges on all the early blocks. From underneath...look for a little separate lump near right front, made as part of pan but separate from actual sump. If it's there, block is '35 or '36. If no little lump, block is '32-4, and you next need to look at water drains at lower front corners. If the hole in block is at 45 degrees to the world, '33-4. If it points straight down, '32.

08-27-2015, 07:51 PM	#7
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: What year is this flathead V-8 engine? Post 14 will tell you how to identify your block. http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...5301&showall=1