Autopsy of Broken "B" Engine

[bavArian]

Sorry, Ford did advertise the Model A capable of 55 to 65 MPH.

As said above, that's the top speed. Even some engines that were produced 50 years after the A were not able to sustain top speed for longer periods of time without taking damage. I would not exceed 50 mph for longer periods with an unmodified A/B engine.
That's part of the reason why I chose an A as my first antique actually. I wanted to be able to cruise at 80 kph / 50 mph without modifying a lot on the engine / car.

 

[J Franklin]

From Parts Price List 1932
A-6005 Engine Assembly less clutch and Transmission. $120.

Adjusted to today's inflation: $2,485. Not exactly a drop in the bucket but less than replacing an engine today.

I was thinking a dealer reman short block.

 

[wensum]

Ouch! and Wow!