| jimwhite1149 | -- 06-02-2016 @ 8:04 PM |
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Potential problems with an 8BA swap into a stock 37 pickup?
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| nelsb01 | -- 06-03-2016 @ 8:54 AM |
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Some of the things that come to mind: 1) radiator connections 2) transmission / engine housing connection 3) fan / generation alignment 4) motor mount adaptation 5) wiring harness connections but, it has been done many times, so it is not impossible.
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| CharlieStephens | -- 06-03-2016 @ 9:57 AM |
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I don't like the way the later engine looks, but that is probably just me. I would expect a slight hit in value if you sell the truck (especially if I was going to buy it). Any chance you could rebuild your 21 stud? I would suggest that you also post your question on HAMB, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ You will probably get a better response there. Charlie Stephens
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| TomO | -- 06-04-2016 @ 7:26 AM |
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The 48 truck water pumps will give you the same mounting as your 37 engine. The engine will need a flywheel housing assembly from a 48-51 truck or a 49-51 Mercury. The Mercury P/N are : 8CM 6392, 8CM 6366 and bracket 8CM 6825. The hose sizes are different between the 37 and the 49 and up. Tom
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| wmsteed | -- 07-09-2016 @ 3:08 PM |
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A friend of mine has an 8BA engine in his '37 pickup. I have personally installed two 8BA engines into '37 and earlier Fords. If the right combination of Ford/Merc parts are used it is a very simple swap. I have attached a couple of pix of the 8BA engine in my friends pickup. I prefer the stock '37 exhaust manifolds in lieu of the later model type that my friend used.. Bill 36 5 win delx cpe
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