Basically, I am build an AV8 on a budget. Here is a link if you want to see what I am up too.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=509164. I
I'm looking for a good flathead V8 to put in it. I've located a few.....
1) the most promising
1947 Mercury 59AB V8 flathead engine. Was running perfectly when removed for SBC conversion. No smoke, no overheating started easily. Had cyls fogged and stored indoors for over 10 years It is free and turns over. Missing exhaust manifolds.
It's local to me and he wants $1000.
2) the cheap
81A Flathead w trans. complete. But unknown condition. Not sure if it turns. Might need this for the trans?
$250
I don't know much about flatheads, except finding a good one is hard.
What should I look for? What is the desirable motor to have? Should I ask to pull the heads and pan? It seems better to buy a complete motor, then piece it together. But it seems like even a "good runner" can be a bad block.
thanks far any advice.