http://www.classiccar.com/forum/categories/the-flathead-forum/p4/feed.rss Fri, 24 May 13 23:20:34 +0000 The Flathead Forum Discussions on Classic Car Forum en-CA http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/129082/porting Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:24:41 +0000 V8Nate 129082@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/131099/spark-plugs-for-a-49-fh-offenhauser-heads Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:27:36 +0000 CopperHead32 131099@/forum/discussions


I'm trying to help my brother out with his flathead on his 32 ford roadster.

I'm hoping someone here can help.



49 merc flathead

He's running the offenhauser aluminum .400 heads .540 depth



he's using Autolites 216 plugs and they seem too shallow.



What spark plugs could anyone recomend?



If I haven't provided enough information let me know and I can get more info from him. (he's not exactly computer savy)



Cheers,



Ian]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/131690/fuel-pump Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:34:45 +0000 jrshlae 131690@/forum/discussions
I took it off and hookedit to a batt.but it still won't pump.]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/97444/whats-the-size-of- Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:54:56 +0000 bomar89 97444@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/98869/ford-intake-id Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:42:05 +0000 jalopy45 98869@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/99360/1954-ranch-wagon-questions Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:54:40 +0000 hrlydavison 99360@/forum/discussions


Newbie here. Just Purchased a 54 ranch wagon for a Rat rod. Trying to find out some more info about it. It appears Ranch Wagons were a part of the Mainline Family. Is this Correct? Will most parts from the 54 mainline/customline sedans swap with the ranch wagon?



Does any one know where some other good Forums are where the Mainline/Customline or Ranch wagon guys hang out?



Thanks]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/101641/flathead-motor-for-sale Wed, 06 May 2009 20:31:57 +0000 ddove1972 101641@/forum/discussions


I researched the motor a little to try to determine what year it was.

It is a 24 stud motor

The motor has the water pumps on the front of the motor (currently missing)

It has a crab distributor cab (which tells me 42-45) (distributor missing)

The bell housing is built into the block (clutch and pressure plate present)

Has prewar 81A heads



How else can I determine what year this motor is? I understand that Ford did not keep very good records back then. What is this motor worth?



Thanks :confused:]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/102097/aod-to-flathead Wed, 13 May 2009 12:17:28 +0000 ricsrock33 102097@/forum/discussions
I have at the moment a 53 8BA with a C4 fitted. Not having been able to get close enough to do any measuring, I'm wondering if anyone knows would an AOD bolt up on the C4 adaptor plate. It LOOKS the same, but........

regards

Longjohn]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/106655/identify-late-model-ford-v8-flathead Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:13:36 +0000 Toms37Ford 106655@/forum/discussions http://flatheaddrag.com/birthday.html site and where they say to look (intake gasket face), all I see is an E. Can't find any other numbers on the block. Anyone have any suggestions on what year this is and what model motor? Also is there any other locations to look or reference sites. Sorry just got the truck and this is my first Flathead AWESOME!!



Thanks

Tom]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/107083/need-ford-flathead-6-8mth-engine-1948-53 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:53:18 +0000 m6ride 107083@/forum/discussions


The ID, "8HTH", is located on the head (looking from drvr's side, between #2 & #3 sparks), and on the drvr's side of the block (under the distributor), and just above the oil pan.



I prefer one that is running smoothly and not subjected to lot's of weather.



Any and all leads appreciated.



901 755 2011



Bob]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/110876/flathead-stories Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:56:33 +0000 Lee ODell 110876@/forum/discussions


He could make anything go fast. He built a 52 or 53 Mercury with a S.C.O.T.T. blown flathead engine.



On one of our trips to Zuma Breach, he decided traffic was too slow on the Ventura Freeway. Back then the Ventura Freeway had a chain link fense dividing the East and West lanes with a strip of asphalt between the fense and the fast lane just wide enough for emergency parking. Phil pulled onto that narrow strip of asphalt and proceeded to pass every car at 120 mph +. I was in the back seat by the left window inches away from the chain link fense. Needless to say I closed my eyes. That was scarry. Fortunately we arrived unharmed.



On another occation Phil and I had a drag race. I don't recall how the challenge was made but it was to be 2 blocks long, aboiut 600 feet. I had an original 1935 Chevy coupe 6 cylinder at the time. Phil had to start and stay in 3rd gear all the time with that blown mercury, and we both start from a dead stop. I had the advantage from a stop. I could use all gears and would have won. In my rear view mirror I could see the head lights on his car change height as he dropped the trans into a lower gear. He flew by me like I was standing still.



