Rebuilt Hudson Engine on CL in VA

[Deleted User]

Hey Guys,

Came across this....not sure if anyone could use it right now but thought I'd pass it along....

http://roanoke.craigslist.org/pts/3786494886.html

[Deleted User]

That is a 232 CID engine, 1950 to 53, need serial # to have correct year. That engine should drop right into the 48 as all engines 262-232 and 308 are the same length and mount all the same. That carb is on backwards, choke should be to the rear. Walt.

[Deleted User]

Please explain the output end of this engine as displayed in the picture. Does the flywheel mount to those small bolts?

Water pump is tubed, so '51+ part, right?

No distributor or oil pump or oil pan in sight.

I am driving by there Saturday but at $2K, I can't afford to stop.

SuperDave

Clifford Oil filter really dates this one. The head is certainly a 232, but maybe it's a 262 with a high compression head? Doesn't look rebuilt to me.. A bit pricey but they quit making them a few years ago.

[Deleted User]

I would suspect that the 48 Commodore may have been a 47 Commodore. That would explain why it was too long. But you would think if he was a mechanic he would know this.
If you look at the valve galley it is quite spotless so it probably has been gone thru an freshened up.
Roger

[Deleted User]

I agree with Roger on this one. It would be nice if he had posted a few more picts, too. If that engine was done right, $2k is reasonable by New Jersey cost standards.

Nevada Hudson

Looks like someone just sprayed part of it with a paint can.

lostmind

The timing chain seems to have a lot of slack for a rebuilt engine.
I think this would need some internal inspection to verify the " Rebuild"
Might have had a set of rings and a valve job.

Jon B

In case the Craigslist connection expires, and someone is reading this weeks from now, I have established contact with the seller. Just PM me and I can get you hooked up with her.

Jon B

mystery solved. The car (into which the late gentleman tried to put the 232) was indeed a 1947 Commodore, not a 1948.

Actually, IS a 1947 Commodore, as it still exists. Along with the correct rebuilt 1947 engine, which is installed in it.

[Deleted User]

Nice job Jon. I have a freind headed down that way this weekend who might go look it over, too.