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Old 01-21-2014, 07:51 PM   #1
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This 59AB is going in a 35 pickup. 276ci, max-1 cam, You can see the rest. Another good street engine. Walt
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Old 01-21-2014, 07:55 PM   #2
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A beautiful combination of skill, knowledge and dedication to keeping a small part of the world "flat.".
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Very nice Walt!! Ed
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Old 01-21-2014, 07:59 PM   #4
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Walt,

What size are the valves. Looks like they almost touch in the center.

Saw an 8BA block with valves like that Sunday when I bought some parts from another Barner. The guy said the motor came from a drag car and put out 475 HP. Had some super special crank with 4 7/16 " throw and had been bored to the max.
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Walt, That is sure a great piece of workmanship. Outstanding craftsmanship by the true Flathead King.
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I don't know who Kermit is, but he's going to be one happy fellow.
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Old 01-21-2014, 08:36 PM   #7
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Walt,

What size are the valves. Looks like they almost touch in the center.

Saw an 8BA block with valves like that Sunday when I bought some parts from another Barner. The guy said the motor came from a drag car and put out 475 HP. Had some super special crank with 4 7/16 " throw and had been bored to the max.
D.Jones. Those are Chevy valves, same head dia. 1-1/2in as the Ford. They just look close in the pic. Walt
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I thought you were not supposed to mount an early flathead like that??
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Old 01-21-2014, 09:43 PM   #9
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Walt,when was the last time you checked on that engine hanging from the bellhousing? Do you still check on them hourly? E.P.W>
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Old 01-21-2014, 09:49 PM   #10
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I thought you were not supposed to mount an early flathead like that??
OOOOOOOH no. I'm going to run out in the shop and check it. LOL If you go back a few weeks you'll find a long thread on this same subject. You can see that plate I made for the back of the block and the stand bolts to the plate. BUT, I've built 100's of flatheads and never used a plate until about 10yr's ago. Accually how many flatheads have you seen with broken bellhousings. I saw a pic of one once and if the trough be known, chances are the bolt weren't long enough or bolted up tight. I don't want to tell anybody how to mount there engine. Walt
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Walt, Thanks for the pictures. Kermit
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Old 01-22-2014, 08:37 AM   #12
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Kermit. I was hopping you would see them. How are you coming on the 35 pickup? Walt
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Walt, is that a "Frog" motor ?
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Looks very good.
I agree, a good combination for a street engine.
Pics of the p/u Kerk?
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Real nice!
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Walt beautiful work. I'm curious how do you arrive at 276 Cu.In? I assume you use a 4" crank. What is the bore size? This is referring to an 8 BA block.

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another beauty, Walt.....thanks for sharing.....Mike
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Walt beautiful work. I'm curious how do you arrive at 276 Cu.In? I assume you use a 4" crank. What is the bore size? This is referring to an 8 BA block.

Thank you!
3-5/16 bore 4in. stroke. I haven't got the formula handy but I think it figures 274 something but for some reason 276 stick in my mind. I guess it's been said to many times. Call me a lier over 2ci LOL Walt
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WALT: you are a LIER,
Heaven knows why you would want me to call you that!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL LOL
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Looks great Walt. Thanks for posting.
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