Re: Conversion of a ‘56 Ultramatic to a ‘55 400 & A Few Engine Rebuild Questions
Posted by Deven Vance On 2021/1/31 17:21:17
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Jack Vines wrote:
As to ordering a kit from Egge (or Kanter, et al), be aware there are several key parts currently NLA.
If one wants Packard V8 horsepower, by far the most cost-effective place to start is with a 374" block and order custom pistons
Absolutely necessary to remove the soft plugs at the ends of the rocker shafts and clean inside with a bore brush and solvent. Then, regrind the rocker tips. We have rebuilt units on the shelf.
Why a Holley carb? It will require an adapter to bolt to the Packard intake. The Edelbrock has the matching base bolt pattern and will be fine for your use.
Your build, your budget, your decisions. Let us know what we can do to help.
jack vines
What parts are unavailable from Egge? Are there other sources? I’ve heard mixed things about Kanter in regards to engine parts so I’m kinda afraid to order from them. How do the plugs come out? Are they pressed in? Also, the Holley is because I already have one from grandpa’s stash of parts. Freshly rebuilt it and it’s ready to go. I’m not exactly looking for a high performance build, just a reliable, peppy daily driver quality build. 300 Hp MAX before power steering, generator, etc. Do you think a ‘56 Ultramatic would be able to handle that, with just mild daily driving, occasional highway cruises, and the rare quick get away? Thanks for all the great advice and help so far and looking forward to hearing more!
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