Re: 49 engine stopped
Posted by HH56 On 2022/12/30 22:05:13
Looking at the grill and what I can see of the engine, I would guess offhand it will be one of the smaller engines.
Easiest quick visual to identify the engine is check the location of the distributor. In the large 356 it will be in the middle of the block directly under a freeze plug. On a smaller block the distributor will be slightly forward of center between two freeze plugs.
Also note the starters. The Autolite gear reduction type that is stock on a 356 will have an offset housing with a large solenoid on top that has a squarish end holding 4 terminals while the other engines will have a smaller starter with an ordinary round solenoid and 3 terminals.
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Easiest quick visual to identify the engine is check the location of the distributor. In the large 356 it will be in the middle of the block directly under a freeze plug. On a smaller block the distributor will be slightly forward of center between two freeze plugs.
Also note the starters. The Autolite gear reduction type that is stock on a 356 will have an offset housing with a large solenoid on top that has a squarish end holding 4 terminals while the other engines will have a smaller starter with an ordinary round solenoid and 3 terminals.
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