Anybody know where to find a decent flat head 8 cylinder engine? I tried the junkyard route but after four sleeves, a cracked block and a crankcase full of antifreeze I need to raise my sights a little. It has to be runnable or at least able to turn over and it has to be out of a 48 car since the 48 had a one year only block.

 

Try posting on the Jalopy Journal: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forums/wanted.30/. That's where all of the "old" cars went.