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Old 04-16-2021, 07:50 AM   #1
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Default Ford Flathead engine swap part 4 and 5. Gettin' it ready then first run and drive!

Yep, the last two parts of the Ol'59 Flatty into the 41 pickup engine swap!

Try and watch part 4 before part 5.

Part 4: getting the engine built up and ready to run:

https://youtu.be/9MXDhjNyACg

And part 5: The long awaited first drive video. What will the oil pressure be like when hot??

https://youtu.be/qygUGtO77EE

To help me out, please click so you watch within youtube, click like, leave a comment and share with friends. It all helps get Early Ford message out to more folks.

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Old 04-16-2021, 02:34 PM   #2
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Default Re: Ford Flathead engine swap part 4 and 5. Gettin' it ready then first run and driv

That was great, Mart. Really enjoyed being with you & Jack on the break-in run of the Ol'59 Flatty. And so nice that it is running well!
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Old 04-16-2021, 03:23 PM   #3
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Thanks Jay, I appreciate you watching and commenting.
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Old 04-16-2021, 07:10 PM   #4
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That was fun! I wouldn't worry with that oil pressure. Great job!
I see you have made the big time - commercials even!
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Old 04-17-2021, 08:46 AM   #5
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Fun ride boy I would love to have that truck or one like it would be lots of fun restoring it.

Thks for the video as always!!

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Old 04-17-2021, 08:51 AM   #6
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Great show Mart... thanks for the ride !!.....good that you were able to share it with Jack!!
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Old 04-17-2021, 07:31 PM   #7
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Default Re: Ford Flathead engine swap part 4 and 5. Gettin' it ready then first run and driv

Watched yesterday, great first run and many more to come. Your last video reminded me of an incident I had years ago, filled fuel bowl with gas after removing top of carburetor(no vent tube, early 91-99 carb) and neglected to tighten fuel line to carb so when it fired up gas was spurting out over my newly painted engine! You wisely after a long day and realizing you had neglected to add engine oil called it a day and now have a successful first run.
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Old 04-18-2021, 07:19 AM   #8
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Fun stuff Mart. I'll bet that ole flatty will be just fine. Keep her well oiled & ride Mart ride.
Thanks !!!!!
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Thanks for the Sunday ride Marty! You did great with the motor.


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Old 04-18-2021, 09:24 AM   #10
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A very successful first run! Thanks for taking us along for the ride and also the 0l 59 flatty journey. I enjoyed it.
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Thanks for the ride, the old truck sounds great.
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