Flathead information sources
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Post Fiend
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Flathead information sources
I am starting the research for my next project. It will be a 48-50 F1 with a flathead V8. Most of you don't know me at all as I have been absent from the forum for 5 years or so. I have built many modern era SB and BB engines in all the flavors (Fords, Chevy and Mopar). I have never laid a wrench to a flatty and it is time. I am a generally not satisfed with stock HP levels so this build will not be confined to stock parts. I am so new at this I don't really know where to start doing my homework, but I guess my questions are ....
1. What websites are good for a flatty information primer?
2. Reliable vendors for rebuild and speed parts?
3. ANY advice for used flatty engine shopping appreciated.
thanks
1. What websites are good for a flatty information primer?
2. Reliable vendors for rebuild and speed parts?
3. ANY advice for used flatty engine shopping appreciated.
thanks
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The best flathead Ford forum in the world is here...
Ford Flathead V8 .. 1932 thru 1953 • View forum - Welcome To Our Forum
But you'd better hurry as the guy who's been running it is retiring and pulling the plug on the deal at the end of the month. Hurry and read all there is to know about flatties before it's too late.
Ford Flathead V8 .. 1932 thru 1953 • View forum - Welcome To Our Forum
But you'd better hurry as the guy who's been running it is retiring and pulling the plug on the deal at the end of the month. Hurry and read all there is to know about flatties before it's too late.
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Dave Tatum, Tatum Custom Engines. Lives about 20 miles away on the mainland. High horsepower, hi-tech flatheads... parts accessories, blocks and cranks. Been to his place. An ancient chicken coop for storage, filled to the rafters with good flatties. Or call the guy on the next page here. His post is called merc flathead I think......4" merc crank is a great start in making hp.
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I used to be the chatty type I guess?
I checked that site 52Merc, I can't even register there anymore so I guess I better get my reading in now.
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Dave Tatum, Tatum Custom Engines. Lives about 20 miles away on the mainland. High horsepower, hi-tech flatheads... parts accessories, blocks and cranks. Been to his place. An ancient chicken coop for storage, filled to the rafters with good flatties. Or call the guy on the next page here. His post is called merc flathead I think......4" merc crank is a great start in making hp.
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Yeah, they grind the 4" crank off center to get 4 1/8 (or more), but then the journal is smaller dia, and we know where that leads.......
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Could you settle for a 6 cylinder? Another forum member is looking to find a home for one:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-49-f-1-a.html
FORD flathead 6 w/3 speed
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-49-f-1-a.html
FORD flathead 6 w/3 speed
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Could you settle for a 6 cylinder? Another forum member is looking to find a home for one:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-49-f-1-a.html
FORD flathead 6 w/3 speed
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-49-f-1-a.html
FORD flathead 6 w/3 speed
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Yes, the Flathead Forum is shutting down end of month, but the TechnoSite will remain up: Techno Source for the 1932 thru 1953 Flathead Ford Lots of good reading there. There are also lots of good books on building a flathead. Most tend to lean towards the common modifications for hot rods, tho.
That leaves FTE, the HAMB, and the Ford Barn as primary resources. Most of the answers you'll need can be found with searches.
That leaves FTE, the HAMB, and the Ford Barn as primary resources. Most of the answers you'll need can be found with searches.
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Manifold comparison. Scroll to the bottom for test engine info and source:
Flathead Ford Intake Manifold Smackdown - Hot Rod Magazine
Flathead Ford Intake Manifold Smackdown - Hot Rod Magazine
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Manifold comparison. Scroll to the bottom for test engine info and source:
Flathead Ford Intake Manifold Smackdown - Hot Rod Magazine
Flathead Ford Intake Manifold Smackdown - Hot Rod Magazine
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Thanks, I was finding a bunch of dead BB forums with most of my searches. The FTE flatty forum is really slow too.