McCulloch Supercharger Model 39
 

A friend of mine just bought a McCulloch Supercharger, Model 39, Serial #99, at a small car show & flea market last weekend. He would like to install it on his basically stock (other than L100 cam) 8ba powered '23 Track T Roadster. He doesn't do much on computers so he called and asked me if I could do a post here and get some information on installation, where to get manufacturers literature, actual pictures of how this supercharge would mount and hook up on his 8ba engine, etc, etc. If anyone can help with any of this information or maybe some pictures of yours or a friends ride that's running one of these superchargers, he would really appreciate that help. Also, if available some info on the pros and cons, the good and bad points of running a set up like this on your ride. I know Walt Dupont had one on his 40 coupe but I believe he has removed it and plans to run a 2x4 set up. Thanks in advance for any of the above information that anyone can provide. Attached is a picture of his Track T as it was shown at the recent NSRA East Plus in York PA

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1.../DSC035302.jpg

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Our Hot Rod brother site the Jalopy Journal HAMB forum has had a lot of info posted about McCulloch superchargers. This site was patterned after it so searches can be performed the same on both sites.

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I have found and read some of those hamb posts when I did a Google search for McCulloch Superchargers but I was hoping some Fordbarners who have used these superchargers might jump in here and help with some of my questions. I know Walt Dupont has/had one on his '40 coupe but never heard from him :confused:. If anyone else can help with info on the McCulloch 39M, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you, JM

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39M refers to the fact that it was intended for a 1939 mercury. A ford would be 39F.

This should be the smooth top type that would have an integral intake manifold with a built in belt tensioner.

This type also will need to have the generator mounted off to the side, so clearance for all of this around the water outlet might be a problem.

McCulloch never made any of these after the change over to the 8ba type heads.

Your friend might be better off switching to pre49 heads to move the water outlet back to the middle...

Zach

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JM We are in the process of install a earlier McCulloch on a 21 stud motor at this time. We have had to make many parts as the supercharger was all we started with. Side generator mount, pullies, Manifold, tensioner. Would be glad to share any information that we have learned in this process. Motor is going in a 35 Fordor like yours Email me any questions. Thanks Dave/Green Bay

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I don't have good pic of my blower on my 40, but accually I have a 59AB in my 40. I think you'd be running into belt and dist problems installin it on an 8BA. Walt

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Walt, That's the kind of info my friend is wanting to hear. I'm sure he will follow this thread for any input. The intake manifold that came with this is like the 59ab and as mentioned before he has an 8ba engine. Can you give us any info on performance gain that you had with this on your 40 coupe? Any maintenance problems with it during the time you had it on your car? Any other pros or cons you can tell us about? Thank you Walt! JM

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Dave, That sounds like a super offer! I will send you a personal message with my friends E-mail address. Then if you would E-mail him directly you two can chat back and forth and maybe just copy me. Now will that McCulloch fit under the hood of a stock '35 or will you have to modify your hood or possibly run hood-less :) ? Thank you for your reply and good luck on your project. Posting some pictures of your car and engine when everything is running would be cool. . JM

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Zach, Thanks for the input.
I'm still looking for those '35 sedan trunk back rear tail lights that measure 11" long. My friend that may have them has several garages and barns full of parts to look through to try and find them, so it may take some time. John

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JM: We took a stock 35 aluminum manifold and modified it to lower the McCulloch about 3 inches. Many hour of work but our plan is to keep the car looking stock outside with everything under the hood. There use to be a web site vs57.com that had a wealth of McCulloch information. I don't know if it is still there. If not I printed a lot of the information The overlap of the L100 cam might be an issue, don't know specs. If your blowing air in and exhaust is open it defeats the purpose. We picked a MAX 1 just for the least amount of overlap. The literature I have says a 40 percent boost in performance. Thanks Dave/Green Bay

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Dave, thank you for contacting my friend on this. JM

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JM, It might be a good idea to contact Mr. Degenerouse about the reg L-100 grind
I am building a Jimmie blown 8BA and I chose the blower grind L-100 per the cam grinders
information, the L-100 B" has a wider lobe separation, Hope this helps and good luck on your project.

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ii just stumbled on this thread. im running an early, unserialized 37 McCulloch on a 37 21 stud in my model a coupe.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=772500

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Ben:
You mentioned "unserialized 37 McCulloch" got any pictures of how the tag was stamped? Thanks Dave/Green Bay

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It has no tag. No holes for the tag even. I did some research on it and it was a real deal that some were made with no tag. The early ones that were more of a test and tune deal. Which is what mine is. Someone got a repop tag thy was made by someone but it's not what my charger is supposed to have . Mine is a blank

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Wow, this is an old post. I was still a kid back then :). Fast forward to today....my friend Hutch still has that supercharger on disply in his garage. He decided not to put that on his 8ba powered track T roadster. It's just a nice conversation piece now.

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Hi John. It's almost 10pm and my eye are tired but I cain't get away this puter. I had that McCulic on my 40 for almost 10 yr's. But this is my story. Those blowers were made stock engine around 37-40 mostly for dump trucks. Can you see a 37 dump truck coming out of sand pit loaded with 221 stock engine. Well that blower gave it some more power. NOW, my 276 in my 40 is a long way from an old 221. 160# compression with a hot track cam ect. My 40 has always had more power than you need for the street. I'm running four 97's straight linkage for the last 2 yr's and seems faster with the 97's then it was with blower with one 94. Accually I was useing the bigger 94 style carb with the 1-1/16 venture. But as you say it was a conversation piece. Walt PS, those things weigh a ton.

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You can say that again!
I carried mine from Carlisle stadium out to about 3 streets back where we were parked for free :eek:

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Hi There JM 35 Sedan,
There is a 35 coupe currently on Ebay Australia for sale with a McCulloch Supercharger fitted.
If you look Closely, you will see a hole cut in the ( Bonnet ) Hood.
I am sure if you contact this guy , he would be glad to give you information.
Here is the link.
Pete from OZ.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121268456...84.m1423.l2649

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There's something homemade on that one that's on E-bay, where it attaches to the intake is too tall... I have mine sitting on my '35 right now without having to have a bump in the hood...though there's not much room for an air cleaner. A thin one could be made to work though.