Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

I dont know what spec the french crank is. the ford is 239 cu.in., while the merc is 255cu.in.

My copy of the French SUMB truck handbook puts it at 4.2 litres which is 256cu in. Best check the stroke as it is not stated.

Tony, have you seen this website? ; http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/french.htm

[David Dunlop]

So let's just summarize now, Tony.

Several long trips out of town.
The appearance of a mysterious, large tank of bubbly, liquid in the back 40.
Sudden disappearance of said property owner.

Hmmm!

Have you remembered the new insurance policy on yourself, payable to the Estate?

Do keep us posted!


Cheers,


David

[Private_collector]

Hello Gents,

The cranks for the Froggy Flatheads are either 3.75 or 4.00 stroke. I want the 3.75 version, to match up with my rods, which are 7". The "btc" site is the one that had first put some of my fears to rest prior to arranging to look at the block. Just over a week ago I knew absolutely nothing about these engines, now after searching and reading information everywhere, I still know almost nothing! Once I get the block back home, I will make an attachment to bolt onto one lf the exhaust stud sets, so I can rotate it 360 degrees while working on it. In no haste to assemble, and have a couple more books on order, to read before I try anything. Slowly, slowly, catchy monkey!

[Lynn Eades]

Tony, the rods work with both cranks. It's the pistons that change.

[Private_collector]

OK, now I get it.

The pistons I will get with the block are STD size, 4 ring type, and will be for 3.75 crank. Thats what I have here, but won't be using. Now thai I actually understand the sizing bit, i'll be vigilant for getting (or more to the point, asking) for the right parts.

Thanks Lynn,