Hot Rods flathead info

Im new to the flathead world and was wondering if anyone could help me id this engine I have.It says59ab on the valve covers and 59 in the lifter valley.What year,cubic inch and hp did this bad mofo originaly have?Thanks Robbie

 

It could be a high nickle 302... VERY rare.

Um, dude, that would be a 59A flathead. I think you're in for a beating here. Brace yourself. LOL

 

OK, who's making the popcorn for this one?

Robbie, tell me more about those "valve covers", please.

 

I'll be nice DO A SEARCH!! more info than you can digest in one sitting.

 

Well, they DO cover the valves don't they? Although Ford liked to call that thing we refer to as an intake manifold a valve cover.

 

The guy is a FNG,he said he didn't know much about flatheads.
59's were made from 46-48, 239 ci. 95-100 hp.
Oh! flatheads don't have valve covers. they are call them heads.

 

1946-1948. 239 cubic inches. 100hp.

 

He's an FNG with two posts. Basically the same question twice. This, along with a lousy intro, leads me to predict a short and unpleasant stay here. We'll miss him.

 

Need pics of valve covers????

 

Flatheads have REAL "valve covers......." Says the inscription on my firewall.......

4TTRUK

 

Aah... this reminds me of the old days when I was a FNG..... got my arse kicked good a couple of times.

 

well, if ya think about it...SBC's have covers over the rocker arms....hmmmm, makes ya think don't it?

 

Bad mofo???

First you need to speaka d' english not da' ghetto!

Then post the pictures of those flathead valve covers.

And if you bring up 24 inch wheels, yer' outta here!

 

It's a boat anchor. not worth the price of scrap. so, I'll come over and drag it away for you, no charge

 

As far as baptisms under fire from the HAMB, I think this one is pretty civil.

 

To add more fire to the flame...

 

Way to go!

 

Well, if he has an Ardun set-up, I really doubt that he'd be asking us questions.