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Old 08-29-2020, 05:32 PM   #6
Ian NZ
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Default Re: Military flathead engines

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Originally Posted by Newc View Post
Hi; I have a number of Canadian Ford military engines and they all have an extra oil port on the bell housing for the oil cooler supply. Some are relieved and some not. The C-59 engines were found in civilian production up thru '48. Apparently surplus castings from WW2. US engines were in staff cars/trucks and T-6 carriers. Newc
So the Military Ford V8 24 stud engines were cast and made in Canada, and U.S.A, and the 21 stud surplus models were made in England apparently and fitted to the Pilot cars and Thames trucks after the war.
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