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DaWizard · 11-28-2016, 10:09 PM

Since this car came without a number on the block, and since has been added, something on the block troubles me. I was doing a bit of cleaning and found, where the diamond would be, a letter "C".
Now since this could be a transplant I was wondering if the Model C 1933 blocks had anything like that on them?

(BTW, anyone telling the authorities *glances around suspiciously* about the stamping of numbers on the block, I will deny it. Besides, got me clear title today! )

Ps. I will rub some dirt back into that stamp tomorrow and take another pic since it can't be seen clearly in that one.

DaWizard · 12-02-2016, 03:48 PM

OK, here is the promised pic with the C visible, it would be nice to know if it has any significance since I really don't plan to tear it down as it does run pretty quiet. All I think I rally need to do is clean out the fuel system, which will happen as soon as I'm done driving it around and having fun with it.

Thanks for whatever info you great guys have.

ursus · 12-02-2016, 05:57 PM

We would need to see more of that engine to know what you have. A "C" (or is it part of a "0"?) in that location was probably added some time after it left the factory. I think that the diamond is usually located higher up on the block. Ford never used the letter "C" in any reference to the 1933-34 4-cylinder engine. It was officially a Model-46 version of the B-engine.

1931 flamingo · 12-02-2016, 06:11 PM

Does your engine have a fuel pump??
Paul in CT

DaWizard · 12-02-2016, 06:17 PM

Nope. No fuel pump.

Rancho Deluxe · 12-02-2016, 06:28 PM

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Nothing but a in the mold mark..

AL in NY · 12-02-2016, 06:36 PM

Doesn't look like a "C" to me...............an upside down "J" maybe.

DaWizard · 12-02-2016, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rancho Deluxe

Nothing but a in the mold mark..

Actually, I have looked around this motor and can find no casting/mold marking at all. Now, it does have the 3¼" number pad, but that is all I can find on it to date the casting.

Y-Blockhead · 12-02-2016, 06:42 PM

http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/modelcmyth.htm

C26Pinelake · 12-02-2016, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaWizard

OK, here is the promised pic with the C visible, it would be nice to know if it has any significance since I really don't plan to tear it down as it does run pretty quiet. All I think I rally need to do is clean out the fuel system, which will happen as soon as I'm done driving it around and having fun with it.

Thanks for whatever info you great guys have.

Not the smartest thing to be driving it around before the system is cleaned! Wayne

DaWizard · 12-02-2016, 09:59 PM

Ya know, the more I look at it close up, it does look like an upside down J.

12-02-2016, 05:57 PM	#3
ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,375	Re: Block question We would need to see more of that engine to know what you have. A "C" (or is it part of a "0"?) in that location was probably added some time after it left the factory. I think that the diamond is usually located higher up on the block. Ford never used the letter "C" in any reference to the 1933-34 4-cylinder engine. It was officially a Model-46 version of the B-engine.

12-02-2016, 06:11 PM	#4
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Block question Does your engine have a fuel pump?? Paul in CT

12-02-2016, 06:17 PM	#5
DaWizard BANNED Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Dizzyland Ca Posts: 332	Re: Block question Nope. No fuel pump. __________________ New owner of '28 Tudor Previously owned; '30 Sport Coupe '28 left brake ccPickup '31 SW Town Sedan '28 AA Stake Bed '30 Cabriolet '42 Super Deluxe 4door Sedan "If it don't fit, get a bigger hammer. If it breaks...... ya needed a new one anyway!!" Doing a good job here is like wetting your pants in a dark suit. It gives you a warm feeling, but nobody notices. Never pass up a bathroom Never neglect an erection Never trust a fart

12-02-2016, 06:28 PM	#6
Rancho Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 145	Re: Block question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nothing but a in the mold mark..

12-02-2016, 06:36 PM	#7
AL in NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Upstate New York Posts: 1,160	Re: Block question Doesn't look like a "C" to me...............an upside down "J" maybe. __________________ AL in NY

12-02-2016, 06:42 PM	#9
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Block question http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/modelcmyth.htm

12-02-2016, 09:59 PM	#11
DaWizard BANNED Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Dizzyland Ca Posts: 332	Re: Block question Ya know, the more I look at it close up, it does look like an upside down J. __________________ New owner of '28 Tudor Previously owned; '30 Sport Coupe '28 left brake ccPickup '31 SW Town Sedan '28 AA Stake Bed '30 Cabriolet '42 Super Deluxe 4door Sedan "If it don't fit, get a bigger hammer. If it breaks...... ya needed a new one anyway!!" Doing a good job here is like wetting your pants in a dark suit. It gives you a warm feeling, but nobody notices. Never pass up a bathroom Never neglect an erection Never trust a fart