LP2 VR 2225 Build

[Jacques Reed]

Originally Posted by Dale Jordan

Just checked my motor today it's numbered at the front casting C59A what does this mean ?? eg year , horse power, etc . any info would be great . Dale

Hi Dale,

C59A blocks are 1946 to 1948 Mercury engine blocks according to Tex Smith's "The Complete Ford Flathead V8 Manual"

These engines were rated at 100 HP at 3800 RPM with a 239 CID and a compression ratio of 6.8:1 which is slightly higher than the earlier Ford V8 engines hence the 100 HP rating.

As a matter of interest, my engine is a C69A block which makes it a 1946 Ford engine but with virtually the same specs.

Hope this is of some help.

Cheers,

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Jacques Reed

C59A blocks are 1946 to 1948 Mercury engine blocks according to Tex Smith's "The Complete Ford Flathead V8 Manual"

These engines were rated at 100 HP at 3800 RPM with a 239 CID and a compression ratio of 6.8:1 which is slightly higher than the earlier Ford V8 engines hence the 100 HP rating.

As a matter of interest, my engine is a C69A block which makes it a 1946 Ford engine but with virtually the same specs.

To add to this (I hope): I used this site - http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...85to100mid.htm - when I was trying to ID the "F59A" Flathead in the attached picture.

H.

[Dale Jordan]

Need help with wiring for my conduit, is it best to buy colored wire as per manual what about sizes is 4 mm PVC OK . I'm not sure to go 12 V or 6 V Any advice would be great need to get this job out of the way to move forward with build .. Dale

[ozm29c]

Originally Posted by Dale Jordan

Need help with wiring for my conduit, is it best to buy colored wire as per manual what about sizes is 4 mm PVC OK . I'm not sure to go 12 V or 6 V Any advice would be great need to get this job out of the way to move forward with build .. Dale

Dale,
This company may be able to offer some of the advice that you are seeking;
http://www.vinwire.com.au/index.htm
Cheers
John

[Lynn Eades]

Dale, it is important that you decide, or put the wiring in for 6 volt.
It needs to be a heavier cross sectional area for 6 volt than for 12 volt.

[Dale Jordan]

Test fitting conduit and terminal box near the engine rail , can someone tell me if this looks correct I've been working off photos only as there is know detail drawings in the manuals . Also the 1" tee what wires come out of it . I'm not sure









My Shepherd crook turned up today as well

[Mick Sutherland]

Looking good Dale.
Will done