51 Ford Flathead build part 3

[@Curtis1880]

In this video, you raise the question of how long to cut the rope seals around the main bearing. This is, I believe the answer: the rope seal is slightly compressible. You should press as much of it as possible into the groove. Then, when you tighten down on the rope, it will compress and be snug on the ends, then push more tightly inward onto the shaft. If you want to test this, cut the seals shorter, and you certainly will have an oil leak, and not just as the cut ends, but too little inward pressure on the shaft will allow it to leak all the way around. I'm a huge fan of your work, Mr. Dominguez. I have learned a few things around KZbin, but you are the best most thorough of all the KZbin teachers. I'm overhauling my first 8BA Flathead V8 in a 1949 Ford F2 Pickup. I have watched your films over and over. Training in surgery let me watch masters of the OR repeatedly. You are in the class of teachers. Thank you.

[@aarondominguez4533]

Hi @Curtis1880. Thank you so much for your kind comments. I really appreciate it. I agree with you on the rope seal installation.

[@stuartthompson103]

Thanks for the Great Videos Beautiful Motor

[@aarondominguez4533]

Thanks Stu.

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

What a beautiful job! My first flathead is a basket case with many parts missing. You are providing a great service to me in showing such great detail. My engine was completely disassembled and laying in the dirt for 15 years. Thank you very much!

[@aarondominguez4533]

You’re welcome Raymond, glad it may help you get your Flathead together.

[@artheis1342]

Good to see your work. Looks great. I read in the old manual that the rope seals need to be soaked in motor oil overnight to fully penetrate them before pressing them in the groove. It was to keep them from being damaged during the break-in period. They also make graphite rope seals that do not need to be "primed" in oil.

[@aarondominguez4533]

Yes, you are right. The seals I installed are the new style.

[@aarondominguez4533]

Ya, the old ones you did need to soak. New ones, I just use the assembly lube on them.

[@fransmaessen4990]

a joy to watch your common sense

[@aarondominguez4533]

Thanks Frans

[@mt-nv4jd]

Gorgeous motor.

[@aarondominguez4533]

Thanks m t

[@ronaldoscomazzon8345]

I'm have 03 Ford's Shoebox original Flath Had. From Garibaldi RS Brazil.

[@flatheadronsgarage7345]

Just found your channel, subbed, love them Flatheads. Nice work. 👍👍👍

[@aarondominguez4533]

Thanks Ron

[@ronaldoscomazzon8345]

Beauthiful engine great Flath Had.

[@lionelscott5839]

Great job, I have a 51 meteor with 70,000 miles and am looking for an alternator 6 volt , the generator actually broke the carbon brushes both sides.

[@aarondominguez4533]

Thanks Lionel, I hope you find the alternator you’re looking for.

[@aldonelson5757]

A 5 speed works perfectly with 3.37 1st gear & shifter on the tree

[@aarondominguez4533]

Hi Al, that would be a cool setup.

[@aldonelson5757]

@Aaron Dominguez My ma still has my dad's 51 Mercury. 239 now 304ci. Cam heads ton of machine work. 180 rwhp looks stock. Convertible. It runs well

[@aarondominguez4533]

@@aldonelson5757 That sounds awesome.

[@TatiMags]

I have a question what engine oil did you use in your flat head

[@aarondominguez4533]

Hi Rene, I use 20-50 VR1

[@erwinkourik6563]

hello aaron hopefully your still watching your channel , i have a dumb question ,i have a 48 ford flathead v8 with a mechanical fuel pump and a new fuel pump push rod to install, what end of the rod goes down into engine the groved circular top or smooth finished end >?

[@aarondominguez4533]

Hi Erwin, I believe the smooth side goes down into the engine. I don't thing the little ringed side will fit into the pushrod bushing in the block.

[@BoxcarsGarage]

Any 8ba rebuild reference manuals you'd recommend?

[@aarondominguez4533]

Hi Boxcar, I have and use the ones from Mike at H&H flatheads, the Vern Tardel/Mike Bishop one, and one from Ron Bishop. I also like the Joe Abbin identification & rebuilders guide, but it's not a step by step guide.

[@BoxcarsGarage]

@@aarondominguez4533 Thanks man...we've talked before if you remember...I'm the retired LM. I've collected a decent group of of motors and parts and just scored my first Merc flathead. I started to build a video on it but have decided to add the disassembly for a more complete assessment. I'm going to try to DM you now to go "secure". lol

[@wileycoyote4624]

How hard is it to rebuild those water pumps?

[@aarondominguez4533]

Not very hard if you have a press. I did a video of how to rebuild them.

[@TatiMags]

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