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Mart · 03-19-2021, 11:05 AM

I've been working on the 59 Flatty for 6 months. It's in the 32 frame, so why not see if it will run??
Thanks to everyone who has followed the progress on this old Flatty.
Take good care of yourselves and I'll see you next time.
Mart.

https://youtu.be/enHN_ECCyhc

VeryTangled · 03-19-2021, 11:18 AM

55 Minutes Mart!!! I've just gotten to fiddling with the starter.

Thanks again for the hard work!

corvette8n · 03-19-2021, 11:24 AM

Mart: imagine putting the Reds headers on with fenders etc. in the way, I had to take the driver side off and weld up the holes then reinstall. I found it much easier to take the horns off the inner fender of my ‘41 gave me a little more room to work. I still had a sore back for a week when I was done.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284567

marko39 · 03-19-2021, 12:32 PM

It's great to see you get it running. What weight oil is in it? Try running straight 30w and see how the pressure is.

19Fordy · 03-19-2021, 01:17 PM

Mart: CONGRATS on getting your flatty running. Video is really informative,.
Please keep us updated on how you improve the oil pressure. Is low oil pressure common in these type engines?

Will D · 03-19-2021, 02:17 PM

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Hey Mart, won't get a chance to watch till tonight but judging by the comments, a quick note.

I have read a common reason for low pressure on rebuild/reassembled 59a's is worn cam bearings, if you didn't replace them. I can't remember if you did or not.

fordor41 · 03-19-2021, 09:29 PM

also looked like oil line to gauge was full of air. bleed air off, psi may improve

JayChicago · 03-19-2021, 09:58 PM

That was great! Had a big smile on my face listening to that old engine purr. And I think we heard a smile in your voice, and your son Jack too. Grins all around.

And to think what the block looked like when you first removed the heads on that old piece of scrap iron!

Thanks for all the videos.

flatford8 · 03-20-2021, 05:06 AM

Nice job Mart !! Purrs like a kitten..... Mark

Brendan · 03-21-2021, 07:09 AM

Good job Mart! I was as excited as you where to see the first start!
thanks for the Video's!

tubman · 03-21-2021, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordor41

also looked like oil line to gauge was full of air. bleed air off, psi may improve

Or maybe not, as PSI works the same whether it is air or oil.

fordor41 · 03-21-2021, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubman

Or maybe not, as PSI works the same whether it is air or oil.

air compresses, fluids do not. just saying!

03-19-2021, 11:05 AM	#1
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,743	So that old 59 Flatty then. Is it going to run?? If so, for how long?? I've been working on the 59 Flatty for 6 months. It's in the 32 frame, so why not see if it will run?? Thanks to everyone who has followed the progress on this old Flatty. Take good care of yourselves and I'll see you next time. Mart. https://youtu.be/enHN_ECCyhc

03-19-2021, 11:18 AM	#2
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: So that old 59 Flatty then. Is it going to run?? If so, for how long?? 55 Minutes Mart!!! I've just gotten to fiddling with the starter. Thanks again for the hard work! __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

03-19-2021, 11:24 AM	#3
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,943	Re: So that old 59 Flatty then. Is it going to run?? If so, for how long?? Mart: imagine putting the Reds headers on with fenders etc. in the way, I had to take the driver side off and weld up the holes then reinstall. I found it much easier to take the horns off the inner fender of my ‘41 gave me a little more room to work. I still had a sore back for a week when I was done. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=284567 Last edited by corvette8n; 03-19-2021 at 11:25 AM. Reason: Added info

03-19-2021, 12:32 PM	#4
marko39 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: harpursville ny Posts: 1,040	Re: So that old 59 Flatty then. Is it going to run?? If so, for how long?? It's great to see you get it running. What weight oil is in it? Try running straight 30w and see how the pressure is.

03-19-2021, 01:17 PM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,919	Re: So that old 59 Flatty then. Is it going to run?? If so, for how long?? Mart: CONGRATS on getting your flatty running. Video is really informative,. Please keep us updated on how you improve the oil pressure. Is low oil pressure common in these type engines?

03-19-2021, 02:17 PM	#6
Will D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: BC Canada Posts: 573	Re: So that old 59 Flatty then. Is it going to run?? If so, for how long?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey Mart, won't get a chance to watch till tonight but judging by the comments, a quick note. I have read a common reason for low pressure on rebuild/reassembled 59a's is worn cam bearings, if you didn't replace them. I can't remember if you did or not. __________________ Sometimes, ingenuity gets in the way of sense and sanity.

03-19-2021, 09:29 PM	#7
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,515	Re: So that old 59 Flatty then. Is it going to run?? If so, for how long?? also looked like oil line to gauge was full of air. bleed air off, psi may improve

03-19-2021, 09:58 PM	#8
JayChicago Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 726	Re: So that old 59 Flatty then. Is it going to run?? If so, for how long?? That was great! Had a big smile on my face listening to that old engine purr. And I think we heard a smile in your voice, and your son Jack too. Grins all around. And to think what the block looked like when you first removed the heads on that old piece of scrap iron! Thanks for all the videos.

03-20-2021, 05:06 AM	#9
flatford8 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lyman,ME. Posts: 2,622	Re: So that old 59 Flatty then. Is it going to run?? If so, for how long?? Nice job Mart !! Purrs like a kitten..... Mark __________________ I'm thinkin' about crankin' My ragged ol' truck up and haulin' myself into town. Billy Joe Shaver

03-21-2021, 07:09 AM	#10
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: So that old 59 Flatty then. Is it going to run?? If so, for how long?? Good job Mart! I was as excited as you where to see the first start! thanks for the Video's! __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

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