In Ford Flathead Engines: How to Rebuild & Modify, veteran author Tony Thacker and flathead guru of H&H Flatheads, Mike Herman, take you through rebuilding a flathead. One of the most important steps is to actually find a good, usable core; many have been sitting for a very long time and the engine design is prone to cracking. Running changes are also an important consideration when selecting a core and include the cooling system, ignition, and transmission mount.
After you have selected a core, Thacker and Herman take you through the entire process of a rebuild, including teardown, parts inspection, machine shop processes, replacement part selection, reassembly, start up, and break-in.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Dedication
Foreword by Ray Evernham
About the Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1:
- A Brief History of the Ford Flathead V-8
- Growing Pains
- Surviving the Great Depression
- Building Up to the End
Chapter 2:
- Engine ID, Equipment and Tools
- What Is the Goal?
- Selecting a Candidate
- Identification Research
- Cleanup
- Special Tools
- Basic Tools
Chapter 3:
- Disassembly
- Fuel Pump, Starter and Accessories
- Intake Manifold, Water Pump and Timing Cover
- Cylinder Heads
- Oil Filter, Pan and Pump
- Bearing Caps
- Rods and Pistons
- Valve Assembly
- Bellhousing and Clutch Assembly
Chapter 4:
- Cleaning
- Block Cleaning
- Hot Tanking
- Rust Removal
- Cylinder Head Cleaning
- Crankshaft Cleaning
- Sludge Trap Plugs Removal
Chapter 5:
- Inspection
- Crack Detection
- Magnafluxing
- Pressure Testing
- Head Inspection
- Crank Inspection
- Rod Inspection
- Sonic Testing
Chapter 6:
- Machine Shop
- Blueprinting and Balancing
- Balancing and Honing the Rods
- Balancing the Pistons
- Balancing the Crank
- Crack Repair
- Cylinder Boring
- Align Boring
- Sleeving
- Honing
- Decking
- Power Slot Relieving
- Pressure Sealing
- Valveseat Installation
- Valveseat Grinding
- Cylinder Heads
Chapter 7:
- Selecting Parts
- Source List
Chapter 8:
- Final Assembly
- Oil Gallery Plug
- Camshaft
- Oil Pump Gear
- Fuel Pump Pushrod Bushing
- Valvetrain
- Oil Deflectors
- Crankcase Breather Tube
- Rear Oil Slinger
- Crankshaft
- Pistons
- Camshaft Gears
- Oil Pump
- Crankshaft
- Water Pump
- Oil Pan
- Pulleys
- Flywheel
- Head and Head Gasket
- Finishing
Chapter 9:
- Start-Up
- Run-In Procedure
- Fire-Up in the Car
Chapter 10:
- Building a Performance Flathead
- Block
- Rotating Assembly
- Porting the Block
- Porting the Intake Manifold
- Valves
- Block Honing
- Assembly
- Oil Pan
- Heads
Appendix
Cylinder Numbers and Firing Orders
Torque Sequence
Serial Numbers
Source Guide
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