Last month I went down to Santa Ana and bought a 337 8EQ engine that had been hooked up to a large fan that was used on the orange orchards when freezing temps would come. They would turn the fans on the orchards to save the crops.
This particular engine had been sitting at HAMB members shop outside for years. Everything was, and mostly still is rusted. I pulled the huge oil pan and filter, got rid of all the sludge I could. Replaced corroded oil lines, new oil filter. Flushed as much water through as I could, then plumbed some hoses etc. to get it to pump water through it to rid of more rust before I hook it to a radiator.
Had to rework all the plug and coil wire.
I had no idea if it would run or even start, I didn't want to put a lot of money into it until it was running.

Got low compression in #1 on a dry test, put some oil in the hole and they all came up to about 130 lbs.
New plugs, and gave it a shot.

Click on the pictures for a short vid





Going to put it in the 47 you see in the back round, after a major cleanup on the engine, and work on the truck.

Don't mind the fuel and water leaks, I was just concerned it would run, all that will be fixed or changed.

 

Some pics when I first got it,


http://s148.photobucket.com/user/jd5...?sort=2&page=1

 

Anyway, this thing is a monster, 850lbs, 150 HP, almost 300 ft lbs of torque.

And contrary to popular belief, replacement and speed parts are available.

Now to make it all work.

 

Nice find! Yes, you can find lots of stuff for the v8 everywhere.

 

Those 337's amaze me. That sounds great. One of the few times us Ford fanatics don't mind looking at an engine with the distributor in the back. You said that parts are available. Do you mind telling us where you find parts for them?

 

Although those engines are in short supply, parts are available. I did some research before I made the day's journey down to see it. Since then I have secured what I need for it so far. And I do know some parts can be made if need be. Granted extra cranks, cams, etc. may not be on the shelf.

With much respect, and ask for understanding, I could be cheating myself out of much needed part in the future if I gave out info that I was resourceful enough to find on my own. Hope you understand.

 

Understand completely. And I don't blame you. I don't think I've even seen one of those 337's in person.

Check out this video. It's like a "How to get killed" instructional video for running an engine like this. First, the guy has it laying across a little piece of wood. I see no obvious anchors. Secondly, watch where the sparks land that jump off that booster cable when he starts it, and look how close his coat is to the flywheel.

 

Hate to have that flywheel catch me.

 

what were these engines used in. that must of been serious horse power for the time.

 

Ford F7s and F8s, and Lincoln cars in the years 48-51

Here is a link to some good info on them.


http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...s-337bigV8.htm

 

Boy that sounds sweet, and it will get better after them rings warm up.
Me too thinking of a 337 in my 96 F350 with an OAD> ......if I can find one.

 

I guess I have a dumb question. Looking for heater hose hook ups on the 337.

I do have the 59AB sitting on the floor here that I took out of the 47 that this 337 is going in. But it has been in mud and weeds for a good 20 years. Mostly it looks like old growing plant.


the 337 was a industrial engine, so it had no heater to it.

I am guessing the outlet should be either around one of the pumps, or at the top of the radiator input?

Even my manual don't show where, they do speak of them, saying to hook them up.

Can someone let me know where the heater hoses would be on say a 59AB, even a picture would be great. Since I have the engine on a table I want to set it up as best I can before dropping it in.

Thanks much,

 

Can't answer your question, but that thing is flat out badass. Thanks for sharing it with us!

 

look for pipe plugs blocking water passages. Go to the large truck forum and ask around if anyone has an F7 or 8 that can send you pics of their motors.

 

Thanks, will do that.