How neat and a flashback to my teenage years and my full-race flathead in my Model A. 4" merc crank in a 48 block, Isky 404 jr cam, Offenhauser heads, aluminum flywheel, etc, etc.
Excellent Video!!! Very interesting evolution of these historic engines!!! Lots of information of the differenges and why the changes were made... Today is: 01/23/25
Excellent overview or the ol Flathead! My Pop's had a '51 M1 Merc pickup, he blamed me after I got my licence for wrecking second gear although I really never did abuse that old truck!!
Technically speaking there no such thing call freeze plugs. There call core plugs to plug the casing hole left by the core supports during casting. I seen may cracked block from freezing were the plug stayed intact.
#392 view and the 42 like! Only 5 hours out. Amazing fan base. Ed is a national treasure! I wish I could E-Mail him about my 289, 302, and 351 builds. I have a few important questions about the setting up of them for the uses of them and don't want to be disappointed due to lack of knowledge of engine buildings on a daily basis.
Barry I want to build a v8 60 and my question is should I stay away from the tin side 37 motor? I have a later v8 60. Maybe a question for Steve? Trying to to invest in the best motor Thanks
Another great episode! I would have some questions that maybe Steve or Ed could answer. Maybe both :-) How do Ford flathead overheating problems and causes compare to other flatheads that had different designs like the Cadillac, Packard, Marmon, contemporary V8s V12s and V16s?
Most sidevalves had inlet & exhaust ports on the same side of the block. Ford V8s had a crossflow design, so the exhaust ports ran right through the block, creating lots of distance to absorb heat from the exhaust gasses.
@Albert.M.K NO. It was basically a design fault. They were chronic over heaters. My dad had 2 of them when I was a kid, a '49 & a '53, you never went anywhere in an Aussie summer without them boiling like a steam kettle.
Best year to year evolution video series for our beloved Ford V8’s!!!
Valuable information here.
I'm working on making these as comprehensive as possible. Thanks!🙏
Ford flathead V8 lived into 1980s in German Ford trucks, will you be covering those, as well?
@@BarryTsGarage You're doing a fine job, keep it up!
Going to performance upgrades next 👍
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I watch all your videos with Ed Smith but I really like this one. Thanks so much barry
👍 Appreciate you watching. Thanks for your kindness
Love all this in depth flathead info. More Steve please!
More Steve coming 👍
OUTSTANDING !
Another cool video.
Thanks.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
How neat and a flashback to my teenage years and my full-race flathead in my Model A. 4" merc crank in a 48 block, Isky 404 jr cam, Offenhauser heads, aluminum flywheel, etc, etc.
Sounds like a great build - those are some solid parts for a flathead.
Great info..loved it😊
Glad you liked it
Extremely interesting.thx
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the info 👍🇺🇸
You bet
Excellent Video!!! Very interesting evolution of these historic engines!!! Lots of information of the differenges and why the changes were made... Today is: 01/23/25
Well done.
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Excellent overview or the ol Flathead! My Pop's had a '51 M1 Merc pickup, he blamed me after I got my licence for wrecking second gear although I really never did abuse that old truck!!
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I believe that the machine tool marks in the factory relieved blocks is from a Shaper, possibly a 4 gang shaper.
I know the flathead era was over 70 years ago, but I'd like to see a new tech L-head for fun. They look so cool and are very compact.
Just in time, I’ve just bought a 1941 Ford C60L 4x4 truck with a flathead in it.
The 2nd generation flathead is the only one with the center water outlets. The 1st generation had the water pumps in the heads, at the front.
Generally, I agree, the 1937 engine was still a 21 stud and had center head water outlets and the water pumps were in the front of the block.
@@stevecoppock7855 True, the 37 engine was the exception.
Great discussion. Can you use the 8BA valve assembly in the earlier engines?
I believe so, but I will ask Steve! Or maybe ask Ed
Yes, they work perfectly and is a typical improvement during a rebuild
Thanks for jumping in, Steve!
Technically speaking there no such thing call freeze plugs. There call core plugs to plug the casing hole left by the core supports during casting. I seen may cracked block from freezing were the plug stayed intact.
Agree!
Good info I have a handful of flatheads I have to pull out of an old speed shop. So it'll be nice to know what they are.
That's awesome!
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#392 view and the 42 like! Only 5 hours out. Amazing fan base. Ed is a national treasure! I wish I could E-Mail him about my 289, 302, and 351 builds. I have a few important questions about the setting up of them for the uses of them and don't want to be disappointed due to lack of knowledge of engine buildings on a daily basis.
Can you use the 4 inch Merc crank in a 59 A block?
Yes - it’s a great idea 👍
Barry I want to build a v8 60 and my question is should I stay away from the tin side 37 motor? I have a later v8 60. Maybe a question for Steve? Trying to to invest in the best motor Thanks
Absolutely a question to ask Steve. You might connect through cpegarage.com
Can you talk a little about the French block?
Good Idea - I'll ask Steve
Another great episode! I would have some questions that maybe Steve or Ed could answer. Maybe both :-)
How do Ford flathead overheating problems and causes compare to other flatheads that had different designs like the Cadillac, Packard, Marmon, contemporary V8s V12s and V16s?
Great suggestion! I’ll ask Ed or maybe ask Steve as well.
Packard only produced inline flathead 8's, and OHV V8's. Just a FYI..
Most sidevalves had inlet & exhaust ports on the same side of the block. Ford V8s had a crossflow design, so the exhaust ports ran right through the block, creating lots of distance to absorb heat from the exhaust gasses.
@@michaelatkins5480 Would it be safe to assume that you consider the Ford flatheads to be a better design for this very reason?
@Albert.M.K NO. It was basically a design fault. They were chronic over heaters. My dad had 2 of them when I was a kid, a '49 & a '53, you never went anywhere in an Aussie summer without them boiling like a steam kettle.
What blocks will fit in 1934 frame
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They should all fit! You just need the correct mount 👍
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Where are you located at so I can discuss some business for you all.
Let’s start with email me barrytsgarage at gmail 👍
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