Original Flathead 4

Ford GPW

Winch works

It runs. Too many toys so time to sell. Has been kept in heated shop for years when not driving.

Items done by our mechanic:

Fuel:
Carburetor replaced with vehicle-specific Carter Carburetor. With the carburetor the updated air cleaner
assembly was also installed. The rubber fuel line which connects from the Fuel pump to the carburetor
was worn as well and a vintage-correct hardline was installed in its place. The mechanical fuel pump was
replaced with a version that allows manual priming and internal fuel filter as well.
Electrical:
The electrical on the passenger side of the engine bay was updated with modern fuses, replaced any
failing connections, and ensured there is now an ignition-based and constant-power fuse box. With this
update the electrical cables to the battery were replaced along with the battery itself. A battery tie-down
was installed as the original was being eaten by battery acid. During this update an additional ground
was also connected to ensure the chassis is grounded. The plate for the winch switch was fractured in
the center and a replacement was installed. Underhood wires are dressed in nylon sheathing for all fuse
box items.
Ignition:
Cap and rotor were replaced along with replacing the internals of the distributor with a point-less system
eliminating the need to adjust points in the future. Spark plugs, wires, and ignition coil were also
replaced.
Brakes:
The master brake cylinder was replaced with a vintage-correct model. Brakes were bled and fresh fluid
installed. E-brake appears to have been damaged or disconnected previously. Rear drivers brake drum
has no bleed valve to utilize, it is bolted instead.
Cooling:
Coolant was drained and refilled with fresh coolant.
Oil:
The vehicle has previously had the oil drain plug JB welded onto the oil pan. Due to this I was unable to
drain and refill the oil as I did not want to break the oil pan or have it leak due to the previous repair that
was on it. My suggestion would be to source a replacement oil pan when you are ready. Additionally, I
did attempt to update the vehicle with an oil filter system. Unfortunately, due to the manufacture of the
filter system it was unsuccessful. The filter simply would not actually pass oil through and back to the
engine. As a courtesy I have included all of those pieces at no cost to you as there was no way to return
it, and no way to get it to work. I did attempt to syphon the oil out to replace it, but it is simply too thick
to do so, even when the vehicle is warm. My suggestion again would be to replace the oil pan so that oil
changes can be accomplished in the future.