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rotorwrench · 01-08-2020, 11:16 AM

The transmissions are also different. The 49 thru early 51 Mercury transmission is likely the only one that would be an easy fit. Water pumps & engine mounts are a another deal. I don't know how well that swap will go. There are a lot more 8BAs out there than 59 series engines.

01-08-2020, 11:16 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: Swap a 59ab flathead on my 49 shoebox The transmissions are also different. The 49 thru early 51 Mercury transmission is likely the only one that would be an easy fit. Water pumps & engine mounts are a another deal. I don't know how well that swap will go. There are a lot more 8BAs out there than 59 series engines.