The Ford Barn

Art Newland · 03-09-2018, 09:53 PM

Are all the starter ring gears the same in the 8BA family? Everything I've seen for sale mentions 112 teeth.

Brian · 03-09-2018, 10:33 PM

Yes; 32-53 all share the same ring gear. Flywheels change through the years; not so the ring gears.

V8COOPMAN · 03-09-2018, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

Yes; 32-53 all share the same ring gear. Flywheels change through the years; not so the ring gears.

NOT TRUE! The ring gears are different between late and early style. I've posted pics before on this...I'll try to post 'em again tomorrow. DD

Ken/Alabama · 03-10-2018, 12:10 AM

The 32-48 ring gear is wider than the 49-53

Dick Webber · 03-10-2018, 12:28 AM

I think the 6 has a different starter gear as well

Brian · 03-10-2018, 12:45 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Sorry! I obviously gave wrong info
Try this; B 6384- gear -flywheel ring 28-48 pass and trucks [except 60 HP] used on trucks to serial # H48-20001
8BA 6384 A gear-flywheel ring-pass 49, trucks 48-49 from serial # H48-20001

flatheadmurre · 03-10-2018, 12:59 AM

Tooth count and outer diameter on the v8 are the same innner diameter are different between 8BA and earlier engines.
Straight engines are different to.

Art Newland · 03-10-2018, 11:03 AM

Thanks a lot for the info. My 49 F1 has never sounded very good while cranking. while I have the engine out I want to change the ring gear and starter drive. So it looks like whether it's car or pickup, Merc or Ford they are the same?
My pickup has a 9.5 inch clutch so I presume it's from a car?
Also noticed the stamped starter mount/flywheel cover has been welded so it could possibly be an alignment issue.

V8COOPMAN · 03-10-2018, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken/Alabama

The 32-48 ring gear is wider than the 49-53

As promised, here's the pics.....early and late! DD

Art Newland · 03-10-2018, 07:04 PM

Thanks!

03-09-2018, 09:53 PM	#1
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Flywheel ring gear Are all the starter ring gears the same in the 8BA family? Everything I've seen for sale mentions 112 teeth. __________________ "whatever works!"

03-09-2018, 10:33 PM	#2
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,832	Re: Flywheel ring gear Yes; 32-53 all share the same ring gear. Flywheels change through the years; not so the ring gears. __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

03-10-2018, 12:10 AM	#4
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,260	Re: Flywheel ring gear The 32-48 ring gear is wider than the 49-53

03-10-2018, 12:28 AM	#5
Dick Webber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bowling Green KY Posts: 337	Re: Flywheel ring gear I think the 6 has a different starter gear as well

03-10-2018, 12:45 AM	#6
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,832	Re: Flywheel ring gear Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sorry! I obviously gave wrong info Try this; B 6384- gear -flywheel ring 28-48 pass and trucks [except 60 HP] used on trucks to serial # H48-20001 8BA 6384 A gear-flywheel ring-pass 49, trucks 48-49 from serial # H48-20001 __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit! Last edited by Brian; 03-10-2018 at 12:54 AM.

03-10-2018, 12:59 AM	#7
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: Flywheel ring gear Tooth count and outer diameter on the v8 are the same innner diameter are different between 8BA and earlier engines. Straight engines are different to.

03-10-2018, 11:03 AM	#8
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Re: Flywheel ring gear Thanks a lot for the info. My 49 F1 has never sounded very good while cranking. while I have the engine out I want to change the ring gear and starter drive. So it looks like whether it's car or pickup, Merc or Ford they are the same? My pickup has a 9.5 inch clutch so I presume it's from a car? Also noticed the stamped starter mount/flywheel cover has been welded so it could possibly be an alignment issue. __________________ "whatever works!"

03-10-2018, 07:04 PM	#10
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Re: Flywheel ring gear Thanks! __________________ "whatever works!"