Looking at saving a Ford V8. Stupid me and locked up engines! Was wondering if its easier to keep it a 6 volt system? Its on a stand so I'm thinking a runner for display. I hope it can be saved. Who offers good parts for these? Pistons etc. What parts off of a 48-53 will work on this?
First of all find out what year engine you have. Then tear it down to see its internal condition and find out what you are dealing with. Chances are the block is cracked and rusted solid , especially if its been stored outside. Does it turn over? Rebuilding it will cost you a bundle of money. Do your homework as it looks pretty rough. Could easily turn into a money pit of misery.
21 stud, 37, 38ish. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/ for parts. pretty much nothing from the newer 8ba motors fits
Florida weather has destroyed it. Despite what seller tells you, no part of it is worth $100. You shouldn't pay any money for it as it's only worth s**** metal value. In fact, seller should give to you free, just to get rid of it. Save your money for something better.
Wow, look at the rust on the starter and generator! That is rustier than I've ever seen in my life! As said, there is nothing on that engine worth $100.
If you're just interested in a challenge, go for it! $100 is cheap entertainment and education. And if you can save it without having to sell your first-born child, it would make a nice conversation piece. Just stay realistic and don't get your hopes too high. Good luck!
I live in New England and I love flatheads but I gotta tell you ive never seen a starter or generator rust like that.
Looking at the cooling setup I would say this was used in a boat. A sunken boat. Sand blast it and paint it up real pretty and use it for yard art.
I think it's a good candidate for a Display motor. I just wouldn't plan on it being a Running one. Sand blast it, paint it and plant it.
A lot of guys use them for coffee tables. Sometimes you can invest a lot of money in one or several to make a good one. Hell with enough cash you may even wring a solid 80 horse out of it. I personally would lick my wounds and look for a better candidate.
Looks like it was either in a boat or some industrial application. Never saw a starter rust like that. '37 85 HP was 21 stud, first year to have water pumps in the block instead of the heads. That engine was used in the early months of the '38 model year. Ford went to a 24 stud design about February of '38. I doubt that it is buildable, at least not for a reasonable price.
I believe that motor also had one pair of Bearings floating on each crank throw with 2 rods riding on (sharing) it. Not exactly a great design and a little difficult to get a good fit in today's shops.
Well, you never know. I suspect it's from some type of agriculture application. Fertilizer would explain the extreme rust on the starter and generator. It could be some type of water pump "chorine". It could be marine, but the location while close, is not exactly on the coast. There are several possibilites. Like I said, you never know. The block and internals may be in good condition.
To me it seems only the starter and generator are very rusty. I would expect the exhaust manifolds to be very rusty as well but they seem average. For $100 I would take it. At the very least the crank and rods are probably salvageable. Check out Marts crusty flathead videos on Youtube.
I gave away a 59a flathead in slightly better condition. If the guy would have changed his mind when he came over I would have paid him to get it out of my garage.
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