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If I decide to go with building one myself, what areas of the block are prone to cracks (8BA)? I may be looking at some short blocks next weekend and would like to know what to look for and be aware of

I am very new to flatheads and considering this rebuilt 8BA. Does this sound like the guy knows what he's doing? " Bored +.040 with aluminum domed pistons, New rings, main/rod/cam bearings, Chevy stainless steel 1.5” valves, Converted &...

I'm planning on putting a flathead in the '40 coupe I'm buying (yes, I know it's a long dark road). I know very little so I have been trying to educate myself. I was looking at rebuild kits and they are plentiful for the '49-53 Ford 239, anything else not so much. I am looking at a '51 Mercury...

Hey Guys, New to the forum. Just made a deal on a '40 Standard Coupe (my dream car since high school, and I am a LOOOONG way from being a teenager :D ). It is basically a roller that will need a lot of love. I know little to nothing about these cars so I am looking for good reference sources as...