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Old 01-29-2018, 09:28 AM   #4
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Default Re: 40 Ford to 40 Merc rear swap

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Originally Posted by alanwoodieman View Post
if the shaft is too long, it is not a problem changing out the merc for the ford-done without getting into the hard part of the rear end. just about six bolts for torgue tube, one bolt on the bars and a pin in the solid drive shaft
The 40 merc is a odd ball. The 2 i have had both had the shaft part of the pinion gear.

2 ways to make it work. Take it apart and have the pinion cut off and resplined or like i did in a hotrod turned a sleave to a press fit , cut the shaft to length and welded it together. That will make some people scream but it works
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