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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Looking for a 36 flathead v8 21 bolt block

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CraigTerry
10-26-2014 @ 9:01 AM
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My block has a crack somewhere around an exhaust valve. Leaking all my coolant out the exhaust.

Anybody have one ?

supereal
10-27-2014 @ 1:39 PM
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You may have a babbit block, or the later version with insert bearings. If you have the former, I'd look for the later version. The transition was made in mid '36. If the crack leaks so much you lose lots of coolant, it is likely the block is beyond repair. We pin lots of cracks at our shop if the crack is small to save the block because they are getting scarce and pricey.

Henry
10-27-2014 @ 7:26 PM
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I have '36 block that is complete less intake and exhaust manifolds, it is stuck; $125 OBO and I live in Midland, MI.(48640) E-mail Bhotto1928@aol.com

Henry
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CraigTerry
11-01-2014 @ 11:23 AM
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Anybody know somebody in Florida, Georgia or Alabama that specializes in rebuilding Flatheads?

joe b
11-02-2014 @ 6:06 AM
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For Super
I have a 59A block with 2 similar cracks. They are slightly over 1/4" long and were detected by the machinist's MagnaFlux.He is relucatent to build the engine with these cracks. He suggested I find someone who can weld cast iron. So far no luck.
Would you please explain how you "pin" the cracks? I have not heard of this procedure.

TomO
11-02-2014 @ 9:11 AM
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Here is a link to stitching a cast iron head. It is not a very good example,but it will show how it is done.

http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/transmission-drivetrain/mopp-1203-cast-iron-cylinder-head-crack-repair/

I would not try to weld the cast iron block. It is a difficult and expensive process compared to stitching the cracks and you run the risk of further damage to the block. Here is a link to a site that does castiron welding and stitching.

http://www.locknstitch.com/castironwelding.htm

Tom

This message was edited by TomO on 11-2-14 @ 9:17 AM

cingmire
11-02-2014 @ 6:34 PM
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I saw this on Craigs List in Pittsburgh. A guy has a complete rebuilt 36 engine. His name is Vince and phone no. is 724-863-6268. You could call and talk to him.

joe b
11-06-2014 @ 6:41 AM
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Thanks,TomO that is quite a read! I never knew of this.

CraigTerry
11-09-2014 @ 7:44 PM
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If I find a newer block - later 30's or early 40's - will my 36 starter, transmission, coil, intake and exhaust manifolds work?

TomO
11-10-2014 @ 7:02 AM
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Craig, did you see the PM that I sent you some time ago, about a 36LB engine being available in the Chicago area?

Check with the Georgia Regional Group. They are likely to know good engine re-builders.

http://www.earlyfordv8ga.org/

Tom

This message was edited by TomO on 11-10-14 @ 7:05 AM

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