finding correct head gaskets

[elwood]

hey guys, im having a hard time finding the correct head gaskets for this block,
The center water holes in the block, I actually have 3 different blocks here all with different center water holes.
The picture i posted is the block in concern

 

[backrodebob]

H&H Flathead So. Calif. Mike 1-818-248-2371

 

[FritzJr]

The shape of the gasket holes do not have to match the shape of the block holes, as long as there is a good sealing surface around each hole.

 

[Lawrie]

Get the BEST gaskets set
Lawrie

 

[Bored&Stroked]

I would just get the Best Gasket set - you can choose between the GraphTite versions (composite) or the copper clad ones. Both work really well and you'll see they do not have center water holes that match your block. They kind of do what Ford did later - reduce the center water hole sizes and open up the rear holes - to get more water flow to the back of the block (to remove heat). Flatheads (like most engines) tend to run hotter toward the rear.

 

[rotorwrench]

Looks like a post war 59 series block since it has the two center and lower round ports in the center of the deck. The trapezoidal shaped ports are all pre-war. The 221 has two center trapezoidal shaped ports and the 239 block only has the one trapezoidal lower port with a round center port.

The 59 series were in normal production from the end of the war through 1948.

 

[elwood]

Thank you all ...