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MALAK · 06-30-2011, 12:40 PM

I have a diamond block with the SN "DR88222" stamped on it. Anybody have any idea what this might have been originally used for/installed in? Just curious.

gunmetal blue · 06-30-2011, 04:03 PM

This was a motor made as spare motors, Asl Neil Wilson he will know.

Jim Brierley · 07-01-2011, 11:25 AM

Diamond blocks were made after regular production ceased, perhaps into the 50's? They were made mostly for commercial uses, farm equipment, etc. Many did not have a number stamped on them, those that have them are most likely done by the equipment manufacturer or a local DMV if installed in a car.

Brentwood Bob · 07-01-2011, 02:56 PM

If there is a A, or AA then it was assembled, run in and shipped complete from The Rouge. See Ford garage for a discussion of the numbering. Bob

CA Victoria · 07-01-2011, 03:13 PM

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Jim B,
Nice article in this edition of the Restorer. I had been under the impression that the diamond blocks were made up to 1941. After reading your article I checked mine, and the B head I have was made in 1945.
Fun stuff!

06-30-2011, 04:03 PM	#2
gunmetal blue Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Milford, Indiana Posts: 366	Re: Diamond Block Serial Numbers This was a motor made as spare motors, Asl Neil Wilson he will know.

07-01-2011, 11:25 AM	#3
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,088	Re: Diamond Block Serial Numbers Diamond blocks were made after regular production ceased, perhaps into the 50's? They were made mostly for commercial uses, farm equipment, etc. Many did not have a number stamped on them, those that have them are most likely done by the equipment manufacturer or a local DMV if installed in a car.

07-01-2011, 02:56 PM	#4
Brentwood Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: brentwood, ca Posts: 4,245	Re: Diamond Block Serial Numbers If there is a A, or AA then it was assembled, run in and shipped complete from The Rouge. See Ford garage for a discussion of the numbering. Bob

07-01-2011, 03:13 PM	#5
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: Diamond Block Serial Numbers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jim B, Nice article in this edition of the Restorer. I had been under the impression that the diamond blocks were made up to 1941. After reading your article I checked mine, and the B head I have was made in 1945. Fun stuff!