It is a cam of my design and I own the master to it. There is a whole lot more to making and engine run that the cam shaft. Due to the fact that my competitors in our racing series watch these videos...I am reluctant to give the specs on the cam. Thanks for the interest.
Yours sounds to have a lot closer lobe seperation than the 400Jr,which to me felt just like a 3TA truck cam as fitted to Ford V8's in Bren gun carriers in WW2. The idle was almost sedate but once above 800RPM the power kept rising but importantly the torque had a nice curve which allowed the engines to really scream,even with just one carb. (little wonder they only had a short life).
If you want a cam that sounds real good and also runs good....get you an Isky 400 jr. This cam actually sounds better than the one I am running, it has more of a lope to it and has good low to mid-range torque. Try it and you will like it .Thanks, Bill
Thanks Bill. We don't really have circle track racing here in the UK, are Flathead Meltdown series is 1/4 mile action for street legal cars, although a few of the guys are now entering hillclimb competitions. If you ever find yourself over here look us up.
I have several 4 bl intakes, but I like the old look. The new 4 blb from speedway Motors is probably better than My 2 two tows. I have done a lot of work on my intake and carbs. thanks for watching.
There were many flathead engines made and there are still a lot hanging around, however they were known for the block to crack, making them a boat anchors.......The story is that it takes 5 flathead engines to get a good one....
The way that motor sounds when it picks up I'd love to know what the specs are on it. We have a small Flathead Race series in the UK, some pretty quick cars though, the search for flatheadmeltdown. Do you have any footage of this in action?
marshall mcdowell The only way I would sell a cam like that would be to build a complete engine. With that cam you need to know where to degree it in the engine and I do it different than most builders and I don't share that information.
I watched my Daddy build a flathead ford back in the late 40's. I built NASCAR race engines for many years and have a general knowledge of race engines. Some say that is the fastest flathead ford round tracker in the country that will meet the rules we run under.
We're always learning something new! The old 'port and relieve' scenario of yesterday is being re-thought successfully, and there's always more tricks for these old motors being discovered. That's half the fun of building them! Years ago a reasonably streetable 240 hp Bent-8 was always supercharged territory, but can now be obtained naturally asperated due to new tricks and procedures. However, to build one successfully you'll need to very flathead savvy about new methods, and a damn good machinist- or be willing to pay a qualified, competent builder!
@@robfrye4664 I'm in Atlanta, GA. Where do I go for such a talented flathead builder? Mine is a 1953 8RT, rebuilt 30 years ago, bone stock with very few miles since its rebuild.
The underside of the car is not at all interesting. Show more of the total car, and put in info about the engine. Sounds like a fun one. Flatheads forever.
This video was all about capturing the sound of the Flathead engine. This car and engine has won 76 races. I will take your suggestion and do a video on the car. Thank you for watching.
The underside was really interesting especially the patch work repairs.... keeping it as it probably was repaired in the 50's to keep someones daily on the road .
niece sounding cam, Bill. makes me smile to hear a flathead ford V8 sound like that. Thanks for posting.
You are welcome.
thanks for the video,very interesting,never stop learning about flathead engines.
ready to haul moonshine
It is a cam of my design and I own the master to it. There is a whole lot more to making and engine run that the cam shaft. Due to the fact that my competitors in our racing series watch these videos...I am reluctant to give the specs on the cam. Thanks for the interest.
Yours sounds to have a lot closer lobe seperation than the 400Jr,which to me felt just like a 3TA truck cam as fitted to Ford V8's in Bren gun carriers in WW2. The idle was almost sedate but once above 800RPM the power kept rising but importantly the torque had a nice curve which allowed the engines to really scream,even with just one carb. (little wonder they only had a short life).
This why i Love The Flathead v8, they Sound Sound Damn Good.
Bill Blair seems to listen or even just look at that thing idling and knows what to do to make it sooo crisp!
If you want a cam that sounds real good and also runs good....get you an Isky 400 jr. This cam actually sounds better than the one I am running, it has more of a lope to it and has good low to mid-range torque. Try it and you will like it .Thanks, Bill
O-it’s healthy sir, good build !
