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rbtaylor · 06-02-2016, 01:39 PM

I just bought a 1953 EAB flathead Ford with a 3-speed manual tranny and R10 overdrive. I am getting ready to replace the 283 SBC and factory Ford 3-speed that is currently in my '36 Tudor Sedan. I have a couple of questions that maybe some of you guys will help me with:

1) Should I drop-in this tranny/OD combo, or sell it and put in a T5 set-up?
2) I just bought a two carburetor set-up with an Offerhauser intake and two Holley 94 carbs. The guy disassembled the carbs from the intake for shipping and I am not sure if the primary carb should go to the front of the engine, or nearer to the fuel pump. Any suggestions as to which way is correct?
3) The engine has been converted to 12V but still has the points/condenser ignition system. I am going to install a Pertronix electronic ignition system. Do I need a ballast resistor when after installing the Pertronix?

I appreciate any information that you can provide.

Robert

06-02-2016, 01:39 PM	#1
rbtaylor Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 32	1953 Flathead into '36 Slant-back I just bought a 1953 EAB flathead Ford with a 3-speed manual tranny and R10 overdrive. I am getting ready to replace the 283 SBC and factory Ford 3-speed that is currently in my '36 Tudor Sedan. I have a couple of questions that maybe some of you guys will help me with: 1) Should I drop-in this tranny/OD combo, or sell it and put in a T5 set-up? 2) I just bought a two carburetor set-up with an Offerhauser intake and two Holley 94 carbs. The guy disassembled the carbs from the intake for shipping and I am not sure if the primary carb should go to the front of the engine, or nearer to the fuel pump. Any suggestions as to which way is correct? 3) The engine has been converted to 12V but still has the points/condenser ignition system. I am going to install a Pertronix electronic ignition system. Do I need a ballast resistor when after installing the Pertronix? I appreciate any information that you can provide. Robert