Ford Sidevalve V8 wanted

Tim Berry · #1 21-08-05, 02:38

Hi all. I am looking for a complete wartime Ford V8 engine for installation into a Cab 13 CMP in Australia.

If possible I would prefer an overhauled (or close to it) unit to go straight into the vehicle.

The vehicle had originally a 24 stud head and is a F15A built Sept 1942.

Has anyone got any ideas or contacts?

Thanks

Tony Smith · #2 21-08-05, 06:07

Unfortunately, when you find a Ford Blitz in Australia, it often seems the engine has been pinched by a hotrodder sometime back in the 70's. When you do find an engine, chances are it's all rusted up or has a cracked block. Then, and only then when you have found a good block, you start the frustrating process of finding an engine builder who speaks fluent sidevalve. Good luck!

Mike's Sidevalve Supply in Adelaide will supply a fully rebuilt exchange flathead V8 for around $2750, plus freight, or they can rebuild yours if you wish to retain a particular engine number. This is for a basic, stock engine. If you want any performance work done, the price only goes up from there.

chris vickery · #3 21-08-05, 15:39

Tony, sounds like the same story as here in Canada. Most flatties are either pinched or seized right up. Usually real hard to find an original runner. The Aus dollar is real close to ours as far as exchange goes. Interesting to see that the price for a rebuilt flattie is around the same as here, somewhere between $2500 and $3000 CAD. And, you are quite right, as it is hard to find someone who speaks the lingo of V8 Ford flatheads. Most rebuilders look at you like you've two heads...

Tony Smith · #4 27-10-05, 17:02

Tim, if you're still looking, have a look at e-bay item no 4584903171.

gjamo · #5 28-10-05, 08:51

Heres anther one that may be a good start.

Ebay item number 4583799063

Vic Eaton · #6 28-10-05, 11:05

HELLO TIM
G OT ONE OF THOSE sitting in my shed it came from a gun tractor and is almost perfect even the transfers are still on the air cleaner the speedo reads 333 miles which i have . the cab had fallen on top of the engine so protecting it from the weather this is the 24 stud version any one got an empty suitcase and going to AUSTRALIA .
REGARDS VIC .

Max Hedges · #7 29-10-05, 02:15

I have some somewhere in a shed unles Mr Smith ( Tony ) filled his trailer up when he left as I was occupied elsewhere, I must be thick as a brick to let him leave my place without a full inspection before he left.

Max

Tony Smith · #8 29-10-05, 02:43

It's a ripper what you can get up to when the host's as busy as a Blue-Arsed fly, but ten minutes in a hot tin shed had me stonkered, too knackered to tea-leaf a thing. Next time, she'll be apple's!

Max Hedges · #9 29-10-05, 03:50

Tony you were running around like a cut snake trying to fill your trailer up, whilst Max wasn't looking. We're going to have to call Max strawberry jam when it comes to parting with his treasures. Does any know why?

Kathy

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Keith Webb · #10 29-10-05, 06:53

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Originally posted by Max Hedges
Tony you were running around like a cut snake trying to fill your trailer up, whilst Max wasn't looking. We're going to have to call Max strawberry jam when it comes to parting with his treasures. Does any know why?

No, I don't know - I thought he was maple syrup!

Max Hedges · #11 29-10-05, 09:17

well you thought you knew everything about him didn't ya

we heard this one the other day whilst talking to my uncles, they were reminiscing of the past , there was an old chap who used to go around muttering strawberry jam when he was upset iwth someone, when asked what he was saying his reply was that, that fellow up there that was annoying him shoudn't be allowed to eat strawberry jam as he is such a tight a..e he wouldn't want to pass the seeds from the straberry jam. Don't you think Max is like this with his treasures?

Keith can you come and give him some therapy.

Max

Nigel Watson · #12 29-10-05, 23:22

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Originally posted by Vic Eaton
HELLO TIM
G OT ONE OF THOSE sitting in my shed it came from a gun tractor and is almost perfect even the transfers are still on the air cleaner the speedo reads 333 miles which i have . the cab had fallen on top of the engine so protecting it from the weather this is the 24 stud version any one got an empty suitcase and going to AUSTRALIA .
REGARDS VIC .

Vic you selling the V8 by any chance? Am looking for one up here in Scotland for my Ford/CMP?

Nigel

sapper740 · #13 30-10-05, 02:43

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Originally posted by Tim Berry
Has anyone got any ideas or contacts?

Another place you might try looking is some of your local marinas. Back in the day a manufacturer by the name of Grew used Flatheads in their boats. In the '70's my brother owned a Grew "Lapstraker" which was powered by a Ford flathead. I don't know if Grew was just a local manufacturer or are world wide, but that might be a source of motors. Hope this helps!

Mark Sierant · #14 31-10-05, 03:05

I would bet all Maxes engines in the the old shed are suitable to recondition. Non of Maxes engines would have siezed as they are all so flogged out trhat there would be substantial air gap between all metal to metal surfaces. This will make them very easy to dissasemble with nothing at all stuck.:dh:

Vic Eaton · #15 31-10-05, 22:35

HELLO NIGEL
MY son has it down at the factory at the moment give him a ring tell him i told you to call its complete with the gearbox as well you can reach him at home on 01279- 871765 or the factory-
01279-460055
REGARDS VIC .