Jeff Zurschmeide is a freelance writer from Portland, Oregon. SBC Distributor Conversion For 8BA Flatheads. The formula was simple; strip an early Ford down to its essentials, lower it a little, and swap the banger engine for a more powerful flathead V8. Lincoln gets an OHV V8. Both the 239 and 221 cubic inch engines switched to a 24-stud head bolt pattern for 1939, making them visually distinct from engines made prior to this time. Called the Automatic Mileage Maker, it “Matches timing to fuel charges so every drop of gasoline is used – none wasted. The 239.4 motor is only in Mercury vehicles. The first of the Ford L-head (flathead) V8 engines left the factory on March 9, 1932. comes with 2 crankshafts. The cylinder heads are held on with 21 studs. As Ford was producing cars to meet postwar demand, no changes to the engine came until 1948, when a new large truck version of the flathead V8 was released. There are better main caps and stronger main bearing webs. The bellhousing is no longer cast as part of the block. The first production car comes off the line on March 9th, 1932. The V8-85 gets a larger, relocated water pump, larger insert main bearings, and new cast alloy-steel domed pistons. The fan is moved up to just above the distributor to spray less water over the engine in wet weather. A new cam and improved crankcase ventilation appear. The Ford Flathead V-8 engine powered Ford and Mercury vehicles from 1932 to 1954. The Ford flathead V8 engine continued in production for world markets until 1973, giving it a 50 year production run with well over 10 million units produced. The 239.4 motor is only in Mercury vehicles. Mercury buyers received the 239, and Ford buyers got the V8-85. The Ford Flathead is a valve-in-block engine and the valves open adjacent to the combustion chamber, rather than from the top, as in later engines. But you can send us an email and we'll get back to you, asap. However these are still a sought-after power plant, finding homes in period correct restorations as well as complete custom builds. The 6 millionth flathead V8 is built. These “blackout” cars are extremely rare today. Cooling was also revised and improved. There were two water pumps – one for each cylinder head. Later improvements reduced the number of studs to 17. Ford Flathead V8 facts and myths have long been a topic of debate but we sort out the real truth about the Ford Flat Head small block engine in our performance guide - Hot Rod Magazine $12,700 1950 Ford Deluxe 239 cubes of flathead V8 Beltsville, MD All steel with attached chrome upfront sporting a center bullet style ring, and building on this design to complete the entire grille. But more impressive is the fact that the Flathead V8 (with Ardun heads) can hit 6,200 RPM and still lay down Later improvements reduced the number of studs to 17. Improvements such as a dual-downdraft carb (Stromberg Model 40) on a new intake manifold and a cast-alloy steel crankshaft (an industry first) add another 10 HP. By this time Edelbrock is producing his first manifold, for dual Stromberg 97 carbs. Got any questions hit me up! The distributor now has the “crab” flat cap and a traditional separate coil rather than the two piece distributor cap design. The period right after the war was a boom time for automakers as pent-up demand for new cars was satisfied. Thes… This engine became known as the V8-60, and can be identified by the 17 head studs. The heads use 24 studs, instead of the old 21 stud pattern. The V8-60 is now all cast iron, like the larger V8-85. The 7lb pressure radiator cap is introduced, raising the boiling point of the cooling system from 212F to 230F. George McNicholl purchased his first automobile engine (a Ford flathead V-8) when he was 12 years old and has had a hand in car and engine building ever since. Visually, you can spot these engines easily because the bell housing is no longer part of the engine block casting, but rather a separate piece. The V8-85’s torque increases to 155 lbs/ft thanks to a new Ford-built dual-downdraft carburetor. The smaller F series trucks get the passenger car 110 HP engine. Modern performance FORD FLATHEAD ENGINES are still hot rodded today, with a special land speed record class for flathead engines. The mechanically unchanged 239.4 Ford V8 is called the “Strato-Star” and gets rated at 110 HP. main caps are in place. I have been working to get this group to a point that I can focus on content full time. This engine produced 145 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. The four different V-8 flathead displacement sizes between 1932 and 1953 are 136, 221, 239 and 337 cubic inches. Additionally, Jeff is the author of eight published books on automotive topics, including photo histories of Portland International Raceway and Portland Speedway. By dividing the eight cylinders into two banks of four, engineers achieved a powerful, yet compact unit that could fit into the vast majority of engine bays also sized to fit four or six-cylinder engines. Trouble Shooting A SBC Distributor Conversion. Does anyone know the following specs for the 3.50 bore x 3.25 stroke - 250 CID V8 used in the 1956 Hudson ? The water now runs directly to the back of the block from a larger radiator. K-D[...]