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jacob smith · 11-06-2015, 10:43 PM

I am going to rebuild a 36 ford flathead. I have never rebuilt a motor before and am looking for the best step by step book on rebuilding a flathead ford. What suggestions does anyone have.

41Joe · 11-06-2015, 11:01 PM

I have always heard this book is good to have:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/rebu...clickid=3x2246

Mike in AZ · 11-07-2015, 12:16 AM

couple i think might be helpful.....original engine??....Mike

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorbooks-W...oAAOSw0vBUbx73

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Flathea...8AAOSw2s1U1YIE

outlaw · 11-07-2015, 12:47 AM

This is a good one. But you can find it a lot cheaper from a book store than what amazon wants. http://www.amazon.com/Build-Flathead...6875129&sr=1-6

JSeery · 11-07-2015, 11:17 AM

I also like Joe Abbin's books: http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Flathe...4ZVM1XQVKGFJPW

4tford · 11-07-2015, 11:24 AM

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Mike in AZ · 11-07-2015, 11:48 AM

maybe there are 'Barners close to you that have some of the books talked about and might loan them to you so you can see what works for you. and quite a few of the books are available thru the catalog places like C&G in CA...Mac's..Ddrake...Sacramento Ford, etc.....good luck.....Mike

1942deluxe · 11-07-2015, 12:11 PM

Jacob, I have some of the valve tools you'll need. When you get up this way you are more than welcome to borrow them. Should also have some of the service manuals. I have a boxes of V8 times you also can borrow.
John

Ol' Ron · 11-07-2015, 12:27 PM

Your best bet would be an old motors manual. Something from the late 30's try a library.

jacob smith · 11-07-2015, 05:01 PM

Thanks for the help I will look into work show manuals and some of the books. John I will take you up on your tools when I to that point

Jacob

mercman from oz · 11-07-2015, 06:47 PM

This is another great book. Tells you everything that you should know about the Flathead Ford V8 Engines.

Bassman/NZ · 11-07-2015, 11:29 PM

Having dedicated flathead tools is a must, IMO. A brake drum puller, a valve pry bar, a valve retainer hook (I made mine from 3/16 rod). Most things can be done with regular tools, but having those dedicated flathead tools makes life so much easier, and they're not expensive.

john in illinois · 11-08-2015, 10:48 AM

In addition to the books mentioned I also find a Motors Manual from the period has very good information on repair of all parts of the car. Most of it step by step. You can pick one up on ebay.

John

11-06-2015, 10:43 PM	#1
jacob smith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New ringgold pa Posts: 311	Flathead book I am going to rebuild a 36 ford flathead. I have never rebuilt a motor before and am looking for the best step by step book on rebuilding a flathead ford. What suggestions does anyone have. __________________ Ford

11-06-2015, 11:01 PM	#2
41Joe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 284	Re: Flathead book I have always heard this book is good to have: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/rebu...clickid=3x2246

11-07-2015, 12:16 AM	#3
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Flathead book couple i think might be helpful.....original engine??....Mike http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorbooks-W...oAAOSw0vBUbx73 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Flathea...8AAOSw2s1U1YIE

11-07-2015, 12:47 AM	#4
outlaw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eagle River,Alaska Posts: 353	Re: Flathead book This is a good one. But you can find it a lot cheaper from a book store than what amazon wants. http://www.amazon.com/Build-Flathead...6875129&sr=1-6

11-07-2015, 11:17 AM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Flathead book I also like Joe Abbin's books: http://www.amazon.com/Mercury-Flathe...4ZVM1XQVKGFJPW

11-07-2015, 11:24 AM	#6
4tford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Regina Canada Posts: 1,335	Re: Flathead book Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Don't forget two of the best are right here on the Fordbarn. JWL and Ol'Ron http://www.flatheadv8.org/jwl.htm http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F.../Nostalgia.pdf

11-07-2015, 11:48 AM	#7
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Flathead book maybe there are 'Barners close to you that have some of the books talked about and might loan them to you so you can see what works for you. and quite a few of the books are available thru the catalog places like C&G in CA...Mac's..Ddrake...Sacramento Ford, etc.....good luck.....Mike Last edited by Mike in AZ; 11-07-2015 at 11:51 AM. Reason: more info

11-07-2015, 12:11 PM	#8
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 715	Re: Flathead book Jacob, I have some of the valve tools you'll need. When you get up this way you are more than welcome to borrow them. Should also have some of the service manuals. I have a boxes of V8 times you also can borrow. John

11-07-2015, 12:27 PM	#9
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,862	Re: Flathead book Your best bet would be an old motors manual. Something from the late 30's try a library.

11-07-2015, 05:01 PM	#10
jacob smith Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New ringgold pa Posts: 311	Re: Flathead book Thanks for the help I will look into work show manuals and some of the books. John I will take you up on your tools when I to that point Jacob __________________ Ford

11-07-2015, 06:47 PM	#11
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: Flathead book This is another great book. Tells you everything that you should know about the Flathead Ford V8 Engines.

11-07-2015, 11:29 PM	#12
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: Flathead book Having dedicated flathead tools is a must, IMO. A brake drum puller, a valve pry bar, a valve retainer hook (I made mine from 3/16 rod). Most things can be done with regular tools, but having those dedicated flathead tools makes life so much easier, and they're not expensive.

11-08-2015, 10:48 AM	#13
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,185	Re: Flathead book In addition to the books mentioned I also find a Motors Manual from the period has very good information on repair of all parts of the car. Most of it step by step. You can pick one up on ebay. John