The Ford Barn

petehoovie · 05-05-2024, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ziggster

There seems to be a thermostat(s) under all that rust. Nuts came off the head studs easily on the PS along with some studs. Qty 10 studs came out with the nuts. All the threads on the studs are in great shape so far. Next are the plugs.

GB SISSON · 05-05-2024, 03:57 PM

I had an industrial flathead on a trailer mounted welder in the early 90s. It was always overheating. During one of those times when "I'm gonna get out of this flathead thing" occured, I gave the engine to a local guy for his '40 ford. Turned out to be crack free and had that beautufully executed factory relief. I'm hoping your's has it too. I may still have some of the 'industrial' parts for it in my attic.

05-05-2024, 03:57 PM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,076	Re: My next flathead build? I had an industrial flathead on a trailer mounted welder in the early 90s. It was always overheating. During one of those times when "I'm gonna get out of this flathead thing" occured, I gave the engine to a local guy for his '40 ford. Turned out to be crack free and had that beautufully executed factory relief. I'm hoping your's has it too. I may still have some of the 'industrial' parts for it in my attic. __________________ 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)