engine questions

["PaddyCaddy ." <paddycaddy@xxxx>]

Hi Folks,

I'm starting to help the machine shop put the engine back together for 
the first C300 (there are two). Unlike the other car which has a completely 
original "3NE55 ----" engine in it, this C300 has what appears to be a 1954 
DeSoto 276 hemi in it...

Three questions...

The parts I've recieved from a very reliable parts house (Egge in CA) 
were all correct except for everything having to do with the heads, leading 
me to believe these heads might be from a different hemi. I figure if the 
engine was changed perhaps the engine itself might be a hodgepodge of 
different components. Does anyone out there have some cast number 
information from the early hemi's that might help me answer this question ?

Second, can anyone recommend a good spark plug manufacturer and part 
number for this engine ? The manuals I have only provide very outdated 
info...

Third, does anyone know the exact original size of the 6 lower cylinder 
block freeze plugs for this engine ?



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