Hi all, I'm curious to know the engine bay dimensions of the '38/39, 40/41, and 42-47's in comparison to the '48-52 engine bays. Thanks.

 

OK, I'll ask it a different way.

I have a 1948 F1 frame, and as I look at pics of the '41-47 frames, they look pretty darn close to being the same. I have always liked the earlier pickups, and I've often thought about putting a '46/47 Mercury body onto my F1 frame (there is a Ford version 1.5 ton local to me for sale). But with a big V8, I'm curious to see if the engine bays are close enough the same, that I can make everything fit without tearing the inner fenders off. I've seen big engines in the '48-52's, but not so much in the earlier pickups without mods. So my question is, what can fit into the earlier pickups without butchering the inner fenders? (recessing the firewall, isn't a big deal)

 

OK, I think I got it. 26" in front, 40" in back. Plenty of room for a big engine.

 

havi, i would think the only real issue would be the steering box having exhaust manifolds against it. obviously, setting engine back as far as possible would be ideal, and give the most space.

 

I've got a '47 with a GM 427 squeezed in. (See https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...way-guide.html ) Just have to pay attention to the headers...

 

True, I hope to find out when the snow melts. Looking to use a 345 IH I have laying around.

 

Here's a 523 (460) BB Ford. I used the stock inner fenders with mods for the tube shocks:

 

Thanks, Greg! I plan on tube shocks as well, since the '48 f1 frame already uses them.

Another question for everyone: I believe the 38-47 are about the same size, right?

I ask, because I like the barrel nose trucks, and there's a couple bodies on the local CL, though he wants an arm and a leg, and then there's the '47 truck close by. Only time will tell which I end up with.

 

New member here, please forgive if this is not the correct place to put this.

I'm planning a resto-mod on a 1940 Ford 1-ton. Plan is to put a Deutz TCD914L6, Eaton FSO-5206 (possible Eaton EV2 in reverse behind it), and a Ford 9".

Just looking for engine bay dimensions for this to ensure that the Deutz can fit.

Thanks.

 

Pics of the 40 one ton? Is this deutz air cooled? I'm running a cummins 6at 210 cu in inline six turbo diesel in my '47 one ton.

 

I don't have one yet, just doing research to make sure everything could fit.

Yes, the Deutz would be the air cooled version. I'd also put a Kineteco HSS/HSR spring starter on it.
My goal is to make a comfortable daily driver, that is EMP proof (hence diesel, spring starter, etc).
Yes, I'll run an electrical system (got to have lights, want a radio, etc.); but for the truck to work, I want it completely mechanical.

According to Deutz, the distance from the front to rear of the engine is 43-inches, width is 28.4-inches, and height is 46.6-inches.
I'll look up the specs on the engine you stated, cummins 6at, and see if its about the same size.
Thanks.

 

This thread is a little older, but thought I'd throw my experience in here for anyone looking in the future. I have a 1941 Pickup and I installed a 5.4L Triton and tranny from a 2000 F-150. There was no modification necessary at all to the inner fender wells. The only issue was the oil filter that sticks out to the side had to have a relocation kit to put the filter on the frame next to the engine. I did have to recess the firewall, but there's plenty of room for the stock exhaust manifolds, and everything else under the hood. Don't have the numbers for dimensions handy, but I'll post pics.

 

Thanks. At first glance you wouldn't think it would fit, but then you see that it does. Nice.