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Flathead Disassembly Help

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by DvlDg29, Jan 23, 2013.

  1. 40FordGuy
    Joined: Mar 24, 2008
    Posts: 2,907

    40FordGuy
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    I had good luck by putting the block in a drum, and adding enough kerosene to submerge it. I stood it on end, pan, heads, and intake removed.

    4TTRUK
     
  2. fenders53
    Joined: Jan 18, 2013
    Posts: 26

    fenders53
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    from Iowa

    Sounds expensive these days. How many gallons of kerosene to sink a flatty?
     
  3. If you go on you tube they are showing you how to remove the valves , guides etc....


    Frenchy
     
  4. DvlDg29
    Joined: Jul 1, 2012
    Posts: 46

    DvlDg29
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    from NJ

    So I'm getting more confident with my disassembly and my growing skills, thanks in large part to you guys. I sprayed PB penetrating oil on the pistons, which were stuck and now I have an engine that spins by hand. There is also no visible rust in the cylinders, so I'm cautiously optimistic that this block will be pretty clean. Next step is the crank pulley, timing gear, and lifters and cam. Then roll it over and check under the pan to see the next "hold your breath" section. Thanks to all you guys for the info and knowledge.
     
  5. Larry W
    Joined: Oct 12, 2009
    Posts: 742

    Larry W
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    from kansas

    you might want to visit Ford Barn.com. they will have all the help you will need.
     
  6. DvlDg29
    Joined: Jul 1, 2012
    Posts: 46

    DvlDg29
    Member
    from NJ

    Yeah, dig that forum too. Honestly though I've been more of a lurker there absorbing knowledge as opposed to asking direct questions. Now that I'm knuckle deep in the flatty now I will probably become more active there too.
     
  7. J'st Wandering
    Joined: Jan 28, 2004
    Posts: 1,772

    J'st Wandering
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    I think your questions have been answers with plenty of opposing opinions here. How many opposing opinions do you need? :)

    Alot of the flathead guys over there are over here.

    Neal
     
    Last edited: Feb 28, 2013
  8. DvlDg29
    Joined: Jul 1, 2012
    Posts: 46

    DvlDg29
    Member
    from NJ

    Hate to dig up an old thread but I figured that everyone who gave me good suggestions would want some closure. I got a call from the machine shop today and I guess there were more issues than expected. There was a crack that ran down into a cylinder and into an exhaust valve. There are two in that valve and some cracks in the deck. They quoted $1900 to fix so I guess this block will now teach me how to port and polish and maybe relieve. I didn't pay much for the block and I learned a ton tearing it down so I can't complain. I can't imagine that every flathead out there will cost me $2k in machine work. I don't have a car for it yet so I guess I'll re focus on acquiring a frame/chassis and body until I find another. Thanks for all the help.
     
  9. fenders53
    Joined: Jan 18, 2013
    Posts: 26

    fenders53
    Member
    from Iowa

    A block will find you. 8BA are not that rare yet. You might throw up an ad on Craiglist. I found a couple for 100 each. I am also building a flatty for a car I don't own yet. :)
     
  10. DvlDg29
    Joined: Jul 1, 2012
    Posts: 46

    DvlDg29
    Member
    from NJ

    Yeah, I keep an eye on Craigslist. I've seen a bunch out there and that's why I decided that $2k was a little more that I wanted to spend. Good luck with your flatty.
     
  11. bigbren
    Joined: Apr 1, 2009
    Posts: 31

    bigbren
    Member

    Torch is what worked for me.
     

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