Engine Mounting

[Fordman487]

Does anyone know the differences in a 1935 and 1936 front flathead engine mounting bracket? I know the mounting bracket is different but am not sure what the difference is- are they interchangeable? Thanks!

[Willit Stop]

I guess you're referring to the water inlets/motor mounts.I could be wrong but I believe the '36 inlets point down about 10-15 degrees and the 35's point pretty much straight out.As I said,I could be wrong.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Willit Stop

I guess you're referring to the water inlets/motor mounts.I could be wrong but I believe the '36 inlets point down about 10-15 degrees and the 35's point pretty much straight out.As I said,I could be wrong.

The two years are different. The '35 is straight, as seen in the pic below of a '35, with "48-" prefix number (1935). The '35 and '36 radiators have different angles on the water necks. DD



This one below looks like a '36.

[rotorwrench]

The 36 mount platforms flow straight in to the center line of the hose outlet where the 1935 mount platforms sort of make a Z curve to down below the water outlet. 1935 P/Ns 48-6030/31 and 1936 P/Ns 68-6030/31

[Fordman487]

Thank you everyone. I guess in order to use a '36 motor in a '35 truck with a '35 radiator you'd need to do some reworking of the radiator?

[FireEngineMike]

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Can Fordman487 install his 1935 water inlet/engine mounts on a 1936 engine and have everything drop right in without change on his 1935 truck?

[rotorwrench]

There is not that much difference between the center lines of 1935 & 1936 mounts. Now the 1933/34 mounts are different. The major difference is that the 1935 is more recessed than the 1936 in where the stub is positioned to meat the hose. If the radiator output tubes protrude farther on the 1935 then there might be some clearance problems.

[V8COOPMAN]

Here's a really good comparison of the differences, compliments of JM 35 Sedan. DD

[B-nut]

Fordman487, Hey JM35sedan has a pair of these water outlets for sale for the 35.