Modification of 232 head for 7X use

ivanz62

Looking for someone with a real 7X version of the 232 cylinder head to be measured. This is a carryover from the new cylinder head thread.
I have always been told by knowledgeable old Hudson sources that the "232" head casting originally intended for the Pacemaker and used on a "7X" engine by Hudson was machined to suit the job.
You cannot just stick a Pacemaker head on a Hornet with big valves and a "7X" cam. I am sure there are many in the Hudson world who can tell you of having to remove that 232 head from their Hornet because of pre-ignition problems. The "232 7X" head was stamped with a part number after it was machined. Check yours out Niels and tell us it you can find that number stamping. I have never seen an actual "7X" version of the 232 head and would love to know how Hudson machined them. Is there anyone who has one off they can photograph and measure for the club's interest (and mine!).

Hope so..............Ivan

super651

Ivan, Rudy here, I have a 232 7X head that came of of a local hudson owners engine that he bought many years back. I used to race him with my 54 hornet and could never win running wit him. I will be at the farm later this week to get the head and yes, it has a part # stamped on it and the Chambers are diff. than the std 232. I will take pictures of it. Yes i also had a real 7X Engine But that is Another story how both engines are no longer in our hands.
I think that we also have the Camshaft # that came in the engine. They both were sold by Willis O Donahough.
Hudsonly Rudy

Roger Harmon

Thanks, Rudy; I'm looking forward to the pictures too.

R/ Roger.