8BA in a 35/36

[jrvariel48]

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

I don't have a picture handy to post here, but when I did this conversion many years ago on a 35 coupe, I recall the top hoses connected to the thermostat housing necks, and were basically a straight shot up to the inlet tubes on a stock '35 radiator, either small or large top tank versions.

Thanks JM. I'm trying to stay away from the flex hose because of the look of it.
I'm going to prop the radiator on today and get some measurements. I'll see what I come up with.
Thanks, Joe

[Ol' Ron]

Coopman, is that a Beach 18 in your Avatar???? I had a ride in one of them back in the early 50's from Miami to Key west, stopped at several places on the way to deliver news papers and other stuff. hen he too off he used both engines, then shut one down to an Idle. Not sure why I was in the plane/ I think my Harley broke down and I had to get back to the base??

[mogiley]

on my 36 with an 8ba i bought sbc thermostat housing that swivel from ebay then milled to fit

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Coopman, is that a Beach 18 in your Avatar???? I had a ride in one of them back in the early 50's from Miami to Key west, stopped at several places on the way to deliver news papers and other stuff. hen he too off he used both engines, then shut one down to an Idle. Not sure why I was in the plane/ I think my Harley broke down and I had to get back to the base??

Ol' Ron.....The picture below is a Beech 18. Compare it with MY avatar. My pic is a Cessna T-50......in fact, it's Sky King's T-50. DD




Ron...I know you've forgotten, but you asked about my avatar about five years ago. Click on the link below and read posts #10 and #11.


https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...light=beech+18






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[jrvariel48]

Originally Posted by mogiley

on my 36 with an 8ba i bought sbc thermostat housing that swivel from ebay then milled to fit

Nice move! Got any pics?

[oldbugger]

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if your test fitting for hose length, put the radiator support rods on, to get the correct angle. it was more than I thought

[jrvariel48]

Originally Posted by oldbugger

if your test fitting for hose length, put the radiator support rods on, to get the correct angle. it was more than I thought

Exactly what I did and it's about a 7" offset!!! It's gonna look horrible!

[Brian]

Got no photos sorry, but what I did was use a couple of Flathead Jack's thermostat housings to suit the big radiator hose...cut each one parallel with the flange, about 5/8" up. This allowed me to 'orientate' each outlet to suit a straight length of hose [as original in 35], and TIG welded them back on. Still not perfectly in line [one side more so than the other], but I could use original 35 top hoses.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by mogiley

just spent a week doing the same thing ,i took a1936 generator fan mount cut the shaft off made a new shaft mounted denso alternator to 1936 gen mount with fan and dual carbs and it all fits and works

These are the pics of the mods that mogiley talks about in post #16 above. DD





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[Bursonaw]

Here is mine. Hoses wrapped with a stainless hose cover from a dress up kit.




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[jrvariel48]

Wow awesome looking motors!! Thank for the pics!