performance · FF-0453

How does the ARDUN Flathead sound and run on its first start?

With water flowing through the engine, a little murky at first, Steve gives it a couple of squirts, turns the fuel pump on and starts it. He notes a leak at one fitting. The engine runs with no captions for about 40 seconds, and a timing reading of about 10 degrees is called out.

Expert

Steve Coppock

Evidence

expert attributed

Component

first start

Applicable scope

Ford Flathead V8 with ARDUN overhead valve heads, Steve Coppock's engine of about 289 cubic inches, on a home run stand before the dyno