‘51 8RT in ‘47 coupe

[svmsr1044]

Thanks for the info, guys. So, the answer is “no”, the 8RT oil pan will not fit the 47 because it is too deep and will hit the drag link. Now the question is “what oil pan will work?
Thanks, Steve

[51504bat]

Truck 1/2 bell is cast iron and will take an 11 inch clutch. The Merc 1/2 bell is stamped steel and an 11 inch clutch won't fit. 10 inch is the max IIRC.

[49fordv8f4]

I installed a 8BA engine with 8RT water pumps and oil pan in my '47 Fordor years ago. I didn't have any clearance issues with the pan, everything fit like it belonged in there. My pan would have been from a '48-'52 truck, '53 may be different.
Mark

[big job]

Originally Posted by svmsr1044

Thanks for the info, guys. So, the answer is “no”, the 8RT oil pan will not fit the 47 because it is too deep and will hit the drag link. Now the question is “what oil pan will work?
Thanks, Steve

Now I am confused???? As I wrote before I slid a fresh EAB in my 46 while
I am rebuilding my 59A. The EAB was for a 49 F3. it has a truck pan with
the clean out cover. Also has a truck 11" clutch which I feel no difference in
pedal pressure. So whats so different between a 46 thru 1948? I have all
kinds of room there. Took more time to put the radiator and hood back on. and I may have 10+ inches there,
rear sump pan from any F1 to F6 late 48 up 53 ?? not sure never had a 53 F1

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by big job

Also has a truck 11" clutch which I feel no difference in pedal pressure.

To address the 11 inch clutch issue, some see a big difference in "pedal pressure", but the real issue is performance. The 11 inch is going to slow down acceleration. If that is not a concern, then it will work fine. On the other hand, if you ARE interested in acceleration, then the 11 inch is not the way to go. A 10 inch is better and a 9 inch better yet.