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38 flathead/ 51 heads?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by INF, Dec 24, 2009.

  1. INF
    Joined: May 28, 2006
    Posts: 381

    INF
    Member
    from las vegas

    i have a 38 flathead and a nice set of 51 heads. will this work?
    will it help or hurt anything? is it worth the time? thanks
     
  2. Bruce Lancaster
    Joined: Oct 9, 2001
    Posts: 21,681

    Bruce Lancaster
    Member Emeritus

    If late (24 stud) '38, it can be done, but your block is really designed for a different water flow pattern. Better to use postwar 59AB or slightly reworked '38-42 types, all with '46-8 type gaskets.
     
  3. INF
    Joined: May 28, 2006
    Posts: 381

    INF
    Member
    from las vegas

    ok thanks
     

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