36 Ford Transmission to Mercury EAC V8
 

Hey All,

What parts am I going to need to mount a 36 Ford Truck transmission to a Mercury EAC Engine?

Are the truck transmissions any different than the passenger cars that year?

Thanks,

Re: 36 Ford Transmission to Mercury EAC V8
 

You'll need the 3" '48-'52 truck or '49-'50 Mercury 1/2 bell housing, along with necessary clutch and flywheel mods, changes or additions.
The 1/2 ton truck 3-speeds are the same as pass car iirc. The heavy truck transmissions are much different, but will still need the same conversion parts.

Re: 36 Ford Transmission to Mercury EAC V8
 

What clutch setup are folks recommending and running?

This will be a fairly stock engine build. It will have a Max 1 cam and maybe dual carbs with headers so nothing gnarly about it. Just looking for a comfortable cruiser.

Re: 36 Ford Transmission to Mercury EAC V8
 

Historically, '49 or '50 Mercury clutches were used. These seem to be unavailable at the present time. I have heard that CenterForce or even Speedway Motors have replacements.

Re: 36 Ford Transmission to Mercury EAC V8
 

I have heard bad things about Speedway stuff. Centerforce sounds good.

Re: 36 Ford Transmission to Mercury EAC V8
 

You might try Kentucky Clutch


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