The Ford Barn - View Single Post - 1937-1938, 21 stud engine bored to .125

Seth Swoboda · 03-22-2023, 08:42 AM

I think I'll either find another engine or sleeve this engine back to .080 so that I can use the new bearings, pistons and rings that are installed. Sleeving and decking will cost me about $1200.00, but I'd not have to buy new pistons. It's hard to find a good running flathead for $1200-$1500. Of course I'd have to buy a new gasket set.

The history of this engine is my grandfather put it together back in the late 70's or early 80's. My dad can't remember. It has a valve job, adjustable lifters and is very clean.

Why he put it together with the scars in the cylinder wall is a question I'll never get answered becuase he has been deceased for 22 years. I think the mentality at the time was run it and not worry.

03-22-2023, 08:42 AM	#11
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 4,211	Re: 1937-1938, 21 stud engine bored to .125 I think I'll either find another engine or sleeve this engine back to .080 so that I can use the new bearings, pistons and rings that are installed. Sleeving and decking will cost me about $1200.00, but I'd not have to buy new pistons. It's hard to find a good running flathead for $1200-$1500. Of course I'd have to buy a new gasket set. The history of this engine is my grandfather put it together back in the late 70's or early 80's. My dad can't remember. It has a valve job, adjustable lifters and is very clean. Why he put it together with the scars in the cylinder wall is a question I'll never get answered becuase he has been deceased for 22 years. I think the mentality at the time was run it and not worry.