Re: 320 engine in a 1956 Clipper

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2012/5/9 16:08:03

I'm doubtful that the export-equipped cars were engined differently than the domestic cars. The 56 Clipper which was roadtested by the British publication "Autocar" was equipped with a 352 ci engine. It's in issue #1598 is you have the back issues.

They were however available though with a cylinder head shim to reduce the compression ratio, metric gauges, etc. The special export parts appear in the parts book, or at least most of them. 56 Carib convertible #1203 was an interesting one, originally ordered for export with metric instrumentation, heavy duty suspension, etc. When the order was cancelled and it was finally reordered for domestic delivery most of the special export equipment was removed except the heavy duty shocks and the cylinder head shims.