So I have a 8BA engine I would like to install in a 31 coupe without modifying the firewall.
Do the 37-48 (8RT) pumps bolt right on to the 8BA?
I figure the list of parts I need is this
1. 39 truck generator pulley
2. generator mounted fan
3. 37-48 water pumps (8rt)
4. single wide bottom pulley (don't know what year anybody?)
Ron I think your spacer is not needed on an 8BA you can just drill a new hole in the generator for the little mounting lug to move the generator forward ( 8ba generator is held on with a strap around it)
I already have the generator built I made it from 3 different years
8BA 6 volt generator case and armature
field windings from a 60's Falcon to make it 12 volts
and the rare 39 truck pulley for the fan mount
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Originally Posted by Ol' Ron
Over the past few years, many guys would like to run 8BA engines in their early cars but the late water pumps prevent many clearance problems. Using the early pumps interfere with the distributor. I've described this method of solving the problem, but now a few pictures are worth a thousand words. The space is 1/8" thick. This conversion was done on Ken Schmits engine albost 20 years ago. For those using an *bA engine you'll have to plug a few holes and use either Skips or a pump with sealed bearings. Enjoy
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