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12-27-2021, 04:42 PM | #1 |
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52 merc crank in 8ba block
I have all the parts for a merc motor just no block (frozen motor long ago) i think i can put the crank in a 8ba block , will there be any problems ?
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12-27-2021, 04:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: 52 merc crank in 8ba block
crank casting no k1208
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12-27-2021, 05:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: 52 merc crank in 8ba block
blocks/con rods are the same pistons are merc specific to use with 4" throw on the crankshaft
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12-27-2021, 05:47 PM | #4 |
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Re: 52 merc crank in 8ba block
All 8BA family blocks are basically interchangeable as was mentioned even though they sometimes have some minor differences. The only difference in a 1952 crank and the ones prior to 1951 is the capability to fit a torque converter & automatic transmission.
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12-27-2021, 05:53 PM | #5 |
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Re: 52 merc crank in 8ba block
You can also put it in a 59AB block.
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12-27-2021, 08:04 PM | #6 |
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Re: 52 merc crank in 8ba block
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12-27-2021, 09:11 PM | #7 |
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Re: 52 merc crank in 8ba block
The crank should fit all 2.498 Blocks made from late 38 up. and even the 36Lb up when turned down to 2.398. These blocks may need alittle clearance for the rods.
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12-27-2021, 09:41 PM | #8 | |
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Re: 52 merc crank in 8ba block
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kurt .....Just to be perfectly clear, there is NO DIFFERENCE between a Ford & a Mercury bare block manufactured between 1948 (trucks) and 1953. They're ALL the same cast block! Only difference (internally) is the crankshaft, pistons & camshaft. DD . |
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12-28-2021, 08:47 AM | #9 |
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Re: 52 merc crank in 8ba block
Thanks everyone thought i might need to relieve bottom of cyl, seems that i don't.
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