Copper head gaskets are sold by SCE. Coolant needs to remain in liquid form when it circulates through the motor. Im not sure what has happened to the project since but some chatter on the H.A.M.B suggests that Jon Hall on Shadow Rods may be involved? or Best Offer. It offers adapter kits to mate GM automatic transmissions and Ford C4 automatics to 49-53 8BA blocks, as well as a variety of adapters to mate both early and late flatheads to most GM and Ford manual transmissions. Its the ol friend of a friend connection that brought him to the correct 1936 Ford coupe. I wish I could have stuck around for the next couple of years. At one end there are restorers who insist on putting everything back to exact original condition. A good supply of new French (really) blocks exist and outfits like Scat make new H-beam rods and sell cranks with up to a 4.5-inch stroke. Too high a compression ratio and the engine peaks early due to restricted top-end breathing. Not only has Don Ferguson continued to reproduce the heads, but he's taken the baton and run with it, the result being this high-grade 356-T6 aluminum block that now means it's possible to. Solve cooling problems by using a modern water pump available through Speedway Motors and other sources. Correct-length flathead 1.800 intake/1.600 exhaust valves are available from flathead specialists like Baron Racing. But you will notice a gauge that youve probably never seen and thats the blower pressure gauge that RR&C had made up for this particular blown ARDUN. Hilborn and Ardun Enterprises offer EFI conversions that look like old-time stacks but with EFI nozzles. The 2-inch rod journals are very popular because their diameter and width permits the use of readily available 215-inch-style Buick/Olds/Rover V-8 bearings. They're made in USA, complicated and produced in small numbers and that is reflected in the price of approximately $15,000/pair. Relieved blocks must have the reliefs filled to use Ardun heads. The 49-53 8BA block (, Fergusons Ardun kit includes heads; valvetrain spark-plug tubes; valve covers; Coke-bottl, Compared to the original Ardun (bottom), the new kit (top) includes stronger rocker stands, Tom Roberts makes this trick two-piece intake. At one end there are restorers who insist on putting everything back to exact original condition. Stay tuned for further updates on this project. Reserve these early blocks for collector cars due to their inferior head-retention and bearing design; speed equipment availability for them is also severely limited. "Of 17 new records established at this meet, 12 of them were set with overhead valve engines." The sight of this engine certainly drew a crowd when Mark Kirby opened the hood of his full fendered 34 Ford five-window coupe. This encouraged the old-time flathead parts guys (or their sons) to start repopping the old parts. The fastest guys both naturally aspirated and blown run high-dome pistons. The flathead's compression ratio is well suited to supercharging, and besides, what could be more hot rod than a blower poking through the hood? The stock flathead oiling system is marginal for performance use. Fel-Pro and Victor continue to make head gaskets too. But with modern solid cams and big stroker cranks, overall engine rpm and piston speed is considerably higher than the old stockers. The only aluminum flathead block commercially available that I know of at this time is the block made by Don Ferguson for his Ardun heads. French blocks already h, Before the SCTA banned French blocks, Ron Main was treating this one to his valve-reversal, Piston evolution, from left: Not a cartoon caricature, the modern 50s-cast Hi-duty Ford O, Chamber evolution, from left: The early 32-36-style chamber worked with flat-top pistons, The 7/16 popup piston is at 23 degrees BTDC, the point where its 60-degree chamfer starts. Stewart-Warner 2-3/8-inch-diameter gauges mounted into the stock dashboard with a clock mounted in the glovebox door. French blocks have some unique features and are covered separately. Isn't Don Ferguson making an 8BA aluminum Flathead style block? In fact, unless you have a badly core-shifted block, most of them can accept a whopping 0.1875-inch overbore (3/16-inch over standard). Stromberg in England is producing new Strombergs again. The 2N has some component changes due to wartime shortages. Don was interested, but his approach would be different from Orosco's. There are builders on the left and right coasts and all points in-between who assemble reliable, powerful, 150-200hp engines, or you can buy new parts and build one yourself. In 1947, long before Zora Arkus-Duntov became famous for his work developing the Corvette and performance Chevrolet parts, he and his brother Yura designed what has been considered the ultimate flathead performance mod-turning the engine into an overhead-valve hemi. The Sharp 32 triple carburetor intake is one of the few that accepts Holley 94s and Stromberg 97s. So, there is room for a little improvement over the original design, especially taking into account the advances in technology and engineering in the intervening 60 years! Tom Roberts starts with the Speedway pump, modifies it for even more flow, and also redoes the snout to accept modern, bolt-on, serpentine-belt pulleys. