Thread: Engine for 30 "A" Truck project

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I have a 302 in a model A framed '27, so the swap would be similar. True, they are a little longer but also narrower. Recent developments have made it easier to do, the biggest help coming from shortened water pump kits that trim about 1.5 to 2 inches off the snout.

Mine is an original Model A frame that I boxed and modified with lots of crossmembers to take out the inherent twist they are known for. I used a Speedway engine crossmember, and Speedway transmission crossmember, welded into place. I am running a 3 speed stickshift, but a C4 or other automatic would be even easier due to no clutch linkage needed.

It makes a great swap, although you may have to cut into the firewall a little. The Ford is a little lighter than the 350 Chevy, and at shows people would walk up all the time and say "glad to see a Ford in there instead of another Chevy." Ford engines are a little more to build, but nowhere what the flathead would be.

Hope some of these pictures help you out.

Don

PS: When I built the car about 17 years ago short water pumps were not available, so mine is stock.......and very long. When I redo the car I am going to go with a shortened one.