Ford flathead six engine family 226, 254

Today on what it’s like engine episode Wednesday I mean Friday lol.. anyway, we’re gonna be taking a closer look at what the Ford flathead six was like Ford was right to the party on the flathead six he kind of froze over and away because Ford didn’t want to make a flathead six but with company such as, but not limited to Plymouth Dodge Chrysler De Soto Hudson Nash gramham Hupmobile chevy Pontiac auburn as well as others offering the flathead six ford caved and offered a flathead six.. this is another case in point where the consumers control the market. This engine replace the one 36 in.³ displacement flathead V8 often called the miniature ford v8. Ford would produce two different displacements of flathead the 226 which was produced from 1941 through 1951 and 254, which was produced from 1950 through 1953 the 254 was an industrial engine that could also be found in the bigger series trucks.. where the 226 was available in cars and light duty trucks. Enjoy this episode. =)

Added 11 May 2026