Does it use a Ford style crank and rods? With such a small difference; its relatively easy to take a little off the Ford snout then slightly hone the inside of a Chevy balancer so it slips over the Ford crank. Guys who once dreamed of owning a flattie back in the '50s but who had neither the time nor the money were now in their 50s, with lots of disposable income. Research has shown theres relatively little air movement over the base of the block. Available in center and front water neck. It must have a stock style front for the pumps and front cover or my water pump kits wouldn't work. H&H started in 1972 with rebuilding all early Ford Flathead engines from Model A, Bs, Ts and V8 Ford Flatheads from 1932-36, LBs, 59As, 8BAs,V8 60s, Lincoln 337, Lincoln V12s and Y Block Ford and Mercury. Besides, multicarb setups look cool. Flatheads are old, ancient, obsolete technology. The block is cast from aluminum and features a great number of changes from the original cast iron design. Not only has Don Ferguson continued to reproduce the heads, but he's taken the baton and run with it, the result being this high-grade 356-T6 aluminum block that now means it's possible to own a complete, brand-new Ardun engine with no old parts whatsoever. The Flathead in the five-window coupe is the test mule, and Motor City plans to begin production soon. we're not talking about how much money you can spend breaking a record set by someone following the rules. First invented in the 30s it was 1934 when Stewart-Warner eventually produced over 3 million for use in cars, planes, and military vehicles. Also mounted to the column is an original knee-knocker Stewart-Warner mechanical tach run off the back of the alternator; another one-off piece by RR&C. Again, like so many of us, he attended car shows most of his life but life doesnt always present the time necessary to dig in. But the times, theyre a changin and the opportunity wasnt lost on Amie. Al moved to So Cal with his family from Oklahoma in the 30s and started working in shops and garages. DD. We have continually grown and expanded our engine services. These are the only 337 high compression cylinder heads on the market. After 1953, flathead production continued in other countries, most notably in Europe, where the engine continued to be used in French military vehicles through the 90s. Bridging the gap was a couple of Ardun conversions of note. You need lots of timing to make a flathead run. The full article is here on Hot Rods website, http://www.romax.addr.com/offy/Movie1.swf, The Ultimate Source Guide for Flathead Ford V8 Performance Marlan Davis Hot Rod Network, Engines Exposed: Fords Hot Rodding Pioneer Flathead V8 Brian Grabianowski @CARBUZZ, What To Look For When Buying and Building A Ford Flathead Hot Rod Engines 101 Matt Murray @Irontrap Garage, Early Ford V-8 Meet comes to Auburn; Lime Rock to celebrate Italian masterpieces - Tom Comerro @Hemmings Automotive American, Best 19 History Of The Ford Flathead V8 - Oto-1.Co, The vilification of Leo Beebe: Ford's mission to win Le Mans in 1966 - Frank Comstock @Hemmings, So-Cal Speedshop SF Flatheads Stage 1 to 3 Mercury/Ford Flathead V8 Blocks, Was Leo Beebe a corporate villain or a good guy with a tough job? Pull off said cover and the biggest difference you see is the change in the rocker arms. Born-again Flathead | Hemmings Al got out of the Navy in 1945 and went back to work as a pattern maker in L.A. where he ran into Gordon Pilkington and they decided to go into business together, SP Products. Also check out Speedway Engineerings offerings. The search lasted about two years before Amie found the right car. Ground with a 114-degree LSA and 112-degree intake centerline, it has 0.395-inch lift and 234 degrees duration at 0.050. "I can make whatever you want, but 350 horsepower in a hot rod will smoke the tires all day long.". Fabled Stromberg 97 carbs are back, but you can also upgrade to modern Holley four-barrels or even electronic-fuel-injection systems. Melling still makes a high-volume oil pump (PN M-15). As for cylinder heads, Baron, Edelbrock, Navarro, Offenhauser, and Sharp (now sold by Wilcap) all have their adherents. Small-block Chevy valves remain popular, but with reduced-base-circle cams they may be too short to permit proper lash adjustment. A new player is Gemini Electronic Fuel Injection, a complete bolt-on flathead conversion kit based on the self-programming Prodigious fuel injection system. ", Among this herd of sheep, a few original hot rods were brought out of retirement, complete with gennie flatheads as the powerplant. But remember, we are talking about a seriously outdated engine design favored by a bunch of nostalgic old coots. Maybe they are only for dragsters. Although a shade darker than stock, the Cloud Mist Gray comes from the color charts of PPG. Starting in July 1938, the blocks went to 24 head-retention studs. Don has also raised the floor of the intake and exhaust ports to better move the air. Ultimately, you can move up to one of Cornhusker Engineerings custom front cover and late-model water-pump setups. Mullins, a leading purveyor of surplus Jeep and other vintage military parts in Texas, accidentally discovered a warehouse full of brand-new French blocks about to be junked during a European trip searching for Jeep stuff. There are several techniques; the accompanying photos show the method preferred by Baron Racing. Ultimately, you can move up to one of Cornhusker Engineering's custom front cover and late-model water-pump setups. