The Ford Barn

Walt Dupont--Me. · 05-19-2014, 07:15 PM

I think I posted this engine awhile ago while I was building it. I just got around running it. It seems good to run a stock engine once in awhile, it's so smooth. I'm use to building these street engine with cam and carbs ect. Walt

Flathead · 05-19-2014, 09:03 PM

It takes a lot of will power to do one TOTALLY stock.

Ray Balukas · 05-20-2014, 02:57 AM

It looks awesome Walt, can't wait to hear it Purr! Ray

38 coupe · 05-20-2014, 05:09 AM

What is the setup for running a fan on an 8BA in a 37? The stock setup won't allow you to move the generator forward and keep the stock fan. The 8BA generator is forward. What is done?

Walt Dupont--Me. · 05-20-2014, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 38 coupe

What is the setup for running a fan on an 8BA in a 37? The stock setup won't allow you to move the generator forward and keep the stock fan. The 8BA generator is forward. What is done?

Ray may answer that question. He has ran this setup in his 37 delivery. If it was me I probably would use an electric fan. Walt

blucar · 05-20-2014, 09:01 AM

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I have a friend that has an 8BA engine in a '37 1/2 ton.. Pretty straight forward deal.
Many years ago I did a couple of 8BA engine swaps into '36 and '37 Fords. The main issue to contend with is the 8BA water-pumps.. You have to have either truck or '49/50 Merc pumps that have the motor mount ears incorporated into the pumps. You also need the '49-50 Merc mount spacers as shown in the attached pix. The '49-50 Merc mount spacers have an off-set in the bolt pattern, plus they compensate for the shorter 8BA pumps. Using the exhaust manifolds that are correct for the vehicle also makes the swap easier..

Ray Balukas · 05-20-2014, 04:51 PM

The 8BA in my Panel is using a generator mounted Fan maybe from the original engine. , truck water pumps, and regular motor mounts. It fits perfect. If I knew how to post pictures I would. Ray

38 coupe · 05-20-2014, 06:32 PM

My memory is that the 37-39 trucks had a higher top tank and more space between the engine and the radiator than the 37-39 standard 85 horse sedans. There is limited room between the generator and the radiator in the stock 85 horse 37-39 sedans.

I guess if you used the very short fan from a 35-36 then the more forward 8BA generator would work with a fan on it. I am aware of the water pump, bell housing, and exhaust manifold needs, thanks though.

05-19-2014, 09:03 PM	#2
Flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 1,497	Re: 8ba in a 37 sedan delivery It takes a lot of will power to do one TOTALLY stock.

05-20-2014, 02:57 AM	#3
Ray Balukas Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Deerfield N.H. Posts: 294	Re: 8ba in a 37 sedan delivery It looks awesome Walt, can't wait to hear it Purr! Ray

05-20-2014, 05:09 AM	#4
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: 8ba in a 37 sedan delivery What is the setup for running a fan on an 8BA in a 37? The stock setup won't allow you to move the generator forward and keep the stock fan. The 8BA generator is forward. What is done?

05-20-2014, 04:51 PM	#7
Ray Balukas Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Deerfield N.H. Posts: 294	Re: 8ba in a 37 sedan delivery The 8BA in my Panel is using a generator mounted Fan maybe from the original engine. , truck water pumps, and regular motor mounts. It fits perfect. If I knew how to post pictures I would. Ray

05-20-2014, 06:32 PM	#8
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: 8ba in a 37 sedan delivery My memory is that the 37-39 trucks had a higher top tank and more space between the engine and the radiator than the 37-39 standard 85 horse sedans. There is limited room between the generator and the radiator in the stock 85 horse 37-39 sedans. I guess if you used the very short fan from a 35-36 then the more forward 8BA generator would work with a fan on it. I am aware of the water pump, bell housing, and exhaust manifold needs, thanks though.