SA Design Ford Flathead Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify
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SA Design's "Ford Flathead Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify" takes you step-by-step through rebuilding a vintage flathead. One of the most important steps is to a
SA Design's "Ford Flathead Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify" takes you step-by-step through rebuilding a vintage flathead. One of the most important steps is to actually find a good, usable core. After you do, veteran author Tony Thacker and flathead guru of H&H Flatheads, Mike Herman, take you through the entire process of a rebuild—including teardown, parts inspection, machine shop processes, replacement part selection, re-assembly, start up, and break-in. Also covered is a unique performance build completed at the H&H shop for legendary race car team manager and all-around enthusiast Ray Evernham. It all adds up
SA Design's "Ford Flathead Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify" takes you step-by-step through rebuilding a vintage flathead. One of the most important steps is to actually find a good, usable core. After you do, veteran author Tony Thacker and flathead guru of H&H Flatheads, Mike Herman, take you through the entire process of a rebuild—including teardown, parts inspection, machine shop processes, replacement part selection, re-assembly, start up, and break-in. Also covered is a unique performance build completed at the H&H shop for legendary race car team manager and all-around enthusiast Ray Evernham. It all adds up to more than 500 color photos and insider tips on building what could be called the most iconic engine ever produced, the Ford flathead V-8.