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Fredb_ · 04-05-2016, 09:11 PM

I have my 81A block back from the machine shop and all the parts to reassemble it. I seem to remember talk about a good flathead rebuilders book written by a member of this forum. Anyone have some direction for me? Thanks.

JSeery · 04-05-2016, 11:15 PM

Most likely you are reffering to Ol Rons book and/or JWLs book.

Tinker · 10-29-2018, 09:18 PM

Both of these are very good. Well worth reading. Lucky to have them both. Believe both are still in print.

russcc · 11-01-2018, 06:43 PM

A more recent one Bishop & Tardels one on the rebuilding the flathead V8. Excellent & comprehensive with tons of pictures. Best porting write up and photos I have seen.

Marcus · 11-01-2018, 07:03 PM

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FredB: Your best bet is to purchase all three of the books mentioned above. Each is unique in its own way, provides much more information than can be listed here, and are easy reads. John's book, in particular, may save you grief if you have plans to add performance upgrades. Well-researched and every bit of information backed by scientific proof and hands-on experience. Hope this helps!

04-05-2016, 09:11 PM	#1
Fredb_ Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 640	V8 Flathead Rebuilders Book I have my 81A block back from the machine shop and all the parts to reassemble it. I seem to remember talk about a good flathead rebuilders book written by a member of this forum. Anyone have some direction for me? Thanks.

10-29-2018, 09:18 PM	#3
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: V8 Flathead Rebuilders Book Both of these are very good. Well worth reading. Lucky to have them both. Believe both are still in print.

11-01-2018, 06:43 PM	#4
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: V8 Flathead Rebuilders Book A more recent one Bishop & Tardels one on the rebuilding the flathead V8. Excellent & comprehensive with tons of pictures. Best porting write up and photos I have seen.

11-01-2018, 07:03 PM	#5
Marcus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walnut Grove, Mississippi Posts: 607	Re: V8 Flathead Rebuilders Book Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) FredB: Your best bet is to purchase all three of the books mentioned above. Each is unique in its own way, provides much more information than can be listed here, and are easy reads. John's book, in particular, may save you grief if you have plans to add performance upgrades. Well-researched and every bit of information backed by scientific proof and hands-on experience. Hope this helps! __________________ WARM REGARDS, MARCUS