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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Unhappy I probably should!

try to pick this up. I bet its sold before I even eat breakfast though!!!!

is this from a truck? I'm not familiar with them.

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=2354531&cat=103&lpid=2
 

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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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That's an old engine, early '40's? maybe.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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was just looking at the pictures again, where is the distributor? looks like it up by the water pump?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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It's a pre'48 truck or pre'49 truck engine. The distributor is between the two water pumps.

 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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The distributor is in the lower front part of this engine, just follow the plug wires.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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I posted in the other forum as well - my guess is 39-41 based on fan directly connected to the generator, distributor style is in the middle - not 36 or earlier, but not 42 crab style or later.

From all the dirt on it I'd guess it's a truck engine...........
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:59 AM
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i would , but then again that's why i'm always in trouble !!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 06:07 AM
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if it was close i'd buy it clean it up and sell it for more money
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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$350 is a good price for an uncracked flathead engine block but too much for a cracked block engine. Unless guaranteed by the seller it is a pig in a poke and a $100 to $200 engine imho. there are more than a few guys that have bought 3 or more blocks top find a good one. If the bores are worn too far it cost $100 a hole to sleeve the bores years ago. I am sure it is more now. Buyer beware!
 

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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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If you look in the background of engine pic, it looks like a set of 5 on 5 1/2" wheels with the hub cap nubs on the inside. If so they might be worth more than the engine.
 

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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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At least there's caps on the water inlets, exhaust, and carb...looks like an attempt was made a some time, to protect it a little bit.

I haven't decided what to do with my spare, uncracked block...I'll be picking up my new rebuilt on Christmas Eve. Guess it depends on what I'm offered for it, I guess...

Or I'll just store it as a spare, until I die, then whoever's at the auction can take it!



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