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Shadetree · 07-13-2011, 09:32 PM

Just curious, will a 59AB bolt up to a`51 transmission?

Shadetree

tiquer · 07-13-2011, 10:10 PM

Yes it will fit the 1/2 ton truck trans

Ol' Ron · 07-14-2011, 09:08 AM

1951 was a transition year, and the trans may not fit without an adapter. However the 49-50 transmissions will. A better choice would be the 49-50 Mercury trans with OD, you might have some clutch linkage putzing to do.

rotorwrench · 07-14-2011, 11:29 AM

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The 59A type engine will fit up to a 51 pickup transmission but there are other differences that may affect the installation. You will have to use the earlier clutch & flywheel for the 59A types. The early type water pumps will fit up to the frame OK. As long as you own the truck, you will know what is different on the front. The next guy down the road will be scratching his head for sure.

07-13-2011, 09:32 PM	#1
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	59AB In A `51 Pickup Just curious, will a 59AB bolt up to a`51 transmission? Shadetree __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear.

07-13-2011, 10:10 PM	#2
tiquer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kamloops B.C. Posts: 392	Re: 59AB In A `51 Pickup Yes it will fit the 1/2 ton truck trans

07-14-2011, 09:08 AM	#3
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: 59AB In A `51 Pickup 1951 was a transition year, and the trans may not fit without an adapter. However the 49-50 transmissions will. A better choice would be the 49-50 Mercury trans with OD, you might have some clutch linkage putzing to do.

07-14-2011, 11:29 AM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: 59AB In A `51 Pickup Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The 59A type engine will fit up to a 51 pickup transmission but there are other differences that may affect the installation. You will have to use the earlier clutch & flywheel for the 59A types. The early type water pumps will fit up to the frame OK. As long as you own the truck, you will know what is different on the front. The next guy down the road will be scratching his head for sure.