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Genesis of the '48-'54 straight eight theory
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Hi

Just comparing the general specs, Here's my theory about how they developed that '48-'54 generation of straight eights: adding two more cylinders to the 245 cid six cylinder yields 327 cid, bore and stroke adjustments would take care of the 288 & 359 cid. If the bore centers and deck heights are the same, does this seem valid? Or are there significant basic differences?

The reasoning behind would be the production tooling was already paid for, so Christopher instructed engineering to develop a common block with a range suitable for Eights, Super Eights and eventually whatever replaced the Custom Eight 356 ci.

If this was so, it amounted to a considerable cost savings which would have appealed to pinchpenny George, pleased manufacturing, parts and service departments as well. Buyers were never aware that this rationalization took place, received an engine with all the desirable attributes they were accustomed to.

Comments anyone?

Steve

Posted on: 2013/6/29 11:52
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