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40cpe · 10-29-2013, 08:51 PM

The 8BA style engine tends to be a little longer than the 59 style. That could be a problem in the '34, but someone be along soon that is familiar with that installation.

On the negative side, there is no provision for the stay-rods to connect to the 8BA and it will require a truck or Mercury bell housing to connect to the transmission.

Overall, a pre-49 engine will be a less complicated install.

10-29-2013, 08:51 PM	#9
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Back from hiatus, looking for input, again The 8BA style engine tends to be a little longer than the 59 style. That could be a problem in the '34, but someone be along soon that is familiar with that installation. On the negative side, there is no provision for the stay-rods to connect to the 8BA and it will require a truck or Mercury bell housing to connect to the transmission. Overall, a pre-49 engine will be a less complicated install.