Does anybody remember that flathead caddy that was on e-b$y a month or so ago?? It was a military issue one that was still in the crate??? I think it was in NY.....iv been trying to find it with no luck so I figured I would try my luck here...I know theres a few caddy guys that may have saved the auction.. Thanks pete-
I dont know of the one you are looking for but we may be able to help you find what you need -- I am with Flatcad racing and we run the flat caddy in our car PM me if we can help Don
Was it this one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-Fl...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 It may be relisted: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cadillac-Fl...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Be careful. There are many differences between the tank engine and the car engine. I saw some discussion of this a while back. The conclusion was, if you want to use one in an old Cadillac don't waste your time. It would be easier and cheaper to rebuild a civilian model than change over a military one. Changes in block castings, cooling system etc.
Here is a link to the auction http://www.ebay.com/itm/Engine-Tran...illac-Chaffee-Flathead-V8-Crate-/121160529930
Rusty, where did you get that info? What I've seen differs! Pete, No worries about using a military block! The dizzies are different, generators are different, and sometimes runs along the bottom of the intake, so use a car intake. The exhaust are usually different, but no big deal there! The real issue is the block and cooling, like Rusty brought up. however, I have NEVER seen a military block that was different than the commercial. military blocks are fine to use, judst bolt on the car accerecies-timing cover, generator, etc., that you already have, I've heard that later military blocks had a higher molybdenum content, but I can't confirm this.
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