Re: IML: Wrong Engine in Number 1 Car

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There is one other number that has the casting date of the block. On the driver side, between the last two cylinders, about a half inch below the cylinder head, there are some raised numbers ie.: 2-22-70. I can't say for sure when it started, and in most cases the displacement was on the side of the block as well. Since the 413 was used till 77, it shouldn't be hard to find one. Dave.

 

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From: PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>

>
> If there is such a thing as a Number One 1959 Imperial, I really don't
> think that having the wrong year engine is going to count. First,
> hardly anyone would know. Second, there really aren't very many Number
> One anything. Third, if it did make a difference, the engine could be
> re-stamped to match the number of the engine coming out, and it would
> make no difference to anyone.
>
> In my opinion, the only true Number One car is one that is factory
> fresh, NEVER been used, and is in new condition. We have all seen what
> happens to such cars that have not been stored properly. Restorations
> always have flaws, one just needs to know where to look. Over
> restoration is a negative in my book. Most cars represented as Number
> One are truly Number Two or High Number Three. I personally prefer
> unrestored, well maintained cars that I can enjoy and not diminish
> their value at the same time.
>
> Buy another engine and have it rebuilt. If you do make a Number One
> Car, it becomes a trailer queen, or it won't be that anymore after its
> been driven s few miles.
>
> Good luck and enjoy!
>
> Paul W.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve B.
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 5:13 pm
> Subject: RE: IML: cast iron welder in SE?
>
>
>
> I discovered that my 413 engine block is in fact slightly cracked. The
> machine shop missed it during the magna fluxing. I almost put the
> engine
> back together but noticed a hair crack in the water jacket. It is not
& gt; in the
> cylinder and a good welder should be able to fix this. I am looking for
> an
> experienced welder with an oven who will use the low nickel muggy 77
> rod. If
> any of the members in the southeast know of someone let me know.
> Thanks, David
>
> David:
> Consider looking for a used block as well. The only way to tell which
> year
> the engine belongs in would be to check the pad on the right front of
> the engine
> block. Your current engine should be stamped MR 413. A few years after
> our
> '59s the heads change to six bolt but the block should still be the
> same... If
> I'm wrong on that I'm sure someone will pipe up.
>
> E-Mail Kenyon off the list as I know he had piles of engines that he
> was
> selling. If he doesn't have one then try a couple of the junk yards
> listed on
> the site.
>
> Yo u had asked earlier if having the wrong engine in the car would
> affect the
> value. I guess it depends on what you are going to have when you get
> done. If
> you are only going for a strong 3 car then most buyers at that stage
> wouldn't
> care if the block was from the wrong year. Probably more would care if
> it had a
> 440 instead of a 413. If you are going for a #1 then the wrong engine
> would
> hurt the resale value.
>
> Steve B.
>
>
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