Flathead engine - Honest Charley

Flathead Engine
Catalog
61st Edition
www.honestcharley.com
1-800-959-4700
Flathead Engine
Hot Rods and good
friends.
For me, one has always
led directly to the other.
And both always lead to a good time.
That’s what the Honest Charley Catalogs are all
about….
Having a good time while building a fun, safe and
dependable Hot Rod. It’s about bringing good friends
and families together. It’s about you building your car
from scratch or completing a car that’s individually
yours. It’s about having a Hot Rod that reflects your
personality. It’s all about being involved in a project
that you enjoy and that you can finish.
We’ve arranged this catalog just as you might
proceed while building your hot rod. The parts that
we present here are of known quality and when
properly installed will do what you expect them to do.
I encourage you to keep your project fun, and
manageable. Budget your time and your money. In
doing so, your completed project will exceed your
expectations.
If this is your first Hot Rod you might consider keeping
it simple and getting on the road as soon as possible.
In fact this is good advice for most projects. After
all, working on Hot Rods in the garage is fun, but it’s
always more fun when you get out on the road.
Thanks for including Honest Charley in your journey
down the hot rod highway. We always appreciate
being involved. And the next time you’re near our
shop we hope you’ll pull in, rev the engine and visit
with us.
Honest Mike
Mike Goodman, President
Honest Charley Speed Shop
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Flathead Books/Stuff
Intake Manifolds
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Carburetors/Linkage
Fuel Blocks/Air Cleaners
Cylinder Heads
Head Components
Generator Covers
Alternators/Brackets/
Water Pumps
Water Hose/Ignition
Spark Plugs/Oil Filters
“Quick Glance” Flathead
Cams/Lifters/Valves
Cam Components
Timing Gears/Valves/
Pistons
Pistons/Rotating Assembly
Connecting Rod/
Crankshaft
Engine Bearing/
Oil Pump/Headers
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Since ‘48
Honest has been your
trusted supplier for
Model A, ’32, ’33 - ’34 and
’35 - ‘48 Hot Rod Parts
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104-021B
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104-021PG
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104-024IG
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104-024BS
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104-022S
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104-022IG
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104-022GS
Honest Deuce - Gold Nugget • L,
XL, 2X
Front
Honest 40th
Anniversary T-Shirt
1948-1988
104-007
40th
Anniversay
- White • L,
XL, 2X
Print on
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Infant & Toddler T-Shirt
104-002A
Infant & Toddler Ash • 0-6 mo, 12 mo,
18 mo, 2T, 3T, 4T
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104-018
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Honest Oval T-Shirt
104-002B
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104-002W
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2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X
104-002WY
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100% pre-shrunk cotton.
As above except Youth sizes • YXS,
YS, YM, YL
104-002SWB
Honest Oval • Stone Wash Blue • M,
L, XL, 2X
104-002A
Honest Oval • Ash Gray • M, L, XL,
2X
104-002SWG
Honest Oval • Stone Wash Green •
M, L, XL, 2X
Restoration Decals
Stick these authentic decals on anything • Collect ‘em all!
770-DZ0214
Honest Charley Honest
Powered Winner •
Adhesive vinyl decal •
Circa 1963, was found
on many hot rods during
the 1960s and 70s •
Exact reproduction of the
original • Size: 5.5" x
3.25"
770-DZ0210
Honest Powered • The
“Bird in Car” art is one of
the most enduring images
from the earliest days
of Honest Charley, circa
1958 • This adhesive
vinyl decal is an authentic
reproduction of the
original • Size: 5.5" x
3.25"
102-0002
"World Famous" Honest
Charley Oval • Suitable
for both exterior and
interior use • Appearing
coast-to-coast on hot rods,
street rods and toolboxes
since 1948 • 5"
102-0001
As above except 2.5"
102-0003
Honest Water Separation
• Our genuine reverse
application water
separation decal is
affixed from the inside
facing out like the earliest
speed decals • The
brilliant color Oval looks
great anywhere your rod
has 3.5" of clean glass
Front
Honest Retro Oval T-Shirt
104-001N
Honest Retro Oval • Navy •
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
104-001B
Honest Retro Oval • Black •
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
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104-012G
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104-015B
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104-014OR
Honest Cross • Orange • S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X
104-011A
Honest Flathead V/8 • Gray • S, M, L, XL,
2X, 3X
Front
Front
Front
Mooneyes T-Shirt
905-TM001WH
Mooneyes • White • M, L, XL, 2X
905-TM066BK
Mooneyes • Black • M, L, XL, 2X
905-MQT035WH
Moon Equipped Speed Shop •
Short Sleeve White • M, L, XL, 2X
905-MQT035BK
Moon Equipped Speed Shop •
Short Sleeve Black • M, L, XL, 2X
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Garage Signs
118-800E
Honest Embossed Metal Sign
- The “World Famous” Honest
Oval is faithfully produced in full,
screen-painted color, embossed
and clear-coated on heavyweight
aluminum • Mounting holes are
pre-punched for easy hanging •
Perfect for the shop and museum
• Hang it up or patch your rusty
floorboard with it • 36" x 19"
118-800ESM
118-800E
As above except 18" x 9"
874-7032
Pete & Jake’s • 18" diameter
924-93176
So-Cal • 32" x 13"
118-800ESM
Oval Logo
Patch
117-0002
117-0001
Oval Logo
Patch •
Small •
2" x 4"
117-0002
Oval Logo
Patch •
Small •
7" x 12"
117-0001
874-7032
924-93176
Cool Honest Stuff
Honest Fender Cover
867-1948
Honest Fender Cover • Made from
non-slip black vinyl • Protects paint &
fender • Grips tools for EZ reach
219-001
Honest Lapel/Hat Pin
117-0003
Honest Oval Key Fob
101-002
Honest Ad Tray
104-200
Honest Pocket HuggerTM
Beverage Cooler
117-0003
104-200
Honest Tags & Cast Plates
219-0002
Honest Hot Rod Tag
219-0003
Honest Tag Frame
876-301
Honest Tag Topper
898-101
Honest Cast Club Plate
101-002
219-001
219-0002
On-Line:
898-301
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219-0003
898-101
Flathead Engine
1-800-959-4700
Record Setting Honest
Hisself’s Honest Powered ‘39 Ford set the
record at 131.9 mph at the 1953 Daytona
Beach midnite drags and other records too.
Famed engine master , Buck Jacks of
Chattanooga, TN built Honestʼs 322 cid
Flathead with a 3 " bore, 4 ½" stroker and
4 Stromberg carbs runnin’ on gas.
Ernest T. Hughes of Summerville, GA
constructed the 3000 lb car. Body and paint
was massaged by “gun guru”, Bob O’Guin.
Rumor was that it would’ve gone faster ʼcept
Honest had the back seat and trunk filled with
his catalogs, decals and stuff.
Honest Catalog • January, 1959
Flathead Performance Engines
Street Performance Flathead engines in stock • Specifications vary •
Just call 1-800-959-4700 or check www.honestcharley.com
100-PFH001
Performance
Flathead
Engine
Engine Block - P-Ayr
Lighweight Replica
969-3121
Flathead Engine Block • Use
for chassis mock up or display •
“Darlin, I’m buying this to save
my back for more important
stuff, . . . hint, hint”
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Flathead Books • Stuff
www.honestcharley.com
Flathead Books
907-VB124
907-BK474D
MBI-135772
100-HRL07
Flathead V8 Engine Manual - Tex Smith
MBI-135772
How to Build a Flathead Ford V8 - color
907-VB124
Rebuilding The Famous Ford Flathead
988-90000
Blown Flathead for the Street by Joe Abbin
988-63847
335 Horsepower Flathead Ford V8 by Joe Abbin
907-BK474D
Thunder Road Flathead Guide - Sinclair
907-BK830AE
Flathead Fever - Hotrodding the V8
100-1946
Speed Manual - 1st hot rod book, Almquist
988-90000
988-63847
100-1946
Flathead Stuff
Honest Charley Flathead T-Shirt
104-011AL
Large
104-011AXL
XL
104-011A2XL
2XL
Collectibles
268-1507
Stromberg 97 Ceramic Coffee Cup
876-401
Flathead Business Card Holder
104-011A
876-401
License Frame & Topper
219-0003
Honest frame: “Speed Parts since 1948”
893-2002
“Flatheads Forever” Topper • Aluminum
268-1507
Belt Buckles
893-4001
Flatheads Forever • Polished alum.
