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Old 12-07-2018, 12:17 PM   #1
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I bought this 21 bolt, water pump in block(covered) Heads are numbered as for domed pistons Block has the pictured markings. There is a sticker on the head from a ford approved rebuilder. What year is this block ?
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Old 12-07-2018, 12:20 PM   #2
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Think it would be very difficult to tell with the information you have posted. Keep in mind that external parts are easily swapped around.
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21 stud pump in block is 37 and most 38 ford
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Old 12-07-2018, 02:50 PM   #4
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I was hoping the block could be furthur identified by the photo of the block stampings I posted but expect that recast blocks had many different than original Ford stamps. It should have domed pistons but will have to remove the heads to be sure.
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Old 12-08-2018, 12:53 AM   #5
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21 stud pump in block engines were exclusive to '37 & '38 cars and trucks, but continued to be produced for service replacement and stationary industrial engines. I have no idea how long they continued to be made.
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They were manufactured long time in Canada and the UK. Both before and after the war. Ford casting numbers/letters of the era are largely a mystery about what they represent.
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