[Gmecm] flathead ford files?

Adrian Flynn adrianjamesflynn
Sun Feb 3 16:49:55 UTC 2013


Hi David,

Did you make the manifold or have it done somewhere?
It is a great looking job, keep us informed with your progress please.

Adrian



On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 7:21 PM, David Allen <davida1 at hiwaay.net> wrote:

> **
> I have done this! Got a 1944 4.0L Ford / Lincoln flathead running under
> TBI with 1227747 ECM.
>
> The car hasn't been tuned or driven yet because the clutch and brake
> pedals and shifter aren't ready. The manifold is a real work of art.
>
> Some pictures are here:
>
> The engine:
> http://68.209.87.173/FlatheadEFI/11_07/Engine_11_07.jpg
>
> Distributor:
> http://68.209.87.173/FlatheadEFI/11_07/MVC-002Gann.JPG
>
> TBI:
> http://68.209.87.173/FlatheadEFI/11_07/MVC-005Gann.JPG
>
> http://68.209.87.173/FlatheadEFI/11_07/MVC-006Gann.JPG
>
> http://68.209.87.173/FlatheadEFI/11_07/MVC-015Gann.JPG
>
> Electronics:
> http://68.209.87.173/FlatheadEFI/MVC-015ann.JPG
>
> The only problem is, the engine has an awful cam in it and I don't think
> it will ever run smooth unless this is replaced.
>
> Sincerely,
> David
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Adrian Flynn <adrianjamesflynn at gmail.com>
> *To:* gmecm at diy-efi.org
> *Sent:* Saturday, February 02, 2013 4:01 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Gmecm] flathead ford files?
>
> I don't know but it would be a favorite of mine as I have always loved the
> old "Flat Heads", first engines/cars I ever worked on.
> Adrian
>
> On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 4:57 PM, alan mays <truckeez at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>    Hey with the nostalga craze, I wonder if anyone has done a old ford
>> flathead  using a gm computer--there are electronic distributors on the
>> shelf for them.  maybe something like a 3.5 rover hotwire system would be
>> the closest, but yes im aware rover uses lucas stuff.
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