Thinking I should sell my 8BA

52FordF3

52FordF3

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I have had the 8BA in my 52 F3 for a while now. I just need more of an every day driver. So I am throwing a diesel in it. Just another project I know. But I don't really want to pull the 8BA and let sit. I just not sure how much it is worth now a days. It runs fine, has new water pumps, high torque starter, pertronix ing. Back by the original 3 speed truck transmission. Can be seen here http://www.jefftrumbull.com/default.aspx?aid=5
If you guys could let a little help on what it is worth I appreciate it. I just want to be fair if/when I sell it
 
Alan's price seems about right. If possible, sell it while it's in the truck so buyers can hear it run and test drive it.it Once you remove it, the price drops and the buyer will probably want to remove the heads to look for any cracks.
 
Take a good video of it starting and running, shutting off and starting again. with you saying today's date in the video.
 
52FordF3 said:
I have had the 8BA in my 52 F3 for a while now. I just need more of an every day driver. So I am throwing a diesel in it. Just another project I know. But I don't really want to pull the 8BA and let sit. I just not sure how much it is worth now a days. It runs fine, has new water pumps, high torque starter, pertronix ing. Back by the original 3 speed truck transmission. Can be seen here http://www.jefftrumbull.com/default.aspx?aid=5
If you guys could let a little help on what it is worth I appreciate it. I just want to be fair if/when I sell it
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I would keep the motor in the truck.. and sell it as is.. and buy a "daily driver" Honda or whatever.. I don't mean to be rude.. but Old trucks with original style engines are just so cool.. If you put a modern diesel in your truck.. you may be happy driving to and from work.. but at weekend car meets.. you'll want to park frankestein far from the "old cars".. just my feelings.. :eek:
 
Kids these days!
I don't get this whole diesel craze, but I'm sure there are other forums (and TV shows) that will welcome you with open arms.
As for selling the flattie, it's worth what a buyer will pay. If I was a buyer, either the heads come off or I pay scrap price.

All flatties are cracked until proven otherwise. I had a seemingly perfect running one (smooth, didn't overheat or leak) that has 45 lbs compression in one cylinder and 65 in another. Cracked thru the valve seats in two cylinders.
 
If it runs and doesnt overheat, its good for a driver. Why take it apart. Everyone wants perfect and a lifetime warranty, in that case buy a new car.

If you know anything about a flathead ford, its cracked
 
I'll disagree with you gentlemen. I have purchased 3 good running 8BA's over the last 20 years. Two that passed stringent testing before rebuilding and one that I have been running in my '51 for well over a year with no adverse symptoms. I did buy one hulk engine that was cracked. Three out of three is awfully good luck or an indication of something else.
 
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