Thank you Howard and Owen, since both tubes have 13 holes in them I'm guessing the shorter one is for the 282 engine - with a tube for the 6 cylinder would have less holes - maybe 9 or 11?
Oh and it slipped my mind but of course the older straight 8's have an external jacket!

Steve

Hi, I found these brass water distribution tubes while cleaning out my shed. I'm pretty sure one is for a 1954 359 cu. in. engine. Not sure what the other one is for. The long one (in good condition) is 34 1/4" and the shorter one (looks brand new) is 32 1/4". Anyone know which one is for the 359 engine, and would the other one fit a 1930's 320 cu. in. engine?

A big thanks to anyone who can help!

Steve

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It's 11 5/8" to the stopper. Does that help?

Steve

Right now on ebay theres a 1953 2 tone Clipper sedan in what looks like excellent condition for 8k on Sanibel Island. A really nice find.

I used a dial indicator model to tune adjust the mixture on my Aston Martin DB6 which had 3 SU carbs. Once it was done (and correctly!) it always gave me a great feeling of accomplishment.

Steve

Is his Packard still extant?

Steve

Field of dreams?

Librandi's Plating worked well for me too. He did my '39 grill and other odd bits and was 1/2 the price of Paul's Chrome who I know does excellent work also.

A 432 cubic inch 4 cylinder - 108 cubic inches per cylinder.......I am in awe!

The guy doesn't really like the 1922 Packard, although he'd take it over a Model T Ford. I myself would have a blast in a 1922 Packard!