1947 ford flathead v8 blue book

A step by step book on how to identfy and rebuild a ford flatheads. Engine gasket set complete copper head gaskets ford flathead v8 90. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. The ford car was thoroughly updated in 1941, in preparation for a time of unpredictability. Large inventory of new, used and oem automotive parts at great prices.

Jan 30, 20 as for original paint colors, the ford and mercury engines through 1940 were a dark green. I know people who swear by the 94s but not much in here on them. He picked up a 47 ford pretty cheap, but was told the motor was seized. You just type flathead ford v8 parts into a search engine and dozens of sources appear. The flathead v8 engines produced by ford motor company included basically three versions. Heads cast number 549 ab i am told that motor is 239 cid. Delivery available this is the rarest year of ford truck ever produced 1942. Jan 23, 2010 cheap, pretty, and fast, it launched the american fascination with inexpensive v8 engines and spawned countless hot rods and customs. Vintage cragar 307 trans adapter original ohv chevy v8 to 3248 ford 3 speed. Oct 11, 2017 1947 ford mystery barris custom nick maneri from new jersey was the owner of this 1947 ford custom for three years. This was a full option 1942 with the sliding back window and the 90hp flathead v8 that is still in the truck.

We offer a plethora of flathead v8 engine for your vehicle needs. We pulled the plugs, put a little mystery oil in each cylinder, turned the motor over by hand a couple times, and then let it sit until the newly ordered plug wires and such came in. Harold wills hade stora konstnarliga anlag och han omnamns 1895 som en talang i tidningen detroit city directory. Small female cap ford flathead 239 255 v8 hei distributor blue 19491953. This tech tip is from the full book, ford flathead engines. From the son of an immigrant farmer read more to the founder of ford motor. How to rebuild and modify ford flathead v8 engines written by tony thacker and mike herman,soft cover, new condition,144 pages,new condition,all color photos,step by step rebuild procedures,from stock to performance. No matter what youre driving, we have the right 1947 ford coupe for your vehicle. Nos 1951 1952 1953 ford 8ba oil pan original fomoco 1ba6675d flathead v8.

Ford also designed and produced a smaller 60hp flathead v8 engine from 1937 until 1940. Successor, 1949 ford ford fseries first generation pickup trucks. The ford flathead v8 often called simply the ford flathead, flathead ford, or flatty when the context is implicit, such as in hotrodding is a v8 engine of the valveinblock type designed by the ford motor company and built by ford and various licensees. Classic car models and prices for cars from the forties. I want to replace the original flathead v8 engine in my 1947 ford coupe but leave original transmission, clutch, and all the other original running gear intact. Flathead v8 engine specifications your ford flathead source. During the engines first decade of production, when overheadvalve engines were rare. Some of the accessories were stuck, but not seized.

Jul 25, 2016 1947 ford super deluxe hot rod 2 door sedan flathead v8 at country classic cars duration. Ford flathead v8 engine rebuild timelapse redline rebuild. As for original paint colors, the ford and mercury engines through 1940 were a dark green. Find 1947 ford coupe on sale here with the biggest selection of 1947 ford coupe anywhere online.

Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1947 mercury other mercury models classics for sale near you. After we handled all 21 stud engines, the 60 hp and the monster 337cui engines, well look closer to all 24 stud engines in this part. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. My great grandfathers ford truck which he purchased brand new in 1947 it has always been in the family it has been handed down to me and bit by bit.

Ford the only low priced car with a 100hp v8 engine feel the power of the v8. The original engine is already gone but the original transmission and clutch are intact. Ford v8 flat head engine 21 stud flathead hot rod rat motor rebuild crank block. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Part ii of the ford flathead identification article. The premier site for everything to do with hot rod, customs, low riders, rat rods, and more. Gateway classic cars of philadelphia is presenting a completely restored 1947 ford f1 for sale. Sometimes we use a different rear axle during the build and for example lets say that we used a later ford rear axle with a 2. Please feel free to share this article on facebook, in forums, or with any clubs you participate in.

