machining · FF-0358

How worn was the block on this never-rebuilt 1938 Flathead?

Not badly. Ed says the block had about 5 thousandths of wear and not much ridge, and that this is the first time the engine has been apart. He expects to bore it 30 over and fit new rods and pistons.

Expert

Ed Smith

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

cylinder bore wear

Applicable scope

1938 Ford Flathead V8, 21-stud, 221 cubic inch, as Ed describes it