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Old 04-02-2020, 03:46 AM   #1
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Default 8BA in a 35/36

I'm looking specifically for what people are using for upper radiator hoses when late heads are installed in a 1935/36.
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Old 04-02-2020, 06:21 AM   #2
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Default Re: 8BA in a 35/36

I used a rubber bushing on the head side, and whatever I could find at napa to make the hookup. Cant remember the number, sorry. Paul
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Old 04-02-2020, 09:10 AM   #3
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Default Re: 8BA in a 35/36

I'd like to see this too. I'd also like to see how to fit a stock fan on an 8ba in a 36. I hate electric fans
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Old 04-02-2020, 09:51 AM   #4
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Default Re: 8BA in a 35/36

I have given this some thought, a 53 merc is one of my engine options
There's thermostat housings that are made for the larger hoses

I am pretty sure I can drill for oil to 37-48 pumps, and there's the sealed bearing replacement pumps
Original intake and front cover, machine snout of crankshaft to early pulley specs

Use 59 style rear main cap, oversized hollow dowel pins for modified stay rods-- cut trans adapter in1/2, add oil pan mount bosses, use original pan.
Perhaps people that have tried such modification can say why it won't work I am not at the decision time in the restoration yet, and there's the 59 block that is at 3/8 that is crying for a 4.250 crankshaft, that block doesn't even hav any of the "factory " cracks and has the cleanest water jackets that I have ever seen
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Old 04-02-2020, 10:21 AM   #5
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Default Re: 8BA in a 35/36

Tons of info. has been written about installing an 8BA into 36-40 Fords.
When you Googgle "Install an 8BA into a 1936 ford" this appears.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+...hrome&ie=UTF-8

Then read every link shown that mentioned anything close to what you are trying to do. Your biggest problem will be getting the 8BA fan to fit properly as it sits too high for the slanted 36 radiator. However, here's one solution:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...+fan+clearance and
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...stion.1128673/

Drake sells the fan pulley. look here:
https://www.google.com/search?q=bob+...N4UWOWB9grCDM:

He also has the larger thermostat housings you will need.
https://www.bobdrake.com/FordItem.aspx?Item=HR-8592-A

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Old 04-02-2020, 12:13 PM   #6
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I'd like to see this too. I'd also like to see how to fit a stock fan on an 8ba in a 36. I hate electric fans

uncle buck.....Click this link below for the lowdown on what we did for a mechanical fan on Heard's '36 3-window with an 8BA. DD


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Old 04-03-2020, 03:15 AM   #7
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I used a rubber bushing on the head side, and whatever I could find at napa to make the hookup. Cant remember the number, sorry. Paul
Not a problem Paul. I kinda figured it would be something custom.
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I'd like to see this too. I'd also like to see how to fit a stock fan on an 8ba in a 36. I hate electric fans
I don't have a choice but to run an electric fan. With a blower there's no room for a fan!
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Default Re: 8BA in a 35/36

Here’s mine, pretty easy w 90 degree stainless tube & standard cooling Sys rubber parallel connections.
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Old 04-03-2020, 11:11 AM   #10
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Default Re: 8BA in a 35/36

Here’s mine, pretty easy w 90 degree stainless tube & standard cooling Sys rubber parallel connections. Also while hard to see in pic I cut dow the dia. Of a stock 4 blade fan & it fits clearing the overhang on the radiator. But I also use an electric push Spal fan between radiator & grille.
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Default Re: 8BA in a 35/36

Would be better if you could lower the mechanical fan assembly to center of radiator.
Is your radiator straight or slanted?
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Default Re: 8BA in a 35/36

Anyone with an 8ba or later heads with a 35 radiator?
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Anyone with an 8ba or later heads with a 35 radiator?

Does this help? It's Heard's '36 3-window w/8BA. DD
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Anyone with an 8ba or later heads with a 35 radiator?
I don't have a picture handy to post here, but when I did this conversion many years ago on a 35 coupe, I recall the top hoses connected to the thermostat housing necks, and were basically a straight shot up to the inlet tubes on a stock '35 radiator, either small or large top tank versions.
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Old 04-12-2020, 12:20 AM   #15
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Default Re: 8BA in a 35/36

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154620


Start at post 10 then 20 and link.


Most of us are aware of the center fan of 40s flatheads. So anything is possible.



Seems a natural connection 8ba heads to a 35 rad.



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Old 04-12-2020, 01:32 AM   #16
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Default Re: 8BA in a 35/36

just spent a week doing the same thing ,i took a1936 generator fan mount cut the shaft off made a new shaft mounted denso alternator to 1936 gen mount with fan and dual carbs and it all fits and works
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just spent a week doing the same thing ,i took a1936 generator fan mount cut the shaft off made a new shaft mounted denso alternator to 1936 gen mount with fan and dual carbs and it all fits and works

mogiley….That sounds very interesting! Is there any way you could possibly post a couple of pictures of that? If you have difficulty posting pics here on the 'Barn, could you maybe e-mail 'em to me so I could post them here on the forum for you? DD


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i will go out in the shop tomorrow morning take some photos and send them
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Sounds great....can't wait. And thank you! What general part of the world are you in? DD
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Does this help? It's Heard's '36 3-window w/8BA. DD
That'll work COOP, thanks
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