Hi all...
I have a '49 Ford F-3 with flat-head V8 that I would like to fix up and repower with either Ford 2700 series or Perkins 6/354 and make into my tractor hauling rig.
Couple of questions:
1. What was the approximate weight of the stock V8/trans combination?
2. Which diesel engine would you recommend and are there any 5-speed trans that would bolt up without modification? What do these motors weigh? Will these produce sufficient power to be useable in this application?
3. Ford F-3 had GVW of 6800 pounds...What would be maximum loaded trailer weight? Gooseneck or bumper pull recommendations?
4. Has anyone done this or similar project on this vintage Ford?
Thanks in advance
I have a '49 Ford F-3 with flat-head V8 that I would like to fix up and repower with either Ford 2700 series or Perkins 6/354 and make into my tractor hauling rig.
Couple of questions:
1. What was the approximate weight of the stock V8/trans combination?
2. Which diesel engine would you recommend and are there any 5-speed trans that would bolt up without modification? What do these motors weigh? Will these produce sufficient power to be useable in this application?
3. Ford F-3 had GVW of 6800 pounds...What would be maximum loaded trailer weight? Gooseneck or bumper pull recommendations?
4. Has anyone done this or similar project on this vintage Ford?
Thanks in advance