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CharlieStephens |
07-30-2019 @ 1:02 PM
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trjford8, Is there more to the story? I ask this from the position of someone with little knowledge or hands on experience. Isn't the engine too long such that it will require something to shorten it? I thought I remembered people having to use the pre '48 parts on the front of the later engine? Charlie Stephens
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trjford8 |
07-31-2019 @ 8:14 AM
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Charlie, to my knowledge there is nothing on the 8BA style motor that interferes or needs to be shortened to install it in a '48 Ford. Actually the later motor may be a little shorter as it does not use the front mount distributor. After reading my response I do need to add some information regarding the oil pans. For the early Fords you do need to use the pickup/truck oil pan.
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wmsteed |
08-01-2019 @ 11:16 AM
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A 8BA/8CM engine into a '48 or earlier vehicle is a very simple application. I believe that it has been stated in earlier postings that truck or 49/50 Merc water-pumps have to be used with the 3 spd truck or Merc bell-housings. One thing that most people overlook is the 49-50 Merc motor mount spacers under the water-pumps. I have attached a pix showing an 8BA engine in my friends 37 Ford, note the motor mount spacers.
Bill 36 5 win delx cpe
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TomO |
08-02-2019 @ 4:49 PM
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Those spacers are not needed with the 8RT prefix pumps.
Tom
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1936TWC |
11-12-2019 @ 12:42 PM
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I am preparing to install a 8BA into a 1934 Ford Victoria. Will it be possible to keep mechanical fan? If not, what would possible electric fans options be? Thanks.
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trjford8 |
11-13-2019 @ 7:05 AM
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I saw this done many years ago in a '34 and I believe you can keep the mechanical fan by using the stock generator.
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