Can anyone recommend a machine shop in central Minnesota that has some experience with V8 flatheads. I need to bore the cylinders and a valve job. I talked to Auto Value in St. Cloud and they said they can do it. I know it's a little different to do without the valve guides for a pilot. Looks like I will be grinding the crank also.

 

Someone on the Ford Barn recommended Overhead Engine Service 507-533-4353, Rt. 3 Box 403, Stewartville, MN 55976. No personal experience. You might contact the local Early Ford V8 Club near you. That is:





There's no big trick to doing the valves on a flathead. Around here it cost $100 for a flat V8 valve job, $200 if you want to use original lifters and they have to grind-to-clearance. That's assuming no parts are needed.