Passenger car 1956 Merc Y-Block, going in a 32 frame, being built to run at Bonneville, Maxton, etc.   I plan to bolt it up to a TH400 trans, 8.8 Ford Explorere rear end, 4 inch dropped front axle (Superbell), and a transeverse rear leaf set up.  4 wheel discs all around.

I can figure this out, but might was well ask:  how far back from the front x-member is your harmonic balancer?  How tall does your block sit on/in the frame?  3 degrees nose up, then go from there, right?

I have the 2 bolt holes on each side of the block, which are for the motor mounts. If I build rigid mounts, I do not need steady rests, correct?

My deuce frame has some SBC 350 motor mount tabs, which look good, I'm jsut not sure I can adapt them to fit my Merc.

I can keep the stock passenger car oil pan, and build a Flathead style biscuit mount, right? No changes required?

I HEARD that small block Ford (302) and SBC (350 motor mounts are very similar. Can they be used? Anyone done it and have pics?   I'm still learning, and don't have the skills or talent required to reinvent the wheel.  Yet.

TH400 to '56 Y-block adapter.  O'Rielleys sells the for around $250, and Wilcap sells them for around $500.  What's the difference?

Well, that's about it for now, thanks in advance.  I searched my tail off, to the point that my wife got mad at me, and I was cross-eyed.  Thanks again, JL

 

1932 FORD ROADSTER ('GLASS)
1956 MERCURY 292 Y-BLOCK
D/STR
NAVARRE, FL