The Ford Barn

Tim Ayers · 02-17-2021, 12:48 PM

This engine was supposedly rebuilt, correct? Looks like most of the "rebuilt" flatheads I've looked at in my travels.

KiWinUS · 02-17-2021, 12:54 PM

Signs of water also. Unless you’re paying scrap value I would walk from this engine.

GB SISSON · 02-17-2021, 02:04 PM

Yup, looks a rebuilt one. Like maybe back in '58. Mart could be using it in a hill climb in a couple of weeks, but most of us would have a lot of money invested in short order.

Ken Henry · 02-17-2021, 02:11 PM

I've got a lead on a couple of reportedly good blocks. Unfortunately they are 5 hours away, but if they are as good as stated should be worth it.

VeryTangled · 02-17-2021, 04:52 PM

Thanks Ken Henry. This has been good.

My takeaway is that you did very well to be ready with the wire wheel and degreaser for prep, a few really good lights, and a good close-up camera rig.

I'd have my laptop for the next piece of data. I snap bunches of pics then review them while consulting on the value of the deal or having a snack.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Henry

...they are 5 hours away, but if they are as good as stated should be worth it.

I sure hope for good things for ya but good as stated is as good as air.

russcc · 02-17-2021, 06:55 PM

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In my experience, if it's out of a later truck, like an 8RT, I would stay away from it as the trucks and other commercial vehicles they were in had hard life some hauling heavy loads on hot days, maybe uphill creating a hot or overheated engine resulting in those cracks between the valve seat & cylinder walls. Others may have had better experiences with the likes of the 8RTs.

02-17-2021, 12:48 PM	#21
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: What to look for on a preliminary block inspection? This engine was supposedly rebuilt, correct? Looks like most of the "rebuilt" flatheads I've looked at in my travels.

02-17-2021, 12:54 PM	#22
KiWinUS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlotte NC KiWi-L100 available here Posts: 2,960	Re: What to look for on a preliminary block inspection? Signs of water also. Unless you’re paying scrap value I would walk from this engine.

02-17-2021, 02:04 PM	#23
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,924	Re: What to look for on a preliminary block inspection? Yup, looks a rebuilt one. Like maybe back in '58. Mart could be using it in a hill climb in a couple of weeks, but most of us would have a lot of money invested in short order. __________________ 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, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

02-17-2021, 02:11 PM	#24
Ken Henry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 266	Re: What to look for on a preliminary block inspection? I've got a lead on a couple of reportedly good blocks. Unfortunately they are 5 hours away, but if they are as good as stated should be worth it.

02-17-2021, 06:55 PM	#26
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: What to look for on a preliminary block inspection? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) In my experience, if it's out of a later truck, like an 8RT, I would stay away from it as the trucks and other commercial vehicles they were in had hard life some hauling heavy loads on hot days, maybe uphill creating a hot or overheated engine resulting in those cracks between the valve seat & cylinder walls. Others may have had better experiences with the likes of the 8RTs.