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Old 07-27-2011, 09:43 AM   #1
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Default 1932 Ford Diamond "B" banger motor...what have I got?

I recently aquired ths Diamond B motor. It came out of a numbers matching '32 sedan. I'm not sure, but I think it's a replacement engine. It has a date code A 306 cast into the block forward of the fuel pump. I thought Diamond B motors were for Combines and Industrial engines.

What does the "A" stand for? What does 306 stand for?

I have another Diamond B motor in a AA truck that has a date code B 36, so I know it was built in 1936.

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Old 07-27-2011, 09:48 AM   #2
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Default Re: 1932 Ford Diamond "B" banger motor...what have I got?

Diamond engines were offered by ford as replacements. Might try a search on the A forum.
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Old 07-27-2011, 10:08 AM   #3
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Diamond engines were offered by ford as replacements. Might try a search on the A forum.
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I thought I should post it here because it's a '32 motor, but I'll try over there too. Thanks.
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Old 07-27-2011, 05:59 PM   #4
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nevermind...found out on the hamb it means the motor was built January 30th 1936...A 306.
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