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Bored&Stroked · 07-19-2023, 03:57 PM

It is not a 59AB engine, it is an early 24 stud 81A engine - from a 221 cubic inch 38 or 39 Ford. It is also not a Mercury engine.

There is really no way to know the condition - other than to take it completely apart or taking a gamble and putting it in the car and firing it up.

You mentioned that it has not been run since overhaul - seems strange that it would have pools of oil in the intake valley if this were true?

If you can get it for a decent price, with a guarantee that once you put it in that it will have good compression, good oil pressure and not burn oil, then it could work out just fine. I would not pay high-dollars for it - especially without any guarantee that it will run well and not have any issues.

Best of luck!

07-19-2023, 03:57 PM	#3
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,070	Re: Engine Swap It is not a 59AB engine, it is an early 24 stud 81A engine - from a 221 cubic inch 38 or 39 Ford. It is also not a Mercury engine. There is really no way to know the condition - other than to take it completely apart or taking a gamble and putting it in the car and firing it up. You mentioned that it has not been run since overhaul - seems strange that it would have pools of oil in the intake valley if this were true? If you can get it for a decent price, with a guarantee that once you put it in that it will have good compression, good oil pressure and not burn oil, then it could work out just fine. I would not pay high-dollars for it - especially without any guarantee that it will run well and not have any issues. Best of luck!