Re: Newbie to 8N life

In Reply to: Newbie to 8N life posted by Kevin D Corse on December 24, 2025 at 22:22:56:

The serial number on the engine and casting dates in other locations will identify the year of manufacture. There were three different blocks produced from '48-52. The big difference between 8N engines is the location of the distributor. From '48 into 1950, the engines came with a front-mount distributor where the coil attaches to the top of the distributor. From mid-50 through '52, Ford went with a side-mount(aka angle-mount) distributor with a separate, round can type of coil.

Hit our Manuals library here for an owner's manual, dealer parts book, and FO-4 service manual. They should give you all the info you need to service your 8N.

Feel free to come back and ask all the questions you like.

Merry Christmas...........Ed

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