We picked up an old ford Flat head at an Auction for 30.00, It turns, but after opening it up, One Piston head is burnt off, and there was a live roach in another cylinder (Guess we will have to work the bugs out off it) Any imout on how to identify what engine this might be and what it is out off?

Kyle

 

Is it a Ford flathead?

It should say on the head (cover). Also, look for any stampings on the block and post them here. Someone is bound to decode it.

Ilya

 

Also a quick method to narrow the ballpark, does it have a bellhousing cast on the block, or is the back of the block flat pretty much right behind the heads? If no bellhousing cast in, it will be a 49-53 era block. Also if the head's thermostat housings are on the top front of each head would be 49-53, if they are center top of the heads would be a 48 and earlier block (assuming someone didn't put earlier heads on a later block).

Scott

 

The Bell Housing is seperated, Cant remember on the thermo, I will have to look a little closer.

Kyle

 

Look around this site, plenty of pics and info to help you.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm