Ford Model B

[Yellowfordcoupe]

Do Ford use a engine number on the Ford Model B, like they do on the A, too? I have a B engine without a number stamped onto it, but really want to know. Engine has the little higher field to stamp the numbers, but it is plain. Thanks for your help.

 

[jerseyboy]

On my 32 B wagon, the engine is stamped on the small raised area (just above the water outlet) as well as the transmission.

 

[Capn John]

I also have a '32 B wagon as well as a few others. On the B engine the VIN is stamped on the casting between the engine and the transmission. No numbers on the engine. On the V8 it's above the inspection hole on the transmission. In both cases it's also located on the left frame rail in various places.

From the Van Pelt web site.

Other: From 1932 through 1948 vehicles, Ford Motor Company stamped the serial number into the top of the driver's side frame rail in three locations.
This same number was also stamped into the top of the transmission-to-engine housing portion of the transmission. This location was visible when the
floorboard and transmission cover plate were removed (click here for a picture example). Of the frame-stamped serial numbers, only the forward-most
stamping was visible when looking down into the engine compartment (located between the front crossmember and the dash (firewall). The two other frame
locations are visible only when the body is removed from the frame. The serial numbers were metal stamped with numbers/letters approximately 1/4" in height.
The number (including the prefixes shown) was always preceded by (and followed by) a stamped "star" similar to an asterisk. It is believed that this was
done to prevent someone from fraudulently adding a digit to the beginning or ending of a serial number in order to alter its identification. From the
Ford Service Bulletins there is a bulletin dated April 15, 1938 that refers to "Engine Numbers". The subject covers the use of the correct stamps when
reconditioned cylinder assemblies are stamped by dealers. The bulletin goes on to say that the dealers should use the K.R. Wilson number A404B stamp
set. The 1940 K.R. Wilson tool catalog shows the A404B stamp set of 11 stamps (numbers 0 thru 9 plus the "star"). The same catalog shows a new
number A404 stamp set of three (just the 6 stamp, the 9 stamp, and the I stamp). The K.R. Wilson catalog states that "The design of engine numbers
has been changed to lessen the possibility of outside individuals attempting to change engine numbers. The figures I-6-9 have been changed.
Dealers should immediately provide themselves with the new figures - One-Six-Nine. See Ford Service Bulletin, Subject No. 6000 (Engine) Page 22."

 

[Manuel]

In Australia engine nos have always been required.
It looks like Jerseyboy has the no stamped on the block as well. Would it have been req in some states?
Cheers
Manuel in Oz

 

[jerseyboy]

Manuel,

The wagon was bought new in Massachusetts. Not sure what that states policy is/was.

The numbers on the engine, frame, and transmission are all the same. But they could have been stamped at a later date.