Quick Question on IDing engines...

Posted by Palanirides On 2015/2/14 4:13:23

I've got a lead on a 1949 four door parts car,but the seller has no idea what engine is in its engine bay as he is selling it for someone else.The 288s are clearly marked on the head,but how can one tell if it's a 327 or 356 right off the bat? What are the differences? We are at least two hours away from one another so it will all have to be by picture,thus my questions.Thanks.

My plans are (If I buy it) to strip it of anything valuable as much as possible,and then sell the body for scrap,or simply keep it to practice metal and paint work on it,etc.

Thank you all very much in advance.