Flathead book
 

I am going to rebuild a 36 ford flathead. I have never rebuilt a motor before and am looking for the best step by step book on rebuilding a flathead ford. What suggestions does anyone have.

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I have always heard this book is good to have:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/rebu...clickid=3x2246

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couple i think might be helpful.....original engine??....Mike

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorbooks-W...oAAOSw0vBUbx73

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Flathea...8AAOSw2s1U1YIE

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This is a good one. But you can find it a lot cheaper from a book store than what amazon wants. http://www.amazon.com/Build-Flathead...6875129&sr=1-6

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I also like Joe Abbin's books: http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Flathe...4ZVM1XQVKGFJPW

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Don't forget two of the best are right here on the Fordbarn. JWL and Ol'Ron

http://www.flatheadv8.org/jwl.htm

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F.../Nostalgia.pdf

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maybe there are 'Barners close to you that have some of the books talked about and might loan them to you so you can see what works for you. and quite a few of the books are available thru the catalog places like C&G in CA...Mac's..Ddrake...Sacramento Ford, etc.....good luck.....Mike

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Jacob, I have some of the valve tools you'll need. When you get up this way you are more than welcome to borrow them. Should also have some of the service manuals. I have a boxes of V8 times you also can borrow.
John

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Your best bet would be an old motors manual. Something from the late 30's try a library.

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Thanks for the help I will look into work show manuals and some of the books. John I will take you up on your tools when I to that point

Jacob

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attach...p;d=1434925967
This is another great book. Tells you everything that you should know about the Flathead Ford V8 Engines.

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Having dedicated flathead tools is a must, IMO. A brake drum puller, a valve pry bar, a valve retainer hook (I made mine from 3/16 rod). Most things can be done with regular tools, but having those dedicated flathead tools makes life so much easier, and they're not expensive.

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In addition to the books mentioned I also find a Motors Manual from the period has very good information on repair of all parts of the car. Most of it step by step. You can pick one up on ebay.

John