Flathead engine - Wikipedia
A flathead engine, also known as a sidevalve engine [1] [2] or valve-in-block engine, is an internal combustion engine with its poppet valves contained within the engine block, instead of in the cylinder head, as in an overhead valve engine.
Ford flathead V8 engine - Wikipedia
The Ford flathead V8 (often called simply the Ford flathead or flathead Ford) is a V8 engine with a flat cylinder head introduced by the Ford Motor Company in 1932 and built by Ford through 1953.
Flat engine - Wikipedia
Flat engines are also known as horizontally opposed engines, however this is distinct from the less common opposed-piston engine design, whereby each cylinder has two pistons sharing a central combustion chamber.
Cylinder Head: Diagram, Parts, Function, Types, Uses [PDF]
Aug 2, 2021 · To maintain compression within the cylinder, a flat piece of gasket is arranged between the cylinder head and the cylinder block. In some cases, such as racing car engines, a separate head is not used.
Decoding Flathead V8 Heads - The Flat-Spot
Feb 1, 2017 · The fact is that your engine has likely head between 2-3 sets of heads on it over the course of it’s life and although it would be nice to hope that the heads are the original its likely they are not.
Ford Flathead V8 Firing Order and Specs - Speedway Motors
Jun 22, 2021 · The Ford “Flathead” V-8 was first introduced in 1932. When it debuted, it was the first of its kind to have the cylinder and block cast as one single piece. There were essentially three generations of the Flathead, easily distinguished by the number of …
How to Check Cylinder Head for Flatness - MPH Diary
Jun 14, 2024 · A flat cylinder head is essential for proper engine operation, ensuring a tight seal between the head and the block, preventing leaks, and maintaining consistent compression. A warped cylinder head can lead to a compromised seal between the head and the block.
How to Identify the Ford Flathead V8 – For Newbies
Dec 30, 2021 · The Ford Flathead V-8 engine powered Ford and Mercury vehicles from 1932 to 1954. The Ford Flathead is a valve-in-block engine and the valves open adjacent to the combustion chamber, rather than from the top, as in later engines.
B.B. - Learning About Heads - The Flat-Spot
Dec 1, 2021 · You can tell which is the larger head by measuring from the head surface to the bottom of the valve pocket on both heads. The one with the bigger dimension is the larger head. The larger cc head goes on the passenger side of the engine.
Why the Ford Flathead V8 Succeeded, and Why It Had to Die - Road & Track
May 2, 2018 · Increasing compression could help boost power, but the flat cylinder head design meant doing so would restrict airflow further. In the 1930s, the Flathead's low power and lack of efficiency...