11-19-2020, 08:31 PM | #1 |
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60hp engine
I ran across a 60hp block. No intake or heads, water pump housing has one motor mount broke off, no main caps or crank. I have the pistons out, will pull the valves next, and then cam. I don’t think it is worth trying to round up all the parts, but once the block is stripped I can have it checked out if someone is a 60hp rebuilder or someone interested in the block. I am open to any ideas
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11-20-2020, 07:40 AM | #2 |
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Re: 60hp engine
Is it a "tin-side" or conventional block?
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11-20-2020, 08:28 AM | #3 |
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Conventional block
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11-20-2020, 08:44 AM | #4 |
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37-39 60hp blocks use the same size main brgs. 40 60hp blocks use a larger size main brgs. You may be able to identify the year of the block by the number on the rods as they are larger also. I think the rods are marked 92-XXXX. Without the main caps, the block would probably need to be line bored, if the correct caps could be located.
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11-20-2020, 12:22 PM | #5 |
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Be sure to check the market before you spend too much time or money on it. I think the only market is for restoring boats and race cars (maybe motorcycles) and I therefore believe the market is very small.
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11-20-2020, 03:44 PM | #6 |
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Gramps PS Isky makes a track cam that works pretty good on the street. Can't remember the number, it's been awhile. Last edited by Ol' Ron; 11-20-2020 at 04:02 PM. |
11-20-2020, 11:15 PM | #7 |
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I just sold a 1940 Ford V/8 60 this summer.
It had been professionally rebuilt, complete and ran good. Sold it for $1500, and the guy was going to install it in a small 50's Ford tractor. .
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11-20-2020, 11:23 PM | #8 |
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Damn, Lanny; next time you have one of those, call me!
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11-20-2020, 11:38 PM | #9 |
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I remember as a kid the v8 60 was very popular in hydroplane racing. We have some old 8mm movies of them racing on Green Lake which is pretty much downtown Seattle. Can you imagine what the Seattle of today would think about the noise, smoke and Danger of a bunch of WW2 vets racing around in a circle in their beloved duck pond? Ain't gonna happen these days. And don't get me started on the Allison and RR boats on the big lake.
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11-21-2020, 12:32 AM | #10 |
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Hey Denny, Below is a link to my AD back in late winter of this year. Sold the trans to a member here on the 'Barn way out on the east coast. But I finally sold the engine to a guy down close to Iowa, that was going to put it in a old Ford tractor. Sold it on Craigslist. If I hear of anyone that has a good V/8 60, I will surly get a hold of you. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=275845 .
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