Re: New engine for a 37

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2009/4/24 10:00:08

It would probably be easier and cheaper to find and install a straight eight.

Engines are one of the easiest parts to find. Packard 120 engines are not very difficult or expensive to rebuild.

Do not underestimate the difficulty and expense of adapting a different engine. It's probably about the same work and expense either way. But the straight eight car would be more desirable and worth far more money when you are done.

So, does anyone have a suitable engine?

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On re reading your original post it seems you have the original engine in the car? If it is rebuildable (block not cracked, no rods sticking thru the block) it would definitely be better and cheaper to rebuild than to replace with a second hand engine of dubious worth.