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SUHRsc · 02-08-2016, 07:16 AM

Does anyone have or know of a drawing showing the location of the bolts on the back of an 8BA block where the bell housing attaches and also the front of the block at the waterpumps and timing cover.

I am looking for the layout that I can use to drill them into an aluminum plate for a race car, including the crank center line dimension.

I am planning to mount the engine to the chassis by an Aluminum plate directly to the block and bolt an IN/OUT box onto the back.

I will not be using a flywheel, clutch or the extra bell housing on the back. Also no stock water pumps on the front.

This is for an early 50's Hillegass Sprint Car.

Thank you for any help
Zach

awelker · 02-08-2016, 08:45 AM

I have everything for the front of the block, but never measured the 8ba back, only early stuff.

I send you and email.

Andy

SUHRsc · 02-08-2016, 08:48 AM

Thanks, Andy!

Trying to save weight and get the engine back farther... 8BA seemed like a better idea.

Ross F-1 · 02-08-2016, 09:25 AM

Is this what you are looking for? (attached)

SUHRsc · 02-08-2016, 09:49 AM

LOOKS LIKE IT!!! Thank you Ross!

Ross F-1 · 02-08-2016, 09:55 AM

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I forget who posted that (JWL?) but I also have it in angular and X-Y format if you want them.

JWL · 02-08-2016, 09:59 AM

Yes, that information came from me.

JWL

HP Hunter · 02-08-2016, 10:00 AM

At the raer it may work easier just back drilling the plate through an old bellhousing?

Harry

SUHRsc · 02-08-2016, 10:03 AM

If its no trouble Ross, that would help as I'll be going off a Mill with digital readout.
If not, though I can go from this just fine.

HP Hunter. I need to locate center to drill the plate for an In/Out box... so I wanted to know I was pretty darn accurate.

Thanks JWL for the original!

Ross F-1 · 02-08-2016, 10:11 AM

Here they are

SUHRsc · 02-08-2016, 10:12 AM

Thank you, Ross!

Ol' Ron · 02-08-2016, 11:25 AM

Yes, thanks John. That may come in handy on the Loudon engine as well. I also need the intake manifold bolt pattern for another project, if you have it handy.

Bored&Stroked · 02-08-2016, 11:36 AM

I just validated those dimensions against the original Ford drawings - they are correct.

Bored&Stroked · 02-08-2016, 11:46 AM

Hey Zac - did you get what you needed for the front of the block? Let me know if you still need it. Take care!

B&S

SUHRsc · 02-08-2016, 12:14 PM

Thanks Dale!
I did get it from Andy.

SUHRsc · 02-08-2016, 12:19 PM

Propping things up and measuring to finish building the chassis to fit me and an engine.

02-08-2016, 07:16 AM	#1
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions Does anyone have or know of a drawing showing the location of the bolts on the back of an 8BA block where the bell housing attaches and also the front of the block at the waterpumps and timing cover. I am looking for the layout that I can use to drill them into an aluminum plate for a race car, including the crank center line dimension. I am planning to mount the engine to the chassis by an Aluminum plate directly to the block and bolt an IN/OUT box onto the back. I will not be using a flywheel, clutch or the extra bell housing on the back. Also no stock water pumps on the front. This is for an early 50's Hillegass Sprint Car. Thank you for any help Zach __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

02-08-2016, 08:45 AM	#2
awelker Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Berrysburg, PA Posts: 49	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions I have everything for the front of the block, but never measured the 8ba back, only early stuff. I send you and email. Andy __________________ www.vonwelker.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/vonwelker/albums Home of the Blonde Bitch Bellytank

02-08-2016, 08:48 AM	#3
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions Thanks, Andy! Trying to save weight and get the engine back farther... 8BA seemed like a better idea. __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

02-08-2016, 09:49 AM	#5
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions LOOKS LIKE IT!!! Thank you Ross! __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

02-08-2016, 09:55 AM	#6
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I forget who posted that (JWL?) but I also have it in angular and X-Y format if you want them. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

02-08-2016, 09:59 AM	#7
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions Yes, that information came from me. JWL

02-08-2016, 10:00 AM	#8
HP Hunter Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 78	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions At the raer it may work easier just back drilling the plate through an old bellhousing? Harry

02-08-2016, 10:03 AM	#9
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions If its no trouble Ross, that would help as I'll be going off a Mill with digital readout. If not, though I can go from this just fine. HP Hunter. I need to locate center to drill the plate for an In/Out box... so I wanted to know I was pretty darn accurate. Thanks JWL for the original! __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

02-08-2016, 10:12 AM	#11
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions Thank you, Ross! __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

02-08-2016, 11:25 AM	#12
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions Yes, thanks John. That may come in handy on the Loudon engine as well. I also need the intake manifold bolt pattern for another project, if you have it handy.

02-08-2016, 11:36 AM	#13
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,067	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions I just validated those dimensions against the original Ford drawings - they are correct.

02-08-2016, 11:46 AM	#14
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,067	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions Hey Zac - did you get what you needed for the front of the block? Let me know if you still need it. Take care! B&S

02-08-2016, 12:14 PM	#15
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: 8BA Block bolt pattern dimensions Thanks Dale! I did get it from Andy. __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads