question New Flathead V8

[POPPY]

Hi all !

 

Sadly I received the news that my 1943 Flathead V8 engine had failed its pressure test today due to a long crack in the block. I also have a seized valve!

 

I've been quoated £1100 for the crack to be stitched!

 

Does anyone know where I can purchase a reconditioned Flathead !

 

Ps This was going to be my first year on the show circuit ! But now I will have sit at home with the girl friend 😁

 

regards

 

Mark

 

1944 Ford CMP LAAT

1942 Canadian Bofors Gun

[g0ozs]

Mark

 

Find a Simca SUMB that is beyond repair but has an original engine - they had a 4.2l version of the ford flat head manufactured as recently as the late 60s and certainly no earlier than 1959. Even a roadworthy one will struggle to reach £2K these days so I would have thought your budget might stretch to one. There are some differences around the gear box to engine join but they are widely used as replacement/upgrade engines for pre war V8 cars in the USA.

 

 

Regards

 

Iain

[TooTallMike]

Didn't RR Services have some of these engines NOS a couple of years ago? Might be worth a phonecall.

 

- MG

[g0ozs]

Mike

 

Yes they did - I think they cut back their stock in the recent move though. Definitely worth giving Kerry at RR Services a call though because they are still dismantling SUMBs for spares

 

Iain

[Lauren Child]

If I remember right, Peter Hommes was selling a CMP V8 a while back - it may be worth asking whether he's still got it. It's probably more expensive than an SUMB one, but it might be an option if you want to keep it the same.