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. For improved cooling efficiency, original '49-'53 pumps have more impeller vanes than earlier models. While attending college he gained interest in making parts for himself and started making some speed equipment and honed his pattern making skills.In 1964, Ken built an improved air-powered vacuum system known as the Air-Vacuum System which helped found his dental equipment company A-dec. Ken and Joan have grown the company to become the leading manufacture of dental equipment in the world offering a com-plete line of dental equipment.Throughout the years he has been a classic car collector and enthusiast. Since taking on the cylinder heads, Don's fabrication business has grown to encompass much more than just the Ardun conversions. Keeping three sets, he sold the remaining 27 and then sold the tooling, dies, and plans to Don Ferguson Jr. You can find out more at Don's Web site, www.ardun.com. Relieved blocks must have the reliefs filled to use Ardun heads. Finally, there are brand-new aluminum blocks and Ardun OHV conversion heads and valvetrains. 225: Hooligans In Hot Rods Getting Hamburgers, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Amies Flathead is moving in the direction of 400 hp and for a street Flathead that should provide plenty of excitement. Built in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. It was great to meet Mark and Phil, and we hope they have a safe trip back to the cold and snowy territory called Michigan. Solve cooling problems by using a modern water pump available through Speedway Motors and other sources. No one runs the old weak stock ignitions anymore. A very brief history goes something like this: In 1947, years before his involvement with the Corvette, Zora Arkus-Duntov, along with his brother, Yura, designed an overhead conversion for the Ford Flathead V-8, marketing them as Ardun-an acronym of their second name, originally manufactured in New York and later assembled in England and fitted to many Allard sports cars, hence the confusing differences in the script cast into the valve covers. Tom Roberts starts with the Speedway pump, modifies it for even more flow, and also redoes the snout to accept modern, bolt-on, serpentine-belt pulleys. It also sells gear-re, This all-Wilcap engine sports Wilcaps Sharp heads and intake, a gear-reduction starter, a. We have continually grown and expanded our engine services. Even stock flatheads can run 6-7 psi boost with no problem. We mentioned an ARDUN Flathead V-8. Relieved blocks must have the reliefs filled to use Ardun heads. Mooneyes also offers throttle-bodies that resemble Strombergs. This S, New French blocks are pickled in cosmoline, sealed in plastic bags, and packed in wooden c, This French block was machined and heavily ported by Baron Racing. The first-design 32 through early 38 engines had only 21 cylinder-head studs and until mid 1936 even used poured babbit main bearings. The Chevys crank diameter is only 0.060-inch smaller than the flatheads. While exact ignition timing will vary per combination, in general flatheads running gasoline like about 23 degrees total advance normally aspirated and just 19 degrees with a blower. From help designing the runners of his manifold to enter the block at a 45 degree angle to act as an extension of the ports to making his manifold have a 180 degree pattern to distribute the fuel equally. Copyright 2000-2009 Jelsoft Enterprises Limited. The body has an assortment of mild changes but we feel they are well measured as the coupe has a great stance and the appropriate hot rod look. (The Fergusons represent three generations of speed. Mooneyes also offers throttle-bodies that resemble Strombergs. A high-pressure system will run fine with no boiling, even at 190-210-degree gauge temps. 226: Big News for The Custom Car Revival! Younger guys yearned for a simpler, back to basics approach. Because the French version was used in trucks, the intake- and exhaust-port throats are choked down under the valve pockets, so extensive port-work is required for racing. Phone: (818) 248-2371. About H&H Flatheads: Founded in 2003 by Mike Herman, H&H Flatheads is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Pull off said cover and the biggest difference you see is the change in the rocker arms. Somewhere in the middle is the largest group: Potential street rodders who just want reasonably fast hot rods without having a cookie-cutter, 1-800-car. With modern aftermarket cranks and rods using modern insert bearings, 5,500 rpm normally aspirated is not a problem, even with only three main bearings. It becomes an evolution,and makes the sport better, and everybody gains. Cams like this with good aftermarket heads are capable of producing 200 hp and 240 lb-ft naturally aspirated, and over 300 hp and 350 lb-ft with a blower. Research has shown there's relatively little air movement over the base of the block. Cast in Los Angeles from the highest quality T6 tempered A356 aluminum and CNC machined, the 24-stud Wilson & Woods heads are designed to fit the desirable 1949-53 8BA flathead. If theres one thing that we all have in common its the miles we travel and the time we invest in finding the right project. The engine may feel better with 27-30 degrees total timing (as read on the crank), but Baron says it slows up the flame travel. Enter the Ferguson family. $299.00. In