I BOUGHT A FORD FLATHEAD V8 AND IT'S NOT LOOKING GOOD
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- As the sun set on a Friday evening, I stumbled upon an Instagram story showcasing a flathead engine with a bold "$300" overlay on a "for sale" post. Its exterior appeared surprisingly clean, and I couldn't resist the allure of this deal. I thought, why not take the risk, purchase it, and embark on a journey of discovery by tearing it apart?
My initial expectations were rather low; I doubted this engine would ever turn over and roar to life. However, one step led to another, and when I finally removed the cylinder heads, what I uncovered was far from promising.
In this video series, you're right here with me, witnessing the entire process unfold. The duration of this series remains uncertain; it might become an extensive chronicle of challenges and triumphs, or it could conclude unexpectedly in the very next video. The outcome is shrouded in mystery, so stay tuned to experience the captivating journey of this flathead engine, where each episode promises new lessons and surprises!
Put that engine stand different way. You should attach flathead at exhausports. If you don't break bellhousing that will crack somewhere another place.
Thanks for the tip! For now I’m going to wedge a 2x4 under the engine to help support it 👍🏽
Have fun bro, I was doing what you're doing 65 years ago,yes what you're learning is" been there,done that from me
That’s awesome ! I appreciate that you understand.
If you have a good block, crankshaft and rods you made money on the deal. In a hot rod build just about every thing else gets replaced.
These are the comments I need!... guys that have done it that can lend advice. Thanks for taking the time Steve.
looks like the block has been relieved .
You could be right… and likely know more than I do. I’m super new to flatheads 😅
I love the flathead in my 32!
I can’t wait to see how you progress with this engine! I’m rooting for you!!!!
Thank you! 👊🏽🤝🏽
It's always fun to jump in head first and learn something new. That's how I learned most everything I know about cars and engines. This was all back before the internet and CZcams video's.. One bit of advice. Never touch a rusty nut or bolt before spraying it with penetrating oil and letting it sit for at least 2 hrs. The best I've used is a mixture of acetone and ATF in a small pump sprayer..
Thanks! I will take all the help I can get, I have heard of that mixture before by sheet metal guys as they work the metal in an English wheel or planishing hammer.
Thanks for the vids I’m working on pulling the motor out of my 46 ford never worked on a flathead before what all was holding the transmission on beside the bell housing bolts I pulled the small cover off the top all I could see was a small spring
very welcome! glad you are diving in... its the best way to learn.
Yes,I commented before that it was a46-48... wrong,as I just saw newer video showing the hand crank pulley on the crank,that of course is a '41 like you say or older.
Awesome thanks for confirming
I love watching old things come back alive. Keep it up man.
Thanks Joey!
I’m in. 🎉great video.
Thank you!
Just happened upon your channel and I think you are gonna have some fun with the flathead. There are lots of great resources here like Zak and others. If I may, I think your channel would be a great interest to others like you and I, that would love to rebuild their own Flathead but, fear is holding them back. I'd be very interested in your journey with this crusty flathead. I would be especially interested if you were to make it as detailed as possible, your oops and awes and lots of technical detail as you work through the project. I have my name in for a nice block at a yard that has a ton of parts and as soon as the guy gets to my 'order' I'm sure he'll find me a great candidate - my only provisos are that it has a complete and free rotating assembly and the block has no cracks through the valve seats - redoing the valve seats is bloody expensive and only a good machine shop can do a proper job. Most of my mechanical chops is with Twin Cam Harley and Evo Sportster so, lot's of knowledge transfer... meh, not likely! Have fun, I'm following!
This was great to read and your input is well received! thank you for taking the time and I'll make it part of the plan... detailed and not ashamed to showcase my mess ups either :) I appreciate very much, one of my goals with CALIROD is for it to be a brand that represents the "garage guy" and empower them by knowing that we all have to start from somewhere!
As was mentioned already. You need to purchase a side mount engine holder. You have way too much weight hanging on the bell housing. Plus you can not remove the clutch and flywheel.
yup, agreed. I have a 2x4 to help support the engine for now but will look into a side mount once I know I can get the manifold and key parts off :) Thanks for the tip!
A mix of trans fluid and Marvel's works great. I have a seized up flathead that I just soaked for a week or so and now it rotates over great and the rings have that sound of cylinder seal I'm about to get it fired up and see
That is awesome! Best of luck!
Great channel. Nice guy. No BS hype. Looking forward to the next one.
This is a great way to start my day… thanks you Chris!
KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU DO . interesting 🇬🇧🧐‼️and awesome 🖖🏻
Thank you 🤘🏽🤝🏽
Excelente Proyecto, Larga vida al Flathad v8. the best ever!
aye que mantenerlos vivos!
That guy from Jennings Motor Sports could get that to run, i bet.
need to look him up!
