Ford Flathead Clutch Install: 59 AB 239 with a 1939 Box in a 1937 Ford

This time at the Quick Speed Shop I'm bolting up the 10 inch clutch to the 59 AB flathead going in my 1937 Ford. I am using a 1939 transmission for the better syncros. I go over the pilot bearing install, clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing. The clutch goes together smooth and seems to work good.
Parts used in this video:
ThirdGenAuto.com
Millworks Hot Rod Shop
Dennis Carpenter Restorations
CW Moss Ford Parts
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[@Raydawg]

Awesome clutch action, getting them bolts in looked fun. She looks awesome. Thanks for the video

[@QuickSpeedShop]

I hope it shifts as good as it looks.

[@tomwilkinson2184]

Thanks for sharing this! Great job! She's looking Really Nice!!

[@QuickSpeedShop]

Thanks 👍

[@morgandollar5806]

Every expensive part will pay off for a super nice ride. You are progressing fine on this project. Nice work!!

[@QuickSpeedShop]

Thank you.

[@tdeje]

cool louvers on the inner fenders !

[@mark98070]

160* thermostats...Didn't realize the old Ford flatheads ran that cool. the build is looking good!

[@QuickSpeedShop]

Since some flatheads could run hot I wanted to get the cooler T stats to get the coolant flowing faster.

[@flatheadronsgarage7345]

Sometimes you need something and EvilBay has it, but you payyyyyyy. I know, trust me. But where else ::.. Like watching you. I’ll be changing out my friends 37 trans next week. Cheers 🍻 👍👍👍

[@QuickSpeedShop]

Just got motor running. Hope to drive car soon. Good luck with your swap and thanks for watching

[@harrycatrell1471]

Thanks for sharing this conversion! 'Interesting about that mount for the right-side motor mount being removable. Smart thinking using the longer bolts to start the clutch, too! The whole clutch thing had me cracking up...is the bottom half of the bellhousing part of the oil pan on that flathead? Enjoy! Be safe!

[@QuickSpeedShop]

Yes, the oil pan has the lower half of the bellhousing. It's a hold over design from the T and A engines. When the Y block came out in '54 that disappeared.

[@ninja63639]

This makes me glad the 8ba I have has a removable bellhousing. Did you make that engine hoist plate and cart?

[@QuickSpeedShop]

Yes. Made the plate. Cart is a shopping cart minus the basket.

[@600miles]

I have a '37 slantback 2 door sedan. I was going to hire out the clutch job but couldn't find anyone who wanted to do it, will do it myself now that I have room in my garage. How did you know you needed a 10" instead of 9" clutch?

[@QuickSpeedShop]

The clutch size is determined by engine year. I'm running a 1946-48 59AB and that takes a 10" clutch. I believe the stock '37 85 hp 21 stud uses a 9" clutch.

[@600miles]

@@QuickSpeedShop I look forward to more of your '37 Ford vids. Last year when I needed clutch help, Zero 1937 Ford Clutch specific vids on KZbin.

[@QuickSpeedShop]

Thanks. I'll get it back out in the spring to finish it up.

[@rustytrucksaustralia-graem4115]

Hi Guys, what is the Centre Bearing Part Number? - gonna put one in my racing spares box...

[@QuickSpeedShop]

I don't know the part numbers. You can look it up at Speedway Motors I would think.

[@MonstersMashPlymouth]

Question I have a Ford Flathead Engine 255CI what Ford transmission can I use, prefer manual transmission thx

[@QuickSpeedShop]

Do you want to use a torque tube transmission or open? If torque tube and you want the shifter on the case, you want the '39 transmission. If you want a side shift transmission, torque tube, use a '40-'48 transmission. If it's open you can use any Ford 3 or 4 speed with a flathead adapter. You can also run late model Ford T5 5 speed with an adapter. Just Google Ford flathead transmission adapter.