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Old 03-21-2019, 09:29 AM   #1
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Default 8ba in 36 5 window

Has anyone any experience in handling steady rod installation on an 8ba in a 36 5 window with a 39 transmission.

Any ideas or help would be appreciated.
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Old 03-21-2019, 01:39 PM   #2
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Default Re: 8ba in 36 5 window

Look here:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163974
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https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-coupe.243922/ one of the biggest problems is making the 8BA fan set up work.
Modification is needed.

Here is a thread that tells how another Fordbarn member did it. Read last thread and links.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...8ba+1936+coupe

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Default Re: 8ba in 36 5 window

Had a 50 Merc engine in a 36 convertible back in the 50's. Don't remember any problems.
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Old 03-21-2019, 11:29 PM   #4
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Default Re: 8ba in 36 5 window

Marvin, you may have to turn/grind forged stop off, then run a thread die on for 1" or so. Spin first nut down to have adjustable stop. Trap bellhousing with second nut. Lock washers.
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Old 03-21-2019, 11:34 PM   #5
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Default Re: 8ba in 36 5 window

Look at 19forty links. best to my knowledge the fan becomes an issue, thought about doing it once. Angled radiator on a 36.

Truck engine parts will link to a earlier transmission. Waterpumps needed too and the oil pan. Trucks still had a straight axle. Had a cracked truck block with all the goodies. Pasted it to a club member.

Some more to read
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=991078
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-coupe.243922/


Some more... on 8ba/rt to 39 trans.
https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=161099



Best of luck, hope to see the progress!

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Old 03-22-2019, 09:34 AM   #6
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Marvin, you may have to turn/grind forged stop off, then run a thread die on for 1" or so. Spin first nut down to have adjustable stop. Trap bellhousing with second nut. Lock washers.
Am I the only one who doesn't understand meaning of the above post?
Please clarify.
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Old 03-22-2019, 10:32 AM   #7
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Default Re: 8ba in 36 5 window

Seems fairly clear to me. Not sure I totally agree with the approach, but I understand what is suggested. 34p-kup is recommending grinding the original flange off (most likely forged, not case) so the stay rods are a consistent diameter. Then using a die to thread the section where the flange was and using a nut on either side of the hole in the bellhousing/block so that the effective length of the stay rods are adjustable. The issue I see is that the 8ba does not have the holes required for the stay rods, correct. So, a plate needs to be added to accommodate the rods.
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Old 03-22-2019, 11:40 AM   #8
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Thank you for clearing that up for me. When I installed an 8BA in 40 Ford I welded ears to the stamped steel Merc bellhousing. Made shorter rods and sold the originals. Worked out fine and dandy.
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Thank you! I think we have a solution.

I knew the fordbarn had the answer.
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Old 03-23-2019, 06:59 AM   #10
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Thank you! I think we have a solution.

I knew the fordbarn had the answer.
Be sure to position the welded tabs so the rods don't interfere with the clutch or brake pedal up and down movement in all 4 gears.
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