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06-03-2014, 11:25 PM | #1 |
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What flatheads will fit in a 1938 ford standard
Hey fellow builders I just started a 38 that has juice brakes and a 39 tranny but no motor. Will a 8 BA flathead fit or do I need to stay with an 59AB.
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06-04-2014, 05:00 AM | #2 |
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Re: What flatheads will fit in a 1938 ford standard
I have an 8BA in my 37 Tudor, fit is OK, I have an alternator with 13" fan attached, used a crab distributor . Zeke
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06-04-2014, 03:35 PM | #3 |
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Re: What flatheads will fit in a 1938 ford standard
I think the only swap that wouldn't be easy is a V8-60 into a '51-'53 Fordomatic vehicle.
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06-05-2014, 11:55 AM | #4 | |
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Re: What flatheads will fit in a 1938 ford standard
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You will also have to use a truck and/or Merc bell housing to adapt to your transmission.. If you use '37-39 style exhaust manifolds in lieu of late model, there will be more clearance over the steering gears.. The attached pix are of an 8BA engine in my friends '37 Ford pickup..
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06-05-2014, 12:31 PM | #5 |
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