. Ford Model As for Sale in Washington, DC (1 - 15 of 16) $12,222 1931 Ford Model A Coupe 350ci V8 White We're not around right now. In the history of automotive engines, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of the V8 design. A funny thing: in its last year, it was made by Chrysler do Brasil!”, information provided by http://www.35pickup.com/mulligan/fhtime.htm. Ford, and everyone else, is busy making war materials. The Lincoln version has increased compression to make more power than the truck motor. By the beginning of 1942, America had entered the Second World War, and very few civilian cars of any kind were produced before Ford transitioned all its facilities to the war effort. Engineers add increased cooling capacity and greater radiator area to alleviate cooling problems. The heads use 24 studs, instead of the old 21 stud pattern. Improvements in ignition and cooling help make it more reliable. Production continued in 1940 and 1941 with few changes. A typical stock 65-horsepower flathead V8 should yield fuel economy at about 20 MPG. Carlos Farjoun (farjoun@sti.com.br) writes: “The flathead was produced here since 1960? The piston bore was 3.0625 inches, and the crank gave a stroke of 3.750 inches, for a total displacement of 221 cubic inches. The 6 millionth flathead V8 is built. In the 1937 model year, the Ford V8 buyer was offered a choice of aluminum or cast iron heads on the Model 78 engine. Over-all, there are 21 minor revisions to improve idling, valve and cam wear, and cylinder head stress. Spec History of the Ford Flathead V8: 1932 – 1953, Looking For 24 Hour Tech Help With Your Flathead? 336.7 cid motor in F7 and F8 trucks also available in Lincoln line. Ford Flathead V8 KR Wilson Cylinder Sleeve Puller 85hp 60hp 95hp NOS MILITARY! We'll send you raw engine tech articles, news, features, and videos every week from EngineLabs. It was basically a copy of the Ford flathead 221 with a larger bore and some extra horses. Below is a preliminary table with the numbers for a combination of antique and currently available cams. H&H started in 1972 with rebuilding all early Ford Flathead engines from Model A, B’s, T’s and V8 Ford Flatheads from 1932-36, LB’s, 59A’s, 8BA’s,V8 60’s, Lincoln 337, Lincoln V12’s and Y Block Ford and Mercury. The 3 millionth car rolls off the production line in June. Originally rated at 100 horsepower by the Ford Motor Company, the flathead V8 is teamed up with a three-speed automatic transmission in the guise … The displacement is … )”, The Ford V8 gets a new water pump, cam, offset piston pins, and valve rotators. This is the last year for the main journal size introduced in 1937. It averages 20 mpg for the trip. The motor acquires a reputation as an oil burner after 1000 miles. The american Ford V8 24 stud Flatheads where build from 1938 to 1953. Mercury begins using a bored out version of the flathead, bringing displacement to 239.4 cid. Mercury added a quarter-inch of stroke to the 239, raising total displacement to 255.4 cubic inches and achieving 112 horsepower. Of course, many engines including V8s were produced throughout the war to power various military vehicles, but further development essentially ceased until the end of the war. These engines offer dramatic improvements in cooling, oiling, and virtually every function. With some exotic tuning, it has been known to produce 700 hp, and not just for short bursts. The coolant holes in the decks and heads are repositioned for better coolant flow to the rear of the block. The distributor is now a modern design, relocated above the front of the right side cylinder bank amd set up to be shaft and gear driven. (1) Aluminum heads (2) Cast iron heads221CID uses Stromberg 97, 136CID uses Stronberg 81 carb. 84 Mustang Fox Body with a Turbo Flathead V8. Despite having three rather than five main bearings, the flathead has stayed the course. New performance cams followed the production of each new model, so Model A/B performance cams and flathead V8 cams followed soon after those engines arrived. The V8 was more popular than the four-cylinder, which was essentially a variant of the Model A engine with improvements to balancing and lubrication. All rights reserved. The 239.4 motor is only in Mercury vehicles. Founder: The Flat-Spot I am a graphic and web designer by trade. For 1939, Mercury added a new variant of the Ford flathead V8 design. Some European marques and Cadillac had V8 engines decades before Ford developed the engine that would yield affordable performance and create the basis for hot rodding. Carl Schmaltz, Ray Lard, and Mil Zoerlein, working in secret, take one of Henry Ford’s ideas and turn it into a production item – the Ford flathead V8. 