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. You need the right amount of plenum volume and runner length to complement the engine size, camshaft, cylinder-head flow, and operating range. For even more protection, install a crossflow radiator and increase coolant system pressure to 17-21 pounds. His greatest impact was at the salt lakes where he is a legend. While exact ignition timing will vary per combination, in general flatheads running gasoline like about 23 degrees total advance normally aspirated and just 19 degrees with a blower. The fastest guys both naturally aspirated and blown run high-dome pistons. Correct-length flathead 1.800 intake/1.600 exhaust valves are available from flathead specialists like Baron Racing. There are several reasons for developing a new aluminum block for the Flathead. The coupe is no stranger to awards, having won the Goodguys Hot Rod of the Year in 2019 and three Goodguys Pros Picks as well as a Best Rod at the Grand National Roadster Show. Not all flathead water pumps are created equal, though. Welcome to the web site of H&H Flatheads. This grew into 6 different Ardun, V8 60 intakes, Lincoln 337 heads and intakes, Lincoln V12 intakes and heads and ford flathead intakes. For improved cooling efficiency, original '49-'53 pumps have more impeller vanes than earlier models. Fabled Stromberg 97 carbs are back, but you can also upgrade to modern Holley four-barrels or even electronic-fuel-injection systems. - Frank Comstock @Hemmings, Newly Engineered Flathead V8 Block - Motor City Speed Equipment. Instead, air wants to go over the front of the valve and hit the chamber roof. There are builders on the left and right coasts and all points in-between who assemble reliable, powerful, 150-200hp engines, or you can buy new parts and build one yourself. With a 4.5-inch-stroke aftermarket crank, that yields 334 cubic inches. Opens in a new window or tab. You will also find one of these resting on top of Amies 294-inch Flathead. Most flattie builders modify factory pans. The blown motors make another 50 hp at an easy-to-live-with 5 pounds of boost. Fortunately, a wide variety of adapters are available to mate the venerable motor to today's automatic and manual transmissions. For reasons known only to the crazy French, flatheads were used in French Army trucks through the early 90s. They fit original 39-53 blocks, French blocks, and (perhaps the ultimate evolution) Fergusons new aluminum block. One solution is adopting a small-block Chevy damper. At around the same time, old-time hot rods gave way to modern musclecars and street machines. Parts Only. Most stock flatheads never came with an effective harmonic damper. Built in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. TCMP #538: Pro-Touring Update with Larry Callahan: How To Create a Garage Studio and Upcoming Pro-Touring Events! A step by step book on how to identfy and rebuild a ford flatheads. Younger guys yearned for a simpler, back to basics approach. Turn-Key Engines - H&H Flatheads Trying to gain back compression ratio by using popup pistons may improve airflow provided proper attention is paid to the transfer area and overall piston-to-combustion chamber interface. superchargers, which, like the heads, look period-correct and the case is filled with todays technology and outfitted with 4-71 helical-cut rotors. It has a f, Block mods for adjustable lifters: With the windowed solid flat-tappet lifter, drill a sma, Built to Barons specs, this 12-quart pan with integral windage tray fits 59A and French i, Baron Racings full-flow oil system: Plug the existing main-feed lower lateral port at the, Drill a 3/8-inch hole from the bottom of the cam bore to the rear main journal (photo 2, E, Baron Racing intakes include the Thickstun two-carb high-rise (left), shown here with Chan, The original Edelbrock four-barrel carb intakes were designed for small, now-obsolete, Car, Wilcap is reproducing Sharp intake manifolds. Its a Holley touch screen that allows one to manage the computer settings. No one runs the old weak stock ignitions anymore. Privacy Policy. Again, this is one of those hot rods that you must see in person to appreciate the amount of creativity and craftsmanship that was invested in this ride. The block, heads, intake manifold and water pumps are made out of aluminum, making this a very light alternative to its cast iron brethren. Isn't Don Ferguson making an 8BA aluminum Flathead block? It was a statement, in effect saying, I am not a cookie-cutter rod.. . Provided you