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!
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