Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Sanded and painted the engine block today.
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Then I installed the water pumps permanantly, and test fit the timing cover.
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I had to shave a slither of the thickness from two places on the timing cover. The new water pumps are a tiny bit thicker around the bolt holes, and it was easier to shave the timing cover, instead of trying to unstick the water pumps. I had used aviation gasket sealer on them. I'm sure the gaskets would have come away in pieces!
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Robert, this photo is for you.
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Tony..
You are doing a righteous job on that old flattie..Here are some links you may enjoy..

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...e/viewall.html

http://www.flatheads-forever.com/

http://www.bluecollarperformance.com/flatty.html

And here is the directory for flathead FORDS....

http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/commu...axzz2de2nnsUM\

http://www.honestcharley.com/hot-rod...ance.html?p=13


Great project..
Keep up the pix.
Alex