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1955Buick · 12-03-2024, 12:36 AM

Hello Folks,

I am a long time Model T and Model A owner and new to the Ford Flathead world. I recently acquired a 1950 Flathead engine from a truck. I am looking for the service "bible" for the engine. Preferably similar to the Les Andrews Model A mechanics handbook.

https://model-a-ford.org/product/mod...nics-handbook/

Does any such book exist for the Flathead V8 world?

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks
Bob

51504bat · 12-03-2024, 09:38 AM

Faxon's in Riverside, CA has a 49-52 shop manual as a reprint and origianl.
They have other flathead related publications as well.

faxonautoliterature.com/1949-1951-Ford-Car-Repair-Shop-Manual-Original

They also have one for trucks.
faxonautoliterature.com/1949-1952-Ford-F-Series-Pickup-Truck-Repair-Shop-Manual-Reprint

TJ · 12-03-2024, 11:13 AM

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The Early Ford V-8 Club has a book on all the flathead motors. It's not a manual, but it does show all the motors and how to identify them. if you are new to flatheads it would be a good book to own.

12-03-2024, 12:36 AM	#1
1955Buick Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 23	Flathead V8 Service Manual Hello Folks, I am a long time Model T and Model A owner and new to the Ford Flathead world. I recently acquired a 1950 Flathead engine from a truck. I am looking for the service "bible" for the engine. Preferably similar to the Les Andrews Model A mechanics handbook. https://model-a-ford.org/product/mod...nics-handbook/ Does any such book exist for the Flathead V8 world? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks Bob

12-03-2024, 09:38 AM	#2
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,413	Re: Flathead V8 Service Manual Faxon's in Riverside, CA has a 49-52 shop manual as a reprint and origianl. They have other flathead related publications as well. faxonautoliterature.com/1949-1951-Ford-Car-Repair-Shop-Manual-Original They also have one for trucks. faxonautoliterature.com/1949-1952-Ford-F-Series-Pickup-Truck-Repair-Shop-Manual-Reprint __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

12-03-2024, 11:13 AM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: Flathead V8 Service Manual Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Early Ford V-8 Club has a book on all the flathead motors. It's not a manual, but it does show all the motors and how to identify them. if you are new to flatheads it would be a good book to own.