Sweet sounding flathead Bill, very aggressive. too damn bad it costs so damn much to build one..
The best Engines ever hands down!
Hot damn 👍
any idea on HP? Also what's the reason for the heat gun on the carbs?
. It is a 240 HP in cold weather, I have to heat the base of the carb. because they ice up and won't take the gas.
+Bill C. Blair gotcha, it was that cold you had issues with the fuel? that's a good running flatty for those temps!
Listen to that baby talk.
Might make 200 hp but sounds like 2000 !!!!!!
You need some heat in that intake bro.....
Sickest sounding flathead
That is one good sounding ford.
What can is in this little beast? It sounds amazing
it is a special grind - that I had ground
Thanks Bill. We don't really have circle track racing here in the UK, are Flathead Meltdown series is 1/4 mile action for street legal cars, although a few of the guys are now entering hillclimb competitions. If you ever find yourself over here look us up.
ever see what happens when you get the carb. too hot lol
they are hard to find but you can find 4 barrel intake manifolds for these engines i have seen people using them on other model Flathead engines
I have several 4 bl intakes, but I like the old look. The new 4 blb from speedway Motors is probably better than My 2 two tows. I have done a lot of work on my intake and carbs. thanks for watching.
There were many flathead engines made and there are still a lot hanging around, however they were known for the block to crack, making them a boat anchors.......The story is that it takes 5 flathead engines to get a good one....
thats lovely, would you be able to tell me what cam you are using or what the lift and duration are, thanks heaps ..
Bill is that a vacuum pump or steering?
Thats a Ford Power steering pump.
Worse it is an obsolete Ford power steering pump!
Power steering?
Need it for the wide tyres they run
The way that motor sounds when it picks up I'd love to know what the specs are on it. We have a small Flathead Race series in the UK, some pretty quick cars though, the search for flatheadmeltdown. Do you have any footage of this in action?
what year Flathead is it?
Nice !!!
There are 17 or 18 racing videos on here under my name or Legendary Flathead Fords....most are racing.
fair enough, was only after the sound its in my 34 coupe in australia, having trouble here getting much out of the ordinary
Pretty ratty cam, judging by the sound. That idle could wrinkle window glass at 400 yds.
having an exhaust would be nice
Do you mean a muffler?
@@RalphSampson... full length exhaust system
Cam?
marshall mcdowell It is a cam designed by a friend of mine and it is all about where you install it in the engine.
How much for a cam just like it?
marshall mcdowell The only way I would sell a cam like that would be to build a complete engine. With that cam you need to know where to degree it in the engine and I do it different than most builders and I don't share that information.
You're about 70 years late for any special secrets for the Flat Head.
I watched my Daddy build a flathead ford back in the late 40's. I built NASCAR race engines for many years and have a general knowledge of race engines. Some say that is the fastest flathead ford round tracker in the country that will meet the rules we run under.
@@cloverhill1947 I thought I recognised the name. Cheers From Australia.
We're always learning something new! The old 'port and relieve' scenario of yesterday is being re-thought successfully, and there's always more tricks for these old motors being discovered. That's half the fun of building them! Years ago a reasonably streetable 240 hp Bent-8 was always supercharged territory, but can now be obtained naturally asperated due to new tricks and procedures. However, to build one successfully you'll need to very flathead savvy about new methods, and a damn good machinist- or be willing to pay a qualified, competent builder!
@@robfrye4664
I'm in Atlanta, GA. Where do I go for such a talented flathead builder? Mine is a 1953 8RT, rebuilt 30 years ago, bone stock with very few miles since its rebuild.
@@RalphSampson... did you ever find out?
Too much of compression and cam lobe separation, gained a lot of power, but lost the sound and the spirit of 40-50s
Do a 427 for that, why flattie? 😭
The underside of the car is not at all interesting. Show more of the total car, and put in info about the engine. Sounds like a fun one. Flatheads forever.
This video was all about capturing the sound of the Flathead engine. This car and engine has won 76 races. I will take your suggestion and do a video on the car. Thank you for watching.
The underside was really interesting especially the patch work repairs.... keeping it as it probably was repaired in the 50's to keep someones daily on the road .