We’ve become aware of some unusual things for Ford’s Flathead V8, however this is something I’ve never ever heard of previously. Bronze heads? I suggest I presume there isn’t any type of reason that it does not function, but it sure seems odd when the regular is cast iron, and also performance parts were beginning to come out in light weight aluminum. I dig it though and also it looks cool as hell. View the video clip listed below and also you’ll see what type of cool is really taking place right here as Matt clarifies the components, the history, as well as exactly how he got it.

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This summer Matt began servicing an engine for the 1932 Ford Roadster, that became a whole lot more then simply a re-gasket. The engine will certainly require to be established away to have the bearings for the crank changed and the entire lower end gone over for any kind of various other problems. Fortunately Matt is a hoarder as well as had one more flathead resting that can be utilized. Actually this engine was utilized as simulated up in the cars and truck back when the vehicle got dealt with. The “new” flathead originated from an estate in Wilmington, NC, where the tale was told that this engine was made use of as a cackle engine at local racer programs. Matt as well as Steve first examination the engine on the run stand to see if there are any type of problems, and afterwards set up the copper heads and also intake. Matt likewise did a bench line on the moment it took the engine to stand up to temp versus the copper heads. Can’t wait to hear this engine in the 32 Roadster!!

While Cleetus McFarland has certainly delighted in some success behind the wheel of his vehicles, as well as does a great task adjusting most of them, when the new engine entered into the El Camino they call Mullett, he contacted some reinforcements. This vehicle was now making power at an entire new degree and also Cleetus recognized that if he could concentrate on driving someone else can assist with the tuning as well as magic just may occur. And happen it did! Making an almost half second improvement in ET as well as 20 miles per hour, this thing made its finest passes ever before in Gainesville while Pete was adjusting.

What was it like tuning Cleetus to numerous individual bests, including his 6.543 at 221.38? View and you’ll figure out.

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