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4DForDor · 09-29-2024, 03:33 PM

I’m starting a rebuild on the engine from my 1940 Ford ForDor Deluxe. It was my grandfather’s daily driver up until he passed in 1967, when I inherited it. I’m doing a partial restoration, trying to keep it as original as possible. I have a machine shop lined up for what might be needed along those lines, but will be doing all the fun disassembly and reassembly work myself. I have rebuilt several overhead valve engines with conventional cast iron cylinder bores, but never a fiat head with sleeved cylinders. The flathead issue is no problem, but I need some guidance on the sleeve issue. I can purchase replacement sleeves at a reasonable price, so I’m leaning towards removing the old ones and inserting the new. It’s a 221 cu. in.. 24 stud, 1941 vintage block engine. How about some words of wisdom from you wizards out there. Thanks in advance.

09-29-2024, 03:33 PM	#1
4DForDor Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Pasco, WA Posts: 15	Flathead engine rebuild advice needed I’m starting a rebuild on the engine from my 1940 Ford ForDor Deluxe. It was my grandfather’s daily driver up until he passed in 1967, when I inherited it. I’m doing a partial restoration, trying to keep it as original as possible. I have a machine shop lined up for what might be needed along those lines, but will be doing all the fun disassembly and reassembly work myself. I have rebuilt several overhead valve engines with conventional cast iron cylinder bores, but never a fiat head with sleeved cylinders. The flathead issue is no problem, but I need some guidance on the sleeve issue. I can purchase replacement sleeves at a reasonable price, so I’m leaning towards removing the old ones and inserting the new. It’s a 221 cu. in.. 24 stud, 1941 vintage block engine. How about some words of wisdom from you wizards out there. Thanks in advance.