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cvicky · 02-15-2026, 07:26 PM

my 53 flat head is all cleaned up and ready to go back together.
does any know wr i can get instructions on line-shop manual etc
this is my first flatty
Lorne

mcgarrett · 02-15-2026, 08:26 PM

Here are a couple of books I would recommend:

https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Flathead...31128111&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Fa.../dp/0071563164

FortyNiner · 02-15-2026, 08:53 PM

This reference book was the most useful for my first build.

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...BoCt6cQAvD_BwE

38 coupe · 02-15-2026, 08:53 PM

I recommend getting the 1953 Ford Passenger Car Shop Manual, available reprint or original from several sources.

GB SISSON · 02-15-2026, 10:55 PM

I have both of the books that McGarret posted. They were my first two. I think I have 5 now, but those are good to cross reference with. Now, how about some pictures of your car. We love V8 car pics!

mfirth · 02-16-2026, 08:35 AM

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What GB said, and pics of the engine ........

pistonbroke · 02-16-2026, 08:56 AM

I would love to hear about the 55 crown in your avitar. I restored and drove a hard top for twenty years. Tim

Bob NH · 02-16-2026, 11:04 AM

Earlier versions of "Motors auto repair manual " would help you a lot also !

cvicky · 02-16-2026, 05:41 PM

crank cap alignment and do you put lock washers or lock tight or nothing?

petehoovie · 02-16-2026, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvicky

crank cap alignment and do you put lock washers or lock tight or nothing?

02-15-2026, 07:26 PM	#1
cvicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ottawa, Ont Canada Posts: 178	flat head assembly my 53 flat head is all cleaned up and ready to go back together. does any know wr i can get instructions on line-shop manual etc this is my first flatty Lorne

02-15-2026, 08:26 PM	#2
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Corsicana, Texas Posts: 1,551	Re: flat head assembly Here are a couple of books I would recommend: https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Flathead...31128111&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Rebuilding-Fa.../dp/0071563164

02-15-2026, 08:53 PM	#3
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,269	Re: flat head assembly This reference book was the most useful for my first build. https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...BoCt6cQAvD_BwE __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

02-15-2026, 08:53 PM	#4
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,135	Re: flat head assembly I recommend getting the 1953 Ford Passenger Car Shop Manual, available reprint or original from several sources.

02-15-2026, 10:55 PM	#5
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 6,202	Re: flat head assembly I have both of the books that McGarret posted. They were my first two. I think I have 5 now, but those are good to cross reference with. Now, how about some pictures of your car. We love V8 car pics! __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

02-16-2026, 08:35 AM	#6
mfirth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ohio Posts: 1,165	Re: flat head assembly Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What GB said, and pics of the engine ........

02-16-2026, 08:56 AM	#7
pistonbroke Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Perry Mo. Posts: 838	Re: flat head assembly I would love to hear about the 55 crown in your avitar. I restored and drove a hard top for twenty years. Tim

02-16-2026, 11:04 AM	#8
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 816	Re: flat head assembly Earlier versions of "Motors auto repair manual " would help you a lot also !