33 ford

[ron hebb]

hi can a 53 flathead be put in a 33 ford without cutting firewall and running a fan

 

[Lanny]

hi ron, here is a thread (linked below), from a few days ago, that might
shed some light on your installation questions. good luck.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97866







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[ron hebb]

hi lanny thanks for the link

 

[millersgarage]

but that link is for a pickup, very different firewall than a passenger car.

 

[tierod]

Years ago had a 34 cabro with an 8ba engine. Don't recall firewall or fan issues.

 

[quickchange34]

Yes you can install a 8ba in a 33-34 with out cutting the firewall and run a fan. I have one in my 34 three window.

 

[34coupe]

The 59 ab style engine in the 33-34 ford is a much easier swap,(a bolt in swap)

 

[millersgarage]

Years ago had a 34 cabro with an 8ba engine. Don't recall firewall or fan issues.

I'm glad to hear this, as it is exactly what I am building
but a '33, close enough..

 

[Barn Junk]

but that link is for a pickup, very different firewall than a passenger car.

What that link shows is, don't try to install ANY V-8 flathead motor with a 33-34 4-cyl drive shaft and torque tube and expect a bolt-in installation without modifications to the firewall and middle cross-member with either a 33-34 pickup or pass car. By having the V-8 torque tube and selecting the right motor components it is pretty much a bolt-in unless you have the very early 33 front cross-member with the narrow motor mounts.
I know, clear as mud, right!

 

[Randy]

Hey Ron,

Long time no talk to.

You can install an 8BA block, as Quickchange said, but not using the 8BA distributor. You'll have to convert it to an earlier (like 59AB) camshaft, timing gears and distributor.

Randy in Austin