Flathead Engine number Welcome to the Allard Owners Club. › Forums › Technical Talk › Flathead Engine number Tagged: Flat head V8 Engine number This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 7 months ago by Ben Stevens. Viewing 0 reply threads Author Posts January 30, 2021 at 4:36 pm #5737 Ron DowleParticipant Where should I look for the engine number on an early Ford Flathead V8 ? I Have looked on the back of the block on the cast area of the bell housing. I think its a 1948 UK engine. Author Posts Viewing 0 reply threads You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In