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How much does a Flathead Ford weight??

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by freak dude, Jun 11, 2010.

  1. freak dude
    Joined: Aug 29, 2005
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    How much does a Flathead Ford weight ? Im told they are heavier than a small block Chevy, Is that true??
     
  2. M.Edell
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    about 525 lbs with stock heads
     
  3. Defisch
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    from Hudson FL.

    I believe around 570 for a 239.
     
  4. HEATHEN
    Joined: Nov 22, 2005
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    from SIDNEY, NY

    On the average, they're very close in weight to a sbc---one of the many reasons that the 265/283 became a natural in early Fords. No suspension mods necessary.
     
  5. freak dude
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  6. mrforddude
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    Aren't they just a little bit lighter than a Henway?
     
  7. bobskwatch
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    OK, mrforddude,

    What the hell's a Henway?
     
  8. DD COOPMAN
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    EVERYBODY knows a Henways (Hen weighs) about 5 pounds. DD
     
  9. yep dd coopman thats about right. hahahaha i swear one sucker every week doesnt get that. haha
     

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