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V8COOPMAN · 09-22-2013, 04:34 PM

I like what you're considering. Certainly you've run-across info on the early ARROW SPORT V8. Check the link below for a few more details. The engine was a Ford V8, but was alloy, and most-likely used some of the 10 elusive, aluminum blocks built by Ford for the project. The propeller was driven by a gear-reduction box. See the link below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrow_Model_F

Also, see the link below for a couple of pictures currently displayed in another thread currently "playing" on the FordBarn. Interesting project! Filter thru the incidental stuff to get to the good stuff.

Any guy with a 195 (L126) and a Stearman must know his way around novel, old flying machines. DD

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117982

09-22-2013, 04:34 PM	#3
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,106	Re: I'm considering powering a homebuilt airplane with a Ford V-8 Flathead I like what you're considering. Certainly you've run-across info on the early ARROW SPORT V8. Check the link below for a few more details. The engine was a Ford V8, but was alloy, and most-likely used some of the 10 elusive, aluminum blocks built by Ford for the project. The propeller was driven by a gear-reduction box. See the link below. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrow_Model_F Also, see the link below for a couple of pictures currently displayed in another thread currently "playing" on the FordBarn. Interesting project! Filter thru the incidental stuff to get to the good stuff. Any guy with a 195 (L126) and a Stearman must know his way around novel, old flying machines. DD http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117982 __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*