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rotorwrench · 12-01-2022, 01:28 PM

There is some good information on the HAMB for 8BA series engines in AV8 cars. I've seen some decent front mounted fan set ups using an offset generator. Converting to 29A or 59A series frontal equipment does help but the timing gears and cam have to be changed to get the thrust right with the earlier distributor. The block needs a little mod to use center port heads. I like the Merc pan and half bell if using an old Ford transmission.

Thankfully, a lot of stuff crosses over between the early and late flatheads.

12-01-2022, 01:28 PM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,010	Re: av8 enigine placement There is some good information on the HAMB for 8BA series engines in AV8 cars. I've seen some decent front mounted fan set ups using an offset generator. Converting to 29A or 59A series frontal equipment does help but the timing gears and cam have to be changed to get the thrust right with the earlier distributor. The block needs a little mod to use center port heads. I like the Merc pan and half bell if using an old Ford transmission. Thankfully, a lot of stuff crosses over between the early and late flatheads.