1) bore spacing, 2) block deck height - from the crank center to the block deck, 3) cam to crank center to center. But then as now, in … (The early-’49 cam is milder than the late-’49 to ’51 cam.) our plan is to build a performance flathead that pays tribute to the way it would have been built by hot rodders back in the '50's and '60's. All rights reserved. The F7 and F8 trucks get a 336.7 cid version of the flathead. There are some major mechanical changes to the flathead this year. The LB block has insert main bearings, all others still have poured babbit bearings. No Membership Required. The home of the Ford Flathead rebuilding specialist from mild to wild. These engines also use a modern distributor design mounted at the front of the engine. TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH A big thank you to MrP4, author[...], Engine Horsepower                      ’36-9 110 @ 3900, ’40-41 120 @ 3500,[...], This is available to the public. Because of the flathead design, there can never be any interference between pistons and valves, making the engine an excellent candidate for period-correct hot rods. It was used by Simca in France until 1961 for cars and even later on the Simca V8 military truck. The Lincoln version has increased compression to make more power than the truck motor. Ford experiments with aluminum blocks. Many books have been published on how to rebuild and modify the Ford flathead V8 for performance, and dedicated engine builders are numerous. Check Our Our Facebook Group, 382 Butterfield Rd #58 Chino Valley AZ 86323. Performance got a bump for the 1952 model year, up to 125 horsepower in the 255, and up to 110 horsepower for the 239, but by this point in history, the Y-block overhead valve V8 engine was in development, and the flathead V8 was dropped for 1954 models in the United States. It has new pressurized cooling, revised aluminum pistons, and silver alloy bearings for longer life. For this year only, the little V8 has sheet metal sides on the block. For 1949, Lincoln took up the 336 cubic inch engine and produced 152 horsepower and boosted torque to 265 pound-feet. both look to be in good condition, no oil pan or heads. This engine became popular in racing and for general use because it provided better fuel economy than the larger engine. The 336.7 cid motor is in F7 and F8 trucks. 221 3.0625 3.750 6.33:1 75@3800 40Aluminum heads and higher compression give 10 more HP. The main bearings are poured rabbit. Ford blesses Canadian and Australian customers with one more year of flathead fun, they don’t get the y-block until 1955. By this point, over 2 million Ford flathead V8 engines had been produced for Ford automobiles and trucks, and for commercial use in other vehicles. The flathead V8 was very much under development in the early years, and modifications came annually. There are new valve guides, improved intake and exhaust systems, and locked in connecting rod bearings replacing the older floating bearings. By 1936, the engine was called a Model 68 and production passed the 3 million mark. It was meant to be a carthorse, not a racehorse. The 336.7 cid motor is in F7 and F8 trucks. The distributor gets a new one piece cap, eliminating the old two piece system. It looks like they might be right, for early engines suffer from casting pinholes, cracks or overheating. The cast iron heads offered a higher compression ratio of 7.5:1 and resulted in 94 horsepower compared to 6.2:1 and 85 horsepower with aluminum heads. No new cars are produced.JOHN HALE adds:“In 1943-1945 FORD did produce flatheads for some british military vehicals. 1934 saw the advent of a two-barrel Stromberg carburetor, raising output to 85 horsepower in the Model 40A. The Ford Flathead ceased production in America in 1953,and followed suit in Canada and Australia a year later in 1954. when henry ford released a new veight engine for his 1932 modelb's and 18's, he never knew he had jump started an american hot rodding craze. This was the generation of the V8 famously praised by bank robber Clyde Barrow in a letter to Henry Ford. The oil pump changes to a shorter, straight cut gear pump for higher oil pressure. Mercury begins using a bored out version of the flathead, bringing displacement to 239.4 cid. At a stock compression ratio of 6.3:1, the new Model 99A offered 95 horsepower. However, automakers simply cranked up production of 1942 designs until new cars could be developed. The heads are not truly flat, having four spade-shaped combustion chambers to accommodate the motion of the valves. This engine used a 90-degree block, with the valves located next to the pistons, pointed upwards. My father rebuilt a flathead last year and all the parts seemed to be military surplus.”. 