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I have stock 1940 Fordor which I have owned since 1968. Haven't driven in 30+ yrs. want to install hopped up 1951 Merc flathead in it and mate to the column shift 1940 3 speed. what flywheel and pressure plate do I use? will the ones off the 1940 flathead work? Waht bellhousing and starter...

I have stock 1940 Fordor which I have owned since 1968. Haven't driven in 30+ yrs. want to install hopped up 1951 Merc flathead in it and mate to the column shift 1940 3 speed. what flywheel and pressure plate do I use? will the ones off the 1940 flathead work? Waht bellhousing and starter...

Thank you to everyone for your quick and thorough responses. You gave me the answers I needed.

I have a 1940 ford sedan that I want to install a '51 Merc 3/4 race flathead. I will be keeping the 3 speed trans. Can you help me with the following: 1. Can I (or should I) use the original 1940 clutch and flywheel? 2. What pilot bearing do I put in the crank? 3. what bell housing and starter...