The Ford Barn

kpfredericks · 07-15-2018, 06:50 AM

Do the narrow pulleys for the crank, and water pumps on a 53 flat head take up less space between the motor,and radiator than the wide pulleys. If so is it enough to make a difference?
Also the narrow pulley for the crank do not seem to be available as a new part
Are the wide pulleys less likely to have slipping issues?
Thank you in advance for any input you might have.
Ken

Doug_Knutson · 07-15-2018, 10:59 AM

I’m dropping in a 8BA flathead in a 29 Roadster pickup. I’ll send pics of a closeup of the pulley area. The wide pulleys are no problem .. but it does get tight. I notched the crossmember quite a bit to get the engine low enough. Running a electric fan to make the belt system even more simple

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redmodelt · 07-15-2018, 12:17 PM

I suggest you post your questions on;
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/
Jalopy Journal is the hot rod section, Ford barn Model A section is for 4 cylinder based cars and trucks. The owner of this site has asked to keep it that way.

Y-Blockhead · 07-16-2018, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmodelt

I suggest you post your questions on;
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/
Jalopy Journal is the hot rod section, Ford barn Model A section is for 4 cylinder based cars and trucks. The owner of this site has asked to keep it that way.

Not too mention you will get better answers.

Charlie Stephens · 07-16-2018, 11:38 AM

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Read up a little. The pre '48 engines go in a lot easier. As others have suggested, go to HAMB, https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/

Charlie Stephens

07-15-2018, 06:50 AM	#1
kpfredericks Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 10	Putting an 8BA in an "A"pickup Do the narrow pulleys for the crank, and water pumps on a 53 flat head take up less space between the motor,and radiator than the wide pulleys. If so is it enough to make a difference? Also the narrow pulley for the crank do not seem to be available as a new part Are the wide pulleys less likely to have slipping issues? Thank you in advance for any input you might have. Ken

07-15-2018, 10:59 AM	#2
Doug_Knutson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 16	Re: Putting an 8BA in an "A"pickup I’m dropping in a 8BA flathead in a 29 Roadster pickup. I’ll send pics of a closeup of the pulley area. The wide pulleys are no problem .. but it does get tight. I notched the crossmember quite a bit to get the engine low enough. Running a electric fan to make the belt system even more simple Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-15-2018, 12:17 PM	#3
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,458	Re: Putting an 8BA in an "A"pickup I suggest you post your questions on; https://www.jalopyjournal.com/ Jalopy Journal is the hot rod section, Ford barn Model A section is for 4 cylinder based cars and trucks. The owner of this site has asked to keep it that way. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! Last edited by redmodelt; 07-16-2018 at 08:18 AM.

07-16-2018, 11:38 AM	#5
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,320	Re: Putting an 8BA in an "A"pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Read up a little. The pre '48 engines go in a lot easier. As others have suggested, go to HAMB, https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ Charlie Stephens