255.4 cid is available to only in a Mercury, except for a Police Interceptor package using the Mercury engine in a Ford car. This engine can be identified in the field by counting the cylinder head studs, of which there are 21 per side. Displacing a whopping 336.7 cubic inches, the new engine featured a 3.5-inch bore and 4.38-inch stroke. This grew into 6 different Ardun, V8 60 intakes, Lincoln 337 heads and intakes, Lincoln V12 intakes and heads and ford flathead intakes. The F series trucks get the updated flathead (see the 1949 changes). The Ford 239 was often called the “100 horse” motor for obvious reasons that should be clear to anyone with over a room temperature I.Q. Ford ads list the “43 âLook Aheadâ features and the new FORDomatic Drive.” Most of the features relate to the overall car, but one engine improvement is listed. The main journal increases in size again, where it will stay through the end of the line in 1953. Stock parts are still readily available for the Ford V8, and speed equipment is easy to find. © 2017 Power Automedia. The distributor drive on the cam changes from the old slot to a gear drive. Named after its flat cylinder heads, Ford Flathead V-8 engines, developed in 1930 to 1931, were manufactured from 1932 to 1954, and although there were five different Flathead sizes, Mercury vehicles were only equipped with the 239 cubic-inch engine from … After we handled all 21 stud engines, the 60 HP and the monster 337cui engines, we'll look closer to all 24 stud engines in this part. Ford’s rates the V8 as 90 horsepower, even though the motor is mechanically unchanged. Around 1998 Ken began making Ardun intake manifolds for a friend. A tiny handful of cars are produced with no chrome just before civilian automobile production ends. Stock induction on the new flathead V8 was by a single throat downdraft carburetor and an aluminum intake manifold that sat between the banks of cylinders. New Waterproof Ignition System prevents being shorted out by moisture.”. Ford abandoned the V8-85, giving all Ford and Mercury vehicles the 239 cubic inch engine, now compressing at 6.8:1 and rated at 100 horsepower. The 336.7 cid motor is in F7 and F8 trucks. The carb changes again, this time to a Stromberg 97 on all 85HP engines. its an engine that has not been produced for 61 years. The flathead V8 was very much under development in the early years, and modifications came annually. NO SHIPPING!! For 1935, the Model 38 received an updated camshaft. The V8 gets a composition timing gear, revised pistons to cut cold start piston slap, and new cam to reduce tappet noise, and a 3 blade fan that is driven slower than the old 4 blade fan. The V8-60 has a gear type oil pump driven off the crank timing gear. 221 3.0625 3.750 6.12:1 85@3800 155lb-ft@ 11AThe 239.4 motor is only in Mercury vehicles. 1937 FORD Flathead V8 21 stud, the block looks good, pistons are stamped 30. all valves and cam are still in the block. ! 336.7 cid motor in the F7 and the F8 trucks is also available in the Lincoln line. All Ford V8 engine designs changed substantially in this year, reflecting the first fruits of postwar engineering development. Mid-year, Ford switches from the Stromberg 97 to the Holley (Ford) carb. Dick Fullmer hits 119.92 mph trap speed at a drag race using a 312 cid motor in a very light car. This hot rod holds the class record for top speed at over 157 mph. The rod journal size is increased. The fan pitch, cam, and exhaust are modified to make less noise. To reduce cracking, the angle between the valves (passenger’s side to driver’s side) is decreased from 101.5 degrees to 100 degrees. A new, smaller, V8 enters production. V8 production passed the 6 million unit mark during this year. Fords get Mercury’s larger flathead. How Ford's Flathead V8 Engine Works, And Why It DisappearedWhy Can't Pushrod Engine Rev High? It is designed for European laws that tax on displacement, as well as British laws that tax on bore size. Nevertheless, the flathead is the little engine that could. The Mercury version introduces heavier rods and crank, and other strengthened internal components. This is the last year for the V8-60. Ford’s rates the V8 as 90 horsepower, even though the motor is mechanically unchanged. 