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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 11:10 AM
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Ford Flathead Rebuild

I have a Ford Flathead motor that I would like to rebuild. any suggestions on where to buy parts like Rod bearing, main bearing, pistons, rings cam bearing and gasket set ? thanks
 
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Old Oct 29, 2016 | 07:46 AM
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start with speedway motors then go from there. Go get a loan.
 
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We buy from Clleggs Machine in Utah (google them) all US made parts. A master
kit with everything runs around $850. Problem is, they don't service anything
pre 1949. So if you are doing a 49 to 1953 your good to go...
 
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