How to identify a Ford V8

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(1949-1953)
(1937-1940 V8 60 flathead)
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===1937-1940 V8 60 flathead===
 
===1937-1940 V8 60 flathead===
 
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*17 bolts hold on the heads.
17 bolts hold on the heads
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*Much smaller than the normal flathead V8.
 
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*Has full floating bearings.
much smaller than the normal flathead V8
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*2.60 x 3.20 bore and stroke.
 
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*136 total cubic inch displacement.
has full floating bearings
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*1937 engines have tin sided blocks, while 38-40 are full cast blocks.
 
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*Distributor is the same as the 37-41 full size flatheads.
2.60 x 3.20 bore and stroke
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*Two water pumps screw into front engine cover.
 
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*Oil pump is built into front main bearing housing.
136 total cubic inch displacement
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1937 engines have tin sided blocks, while 38-40 are full cast blocks.
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distributor is the same as the 37-41 full size flatheads
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two water pumps screw into front engine cover
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oil pump is built into front main bearing housing
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===1948-1951 125-150 hp flathead===
 
===1948-1951 125-150 hp flathead===

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