Ford Flathead V8 Engine Overhaul
1937 thru 1948 24
Stud Engines
(Except the 60hp V8)
CHAPTER 1
DESCRIPTION AND DISASSEMBLY
Section 111 (Data)
ENGINE TYPE ..................................................................V-8, 90 degree, L-head
NUMBER OF CYLINDERS ................................................. 8
BORE: Ford (1937 to 42) .................................................... 3.062" (3-1/16")
Ford (1944 to 48) .................................................... 3.187" (3-3/16")
Mercury (1939 to 48) ............................................... 3.187" (3-3/16")
STROKE ........................................................................... 3.750" (3-3/4")
DISPLACEMENT: Ford (1937 to 42) .................................... 221 cubic inches
Ford (1944 to 48) .................................... 221 cubic inches
Mercury (1939 to 48) ............................... 239 cubic inches
FIRING ORDER ................................................................. 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
