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Motorhead Message Central => Rodder's Roundtable => Topic started by: Okiedokie on March 16, 2009, 01:54:39 PM

Title: Ford small block in a 40
Post by: Okiedokie on March 16, 2009, 01:54:39 PM
I see more and more 39/40's with SBF motors and uncut firewalls. Can anyone educate me as to how this is being accomplished? I stole this picture from Lynn Pew. www.pewsplace.com  Joe
Title: Ford small block in a 40
Post by: enjenjo on March 16, 2009, 02:04:48 PM
You can do it using a short water pump kit from Ford Motorsports. It gains about 2" FWIW this is a reverse rotation pump.
Title: Ford small block in a 40
Post by: Okiedokie on March 16, 2009, 02:20:03 PM
Is this the one?

M-8501-E351S*
Title: Ford small block in a 40
Post by: enjenjo on March 16, 2009, 04:52:00 PM
Quote from: "Okiedokie"Is this the one?

M-8501-E351S*

No, this is the one. You can get it at Summit for a better price. They also have the March pulley set that matches it.  You are on your own for accessory brackets, I made the ones I used.

http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=2079
Title: Ford small block in a 40
Post by: Okiedokie on March 16, 2009, 05:17:16 PM
Thanks enjenjo, SBC looks better after all. Joe
Title: Ford small block in a 40
Post by: 57larry on March 16, 2009, 06:58:43 PM
i like sbc in 40's better
Title: Ford small block in a 40
Post by: Pep on March 19, 2009, 06:59:37 PM
There is more than one way to get a Ford in a Ford. I managed to get a Cleveland into my 37 without cutting the firewall. The way I did it was not with a shorter water pump, it was a modified radiator with a "V"ed top tank. That made it possible to push it further into the grill. Here are some pics to show.
(http://www.pepsgarage.com/DSCF1151.JPG)
(http://www.pepsgarage.com/2007_092337updates0001.JPG)

It runs cool in all situations and proves that you can fit a Ford in a Ford. It just takes a bit of thought and determination.....and I think it looks better than a Chev anyway :wink:
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