Table of Contents
Dedication Foreword by Ray Evernham
About the Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Brief History of the Ford Flathead V-8
Growing Pains
Surviving the Great Depression
Building Up to the End
Chapter 2: Engine ID, Equipment and Tools
What Is the Goal?
Selecting a Candidate
Identification Research
Cleanup
Special Tools
Basic Tools
Chapter 3: Disassembly
Fuel Pump, Starter and Accessories
Intake Manifold, Water Pump and Timing Cover
Cylinder Heads
Oil Filter, Pan and Pump
Bearing Caps
Rods and Pistons
Valve Assembly
Bellhousing and Clutch Assembly
Chapter 4: Cleaning
Block Cleaning
Hot Tanking
Rust Removal
Cylinder Head Cleaning
Crankshaft Cleaning
Sludge Trap Plugs Removal
Chapter 5: Inspection
Crack Detection
Magnafluxing
Pressure Testing
Head Inspection
Crank Inspection
Rod Inspection
Sonic Testing
Chapter 6: Machine Shop
Blueprinting and Balancing
Balancing and Honing the Rods
Balancing the Pistons
Balancing the Crank
Crack Repair
Cylinder Boring
Align Boring
Sleeving
Honing
Decking
Power Slot Relieving
Pressure Sealing
Valveseat Installation
Valveseat Grinding
Cylinder Heads
Chapter 7: Selecting Parts
Source List
Chapter 8: Final Assembly
Oil Gallery Plug
Camshaft
Oil Pump Gear
Fuel Pump Pushrod Bushing
Valvetrain
Oil Deflectors
Crankcase Breather Tube
Rear Oil Slinger
Crankshaft
Pistons
Camshaft Gears
Oil Pump
Crankshaft
Water Pump
Oil Pan
Pulleys
Flywheel
Head and Head Gasket
Finishing
Chapter 9: Start-Up
Run-In Procedure
Fire-Up in the Car
Chapter 10: Building a Performance Flathead
Block
Rotating Assembly
Porting the Block
Porting the Intake Manifold
Valves
Block Honing
Assembly
Oil Pan
Heads
Appendix
Cylinder Numbers and Firing Orders
Torque Sequence
Serial Numbers
Source Guide
