Download or read book How to Build a Flathead Ford V-8 written by George McNicholl and published by . This book was released on with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ford's Model T put America on wheels. His flathead (valve-in-block) V8, introduced in 1932, was durable, powerful, and extremely adaptable and is the engine which inspired three generations of hot-rodders and put America onto the race tracks. How to Build a Flathead Ford V-8 was written with machine-shop experience and features all the parts and procedures that pertain to the world's most famous engine. Detailed information features all clearances and machining procedures and includes 250 photos in full color.