'50 Ford flathead in '49 Merc

Hello, completely new at building old cars and I found a 1949 Mercury with no engine. I have found a 1950 Ford 239 flathead V8 and I would like to know if anyone can tell me what to expect if I put the Ford engine in the Mercury car.
Thanks

 

Welcome from Indy. move your question to the main board and someone will know.

 

Welcome from Minnesota

 

Welcome to the hamb. My '49 Merc had a ford flathead in it when I bought it so it can be done. Bolts right up from what I can see.

 

Welcome from Kansas.

 

Welcome from Texas!

 

I think the merc has different water pump legs compared to the car but I may be wrong. I got a truck flathead to put in my 51 and all I had to do was get merc water pumps.

 

Welcome from Tennessee .

 

install engine, put in gas , have fun!!

 

Lots of cool possibilities with a 49 Merc. Ford engine sounds OK but in my opinion you can put a small block Chevy in just about anything except a good Mopar. Have fun and Welcome.

 

water pumps are different put merc pumps on ford engine and it will bolt right in found that out when i was 13 tried to put 51 merc engine in a 49 ford coupe couldnt figure out why it wouldnt bolt in. dad made me get car out of yard before i found out the secret. still would like to have a 49 ford coupe with a flatty and that was 50 years ago.

 

welcome

 

Welcome to the H.A.M.B. It fits right in with the right pumps. You just have a few less cubic inches and horsepower.

 

Agree with "Lost".....Just use the correct water pumps, gas' er up, and ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!

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