mojojojo78
Active member
Hello all,
I am new to the forum and posted my intro already.
Right now I need some technical information on the 226 L6 Flathead. I have a 221 V8 flathead in my 1941 Tudor. The motor needs to be rebuilt, but at this time I don't have that kind of cash. I found a guy with a nice 226 for really cheap. Plus, I like the inlines.
So here are the questions:
1. Are there any parts that interchange between the V8 and L6, mainly flywheel, clutch and pressure plate and starter?
2. Will I have to have special engine mounts made, or will the stock ones fit in the same location?
3. Is there a provision for the anti-chatter rods?
4. Where do you get parts for these? I have looked at Macs, Dennis Carpenter and Bob Drake. Can't find anything really. Mostly need tune-up parts. I believe these use the Autolite 216 plugs.
5. Is there any conversion for the distributor, like the D.U.I. unit? I didn't even find a Pertronix kit.
6. Any dual exhaust headers like Fenton, or anything really?
7. Can the intake be modified to run a 2 barrel like a Holley 94 or an Autolite 2100? Which would be better? I have two 94s and a 2100 that I can use.
Well, these are my questions so far. I am still debating on the best route to go at this time. I am leaning toward the six, mainly because it puts out the same power as my current V8 and it's different. How many Fords do you see with the L6? They have mostly been converted to V8's.
I appreciate any help.
I am new to the forum and posted my intro already.
Right now I need some technical information on the 226 L6 Flathead. I have a 221 V8 flathead in my 1941 Tudor. The motor needs to be rebuilt, but at this time I don't have that kind of cash. I found a guy with a nice 226 for really cheap. Plus, I like the inlines.
So here are the questions:
1. Are there any parts that interchange between the V8 and L6, mainly flywheel, clutch and pressure plate and starter?
2. Will I have to have special engine mounts made, or will the stock ones fit in the same location?
3. Is there a provision for the anti-chatter rods?
4. Where do you get parts for these? I have looked at Macs, Dennis Carpenter and Bob Drake. Can't find anything really. Mostly need tune-up parts. I believe these use the Autolite 216 plugs.
5. Is there any conversion for the distributor, like the D.U.I. unit? I didn't even find a Pertronix kit.
6. Any dual exhaust headers like Fenton, or anything really?
7. Can the intake be modified to run a 2 barrel like a Holley 94 or an Autolite 2100? Which would be better? I have two 94s and a 2100 that I can use.
Well, these are my questions so far. I am still debating on the best route to go at this time. I am leaning toward the six, mainly because it puts out the same power as my current V8 and it's different. How many Fords do you see with the L6? They have mostly been converted to V8's.
I appreciate any help.