Thread: 1946 Ford Coupe and no ideas

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I love the look of a flathead - but they weren't/aren't called steamers for no reason. Yes, you can get them so they produce reasonable power (about the same as a 1990 four cylinder Mustang). For that amount of money you can transplant a 302/351W and have real world reliability instead of old world pain. Parts are seldom easily available at your local Advance Auto or for that matter, even NAPA and when they are, expensive. The car has a 6 volt POSITIVE ground system, so there are problems finding simple electrical parts. Now, with all that said, and while you are 'militarized' get it running and have some fun, then later, after some good planning and a mods parts list in hand, then do your engine transplant. For sure we'll help here - either way

randyr, That little sedan has a 351 W and a C-4 Tranny. I guess I should not blame Ford altoghether for this as I am sure some of it is my fault. I just don't understand this motor and there seems to be a new problem everyday. Some of those problems are just not related to the motor tranny problems but the ones that are make it a miserable little car.

RS

Originally Posted by Hombre259

randyr, That little sedan has a 351 W and a C-4 Tranny. I guess I should not blame Ford altoghether for this as I am sure some of it is my fault. I just don't understand this motor and there seems to be a new problem everyday. Some of those problems are just not related to the motor tranny problems but the ones that are make it a miserable little car.

RS

.......an engine with a carb and distributor, be it Ford, Chebbie or any other make is nothing but a big air pump that has a set of spark plugs to make an air fuel mixture burn to turn a long shaft that eventually turns a wheel-tire combo to make the car go down the road. Sometimes that combo, it's doomed to daily pain and eventual destruction no matter how much loving care, money, gifts of premium liquids and attention you give it - just like some ladies I have known in the distant past