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Jonnyenglish · 04-09-2016, 01:53 AM

I have a question regarding a 24 stud flathead, i believe its a 221ci 85hp in a 39 tudor sedan deluxe that i have just imported into the UK.

Im totally new to these engines.
The car clearly hasnt been used or run for a while and there are a few parts missing but am needing to know how to deal with engine. I understand that they can crack, firstly i need to establish whether my engine is worth saving (i hope so as prices of flatheads in the UK are not cheap), it turns over by hand, the oil looks good on the dipstick. Where is it normal for them to crack, and what would be your first checks and steps in getting it running. I dont want to ruin it, if it was potentially good.
Also parts are expensive as i have to get them shipped from the US so dont want to order parts for it until i know its worth it.
Look forward to any help.

04-09-2016, 01:53 AM	#1
Jonnyenglish Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: united Kingdom Posts: 58	24 stud flathead I have a question regarding a 24 stud flathead, i believe its a 221ci 85hp in a 39 tudor sedan deluxe that i have just imported into the UK. Im totally new to these engines. The car clearly hasnt been used or run for a while and there are a few parts missing but am needing to know how to deal with engine. I understand that they can crack, firstly i need to establish whether my engine is worth saving (i hope so as prices of flatheads in the UK are not cheap), it turns over by hand, the oil looks good on the dipstick. Where is it normal for them to crack, and what would be your first checks and steps in getting it running. I dont want to ruin it, if it was potentially good. Also parts are expensive as i have to get them shipped from the US so dont want to order parts for it until i know its worth it. Look forward to any help.