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Rebuilding the Famous Ford Flathead (Insights) (Paperback)

by Ron Bishop (Author) "In 1932, the first flathead V8 featured a 90-degree block of cast iron alloy, with an L-head/valve design, solid lifters (sometimes referred to as push..." (more)
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A complete, step-by-step, easy-reading guide to restoring the famous Ford V8 Flathead engine... covering all models from 1932 through 1953

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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

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Paperback: 140 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (May 1, 1981)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0830620664
ISBN-13: 978-0830620661
Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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In 1932, the first flathead V8 featured a 90-degree block of cast iron alloy, with an L-head/valve design, solid lifters (sometimes referred to as push rods or cam followers) and a gear-driven camshaft (Fig.1-1). Read the first page

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good basic info, December 18, 2003

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Written a few years before the rebirth of the flathead in street rodding, this book has lots of good basic info to help you rebuild your flathead, or just have an idea of what will happen when you send it out. Not a lot of info on modifying the flathead, better to look for another book for that. Good info, and complete.

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1.0 out of 5 stars DON'T DO IT!!!, June 19, 2008

By	M. Barrows - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

THIS BOOK IS GOOD FOR TOILET READING, BUT NOT REBUILDING ENGINES. WORTHLESS BOOK FOR ANYONE WHO HAS EVERY BLUEPRINTED OR REBUILT AN ENGINE. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars The bebuild manual for flathead, September 3, 2007

By	Paul J. Miller "Paul J miller" (hyde park,ny) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a very, very useful reference book about the Ford Flathead. You do know is an older book, still in print and the pictures are good, but not todays standard. I find reviewing some of the old books, I find items offten overlooked by the newer kids on the block(punt) so a well rounded set of books is aways worth having..

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