flathead to smallblock
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Joined: May 2007
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From: south Fl.
I really don't see where anyone is giving you an opinion beyond your initial question but maybe I missed something. Putting a Small block of any make into your truck is relatively easy, The part that takes time is the rest of the stuff, radiator, wiring, hoses, fan shroud ect. I don't see where anyone questioned your mechanical abilities either, but I do question your thoughts when you seem to be unsure about some of the basics of your truck as it sits, ( i.e. 8.8 rearend ) in post #14. No one can help you without knowing, all the facts. I hate to see you walk away, There is a world of knowledge on this board.
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From: Western NY
Checker, I hate to see you and your truck leave this site. It is a great resource - you only get put of it what you put into it. Make relationships, follow other's builds, share more about your truck. We are in the same region and I offered to meet up and lend a hand and my years of experience working on these things and even mocked up my parts in sititu to take a photograph specifically to walk you through a diagram. If the answers are not to your liking, maybe you should think about pumping the breaks and reevaluate your stance instead of killing the messenger; we are not keeping the easy as pie all in one box conversion kits a secret from you.
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Im not here to flame. Just stating facts. No one has answered your questions to your likings. I see you have posted the same question in the y block forum and you posted looking for a shop to do the “kit” swap. Asking for a shop within 300 miles tells me about your mechanic abilities. It’s your truck to do as you please. I will say many times people get in over their heads and the fine people on this site are trying to save you the grief of a failed project. If your skill level requires a shop to do the build you might want to reconsider the direction and enjoy the truck as it currently is
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From: AKRON ohio
Sure whatever you say..........
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From: Bothell & Silverdale, WA
Interesting where he refers to himself as the third person, and the choice of words used in the sentence structure suggests that he may have challenges beyond mechanical aptitude, so therefore should be given the utmost indulgence. That said, the OP should give deference to the forum through giving the most accurate information as possible. It would be a shame to see a new member leave without seeing a pic of his truck, but as with almost all internet forums you don't need a moderator to cancel a membership, you just don't participate anymore, but you can still lurk at your hearts content.
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From: AKRON ohio
Interesting where he refers to himself as the third person, and the choice of words used in the sentence structure suggests that he may have challenges beyond mechanical aptitude, so therefore should be given the utmost indulgence. That said, the OP should give deference to the forum through giving the most accurate information as possible. It would be a shame to see a new member leave without seeing a pic of his truck, but as with almost all internet forums you don't need a moderator to cancel a membership, you just don't participate anymore, but you can still lurk at your hearts content.
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From: Burbank, WA
Yeah, they are mighty proud of these kits. Here's the one I was thinking of: https://transmissionadapters.com/col...nd-older-trans
Note that and the eBay one are for the pre-8BA trannies, I can't figure what difference that would make.
Note that and the eBay one are for the pre-8BA trannies, I can't figure what difference that would make.
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Tuned
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Flathead to smallblock
I have a 1950 Ford F1 with a flathead V8 and looking to change to a smallblock Ford motor. Are there motor mounts out there compatible for the swap ? What type of wiring harness would I need for a 6 to 12volt conversion? Would Mac's have what I need ? Thanks in advance to all.
P.S. Put me NEXT in line if you want to sell that Flathead !!!😊
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2017
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I found my engine mounts for my 302 at POL, and I do think they have several adapter options, but I'll also jump in and ask, why pull the flattie when it runs? I would be running mine if it hadn't been out of the truck for 47 years with a suspected cracked block. There's nothing like an original flat head V8, and you could drive a 302 in virtually anything else and get the same feeling. What I love about these old trucks is what they drive and feel like. There's a strong chance my truck ends up with a flat head back in it in the future.
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