The Ford Flathead V8
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Flathead Ford Engines

All the parts you need to make a flathead Ford V8. This is an early engine with the split valve guides.

Flathead Ford Specifications

Flathead Ford Heads

Flathead Ford Valvetrain

Flathead Ford valvetrain. The large-diameter guides are removeable. This is an oversize racing valve without the flared tip and an aftermarket adjustable lifter.

Flathead Ford Intakes

This is Stuart Hilborn's first production Hilborn fuel injection setup.

Four Stromberg two-barrels feed this pretty street rod engine.

Flathead Ford Oiling System

Flathead Ford Blocks

Machinist setting up to bore a flathead block. This one has been ported and relieved.

Flathead Ford Reciprocating Assembly

Stroker kit for the flathead, circa 1959. Stroked crank, high-pin pistons, rebuilt rods, and new rings and bearings. This kit uses the floating rod bearings.

Flathead Ford Exhaust Manifolds

Flathead Ford Miscellaneous Bits