Ford V8-60

[norma7982]

I need an adapter for 3 speed trans in order to install a 351W.
can anyone tell me where to get one?

[Binx]

No doubt you'll find that info if you google H.A.M.B. They'll have the info you need!!

Lonnie

[HCO41]

I'm getting ready to pull the tin sided V8 60 out of my '37. Too bad because the car is original except for '39 brakes but every time I come up the hill to our house I feel like I'm churning butter with all the shifts back and forth between second and third. Tough on the trans when it's one of the early straight tooth gear boxes. Engine is in excellent shape and will be available with the trans after the swap.
Henry made a mistake putting this engine in full size cars. Might work better in stripped down model A. Good luck with it.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by mananaba

Thanks for choosing the Model A engine. That means more V8 60 engines, speed equipment and parts for the bunch of us that enjoy the 90-100 hp one can get out of these petite little flatheads. Not to mention the beautiful sight of a 60 with polished aluminum heads and two Stromberg 81's on top sitting in the engine bay.

Roger on all that. 100 hp is quite common with a 60.
100 hp is fairly easy with a model A also.
Both are quite expensive at this level though.
While a model A would be hard to get one hp per cubic inch out of a flathead, it has been done many times with a 60.
I would far and away rather drive the 60 though because of no vibration.
You would need a 5 or 6 speed behind either one to really enjoy them
on the street.
As someone already mentioned, talk to Rich Willim about the 60.

[Fibber Mcgee]

Originally Posted by MARVIN, CT

I put a '37 60hp in my '52 MGTD a couple years ago, first with an 85hp 3-speed, then a Mustang t-5. I use a reduction-gear starter so no cutting of the bell housing is needed but did have to make an adaptor plate for the t-5. It's been a challenge to keep the body stock, but lots of fun to build, and a blast to drive. The back side is, I've found the 60hp's to be quite pricey, even for just a good rebuildable one (always looking). Marvin

Search Flathead 60 on eBay. There is one listed in NY right now. Five days left.

[don2274]

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I want to install Ford V-8 60 hp. in my model T speedster. I am thinking a five speed T5 transmission would really make for great driver. Where can I find an adapter to mate the engine to the T5? I sure would appreciate any suggestions. Don Hanson in MN.

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by norma7982

ok, I am new to the forum and have a question, I have a 1952 Ford Victoria and I need an adapter for 3speed transmission to install a 351W, can I get some info from anyone that can tell me where to get one.

Might get a better response on the HAMB. The Ford Barn is geared more toward stock and slightly modified cars and stock and modified flatheads. The HAMB is more all out hot rods, although they also have a cut off in the 60s and the 351W would be past that time period. I have nothing personal against the 351Ws as I have two of them, one in a 2005 Focus and one in my 70 Truck, but it is not the focus of this site. Wilcox makes a lot of adapters might try them. One suggestion, why keep the 52 transmission, with a 351W engine I would be looking at a later Ford transmission like a 4-speed or a T5 with an overdrive.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by don2274

I want to install Ford V-8 60 hp. in my model T speedster. I am thinking a five speed T5 transmission would really make for great driver. Where can I find an adapter to mate the engine to the T5? I sure would appreciate any suggestions. Don Hanson in MN.

Most of the parts to put a T5 on an 85 flathead will work for the 60.
A gear drive starter is recommended.

If you put a Simca V8 flathead crank in the 60 and bore to .100, you can have 166 ci.

[Binx]

You guys guys know this post is from last December right?

Lonnie

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Binx

You guys guys know this post is from last December right?

Lonnie

Who cares?????
I WAS ANSWERING TODAYS QUESTION FROM don2274.

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by Binx

You guys guys know this post is from last December right?

Lonnie

Well, I blew it! Guess I need to head to bed, thanks for the heads up Lonnie. That is usually the first thing I check, but it got past me today.

[don2274]

Thanks for the advice on my V-8 60 project. It really helps!

Don Hanson

[triumphleroy]

Hey Pete I agree with you "WHO CARES"? I am owner of V-8 60 and think I would like it in one of my As . So still reading all available info from anywhere!
My engine was used to run a saw mill in East Texas, My Transmission came from Arizona hoping it is the later one, think it came out of a 41?
I will accept all the information I can get.and "Who Cares" was the name of a Drive In Restaurant in Dallas Texas in the 50's

[Pete]

Originally Posted by triumphleroy

Hey Pete I agree with you "WHO CARES"? I am owner of V-8 60 and think I would like it in one of my As . So still reading all available info from anywhere!
My engine was used to run a saw mill in East Texas, My Transmission came from Arizona hoping it is the later one, think it came out of a 41?
I will accept all the information I can get.and "Who Cares" was the name of a Drive In Restaurant in Dallas Texas in the 50's

Email me and I might be able to help you get 100 street hp from your 60
contrary to what people that have never done it say.

[mercman from oz]

Here is a 1937 Ford Tudor with the V8 60 that has been imported to Australia

[63tango]

Back in the 80s early 90s I had a 29 pickup that had a V8-60 in it. I thought it was a great combo for a model A and it fit good. Id love to build another.

[Scottm516]

Hi All, if this post is still relevant; I have a 1952 MGTD with a 1938’ish V8-60, running through a Ford Clutch to a stock MG trans. Took some work to get it going properly after it’s 40+ year slumber but we are running. Love to get some advice. Thanks, Scott

[Pete]

First piece of advice is, take it REAL easy on that transmission.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Scottm516

Hi All, if this post is still relevant; I have a 1952 MGTD with a 1938’ish V8-60, running through a Ford Clutch to a stock MG trans. Took some work to get it going properly after it’s 40+ year slumber but we are running. Love to get some advice. Thanks, Scott

Sure it's still relevant! Can't remember his name, but there's another Fordbarner on here with a v8-60 in an MG, and it is nicely done, too. Maybe he'll see this and chime-in. DD

[Scottm516]

Thanks DD; thanks for that, there can’t be more than a handful of them left! Scott