fact, unless you have a badly core-shifted block, most of them can accept a whopping 0.1875-inch overbore (3/16-inch over standard). Stromberg in England is producing new Strombergs again. The flathead blocks to get are those with a 3 3/16-inch bore. He joined the Navy and went to the South Pacific as a Foundrymans Assistant. Available in center and front water neck. There are several techniques; the accompanying photos show the method preferred by Baron Racing. Here we have botha great car and a great story. Seal the heads to the block using slick new graphite-impregnated head gaskets available from Best Gasket, Reds Headers, and Tatom. He is now replicating S.Co.T. Austin Lincoln 337 Heads With just three mains (modern V-8s have five), a flatties bottom-end is marginal for high, Tom Roberts uses a 6-inch-od early 327 Chevy small-journal damper, honed and rebroached wi, Dont want to do any machining? With modern aftermarket cranks and rods using modern insert bearings, 5,500 rpm normally aspirated is not a problem, even with only three main bearings. jimmy six, Jan 3, 2023. For reasons known only to the crazy French, flatheads were used in French Army trucks through the early 90s. The front fenders were then modified to allow for valve cover clearance. For that, you're getting cylinder heads with a ton of development work and premium-quality pieces. A new player is Gemini Electronic Fuel Injection, a complete bolt-on flathead conversion kit based on the self-programming Prodigious fuel injection system. Improved internal components and casting technology make them more reliable and leak-free. Unfortunately, old-school resistance to this "new and improved" part is so extensive that the SCTA has banned the blocks from competing in classic land speed racing classes. The Chrisman brothers competition coupeso handsome it warranted its own "Fantastic Coupe" feature in the magazine as well as a Rex Burnett cutaway drawingused an innovative rear engine-mount cradle that could be uncoupled from the chassis to speed repairs or swaps. Making power with a flathead is a fine balancing act, juggling the higher thermodynamic potential of raising compression against improving airflow through the combustion chamber. He has even made some aluminum. Aree the new aluminum flathead locks in production yet? French blocks are hybrids, essentially a '49-'53 8BA in terms of deck height and front-end, but with the integral cast bellhousing and corresponding oil pan as found on the '38 1/2-'48 59A. Finally, there are brand-new aluminum blocks and Ardun OHV conversion heads and valvetrains. While enduing lifes ups and downs, hes held steadfast to what he likes in vintage tin, a 1936 Ford coupe. Enjoyed this Post? Rising from the console is a 1939 Ford truck shifter handle, while immediately alongside is a 1936 Ford steering column complete with ignition key and topped with a 1935 Chevy steering wheel. Its only right. Tony Baron says French blocks can be bored 0.250-over (1/4 inch). Provided you have an original bellhousing, you can use available Trans-Dapt adapters to install Ford passenger-car transmissions from the mid '60s to the late '70s behind the '49-'53 flatties. K&F Show #258: The Masters and Adam Sandlers 74 Duster; Movie Review Revisit Happy Gilmore! Earlier 3 1/16-inch-bore blocks will only go 0.090-over. It has a f, Block mods for adjustable lifters: With the windowed solid flat-tappet lifter, drill a sma, Built to Barons specs, this 12-quart pan with integral windage tray fits 59A and French i, Baron Racings full-flow oil system: Plug the existing main-feed lower lateral port at the, Drill a 3/8-inch hole from the bottom of the cam bore to the rear main journal (photo 2, E, Baron Racing intakes include the Thickstun two-carb high-rise (left), shown here with Chan, The original Edelbrock four-barrel carb intakes were designed for small, now-obsolete, Car, Wilcap is reproducing Sharp intake manifolds. It must have a stock style front for the pumps and front cover or my water pump kits wouldn't work. Al moved to So Cal with his family from Oklahoma in the 30s and started working in shops and garages. The old cam grinders-including Isky, Schneider, Elgin, and others-have both old and new cam grinds. A good supply of new French (really) blocks exist and outfits like Scat make new H-beam rods and sell cranks with up to a 4.5-inch stroke. These Lincoln V12 Smooth Aluminum Heads are made in the USA and have the water outlet in the stock location. We are always coming up with new products including Navarro air cleaners, Navarro 471 Blower Kits, V8 60 adjustable lifters, and the NEW S.Co.T. The current incarnation is 3 inches taller than the originals and has smaller 1 1/2-inch ports (vintage versions had 1 3/4 ports, but the new casting is thick enough to hog 'em out). Trying to gain back compression ratio by using popup pistons may improve airflow provided proper attention is paid to the transfer area and overall piston-to-combustion chamber interface. The new block is capable of much more horsepower because of additional webbing and four-bolt mains. Remember, this Flathead is brought to life through an Autotrend EFI system requiring the use of modern electronics and a means of control. Unfortunately, old-school resistance to this new and improved part is so extensive that the SCTA has banned the