This is your guide to building and maintaining a flathead engine for street driving or for flat-out hot rod racing. Bill Sinclair, an experienced flathead builder, explains how to evaluate parts for maintenace, purchase, modifications, and wear. He'll tell you which parts to take to the machine shop, which ones you can use stock, and which ones should be replaced by aftermarket parts. You'll even learn which tools are essential to doing your engine right. Not only will you learn about internal engine parts such as the block, pinstons, camshafts, and heads, you will also find out about related parts such as the carburetor, fuel, old & new ignitions, cooling system, electrical (including 6 to 12 volt conversion), brakes, rear ends, and exhaust. You'll even find out how to overcome typical Flathead problems, such as running hot. This book covers 1949-1953 Ford & Mercury Flathead V8 engines. It has 104 pages with 61 photos and numerous illustrations. It was revised in 1997. Buy now to find out how to improve your V8 from a seasoned racer and restorer.
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