Those were some fun and scarry times in our carefree and sometimes reckless young lives.



Just some rememberances. Lee]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/113633/my-flathead Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:42:43 +0000 V8Nate 113633@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/62732/timing-gear Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:33:19 +0000 geaser51 62732@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/68899/help-identify-flathead-clutch-bellhousing Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:19:43 +0000 Jean Philippe LLORET 68899@/forum/discussions
can someone help me to identify this flathead clutch & bellhousing.

a french seller propose me this parts. i think this parts come from a truck, which type & year? it seems to me that the adapter bellhousing is deep compare a classic for car. i'm not sure but i count 114 teeth on the flywheel ring gear, instead of 112 .

my engine is a 53 Merc, and i have the plan to adapt a T5 manual gearbox. is this adapter alright?

hope to have some information about, and what is the value for this parts in USA.

Thanks in advance

sincerelly

Jean Phi





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can someone help me to identify this flathead clutch & bellhousing.

a french seller propose me this parts. i think this parts come from a truck, which type & year? it seems to me that the adapter bellhousing is deep compare a classic for car. i'm not sure but i count 114 teeth on the flywheel ring gear, instead of 112 .

my engine is a 53 Merc, and i have the plan to adapt a T5 manual gearbox. is this adapter alright?

hope to have some information about, and what is the value for this parts in USA.

Thanks in advance

sincerelly

Jean Phi





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[IMG]]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/75369/337-flat-head Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:38:14 +0000 Badmann 75369@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/81962/1935plymouth Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:04:54 +0000 corworlk 81962@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/81963/1935 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:12:37 +0000 corworlk 81963@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/83415/identify-engine Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:56:37 +0000 nmuel@sbcglobal.net 83415@/forum/discussions
engine num P11*211593*

Can any one tell me what I have?]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/88394/21-stud-oversize-head-gaskets Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:44:45 +0000 Brian Malcolmson 88394@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/90367/exhaust-manifold Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:53:13 +0000 Dodgefran 90367@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/90836/lincoln-trans Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:22:19 +0000 aryan1300r 90836@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/92696/overland-model-91-distributor Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:54:03 +0000 coreywalker 92696@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/32684/model-a Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:16:13 +0000 shwdxap 32684@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/42604/37-plymouth-flathead-for-sale Fri, 02 Feb 2007 03:46:51 +0000 raykraus 42604@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/42949/53039-ford-customline-4-sale Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:13:12 +0000 tripleduece 42949@/forum/discussions
Needless to say the body is pretty solid from that.



car was completely rewired. New capet. new mats. New sills. electric wiper motor and pump. Pump presently off as Looks much less clustered. Trunk and floor preserved with rustoleum.new shocks(rear)

Rebuilt starter

electric fuel pump

gauge

regulator

new master cylinder

electronic ignition(no points)

tranny-auto gone throught about 5000 miles ago? aprox.

Motor was rebuilt this year. maybe 1000 miles on it? At Best!



Motor-as far as this goes- just go down the pages of speedway and hot rod & custom supply.

stock crank.Main cap supports.one piece crank seal. 3/4 isky cam adjustable lifters ss valves. hardened ehaust seats,and all else that goes retainers,springs,keepers,seals,etc. aluminum timing gear. new pistons.cast rings.rod nuts.oil pump. new bearings speedway water pumps. ss dress up pipes.fenton 2 x2 intake. offy heads carbs rebuilt and refinished. flex fan. chrome gm 1 wire alt.wire looms,headers, offy heads-grade 8's-electric fuel pump.etc,etc.





I had smittys exhaust on the car--just wasnt loud enough- now she has a clear loud sound.plus the 18" chrome echos---keeps the flames big and not torch tips.









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Thanks]]> http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/52880/any-truth-to-the-rumor- Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:32:30 +0000 Dodgefran 52880@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/54615/hot-rod-flathead Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:19:18 +0000 Tony1932 54615@/forum/discussions http://www.classiccar.com/forum/discussion/61322/has-anybody-seen-this-on-ebay Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:20:58 +0000 Dodgefran 61322@/forum/discussions
Thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...168211602&rd=1]]>