Speaking of engines

[deuce lover]

Thanks for the better pics.Might be an LB. Pull the pan and a main cap.

[Bored&Stroked]

You guys just need to learn to count to 21 . . . even if you need an extra finger or toe!

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by cas3

I always look at the center studs. 3 in a row vertical, 21 stud. An upside down Y 24 stud

Those are both good. Until now, I always looked for either TWO at each end (21-stud), or THREE at either end (24-stud).

Slight change of topic: Did anyone realize that V8-60 heads are the only V8-FLATHEADS with NO STUD above spark plug holes? DD
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[cas3]

I did not know that. Seems an odd way to bolt down a head! Always learning on the barn, thanks

[tomcarman]

Thanks all for the excellent information and sources. Until I can pull the pan and inspect the bottom end we can conclude it's a '35/'36, unknown whether it's an LB or not. Another question is would this have had cast iron or aluminum heads from the factory? I have quite a stack of 21 stud heads and if possible I'd like the correct heads on it. Would the factory heads have any casting script or numbers on them? I can dig through the pile and see if I know what to look for.

[V8COOPMAN]

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Originally Posted by cas3

I did not know that. Seems an odd way to bolt down a head! Always learning on the barn, thanks

Here's a picture!! DD

[tomcarman]

I found this on Portland Oregon CL. Is this a V860? Also found another posting. Seriously?

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/...435897792.html

https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/...433186624.html

[deuce lover]

Both listed correctly. Quite pricey for the '37 IMO.

[deuce lover]

Originally Posted by tomcarman

Thanks all for the excellent information and sources. Until I can pull the pan and inspect the bottom end we can conclude it's a '35/'36, unknown whether it's an LB or not. Another question is would this have had cast iron or aluminum heads from the factory? I have quite a stack of 21 stud heads and if possible I'd like the correct heads on it. Would the factory heads have any casting script or numbers on them? I can dig through the pile and see if I know what to look for.

Aluminum for pass car and cast iron for commercial from what I understand.OEM should have the part number embossed as well as Ford script. '35 prefix part number begins with 48, for example 48-6050 or 48-6049 in '36 it begins with 68 like 68-6050 or 68-6049.The '36 heads should be for domed pistons.

[tomcarman]

Originally Posted by deuce lover

Aluminum for pass car and cast iron for commercial.OEM should have the part number embossed as well as Ford script. '35 prefix part number begins with 48, for example 48-6050 or 48-6049 in '36 it begins with 68.like 68-6050 or 68-6049.

Thanks much. I'll report back.

[cas3]

Well, I am no expert, but the 2 oil ports on the rod journals is an 8ba crank, no? and no photo of a "magneto" , which would be worth some dough. I'd say he is one zero off market value

[tomcarman]

Originally Posted by cas3

Well, I am no expert, but the 2 oil ports on the rod journals is an 8ba crank, no? and no photo of a "magneto" , which would be worth some dough. I'd say he is one zero off market value

Battle ground is only about 80 miles from me. I'd be willing to go pick it up for you at his asking price. LOL

[jetwrench]

the engine in the picture 35 or earlier it would have the water pumps in the heads and if you take the pan off it should have babbit main bearings. I have built a few of these motors.