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DavidG · 07-29-2012, 03:35 PM

Unlike in Canada where they used unique-to-Canada engine numbers for both Model B fours and V-8 engines, Dagenham used engine numbers on their Model B engine production assigned in blocks from Dearborn and therefore had either AB, ABF, B, or BF prefixes depending on period of production followed by 5xxxxxx. A second B was added to the prefix for engine/transmission assemblies destined for use in truck chassis.

If you want the specific blocks of numbers assigned to Dagenham for the 1932 model year, I can dig them out for you as they were recorded in the engine log of the Dearborn Engine Plant.

Sorry, but the information that I have does not include Model A engine production at Dagenham. Likely the Model A information could be obtained at the Benson Ford Research Center in Dearborn.

07-29-2012, 03:35 PM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: England, Australia, New Zealand Info Requested Unlike in Canada where they used unique-to-Canada engine numbers for both Model B fours and V-8 engines, Dagenham used engine numbers on their Model B engine production assigned in blocks from Dearborn and therefore had either AB, ABF, B, or BF prefixes depending on period of production followed by 5xxxxxx. A second B was added to the prefix for engine/transmission assemblies destined for use in truck chassis. If you want the specific blocks of numbers assigned to Dagenham for the 1932 model year, I can dig them out for you as they were recorded in the engine log of the Dearborn Engine Plant. Sorry, but the information that I have does not include Model A engine production at Dagenham. Likely the Model A information could be obtained at the Benson Ford Research Center in Dearborn.