Flathead V8 Internal Mechanics One of the most notable and obvious characteristics of a Flathead V8, or any Flathead-design engine, is the absence of tall cylinder heads on top of the engine block ...

Despite these disadvantages, the flathead V8 became the engine for hot rodders of the day. Because of its power, reliability, compact design and cheap price, the flathead V8 paved the way for ...

Yeah, it's a nostalgic car and, yeah, they're flathead engines, but there's nothing old-fashioned about the technology involved here or the car's 8-second e.t. 's.

When the Flathead engine was discontinued in 1954 it was no surprise when Ford replaced it with a V-8 engine that featured an overhead valve design. By that time, nearly all the domestic OEs ...