893-4002
Ardun • Solid bronze for 1 ½" belt
219-0003
893-2002
893-4001
893-4002
Intake Manifolds
1-800-959-4700
Intake Manifolds
EDE-1100
’38 - ’53 Super Dual • No manifold
provision for mounting fan, generator,
alternator • Includes Edelbrock
#1145 generator bracket for ‘37 - ‘48
" center
heads • Carb shafts 10
to center
EDE-1107
’49 - ’53 4BBL • Uses modern 4BBL
EDE-1108
‘38 - ’48 Triple Deuce Manifold for
3 Bolt Carbs
EDE-1109
EDE-1100
As above except ‘49 - ‘53
EDE-1146
Offset Generator Bracket • ‘49 - ‘53
EDE-1103
Slingshot • ‘38 - ‘48 • 2 x 2
EDE-1108
EDE-1107
EDE-1109
EDE-1103
EDE-1146
®
Regular Duals (2 x 2)
Easiest multi-carb installation • Classic look • Generator / alternator mounts
on front of manifold and clears carbs • Use Holley 94s or Stromberg 97s • Fan
belts make full contact with water pumps • Heat crossover for driveability • Carb
shafts 4 ¾" center to center
OFF-1090
OFF-1090
Intake • ’32 - ’48
OFF-1075
Intake • ’49 - ’53
OFF-2864
Driver side linkage for carbs with extended shafts
904-560-1004
Pass. side linkage • Connects ball stud to ball stud
Super Duals (2 x 2)
Competition look • Carbs spaced for ideal runner length and flow • Use Holley
94s or Stromberg 97s • No generator mount on front of manifold • Head mount
offset generator bracket included • Heat crossover for driveability • Carb shafts
9 " center to center
OFF-1073
Intake • ‘42 - ‘48
OFF-1076
Intake • ‘49 - ‘53 • Road draft tube & oil filler provision
OFF-2865
Driver Side Linkage For Carbs With Extended Shafts
904-560-1006
Pass. Side Linkage • Connects ball stud to ball stud
OFF-1076
Triple (3 x 2)
“Hot” Hot Rod setup • Everybody knows the more carbs you got, the
faster your setup is, right? • Use Stromberg 97s - 94s won’t clear each
other without modification • Carb shafts 4 " center to center
OFF-1074
Intake • ‘32 - ‘41 • Includes OFF-1094 generator
bracket and OFF-3499 fan carrier bracket
OFF-1077
Intake • ‘49 - ‘53 • Includes OFF-1095 offset
generator bracket, OFF-3496 straight out water
neck & radiator hose offset
904-560-6271
Progressive Linkage • You get to adjust when the
2 end carbs open
OFF-2866
Non-progressive Linkage • Fancy term for opens
all 3 carbs at same time
OFF-1077
9
10
Intake Manifolds
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Offenhauser® (cont’d)
4 Barrell (4BBL)
Performance and simplicity of a 4BBL carb • Designed in
the 50s, so carb bolt pattern is 3 " x 3 ¾" for then popular
Rochester 4 GC and Carter WCFB carbs • Use carb adaptor
for modern carburetors
OFF-1079
OFF-1079
‘32 - ‘48
OFF-1078
‘49 - ‘53
OFF-5282A
Offy Carburetor Adaptor For
Edelbrock Or Holley Carburetors
Don’t Forget!
Honest Tech
Chrome Acorn Intake Nut covers
Use a thin screwdriver
when removing Acorn covers
904-910-10125
Fits
" Intake Bolts (20 pcs.)
Tradition • Quality • Different
808-1100VN
808-1100RN
Thickstun PM-7
842-1090
808-1090
Regular Dual • ‘39 - ‘53
808-1100VN
Super Dual Universal • ‘39 - ‘53
808-1100RN
Super Dual Race • ‘39 - ‘53
808-1074N
3 x 2 • ‘39 - ‘53
808-1078N
4BBL • ‘39 - ‘53
808-1074N
808-1078N
Speedway 4-bbl Manifold
‘49 - ’53
Thickstun PM-7
• Dual High Rise
904-910-15962
842-1090 Thickstun PM-7
shown with:
Thickstun (842-9600) air cleaners &
Thickstun (842-1091) fuel pump stand
sold separately
Vintage Carb Adaptors
268-1505
Vern Tardel “Schoolboy’s Y” Manifold
• Adapts 2 deuces To Single Manifold •
Carbs mount front to rear
249-6175
OTB “Y” Style Intake • Adapts 2
deuces To Single Manifold • Carbs
mount side by side
247-2777
Eelco • Adapts 2 deuces to single 4bbl
manifold
268-1504
Vern Tardel Manifold Riser • 4" high
aluminum with studs for vintage 94/97 •
EZ to cut to different lengths
‘32 - ‘53 • Accepts
all common 4 bbl
carbs • Features
breather up front &
PCV breather in back
• 6 ½" tall • Electric
fuel pump only
251-6175
268-1504
268-1505
247-2777
Fuel Pump • Intake Gasket
1-800-959-4700
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Oil Fill Tube Kit
We include the chrome filler cap
904-910-17442
Fits Offy Manifolds ‘49 - ’53
904-910-17449
Fits Edelbrock or Ford Manifold ‘49 - ’53
904-910-17442
Fuel Pump Stands & Such
Fuel Pump Stands
842-1091
Thickstun Fuel Pump Stand with Vintage Breather •
Polished
893-5011
O’Brien Fuel Pump Stand • Finned with chrome cap
893-5012
As above without cap
896-1952
Vintage Heavy Cast Fuel Pump Stand • Even looks old
893-5024
O’Brien Fuel Pump Stand Block Off Plate
893-5022
O’Brien Fuel Pump Block Off Plate ’32 - ’48
OFF-5265
Offy Fuel Pump Block Off Plate ’42 - ’48
907-40-9374
Fuel Pump Stand Base Gasket ’32 - ’53
907-40-9417
Fuel Pump Gasket ’33 - ’48
841-48-6766C
Vintage Breather Only • Chrome
893-5011
896-1952
OFF-5265
907-40-9374
Oil Breather Covers
Polished Finned Aluminum
893-5008
O’Brien • Small • 2 ½" ID w/ Allen screw
893-5009
O’Brien • Large • 3 ¼" ID w/ Allen screw
842-1091
841-48-6766C
907-40-9417
893-5008
Fuel Pumps & What-not
HOL-12804
860-M826
907-48-9400-A
907-EFP9350-6
Electric • 6 - 8 PSI • 6 Volt
860-6101051
Electric • 1 - 4 lbs • 12 Volt
860-M826
’49 - ’53 Mechanical • OEM 1 stage
HOL-12804
Holley Pressure Regulator • 1 - 4 lbs
907-48-9400-A
Fuel Pump Push Rod • ‘32 - ‘48 • With iron intake
manifold • 8.87" long
907-EAB-9400-A
Fuel Pump Push Rod • ‘49 - ‘53 Ford & Merc
902-A-9158
Sediment Fuel Bowl • Fits most fuel pumps that use
a glass bowl (ea.)
902-A-9173-N
Sediment Bowl Gasket • Best to replace each time
bowl is removed for cleaning • Neoprene (ea.)
905-MPG110LF
Fuel Pressure Gauge • 1 ½" dia.
NPT, 0-15 lbs
905-MPG110LF
Intake Gasket
(also called Valve Cover Gasket)
899-406521B
’32 - ’48
899-8BA6521
’49 - ’53
899-406521B
An exhaustive test
of fuel pressure pump
by Honest Hisself
1965 Catalog
p.95
899-8BA6521
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Carburetors • Linkage
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Carburetors
Rebuilt Stromberg & Holley
Barry Grant Demon 98
2 bbl performance carburator
with modern features • Modern
replacement for Stromberg 97s and
Holley 94s • Side-hung float bowls for
multi-carb installations • Easily tuneable • Use 2 " air cleaner
BGF-9801
New Demon 98
Holley 94
Reman.
(w/core
exchange)
101-1097
Stromberg 97
Reman. (w/core
exch.)
101-1094
4-Barrel
4-Barrel
HOL-08007
101-1094
Holley
4BBL 390
CFM •
Electric
choke
EDE-1403
Edelbrock 4BBL, 500
CFM, elec., choke .
EDE-1404
Edelbrock 4BBL, 500
CFM, man., choke
EDE-1403
Linkage & Shafts
OFF-2864
2 Carb Regular Duals (Offy 2864)
904-560-6271
3 Carb Progressive (Offy 6271)
904-560-1005
Carb Linkage • 7" double end
904-910-11592
Extended Shaft for Multi 94 Carbs
904-910-11591
Extended Shaft for Multi 97 Carbs
881-94L
Accelerator Pump Link • Fits 94s
247-2037
3 x 2 Progressive Ball Bearing Linkage
247-2034
2 x 2 Progressive Ball Bearing Linkage
247-2167
Throttle Shaft Extension 5" Long
904-560-6271
904-560-1005
904-910-11592
Rebuild Kits/Gaskets/Studs
fittings/blockoff plates
899-679590
899-409447A
860-05706B-305
899-409447B
Fuel Lines/Clamps
905-AF4225
Red • See-thru
904-910-11449
Red • See-thru
"- 6 ft.
905-AF4226
Red • See-thru
" - 6 ft. • Moon
904-910-11450
Red • See-thru
" - 6 ft.
899-679590
Stromberg 97 kit
899-59A9590
Ford Holley/Chandler Grove 94
Carb Kit
899-409447B
Carb Base Gasket • model 94 •
2BBL
899-409447A
Carb Base Gasket • model 97 •
2BBL
MRG-54
Carb Base Gasket • Holley or Edel
• 4BBL
860-05706B-305
Stromberg 97 Fuel Inlet Fitting •
Straight • Brass
MRG-59G
Carb Studs • 1
893-5023
O’brien Carb Block Off Plate• 3 bolt
OFF-1097
Offy Carb Block Off Plate • 3 bolt
" length • (4 pcs)
"- 6 ft. • Moon
204-32103
Black • Rubber,
", per ft.
204-32104
Black • Rubber,
", per ft.
899-516
Hose Clamp • for
" line (ea.)
899-616
Hose Clamp • for
" line (ea.)
899-516
899-38
905-AF4225
Fuel Blocks • Air Cleaners
1-800-959-4700
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Fuel Blocks/Direct Mount Fuel Gauges
905-MP1011
905-MPG110LF
Moon Fuel Pressure Gauge • 0-15 lbs. • Liquid filled
PRP-11112
Fuel Pressure Gauge • 0-15 lbs.
905-MP1010
Moon Fuel Block • Alum. finned 2 port
905-MP1011
Moon Fuel Block • Alum. finned 3 port
249-6132
OTB Fuel Log • 2 port • 3 ½" • cast aluminum • "
NPT for ¼" gas lines • Sturdy mounting tabs for #10
screws
905-MP1010
249-6133
249-6134
801-FB-2
249-6135
249-6136
905-MPG110LF
249-6137
MEC Vintage Fuel Block • 2 port •
801-FB-3
249-6134
249-6136
As above except unpolished
OTB Fuel Log • 4 port • 6 ½" • cast aluminum • "
NPT for ¼" gas lines • Sturdy mounting tabs for #10
screws
As above except unpolished
801-FB-2
249-6132
As above except unpolished
OTB Fuel Log • 3 port • 5" • cast aluminum • "
NPT for ¼" gas lines • Sturdy mounting tabs for #10
screws
As above except 3 port •
" NPT
" NPT
842-1010
Thickstun Fuel Block with Internal Fuel Filter
MRG-6150
Chrome Fuel Block 2 Outlet
MRG-6151
As above except 3 Outlet
842-1010
(fuel fittings not included)
MRG-6150
Pipe Plugs
Allen Style
Chrome • Sold each
Fuel Block Fittings
Brass Part #
Chrome Part #
Description
877-91HB-6x6
877-7-91HB-6x6
90º Hose Barb Male Pipe
"
Hose Size
Pipe Size
Part #
877-91HB-6X6
"
"
877-86569
¼"
877-90TD-6x2
877-7-90TD-6x2
Straight Hose Barb Male Pipe
"
"
877-90TD-6x4
877-7-90TD-6x4
Straight Hose Barb Male Pipe
"
¼"
877-90HB-3x2
877-7-90HB-3x2
Straight Hose Barb Male Pipe
"
"
877-90HB-4x2
877-7-90HB-4x2
Straight Hose Barb Male Pipe
¼"
"
877-90HB-4x4
877-7-90HB-4x4
Straight Hose Barb Male Pipe
¼"
¼"
877-90HB-5x2
877-7-90HB-5x2
Straight Hose Barb Male Pipe
"
"
877-90HB-5x4
877-7-90HB-5x4
Straight Hose Barb Male Pipe
"
¼"
877-67014
"
"
877-90HB-6x2
877-7-90HB-6x2
Straight Hose Barb Male Pipe
"
"
877-67017
"
¾"
877-90HB-6x4
877-7-90HB-6x4
Straight Hose Barb Male Pipe
"
¼"
877-67020
½"
"
Air Cleaners
(2
893-3001
Edmunds Round Finned 4 ¾" Diam. (each)
893-3002-3
Part #
Min. Dia.
"
½"
877-86576
¾"
Max. Dia.
893-3002
Thickstun Finned Air Cleaner
893-3002
Stainless Steel
Hose Clamps
877-86571
877-86573
" neck fits 94s & 97s)
842-9600
893-3001-3
877-90HB-5X2
Size
877-86588
Save $$ on set of 3 for the above
O’Brien Alum. 4" Dia. Finned Top
842-9600
Save $$ on set of 3 for the above
905-JEHE9600
Helmet • Chrome 4 ½"
905-JE9600
Moon Air Scoop Chromed Aluminum
905-MP9600F
Moon Filter For Above Scoop
902-HR9600LV
Chrome Louvered • Paper element
RPC-R2170
Chrome Smooth W/Open Paper Elem.
905-JEHE9600C7
Moon Helmet Chrome 7"
839-8500
Caddy/Olds Retro Air Cleaner • All Steel •
Fits late model Edelbrock & Holley 4bbls •
14" x 4" internal filter • Will clear HEI
RPC-R2170
893-3001
905-MP9600F
905-JE9600
905-JEHE9600
839-8500
902-HR9600LV
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Inspired by 1969 Catalog
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Cylinder Heads
Comp ratio 8.0:1 at 3 " bore and 3 ¾" stroke with "
relief • There is
ratio increase for each stroke increase
• Torque at 55 lbs. • Re-torque after engine warm up and
complete cool down • Use anti-sieze on spark plug threads to
prevent stripping • Pair
EDE-1125
’38 - ’48 •“Edelbrock” Name In
Script • 65cc combustion chamber
(use head gasket VIC3036, FEL7548B or FEL-7283B)
EDE-1126
‘38 - ’48 • “Edelbrock” name in
block letters • 65cc combustion
chamber
EDE-1115
’49 - ’53 • “Edelbrock” name in
script • 65cc combustion chamber
(use Felpro FS7525B copper head
gasket for std. overbores • use FEL1055[R] & FEL-1056[L] for large
bores up to 3.420 gasket bore)
EDE-1116
‘49 - ’53 • “Edelbrock” name
in script • 74cc combustion
chamber • Reduced compression
for supercharged applications & to
benefit those wanting to run on low
octane fuel
EDE-1126
EDE-1115
®
- Head #425
425 indicates .425 valve clearance
OFF-1068
‘39 - ‘48
OFF-1069
‘49 - ‘53
Compression Ration Chart for Offy Heads
OFF-1068
Outside
Bore
3
808-1125N
‘38 - ‘48 • 24 stud
‘49 - ‘53 • 24 stud
7.4
3
4
8.0
3¾
8.1
3
4
8.6
3
808-1115VN
Compression Ratio for Head #425
3¾
3
3
OFF-1068
Inside
Stroke
4
4
8.8
8.9
The above approximate compression ratios are figured on nonrelieved blocks. Ratio is lowered depending upon depth of relief.
808-1125N
808-1115VN
Head Components
1-800-959-4700
Head bolt Covers & S/S Washers
Head Stud & Nut Kit
48 piece sets
904-910-10115
Acorn Covers • Fits
(48 pcs.)
994-48SS
Stainless Steel Washers For
Alum. Heads (48 pcs.)
Complete set of 48 (quant. not year)
studs and hardened washers
" hex
904-910-15310-39
‘39 - ‘48
904-910-15310-49
‘49 - ‘53
Acorn Nut Covers
Acorn Nut Cover • Fits ½" hex (ea.)
877-45554
877-45556
As above except fits
877-45558
As above except fits
877-45559
As above except fits
" hex (ea.)
" hex (ea.)
902-8A8592HR
" hex (ea.)
Water Necks, each
Thermostats
904-910-15801160
‘38 - ‘48 • 160º
904-910-15801180
‘38 - ‘48 • 180º
904-910-15802160
‘49 - ‘53 • 160º
904-910-15802180
‘49 - ‘53 • 180º
“Nut Head Hisself”
1962 Catalog p.106
Direct Read Moon Temp Gauges
905-MPG109S
Water • 1 ½" dia.
NPT • 100º - 280º
905-MPG109
Water • 2 ¼" dia.
NPT • 100º - 280º
Engine Torque Specs
905-MPG109S
’49 - ’53 • OEM 1 ¼"
diameter - polished
890-4953I
’49 - ’53 • Cast Iron Custom for 8BA engine
in earlier vehicles with
1 ¾" radiator inlet
890-4953A
Custom as above
except aluminum
OFF-3496
Offy ‘49 - ’53 •
Straight out • Use
w/1077 intake
OFF-3497
45º Elbow • Use with
1077 intake
899-8BA8255
Water Neck Gasket
Description
Ft. lbs
Heads Edelbrock - All Years - ✯
55
Heads Offenhauser - All Years - ✯
60
Heads - OEM Aluminum - ✯
35-40
Heads - OEM Cast Iron '35 - '48 - ✯
50-60
Heads - OEM Cast Iron '49 - '53 - ✯
65-70
Spark Plugs
24-28
Oil Pan - Steel
15-18
Bell Housing to Block
35-40
Transmission to Housing
45-50
Rods - Castle Nuts
35-40
Rods - Self Loc Nuts
40-45
Mains
75-80
Cam Gear
15-20
Oil Pump (80 inch lbs)
6.67
Flywheel
65-70
Clutch Pressure Plate
17-20
✯ = Follow recommended tightening sequence exactly
Highway Engine RPM
For sustained highway driving you'll want your flattie
to run about 2200 - 2400 rpm. Knowledgeable
owners tell us that 2200 rpm is about perfect
Honest Tech
902-8A8592HR
Foot-pounds x 12 = Inch Pounds
Inch-pounds ÷ 12 = Foot Pounds
Cylinder HeadTorque Tech
Initial Torque
Thoroughly clean head, engine block, head bolts and dirty holes
• Dirty bolts/holes can alter torque readings by as much as 20
foot pounds • Use hardened washers under head bolts or nuts •
Properly seal any threads that enter water jackets • Finger tighten
bolts/nuts and torque in at least 3 steps with smooth motion •
Follow suggested torque sequence exactly
Re-Torque
Run engine till it reaches operating temperature • For aluminum
heads - let engine cool completely before re-torquing • For
steel heads - re-torque while warm • Always follow manufacturers
torque sequence • Torque one fastner at a time • Torque
again after 300 - 500 miles until torque values are permanently
established
Head Removal
Remove aluminum heads only after completely cooled • Work in
reverse of recommended torque sequence
Honest Tips
Torque head mounted generator/alternator brackets in
conjunction with cylinder heads • Install chrome nut covers
after all torque setting are permanently established
Problem Solver Head Gaskets
Soft annealed 100% copper • Available in .020, .031, .040, .050, .056, .064, .072, .080, .090, .100 and .125 • Available in
custom bore sizes • We recommend the gasket bore be .020 larger than the engine bore • Thicker head gaskets help you reclaim
piston valve clearance with milled heads and long throw cranks • Thinner raises compression • Sold in pairs • Consult with your
Honest tech guru
706-9098 + (year, thickness & bore size)
Problem Solver Head Gaskets (pr.)
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Honest Advice
Cylinder Head Torque Sequence
1938 - 1948
Check cylinder head clearances
carefully when using performance
cams and pistons and shaved heads.
Additional machine work may be
needed in the valve pocket area.
Bored or decked blocks may require
machine work in the piston dome
area. .050" clearance for pistons
and valves is usually considered safe
for street engines. Check spark plug
lengths carefully. Some heads use
- others
. A plug too long will hit
the valve.
1949 - 1953
Fel-Pro & Victor Head Gaskets
Standard bore & standard oversizes
FEL-7548B
’38 - ’48 • 3 large, irregular
water holes on center line (ea.)
FEL-7283B
’38 - ’48 • 2 small round water
holes on center line (ea.)
FEL-7525B
’49 - ’53 • Bore up to 3.270 (3
+ .080) • Pass. Side (ea.)
FEL-7526B
‘49 - ’53 • Bore up to 3.270 (3
+ .080) • Driver Side (ea.)
Big Bore - Copper sandwiched
3
(3.3125) & larger
VIC-3036
’38 - ’48 • Engine bored to 3.438
maximum (requires two) ea.
FEL-1055
’49 - ’53 • Bored to 3.420 maximum
• Compressed thickness .062 •
Volume 14.0 • Passenger side (ea.)
FEL-1056
As above except driver side (ea.)
VIC-3036
FEL-7548B
BestGaskets - Head & Rebuild Gasket Sets
Make
Year
Gasket Set
Head Gasket
Intake Gaskets
Ford
‘37 - ‘40
807-RS-520-G
807-520-G
807-17015E
Ford
‘38 - ‘42
807-RS-505-G
807-RS-505-C
807-505-G
807-505-C
807-21003E
807-21055E (big port)
85-90 hp (24 Stud Heads) 3 "
(3.062) bore • D-style head gasket
Ford
‘45 - ‘48
807-RS-511-G
807-RS-511-C
807-511-G
807-511-C
807-21003E
807-21055E (big port)
239 Flatheads • 3
bore - 59A
Ford
‘45 - ‘48
807-RS-515-G
807-RS-515-C
807-515-G
807-515-C
807-21003E
807-21055E (big port)
239 Flatheads • Big Bore • 3
807-RS-521-G
807-521-G-1 (dr)
807-521-G-2 (pa)
807-21005E
807-21046E (big port)
807-RS-521-C
807-521-C-1 (dr)
807-521-C-2 (pa)
807-21005E
807-21046E (big port)
807-RS-536-G
807-536-G-1 (dr)
807-536-G-2 (pa)
807-21005E
807-21046E (big port)
807-RS-536-C
807-536-C-1 (dr)
807-536-C-2 (pa)
807-21005E
807-21046E (big port)
Ford,
Mercury
Ford,
Mercury
‘49 - ‘53
‘49 - ‘53
“C” = Copper Head Gaskets
• Consists of two outer sheets of a thick .010"
copper and a low-density graphite “filler” sheet
Engine Gasket Sets
FEL-FS7525B
Full Set ‘49 - ‘53 • w/max
3
" Bore
FEL-FS7548B
Full Set ‘39 - ‘48 • w/max
3
" Bore
Engine
60HP (17 Stud Heads)
8BA, 8CM • 3
" (3.187)
"+
" (3.187)
8BA, 8CM • Big Bore • 3
"+
“G” = GraphTiteTM Head Gaskets
(dr) = driver side
• Carbon graphite composite
(pa) = passenger side
• .060 material compresses to .057
•Superior sealing, torque retention
• Use of spray on CopperCoat or silicone sealant around
water and oil holes not required but doesn’t hurt either
Generator Covers
904-910-67920
’42 - ’48 • Polished S/S • 2 hole
904-910-67921
’49 - ’53 • Polished S/S • 2 hole
w/strap
Alternators • Brackets • Water Pumps
1-800-959-4700
Cast Aluminum Generator Brackets
OFF-1093
Offy • ’37 - ’48, left side head
OFF-1094
Offy • ’37 - ’48, right side head
EDE-1144
Edelbrock • ’37 - ’41 • Straight
EDE-1145
Edelbrock • ‘42 - ‘48 • Offset
100-716412
Stud for Generator Bracket •
OFF-1096
Offy • ’49 - ’53 • Intake • Left side offset
OFF-1095
Offy • ’49 - ’53• Intake • Right side offset
OFF-3499
Fan carrier bracket ’45 - ’48, front of manifold
EDE-1146
Offset Generator Bracket • ‘49 - ‘53
OFF-3499
OFF-1095
" x 4 ½" • U-need 3
100-716412
OFF-1094
EDE-1146
GM Alternators & Brackets/Pulleys
904-91016250
841-9119
904-916679
(07-08-09-10)
904-916-67908
Bracket • Manifold • ’38 - ’45 • “Y” type • Plain
904-916-67907
Bracket • Manifold • ’38 - ’53 • “Y” type • Chrome
904-916-67910
Bracket • Manifold • ’46 - ’53 • “Y” type • Plain
904-916-67909
Bracket • Manifold • ’46 - ’53 • “Y” type • Chrome
841-9119
Bracket • Manifold • ‘49 - ‘53 • Offset • 2 pc.
809-0001
Bracket • Manifold • ‘49 - ‘53 • Offset • 1 pc.
904-916-67915
Bracket • Driver Head Mount • ’49 - ’53 • Black steel
918-17127X
GM Single Wire Alternator • Chrome • 65A • 12V
• Must change pulley (listed below) to run " belt
918-37127X
As above except 100AMP
904-910-16250
GM Alternator Pulley • to use
" belt • Plain
904-910-16251
GM Alternator Pulley • to use
" belt • Chrome
904-91667915
809-0001
Alternators
Old time generator look • Modern performance • 12V • Onewire hookup • 75 amp with 60 amps at idle • Internal regulator
918-282011
PowerGen Alternator • ’38 - ’48 style, 75 amp,
polished
918-82011
PowerGen Alternator • ’38 - ’48 style, 75 amp, black
918-282021
Powergen Alternator • Polished, ’49 - ’53, 75 amp
918-82021
Powergen Alternator • Black, ’49 - ’53, 75 amp
918-282021
Water Pumps
New casting Ball bearing with ceramic seals •
Includes gasket • Specify “L”- (driver) or “R”(passenger) • Each
904-910-15593L/R
Stock • ’37 - ’48 Ford/Mercury Car or
Pick-up • Wide " Belt • Specify side
884-1326
Chrome • ‘37 - ‘48 • Ford/Mercury
car or pickup • Driver side
884-1325
Honest V-Belt /Water Pump Tech
As above except pass. side
904-910-15592L/R
’49 - ’53 Engine in ‘49 - ’53 pick-up
or ‘32 - ’48 car • Wide " Belt •
Specify side
904-910-15594L/R
’49 - ’53 Car with Wide
904-910-15595L/R
’49 - ’53 Car with Narrow " Belt
• No heater hose provision on pass.
side pump
899-788507
’37 - ’48 Gasket • Paper (ea.)
899-8BA8507
’49 - ’53 Gasket • Paper (ea.)
907-91A-15160
Lower Radiator Hose Nipple • For
early Ford " heater hose connection
• Installs in hose
899-788591
’37 - ’48 Rebuild kit • Shaft, impeller,
seal, gasket, etc.
" Belt
918-82011
• ‘32 - ‘41 engines used a single " bolt to drive both
water pumps and fan/generator.
• ‘42 - early ‘50 Fords and Mercs used two "
belts. One belt drove both water pumps and the
generator. The other belt drove just the fan.
• Late ʼ50 - ʼ53 Fords and Mercs used two " Belts.
One belt connected the crankshaft, water pump
and fan. The other connected the crankshaft, other
water pump and generator.
• For engine swaps select water pumps based on
your particular engine and chassis combination.
• You’ll probably run an alternator instead of
a generator and an electric fan instead of a
mechanical fan.
• Check belt alignment carefully. Spacers may be
needed.
• Be prepared to jump in there and make
modifications as required.
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Water Hose Kits
Includes 2 metal tubes, 4 rubber connector hoses and 8 stainless steel clamps
904-910-15839
Chrome • ’39 Deluxe • ‘40 - ’41
passenger & pickup
904-910-15839SS
904-910-15842
As above except stainless steel tubes
Chrome • ’39 Std, ‘37 - ’38 std & dlx, pass.
& p/u, ‘42 - ‘48 pass. & p/u
904-910-15842SS
904-910-15840
As above except stainless steel tubes
Chrome • ’49 - ’53 Ford & Merc passenger
904-910-15840SS
As above except stainless steel tubes
904-910-15839
Ignition
Distributors
MAL-400
MAL-2572101
907-68-12143
Tune-up Specs
Mallory Distributor Points: .022
OEM Distributor Points: .015
Plugs: .030
Oil: ‘35 - ‘48: 4 quarts total
‘49 - ‘53: 5 quarts total
with filter
907-1GA-12143
Flathead Firing Order
All flatheads 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
From front to rear, cylinders are numbered:
Passenger side: 1-2-3-4
Driver side: 5-6-7-8
Cylinders #1 & #5 are at the front
Ready-to-Run Distributor
‘49 - ‘53 • No external MSD box needed • 3 wire
hookup • Distributor drive gear included • Requires
MSD or Mallory ignition coil
MSD-8573
Distributor
Replaces breaker points in your specific distributor with
a dependable, self-contained electronic ignition system
• Quick installation • Magnetic Hall Effect integrated
circuit • No points, no moving parts •
Ignitor: Installs as easily as changing points • Fits
entirely inside distributor
Ignitor II: 2 wire hook up • Senses coil current level
to maintain peak energy • Develops 3 times more
energy between 3000 and 5000 rpm than the Ignitor
MAL-3772101
’32 - ’36 • 3 bolt Unilite breakerless •12V
MAL-2572101
’32 - ’36 • 3 bolt dual point • 6V or 12V
907-68-12143
Base Gasket • 3 Bolt (ea.)
MAL-3772001
’37 - ’48 • 2 bolt Unilite breakerless • 12V
MAL-2572001
’37 - ’48 • 2 bolt dual point • 6V or 12V
907-1GA-12143
Base Gasket • 2 Bolt (ea.)
MAL-3727501
’49 - ’53 • Unilite Breakerless • 12V
MAL-2527501
’49 - ’53 • Dual point • 6V or 12V • Does
not include distributor gear
904-910-12701
Gear for ‘49 - ‘53 Distributor
MAL-605
Unilite Module • Replacement
MAL-335
Rotor for “Stack” Cap • Unilite
MAL-309
Rotor for “Stack” Cap • Points
MAL-221A
“Flat” Distributor Cap • Unilite or points
MAL-209M
“Stack” Distributor Cap • Unilite or points
MAL-29219
Coil For Unilite Distributor • 12 volt
MAL-611M
Replacement Power Cell For Unilite
MAL-25042
Point Set (ea.)
MAL-400
Condensor
MAL-318
Rotor For “Flat” Cap • Dual point
distributor
MAL-319
Rotor for “Flat” Cap • Unilite
MAL-29217
Mallory Coil For Dual Point Dist. • 12V
MAL-700
Resistor • For points ignition
Pro-Billet Distributor
Front mount Flathead distributor • Billet
housing • MSD crab cap • Magnetic
pickup • EZ to adjust for centrifugal
advance • Must be used with MSD 6,
7, 8, or 10 series ignition
MSD-8351
2 Bolt Mounting
MSD-8353
3 Bolt Mounting
828-1283
Ignitor Ignition
• '49 - '53 •
12V negative
polarity
828-40011
Ignitor Coil •
Black
828-40001
Ignitor Coil •
Chrome
828-91283
Ignitor II
Ignition
828-45011
Ignitor II Coil •
Black
828-45001
Ignitor II Coil •
Chrome
MSD-8353
Spark Plugs • Oil Filters
1-800-959-4700
Coil Cover
893-5001
O’Brien Custom Aluminum Coil Cover
Spark Plugs/Wire
Ignition Wire
905-MPTA2442
Moon • Yellow • 8mm • 90º • Suppression core
905-MPTA2444
Moon • Yellow • 8mm • Straight • Suppr. core
905-MQTA2442
Moon • Black • 8mm • 90º • Suppr. core
905-MQTA2444
Moon • Black • 8mm • Straight • Suppr.core
904-910-64200
Black • 7mm • 90° • Includes boot kit
904-910-64011
Red See-Thru • 7mm • Wire only • 20 ft. roll
904-910-64250
Terminal & Boot Kit • Includes Straight & 90º ends & boots
Rajah Terminals
905-MPTA2442
844-901
Rajah End •
Straight (ea.)
844-902
Rajah end •
90º (ea.)
844-901
844-902
905-MQTA2442
Spark Plugs
fits ‘39 - ‘53 Flatheads • 14 mm
860-H10C
Champion Flathead spark plugs •
#844 (ea.)
860-216
Autolite Flathead Spark Plugs (ea.)
Wire Looms Stainless Steel
904-916-12001
’37 - ’48 • Use 7mm wire
904-916-12002
’49 - ’53 • Use 7mm wire
Oil Pressure Gauge
905-MPG115LF
Oil Pressure • 1 ½" dia.
NPT • 0-60 lbs • Liquid filled
Anti-Sieze
860-765-1828
Anti-Seize • Tube • Use
when installing spark plugs &
assembling stainless & other
fasteners so u-can-take-itapart later • 1 oz
Oil Filters
893-5013
Hildebrandt Oil Filter •
Polished
904-910-15191
Beehive Oil Filter • Black
904-910-15193 BLK
Beehive Mounting Bracket
• Black
904-910-15193 CHR
Beehive Mounting Bracket •
Chrome
860-1006
Beehive Replacement Filter
905-MPF200
Moon Beehive Oil Filter •
Polished
905-MPG115LF
“Over the Hill” Hisself
1962 Catalog p.106
Flathead Dipstick
893-5013
LOK-ED-5016
904-91015191
Flexible engine dipstick • Lokar • ‘37 ‘53 • Tube extends 8 ¼" out of block •
overall length 10 ¾"
905-MPF200
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Stainless Steel Bolt Kits
Engine Bolt Kits
More Bolt Kits
‘37 - ‘48
‘37 - ‘48
‘49 - ‘53
885-6-0061
(112 pcs.)
885-6-0101
(118 pcs.)
Engine Kit • Contains one of
each component kit below
Description
885-6-0066
885-6-0116
Intake Kit
885-6-0071
885-6-0130
(stud kit)
Fuel Pump Kit
885-6-0091
885-6-0160
Distributor Kit
885-6-0086
885-6-0121
Timing Cover Kit
885-6-0076
885-6-0106
Water Pump Kit
(does both)
885-6-0081
885-6-0140
Oil Pan Kit
885-6-0125
Fan Shaft Bracket Kit
885-6-0111
Water Neck Kit
High Performance Flathead
(not included in engine kits)
‘49 - ‘53
Description
885-6-0157
(6 point ½" hex
head with .780
flange, includes
washers)
Head Bolt Kit
Transmission Mount Kit
(to engine)
885-6-0096
885-6-0056
Bellhousing Mount Kit
(to engine)
885-6-0135
Oil Filter Housing Kit
Even More Bolt Kits • ‘39 - ‘41
“Quick Glance”
885-6-0098
Generator Mount Kit • ‘39 - ‘41
885-6-0099
Fan Pulley Kit • ‘39 - ‘41
Engine Parts List
Parts
‘39 - ‘48 (59AB)
‘49 - ‘53 (8BA)
How many
u-need
Pistons
☞
See comments ☞
☞
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1 set
Select Egge or Ross • Order by bore size &
crankshaft stroke
1 set
Select depending on pistons
Pin Bushings
910-PB703
910-PB703
8
Bushing for small rod end • Standard
Bushing for small rod end • .010
Valves
910-SV1821
910-SV1821
16
1.5" Head dia. •
& exhaust same
Valve Seals
910-G614R
910-G614R
8
Needed only on intake valves
Lincoln Zephyr • High rpm (sold ea.) • Or use
Isky #878-F185-G (set of 16)
Ring Set
See comments
See comments
Comments
" stem • Stainless steel • Intake
Valve Springs
910-VS487
910-VS487
16
Valve Spring Retainers
910-RC33A
910-RC33A
16
Use with modern valves & 1-piece guides
Valve Keepers
(split locks)
910-VK127
910-VK127
32
Use 2 per valve stem • Makes one pair • Not for
Chevy valves
Valve Guide
910-G614
910-G614
16
1 piece guides • The way to go • Intake & exhaust
same
Valve Guide Retainers
910-G950K
910-G950K
16
Fork that holds value guide in block
1
Choose Isky or Schneider • “Rumpty, Rumpty,
Rump”
910-VL36
16
Adjustable (sold each) •
Or use Isky F85-02 (set of 16)
Cam
Adjustable Lifters
See comments
☞
910-VL36
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Cam Bearings
910-F1
910-F1
1 set
Set of 3 • All u-need
Cam Sprocket
910-TG2706
910-TG2702
1
Aluminum • 44 tooth
Crank Gear
910-TG2704
910-TG2701
1
Steel • 22 tooth
Rod Bearings
910-CB10
+ Std, 10, 20, 30
910-CB15
+ Std, 10, 20, 30, 40
8 of CB15 or
4 of CB10
Main Bearings
910-MS352
+ Std, 10, 20, 30, 40
910-MS352A
+ Std, 10, 20, 30, 40
1 set
Oil Pump
910-P307NEW
910-P307NEWHV
910-P307NEW
910-P307NEWHV
1
Short body • Late style • Most popular
Short body • Late style • High volume
Oil Pump Pickup
910-P307SCREEN
910-P307SCREEN
1
Use with short body pump • Includes screen • Baffle
may need trimming in ‘32 - ‘48 pans • Who knows
how they came up these dumb part numbers?
Stock journal (pin) size ʼ46 - ʼ53 • 2.1390"
Stock journal size ʼ39 - ʼ53 • 2.4990" • When using
4" Merc. crank in ‘39 - ‘48 engine, use early main
bearing set
Head Gaskets
See comments
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See comments
☞
pair
Select by block type (59AB early or 8BA late),
bore size, copper or other
Gasket Set
See comments
☞
See comments
☞
1 set
Best Gaskets or Fel-Pro • U-get more gaskets than
you can use • Hang up the extras in your shop •
Looks cool
Rotating Assemblies,
Rods and Crankshafts
See comments
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See comments
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Scat Enterprises • Honest’s got ‘em
Cams • Lifters • Valves
1-800-959-4700
Honest approved since 1949! • Isky’s sound and preformance is as
famous as Honest Hisself! • All Isky cams come with the oil pump gear
installed • 8BA cams have the distributor gear installed
Iskenderian Cams - Street & Strip
*ADV Duration = Advertised/Gross Duration
**.050 Duration = Duration measured at .050 lift (more accurate)
Part #
21-A
1932-1948
878-217700
878-211100
878-218800
878-214000
Part #
8BA
1949-1953
Grind #
Type
Application
Type
Valve Lift
Intake
Exhaust
Valve Lash
Intake
Exhaust
ADV
Duration*
Intake
Exhaust
.050
Duration**
Intake
Exhaust
878-817700
77-B
Solid
Good low speed and mid-range
power cam • Good idle • Standard
carburetion OK • Sounds identical to
Max 1 • More valve clearance for
stock heads
¾
.325"
.325"
.014"
.014"
260°
260°
220°
220°
878-811100
Max #1
Solid
Best choice for most Flatheads •
Good idle • Good street manners •
Good torque from idle to 5000 rpm •
Manual or automatic • Good choice
for street supercharged
¾
.364"
.364"
.014"
.014"
249°
249°
226°
226°
878-818800
88
Solid
Good mid-range power for high
performance street use • Fair idle •
Modified carb & intake recommended
• Good sound • More aggressive
than Max 1 & less than 400 Jr. • Less
lift is helpful with some cylinder head
applications
¾+
.320"
.320"
.010"
.012"
264°
264°
224°
224°
878-814000
400 JR
Solid
Great Flathead sound • Lopey idle
• EZ to live with on the street if you
wanta' rough cam • Check valve/
head clearance
Track/
Hot/
Street
.400"
.400"
.018"
.018"
258°
258°
244°
244°
Isky® Adjustable Solid Lifters ‘32 - ‘53
904-450-F8502
878-F85-02
Isky lifters (set)•
Includes pair of adjusting
wrenches The Best!
904-450-F8502
Not Isky • (set)
USA made
910-VL36
Egge Performance (ea.)
Valve Springs & Retainers
Flathead running Chevy valves
878-185-G
Isky Single Spring Set
878-707-ST
Isky Valve Spring Retainers (set)
878-VL-32
Isky 7° Split Locks / Keepers (set)
878-185-G
Isky Single Spring Set •
Ideal for all cams used on
street • Installed height
of 1
to 1
is ideal
(set of 16)
910-VS487
Lincoln Zephyr • Quality
(ea.)
878-4005
Isky Dual Valve Springs •
Recommended for 400 Jr
in race applications
878-87-F
Isky Retainers • Dual
valve springs only (set
of 16)
878-185-G
Valve Spring Shims
878-404
In Memory of Honest
Ron Haggard
Valued Honest
employee for 37
years
Ran an Isky Cam in
his ‘37 Chevy
1965 Catalog
p. 106
Isky® Camshaft kits
Shims • .080 thick (pack of 16)
Isky® Rev-Lube
878-XPL208
Assembly
Lube •
8 oz
container
Save $$ and maximize performance
with complete kits!! • Kits include: cam,
lifters, springs, shims, and assembly
lube • 400 JR kit includes dual springs
and steel retainers
878-201100
’32 - ’48 Max #1
878-207700
’32 - ’48 77-B
878-204000
’32 - ’48 400-JR
878-801100
’49 - ’53 Max #1
878-807700
’49 - ’53 77-B
878-804000
’49 - ’53 400-JR
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Schneider Racing Cams
Part #
Short Nose
1938-1948
Part #
Long Nose
1949-1953
Grind #
Type
Application
Valve Lift
Intake
Exhaust
Valve Lash
Intake
Exhaust
ADV
Duration
Intake
Exhaust
.050
Duration
Intake
Exhaust
880-13202
880-13203
254F
Good for stock engine • Mild
street • Smooth idle
.350"
.350"
.010"
.012"
254°
254°
220°
220°
880-13204
(best seller)
880-13205
260F
1500 - 4500 rpm • Good
sound • Noticable lope
.355"
.355"
.010"
.012"
260°
260°
226°
226°
.365"
.365"
.010"
.012"
270°
270°
234°
234°
.420"
.420"
.010"
.012"
278°
278°
250°
250°
880-13210
880-13211
270F
2200 - 5200 rpm
Hot Rod cam • Lot of “rump,
rump” • Great sound • OK
for street • Once called a full
race cam
880-13216
880-13217
278F
3000 - 6000 rpm
Full on race cam • Needs high
compression • Maybe too
much for the street • “Sweet”
Cam Adaptor
851-TCE191
Cam Button
Install early '42 - '48
(59AB) cam in later '49
- '53 (8BA) engine • Put
'49 - '53 Mallory or Ford
distributor on '42 - '48
engine • Use '49 - '53
front cam cover • 11
tooth • Gear is properly
timed so disributor aligns
like original • Bolts
included
Corrects the mismatch between early
‘32 - ‘41 “short nose” cams and later
‘42 - ‘48 model 21A 2-bolt distributors
• Whatever the case, if your cam and
distributor won’t connect, remember
Honest Charley has a “Cam Button”
899-11A6280
Cam Gears
Cam Button
Side A
899-186254-A
Oil Pump Gear •
‘32 - ‘53 • Rear
of cam
904-910-16255
Distributor Gear
• ‘49 - ‘53 •
Front of cam
899-11A6280
899-186254-A
Cam Tools
Side B
You’ll want this stuff for your tool box!
904-910-81110
Valve Guide Removal
Bar, • 29" long
910-VL36W
Lifter Adjusting Wrench
(set of 2)
878-7DW
Isky Degree Wheel
878-0003
Isky Ratio Computer •
Converts rpm to mph
878-0001
Isky Book Valve Timing
for Maximum Output •
HP 108 pgs.
878-0002
Isky Cam Degreeing is
Simple booklet
878-7DW
878-0003
910-VL36W
904-91081110
878-0001
878-0002
Timing Gears • Valves • Pistons
1-800-959-4700
Timing Gears
Flatheads didn’t have a timin’ chain - just a cam gear and a crank gear • Use the aluminum cam gear with high performance valve
springs • We use it to impress our friends
910-TG2706(lg)
910-TG2706
Cam Sprocket • '35 - '48 • Aluminum • 44 tooth
910-TG2704
Crank Gear • '35 - '48 • Steel • 22 tooth
910-TG2702
Cam Sprocket • '49 - '53 • Aluminum • 44 tooth
910-TG2701
Crank Gear • '49 - '53 • Steel • 22 tooth
907-350400-S
Cam Sprocket Bolt • '35 - '48 (4 required) sold ea.
907-91A-6258
Cam Shaft Lock Ring for Bolts (1 required)
907-81A-6310
Crank Shaft Oil Slinger • '38 - '53
907-74153-S
Crank Shaft Gear Key • '38 - '53
910-TG2704(sm)
Valves
Early Flatheads 1932 - 1948 had 2 piece valve guides with mushroom stem valves. Later Flatheads used a one piece valve guide with
a modern style valve. The later style is much more desirable. To update from the early valve setup, you’ll need the following:
Part #
Quantity
Description
910-S1821
16
Valves • Stainless Steel • 1.5" dia. •
910-G614R
8
Seals • Intake Valves only
910-VS487
16
Valve Springs • Lincoln Zephyr - ✯
910-RC33A
16
Valve Spring Retainers
910-VK127
32
Valve Keepers (16 pr.) sold ea.
910-G614
16
Valve Guides
910-G950K
16
Valve Guide Retainer
" dia. stem
✯ - or choose one of
Isky 878-185-G Chrome
Silicon Single Springs
instead of 16
Honest Valve-Head
1971 Catalog p.32
Cast Pistons
Premium A332 alloy • T-6 Heat treated • Precision machined
Piston
3-Ring Design
Hi-performance
EP Series pistons are based on 3
" bore size (standard) plus oversize •
Most popular size for performance
street Flatheads is 3 " + .125 oversize
which is the same as 3 " (get it ? ) •
Available in oversizes all the way up to
bore size 3 " (3.4375) • Our most
popular piston, bore size and crankshaft
combinations are shown below
4" Stroke (Merc crank) •
" bore • '39 - '53 •
3
276 cid
910-EP-110-8.125
3 ¾" Stroke (Ford
Crank) • 3
" Bore •
‘39 - ‘53 • 259 cid
Rings • Grant type cast
910-SRH6726
Piston Sets (most common shown)
4-Ring Piston Set
Original Ford pistons had 4-piston rings
• E135 Series are for bores 3
" (standard)
to plus .030, .040, .060, .080, .0100,
.125 with a 3 ¾" Ford crankshaft • Ring
set-up is (2)
", (2)
"
• L991 Series pistons are for bores 3
910-EP-1091-8.125
"
(standard) to plus .030, .060, .080 with a
4" Mercury crankshaft • Ring setup is (2)
", (2)
"
Piston Part #
Typical Year
910-E135-8.030
1939-53
3 ¾" Stroke
910-E135-8.060
1939-53
3 ¾" Stroke
910-L991-8.030
1939-53
4" Stroke
(Merc crank)
910-L991-8.060
1939-53
4" Stroke
(Merc crank)
Rings • Grant type cast
910-SRH533.030
8 Piston Set
910-SRH533.060
8 Piston Set
Crankshaft
3-ring Set for 4 Pistons
(Order 2 sets for 8 cyl.)
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Bore Size
Pistons
• The term “Big Bore” refers to bore sizes 3 " and
larger.
• Stock bore from 1932 - 1941 is 3 " (3.0625).
• Stock bore from 1942 - 1953 is 3
" (3.1875).
• Stock bore for 1939 - 1953 Merc & 1942 - 1953
Ford is 3
" (3.1875).
•3
" (3.3125) is a good “Big Bore” choice for
performance street flatheads.
• 3 " is frequently considered the maximum “Big
Bore” choice for street engines. Unfortunately core
shift during casting may result in thin cylinder walls
and/or overheating.
• Cast pistons are suitable for all performance street
Flatheads (except supercharged and nitrous).
•Stock Fords used a 4-ring piston design with 3-rings
above the piston pin and one ring below.
• Egge replacement 4-ring cast pistons are available
for bores from 3
" to + .125".
• Egge 3-ring cast pistons are an economical choice for
3
" and “Big Bore” engines up to 3
".
• Ross 3-ring forged pistons are suitable for all
Flatheads including supercharged and nitrous.
Available in bore sizes 3
" (3.3125) and larger.
Ross® Pistons
Ross forged piston sets are your
best choice for blowers, nitrous extreme performance • Includes
aircraft quality pins and spiro
locks • Top ring land is .280 wide
to accomodate relieved blocks •
Dome height is .187 • Sets of 8 •
Detailed tech specs available
Part #
Stroke
CID
" (3.312)
3 ¾" (3.750)
258
3
" (3.312)
4" (4.00)
274
894-99817 ✪
3
" (3.312)
4" (4.00)
274
894-80572
3
" (3.312)
4
" (4.125)
284
894-99818 ✪
3
" (3.312)
4
" (4.125)
284
" + .030 (3.342)
3 ¾" (3.750)
263
4" (4.000)
281
Crank Tech
Stock 4" stroke crankshafts
are commonly referred to
as Mercury cranks
3
894-80567
3
" + .030 (3.342)
894-80568
3
" + .030 (3.342)
4
" (4.125)
289
894-80569
3
" (3.375)
3 ¾" (3.750)
268
894-80570
3
" (3.375)
4" (4.000)
286
894-99819 ✪
3
" (3.375)
4" (4.000)
286
894-80571
3
" (3.375)
✪ Includes ductile plasma moly
ring set • 1.2mm moly top, 1.5mm
cast second, 2.8mm stainless
expander, 3-piece oil ring
3
894-80564
894-80573
All pistons include
top,
middle,
bottom cast grant type
ring sets except as noted
Bore
894-80563
Stroker Rotating Assemblies
4
" (4.125)
296
Complete Scat rotating assemblies include Scat cast crankshaft, Scat 4340 forged H-Beam rods, Ross forged pistons, rings and
premium rod and main bearings • Internally balanced • 7.000" rod length, 2.000" rod pin, ARP " cap screw bolts • Grant cast
rings are " x " x
" • No machining to engine block required • Difference in kits is bore and stroke
Kit Part #
Cubic Inch
Stroke
Bore
Ross Piston Part #
(inluded)
855-1-94600BI
274
3
"
894-80564
855-1-94605BI
286
4
" (4.125)
3
"
894-80572
855-1-94610BI
296
4
" (4.125)
3
"
894-80571
4" (4.000)
Connecting Rod • Crankshaft
1-800-959-4700
Scat Connecting Rods Fluidampr
Perfect for street and high rpm
• Light weight I-beam design
• Sized and balanced to +/- 1
gram • ARP 8740
" cap screws • Bushed ends
• 7" rod length • .750 wrist
pin • Set of 8
Only Fluidampr with its
silicone technology can
effectively control torsional
vibration at all frequencies •
Not effected by temperature
change • Chrome steel
finish • 6" diameter
855-6700
Rod Set • Crank pin 2.00 •
Same rod sizes used in Scat
Flathead stroker kits • Uses
CB610P Buick bearings
855-670021
Rod Set • Crank pin 2.137 •
Uses standard bearings
879-600203
879-550203
879-600203
Narrow Belt • ‘49 - ‘53 8BA
879-550203
Wide Belt • ‘49 - ‘53 8BA
Scat Cast Crankshafts
Lighter than stock • Aero-wing counterweights reduce windage, straight shot oil holes, precision ground and micro-polished • All
are 7.000 rod length and internally balanced • Note: 2.000 is smaller Buick type bearing, 2.138 is stock size bearing
Part #
Stroke
Rod Pin
Cubic Inch
(if 3 " bore)
855-923910
4" (4.000)
2.000
274
855-923911
4" (4.000)
2.138
274
" (4.125)
2.000
286
" (4.125)
2.138
286
855-923930
4 ¼" (4.250)
2.000
293
855-923931
4 ¼" (4.250)
2.138
293
855-923920
4
855-923921
4
Crankshafts
Cubic Inch Chart
Bore Size
In Inches
3
If Stroke is:
(3.0625)
3 ¾"
4"
4
221
236
243
Cubic inches
"
4 ¼"
250
3
(3.1875)
239
255
263
271
3
(3.3125)
259
276
284
293
263
281
290
298
268
286
295
304
+ .030 (3.3425)
3
(sometimes called 3
3
(3.375)
)
• Ford Flatheads from 1932 - 1953 and Mercury
Flatheads from 1939 - 1941 had a 3 ¾" (3.750)
stroke.
