identification · FF-0033

What is the quick way to spot a 21-stud Ford Flathead without counting every stud?

Rather than counting all the studs, Steve looks for five studs or bolt holes along the bottom row of the cylinder head; that identifies any 21-stud engine.

Expert

Steve Coppock

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

cylinder head studs

Applicable scope

1932–1937 Ford 21-stud Flathead V8