Slightly Off Topic - Aluminum Motor City Flathead

[flathead4rd]

Mark Kirby did the machine work on my block (3-3/8 X 4) when he was still in Dundee, Michigan. I still have it in my 50 Ford and it runs strong for an old flattie. He was a heck of a guy and you could call him anytime if you had questions. Too bad his dream didn't pan out.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by wga

Looks like someone got an aluminum block with MCF heads.
At the GNRS this past weekend.

[Flathead]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

Sure, but I thought Kirby's plan was to do without a long stroke. It's been ages since I've read about Kirby's plans for this aluminum motor and I'm going off memory.

Using mental math, what would it take to get 350 ci, Pete? 3 7/8" X 4.5"?

How do you get the rods to clear the camshaft? I saw a motor that big once but they used the early 30's extra thin rods. That didn't seem very strong but they were running it so who am I to judge.

[Tim Ayers]

Originally Posted by Flathead

How do you get the rods to clear the camshaft? I saw a motor that big once but they used the early 30's extra thin rods. That didn't seem very strong but they were running it so who am I to judge.

No idea and I'm curious about how it all works as well.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

No idea and I'm curious about how it all works as well.

You grind a notch in the bottom of the cylinder. Not even a very big one. No problem with the cam.

[Tim Ayers]

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Originally Posted by Pete

You grind a notch in the bottom of the cylinder. Not even a very big one. No problem with the cam.

Man, I wish I lived closer to you, Pete. I'd love to be a fly on the wall and just soak what goes on in your shop or garage. I appreciate all that you share on here and the HAMB.