I’m wondering if the reason for the Mercury flatheads having a higher horsepower rating is due to cam or head differences or perhaps the 885 carb. The venturi’s are quite a bit larger in diameter than a 94, a 1/4” larger. Yes I know the merc had a 4” crankshaft. Is there a reason no one seems to...
Anyone know of a place to get all the machine work done on a flathead block in central Maine? I'm looking for recommendations.
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Did Ford make heads in Canada? I always thought they would be Mercury. I'm not near my books and manuals, so maybe someone can fill me in
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Well she hasn't seen sunshine for quite a while, and although she's still not finished; she starts, runs, drives and stops all on her own!!
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After adjusting the valve lash and replacing a bad valve spring on a 337 ci Flathead I noticed a stamping. I know the engine has been bored to .40 over as indicated by the .040 on the pistons.
Can anyone tell me what the stamping is on the intake gasket area of this flathead? It appears to be...
I had to adjust the valves and replace one bad valve spring on a 337 Ford flathead. I know the engine is bored .40 over as indicated by the piston marks. However on the intake is a stamping. Does anyone know what it is? Appears to be 98313 star.
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Does anyone have or know where I might get the extensions for the front fender/running board area? Book says part numbers are
7Q-16040 and 7Q-16041, I would even take a cardboard pattern.
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Does anyone have the filler pieces that go in the area of the back fender to the running board? I need both sides.
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Got some paint on the majority of the engine. Still have to do the goosenecks and the waterpump/crankshaft pulleys. Then as soon as I can get the oil pan off, I'll clean that and paint. Then what to put it in....:cool: