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RalphorCindy
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:37 pm Post subject: period correct 6cyl for a 40 Pontiac |
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What inline 6 cyl motor can I fit onto a 1940 GM frame? Only Pontiac or Oldsmobile?? or would another motor fit? _________________ |
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Larry Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 4774
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Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 11:05 pm Post subject: 1940 Engine |
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My 6-cylinder from my '40-2519 went to the United Arab Emirates about a year ago. Some fellow restoring a '40 Woody over there.
The Pontiac sixes from about 1938 on up were all about the same. earlier, I think you would want to avoid. Olds used a flathead also, but a Pontiac engine would be easier to find, and more correct. I don't know what was different about the Olds engines, but they were.
If you aren't super concerned about "numbers matching" sort of stuff, I'd suggest getting a '53-'54 six. They had a little more ummph and a few mechanical upgrades through the years. You would have to double check things like flywheels and bellhousings, but I think they were interchangeable.
Anything will "fit" with the right amount of work. depending on how much you wish to stay stock, a messed up frame and a missing engine might be time to consider upgrading the frame (sub-framing of sorts- like a friend of mine just did), and a modern engine. I have kept the stock front end in my 2519 with all parts replaced new, but converted to disc brakes. Also going with a '73 Trans Am 400 and 350 auto.
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