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V8 Bob · 08-03-2020, 11:56 AM

Totally different transmissions. The '49-'64 Ford trans are narrow 4-bolt B/W pattern while the '49-'50(and some early '51) Mercurys are carry-over round pattern like the '32-'48 F/M transmissions. The Merc trans will fit your '50 but would require the Merc or truck 3" 1/2 bell, complete clutch linkage re-work, along with possible drive shaft, rear trans mount and shift linkage mods.

08-03-2020, 11:56 AM	#2
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: 50 Ford overdrive trans vs Mercury Totally different transmissions. The '49-'64 Ford trans are narrow 4-bolt B/W pattern while the '49-'50(and some early '51) Mercurys are carry-over round pattern like the '32-'48 F/M transmissions. The Merc trans will fit your '50 but would require the Merc or truck 3" 1/2 bell, complete clutch linkage re-work, along with possible drive shaft, rear trans mount and shift linkage mods.