Looking for a Ford Flathead V8

Jordan Baker · #1 22-07-09, 00:28

Hi All

Im looking for a Ford Flathead V8 engine for my carrier. The old one it has pretty much called it quits on me.

The kind I am after is the 37-41 style that was used during the war. I'd prefer running. Also prefer it if the engine was in Ontario.

Anyhelp please let me know.
Jordan

Grant Bowker · #2 22-07-09, 01:42

If you are willing to consider a replacement motor that either "ran when removed from the vehicle" or "runs but needs work", why not get your present one rebuilt? There seem to be 10 flathead specialist rebulders for every Chev rebuilder. I've even found a shop that will sell you a newly cast block set up for 289CID displacement. Is it that you want to keep the present motor in the carrier until the new one is ready to drop in? Rob Clarke may be able to help you with a motor (not much known about the condition), the problem is that it is mounted in a truck that he'd probably want to sell you as a package.

RHClarke · #3 22-07-09, 01:52

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Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

... Rob Clarke may be able to help you with a motor (not much known about the condition), the problem is that it is mounted in a truck that he'd probably want to sell you as a package.

Definitely. It is my preference to sell the Furd as a restoration project and not part it out. The truck is mostly complete less a tray (but I know Jordan has one, but let's not drag up that old chestnut again).

There are two of the local folk with an interest in the truck, but so far no offers...

Jordan Baker · #4 22-07-09, 02:05

Ive thought about rebuilding the engine that I currently have. However it is a pre-war flathead from the 1932-36 models. I'd like to get a proper wartime looking one of the kind used in the carriers.

I don't mind at all having it rebuilt. Ive already got the carb, generator and a few other specific carrier parts that I would take off of this engine.

Alex Blair (RIP) · #5 22-07-09, 02:19

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Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Ive thought about rebuilding the engine that I currently have. However it is a pre-war Flathead from the 1932-36 models. I'd like to get a proper wartime looking one of the kind used in the carriers.

I don't mind at all having it rebuilt. Ive already got the carb, generator and a few other specific carrier parts that I would take off of this engine.

Jordan.
I suggest you stick with what you have and rebuild it..At least you have a good block and a new set of over sized piston and rings will give you that little extra..make sure you have the heads boiled and cleaned out well in the water passages..
At least you know the block is good..
and every thing will fit back in..

cletrac (RIP) · #6 22-07-09, 05:14

The 32 to 38 was a 21 stud 85 hp flattie and it's my understanding that that's what the carriers came out with. I know that a lot of the ones you see have the 39 to 48, 24 stud 100 hp version like the CMPs had but they were replacements. You see some with a 49 and up replacement motor with the top distributor too.