Bummer about the block hopefully it can clean up almost bought that motor glad I passed on it 😂
I don't blame you for passing on it, it was a gamble for sure! hopefully the next 2-3 videos will determine it fate. Thanks again for not only watching but taking the time to comment! Cheers!
Estas haciendo material de muy buena calidad. I love flathead 🎱♠
muchas gracias Lalo! le seguiere echando ganas!
I had to replace a cracked head on Edna's flathead. Broke a stud off in the block, spent the next 3 weeks trying to get it out thinking I'd ruined the engine the whole time. Sickening feeling. Finally got it out but been afraid to touch the engine since
It can be intimidating at times… 😅
A bar of steel and a mig welder and they usually come right out.
Hummm, I'd dunk that thing into a 45 gal plastic barrel with water and baking soda, plug it to a battery charger and let it cook outside of course for a week or two.
LOL
Seen this before, who knows? at least the rust will be chewed up by the electrolysis process.
Seriously, I'll be watching for the outcome.
lol... that would technically work and might have to do something that extreme. The next video I plan to try and take the oil pan and intake off and then let it sit with rust remover on each end for a few days. Then try to take the engine completely apart. Thanks for sticking around!
Nothing like the sound of a built flathead.
Indeed, I hope I get to hear this one some day... should know more in about 2-3 videos!
I watched Zack at wired customs before attempting the transmission rebuilds I did on my channel. Very informative
Solid guy !
Love your channel
Thanks JG! appreciate the kudos
Emergency brake handle on trans,ha 39 or older or pickup truck
Yup… wondering if that’s the original transmission though
So did you get it to a machine shop and see if it could be saved?
Not yet, going to take it apart first. Do a visual inspection for cracks then get it magnafluxed and hope for the good news
you are Mauri?
Mauri? What’s that ?
that person sold you a boat anchor, shame people sale stuff that aint worth 50.00 bucks in scrap. just so you can play around see what you can learn. 300.00 is way too much to learn for fun time.
The guy who sold it to me was honest about it and since I paid the money he should have no shame… I agreed to it. The motor may only be worth $50 but I certainly can’t find a “complete” engine for $50 anywhere local. I’m still confident I can get my moneys worth… but time will tell! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
@@calirodYou do have to be patient and not hang around the hot rod crowd but just old dudes with old cars. Just look at the prices on the HAMB! I got three engines and all the accessories with two cranks that had been machined(one is a Merc) for $200 as I was helping clean out a shop. Another like that with all accessories for $200. To me all the parts on it help a lot for your future decisions(exhaust, ignition, brackets, etc). After a few years, if you are “out there” they find you. I actually have many more than I will ever likely use. Keep at it.
agreed there are some deal that pop up at times, I recently bought some original 32 parts including a beautiful firewall just like you mentioned... right place right time and was not even posted for sale publicly. Cheers. @@836dmar
the head needs some WD40 around the plugs, let sit overnight and work out the next day..
Correct, I let all the threads soak in penetrating oil and only had trouble with one plug but I think an extractor can get that off if I ever need to use the stock heads.
K swap it!
Lol! Spoken like a true JDM guy. Maybe one day we put a flat head in a Civic and a K series in a Hot Rod 💀🔫⚰️ #collabwithmebro
WD-40?
Not sure what your question is… but yes I use it eventually 🤷🏻♂️
@@calirod
Yes, that was my question hhhh. I saw the other videos later and waiting for the next video. Thank you. Subscribed.
Awesome! thanks for the support! @@progsam
@@calirod 🌷🌷
I used Coca Cola on one of my Beetle engines,it was amazing results.old Trick from one car mechanic
Why is every other video out on restoration or working on old machines, engine bikes, trucks, etc they just go brute force! little wd40 or some blaster oil penetrator can really help and is not crazy expensive under $10 bucks wtf. Stop using brute force
hmmmm... well not sure when I used brute force in this video however I did in PART 2 :) even after using penetrating oil... that is usually an aid but not a solution. Also it happens to all of us, you start off playing nice and as certain things do not work you try new things and slowly use more force. I am sure you have experienced that subtle feeling of impatience when working on something old and rusted as your hands are all greasy, tools are gunked up etc etc :)
@calirod All right, I should have waited to watch the 2nd part, but I did see some tight spark plugs that they could have use some wd40
@@rickrandom716 yeah agreed on that one! I didn’t have any handy till video #2 😅
😂😂😂😂😂😂 nawet w 10 letnim audi wd40 i tym podobne smieci nic nie dadzą, tylko indukcja.
@@calirod pochodzę z Europy centralnej - Polska! - wasz największy sojusznik w Europie 🤣 u nas większość warsztatów ma indukcję 🤙🤙🤙
You should get over to cold war motors and see the flat head V8. They resurrected It looks a lot worse than yours.
You’re the second person to mention that… it has to be good! I’ll check it out.