Engine guru Keith Dorton helps build our Ford flathead with 3/4 race cam, high compression heads and 3 deuces. Part 1: Junkyard Ford Flathead Becomes A Classic Hot Rod V8 Follow POWERNATION Everywhere: ​​​​​​​​​​​ PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE: ARP: Assembly Lubricant, for Engine Assembly and Fastener Installation, Ultra Torque, 1 Pint, Each More Info: ARP: Cylinder Head Studs, Hex, 8740 Chromoly, Black, for Use with Edelbrock #1115 Heads, Ford, 239 Flathead, Kit More Info: Clevite: Main Bearing Set More Info: Dupli-Color: Paint, Engine, Enamel with Ceramic Resin, Flat Gray Primer, 12 oz., Aerosol, Each More Info: Dupli-Color: Paint, Engine, Enamel with Ceramic Resin, Gloss, Red, 12 oz., Aerosol, Each More Info: Edelbrock: Carburetor Balancing Instrument, Multiple Carburetor Setup Tool, 1 and 2-Barrel, Round Top, Uni-Syn "A", Each More Info: Edelbrock: Cylinder Heads, Bare, Aluminum, Natural, Ford, Flathead V8, Pair More Info: Edelbrock: Ford Flathead Generator Stud Kit for 1938-48 Fords, Kit More Info: Edelbrock: Intake Manifold/Carburetors, Three 3-Bolt 94s, Linkage, Fasteners, Ford, Flathead, V8, Kit More Info: Edelbrock: Mini Fuel Block Kit, Hex, Aluminum, One 1/4 in NPT Inlet, Three 1/4 in NPT Outlets, Fittings, Hose, and Clamps More Info: Federal-Mogul Corporation: Fel-Pro, Gaskets, Full Set, Ford, 239, Flathead V8, 1949-53, Set More Info: Federal-Mogul Corporation: Fel-Pro, Head Gasket, Copper/Fiber, in. Bore, .062 in. Compressed Thickness, Ford, Flathead V8, Each More Info: Mallory Performance: Distributor, Unilite, Mechanical Advance, Gear Not Included, Ford 1949-53, 12v, Flathead, 239, Each More Info: Melling: Oil Pump, Standard-Volume, Ford, Flathead V8, Each More Info: Milodon: Oil Filter Relocation Kit, Single Filter, 24 in. Length Hoses, Chevy, Chrysler, Ford, Kit More Info: Pertronix: Patriot Exhaust, Headers, Clippster, Steel, Natural, Passenger Car, Chevy, Small Block LS, Pair More Info: Pertronix: Patriot Exhaust, Headers, Tight Tuck, Full-Length, Steel, Ceramic Coated, Street Rod, Ford, Flathead V8, Pair More Info: Powermaster: Alternator, PowerGEN, Internal Regulator, 90 Amp, 12 V, Black Powdercoated, Each More Info: Royal Purple: Assembly Lube, Max-Tuff, Synthetic, 8 oz, Each More Info: Royal Purple: Motor Oil, Break-in, Mineral, 10W30, Quart, Each More Info: Sparco: Driving Suit, Jade Top, One-Piece, Three Layer, Fire Retardant Cotton, Medium, White/Blue, Each More Info: Summit Racing: Fluidampr Harmonic Balancer, Internal Balance, Steel, Chrome, Ford, Flathead, V8, Each More Info: Summit Racing: Isky Racing Cam and Lifter Kit More Info: Accel: Ignition Coils, Stealth Supercoils, Coil Pack Style, Epoxy, Black, Round, Harley-Davidson, Pair More Info: ARP: Main Bolt Kit Cometic Gasket, Inc.: Head Gasket, in. Bore, Multi-layer Steel, in. Compressed Thickness, Chrysler, Hemi, Each Dupli-Color: VHT Copper Gasket Cement Goodson Shop Supplies: EPL-120 Engine Pre Lube Tank, 12QT. Goodson Shop Supplies: Powered Ring Filer with Integral De-burring Wheel Hals Garage: Used Original oil pan and oil pump pick-up Scat Crankshafts: Scat 304 c.i. Internal Balanced Rotating Assembly The Industrial Depot: Fasteners, Hardware and Shop Supplies Total Seal: Custom Piston Ring Set, "