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Old 01-04-2025, 01:20 PM   #1
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Default 1940 Pickup - 8BA Conversion

I've read a lot of the threads on here about putting an 8BA into a 40 ford chassis, but in those threads I don't remember any discussion about the fender yoke conflicting with the 8BA pulley.

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Old 01-05-2025, 09:12 AM   #2
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Default Re: 1940 Pickup - 8BA Conversion

I would remove the weakened yoke and purchase the well made brackets below, or fab your own. The only mod required is enlarging an existing frame hole for the bottom bolt. This also allows more adjustment for fender positioning, and more room around the engine.



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Old 01-06-2025, 12:55 PM   #3
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Default Re: 1940 Pickup - 8BA Conversion

I did this on my 40. If the spring is the problem, I think you can fit it below. If it is the cross brace that is fouling, on mine I cut the cross piece and welded in a piece of round bar with an offset bent into it.
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The spring on mine is on the bottom of frame and I used a 1940 lowerpully/fan mount which is smaller in diameter. Tim
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