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Old 08-02-2021, 05:54 PM   #2
Phil Gillespie
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Default Re: 1939 engine transplant to an 8ba

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Originally Posted by FRANK PKNY View Post
I have a 39 coupe with a 59ab engine that's shot. I also have a Merc 8ba style engine that's rebuilt and ready to go . I would like to put it into the 39. what issues will I have regarding this swap? As I know the 8ba is somewhat longer due to the distributer placement.
I have an 8ba fitted into a 38 barrel nose and there are nil fitment issues.
Using the cooling fan that sits below the generator. double pulley set up.
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