The Ford Barn

Horace05 · 10-26-2016, 12:25 AM

I have a Ford Flathead motor that I would like to rebuild. any suggestions on where to buy parts like Rod bearing, main bearing, pistons, rings cam bearing and gasket set ? thanks

Overkill-F1 · 10-26-2016, 12:54 AM

Where are you located?
...Terry

papanomad · 10-26-2016, 12:57 AM

Vanpelt should have everything you need.

Horace05 · 10-26-2016, 01:22 AM

South Texas, Overkill-F1

Overkill-F1 · 10-26-2016, 02:21 AM

Mac Vanpelt gets another vote from me. He was a great help with my recent trani rebuild. He handles engine parts as well. Mac, his wife and his brother run a nice family business.
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/
...Terry

Capitan Insano · 10-26-2016, 09:45 AM

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I can get you anything you need. H&H Flatheads www.flatheads-forever.com

JSeery · 10-26-2016, 10:22 AM

Red's, H&H, VanPelt's etc.

Ol' Ron · 10-26-2016, 10:42 AM

Be nice to know the year and application of the engine. Mods or stock???

Horace05 · 10-26-2016, 11:28 AM

Thanks Capitan Insano i'll look through website

Horace05 · 10-26-2016, 11:31 AM

Hello Ol' Ron, Yes I would like to figure out what year the ford flathead v-8 is also. I was trying to look up the casting number. but not finding out anything

Horace05 · 10-26-2016, 11:32 AM

Thanks JSeery, I'll look through those companies also.

JSeery · 10-26-2016, 11:51 AM

There is no way to determine the engine date from the casting numbers, a least on the earlier engines. Dating is based mostly on engine charicistics, can you post a photo of the block? Also, dating is highly dependent on the block because it is very easy to switch parts around on a flathead block.

Horace05 · 10-26-2016, 11:58 AM

Thanks JSeery, I'll get some pictures of the block and post some pictures later this evening or tonight. Thanks for all y'alls information.

rotorwrench · 10-26-2016, 12:20 PM

This is the Barn's official ID thread with photos. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...5301&showall=1

I wished we had a tech section on here where this stuff could be access more easily.

Horace05 · 10-26-2016, 12:38 PM

Thanks rotorwrench

tubman · 10-26-2016, 01:14 PM

If you're concerned about cost, and it's not going to be an exotic build, it wouldn't hurt to look at Speedway Motors.

Ol' Ron · 10-26-2016, 02:39 PM

I just saved that site, so I can get to it anytime. Thanks for posting. I get very forgetful.

Fredb_ · 10-26-2016, 05:57 PM

I gathered parts from several sources including Mac Vanpelts and Speedway. I was able to get NOS .60 pistons, rod and main bearings from a Barn member. Still cost plenty and I stopped keeping track. Glad to have it done now though.

41LjH · 10-26-2016, 06:57 PM

http://www.internalengineparts.com/
I used them for my current build. Great parts and fair prices.
Quick service..

Horace05 · 10-27-2016, 04:17 AM

What is the best gasket set and Head gaskets for a Ford flathead V8

10-26-2016, 12:25 AM	#1
Horace05 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 8	Ford Flathead Rebuild I have a Ford Flathead motor that I would like to rebuild. any suggestions on where to buy parts like Rod bearing, main bearing, pistons, rings cam bearing and gasket set ? thanks

10-26-2016, 12:54 AM	#2
Overkill-F1 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 89	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Where are you located? ...Terry

10-26-2016, 12:57 AM	#3
papanomad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: clear lake, iowa Posts: 157	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Vanpelt should have everything you need.

10-26-2016, 01:22 AM	#4
Horace05 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 8	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild South Texas, Overkill-F1

10-26-2016, 02:21 AM	#5
Overkill-F1 Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 89	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Mac Vanpelt gets another vote from me. He was a great help with my recent trani rebuild. He handles engine parts as well. Mac, his wife and his brother run a nice family business. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/ ...Terry

10-26-2016, 09:45 AM	#6
Capitan Insano Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 23	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I can get you anything you need. H&H Flatheads www.flatheads-forever.com

10-26-2016, 10:22 AM	#7
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Red's, H&H, VanPelt's etc.

10-26-2016, 10:42 AM	#8
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,862	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Be nice to know the year and application of the engine. Mods or stock???

10-26-2016, 11:28 AM	#9
Horace05 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 8	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Thanks Capitan Insano i'll look through website

10-26-2016, 11:31 AM	#10
Horace05 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 8	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Hello Ol' Ron, Yes I would like to figure out what year the ford flathead v-8 is also. I was trying to look up the casting number. but not finding out anything

10-26-2016, 11:32 AM	#11
Horace05 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 8	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Thanks JSeery, I'll look through those companies also.

10-26-2016, 11:51 AM	#12
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild There is no way to determine the engine date from the casting numbers, a least on the earlier engines. Dating is based mostly on engine charicistics, can you post a photo of the block? Also, dating is highly dependent on the block because it is very easy to switch parts around on a flathead block.

10-26-2016, 11:58 AM	#13
Horace05 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 8	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Thanks JSeery, I'll get some pictures of the block and post some pictures later this evening or tonight. Thanks for all y'alls information.

10-26-2016, 12:20 PM	#14
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,440	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild This is the Barn's official ID thread with photos. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...5301&showall=1 I wished we had a tech section on here where this stuff could be access more easily.

10-26-2016, 12:38 PM	#15
Horace05 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 8	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild Thanks rotorwrench

10-26-2016, 01:14 PM	#16
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,320	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild If you're concerned about cost, and it's not going to be an exotic build, it wouldn't hurt to look at Speedway Motors.

10-26-2016, 02:39 PM	#17
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,862	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild I just saved that site, so I can get to it anytime. Thanks for posting. I get very forgetful.

10-26-2016, 05:57 PM	#18
Fredb_ Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 640	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild I gathered parts from several sources including Mac Vanpelts and Speedway. I was able to get NOS .60 pistons, rod and main bearings from a Barn member. Still cost plenty and I stopped keeping track. Glad to have it done now though.

10-26-2016, 06:57 PM	#19
41LjH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NW North Carolina Posts: 461	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild http://www.internalengineparts.com/ I used them for my current build. Great parts and fair prices. Quick service.. __________________ 3 pedals, 3 gears, no valve-covers.. *Now THAT* is a hot rod** !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmwwB34vxJE

10-27-2016, 04:17 AM	#20
Horace05 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 8	Re: Ford Flathead Rebuild What is the best gasket set and Head gaskets for a Ford flathead V8