Re: 1935 flathead V8

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Posted by Mr. Faust on August 28, 2007 at 18:14:51 from (172.130.240.147):

In Reply to: 1935 flathead V8 posted by Randy on October 05, 2002 at 16:42:58:

35's are 21 stud heads as opposed to the 24, so parts are limited.(I believe the 32-36 were 21, all those after were 24,, but I might be wrong on the cut off year, I've got a full book on the flatheads, but can't find it at the moment, I need to organize my library.) The other thing is that the early engines had poured babbit bearings and the latter had inserts, I'm can't remember the exact cut off year for that, but you will have a heck of a time finding a machine shop these days that can pour babbit. It's not hard if you go to a library and read up on it though, the local library where I live has a model A restoration book from the 50's that gives a step by step process, and the lead melts easy on a wood fire. Your basic rebuild parts are available, and most interchange within reason (a late merc. crank is different for example, but I think it still fits) but "hot" parts are all for the 24's. As far as shipping, I know personaly I live in a smaller comunity, and there are a lot of truckers in the local pub, and I've gotten many things brought to my door for a case of beer and aranging it to be loaded on the truck at the pick up point. If you talk to the drivers alot of the time you can find one who will be in the area and coming back empty, and an engine will fit in any trailer they pull. I've had more than one show up smelling like pig S***, but it washes off. good luck and go for it. I almost forgot if it is a poured engine(which I don't think it is) you can also have it machined to accept inserts and I would go this route if you plan to use it at all, the babbit wears out in 10,000/15,000 miles

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