Not much more I can add to the history of the French FH. I tell ya what I paid for my french block in 2009 including the following:
V/8 Flathead Full Block, Machine & Parts Break Down
Block-Disassembled, Hotanked, Acid Dipped, Magnufluxed, Pressure Tested
Main Bore Alignment checked for size & Straightness
16 Hardened Valve Seats Installed, Lifter Bores Drilled
All 3 Deck Sides Resurfaced (off of Main Bearing Center Line)
All Cylinders Bored (off of Main Bearing Center Line)
16 Seats 3 Angle Cut & Ground
All New Galley plugs Installed
Cam Bearings Installed
Interior of Block Painted
CERAMICALLY PRESSURE SEALED at 180 Degrees and 20 Lbs. Pressure
To insure no leaks as to any porosity or casting defects
All Bolt Holes chased with tap
$3500
