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Merc flathead into a Ford
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dggohl |
02-22-2016 @ 12:54 PM
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I'm planning on putting a 53 Mercury flathead into my 52 Ford Mainline. Are there any major concerns about the swap? Waterpumps? Drive shaft? Crank diameter?
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cliftford |
02-22-2016 @ 1:12 PM
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Many years ago I replaced a 6cyl in a 53 ford with a 53 merc engine. As I recall, I used the merc bell housing, flywheel and clutch and it bolted right in.
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TomO |
02-22-2016 @ 4:54 PM
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The v-8 blocks are identical. Ford used different water pumps, bell housing and intake manifold.
Tom
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dggohl |
02-23-2016 @ 8:00 AM
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If i have the complete Merc motor, it should just drop in from what i understand? Except the water pumps? Thanks.
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cliftford |
02-23-2016 @ 9:30 AM
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yes,and I'm not sure you will have to change water pumps. I'm thinking that the merc pumps will bolt to the ford mounts, but check it out. I don't trust my memory any more.
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TomO |
02-24-2016 @ 7:03 AM
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If the Merc has the 52-53 water pumps, you should not need to change them. I would change the intake to use the less troublesome Ford carburetor.
Tom
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