My new 59a build

[Theholygrehl]

After a couple of months I've finished my 59a. Stock crank, Isky cam, and u can see the rest. First time ever building a motor, just put it in the truck last night and did the first heat cycle, runs awesome. Still need to wire everything the correct way, just taped stuff together so I can hear it run.

 

[Ronnie]

Looks good.Be prepared for the flames about the engine stand "LOL" I'm cool with it if you have a well designed mounting head as many are Chinese turd knock offs.
But that is another topic.

R

 

[scooder]

Looks purposefull should scoot. Feels great don't it.

It is another topic as Ronnie said. I have to say though, the pre 8BA blocks really should be hung off a side (exhaust) mount, not off the bell. The early flathead blocks have broken off these bell mounted stands.
Lots and lots don't break, but some do. I don't take the chance.
Just remember,
"Try not to hang it off the bell end."
Martin.

 

[Theholygrehl]

Never knew that, well I lucked out because everything went fine. Good to know thanks.

 

[cmbrucew]

Okay, Now you have been informed of the danger, congratulations on building a beautiful engine. Drive it and enjoy the fact that you built it.
Bruce

 

[JSeery]

NOT my photos, but just an example of what can happen, rare for it to occur, but it does on occasion. I have a block that this happen, but to a much lesser degree and it was repairable. No FLAME intended and again thousand up on thousand of flatheads have been hung off the bellhousing I would guess with no damage, but I for one do not want to be that one-in-a-thousand that does have an issue!