Looking for a Ford Flathead V8

[Jordan Baker]

Well Alex, my problem is that I may not have a good block. I had both water pumps go on this weekend at an event. The seals failed and were allowing the pumps to suck in lots of air and this in turn overpressurized the rad and caused lots of fluid loss. So i rebuilt the waterpumps and installed them today. Filled up the rad again with deinonized water and Engine started fine but after about 5 min I noticed white smoke coming from the exhuast. Checked underneath and there was water pissing from the drainage holes in the mufflers. So i checked the oil and it was a lovely shade of light grey. Unless a head gasket has gone I may have a craked block.

I'd still like to get the proper wartime style of flat head with the water pumps down low at the front and the water outlet centered at the top of the heads. As you can see my flat head is the early, early style.