1932 4cyl vers 8cyl transmission ?

[cushman man]

I have a 1932 deluxe roadster with a 4 cyl ,is the ****** same as 8cyl?I have a new rebuilt 21 stud to change over.Do I need to change ****** also/

 

[Carter]

Transmission case is different.

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Everything is the same except case. Check out the location of the starter to see difference. Are you also planning on the following changes?


Motor mounts
Muffler and exhaust system before muffler (same after)
Radiator
Engine steady rods
Hubcaps
Starter switch (if it is early B with pull starter)
Transmission (gears interchange but cases are different)
Choke (B is a cable, V8 is a rod)
Accelerator linkage
Engine splash pans
Gas line needs to be routed from right on Model B to right on V8
The B will have a few extra holes in the firewall pad from mounting the 4 cyl engine snubber
Need to add emblem to headlight bar
Need to accept the fact that the serial number (VIN) is for a 4 cylinder

Interesting to note the increase in value for the car is about the same as the cost of making the change. If the car was mine and together I would strongly consider leaving it as a 4 cylinder.

Charlie Stephens

 

[cushman man]

Thanks, Charlie that gives me some to think about.

 

[fordcragar]

If you do change engines, just don't get rid of the 4 banger stuff, someone might want to put back in later.