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rotorwrench · 04-06-2021, 06:41 PM

You will need the half bell. I prefer the Mercury stamped type but the pickup cast part will work as already mentioned but the flywheel is another necessary part since an 8BA has different starter mounting. Any 8BA flywheel will work but it may need to be redrilled for a clutch to fit the 1 3/8-inch 10-spline trans input. Some F1 pickups, police cars, and station wagons had the 10-inch Long type clutch that was used back in 1946 but that's about it for the Long type. The Borg & Beck 10-inch type clutch from a 1949 through early 1951 Mercury will also work since they had the same spline & throw out. late 51 Mercury is same as the Ford with the 1-inch 10-spline trans input plus its a Borg & Beck set up for that small spline.

You may also need a rear sump oil pan unless you already have one. The F1 pickup or 49 through 51 Mercury rear sump pan will work. Just make sure you have the correct starter plate for what ever half bell & pan you use.

04-06-2021, 06:41 PM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,410	Re: Flat Head Bell Housing You will need the half bell. I prefer the Mercury stamped type but the pickup cast part will work as already mentioned but the flywheel is another necessary part since an 8BA has different starter mounting. Any 8BA flywheel will work but it may need to be redrilled for a clutch to fit the 1 3/8-inch 10-spline trans input. Some F1 pickups, police cars, and station wagons had the 10-inch Long type clutch that was used back in 1946 but that's about it for the Long type. The Borg & Beck 10-inch type clutch from a 1949 through early 1951 Mercury will also work since they had the same spline & throw out. late 51 Mercury is same as the Ford with the 1-inch 10-spline trans input plus its a Borg & Beck set up for that small spline. You may also need a rear sump oil pan unless you already have one. The F1 pickup or 49 through 51 Mercury rear sump pan will work. Just make sure you have the correct starter plate for what ever half bell & pan you use.