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And finally, the '53 327 head on the '48 356, a perfect fit:
Posted on: 2009/9/30 14:31
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The reason why I like the 356 over the 288/327/359 engines is the location of the distributor, it's right in the middle as compared to the other engines. This makes putting my Autolite generator with attached p/s pump possible, as well as using my HEI. Here's some more pics, starting with the 327:
Notice the distributor hole, between the second and third freeze plugs. Now notice the 356, the distributor's right under the center or third freeze plug. This of course means that the 356 cam is not interchangeable with the other engines.
Posted on: 2009/9/30 18:19
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Here's the '47 356 with the '53 327 head, the Chrysler generator-p/s pump, the HEI distributor, and the stock 356 Autolite starter. It's pretty busy on this side!!
Posted on: 2009/9/30 18:22
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I also won't be using the 356 distributors, so if someone needs one or both of them they're for sale too.
I think my plan will be to rebuild one of these for the Speedster, then rebuild the other one, put a 4bbl intake on it, and drop it in the '48 Coupe`. I do like several more things about this engine, the oil pump's friggen' huge, almost twice the size of a 288/327 pump. The crankshaft's interesting too, as it has bolt on counterweights, pretty cool if I must say. When I get to rebuilding it, I'm going to have it sonic tested to see how much overbore it will take, as I'd like to bore one or both to 3.587". This, coupled with the 4 & 5/8" stroke makes it a 374, LOL! I also find it interesting that the rods at 9.25" are exactly twice the length of the stroke, I've never seen that before.
Posted on: 2009/9/30 18:32
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So the new plumbing wont clear the hood. Ever think of a bulge/blister similar to these:
http://www.est1946.com/steelblister.aspx
Posted on: 2009/9/30 22:55
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If I run a hood, it'll all fit under it. Haven't decided on a hood or not, leaning more against it.
Posted on: 2009/9/30 23:10
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Let me know when you are going to get more distro's converted to HEI, I want to add that to my 327. But I want to keep my original intact for the future.
Posted on: 2009/9/30 23:42
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It'll work on your engine no problem since you're 12V and using an alternator. These will ONLY work with 12V, and I'll build some more as soon as I can get 5 people interested in them, they're $250 a pop, that's everything new.
Posted on: 2009/10/1 0:24
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Hmm Eric,I could use one these 327cid Packard engines on a forklift
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Posted on: 2009/10/1 2:32
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