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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2015, 03:17 PM
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Views: 27,547
Posted By V8COOPMAN
Re: 51 Merc v/8 into 40 ford

Heck yeah.......as long as we continue to offer-up ACCURATE info. This has to be one of the most common old Ford swaps going now-a-days. DD
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 27,547
Posted By V8COOPMAN
Re: 51 Merc v/8 into 40 ford

Below is an example of another type deflector offered by Drake and others, which effectively serves the same purpose. Maybe a little easier to install, and easily fabricated at home. DD
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 27,547
Posted By V8COOPMAN
Re: 51 Merc v/8 into 40 ford

The small, early Chevy models I spoke of were rated at 278 CFM.....a good size for a mild flathead. Click the link below for some comprehensive info. DD
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-01-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 27,547
Posted By V8COOPMAN
Re: 51 Merc v/8 into 40 ford

The early Rochester (like used on 265 and 283 Chevies) bolts right-on the Merc manifold. Check to make sure the throttle butterflies open fully. DD
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-30-2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 27,547
Posted By V8COOPMAN
Re: 51 Merc v/8 into 40 ford

[QUOTE=dixiedelux;1078326] The panel inside the nose of the hood, I have yet to see. QUOTE]

That hood panel nose piece blocks HOT air that didn't escape the engine compartment from being forced...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-29-2015, 01:13 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 27,547
Posted By V8COOPMAN
Re: 51 Merc v/8 into 40 ford

Lower panel and two side pieces between fenders and radiator. They guide air THROUGH radiator rather than AROUND it. DD
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-28-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 27,547
Posted By V8COOPMAN
Re: 51 Merc v/8 into 40 ford

dixiedlx.......One of the problems you may run into on a '40 with a HIGHER-mounted fan is the fan blades trying to share the same real estate with the upper radiator hoses. '40's don't run...
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