driveline · FF-0253

Did the Flathead still vibrate with the clutch off?

No. Running on the stand with the clutch removed, Ed says it does not vibrate at all, and the oil pressure is up where it is supposed to be instead of being robbed by the filter.

Expert
Ed Smith
Evidence
expert attributed
Component
engine vibration test
Applicable scope
1949–1953 Ford Flathead V8 with three carburetors, out of a customer's 1941 Ford
Original BTG sourceBroken Flathead WASN'T? Ed Figures It Out
Watch at 04:49.280 ↗