1947 59Ab into model a

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TomB66

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Im putting a 1947 59 AB into a 29 model a. Problem I am having is the crank pulley. It is a double pulley and the front pulley is hitting the cross member. I am in mock up so nothing is welded in place. What am I missing? Is there another style of pulley I need? I was going to use a fan mounted generator/alternator which would eliminate the need for the front pulley. Any help is appreciated
Thanks Tom B
 
The first generation flathead V8's only used one v belt to run water pumps, and fan/generator. Your engine is a second generation V8 with offset water pumps and generator, right? So even if you cut the front pulley off and just ran one v belt, there would be no way to run your water pumps. Or, you could butcher your fire wall to make room, but I wouldn't do that. This gets to be a moral issue, because this forum is for stock Model A's. A first generation V8 would tuck in nicely, or a 60 hp V8 as well.
 
TomB66 said:
Im putting a 1947 59 AB into a 29 model a. Problem I am having is the crank pulley. It is a double pulley and the front pulley is hitting the cross member. I am in mock up so nothing is welded in place. What am I missing? Is there another style of pulley I need? I was going to use a fan mounted generator/alternator which would eliminate the need for the front pulley. Any help is appreciated
Thanks Tom B
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Hey Tom,
As said this site is MOSTLY for restoration of As(:rolleyes:), so don't take this as brushing you aside, but to get you proper and lots of assistance with you project:) !

Go over to H.A.M.B. and click on hamb, then click on traditional hot rods. That will take you to tons of knowledgeable guys who have been there and done that ! I'm thinking that you have never done this mod before, so you will ,no doubt, have a number of questions about your installation. Not only are lots of these guys experienced, but willing to share their knowledge. Good luck.
 
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TomB66 said:
Thanks for the help. I will be checking out the HAMB
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Hey Tom,
See you over there , eh :D !

BTW, only difference between your ride and mine (right now, that is), is that I have a warmed up '32 B engine, not 59AB !

You will most likely end up with what I have...maybe with expensive paint, that is, with '39 top loader; QC rear; dropped axle and Lincoln brake system. Other than that, she could be returned to stock in a days time:cool: ! Good luck
 
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Did you trim the crossmember like in the bishop/tardel book?
You probably need to use truck pumps and a single belt.
 
Havent trimmed cross member yet. I do have truck water pumps. Also looking int single crank pulley
Thanks for the help
 
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