FORD FLATHEAD V8 RESTORATION - SOLUTION FOR BATTLING RUSTY SEIZED PISTONS

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ต.ค. 2023
  • Join us in this for the final steps of this old engine teardown adventure as we tackle the daunting task of disassembling an early Ford Flathead V8 engine. This iconic engine had a unique challenge awaiting us, with every single piston stubbornly rusted and seized to the cylinder walls. Watch as we employ various techniques to free the pistons, including the creation of a custom tool using steel pipe found in homes, and a heavy hammer to drive the pistons out. The process wasn't without its setbacks, as some pistons met their demise in the fight.
    But the surprises didn't stop there! As we dove deeper into this classic Flathead V8, we uncovered several cracks along the cylinder walls. These cracks are notorious issues in Flathead engines, and we're on a mission to see if they can be salvaged and brought back to life. Only time will tell what the future holds for this iconic piece of automotive history. Don't miss this exciting journey of restoration and discovery as we resurrect the Flathead V8!
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  • @creativeloafer9792
    @creativeloafer9792 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been there many times, about to bust down another. Sooooo many of these flattys were tossed because they looked like this.
    Sweet video and background tunes!

    • @calirod
      @calirod  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks man, I appreciate that.

  • @timferriss905
    @timferriss905 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hope you can salvage and get this engine up and running. We have a lot of French flat heads from military stock but there not cheap. And a solid good running engine are big pounds. Dollars. Enjoying your calm approach to this block. With the valves and now the pistons. Hope the weld repair works as well. Cheers Tim.

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the kind words Tim! Fingers crossed 🤞

  • @AndresGarcia-wj3dl
    @AndresGarcia-wj3dl 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It'd be cool if you could collaborate with JAMSI to try and rescue this block.

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’ll look it up!

  • @user-rr4bg5qr7l
    @user-rr4bg5qr7l 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good Luck on your project!

    • @calirod
      @calirod  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I’m going to need it!

  • @MiharuNV750
    @MiharuNV750 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I like how jently and tender Brian manipulete with the engine and its parts. Even when hammering out the seized pistons.
    Hello from Russia! Subscribed.
    (Please check your sound - it is kinda dull and muff.)

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! And yes for some reason in this video it was an issue compared to others. Thank you!

  • @brokenbonegarage8910
    @brokenbonegarage8910 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good job, I'm following.

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🤝🏽

  • @dldldl8028
    @dldldl8028 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good job, looking forward the final result.

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I am hoping the block is able to be sleeved and salvaged

    • @dldldl8028
      @dldldl8028 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@calirod fingers crossed 🤞

  • @adventureswithedna
    @adventureswithedna 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Success!!!!

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      indeed! now hopefully we can save the block

  • @outfitsgarage88
    @outfitsgarage88 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    With those pistons hitting the main journals. That is the same problem as with the sbc. But another great video. 😊

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks man! Really appreciate the support!

  • @davidl9230
    @davidl9230 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    personally, i'd buy a metric ton of evap-o-rust and soak the entire block, then try. that stuff is brilliant (if not as fun as using a hammer)

    • @calirod
      @calirod  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol… yeah I figured by the time I spent the money on the tank, fluid then the headache of trying to get rid of it…
      Just use a hammer 😄

  • @DownSouthRustyClassics
    @DownSouthRustyClassics 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job! Me and my two boys are trying to free up an old flathead six that is in a 51 shoebox on our channel right now. Somebody took the head off of it and then left the car sitting in a field for 30 years. Cylinders number one and two are pretty roached. We’ve got a whole bunch of shorts on our channel showing everything we’ve tried to free it up so far, with no luck. I really hope that I can free it up without tearing it apart because all we want to do is film a will it run video on it before yanking it and dropping in a 302. Good luck on the Flathead! I have subscribed and will be interested to see if you can save her!

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is awesome! best of luck !

    • @DownSouthRustyClassics
      @DownSouthRustyClassics 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@calirod thanks! I’m definitely going to put something together out of galvanized like you did with that reducer coupling. I’ll probably form a rounded block of wood to go into the bottom end of the reducer to sit against the piston and try to gently tap it while trying to rotate the crank to free it up. Thanks for the idea!

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      happy to help! @@DownSouthRustyClassics

  • @thelongranger55
    @thelongranger55 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You should use electrolysis to clean the block . Should clean up nice

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A few people recommended that … keeping it in mind next time

  • @RetroScythe
    @RetroScythe 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    For anyone wondering how much money he would have made from all of these videos so far; Less than £10. He's just being humble when he says " worst case I got 4 videos out of it "

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don’t forget to count the TH-cam shorts 🤘🏽

    • @RetroScythe
      @RetroScythe 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@calirod TH-cam really doesnt pay enough, its a joke...
      Also please get a better mic, it will make your videos so much more enjoyable to watch.

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, there a lot of variables that affect home much you can make but I will say I am having fun and enjoy seeing the positive comments and growth! Thanks … we’ll noted! You are not the first to mention it so I will put it on the Christmas list!

  • @marioherrera3060
    @marioherrera3060 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Except for the Crack in that one cylinder the block looks salvageable you can always sleeve that cylinder

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope so but after further inspection so far 5 cylinders have cracks 😬

    • @builderpaul
      @builderpaul 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Then sleeve all the cylinders 😂

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@builderpaul that’s the plan! Might as well do all 8 👌🏽

  • @codecircle423
    @codecircle423 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You're obviously going to need fresh parts, and a lot of work, but i'm sure that block will run again.

    • @calirod
      @calirod  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Indeed, I did find some major cracks on the block that may not be fixable but I do have a bit of a surprise for those following along with the series

  • @alendovzan6768
    @alendovzan6768 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    the agony continues ... those poor clips 😱😱😱😱😱

    • @calirod
      @calirod  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They wouldn’t budge… well like 2 did

  • @aldootto1419
    @aldootto1419 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Im first to comment😂

    • @calirod
      @calirod  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤘🏽