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Holy Grail Banger Motor? "C" Counterweight

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by gemcityrenegade, Apr 2, 2013.

  1. gemcityrenegade
    Joined: Jun 9, 2007
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    I have a chance to get a "C" head 3 bolt water pump motor. I pulled the pan and it's got a counterweight crank. No numbers on the SN flat. Anyone know about these?
     
  2. junk yard kid
    Joined: Nov 11, 2007
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    I know i got one and im not letting go of it. I cant wait to build it.
     
  3. The "C" on the head denotes that it is for a '32-34 banger (B was used on the "Police Heads" during Model A production)...counterweights were added to Ford 4cyl engines beginning in November-ish 1932. If it still has a waterpump and timing cover we can figure out whether it was installed in a '32 Model B or a 33-34 Model 40, as there are some differences.

    I'd guess that the serial number was either filed off during a past rebuild or it may have been a factory replacement block...post up any casting numbers/marks that you see present...
     
  4. I can't add anything, except I want it...
     

  5. Minor correction. The 1932-4 4 cylinder engines had the pad but it was not stamped with a serial number. There serial number was on the flywheel housing for 1932-4. Post a picture of the timing cover showing the mount for the generator and someone will tell you what you have.

    Charlie Stephens
     
  6. Indeed. Thanks for the correction!
     
  7. The37Kid
    Joined: Apr 30, 2004
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    Check for the Diamond above the timing cover side plate, most "C" motors have it. Bob
     
  8. SJR
    Joined: Feb 17, 2011
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    I have 3 "B" type engines, one has no counter weights, one has the bolt on type, one has cast on counter weights, Im not sure whats what,
     
  9. no counterweights = early 32
    swedged on = late 1932
    cast on = 33/34
     

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