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rhinodaddy · 07-02-2012, 07:38 PM

I got hosed on my first flatty, an 8BA. I bought it long distance - my fault - and it was advertized as a running engine. Not likely. It was seized from rusting in one of the cylinders, and the oil had tarred up. Well, I was stuck with it, but lucky for me, at least I got a good engine out of it after having it hot tanked. It just means I paid way too much, but at least it's not a paperweight or a boat anchor.

Ironic thing is, the seller is the one who introduced me to the HAMB (yeah, I know, wrong site) and I feel after learning from others on there and Ford Barn, I know why I should never have bought from him in the first place. You, me, and your friend were schooled, and the tuition was a little steep.

07-02-2012, 07:38 PM	#37
rhinodaddy Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Phoenix/Mesa AZ Posts: 44	Re: Friend bought his first flathead what do you think I got hosed on my first flatty, an 8BA. I bought it long distance - my fault - and it was advertized as a running engine. Not likely. It was seized from rusting in one of the cylinders, and the oil had tarred up. Well, I was stuck with it, but lucky for me, at least I got a good engine out of it after having it hot tanked. It just means I paid way too much, but at least it's not a paperweight or a boat anchor. Ironic thing is, the seller is the one who introduced me to the HAMB (yeah, I know, wrong site) and I feel after learning from others on there and Ford Barn, I know why I should never have bought from him in the first place. You, me, and your friend were schooled, and the tuition was a little steep.