motor question
 

ok for all you pureists out there dont read this :D

would a 47, 337CI lincoln motor fit in a MKI carrier? and what mods would i have to do? i know the water hoses, and exhaust, what else?

thanks
dave

it seems that all the good 85HP motors are up north, and i see that there is a newer one near me for just a $300. i know the fan is wrong (too low), and the hoses need rerouting, just wondering what other problems i would have. im not looking at throwing a suppercharger in it, just maybe going to 100 HP thats all.

thanks
dave

Re-engining
 

If you watch Year of the Carrier there's an interview with a chap who put a Dodge 318 into a LP2A and in his words "destroyed the original diff in about two seconds"

He now runs an Eaton 2 speed diff and reckons it will do about 100 Km/h. Scary.

337 is a lot bigger
 

The 337 cu.in. Lincoln or Ford F8 truck engine is a lot bigger heavier and has significantly more power and torque. I have a 49 Lincoln Cosmopolitin with that engine and it is a monster.

I wonder if the drive train on a carrier is going to enjoy the torque that this engine can produce.

ok, ok, point taken LOL
but i was hoping to get it up to freeway speed:devil:
dave

by the way the M2A2 bradley will do 65MPH+, dont ask me how i know.

HOT ROD LINCOLN ENGINE
 

Well putting a HOT ROD LINCOLN engine would have done it. The 49 Lincoln first year for that engine was the first car since the Cord that would do 100+MPH off the showroom floor. I've got one that was bored out to 350 cu.in. which in its prime would do 120 plains rear end 3 speed manaual transmission with overdrive.

My brother has a 48 Ford Flat Head V8 industrial engine low hours (fire booster pump in a hospital) which he might sell and ship for the right price.

re engine carrier
 

Theres a LP2 over here that runs a 308 Holden V8 with a 400 auto transmission, Its been around for quite awhile and to date has had no problems. Just up the road from me is a British OP carrier ,the owner is going to box the flathead for storage and drop a 350 chev in with auto. I myself would love an original flathead, but due to the cost of rebuilding one here ( NZ $6000) will most probably opt for a modern V8 ($600) just to get the beastie up and running so as to enjoy the carrier while working towards fitting the original drive chain at a later date. Cheers David...

hey dave, thats my plan also.
dave

I have been running a 1953 Merc Truck engine in my Carrier for about two years now,It produces approx 110 hp Cruises down the road easily and power turns no problem,I can also tun up the points in a few minites as appossed to the Crab style Distributor.

regards Jeff

late model flatty
 

Dave, I just happen to have a late model 1949 - 53 flathead Ford V8 for sale.
Only problem is that I am up here in Ontario, a bit of a drive from Texas.
PM me for details.

will the eng covers fit corectly over the newer engins?

thanks for the eng offer, but i just got the bill from the sand blaster today, :)

the eng will have to wait a month or two.
dave