How to identify a Ford V8

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(1938-1942)
(1946-1948)
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===1946-1948===
 
===1946-1948===
 
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*24 studs hold on the heads.
24 studs hold on the heads
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*Water pumps and neck retain the same location as above.
 
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*Distributor mounts on front cover at camshaft, new 2 piece-distributor cap.
water pumps and neck retain the same location as above
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*Heads are marked 59A, or 59AB.
 
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*Both Ford and Mercury engines have a 239 cubic inch displacement.
Distributor mounts on front cover at camshaft, new 2 piece-distributor cap
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*Bell housing is cast in as part of the block.
 
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*Ford and Mercury engines share bore and stroke 3.1875 x 3.750.
heads are marked 59A, or 59AB
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both Ford and Mercury engines have a 239 cubic inch displacement
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bell housing is cast in as part of the block
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Ford and Mercury engines share bore and stroke 3.1875 x 3.750
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===1949-1953===
 
===1949-1953===

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