Dimensioned drawing of flathead engine

Ab4875

Ab4875

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Does anyone have a dimensioned drawing of the sidevalve V8 engine?

I'm going to build a test stand and am planning to mock it up in 3d on my computer first. I can take measurements off a block I have but am hoping someone already has 2d drawings.

Thanks

Andrew
 
What are you calling a side valve v8? I have copies saved of a 39 flathead from the front, but you can find them all over the internet.
 
This sir, is an odd request. Most make an engine stand with hands-on measurements.

Lonnie
 
Looks like he is still looking? LOL:) Not sure how much this helps what you are looking for.
 

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JSeery said:
What are you calling a side valve v8? I have copies saved of a 39 flathead from the front, but you can find them all over the internet.
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I believe side valve is the correct term for flathead valve styles. As opposed to over head valves.
Martin.
 
Yes, I have the Ford drawings but it is not easy to find some of the dimensions. As I recall there are 6 sheets for the bare block. For the purpose of making a simple engine stand the necessary dimensions would more easily and adequately be derived from shop measurements of an engine.
 
Oh these young whipper-snappers ,with there new fangled machines !:D MMMMM, Tape measure ,straight-edge and a level . thats probably why I still have a flip-phone . Don,t mind me I,m just envious of computer whizzers:o
 
AB, for a test stand you're probably going to have the water pumps on. Since they are also the motor mounts, you just need the distance between the two mount holes, right? Wayno
 
20" between the mounting pads when using 59A type pumps, centre to centre.

But, why not just measure your own block and avoid any confusion?

Mart.
 
My guess is he enjoys playing with his CAD program and would prefer to do it that way. Think this is a case of computer people vs practical people. I kinda fall into both camps! I do CAD drawings of almost all of my projects.
 
All he needs is the CAD info from the archives that Ford used to build the flathead. Shouldn't be a problem. Should be able to get it under the freedom of information act. :)
 
bobH said:
All he needs is the CAD info from the archives that Ford used to build the flathead. Shouldn't be a problem. Should be able to get it under the freedom of information act. :)
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If you can still read those old CAD files, the storage tapes may have deteriorated.
 
Best and most thorough dimensional drawings of complete flatheads are in the brochures on Ford industrial engines...I could not find any flathead period ones online, perhaps I can find mine and then find a geek who can scan.
These drawings were intended for potential purchasers who would need to fit the engines into their machinery...I've got some circa 1940 covering 60, 95, and Merc type engines.
 
Very interesting, wonder if there is enough of a market to support this? I would think most people would want the basic installation requirements (dimensions) Bruce was referring to.
 
I have been reviewing all the posts in relation to finding TDC and setting the initial timing – this forum has been a fantastic source of information.
As well as the various other methods mentioned in this forum for finding TDC, I read one on the forum which mentions an alternate method based on measurements of #2 and #3 pistons being at the same height when #1 is at TDC. I have seen this in the book by Victor Page (The Ford V8 Cars and Trucks, page 200, figure 94), but have not seen this mentioned anywhere else.
Similarly, the ruler method for setting initial timing (on the three bolt distributor) has been referenced to the 1934 Ford patent, but I have not seen it written down anywhere else. I also have reverse-engineered the three bolt initial timing (static) from the 1946 ruler method for the two bolt distributor which seems to align with the centre of the retaining bolt hole on the three bolt distributor as mentioned elsewhere (many times) on this forum.

What I am specifically interested in is the detailed engineering drawings for the engine which has the three bolt “divers helmet” type distributor. I have seen some drawings on the internet that have been derived from the Service Bulletins (into a CAD package I assume).

Has anyone developed more detailed engineering drawings, or have copies of originals, which would enable confirmation of the TDC and initial timing processes as mentioned above?

regards

Roger
(Canberra, Australia)
 
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