48 truck engine

[flatjack9]

Has anyone else run across across a 48 V-8 truck engine with studs rather than bolts? I just picked up an engine out of a 48 F-6 2 ton truck. Engine looks like it was never apart. Has standard pistons.This block is also unique as it does not have a bushing for the fuel pump rod. It rides directly in the cast block and there is a very large hole where it intersects the oil gallery. The pump rod blocks the hole. Without it, you would have one huge leak. There is also a plug in the back of the block above the oil drive cover which plugs the back of the oil tube.

 

[KiWinUS]

Jack an 8BA or 59Ab. Canadian 48 trucks shipped to New Zealand had 59Ab engines with studs of course. Interesting engine. Always a new twist with these ole flattys.

 

[Newc]

Ditto on the Canadian '48's with new 59AB [C59] mine [M-47] was also a Military block. Newc

 

[flatjack9]

jack an 8ba or 59ab. Canadian 48 trucks shipped to new zealand had 59ab engines with studs of course. Interesting engine. Always a new twist with these ole flattys.

8BA. I have found another in my stash with the same characteristics.