Will it fit??
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Just so you are aware, 1954 239 engines are a completely different beast than the 48/53 Flathead L Head 8BA/8RT 239 engines you were initially seeking.
The 1954 is a Y block engine with overhead valves and whatnot and is of a generational redesign.
The 1954 is a Y block engine with overhead valves and whatnot and is of a generational redesign.
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What bell housings are in play? Will the starter motor line up through the menagerie?
How do you plan to mount the motor as the two mount very differently?
Will the differences in oil pan geometry fit around the cross members, steering and whatnot?
Take a step back as it may not be as straight forward as you think.
How do you plan to mount the motor as the two mount very differently?
Will the differences in oil pan geometry fit around the cross members, steering and whatnot?
Take a step back as it may not be as straight forward as you think.
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Not directly, no, if we're talking about a Y block 239 being installed in a 50 F1 pickup. The bellhousing bolt pattern is different. Once upon a time there were conversion bellhousings available to do such a swap, but they may be difficult to find today.
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Thanks for taking the time to answer, it is great to have a site like this and people around to help with questions.
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