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<blockquote data-quote="Rooster1971" data-source="post: 1985017" data-attributes="member: 19292"><p>I'm totally with you on the flathead in an early ford. Nothing looks or sounds better than a hoped up flatty.</p><p></p><p>I perfer the later 8ba 49-53. They have more cubes, and easier and cheaper for parts. I would try and find a mercury if you can. They have a 4" stroke with 255ci vs. Ford 239ci</p><p></p><p>If you can find a known good block that has already been checked, this is the way to go. They are notorious for cracking between the valve seat and the cylinder. I had a friend that had a few blocks cleaned and magnetic particle tested before he got a good one. It was a frustrating experience for him to say the least. </p><p> </p><p>I've heard guys say you can pin the cracks, but I have no idea on this and would definitely want someone to know what they are doing. It is not cheap to build up a flathead. I saw one a couple weeks ago at a swap that was hopped up with 3 deuces, stroked and isky cam and the guy wanted $6000.</p><p></p><p>I was wanting a flathead for my A coupe, but couldn't scape up the scratch and opted for a 283 out of a 60 chevy. I know, I know not near as cool but alot cheaper to build and more power. Not as much soul. </p><p></p><p>My pop has a few 8ba motors he might let go of one if your interested. I have no idea on the condition though. They all would need checked. Pm me if interested.</p><p></p><p>There were a few French army surplus motors floating around for awhile, but they are starting to be hard to find. The French produced them until fairly recently. They are a bit different, sort of a blend between the early and late flathead.</p><p></p><p>Good luck! If you can pull it off you definitely won't regret it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rooster1971, post: 1985017, member: 19292"] I'm totally with you on the flathead in an early ford. Nothing looks or sounds better than a hoped up flatty. I perfer the later 8ba 49-53. They have more cubes, and easier and cheaper for parts. I would try and find a mercury if you can. They have a 4" stroke with 255ci vs. Ford 239ci If you can find a known good block that has already been checked, this is the way to go. They are notorious for cracking between the valve seat and the cylinder. I had a friend that had a few blocks cleaned and magnetic particle tested before he got a good one. It was a frustrating experience for him to say the least. I've heard guys say you can pin the cracks, but I have no idea on this and would definitely want someone to know what they are doing. It is not cheap to build up a flathead. I saw one a couple weeks ago at a swap that was hopped up with 3 deuces, stroked and isky cam and the guy wanted $6000. I was wanting a flathead for my A coupe, but couldn't scape up the scratch and opted for a 283 out of a 60 chevy. I know, I know not near as cool but alot cheaper to build and more power. Not as much soul. My pop has a few 8ba motors he might let go of one if your interested. I have no idea on the condition though. They all would need checked. Pm me if interested. There were a few French army surplus motors floating around for awhile, but they are starting to be hard to find. The French produced them until fairly recently. They are a bit different, sort of a blend between the early and late flathead. Good luck! If you can pull it off you definitely won't regret it. [/QUOTE]
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