54 262

esfoder
esfoder Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Does a 54 262 have the same relief that the 308 does. I have never had the head off the motor and would like to know. I have a twin -h and 232 head I was thinking of puttin on her to give her alittle more oats. Might even spring for a headder and duals.



Dusty

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  • hudsonguy
    hudsonguy Senior Contributor
    Dusty,



    I don't really know about a '54 engine, for sure, but is the relief you're talking about the large milled cut on the top of the block that's somewhat centered between the valves and bore on each cylinder? If so, that was added way back in '49, sometime around car serial no. 94,xxx
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    This is a 262 from a 54 Super Wasp. No big relief here.
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    You can see the milling between the valves and the cylinder. This is what Hudson made such a big deal about in their advertising as "Super induction". All '54 engines have it, including Jet. Ostensibly it enhances the gas flow between the valves and the piston.
  • esfoder
    esfoder Expert Adviser
    Thanks for the replys. What I was gettin at is I have a couple of 54 or 55 308s and they have a much larger relief than the 53 308.When I get the motor apart I'll post some pictures. Trying to get her up and runnin for the national in 10!!!



    Dusty
  • RL Chilton
    RL Chilton Administrator, Member
    esfoder wrote:
    Thanks for the replys. What I was gettin at is I have a couple of 54 or 55 308s and they have a much larger relief than the 53 308.When I get the motor apart I'll post some pictures. Trying to get her up and runnin for the national in 10!!!

    Dusty

    Good for you, Dusty! Keep your eye on the prize.:D
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