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Ol' Ron · 02-17-2015, 11:38 PM

Well this project was nipped in the bud by a crack in the #5 exhaust port. This happened befor we put the blower in the engine. So we had to go to plan "B" and install the 280 Flathead with a 3 spd with OD. Other than the pistons (3 5/16 +.020) the engine is a stock Merc. Money is hard to come buy and I don't have another 8BA block or I'd go for it. I do have a 59 engine (248), but that won't bolt to the trans. Been looking for a "Hogs head" but again running out of funds. Have to get the truck on the road and stop putzing with all this stuff. This is very disapointing, had two side draft carter carbs for the blower, which would fit better under then hood.

02-17-2015, 11:38 PM	#36
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: why no blowers in daily drivers? Well this project was nipped in the bud by a crack in the #5 exhaust port. This happened befor we put the blower in the engine. So we had to go to plan "B" and install the 280 Flathead with a 3 spd with OD. Other than the pistons (3 5/16 +.020) the engine is a stock Merc. Money is hard to come buy and I don't have another 8BA block or I'd go for it. I do have a 59 engine (248), but that won't bolt to the trans. Been looking for a "Hogs head" but again running out of funds. Have to get the truck on the road and stop putzing with all this stuff. This is very disapointing, had two side draft carter carbs for the blower, which would fit better under then hood.