New French Flathead Block

New French Flathead Block

The perfect Ford-Mercury block! Outstanding casting quality thanks to modern foundry technology.


  • No cracks, no rust.
  • Stronger everywhere it needs to be, with thicker decks and main bearing bulkheads and larger main-bearing caps.
  • Mains are align honed.
  • 3-3/16- inch standard bore.
  • 59AB-type bellhousing with 8BA refinements for improved coolant flow. Requires 1938-1948 oil pan.
  • Drilled and tapped to accept either early (center outlet)or late (forward outlet) heads.
  • Factory relieved (Won’t accept Ardun heads).
  • Bellhousing is CNC-machined to fit Ford firewalls without modification.
  • Gasket set is included.
  • Long center head bolts (required) are included.

    Stop searching for a savable old Henry lump. This strong, high-nickel casting is the last flathead you’ll ever need!

    Truck shipping required. Rate quoted at order.

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE HAMB ALLIANCE MEMBER DISCOUNT.



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