Ford's Model T put America on wheels. His flathead (valve-in-block) V8, introduced in 1932, was durable, powerful, and extremely adaptable and is the engine which inspired three generations of hot-rodders and put America onto the race tracks. "How to Build a Flathead Ford V-8" was written with machine-shop experience and features all the parts and procedures for three distinct engine build-ups. Detailed information features all clearances and machining procedures and includes 250 photos in full color.
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• Includes a detailed work-up of the rare Ardun kit, a conversion designed by engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov, who went on to produce the Corvette for General Motors.
• Captain George McNicholl is just that, a captain, master of deep-sea vessels out of Vancouver, Canada, for 30 years.
• Captain McNicholl has an abiding interest in the hot-rod Ford, and is a member of hot-rod and custom-car clubs, with specialties in the flathead and the Ardun modifications.
• McNicholl has built – "modified" – all three of the types of flathead shown in How to Build – carbureted, blown, and the Ardun type.
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George McNicholl purchased his first automobile engine (a Ford flathead V-8) when he was 12 years old and has had a hand in car and engine building ever since. He is the author of four other Motorbooks publications: How To Build a Flathead Ford V-8, How To Build Vintage Hot Rod V-8 Engines, How To Build Ford Flathead V-8 Horsepower, and How To Build Classic Hot Rod V-8 Engines. McNicholl lives in
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Not a lot of real in depth info, experience, or tricks and tips. The text reminds me of lots of magazine build-up articles, "disassemble this part, check clearance on that part, we used XYZ heads, etc." I would rate the information just average. On the other hand, the photography is EXCELLENT and all in color. The book is almost worth the price just for that, but don't buy it with the idea of learning a lot. Frank Oddo and Tex Smith's books are better in that regard.
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Rebuilding a Ford Flathead V-8,
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This book is extremely beneficial for someone that wants to build a hot rod engine. The author explains what brand and part number he uses for different applications. He also explains all the machining that needs to be done and how to do it.
However, if you are looking for an instruction manual to overhaul your stock engine, you will have to look elsewhere. I'm still looking for a detailed manual that will walk a first time engine builder through an overhaul.
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If you are building an 8ba 49-53 Ford flathead this book may help if however you have a 32 -48 flathead v8 it is useless they should mention that .
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The first engine I am going to describe is somewhat unique by today's standards. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
polished stainless steel bolts, parallel decked, valve lifter gallery, valve lifter bosses, cap support bridges, oil pump idler gear cover, gapping piston rings, oil pump idler gear shaft, using silicone sealant, aluminum camshaft timing gear, aluminum timing gear cover, crankshaft gear woodruff key, main bearing housing bores, water outlet elbow gaskets, spark plug tubes, chrome acorn nut, crankshaft pulley woodruff key, intake valve seat inserts, pushrod bushing, wrist pin perpendicular, oil filter bracket, valve guide bushings, alloy steel crankshaft, crankshaft sleeve, net valve lift Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Speedway Motors, Ford Truck, Ross Racing Pistons, Iskenderian Racing Cams, Federal Mogul, Sealed Power, Ford Motor Company, Luke's Custom Machine, Summit Racing Equipment, Canadian Ford, Crower Cams, Ardun Engine Company, Luke Balogh, Michigan Bearings, Spiro Lox, Ardun Enterprises, Blower Drive Service, Boost Limit, Cam File, Cam Specs, Combustion Space, Crane Cams, Cyl Vol, Exh Duration, Exhaust System New!
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The first engine I am going to describe is somewhat unique by today's standards. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
polished stainless steel bolts, parallel decked, valve lifter gallery, valve lifter bosses, cap support bridges, oil pump idler gear cover, gapping piston rings, oil pump idler gear shaft, using silicone sealant, aluminum camshaft timing gear, aluminum timing gear cover, crankshaft gear woodruff key, main bearing housing bores, water outlet elbow gaskets, spark plug tubes, chrome acorn nut, crankshaft pulley woodruff key, intake valve seat inserts, pushrod bushing, wrist pin perpendicular, oil filter bracket, valve guide bushings, alloy steel crankshaft, crankshaft sleeve, net valve lift Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Speedway Motors, Ford Truck, Ross Racing Pistons, Iskenderian Racing Cams, Federal Mogul, Sealed Power, Ford Motor Company, Luke's Custom Machine, Summit Racing Equipment, Canadian Ford, Crower Cams, Ardun Engine Company, Luke Balogh, Michigan Bearings, Spiro Lox, Ardun Enterprises, Blower Drive Service, Boost Limit, Cam File, Cam Specs, Combustion Space, Crane Cams, Cyl Vol, Exh Duration, Exhaust System New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- How to Build a Hot Rod Model A Ford by Dennis W. Parks in Back Matter
- How to Build a Hot Rod by Dennis W. Parks in Back Matter
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