New to flatheads, some questions

In addition to all the respected contributor's above, I have been told there are more Flathead Fords on the road today than any other era manufacturer. Support in the way of parts and knowledge is unsurpassed.
 
One of the big car magazines, I think it was road and track, rated it in the top 10 automotive engines ever built.
 
CSArno said:
Most "modern" engine shops won't even unload a flatty off your truck but there are many old timers around that will work on a flathead though it is a dying art and most young people want to work on newer stuff. Thankfully you are buying a later version flathead with insert bearings. I can't imagine the trouble it would be to find someone to do poured babbit bearings. Atleast here in the northeast. Those guys retire and no one wants to learn what they know.
You have come to the right place to have all the of the knowledge of Flatheads and vehicles that you could ever want. Good luck.
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To true. I'm waiting on someone in the States to send me a side plate and camshaft for a 1910 Hupmobile to have the bearings poured here in New Zealand. They can't find anyone in the States to do it for them. My local engine rebuilder had no problems pouring the same for me and the cost was US$300. Still a sad state of affairs when you have to send something half way round the world to get it worked on-Karl
 
There are rebuilders & fabricators in the US that could do the job but many of them don't advertise and/or don't use computers. Many already have enough work to keep them busy for a few years. Nothing wrong with getting work done over seas though. Folks that restore can be obsessive compulsive and they will send stuff to the guy they either know they can trust or that a good friend has told them they can trust no matter where they are in the world.
 
bruce lee said:
Hey biggie those computer guys are called technicians, not mechanics. A real mechanic can fix anything without a computer right!!! Flatheads rule and if done right and maintained right they will live forever.
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Although on my license it says I'm an automotive technician, I don't call myself that, I'd rather fix something instead of replace parts! I was in this trade since we were using points ignitions before GM brought out the HEI.
 
The French military used flatheads in their tanks and big trucks up into the 90s I think. If they were good for that I'm sure they will still be ok today.
 
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