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Shadetree · 08-01-2015, 08:36 PM

The only weakness I know that the flathead has is overheating. I ruined a perfect `40 engine back in the mid 50's. A careless teenager didn't see the heat gauge in time.

I have heard you can run the engine wide open without a load and the valves will float before it comes apart.

08-01-2015, 08:36 PM	#10
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	Re: Flathead Longevity The only weakness I know that the flathead has is overheating. I ruined a perfect `40 engine back in the mid 50's. A careless teenager didn't see the heat gauge in time. I have heard you can run the engine wide open without a load and the valves will float before it comes apart. __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.