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britman

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After two years of on and off work I got my rebuilt 39 flathead running yesterday. I had never rebuilt a flathead before so I am "out on a limb". I want to thank those on the Ford barn for their help--it is a great source of valuable information. Of course, I still have a lot of work to do.
britman

check out the vid at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvfHORduib0
 
That's great! Sounds as good as it looks. Enjoy the vibe, glad you didn't fall off that limb. My project has seemed out of reach, I need to climb the tree and build mine. Meanwhile Fordbarn is the main event of my day. Happy Motoring!
 
boy O boy that sounds great, my 40 sounded identical with open headers, sometimes I regret installing exhaust. What cam are you running, or do the carbs need to be tuned? Mine is stock but rumbled like a wild elephant, until the carbs got tuned. Fouled plugs quickly but sounded great LOL.
congrats to your first flathead build sounds awesome.
 
Now drive it like your stol it. Brake in the rings. Yes sound great, that deserves at least two AttA boys, so ATTA BOy!!!
 
Nothing sounds better than a flathead Ford engine! Some say it is the Siamese exhaust ports that give it its unique sound. Henry would have never guessed 82+ years after conception we would still be writing and talking about it.
 
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Guys this engine with the legendary "L100" cam sounds so awesome!!
The rumble is just bad to the bone !!!
 
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