The Ford Barn

trainguy · 10-25-2016, 07:28 PM

The engine in my 39 cs had so much blow-by you needed a gas mask to drive it! During the summer I contacted Walt DuPont to see if he was interested in building an engine for me. After an agreement was made he assembled the parts to build the engine. He started with a 221 ci engine that had the factory tin can sleeves,which were removed and the block was bored to 33/16 and a 4"Mercury crank was installed with Mercury pistons yielding 255 cubic inches.1939 heads were used.Skip Haney water pumps,8BA cam. The engine was dynamically balanced.Fort Wayne clutch provided a beafed up 9"clutch.A rebuilt "football" front mounted distributer and a Stromberg Big 97 carburetor was used. The engine started after 3-4 turns, no carb adjustments were needed. The engine ran dead quiet and smooth,oil pressure gage is pegged at 50psi hot even at idle. with less than 5 miles on engine it has very good power and electric motor smoothness and runs at thermostat temperature. The project is a total success thanks to the fantastic engine building skills of Walt DuPont.Thanks Walt. Phil Myers.

mhsprecher · 10-25-2016, 07:34 PM

Sweet.

adileo · 10-25-2016, 07:38 PM

The Ben Carson of flatheads

GB SISSON · 10-25-2016, 07:46 PM

The Charlie Daniels of the torque wrench.... My whole life has been spent in mechanical endeavors and nothing is quite like a flathead v8 when it is done properly. Hat's off to Walt and the many others here that have perfected the craft.

40cpe · 10-25-2016, 08:05 PM

I wouldn't have expected any less.

V8COOPMAN · 10-25-2016, 08:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by adileo

The Ben Carson of flatheads

I really had to think about that one.....for about three seconds, but YES.....with the finess and talent of a truly-gifted brain surgeon. DD

41ford1 · 10-26-2016, 10:01 AM

Sounds like you're ready for another Barners Bash with Vic. Gonna give him a run for pinks?

Tim Ayers · 10-26-2016, 10:19 AM

Walt is the man. From mild to wild, seems like he's done it all.

Jakno · 10-26-2016, 11:19 AM

We have three of Walt's engine's and they are the Finest Kind !!. Not only do you get a great engine, it comes with a great friend.

trainguy · 10-26-2016, 01:43 PM

Chuck,The new engine really gets it done! I don't know what I would do with another 1939 convertable sedan. Lol.

Bored&Stroked · 10-26-2016, 03:08 PM

Great to hear - is what we expect from Walt, but ALWAYS good for him to receive the accolades his work deserves! Now got out there and drive that sucker! LOL

trainguy · 10-26-2016, 04:15 PM

I have already started to break it in fast driving it hard but not maintaining any constant RPMs!

hardtimes · 10-26-2016, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trainguy

I have already started to break it in fast driving it hard but not maintaining any constant RPMs!

it's good to hear from a guy who appreciates the great work product of a great engine builder, i.e.- walt duPont !

keep bldg those 4 bangers and v8 walt

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Mike in AZ · 10-26-2016, 08:29 PM

another fine engine, Walt....so where are the pretty pictures??....lol...Mike

Walt Dupont--Me. · 10-27-2016, 05:40 AM

Trainguy- Phil, and all the other guys, I won't be able keep my hat on, I've been building flatheads for 65 years, you've got to love em, flathead builders are getting fewer but Iv'e loved em since i was 14. I've got a flicker full of flatheads I've built in the last couple of years, I've got to get my doughter to put them on the barn. Thanks guys. Walt

oldford2 · 10-27-2016, 06:46 AM

Walt,
That is why they call you the "flathead king". You are not only a precision engine builder but a fun guy to be around with that Maine humor and funny accent.

John

10-25-2016, 07:28 PM	#1
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs The engine in my 39 cs had so much blow-by you needed a gas mask to drive it! During the summer I contacted Walt DuPont to see if he was interested in building an engine for me. After an agreement was made he assembled the parts to build the engine. He started with a 221 ci engine that had the factory tin can sleeves,which were removed and the block was bored to 33/16 and a 4"Mercury crank was installed with Mercury pistons yielding 255 cubic inches.1939 heads were used.Skip Haney water pumps,8BA cam. The engine was dynamically balanced.Fort Wayne clutch provided a beafed up 9"clutch.A rebuilt "football" front mounted distributer and a Stromberg Big 97 carburetor was used. The engine started after 3-4 turns, no carb adjustments were needed. The engine ran dead quiet and smooth,oil pressure gage is pegged at 50psi hot even at idle. with less than 5 miles on engine it has very good power and electric motor smoothness and runs at thermostat temperature. The project is a total success thanks to the fantastic engine building skills of Walt DuPont.Thanks Walt. Phil Myers. Last edited by trainguy; 10-25-2016 at 08:27 PM.

10-25-2016, 07:34 PM	#2
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs Sweet.

10-25-2016, 07:38 PM	#3
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs The Ben Carson of flatheads

10-25-2016, 07:46 PM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs The Charlie Daniels of the torque wrench.... My whole life has been spent in mechanical endeavors and nothing is quite like a flathead v8 when it is done properly. Hat's off to Walt and the many others here that have perfected the craft. __________________ 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)

10-25-2016, 08:05 PM	#5
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs I wouldn't have expected any less.

10-26-2016, 10:01 AM	#7
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs Sounds like you're ready for another Barners Bash with Vic. Gonna give him a run for pinks? __________________ You are never to old to enjoy your childhood. Forty1fordpickup on the HAMB.

10-26-2016, 10:19 AM	#8
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs Walt is the man. From mild to wild, seems like he's done it all.

10-26-2016, 11:19 AM	#9
Jakno Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Maine Posts: 325	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs We have three of Walt's engine's and they are the Finest Kind !!. Not only do you get a great engine, it comes with a great friend. __________________ Lineman, the only dumb animal that can harness himself !!

10-26-2016, 01:43 PM	#10
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs Chuck,The new engine really gets it done! I don't know what I would do with another 1939 convertable sedan. Lol.

10-26-2016, 03:08 PM	#11
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,068	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs Great to hear - is what we expect from Walt, but ALWAYS good for him to receive the accolades his work deserves! Now got out there and drive that sucker! LOL

10-26-2016, 04:15 PM	#12
trainguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lehighton Pa Posts: 1,085	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs I have already started to break it in fast driving it hard but not maintaining any constant RPMs!

10-26-2016, 08:29 PM	#14
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs another fine engine, Walt....so where are the pretty pictures??....lol...Mike

10-27-2016, 05:40 AM	#15
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs Trainguy- Phil, and all the other guys, I won't be able keep my hat on, I've been building flatheads for 65 years, you've got to love em, flathead builders are getting fewer but Iv'e loved em since i was 14. I've got a flicker full of flatheads I've built in the last couple of years, I've got to get my doughter to put them on the barn. Thanks guys. Walt

10-27-2016, 06:46 AM	#16
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: Walt DuPont engine in my 39 cs Walt, That is why they call you the "flathead king". You are not only a precision engine builder but a fun guy to be around with that Maine humor and funny accent. John