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Projects Rescued another F1...Help ID engine please

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by LOWFOMOCO, Aug 25, 2010.

  1. LOWFOMOCO
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    So I bought a 49 F1 a couple of weeks ago. Not real sure what engine is in it...the old timer says it is an Oldsmobile with an adapter to the factory 4 speed. It has an oddball Stromberg carb on it....Prolly built in the 60's...been sittin since the 80's. Tell me what I have please....
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  2. My guess is a Nailhead Buick. Nice project
     
  3. steel rebel
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  4. Definately a Nailhead Spuick
     

  5. OahuEli
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    Cool score! Already set up with a Nailhead and a 4 speed! What are your plans for the truck?
     
  6. Philbilly
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    Great score! That is definitely a nailhead.
     
  7. revkev6
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    great score, except he said he adapted the stock 4spd to the motor. stock F1 4spd is pretty much useless in a daily driver. 1st is super low granny gear. rip it out and put in a 3spd or more modern trans.
     
  8. LOWFOMOCO
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    Nothing major...altitude adjustment...I want to do a dropped axle and a flip kit to get it down low......I want to see if this motor is any good...If it is junk I have a 289 with an AOD that would work well. I'm going to build a low buck driver....something to haul the trash in....
     
  9. LOWFOMOCO
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    Any idea what year(s)?

    Thanks for the help...
     
  10. If I had to take a stab in the dark I'd say it's a 322. So '53 to 56. Excellent score.
     
  11. Abomination
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    That's a Stromberg WW carb, likely off of a Studebaker (the Stude ones had the side-draft tops for hood clearance).

    ~Jason
     
  12. chickenshift
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  13. Nice project! And a great engine too... I ended up with two of those stock 4 speed boat anchors - came with the engines. Ended up using a T5 behind one of the engines and it's a sweet set up! Maby work for your project. My son dropped a newer T56 six speed into his '90 Chevy truck and this could be done also.
    Keep us posted....
     
  14. Skankin' Rat Fink
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    If you end up going with the 289, just make sure the Nailhead goes to a good home. :)

    Or keep it for yourself, to go in something else. Nailheads are cool.
     
  15. LOWFOMOCO
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    OK so the more I listen and the more I look I'm with ya'll on the nail head. So now for the questions....What were the cubic inches? When I think "Nailhead" I think Rivera from the early 60's...I need to research some of the nailhead threads....Here are a couple more pics....And I don't have the slightest idea what to do with this carburator....please excuse my ignorance. I need to do some more home work....
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  16. henrys_way
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    Wow...thats cool! Nice score. Looks like it will make a nice Trash Hauler.
     
  17. Abomination
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  18. zman
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    very cool.... pull the plugs and put some marvel in there and see if she will turn over by hand... I'm pulling for it.
     
  19. HEATHEN
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    Going on the presumption that the engine is as it was when it was pulled from its original location, the solid valve covers and valley cover mounted oil fill peg it as a '53-mid '55 engine. Check out the lower pulley; a '53 322 or '54-'55 264 (Special engine) won't have a harmonic balancer, just a narrow pulley. Even though the truck four speed ain't exactly a Muncie, at least you've got a stick flywheel and clutch setup. Funny--it's the same style truck that my early nailhead came out of!
     
  20. LOWFOMOCO
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    I see what you described as a narrow pully...not a harmonic balancer. Also on the valve cover it says "FIREBALL V EIGHT +"...Thanks for the info.....
     
  21. Wow you never know where a nailhead will show up!
     

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