So first off I am not sure where this should land so it is here for now. I am mucking around the internet just looking at stuff and I see a Lincoln flatty for sale. A '50 V-8 to be exact. I know nothing about the Lincoln Flathead V-8. But it has peaked my interest. So the question is this, is it bigger then say the merc or is it a merc flatty in a Lincol wrapper or?? Speed parts available or is it a build your own speed parts deal? Anyone care to fill me in here? Thanks benno
If it's the big boy, you don't want it. 27 stud, dizzy in the back, no speed parts available. Look here...,. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_specs-337bigV8.htm Rich
Rich Well now I know what to ask at least. I had a big lincoln Y block in a '54 Ford once and loved it but I just don't know anything at all about lincoln flatties. If it is the right engine it would make a cool addition to a custom that I may start on in the near future.
I had a '49 Lincoln a few years ago. It had the "big" flathead (same as the big trucks). Very heavy and not a great performer. Speed parts are rare and big $$$$$.
When we say big how big are we talking? Cubes is the question. This engine if I decide to snag it may go in an old sedan. The smaller one is like a merc or???
Muntz used 'em from '50-'52. Basically 337 cubic inch boat anchors. Some speed equipment was made by a few (Evans comes to mind), but it is rare and very high-dollar. I ran one for a few years, and it was difficult to keep it cool enough to drive any real distance (partly due to the underhood design of the car). Lots of compliments when I opened my hood, but I would not repeat ....
Ed Thanks for the info. I am guessing that it would take more radiator than say a stock '38 radiator to keep it cool enough to drive.
My mind might be slippin' but I think the Lincoln was a 337 , merc a 255 (just built one of those , ) and the ford a 239 , ,,, The reason I think my mind is going , I somehow remember a 271cid ????????maybe that was the Formerculinkoln, I have been wwrong before on an occcasion or two
As I recall, the 337 Lincoln weighs around 750 pounds. Opps, make that 850 from HAMB. Re: LINCOLN Flathead V8 the flathead lincoln weighs in at almost 850pnds.. (now i remember why i passed on one not too long ago). it would be a neat motor to put in a hot rod regardless http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...s-337bigV8.htm
Someone was making heads, and manifolds recently for the 8 and the 12. It's been posted about before (don't remember what thread, and it's a PITA to search with my phone @ the moment ). I too think it would be neat to try, in the right car. I remember seeing the guy with the new stuff @ the Portland swap meet a few years back, cool looking stuff, but make sure you are up on your heart meds when you check the price (maybe sit down too). I was thinking one of them in a track roadster with no hood sides (just the top) or sides with the doors like an old Packard. (30-31 A) Let us know if you get it.
Big, strong chugger, might be a good engine for a heavy old cruiser, and with some aluminum on top ($$$) it would look good...its larger size allows it to visually fill a big engine compartment. And it it's not heavy enough for you, note that it came stock with a GM hydramatic!
Ken Austin in Newberg Oregon makes an intake and heads. He's the guy that casts the intake manifolds for the Arduns that you see running around. Geoffrey
They were the replacement for the V12 Lincoln Zephyr engine used up to 1948. Everyone forgets there were 2 new luxury car V8s in 1949, the OHV Cadillac, 331 cu in, 160 Hp and the Lincoln, 337 cu in 154 Hp. Both with 7.5:1 compression. The Lincoln was a completely different engine from the Ford or Mercury. Although it had a family resemblance in appearance it was much larger and shared no parts. They were used in cars 49 - 51, with 3 speed manual, overdrive, or Hydramatic trans. And in heavy Ford trucks up to 1958. About a year ago I saw a book at Chapters about rebuilding and hot rodding some old engines, one of them was the Lincoln flathead V8. Sorry I don't remember the title but if it is available a search on Amazon should turn it up. So far as I know, there are no speed parts available. If I got a chance to buy a Lincoln in good shape I would buy it, especially a 2 door (Mercury style) sedan or the big Cosmopolitan. But I don't think I would bother swapping one into anything else.
This image has been posted on the HAMB before, but it best illustrates the size difference between the standard Ford flathead and the big Lincoln 337.
Found the book, How To Build Classic Hot Rod V8 Engines. http://www.amazon.com/Build-Classic-Engines-Motorbooks-Workshop/dp/0760327777
Hell the hydromatic alone probably weighs in the 150-200 lb range. The lincoln is a behemoth. The one in question comes with an auto attached so I am going to guess hydro. Can you imagine that bugger in the hole where a V-8 60 used to reside. Be great for the low and slow crowd.
Probably have to worry about the radius rods banging into the frame though. Bruce, Did Lincoln just make the one V-8?
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