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372dart · 08-06-2010, 06:54 PM

Can someone help me with this? Is it good,bad or what.

Charlie Stephens · 08-06-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 372dart

Can someone help me with this? Is it good,bad or what.

The stories I have read range from being the same to being slightly better.

Charlie Stephens

372dart · 08-06-2010, 08:39 PM

I have read the same stories about being a better motor. I'm new to the model A world and I'm sure I will be asking alot for some advice. Thankyou Charlie

V4F · 08-06-2010, 08:47 PM

it seems the diamond was used for industrial use more than cars . it is supposed to be a slitly heavier casting . i had one for awhile . seems like a good motor ! .... steve

Logan · 08-06-2010, 10:17 PM

The diamond block from what ive heard was a reproduced model a block made in the middle to late 30's. I beleive they came with B & C insides, such as counterbalanced and the cam. I could be wrong, but this is what ive been told. They deffinetly arent any mean bad. They are a unique idem to own. But would i pay a lot of extra money for one, no. possibly 100-150 more just to be able to say i have one. And yes i do have one.

hardtimes · 08-06-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

The diamond block from what ive heard was a reproduced model a block made in the middle to late 30's. I beleive they came with B & C insides, such as counterbalanced and the cam. I could be wrong, but this is what ive been told. They deffinetly arent any mean bad. They are a unique idem to own. But would i pay a lot of extra money for one, no. possibly 100-150 more just to be able to say i have one. And yes i do have one.

Logan,
I was just informed by an expert (seemingly on all things ford..Mr. Lancaster) that diamond was a later 30s replacement block...with hardened valve seats. Although some engine experts here will tell you that you do not need hardened seats in an A/B block('not necessary'), I'd have the diamond with the hardened seats given the choice. Rick

Rowdy · 08-07-2010, 01:47 PM

Some I have found have incerted seats. The seats themselves were not hardened on those. Most, unless the victom of being ran too lean still have the seatc cut into the block as stock. I would imagine that the industrial engines on the Gleaner combines were ran abit leaner to save money during hard times. Rod

Ice man · 08-07-2010, 08:28 PM

I have a B Diamond, and its a very strong runner. Had a Plane B Crank when I got it but its running a Counter Balanced/ Drilled now. I can't tell any difference between it and a Plane B but there must be if it was marked as such. Iceman

08-06-2010, 06:54 PM	#1
372dart Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tiffin,Ohio Posts: 36	Diamond block Can someone help me with this? Is it good,bad or what.

08-06-2010, 08:39 PM	#3
372dart Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tiffin,Ohio Posts: 36	Re: Diamond block I have read the same stories about being a better motor. I'm new to the model A world and I'm sure I will be asking alot for some advice. Thankyou Charlie

08-06-2010, 08:47 PM	#4
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Diamond block it seems the diamond was used for industrial use more than cars . it is supposed to be a slitly heavier casting . i had one for awhile . seems like a good motor ! .... steve __________________ V4f

08-06-2010, 10:17 PM	#5
Logan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,055	Re: Diamond block The diamond block from what ive heard was a reproduced model a block made in the middle to late 30's. I beleive they came with B & C insides, such as counterbalanced and the cam. I could be wrong, but this is what ive been told. They deffinetly arent any mean bad. They are a unique idem to own. But would i pay a lot of extra money for one, no. possibly 100-150 more just to be able to say i have one. And yes i do have one. __________________ Cowtown A's

08-07-2010, 01:47 PM	#7
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Diamond block Some I have found have incerted seats. The seats themselves were not hardened on those. Most, unless the victom of being ran too lean still have the seatc cut into the block as stock. I would imagine that the industrial engines on the Gleaner combines were ran abit leaner to save money during hard times. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

08-07-2010, 08:28 PM	#8
Ice man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern Pines, N.Carolina Posts: 210	Re: Diamond block I have a B Diamond, and its a very strong runner. Had a Plane B Crank when I got it but its running a Counter Balanced/ Drilled now. I can't tell any difference between it and a Plane B but there must be if it was marked as such. Iceman