have an original bellhousing, you can use available Trans-Dapt adapters to install Ford passenger-car transmissions from the mid 60s to the late 70s behind the 49-53 flatties. The 2-inch rod journals are very popular because their diameter and width permits the use of readily available 215-inch-style Buick/Olds/Rover V-8 bearings. Here you can find some details and specifcations for the newly engineered flathead block, not sure how old this information is? Currently the most popular approach is running a big popup piston, but with a scallop on the side adjacent to the valves to keep the transfer area clear between the valves and the cylinder bore. Back in the old days, all cars used low-pressure cooling systems, so coolant often boiled. Also, what does "wet jackets" mean? Small-block Chevy valves remain popular, but with reduced-base-circle cams they may be too short to permit proper lash adjustment. He joined the Navy and went to the South Pacific as a Foundrymans Assistant. Four carbs on a properly designed intake manifold offer the best distribution short of today's dry EFI systems. The block also has a number of upgrade internally, in terms of its intake and exhaust ports, as well as its valve guides. Seal the heads to the block using slick new graphite-impregnated head gaskets available from Best Gasket, Reds Headers, and Tatom. Ross, Wiseco, Egge, Arias, and others make pistons in any configuration you desire. Arms in a gennie Ardun head look downright delicate compared to the beefy 2024 aluminum arms in Don's Ardun. Tatom believes spreading the centers helps combat overlap-induced reversion with the flathead's siamesed center exhaust ports. The front fenders were then modified to allow for valve cover clearance. Barney Navarro started machining Weiand speed equipment right before he started making his own in 1947. There are kits to install Weiand and Magnuson superchargers, or even one or two GMC 71-series blowers. While exact ignition timing will vary per combination, in general flatheads running gasoline like about 23 degrees total advance normally aspirated and just 19 degrees with a blower. Tony Baron says French blocks can be bored 0.250-over (1/4 inch). Fortunately, a wide variety of adapters are available to mate the venerable motor to todays automatic and manual transmissions. He is now replicating S.Co.T. He loves Flatheads so much that he created his own and cast it out of aluminum! They fit original '39-'53 blocks, French blocks, and (perhaps the ultimate evolution) Ferguson's new aluminum block. Relieved blocks must have the reliefs filled to use Ardun heads. But that just leaves these pristine virgin blocks for us normal street guys. Don asks. Copyright 2000-2009 Jelsoft Enterprises Limited. For this group-whether building a rat rod, yanking a Chevy that just doesnt look right in that old Deuce, or building a brand-new car-the outlook couldnt be rosier, even better than the flatheads heyday so long as the bucks hold out. The heads and valve covers are made from 356 T6 aluminum, far superior to the alloy used back in the day. But with modern solid cams and big stroker cranks, overall engine rpm and piston speed is considerably higher than the old stockers. If the combination is properly tailored to the blower application, you should have no real problem. Ford Flathead V8 The engine that gave birth to Hot Rodding is back!! After getting a good dose of sunshine and warm temperatures, they decided to pay us a visit on the way back home. The current incarnation is 3 inches taller than the originals and has smaller 1 1/2-inch ports (vintage versions had 1 3/4 ports, but the new casting is thick enough to hog em out). And Don has rimmed the valve cover with an O-ring for leak-free sealing. It was a statement, in effect saying, "I am not a cookie-cutter rod.". Although a great leap forward when it was originally introduced in 1932, by the '50s the aging motor could not stand up to the new generation of overhead-valve powerplants like the small-block Chevy. French blocks are hybrids, essentially a '49-'53 8BA in terms of deck height and front-end, but with the integral cast bellhousing and corresponding oil pan as found on the '38 1/2-'48 59A. This block is completely beefed up, with four-bolt caps, reinforced bottom-end and webbing, furnace-brazed sleeves (max bore is 3.5 inches), and new-design head studs that tie into the bottom of the block. A new player is Gemini Electronic Fuel Injection, a complete bolt-on flathead conversion kit based on the self-programming Prodigious fuel injection system. For that, you're getting cylinder heads with a ton of development work and premium-quality pieces. Tom Roberts new two-piece crossflow utilizes the latest in airflow technology. Still not enough? The best balance has been the subject of debate for over 60 years. If anybody is following Terry Bertz and his five main bearing cast iron Model A block, you'll know the heartaches and headaches he's been dealing with and the only solution to his problems was to go