59AB head stud question

[tubman]

Originally Posted by modeleh

That being said if there was a list of the top three mistakes to make when building a Flathead what would they be?

Mine would be :

1. Using a machine shop not experienced in rebuilding flathead Fords.

2. Not thoroughly checking the blocks for cracks (magnaflux and pressure testing).

3. Not getting the water jackets in the block completely clean.

Actually, there is really only one : Any machine shop worth it's salt would know enough to do 2 and 3.