Don't sink your hard-earned money into cleaning and machining that old flathead block until you've checked it for cracks. Speedway's pressure test kit makes it easy to check your flathead block for water leaks. It allows you to test one cylinder bank at a time to detect cracks or holes in your block, all in the comfort of your own garage or shop. It's also a great tool for making sure your crack repairs are water tight.
If you're building a serious flathead for either street or racing, you need one of these flathead main cap supports. These supports include the support strap, spacers and new bolts for the center main cap. It adds an incredible amount of strength to the lower end. Can also be used on the front main cap but pan modification is required. Requires no machine work.
Highly recommended for all 1939-53 Flathead Ford/Mercury with aluminum heads. Flathead decks are thin and their threads are easily stripped. The outer end of these Grade 8 studs have fine threads and with the hardened washers (included) which prevent galling and ensure accurate torque readings. Full set of head studs, nuts and washers for one engine. Specify year of engine: 1939-48 or 1949-53. 560-13953 Instructions (PDF)
Highly recommended for all 1939-53 Flathead Ford/Mercury with aluminum heads. Flathead decks are thin and their threads are easily stripped. The outer end of these Grade 8 studs have fine threads and with the hardened washers (included) which prevent galling and ensure accurate torque readings.
Full set of head studs, nuts and washers for one engine. Specify year of engine: 1939-48 or 1949-53.
560-13953 Instructions (PDF)
Works much like a crowbar to pry the valve guide down against the valve spring - thereby gaining access to the valve guide retainer. Works on ALL flathead Ford engines - 4, 6, and 8 cylinders. Model T, A, B and V8 1932-53.
If you have built a Flathead Ford, you know the odds of the block being cracked are pretty high. Plus the cost of cleaning and magnafluxing keeps going up. This kit allows you to pressure tst one cylinder bank at a time to detect cracks or holes in your own garage. Includes regulator head plate, water pump plates and hardware. For 24 stud Flathead Fords only.