across the Pacific. We've seen the dyno sheet, which also reveals the 396.9 lb-ft of torque produced at 4,300 rpm. Magnuson offers an Eaton blower kit, while Joe Abbin of Roadrunner Engineering has Weiand 142 and 174 supercharger setups. Next to the heater you will see a panel thats held in position by a pair of clips but its what rests behind the panel thats of interest. A high-pressure system will run fine with no boiling, even at 190-210-degree gauge temps. When I think about it, an aluminum flathead block makes no sense, economic or otherwise. Flatheads may not have the cubes or brute airflow potential of many of todays modern mills, but there is a solution: Bolt on a supercharger. (The Fergusons represent three generations of speed. Of course, this modern stuff requires a 12-volt electrical system. Like all fads, once started, the process fed itself. Most builders convert the stock oil system to a full-flow design with a modern, remote-mounted oil filter. Because the French version was used in trucks, the intake- and exhaust-port throats are choked down under the valve pockets, so extensive port-work is required for racing. Earlier 3 1/16-inch-bore blocks will only go 0.090-over. However, the main caps are beefier than traditional stock flatheads. And, how about 382 hp at 5,300 rpm, roughly four times that of a stock Flathead? Most flattie builders modify factory pans. Among Flathead builders there is . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Chattanooga Area Hot Rodder Builds A Time Capsule, Make Plans NOW to Attend the Chattanooga Cruise In Toy Drive, Our Favorite Hot Rods from the 2018 NSRA Street Rod Nationals, Barn Find Report: 1947 ACF Brill Bus, The TenneSEEr. Why not let us all see? Putnam also used the same leather on the center console and boot, the door panels, and the nifty accessory pockets in the doors. i plan on building a T bucket in the next year and want to run a flatty. Flatheads began to come back, and prices of swap-meet stuff skyrocketed. $1,120. The first-design 32 through early 38 engines had only 21 cylinder-head studs and until mid 1936 even used poured babbit main bearings. He offers spark plug tubes in two diameters: a reproduction of the originals, which will fit the original plugs, and a new style, narrower tube that accepts contemporary plugs and offers a little more room to clear the rockers, should you want to get more radical with the lift. Apparently, the old boys network doesnt want any youngbloods crashing their exclusive country club. French blocks are about 30 pounds heavier than a standard flathead, which is a good indication of better metal and thicker walls. Too high a compression ratio and the engine peaks early due to restricted top-end breathing. Cast in Los Angeles from the highest quality tempered A356 aluminum and CNC machined, the DIXON heads are designed to fit the desirable 1938-1953 59A and 8BA 24-stud flatheads. Austin Lincoln 337 Heads He also makes a pan for his block that is supposed to work on a stock block? 1949-53. . 225: Hooligans In Hot Rods Getting Hamburgers, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Most builders convert the stock oil system to a full-flow design with a modern, remote-mounted oil filter. Don Sr. has passed away, but at the shop with us was Don Jr. 's son Don III.). H&H started in 1972 with rebuilding all early Ford Flathead engines from Model A, B's, T's and V8 Ford Flatheads from 1932-36, LB's, 59A's, 8BA's,V8 60's, Lincoln 337, Lincoln V12's and Y Block Ford and Mercury. It was in the 40s that the Stewart-Warner Southwind used them in Fords. (Yes, gasoline!) Its only right. For improved cooling efficiency, original 49-53 pumps have more impeller vanes than earlier models. From its debut in 1932 to the end of its U.S. production life in 1953, the flathead Ford underwent three major evolutionary changes. What would you save, 100-150 lbs? In the old days the hot ticket was dropping a '49-'53 Mercury 4-inch-stroke crank in place of the Ford 3.75-inch-stroke unit. These second-design 38 1/2-48 blocks (often referred to as 59A castings) retained an integral cast-in bellhousing, used a distributor that mounts flush to the front cover with a horizontal shaft on the front of the engine and had insert-style main bearings but still used full-floating rod bearings (one bearing shell for each rod pair). Not only has Don Ferguson continued to reproduce the heads, but he's taken the baton and run with it, the result being this high-grade 356-T6 aluminum block that now means it's possible to. Around 1998 Ken began making Ardun intake manifolds for a friend. It becomes an evolution,and makes the sport better, and everybody gains. Mostly true, but the French military used flatheads as late as the early '90s and "ancient" flathead technology has evolved to run over 300 mph at Bonneville. Tony Baron says that a good-running flathead should have no less than 0.400 lift and about 250 degrees duration at 0.050-inch tappet lift.
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