05-30-2013, 02:12 AM | #41 |
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Thanks Mart,
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05-31-2013, 01:22 AM | #42 |
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Looking at the earlier photos, I see that the engine has an internal coating of that special black protective substance (some call it sludge, but I think it's a flathead's way of protecting itself during longterm outside storage). Maybe there's even a Ford part number for it?
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05-31-2013, 03:26 PM | #43 | |
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05-31-2013, 04:23 PM | #44 |
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06-02-2013, 04:55 PM | #45 |
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haha 40 Deluxe, there was a lot of that black protective coating inside that motor too. Speaking of coating, I just pruchased POR-15 engine enamal for the block. I have read that some people use a base coat before using the engine enamal, if so what is the base coat???
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06-02-2013, 05:20 PM | #46 |
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06-02-2013, 08:00 PM | #48 |
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Kiwinus do you have a website for your shop? Sounds interesting.. This is my first Flathead.
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06-17-2013, 02:02 PM | #50 |
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Just a reminder about supporting that engine....I've read plenty of horror stories here on The Barn about broken bell housings and smashed tootsies. That type of stand is not good for a flathead.
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06-17-2013, 03:34 PM | #51 |
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That paint better not be Chevy orange, if so it will never start say nothing about running. Walt
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06-17-2013, 07:54 PM | #52 |
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Nope. It's not Chevy orange....the engine is supported from the exhaust bolts...thanks for your advise.
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07-31-2013, 10:36 AM | #53 |
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07-31-2013, 04:14 PM | #54 |
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How was Eastwoods to deal with? I live nearby. I ended up taking my Flathead to Earl's in Stafford. Still waiting.
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08-01-2013, 04:25 PM | #55 |
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I am pleased with Eastwoods work, I would go back if I ever decide to build another motor. They have a facebook page, check it out.
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08-01-2013, 04:51 PM | #56 |
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Nice work on the engine! I have the original 81A that was in my 38 Sedan. I hope to do something similar during some future Oregon Winter days. I currently have a rebuilt 1946 59 block in my car and it runs pretty nice. Nice pictures, thanks!
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08-01-2013, 09:10 PM | #57 |
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LS Juniper, I see the block is tapped and plugged with an extra plug above the oil sender boss (casting lump) Just be sure there is no plug blocking the cross drilling.(inside the horizontal drilling) It would stop oil flowing to your crankshaft.
The Canadian military engines were built like this for its 28,000 Bren carriers, because they ran an external oil cooler. The U.S. supplied engines for Australia's 8000 carriers as well as 1100 for New Zealand's carriers. (all of these were 239c.i.) Along with these many 221's were supplied to the U.K. All these engines had that extra drilling. I don't know how many were produced for local (U.S)applications in this configuration. There were obviously quite a few. The plus is, it allows the fitting of a near full flow filtering system, without serious mods. Walt has a few clips on you tube about those drillings. Be careful. |
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Thanks Bluebell,
When I get home form work today I will take a closer look. |
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Thank you Fredb, This has been a fun project, can't wait to finally start it up.
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08-02-2013, 06:07 PM | #60 |
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Got a question, should I use the split type retainers on the valves, or should I go with the solid type? I put an isky cam in. It's the 77-b. I read that the split retainers can separate and do damage to the motor.....l don't want to mess this up....Thanks
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