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Desoto291Hemi · 10-25-2019, 04:46 PM

Hi guys,
I just got validated a while ago and was gonna post as soon as I could.
I have just purchased my first flathead and I’m trying to learn all I can.
It is a 49 Mercury,,,I should have it in a few days,,,and will begin immediately to disassemble and check for cracks and defects.
I plan to completely tear it down
Then take to my machine shop guys to mag and check for any problems.
From what I have learned already,,,it seems the most common places are the head bolt areas to the water passage openings.
The valve to cylinder openings,,,and the pan rail area.
What other obvious things should I look for.
Thanks for all your help guys,,,I will need it.

Tommy

10-25-2019, 04:46 PM	#1
Desoto291Hemi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Carthage , Tennessee Posts: 199	Flathead advice and help needed Hi guys, I just got validated a while ago and was gonna post as soon as I could. I have just purchased my first flathead and I’m trying to learn all I can. It is a 49 Mercury,,,I should have it in a few days,,,and will begin immediately to disassemble and check for cracks and defects. I plan to completely tear it down Then take to my machine shop guys to mag and check for any problems. From what I have learned already,,,it seems the most common places are the head bolt areas to the water passage openings. The valve to cylinder openings,,,and the pan rail area. What other obvious things should I look for. Thanks for all your help guys,,,I will need it. Tommy