Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Private_collector]

Hey Tony,

The supplier was FlatAttack Racing Products, in South Australia. Here: http://www.flatattackracing.com/
They cost $390 for the pair, including shipping in Australia.
Contact is Mike Davidson. Good guy to deal with!

You might buy cheaper, but they won't be better.

And by the way, Robert, i'm nothing like those guys you spoke about. I have never been to Orange!

[Private_collector]

Sanded and painted the engine block today.
Engine primed 1.jpg Engine painted 1.jpg
Then I installed the water pumps permanantly, and test fit the timing cover.
Water pumps installed 1.jpg
I had to shave a slither of the thickness from two places on the timing cover. The new water pumps are a tiny bit thicker around the bolt holes, and it was easier to shave the timing cover, instead of trying to unstick the water pumps. I had used aviation gasket sealer on them. I'm sure the gaskets would have come away in pieces!
Water pump and timing cover clearance.jpg

Robert, this photo is for you.
Engine with external parts test fit 1.jpg

[hrpearce]

Very impressive you'll have the first blitz to spin the wheels in all gears

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Sanded and painted the engine block today.
Attachment 59949 Attachment 59950
Then I installed the water pumps permanantly, and test fit the timing cover.
Attachment 59951
I had to shave a slither of the thickness from two places on the timing cover. The new water pumps are a tiny bit thicker around the bolt holes, and it was easier to shave the timing cover, instead of trying to unstick the water pumps. I had used aviation gasket sealer on them. I'm sure the gaskets would have come away in pieces!
Attachment 59952

Robert, this photo is for you.
Attachment 59953

Tony..
You are doing a righteous job on that old flattie..Here are some links you may enjoy..

http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/e...e/viewall.html

http://www.flatheads-forever.com/

http://www.bluecollarperformance.com/flatty.html

And here is the directory for flathead FORDS....

http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/commu...axzz2de2nnsUM\

http://www.honestcharley.com/hot-rod...ance.html?p=13


Great project..
Keep up the pix.
Alex

[Private_collector]

I forgot to post that the coil was tested yesterday, and gave a reading of 2.1 ohms, which is OK to use without an external ballast resistor. I'm almost disappointed, because if it wasn't suitable I would have bought the coil recommended by the information that came with the electronic ingition. That coil is called a "Flamethrower 10,000". Impressive sounding name eh!

[Private_collector]

Santa has arrived early this year!
EGGE piston set, STD bore, 4 stroke.jpg Clevite Rod Bearing set.jpg New Main Bearing set.jpg New crankshaft gear.jpg GRANT 4 Ring piston ring set.jpg

Cont'd...

[Private_collector]

Modern one-piece front crankshaft seal.jpg BEST Rebuild Gasket Set.jpg Eagle Performance Crankshaft.jpg Eagle Crankshaft in box.jpg

[Bob Carriere]

..... nice to read about your progress and eagerness.

Bob C.