Canadian Flathead Block Identification By Fred Mills
Compiled by Fred Mills A list of the production line blocks, this list does not include replacement blocks: 1932 –...
Cylinder Head Torque Specifications
Please note that the following specifications and related information are derived from a variety of sources (including Ford shop manuals...
Ignition Timing Procedure for 1942 to 1948 Distributors
These early V8 distributors (used 1942 to 48) were mounted to the front of the Flathead engines. They were generally...
Early Ford Serial Numbers
Model Year Make and Engine Passenger Car Model (note a) First Serial Number (See note B below) 1932...
1951 Shoebox Ford Flathead v8 Engine Swap
Changing the engine in a 1951 Ford Tudor from a straight 6 to Flathead V8
Dealing with Sludge and Carbon Buildup.
So today we are going to cover what to do about sludge and carbon inside your engine. Most car owners...
6 VOLT ELECTRICAL TIPS & TRICKS
6 VOLT ELECTRICAL TIPS & TRICKS I’ll use the term “VOM” to denote volt/ohm/amp/meter. STARTERS: The starter current draw on...
Flathead V8 to B/W T-5 Conversion
The Borg-Warner/TREMEC T-5 5-speed transmission is a super choice for most any flathead-powered vehicle. They are plentiful, cheap, and durable....
Spec History of the Ford Flathead V8: 1932 – 1953
1932 CID Bore Bore Stroke Comp. HP@RPM Torque@RPM Model 221 3.0625 3.750 5.5:1 65@4500 18 Carl Schmaltz, Ray Lard, and...
Flathead Date Code
Article Source: http://flatheaddrag.com/birthday.htmlFlathead Date Code On late model flatheads without the bell housing cast into the block, there is a...
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