| Keystone 34 3w | -- 11-03-2014 @ 1:32 PM |
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I'm getting ready to make an offer on a Garage find Std 5W Coupe 4cyl. Car is 99% complete and original never molested and unrestored. Question, is it realistic to convert to 21 stud engine and drivetrain? I have 25 year collection of 34 parts but few 32 parts. The car has been stored in garage since 1960's so I don't know if 4cyl would run. Opinions welcomed.
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| CharlieStephens | -- 11-03-2014 @ 2:49 PM |
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I would keep the Model B engine myself but since you asked the following changes need to be made when replacing a Model B with a V8 (21 stud, others will require a few more things): Of course engine, motor mounts Muffler and exhaust system before muffler (same after) Radiator Radiator support rods Engine steady rods Hubcaps Starter switch (if it is early B with pull starter, later ones used the V8 starter switch) 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 left 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 Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 11-5-14 @ 2:58 PM
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| Keystone 34 3w | -- 11-03-2014 @ 7:05 PM |
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Thanks Charlie. Is the drive - torque tube and rear-end also in question on a swap like that?
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| CharlieStephens | -- 11-03-2014 @ 7:54 PM |
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The rear end is the same in 1932 (although the ratios may be different) between the 4 cylinder and the 8 cylinder. I realize there was a difference in the length of the driveshaft between the 4 and the 8 in 1933/34 and I am sure that is why you asked. I would put a 3.54 rear end gear in it if I rebuilt it. Charlie Stephens
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