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04-24-2015, 07:23 PM | #1 |
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1/2 Bell Starter Plate
I'm thinking of building a flathead engine test stand. I'm going to use the 1/2 Bell so rear mounting will be the same for all engines.
My question: Since the starter plates are interchangeable between the cast iron bell used on the '48-'52 trucks and the stamped unit used on the '49-E'51 Mercury cars, what is the difference, (aside from the oil pan brackets), between the "indented (truck) and "flat" (Merc.) starter plate applications? Are the starters and/or flywheels different? Thanks, Howard |
04-24-2015, 08:40 PM | #2 |
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04-24-2015, 09:54 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1/2 Bell Starter Plate
Starters are all the same. You can't use an 11 inch clutch with the stamped steel Merc housing you have to use the cast truck housing
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If the bell is a fixed point to bolt the engine to, you'll soon hate twisting and adjusting alignment to bolt it up. You may later get a 59A motor and have to start all over.
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04-24-2015, 11:13 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1/2 Bell Starter Plate
The starter plate for the cast bell is indented somewhat.
The starter plate for the stamped steel bell is flat. Either plate will work with the "Long" style Ford clutch & flywheel. The flat plate MUST be used with the "Borg & Beck" Mercury clutch & flywheel. The indented plate rubs on the Mercury flywheel. Makes lots of noise when running. Starters are the same for both. |
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04-25-2015, 07:44 AM | #7 |
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Thanks to all.
4tford, I have the referenced file printed in a binder along with the information contained in the "?s" and "page" icons. I needed more info. re; starter motor and flywheel. Bink, my intention was to attach 1/2 bell to 8ba blocks and mount 59 blocks as is, that way the rear attachment would be the same. With the engine out of the vehicle I could r&r the 1/2 bell with an impact wrench if engine is going into vehicle with 4 bolt transmission. 42merc, your information is exactly what I wanted. Looks like the cast bell and flat plate will cover all I need for this application. Howard |
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Hey V8Bob, your post came in as I was typing my post #7. Do you agree with my assumption for a test stand application?
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When I did this I didn't know it couldn't be done, I used the 11" 59AB flywheel/clutch with the stamped Merc bell, I did have to modify the starter drive to get full tooth contact |
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04-25-2015, 09:07 AM | #11 |
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Thanks Bob, I didn't know about the '53 truck mount. I'm heading for Rhinebeck next weekend and will be looking for a cast 1/2 bell and a starter plate. I'll look up the '53 truck front mount to see what it looks like and see if I can find one of those too.
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Thanks Bob, I printed out the picture and will take it with me.
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04-25-2015, 10:27 AM | #14 |
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You realize I'm against run stands, their very destructive to new engines. Just throw it on an old tire and fire it up, if it has good oil pressure, toss it in the car/truck and drive the s**t out of it. Ol' Ron |
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You mention flywheel on the first post. Just make sure you use a 8BA wheel on the 8BA style engine and the earlier wheel on the earlier engine. If you mix the wheels up the starter drive won't engage the ring gear wright. Walt
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04-25-2015, 04:08 PM | #17 |
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Yes, Listen to Walt and don't run it very long.
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And the reason for not letting the motor run for a long period on a test stand is because there isn't any load on the motor on break in. Is this true just for flatheads ? or in general .
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I don't know the answer for sure, but since '53 was the last year for the flathead (USA), and those bolt holes match the flatty, probably a one-year-only piece. DD
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Thanks coopman. You're probably right. I'll look around at Rhinebeck next weekend but I'm thinking I could easily make one if the mount turns out to be that rare.
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Thanks to all. One more request: Would someone look up the part number for the '53 truck front engine support V8Bob posted (#12) above? I want to check a couple of NOS sellers and they only stock by part number.
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Thanks Bob, Does anyone have the part number?
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