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Dec 31, 2007 | 10:53 PM

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With a 3.25 or there abouts the fuel mileage should go up quite a ways.
What do you have now with the swap Chris?

Jan 1, 2008 | 12:04 AM

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3.73 in the 9" that i got from ryan and an option to change the pumpkin out for 3.25 if i wish. In regards to cracking: it is possible to have it crack and still be runable. Just have to keep in mind that ther isnt too much material between the cylinder walls and the water jackets in the block or in the heads

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Jan 1, 2008 | 12:11 AM

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3.73 is what my 56 M100 came with stock, it didn`t seem too bad when driving it down on the road. I never pushed it to any extent.

Jan 1, 2008 | 12:15 AM

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ill run it and see how it goes, worse case senario i take ryan up on the offer and switch to 3.5 or 3.25 gears. No biggie, hey remember you telling me that you had a new fuel tank for your stang(s) were you planning on using it or was it one of those things you happened to get and might not use. Ill be interested in it if its for sale. It would save me shipping and duty.

Jan 1, 2008 | 12:26 AM

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I bought the tank just before I sold the 65 Coupe 4 years ago so now this tank is for the 53 M100.

Jan 1, 2008 | 12:27 AM

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coolness, great minds think alike

Jan 1, 2008 | 06:48 AM

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boy all these sounds of the oldies getting complete makes me think of a sweet convoy comming to the yorkton cruise night this summer...

anyone up for it??

Jan 1, 2008 | 11:39 AM

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Not trying to be a jerk here but if you don't defiantly know that you want a Flathead you shouldn't use one then. I suggest Prep you just stick with the modern system, I appreciate that you see the value in a stock truck, but save yourself the hassle.

You know you would want a flathead when the thought of any other motor disgusts you.

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Jan 1, 2008 | 07:25 PM

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all this talk about flatheads is making me wanna go and strip mine, start getting her ready for rebuild and tractor install!! YIPPEE

Jan 1, 2008 | 07:32 PM

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Tractor install?
Do tell more....

Jan 1, 2008 | 07:34 PM

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speaking of tractors...did they ever put the 300 I6 in a tractor??

Jan 1, 2008 | 07:38 PM

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A joint plan with my uncle is to put a flathead V8 into a 9N with the Sherman step up gearbox. its in the works, might be a while till i get to it, but it will happen

Jan 1, 2008 | 07:44 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 96sherm

speaking of tractors...did they ever put the 300 I6 in a tractor??

Never heard of a factory tractor with a pickup style motor. But Ford inline motors 240 & 300 industrial versions were VERY popular in swathers. New Holland also used a 300 in a combine.

The 300 was used in everything almost but Don't recall a tractor.

Speaking of Flatheads I really hope my new head gaskets come on Wednesday sure be nice to back it out of the shop all restored soundin perfect.... one can dream.

AND then maybe get to rebuild my 352 before back to work, oh now I'm excited.

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Jan 1, 2008 | 07:48 PM

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they would be a good engine for those units. great low end torque all day long. sounds like you have made some promising progress??

Jan 1, 2008 | 07:51 PM

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The 352 is for the 67, the frame is ready to go and most body work is done but motor hasn't been touched since tear down.