We offer a variety of 1947 ford coupe for your automotive needs. The 1941 grille was a threepart affair with a tall center section bookended by. In 1939 when the mercury car line was introduced, the engines cylinder bore was opened up for a larger displacement in the mercury car. Model year make and engine passenger car model note a first serial number see note b below 1932 v8 18 18 001 to 18 203,126 1933 v8 40 18 203,127 to 18 457,477 1934 v8 40 18 457,478 to 181,234,356 1935 v8 48 181,234,357 to 182,207,110 1936 ford v8 linczephyr v12 68 901. The motor is the original numbers matching flathead v8 mated to the original 3 speed manual transmission and they have about 1,500 miles on them since the rebuild. The american ford v8 24 stud flatheads where build from 1938 to 1953. Jun 03, 2014 my project i have dreamed of since i was a boy. Dagenham introduced the small v8 in a new car for 1935, which shared the larger v8 fords body. The only non factory items on this truck are a ford 9 inch rear end and aluminum radiator. Ford flathead v8 open drive 3 speed transmission side shift trog hot rod 1932 34. No matter what youre driving, we have the right flathead v8 engine for your automobile. Find new and used 1940 ford deluxe classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Well this classic 1947 ford super deluxe may have received a new paint job but apart from that it is a true survivor.

Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1947 ford super deluxe. Ford flathead v8 engine history many people mistakenly believe that the ford flathead v8 was the first v8 engine. How to identify a mercury flathead by floyd drake iii named after its flat cylinder heads, ford flathead v8 engines, developed in 1930 to 1931, were manufactured from 1932 to 1954, and although there were five different flathead sizes, mercury vehicles were only equipped with the 239 cubicinch engine from 1939 to 1948, and the 255 cubicinch. If youve never experienced a vintage ford flathead v8, then driving a classic like this is an experience that makes ford flatheads so special. How fords flathead v8 engine works, and why it disappeared why cant. As ford was producing cars to meet postwar demand, no changes to the engine came until 1948, when a new large truck version of the flathead v8 was released. Har du tidiga fordbilar med flathead motorer som intresseomrade, eller hobby, eller bara vill.

Locate 1947 ford coupe on sale right here with the biggest choice of 1947 ford coupe anywhere online. It has been freshened over the years, but retains its oldschool charm and intrinsic goodness thats a big part of the flathead experience. Mercury engine had a dark blue color from 1941 thru 1948. Cheap, pretty, and fast, it launched the american fascination with inexpensive v8 engines and spawned countless hot rods and customs. The classic ford facts about classic 1947 ford engines.

Ford ford flathead v8 alternators and generators free. This week, we look at the 1932 ford, its 19331940 successors, and the history of fords famous flathead v8 henry fords final triumph and the beginning of his downfall. The book covers a stromberg 97 rebuild, but only touches on the other carburetors used on flatheads. How to select parts for your ford flathead engine rebuild. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1947 ford super deluxe classics for sale near you. Other vintage parts for 1947 ford 1 ton pickup for sale ebay. For a comprehensive guide on this entire subject you can visit this link. In 1938 ford made new changes to the flathead v8, the most obvious change being the use of 24 studs per head instead of 21 as previously used. Some may be able to pull some tips from that on building their ford motor, but im not sure what. There may be no better example of the american dream than henry ford. Flathead v8 for sale vintage ford vintage car parts. Alfa romeo launches e book to mark 110 years since automakers founding. Castiron, lhead flathead design 239 cubic inch displacement compression rato. The engine underwent various other changes as years passed.

The ford flathead v8 is a v8 engine of the valveinblock type designed by the ford motor company and built by ford and various licensees. It proved to be extremely popular until the overhead valve engines arrived and was the first v8 readily available to the masses, but it was not the first. Engine is a 468 cubic inch big block chevrolet, aluminum heads, edelbrock performer single 4barrel manifold and carburetor, frame stock ford boxed rails, front disc brakes, 9 ford rearend, digital gauges, pioneer stereo system, eldorado 6way power seats, power. This engine produced 145 horsepower and 225 poundfeet of torque. January 20, 2017 posted by nate cooper all, flathead engines, intake and fuel delivery. How to select parts for your ford flathead engine rebuild if youre tackling most of a rebuild yourself, its easier than ever to find parts, thanks to the internet.

Efter henry fords dod 1947 borjade henry ford ii avveckla och stanga fabrikerna. There is a short section on the harleydavidson flathead. Get the best deals on other vintage parts for 1947 ford 1 ton pickup. Early ford serial numbers the flatspot flathead ford. The most popular being the 85125hp that was first produced in 1932, and continued until 1953 except for canadian and australian production which ended in 1954. Flathead v8 engine quality auto parts, new, used and. Ford truck engines were generally the same as ford cars during the years of this group. I use this as thats what my model a hot rod had in it.