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Ross6860 · 08-09-2013, 04:40 PM

My car came with a donor motor. It's locked up and soaking for dis-assembly. Holes in three pistons on the same side of the motor.

I know it's a 59 block (cast bell-housing with the raised 59). I can see the rods are marked 8BA.

I'm pretty sure this is not stock. Anything to look out for?

It also has adjustable lifters and an aluminum cam gear. I know, just typical rebuild upgrades.

Nice thing is, the inside of the block, crank, rods and lifter valley look like no water or coolant got in. No signs of rust.

I plan on using this block, if it check out OK, as a base for a mild street motor for my '36.

Any suggestions from the learned masses?

Thanks in advance.

Never thought I would enjoy planning a whopping 175 hp (or less) build. Used to modern Fords (FEs and Clevelands).

I'm now hooked on flatheads...

08-09-2013, 04:40 PM	#1
Ross6860 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 196	8BA Rods in a 59/59A My car came with a donor motor. It's locked up and soaking for dis-assembly. Holes in three pistons on the same side of the motor. I know it's a 59 block (cast bell-housing with the raised 59). I can see the rods are marked 8BA. I'm pretty sure this is not stock. Anything to look out for? It also has adjustable lifters and an aluminum cam gear. I know, just typical rebuild upgrades. Nice thing is, the inside of the block, crank, rods and lifter valley look like no water or coolant got in. No signs of rust. I plan on using this block, if it check out OK, as a base for a mild street motor for my '36. Any suggestions from the learned masses? Thanks in advance. Never thought I would enjoy planning a whopping 175 hp (or less) build. Used to modern Fords (FEs and Clevelands). I'm now hooked on flatheads...