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Ford Flathead Engines
How to Rebuild & Modify
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Gewicht:
491 g
Format:
279x210x12 mm
Beschreibung:
After setting speed records on the salt flats and working for the legendary So-Cal Speed Shop and the NHRA Museum, Thacker wrapped up his professional career by opening an education museum in the Portland, Oregon, area called the World of Speed. However, he is far from being retired, as he continues to work as a consultant and on book projects, which were his first love.
Although not the first V-8 engine ever produced, Henry Ford's side-valve V-8, launched in 1932, certainly qualified as the first mass-produced V-8 sold to the public. Because of Henry Ford's stubbornness, the first versions were less than ideal. The technology was in its infancy and cost-cutting measures limited the output and reliability of the early models. Over time, however, the "Flattie" became the go-to powerplant for a whole new generation of hobbyists called "hot rodders." The engine maintained its position in the hobby well into the 1950s, even when more modern overhead-valve designs came out of Detroit. It's hard to overstate the impact that this simple little engine had. Even today, people choose a flathead for period-correct builds over far more powerful options. The style and sound of a modified flathead is an iconic part of American history.