Mart's Crusty Flatty Pt3. Teardown continues: Crank removal!

[Mart]

The teardown of the crusty flathead continues.

In this thrill packed episode I undo some nuts and take the crank out. That's the short version.
I have to get inventive to get on a hard to access nut, due to being unable to turn the crank.
I edited out the repetitive bits and sped up a lot of it.

Anyway, come and join me as I get down and dirty with some Flathead Fun at Mart's.

https://youtu.be/50FQpU02XX8

Mart.

[corvette8n]

Now I see what I have to look forward to, I have a seized 1939 or 40 block like yours. Looking forward to a video of the head stud removal, mine are half out.

[RalphG]

Its getting a bit cool in the workshop for that kind of stuff here. Plus I hate taking things apart now because the parts inevitably seem to get stored away (lost) and by the time I want to put it together, I can't find them. But yes, a full disassembly is the only way my 53 engine is going to ever progress. I still have hopes of the 49 breaking loose one day without disassembly.

[done4]

Thanks Mart, enjoying your adventure and it reminds me of when I was in shop class many moons ago.

[GB SISSON]

Originally Posted by corvette8n

Now I see what I have to look forward to, I have a seized 1939 or 40 block like yours. Looking forward to a video of the head stud removal, mine are half out.

I can tell by this post you are an optomist... Your studs are half OUT. Enjoying this dissasembly Mart!

[Mart]

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Studs will be featured in an upcoming episode.

Mart.

[Charlie ny]

Mart,
Your step by steps are far more entertaining than 90% of what's on Motor Trend....IMHO. Package yourself and find a network.
Charlie ny

[FrankWest]

I love your videos Mart...You're the greatest!

[macdonge]

Another entertaining video Mart. Just a note for you, if you look at minute 25:25 of the video: At the front of the oil pan rail on the right side of the screenshot the larger hole to the right of the crank timing gear indicates this is a Canadian block. To my knowledge it served no purpose but US blocks did not have this hole. Also on the pan rails, I notice the four core plugs seem to be in decent shape. On my block one of these was all but rotted away. May be a good sign - in your case - that corrosion in the coolant 'envelope' isn't too bad.

Cheers!

Glen

[flatford8]

Originally Posted by Charlie ny

Mart,
Your step by steps are far more entertaining than 90% of what's on Motor Trend....IMHO. Package yourself and find a network.
Charlie ny

I agree...while I’m sure you enjoy doing them and sharing them is really appreciated..... it does seem that you should be compensated for your time and effort.... Thanks again!!!..... Mark

[FrankWest]

Mart, perhaps you can collect this engine tear down and rebuilding? on DVD's and market them. I am sure they would sell. Great videos and priceless comments and instruction.

[RalphM]

Loved it Mart!
Especially love your King Di€k wrench! That worked perfectly for that job! Where do I get one of those?

[Emmit51]

Great video! Thanks! After more of these, I might get enough courage to tear down the block in my car for a rebuild

[cas3]

you california guys should keep an eye out for property in hollywood for mart, he may be on the move soon

[Mart]

Yeah and make sure it's got a big garage and lots of parking.

[Robz51]

I never knew some flatheads used cotter (split)pins on rod nuts and safety wire on mains. Must be for industrial applications? However, my experience has only been with the later 49-53 engines.
Rob