blocks from competing in classic land speed racing classes. Ultimately, there are equal-length race headers available from Tatom Custom Engines. He is now replicating S.Co.T. Are you saying that theres a FLATHEAD in there ? Lifters look nearly identical to the originals, except his are made from solid chilled iron. You need to know the differences and which one is right for your build. The new Sharp V8 60 flathead cylinder heads feature a centered, bolt on water neck. Most flattie builders modify factory pans. A recent test of a prototype set of Hammerhead's castings bolted on a 427ci small-block stroker produced over 600 hp with a streetable hydraulic roller camshaft and 600 lb-ft of torque. From its debut in 1932 to the end of its U.S. production life in 1953, the flathead Ford underwent three major evolutionary changes. Magnuson offers an Eaton blower kit, while Joe Abbin of Roadrunner Engineering has Weiand 142 and 174 supercharger setups. Hilborn and Ardun Enterprises offer EFI conversions that look like old-time stacks but with EFI nozzles. Still not enough? By the time the 60s arrived, engine coolant replaced gasoline as a method of providing heat probably a wise choice. The new engines overpowered the old chassis, so modern suspensions and disc-brake swaps were added to the mix. There are over 50 different flathead intake manifolds, but they arent all created equal. I love your style Corky. The heads come complete with Isky valve springs, 1.5-inch diameter stainless steel valves, adjustable push rods, lifters, custom head gaskets and a pair of exhaust flanges. Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:17 am Post subject: Re: Chrysler 6 cyl flathead. It offers adapter kits to mate GM automatic transmissions and Ford C4 automatics to '49-'53 8BA blocks, as well as a variety of adapters to mate both early and late flatheads to most GM and Ford manual transmissions. The aluminum blocks used on the various all-aluminum Ardun builds are from Don Ferguson and are Ardun-only items. Maybe they are only for dragsters. Tony Baron runs 10 degrees of base timing and 23 degrees max at full advance. The new block is capable of much more horsepower because of additional webbing and four-bolt mains. Small logo on front, large logo on back. You may lose as much as 30 hp above 4,500 rpm. That should get any hot rodders beat to quicken and pique his curiosity. He traveled from home to New Mexico then to Los Angeles and onto Sacramento where he located the perfect foundation for his new build. No one runs the old weak stock ignitions anymore. Most stock flatheads never came with an effective harmonic damper. On the street, flatheads are happy on today's crappy gas, because that's the only kind of gas there was back in the '30s. What you see here, however, isn't just a pair of reproduction heads atop a Ford block but instead a brand-new, 284ci, all-aluminum improved block, reproduction Ardun heads, and vintage 4-71 blower (the only old part on the whole deal) bolted to a new manifold from Ken Austin. Flathead gurus like Don Ferguson and Tony Baron strongly urge that hot rod engines run a harmonic damper. Custom billets stretch all the way to 4.5-inch stroke. He apprenticed as a pattern makers helper when the war broke out. He works with a couple different cam grinders and will help spec the stick to deliver the poweror the lopedesired. The high-tech engineered design has a runne, A unique feature of Magnusons Eaton blower is the bypass valve (arrow) that opens under c, The improved 49-53 pump (left) can be used in place of the early pump (right) by pluggin, Typical water pumps, from left: a 38-48 passenger-car pump modified for a bolt-on pulley, This is MSDs 8BA billet flathead distributor (PN 8574) that works with all the trick MSD. Although a shade darker than stock, the Cloud Mist Gray comes from the color charts of PPG. Trying to gain back compression ratio by using popup pistons may improve airflow provided proper attention is paid to the transfer area and overall piston-to-combustion chamber interface. Tom Roberts new two-piece crossflow utilizes the latest in airflow technology. Recommended bottom-line street-gas-friendly compression ratios are between 7.5-8:1 on naturally aspirated engines and 6.5-7.0:1 with a blower. Brand New. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements). Fabled Stromberg 97 carbs are back, but you can also upgrade to modern Holley four-barrels or even electronic-fuel-injection systems. Newly Engineered Flathead V8 Block - Motor City Speed Equipment - Automotive American Newly Engineered Flathead V8 Block - Motor City Speed Equipment Advertisements Googling around as you do I initially found the story of Mark Kirby's newly engineered Flathead V8 block on the Coker Tyres website This is a quite old story from back in 2010 Kop The headliner is a tan wool while the carpeting and floor mats are a dark brown tight weave pile all from the sewing machine of Putnam. All flatheads overheat, then the blocks crack. The current incarnation is 3 inches taller than the originals and has smaller 1 1/2-inch ports (vintage versions had 1 3/4 ports, but the new casting is thick enough to hog em out). (Tucked away in another barn are future projects, such as a 1940 Suburban and a 1938 Chevy cabriolet.)
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