It is a cam of my design and I own the master to it. There is a whole lot more to making and engine run that the cam shaft. Due to the fact that my competitors in our racing series watch these videos...I am reluctant to give the specs on the cam. Thanks for the interest.
@Mercmad
4 жыл бұрын
Yours sounds to have a lot closer lobe seperation than the 400Jr,which to me felt just like a 3TA truck cam as fitted to Ford V8's in Bren gun carriers in WW2. The idle was almost sedate but once above 800RPM the power kept rising but importantly the torque had a nice curve which allowed the engines to really scream,even with just one carb. (little wonder they only had a short life).
@TheEZGZ
5 жыл бұрын
You need some heat in that intake bro.....
@g.o.b.2558
7 ай бұрын
Hot damn 👍
@glblb3030
Жыл бұрын
ready to haul moonshine
@johnparrish9215
5 жыл бұрын
Listen to that baby talk. Might make 200 hp but sounds like 2000 !!!!!!
@cloverhill1947
11 жыл бұрын
If you want a cam that sounds real good and also runs good....get you an Isky 400 jr. This cam actually sounds better than the one I am running, it has more of a lope to it and has good low to mid-range torque. Try it and you will like it .Thanks, Bill
@hectorcarmona3091
8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video,very interesting,never stop learning about flathead engines.
@johngrepo9976
7 жыл бұрын
Sweet sounding flathead Bill, very aggressive. too damn bad it costs so damn much to build one..
@janniklinski222
5 жыл бұрын
This why i Love The Flathead v8, they Sound Sound Damn Good.
@MrDogTales
8 жыл бұрын
Bill Blair seems to listen or even just look at that thing idling and knows what to do to make it sooo crisp!
@tc19948
11 жыл бұрын
Pretty ratty cam, judging by the sound. That idle could wrinkle window glass at 400 yds.
@stcknthpstjim3491
7 жыл бұрын
niece sounding cam, Bill. makes me smile to hear a flathead ford V8 sound like that. Thanks for posting.
@cloverhill1947
6 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@IIIBETEPIII
3 жыл бұрын
Too much of compression and cam lobe separation, gained a lot of power, but lost the sound and the spirit of 40-50s Do a 427 for that, why flattie? 😭
@cloverhill1947
11 жыл бұрын
There are 17 or 18 racing videos on here under my name or Legendary Flathead Fords....most are racing.
@stephenstewart9242
5 жыл бұрын
O-it’s healthy sir, good build !
@fishwilldominate
8 жыл бұрын
any idea on HP? Also what's the reason for the heat gun on the carbs?
@cloverhill1947
8 жыл бұрын
. It is a 240 HP in cold weather, I have to heat the base of the carb. because they ice up and won't take the gas.
@fishwilldominate
8 жыл бұрын
+Bill C. Blair gotcha, it was that cold you had issues with the fuel? that's a good running flatty for those temps!
@Bricklinsv1970
7 жыл бұрын
The best Engines ever hands down!
@wideline24
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill. We don't really have circle track racing here in the UK, are Flathead Meltdown series is 1/4 mile action for street legal cars, although a few of the guys are now entering hillclimb competitions. If you ever find yourself over here look us up.
@edwardeverson9063
5 жыл бұрын
Nice !!!
@jackthompson1382
8 жыл бұрын
Sickest sounding flathead
@henryandejbelcher7902
8 жыл бұрын
That is one good sounding ford.
@marshallmcdowell3369
9 жыл бұрын
What can is in this little beast? It sounds amazing
@cloverhill1947
8 жыл бұрын
it is a special grind - that I had ground
@wideline24
11 жыл бұрын
The way that motor sounds when it picks up I'd love to know what the specs are on it. We have a small Flathead Race series in the UK, some pretty quick cars though, the search for flatheadmeltdown. Do you have any footage of this in action?
