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Flathead man2 · 03-30-2013, 04:49 PM

I'm in the process of negotiating for the dump truck engine the merc engine 255 I think. I'm gonna run down there and see what he wants for them this month. It'll take some time to complete, but to have the body and frame + suspinsion would be a great start. I like the merc engine but its heavy and I'd like to move down the road cruise, but have a fairly light engine, my major question is how to get the heavy out of the front end?

Bassman/NZ · 03-30-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Flathead man2

I'm in the process of negotiating for the dump truck engine the merc engine 255 I think. I'm gonna run down there and see what he wants for them this month. It'll take some time to complete, but to have the body and frame + suspinsion would be a great start. I like the merc engine but its heavy and I'd like to move down the road cruise, but have a fairly light engine, my major question is how to get the heavy out of the front end?

All Merc engines are around 520lbs give or take a few. If it's heavier it might be the bigger truck engine, which is not a Merc, and is not suitable for a light car. Suggest you take a knowledgeable person with you if you're a bit sketchy on them.

Flathead man2 · 03-30-2013, 06:48 PM

good idea

ford3 · 03-30-2013, 08:22 PM

depending on the truck size and year, 2 ton and up it will have a 317, 337 big ford flathead in it, they were used in some lincolns for a couple of years, not a good engine for trans plant in small ford cars or trucks

Flathead man2 · 03-30-2013, 08:29 PM

Thanks

Mac VP · 03-31-2013, 06:58 AM

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The 337 flathed V8 came in 49-51 heavy trucks. The obvious tell-tale is that the distributor is located at the rear of the engine instead of the front. They weigh over 800 lbs with regular accessories.

Flathead man2 · 03-31-2013, 07:05 AM

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The 337 flathed V8 came in 49-51 heavy trucks. The obvious tell-tale is that the distributor is located at the rear of the engine instead of the front. They weigh over 800 lbs with regular accessories.

Thank you very much I read that to but wasn't sure

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Flathead man2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincoln County,WV Posts: 184	What's popular I'm in the process of negotiating for the dump truck engine the merc engine 255 I think. I'm gonna run down there and see what he wants for them this month. It'll take some time to complete, but to have the body and frame + suspinsion would be a great start. I like the merc engine but its heavy and I'd like to move down the road cruise, but have a fairly light engine, my major question is how to get the heavy out of the front end? __________________ Flatheads forever, JD is my name. Last edited by Flathead man2; 03-30-2013 at 06:17 PM.

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Flathead man2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincoln County,WV Posts: 184	Re: What's popular good idea __________________ Flatheads forever, JD is my name.

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ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: What's popular depending on the truck size and year, 2 ton and up it will have a 317, 337 big ford flathead in it, they were used in some lincolns for a couple of years, not a good engine for trans plant in small ford cars or trucks

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Flathead man2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lincoln County,WV Posts: 184	Re: What's popular Thanks __________________ Flatheads forever, JD is my name.

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