Ford’s first postwar F-Series pickup ran an engine whose valves weren’t in the cylinder heads. In the
flathead V8, intake and exhaust valves sat beside each cylinder in the block – a compact layout with a
twisted path for the air.
239 cubic inches, 100 gross horsepower, and the start of the F-Series.
#10 in our ranking of American pickup engines.
Full documentary with how every engine works is on the channel: “10 American Pickup Trucks With
Legendary Engines (Ranked)”.
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