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How to Build a Flathead Ford V-8 (Motorbooks Workshop)

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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.

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.

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 .