Re: 30's Engine interchange

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/4/2 9:03:38

I have no experience to help you but I suspect a major factor in the ease of interchange may be the change in the method of motor mounting. For example in earlier models the timing chain case extended from frame rail to frame rail with the front engine casting actually forming a frame crossmember; later (perhaps back to 32?) they used a simple center mounted (under the water pump) suspended rubber motor mount and the entire front engine case was very different. I'm on pretty thin ground here and I suggest you best go to some shows or talk with some owners and investigate the differences. Also of course look at the rear mounting method.