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Despite its popularity, information on how to rebuild and hop up the flathead Ford V 8 engine is surprisingly scarce. This book answers the prayers of flathead lovers the world over. Inside, you'll follow the real world assembly of three flathead engines from the first step to the last, with a depth of step by step buildup information that is available nowhere else. The book explains all the clearances, specifications, machining procedures, and parts and assembly techniques you'll need to build your flathead. The first engine buildup is a naturally aspirated motor that is modified for increased performance. The second is a blown motor that produces even more prodigious horsepower numbers. The third engine is the icing on the cake a complete rebuild of a rare and elusive Ardun flathead. This engine's overhead valve conversion kit was designed by Zora Arkus Duntov, who went on to greater fame as the father of the Corvette. This is the only place where you'll find such detailed information on this incredible piece of automotive history. Table of Contents Foreword Introduction SECTION 1 PERFORMANCE STREET ENGINE Engine block Crankshaft Connecting rods and pistons Lubrication system Camshaft and cylinder heads Intake system Ignition system Cooling system and miscellaneous Missing parts Assembly SECTION 2 BLOWN PERFORMANCE STREET ENGINE Engine block Crankshaft Connecting rods and pistons Lubrication system Camshaft and cylinder heads Intake system Ignition system Cooling system and miscellaneous Missing parts Assembly SECTION 3 ARDUN PERFORMANCE STREET ENGINE Engine block Crankshaft Connecting rods and pistons Lubrication system Camshaft and cylinder heads Intake system Ignition system Cooling system and miscellaneous Missing parts Assembly Dyno printouts Closing comments Resources Note also see How To Build Ford Flathead V 8 Horsepower.
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