Recent content by 1951merc

very nice engine and exactly the info I needed Thank You

thanks 69a and all ..sounds like 8rt might be the answer water pumps and pulleys Ican convert alternator to 5/8 pulley..trying to make room for new radiator and elec fan..I will check all this out when I pull the motor to look at my starter problems..

Thanks to all....... looks like I need to remove the flywheel to figure this out.. might be a couple months befor I can do that

1940 ford p/u

thanks that helps

I do not have it apart to see clutch mounting..the flywheel looks smooth on back side looking through srarter hole . Thanks

also starter mounts to the pan..thats where Powermaster starters told me to measure from ,,starter mounting surface (pan) to back of flywheel should be 1 1/8 mine measures 1 3/8...starter is tight and has pan support brkt.

thanks for responce 59 cast on integrated bellhousing , 8ba cast on heads dist. top front ??????????????

have a 59 motor with dual 3/8 belts want to convert to single 5/8belt..motor has 8ba front assy . distributor top right side..what all do I need dont need fan will run elec.

New to forum,thanks in advance.. Aquired a 1940 ford p/u with what seems to be a Frankenstien engine combo ..Trans back all 40 ford orig.Engine is a 59 with 8ba heads and a late front end with 2 3/8 fan belts and right top front distributor..Using a stock starter 6volt i think on 12volt...