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04-28-2015, 09:55 AM | #1 |
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Location: Columbia, KY
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51 Merc v/8 into 40 ford
I have made an agreement to buy a 51 Merc engine and will install it in my 40 Ford Tudor with a 39 toploader. I would appreciate input from any one familiar with this swap. I have researched and have came up with the following:
1 I will need the truck series 8rt water pumps 2 I will need a rear sump truck oil pan. I need clarification on this one because I regard all of the oil pans as rear sump. 3 The seller claims to have fabbed a wide belt crank pulley that will accept a 40 crank mounted fan. Is this a good idea. What are other options? 4 How about radiator hoses? Are the 8ba head hose recipicals the same size as the radiator's? 5. I have been told that if I get a 48-52 truck flywheel it will not have to be drilled to accept a 48-52 clutch and pressure plate. Can someone clarify for me the need to drill an 8ba passenger car flywheel to accept the truck clutch and why only a truck clutch and pressure plate will adapt to a early transmission? 6. I have noticed from Van Pelt drawings, that the 51 Merc bell housing set up is a little differnce from the rest. Will there be any problem there? 7. Will there be an issue with starter clearance? 8 Can I use stock ford exhaust manifolds? Any help will be appreciated! |
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