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08-27-2022, 03:21 PM | #1 |
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51 Merc into 1940 fordor flywheel clutch questiond
I have stock 1940 Fordor which I have owned since 1968. Haven't driven in 30+ yrs.
want to install hopped up 1951 Merc flathead in it and mate to the column shift 1940 3 speed. what flywheel and pressure plate do I use? will the ones off the 1940 flathead work? Waht bellhousing and starter plate fits this application? Thanks for your help |
08-27-2022, 04:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: 51 Merc into 1940 fordor flywheel clutch questiond
You can only use an 8ba flywheel. Others will chime in about your other questions.
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08-27-2022, 04:19 PM | #3 |
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Re: 51 Merc into 1940 fordor flywheel clutch questiond
By "8BA" do you mean specifically a '49-'51 Ford flywheel or just a generic post '48 flywheel. I believe the proper combination is the Merc flywheel and pressure plate and the appropriate disc (I has been 30 years since I did this; I do know it can be done mixing and matching stock parts.)
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08-27-2022, 05:47 PM | #4 |
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Re: 51 Merc into 1940 fordor flywheel clutch questiond
sactopv: Read all this:
https://www.google.com/search?q=inst...hrome&ie=UTF-8 You need to use the 1949-51 Merc flywheel, pressure plate and full bell housing with the matching starter plate. You can use the stock 40 throwout bearing. I have an 8BA/8CM in my 40 with the stock 40 transmission. You also need the 49-51 Merc rear sump oil pan or an early Ford pick up rear sump oil pan. Here's more: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ll+8ba+36+ford You must read all of this thread. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...gine+1940+ford Last edited by 19Fordy; 08-27-2022 at 05:57 PM. |
08-28-2022, 10:37 AM | #5 |
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Re: 51 Merc into 1940 fordor flywheel clutch questiond
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A person needs the pressed steel half bell of the earlier 1949-E51 Mercury cars. The 49-E51 Borg & Beck clutch can be used or a Ford flywheel can be re-drilled for a Long type clutch of either the 9-inch or 10-inch variety for earlt Fords with the 1 3/8" 10-spline. |
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