flathead ID

[Jimv]

went to a junkyard in RI today &saw a pice of turf equippment with a(V-8) flattie in it & it had the letter"A" on the heads in the center.Anyone know whats its out of or the size?
jimV

[mtflat]

Can't tell too much from the head marks. Ford even used the same basic numbers for all 3 series they made [6049/6050]. About the only way to tell what you found is to count the head studs. 17 = V860 21 = '32-'38 24 = '38-'48 24 bolts = '49-'53 (exceptions are trucks and Canada production)

If I were to guess on the 'A' I'd say the '38-'48 series

Same engines were used in cars and trucks - generally.

[Fortyfordguy]

That "A" on the heads is around 1939-40. For more details on Flathead identification try this link:

The Ford Flathead V8 Engine site (http://www.flatheadv8.com)

[286merc]

I went thru a lengthy exercise when I was researching my 43 1/2 ton and as best as I can find out that casting ID was introduced in 1941. I have also seen it on a real early 46 model produced in 45 that had a 221 inch engine instead of a 239.

Best guess with any Ford is throw up a coin and call it.