@bobsillas3553
4 жыл бұрын
ever see what happens when you get the carb. too hot lol
@malmaclachlan6173
11 жыл бұрын
thats lovely, would you be able to tell me what cam you are using or what the lift and duration are, thanks heaps ..
@malmaclachlan6173
11 жыл бұрын
fair enough, was only after the sound its in my 34 coupe in australia, having trouble here getting much out of the ordinary
@DonovanBryant92
6 жыл бұрын
what year Flathead is it?
@MrDogTales
8 жыл бұрын
Bill is that a vacuum pump or steering?
@testiclefestival5561
8 жыл бұрын
Thats a Ford Power steering pump.
@ldnwholesale8552
8 жыл бұрын
Worse it is an obsolete Ford power steering pump!
@DonovanBryant92
6 жыл бұрын
they are hard to find but you can find 4 barrel intake manifolds for these engines i have seen people using them on other model Flathead engines
@cloverhill1947
6 жыл бұрын
I have several 4 bl intakes, but I like the old look. The new 4 blb from speedway Motors is probably better than My 2 two tows. I have done a lot of work on my intake and carbs. thanks for watching.
@lyon406
6 жыл бұрын
There were many flathead engines made and there are still a lot hanging around, however they were known for the block to crack, making them a boat anchors.......The story is that it takes 5 flathead engines to get a good one....
@jojomama4787
5 жыл бұрын
Power steering?
@clintadams8451
5 жыл бұрын
Need it for the wide tyres they run
@specialized29er86
7 жыл бұрын
having an exhaust would be nice
@RalphSampson...
3 жыл бұрын
Do you mean a muffler?
@specialized29er86
3 жыл бұрын
@@RalphSampson... full length exhaust system
@testiclefestival5561
8 жыл бұрын
You're about 70 years late for any special secrets for the Flat Head.
@cloverhill1947
8 жыл бұрын
I watched my Daddy build a flathead ford back in the late 40's. I built NASCAR race engines for many years and have a general knowledge of race engines. Some say that is the fastest flathead ford round tracker in the country that will meet the rules we run under.
@Mercmad
4 жыл бұрын
@@cloverhill1947 I thought I recognised the name. Cheers From Australia.
@robfrye4664
4 жыл бұрын
We're always learning something new! The old 'port and relieve' scenario of yesterday is being re-thought successfully, and there's always more tricks for these old motors being discovered. That's half the fun of building them! Years ago a reasonably streetable 240 hp Bent-8 was always supercharged territory, but can now be obtained naturally asperated due to new tricks and procedures. However, to build one successfully you'll need to very flathead savvy about new methods, and a damn good machinist- or be willing to pay a qualified, competent builder!
@RalphSampson...
3 жыл бұрын
@@robfrye4664 I'm in Atlanta, GA. Where do I go for such a talented flathead builder? Mine is a 1953 8RT, rebuilt 30 years ago, bone stock with very few miles since its rebuild.
@budyeddi5814
2 жыл бұрын
@@RalphSampson... did you ever find out?
@marshallmcdowell3369
9 жыл бұрын
Cam?
@cloverhill1947
9 жыл бұрын
marshall mcdowell It is a cam designed by a friend of mine and it is all about where you install it in the engine.
@marshallmcdowell3369
9 жыл бұрын
How much for a cam just like it?
@cloverhill1947
9 жыл бұрын
marshall mcdowell The only way I would sell a cam like that would be to build a complete engine. With that cam you need to know where to degree it in the engine and I do it different than most builders and I don't share that information.
@richardfox8168
5 жыл бұрын
The underside of the car is not at all interesting. Show more of the total car, and put in info about the engine. Sounds like a fun one. Flatheads forever.
@cloverhill1947
5 жыл бұрын
This video was all about capturing the sound of the Flathead engine. This car and engine has won 76 races. I will take your suggestion and do a video on the car. Thank you for watching.
@Mercmad
4 жыл бұрын
The underside was really interesting especially the patch work repairs.... keeping it as it probably was repaired in the 50's to keep someones daily on the road .
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