8CM merc 49 Q.

[hardtimes]

Will a '39 top loader bolt right up to an 8CM block? Rick

 

[V8 Bob]

No, but if you use a '49-'50 Mercury or '48-'52 truck 1/2 bell or adaptor, it will.

 

[fourtydlx]

Will a '39 top loader bolt right up to an 8CM block? Rick

I have one cast iron late. one bolt hole has a crack, Its the one that bolts to eng. 65.00,les fourtydlx@yahoo.com

 

[rotorwrench]

AS V8 Bob mentioned, The 8CM will bolt up to any early V8 transmission with a 1 3/8 X 10 spline main input drive shaft if you use all the bell housing and clutch components of the 8CM or 49 through early 51 mercury with standard 3-speed or 3-speed with electric overdrive. Otherwise you have to machine the flywheel to fit the early long type clutch set up of the 59AB or earier V8s.

 

[19Fordy]

Will a '39 top loader bolt right up to an 8CM block? Rick

Make sure you get the matching starter plate for the bell housing you use.
For instance, 1949-51 Merc bell housing and starter plate will work.

 

[hardtimes]

THANK you guys! Exactly what I need to know. You are the best! lol