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Cast as a single unit block, many said the 90 degree V8 was an engineering impossibility. Water enters the heads at the top center. When you think of a Ford V8 Flathead , you think of the V60 or 24 stud series of flatheads or maybe even the Mercury 255 CID flathead but few think of the Ford/Lincoln big block 337 CID flathead. Mercury’s V8 gets stroked for increased horsepower. THIS CAR INCORPORATED THE FLATHEAD 60 V8, BUT THERE APPARENTLY WERE SOME SMALL DIFFERENCES IN THE COMPONENT PARTS (DISTRIBUTOR, CARB ECT. From 1937-1940, Ford also produced a 60HP, 137ci V8, that was used in some other applications. This motor came in as a block with original crank with the machine work completed in preparation for a rebuild. In F series trucks, a higher lift cam raises the truck HP to 106. Compression with stock heads was a conservative 5.5:1, which yielded 65 horsepower at 3,400 RPM. His passion for Hot Rods and to create new products has helped the after-market industry continue to grow The Mercury 255.4 cid engine gets higher compression, boosting power to 125 HP. This engine can be identified in the field by counting the cylinder head studs, of which there are 21 per side. His current automotive passion is divided between his Mazda Miata, 1976 Mini Cooper, 1920 Model T Ford, and 1971 Fiat 124 Spider. On only the ’32 models, the belt is adjusted by a single nut on the generator post mount, and the crankshaft is forged. The gear-driven cam was located in the engine block above the crankshaft and between the cylinder banks, driving solid lifters that acted directly on the valves. By this time Edelbrock is producing his first manifold, for dual Stromberg 97 carbs. © 2020 Power Automedia. There are still millions of unrestored flathead V8 engines out there in the world, sitting the back corners of barns and garages across America. A cast steel crankshaft improved reliability. The V8-60’s heads use 17 studs, not the 21 studs of the larger V8. This engine was manufactured for a short period between 1948-51 as a Ford truck engine and 1949-51 as a Lincoln car engine. 1938 saw continued production of both the V8-85 and the V8-60. Only a few go into commercial vehicles. The ignition coil is no longer bolted directly to the distributor case. In June, the 7 millionth V8 is produced. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. A typical stock 65-horsepower flathead V8 should yield fuel economy at about 20 MPG. this is for local pick up only. That is why the 239 Ford V8 was put into production. The 2 millionth V8 car rolls off the production line in June. Important to racing history because it will break the Offy’s hold on midget racing. https://youtu.be/S9E2nCXNHU8EE Shirts! In 1933, a change to aluminum heads raised the horsepower rating to 75 for the Model 40. The Flathead was licensed to other producers, including car and truck manufacturers in the Soviet Union. A tiny handful of cars are produced with no chrome just before civilian automobile production ends. Late 90-125hp V8: 1949 to 1953 Passenger Cars 1948 to 1953 Trucks: The Strato-Star EAB … Called the V8-60, it gives 70 mph speeds and the best gas mileage of any Ford built before. If your dream is to power your rod or custom with an original Ford engine, you’ve got plenty of support out there for your project. He is the author of four other Motorbooks publications: How To Build a Flathead Ford V-8, How To Build Vintage Hot Rod V-8 Engines, How To Build Ford Flathead V-8 Horsepower, and How To Build Classic Hot Rod V-8 Engines. FORD also made a 500 hp. He covers new cars, motor sports, and technical topics for a variety of newspapers, magazines, and online outlets. Early 1932 Model 18 engines had a reputation for using oil, porous castings, and cooling problems. Multiple-carburetor manifolds, improved distributors, and high-compression heads are the most common modifications, as well as high performance pistons and cams. Also in 1937, Ford brought out the smaller 136 cubic inch Model 74 engine, rated at 60 horsepower and 94 pound-feet of torque. Oil sometimes surge away form the crankshaft bearings on hard turns, resulting in engine seizure. Ten aluminum engines are produced, with one showing up on the street in 1952. The ignition coil is no longer bolted directly to the distributor case. Ford did not invent the V8 engine, but it can be fairly said that they brought it into everyday use. The 221 cu in (3.6 l) V8 was rated at 65 hp (48 kW), but power increased significantly with improvements to the carburetor and ignition in succeeding years. To combat these stories, a V8 car travels 33301 miles in 33 days on a 32 mile course across the Mojave desert. The distributor now has the “crab” flat cap and a traditional separate coil rather than the two piece distributor cap design. The early history of hot rodding was built on the back of the Ford Flathead V8. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. The V8-85's torque increases to 155 lbs/ft thanks to a new Ford-built dual-downdraft carburetor. Ford’s 50th anniversary year and the last year for the flathead in the U.S. The new engine was larger, displacing 239.4 cubic inches by virtue of a longer 3.1875-inch stroke. The new flathead features a single belt, two water pumps, a generator/fan combo, a Detroit Lubricator carburetor, and an aluminum intake manifold. The current record holder achieves 700 hp (525 kW) and 300 mph (483 … The carb is now a Stromberg Model 48. LOOK at pictures closely what you see in the pictures is what you get. 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