The Ford Flathead is the engine first introduced by Ford in 1932 and quickly became an icon of the motorsports and automotive industry. Despite its limitations in performance, classic car enthusiasts and enthusiasts still love this engine because of the uniqueness and personality it brings to their vehicles. In recent years, Ford Flathead Engines performance reproduction has been a hotly debated topic on automotive technology forums. Grasping that trend, Flathead Engine Rebuild & Modify Book was born to provide readers with the necessary knowledge and skills to build this famous engine.

Flathead Engine Rebuild & Modify Book Information 

Title: Ford Flathead Engines: How to Rebuild & Modify

Author: Tony Thacker and Mike Herman

Language: English 

Pages: 144

Illustrations: 577 color photos 

Publication Date: 29/07/2016

Publisher: Car Tech 

Format: Ebook

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What’s in the Flathead Engine Rebuild & Modify Book? 

About the Author

Flathead Engine Rebuild & Modify Book Written by Tony Thacker and Mike Herman. For those who love learning about automotive technology documents, it must be no stranger to author Tony Thacker – The man behind many famous titles on the topic of engine repair and regeneration. Some of his famous works include: How to Build Affordable Hot Rods, How to Paint Muscle Cars & Show Cars Like a Pro, Vintage Speed Parts: The Equipment That Fueled the Industry,… 

Currently, Mike Herman is working at H&H Flatheads. During his career he built many flathead engines so he is very knowledgeable about the construction and operation of this type of engine.

Flathead Engine Rebuild & Modify Book Content 

In Flathead Engine Rebuild & Modify Book, 2 authors respectively presented topics on:

• Instructions for disassembling, cleaning, checking and re-assembly of the engine
• How to choose components and parts to ensure both performance and coordination?
• History of formation and development of the Flathead Engine engine
• Useful tips during engine regeneration

In addition, with each content, there will be corresponding illustrations to help readers easily visualize and follow. In short, this book is a useful resource for readers who are looking to learn how to reproduce and modify the Flathead Engine.

Table Of Content 

Chapter 1: A Brief History of the Ford Flathead V-8 

• Growing Pains 
• Surviving the Great Depression 
• Building Up to the End 

Chapter 2: Engine ID, Equipment and Tools 

• What Is the Goal? 
• Selecting a Candidate 
• Identification Research 
• Cleanup 
• Special Tools 
• Basic Tools 

Chapter 3: Disassembly 

• Fuel Pump, Starter and Accessories 
• Intake Manifold, Water Pump and Timing Cover 
• Cylinder Heads 
• Oil Filter, Pan and Pump 
• Bearing Caps 
• Rods and Pistons 
• Valve Assembly 
• Bellhousing and Clutch Assembly 

Chapter 4: Cleaning 

• Block Cleaning 
• Hot Tanking 
• Rust Removal 
• Cylinder Head Cleaning 
• Crankshaft Cleaning 
• Sludge Trap Plugs Removal 

Chapter 5: Inspection 

• Crack Detection 
• Magnafluxing 
• Pressure Testing 
• Head Inspection 
• Crank Inspection
• Rod Inspection 
• Sonic Testing 

Chapter 6: Machine Shop 

• Blueprinting and Balancing 
• Balancing and Honing the Rods 
• Balancing the Pistons 
• Balancing the Crank 
• Crack Repair 
• Cylinder Boring 
• Align Boring 
• Sleeving 
• Honing 
• Decking 
• Power Slot Relieving 
• Pressure Sealing
• Valveseat Installation 
• Valveseat Grinding 
• Cylinder Heads 

Chapter 7: Selecting Parts 

• Source List 

Chapter 8: Final Assembly 

• Oil Gallery Plug 
• Camshaft 
• Oil Pump Gear 
• Fuel Pump Pushrod Bushing 
• Valvetrain 
• Oil Deflectors 
• Crankcase Breather Tube 
• Rear Oil Slinger 
• Crankshaft 
• Pistons 
• Camshaft Gears 
• Oil Pump 
• Crankshaft 
• Water Pump 
• Oil Pan 
• Pulleys 
• Flywheel 
• Head and Head Gasket 
• Finishing 

Chapter 9: Start-Up 

• Run-In Procedure 
• Fire-Up in the Car 
• Chapter 10: Building a Performance Flathead 
• Block 
• Rotating Assembly 
• Porting the Block 
• Porting the Intake Manifold 
• Valves 
• Block Honing 
• Assembly 
• Oil Pan 
• Heads