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EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / Installation of a 8BA Flathead in a 1934

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Discussion Topic: Installation of a 8BA Flathead in a 1934

1936TWC

07-17-2019 @ 1:07 PM

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Hi Bill,
Thanks for this. I am studying and will forward some questions.

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07-17-2019 @ 10:40 AM

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The 8BA engine into a '34 and later Ford is a piece of cake, if you go about it right.
You will need a '49-53 truck bell-housing and the proper flywheel. you will also need the '49-50 Merc water pumps and the Merc motor mount U shaped spacers. The fan clearance might be a little tricky.
I have put more than one 8BA/8BCM engines into '36 and later Fords.
I have attached a couple of pix of an 8BA engine in my friends '37 Ford 1/2 ton.

I have no idea why some people insist on redirecting questions about the EFV8's to the Hamb.. Having owned my own business for over forty years I tried my best to avoid sending a prospective customer out the door without trying to help him..
If you look at the traffic on the Ford Barn compared to the EFV8, you can quickly see what a closed mind produces.

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07-15-2019 @ 1:56 PM

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The 8BA block is little over 2 inches longer than 59A. With everything being equal, would the fabrication/modification be done at the rear of the car? Transmission mounting point etc. So water pump/ fan blade assembly should fit?

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06-24-2019 @ 11:05 AM

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I do plan on utilizing a 1939 Transmission. Any insights on radiator fan clearance issues. Thanks.

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06-22-2019 @ 4:19 AM

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Hi Marty, you should also post this on "The Ford Barn". A GR8 group, just like here...all Ford!
Good luck. mike

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06-21-2019 @ 5:49 PM

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Check the clearance on the bell housing if you are using a 34 transmission. You will have to use a 48-53 truck or 49-50 Mercury narrow bolt on bell housing to adapt the 8BA engine to the 34 transmission. There may be clearance issues with the transmission any way as the 34 transmission had a flatter bell housing portion which may interfere with the pressure plate.
Using a 39 transmission eliminates the problem plus gives you better syncros.

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06-21-2019 @ 3:36 PM

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Also post your question on HAMB (https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forums/the-hokey-ass-message-board.5/). I can't remember the details but the later engine doesn't just drop in.

Charlie Stephens

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Yes to above, also steady rods. Check your cross member to make sure not cracked. (34 since 1950)

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06-21-2019 @ 12:54 PM

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I plan on installing a 8BA in a 1934 Ford Victoria. Any clearance issues to speak of; crank pulley and front crossmember, radiator and fan, etc. All install tips would be appreciated. Thanks.
Marty

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