http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/the-flathead-forum/p1/feed.rss Mon, 20 May 13 12:00:50 +0000 The Flathead Forum Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/138845/stark-wrecking-vintageclassic-salvage-yard Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:15:59 +0000 500dana 138845@/forum/discussions
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Monday - Saturday 9:00AM to 4:00PM]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/122818/03953-studebaker-starlight-firing-order-anyone-know Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:28:35 +0000 Bryan53Starlight 122818@/forum/discussions
Thanks in advance!

Bryan]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/42950/337-lincoln Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:15:13 +0000 tripleduece 42950@/forum/discussions
Thinking about it but no there are some diff's. hyd lifters.etc.

Anyone know a sight where to get aftermarket stuff for these?

Thanks,Joe]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/139932/life-of-a-flathead Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:45:47 +0000 flathead6 139932@/forum/discussions
I'm curious about how long I should have until the flathead finally quits. I've read that these engines are bullet proof, but I've also read that they last from 70-90K miles. Is that accurate? I believe the car has been mechanic owned since the 60s or so. I know that old engines don't typically last as long as newer engines do. I do have experience with engines and lots of auto repair experience, so the project doesn't scare me, but I want to know how long I generally have until the car is dead. Also, just for kicks, what kind of fuel economy does an old inline flathead 6 give? Around 12ish? Thanks for all the help. I hope to have one of these cars soon and hang around longer!

Thanks everyone,
Dan]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/122221/12v-starter-for-flathead-6 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:53:37 +0000 122221@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/138081/1953-239-flathead-non-running Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:49:57 +0000 chrisphoenix7 138081@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/130378/transmition Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:25:05 +0000 V8Nate 130378@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/128851/1954-pontiac Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:37:19 +0000 Matt77 128851@/forum/discussions


Thank You]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/77022/help-with-03953-flat-head Mon, 05 May 2008 00:10:17 +0000 FastFocus 77022@/forum/discussions


Thanks in advance for all your help.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/19230/flathead-upgrades- Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:18:59 +0000 loosecannon39 19230@/forum/discussions
TKS

DAN]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/101669/10-inch-fly-wheel-49-53-flat-head Thu, 07 May 2009 00:28:45 +0000 tbotkin 101669@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/118592/engine-block-question Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:51:05 +0000 vette8494 118592@/forum/discussions :confused:Can anyone tell me why the flathead block was cast in two pieces?]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/99984/1cm-flathead-carb Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:50:33 +0000 mercrising 99984@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/127582/1948-1953-flathead-and-trans-for-sale Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:44:07 +0000 StephKat 127582@/forum/discussions
Located in Calgary Alberta, just north of Montana!]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/118036/hp-question Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:35:12 +0000 V8Nate 118036@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/122453/mercury-heads-flathead Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:51:43 +0000 rich0066 122453@/forum/discussions


Thanks

Rich]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/118941/runs-great-but-no-torque Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:08:16 +0000 1956_Willys_Fish 118941@/forum/discussions


My vehicle is a 1956 Willy’s pickup 4x4 with all original drive-train except somebody swapped the original four cylinder for a straight six flat head out of a 1953 Studebaker Champion. When I first got it there was an exhaust valve in the second cylinder that was stuck open. I took the off manifold, the head off, oiled and worked the stuck valve until it was free, and while I had it apart I checked and cleaned all the valves, pistons, cylinder walls, etc (everything looked really good) and put it back together (also running 60lbs compression per cylinder). Once I did that I put new mechanical fuel pump on it and rebuilt the one barrel carburetor and fired it up and the engine runs like a dream. It sounds good, it revs up and idles great, absolutely no hesitations or misses or anything (even got the heat riser in the exhaust side of the manifold free and working properly). As soon as I shift the truck into gear, it falls on its face and has absolutely no torque. Even with shifting the transfer case into low range; it is a little better, but still really lacking in get up and go. The truck has 4.88-1 axel gear ratio and it currently has tires on it that are 30 inches tall.



I realize that my truck will never be worth anything as a collector’s item but the thought of it, and keeping it at lest time specific as far as technology means a lot to my Dad and I so we really want to keep this flat-head six but we are out of ideas. One thing I do know is when I took the manifold off the original gasket ripped so for test purposes I used high heat silicon to goop it up (this was before we knew it ran). The silicon did not take and I know there is a lot of air coming in and escaping (seriously throwing off the air fuel mixture on the intake, and the back pressure in the exhaust) but would that be enough to cause absolutely no low end power?



Thank you in advance for your help.



Calico]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/117683/cam Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:32:26 +0000 V8Nate 117683@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/111519/lincoln-flathead Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:51:27 +0000 Moparcowboy 111519@/forum/discussions
Found supplers for ford flatys but not Lincoln.

or after market parts. (manifold-intake, HP cam, etc.)]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/116634/cruise-speed-misfire Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:02:06 +0000 frankfordf2 116634@/forum/discussions ONLY at cruising speed. If I leave the choke out a little bit the problem is not as bad. I have had the carb rebuilt, the plugs and wires replaced and done a tune up on the distributor (points, condenser & rotor button). Could I have a vacuum advance problem or some other problem I have not thought of? This is makig me crazier! HELP ME PULEEZ:confused:]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/113165/changing-flathead-cooling-to-electric Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:06:45 +0000 hotrodjoe 113165@/forum/discussions


hotrodjoe]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/113708/caddy-flathead-overheating Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:34:40 +0000 caddyman 113708@/forum/discussions


Now we can't get the overheating problem solved. New thermostat tested and installed, recovery tank, three(1) electric fans installed, radiator core pulled, cleaned and tested, restrictor plate installed thinking maybe water was flowing through radiator too fast, etc.



The only thing that changed since the cross country trip was the engine overheated twice and the pulley size increased very slightly (doesn't seem like enough to cause problem.) It overheats in 10 miles of highway driving with no A/C running; temp just goes straight up to "too hot."



I've heard maybe rust in water jacket has fouled passages but how would I flush it? I don't want to pull the freeze plugs and not be able to seal them again.



HELP !]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/28741/complete-1949-flathead-for-sale Thu, 20 Jul 2006 04:30:45 +0000 shigs 28741@/forum/discussions Shigs@netzero.com]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/98594/v8-60-hp-parts Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:21:05 +0000 smeiauto 98594@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/111081/1951-v8-ford-flathead Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:27:46 +0000 V8Nate 111081@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/108489/flathead- Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:01:41 +0000 Don'tMatter 108489@/forum/discussions






I have a 1950 Ford F3 3/4 ton with a Flathead V8 with 90,000 m. It has been siting for 20 years and it has very low compression. Only 30 pounds in all cylinders. Cam shaft timing is ok, I put oil in the cylinder and compression stayed the same.



I cleaned the valves and it is still low. What else could I do?]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/101587/first-time-post-something-46039-grain-truck Wed, 06 May 2009 03:36:55 +0000 Scott R 101587@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/101168/new-to-the-site-53-flathead-in-a-31-woody Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:53:15 +0000 are1871355 101168@/forum/discussions
Just ran a compression test on the motor and we have a dead cylinder. All the rest tested about 90lbs and one had a little oil on the plug. The oil and the dead cylinders were on the same side. Do we need to rebuild all the cylinders or just look at putting rings and a hone on the two bad ones?

I know nothing about the flatheads but I am learning every day.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/91428/my-flathead-is-knocking Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:49:58 +0000 mtndemmon 91428@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/98168/renewed-interest Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:30:32 +0000 jalopy45 98168@/forum/discussions ]]>