• Mercury engines 1949 - 1953 have a 4" (4.000)
stroke. When using the 4" Mercury crankshaft
in earlier Ford engines you’ll run the early main
bearings and use later connecting rods and rod
bearings. Specify pistons for 4" stroke.
• Honest offers Scat crankshafts and rotating
assemblies in 4", 4 " & 4 ¼" stroke, so you can
build “Big Bore” Flatheads up to 304 cid. All them
bootleggers knew “there’s no substitute for cubic
inches”. Apparently, it took real horsepower to
move those quart jars.
Main Cap Support
809-0020
Flathead 4 Bolt Center Main Cap
• 6061-T6 aluminum • angled bolt
pattern ties main cap directly to oil
pan rail • Includes ARP fasteners
904-560-3407
Flathead Main Cap Support • ‘39
- ‘48 • Includes strap, spacers and
bolts • no machine work
904-560-3408
As above except ‘49 - ‘53
809-0020
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Engine Bearings
Main Bearings
Cam bearings
910-F1
Select main bearings for either early or late engine block • Most sizes
available • Popular sizes shown • Set
Set of 3 • All U-need • ‘39 - ‘53
Rod Bearings
Select Rod Bearing for either early
or late design connecting rods
1946-1948 (59AB)
Early style “Full Floating” type • 2 rods share same
bearing - go figure! • Takes quantity of 4 - sold each •
Most oversizes available • Popular sizes shown
910-MS352.010
‘39 - ‘48 • Crank Turned .010 • 3 ¾" stroke
910-MS352.020
‘39 - ‘48 • Crank Turned .020 • 3 ¾" stroke
910-MS352A.010
‘49 - ‘53 • Ford, Mercury • 3 ¾ or 4" stroke
910-MS352A.020
‘49 - ‘53 • Ford, Mercury • 3 ¾ or 4" stroke
1949-1953 (8BA)
Later style insert type • Just like modern cars • This is also what
ya use with those 4" Mercury cranks • Most oversizes available •
Popular sizes shown • Takes quantity of 8 - sold each
910-CB10.010
Crank Turned .010 Undersize
910-CB15.010
Crank Turned .010 Undersize
910-CB10.020
Crank Turned .020 Undersize
910-CB15.020
Crank Turned .020 Undersize
Oil Pump
Flatheads were not known for good oil pressure, so a good pump is essential for long life • 1932 - 1948 engines used a “long
body” pump rated at only 30 psi at 30 mph • In late 1949, the pump was re-designed with a short body and greater capacity • To
install the later “short body” improved pump in earlier engines, also use the later pickup and screen. You may need to trim the oil
baffle inside the earlier pans
910-P307NEW
Melling Short Body Pump • Best
choice for most applications
910-P307NEWHV
Melling High Volume Short Body Pump
• 25% greater capacity than stock
pump
910-P307SCREEN
Oil Pump Pickup • Includes screen
• Use on short body pumps above •
Oil pan baffle may need re-work on
‘32 - ‘48
910-P307SCREEN
910-P-307NEW
Performance Headers
Fenton
994-7101
994-7101
Fenton Cast Iron • Fits most chassis from ‘37 - ‘53 with stock
steering gear • May not fit Model T or A due to narrow frame
width • ‘48 & older engines require dipstick tube modifications
• On ‘48 - ‘52 Ford F1 pick-ups, steering box bolt can usually be
modified so headers can be used • May not work in ¾ ton or
larger trucks ‘48 - ‘52 • ‘42 - ‘48 Mercury might require shimming
of motor mount for steering
Patented
" leak-free flange • No gasket required
919-FH3SEC
919-FH3SEC
919-FH3
919-FH1
919-FH1SEC
919-FH1
919-FH2SEC
919-FHLF100SEC
Shown with optional turn outs
Block-off plate included no additional charge
919-FH2
919-FHLF100SEC
919-FH2
919-FHLF100
919-LFTOSEC
919-LFTOSEC
919-LFTO
Block Hugger • Ceramic coated •
Fits all 21 & 24 stud engines without
steering at center of block • Vega cross
steer, ok • Fits trucks ’31 - ’53 with
stock steering • Fits very tight to block
As above except not coated
’49 - ’53 • Ceramic coated • Also
fits early engines with cast bellhousing
• 3 tube design • Not for trucks, use
919FH3
As above except not coated
’35 - ’40 cars • Ceramic coated •
3 tube
As above except not coated
Limefire • Lakes style • Ceramic
coated • Includes 3 ½" dia. flat block
off plates & 2 ½" dia. bolt on reducers
As above except not coated
Limefire Turnouts • Ceramic coated
As above except not coated
Headers • Starters
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REd’s headers
852-0720
’32 - ’34 with Vega or Oem Steering Box •
Plain • Not for F-1 or F-100 box
852-0720C
As above except coated
852-1253
Extension Pipe for Above • Pass. or pickup
852-0704
‘32 - ‘34 with F-1 steering box (from Ford
truck ‘48 - ‘52)
852-0704C
852-0718
‘32 - ‘34 With F-100 Steering Box (from ‘53
- ‘56 Ford truck)
852-0718C
As above except coated
852-1189
’35 - ’39 Std. & Pickup • Plain
852-1189C
As above except coated
852-1072
’39 Dlx. - ’40 Pass. • ’40 - ’41 pickup •
Plain
852-1072C
852-0720C
As above except coated
852-1316
Extension Pipe For ’37 - ’40 Pass. •
’37 - ’41 pickup
852-1827
’41 - ’48 Pass. • ’42 - ’47 pickup • Plain
852-1306
Extension Pipe for Above • Pass.
852-0973
’49 - ’51 Pass. (not convert.) plain
852-0973C
852-1309
852-0720
As above except coated
852-1189
As above except coated
Extension Pipe for Above • Pass.
Honest Tech
Flathead Ford V/8s
have 3 exhaust ports on
each side of the block.
“No Baby! This ain’t no
6 cylinder”
852-1072
852-0973C
Steering Box Spotters Guide
Ford F-1, ‘48 - ‘52:
Steering shaft located below box with
steering arm held on by nut
Ford F-100 ‘53 - ‘56:
Steering shaft located above box with
steering arm held on by pinch bolt
852-1316
Flathead Header Bolts/Gaskets
852-0048
Plain Finish • Pack of (12) • Includes correct quantities
of bolts: (4) of
" - 14 x ¾" and (8) of " - 16 x ¾"
852-0049
As above except Stainless steel
852-1696
Header Gaskets • Pack of 6 gaskets for exhaust ports
899-189433
Exhaust Gaskets for Flathead Fords (ea.) u need 6
852-1696
Starters
‘32 - ’52, 12 volt
918-9508
918-9507
Long Throw • ‘32 - ‘48 • 59AB
engines • French blocks & others
• Flywheel more than 1 ¼" from
starter mounting surface
Short Throw • ‘49 - ‘53 • 8BA •
Use when flywheel is up to 1 ¼"
from starter mounting surface
Year designations may not
be accurate in all cases
due to different flywheels,
starter plates, etc.
918-9508
852-0049
OEM Starter Parts
Sure you can use your 6V starter with 12 Volts • Some folks do it for
years - other folks are under the car more than they’re drivin’ • If you do,
keep some wrenches and carry some spare parts
904-910-67922
Stainless Cover for OEM Starter
Looks bitchin’ even when it won’t engage
907-B11350N
Bendix Starter Drive • Improved original style
• 10 tooth • Includes spring
907-B11350M
Bendix Starter Drive • Modern style •
Complete, self-contained • Ensures that screws &
washers can’t fall into flywheel housing
907-A11375
Bendix Drive Spring • OEM replacement
907-A11377
Starter Drive Head Bolt •
end • 1 req.
" • Install on motor
907-A11382
Starter Drive head Bolt •
end • 1 req.
" • Install on gear
907-A11379C
Starter bolt lock washer/retainer • 2 required
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