---- "Michael O. Mann" <mann340s@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I saw early in this thread a note that the 413 was used in RV's through 77. > I knew it remained for some time in heavy duty use, but didn't know they > used the 413 that long. I have a 78 RV, and it does indeed have a 440. I'd > guess a 78 or later RV would be a great 440 donor. > > In these applications, the water pump/heads/something was different for > extra cooling. > Some of the older motor homes ran 440s also . I have one from a 72 with the steel crank. > It would be helpful in deciding if these motors are reasonable/economical > replacements if some of you who know could describe these differences, > whether they affect performance negatively or positively in a (slightly) > lighter Imperial, and if the differences can be eliminated economically > during a rebuild. > > Mine, as is, along with the frame (shortened), suspension, etc., is going > under my D100 cab and bed to make the "Imperial Hauler." Maybe Darth Vader > Black if I can get the body straight enough. > > Michael > > > > > ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- > This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please > reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be > shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the > Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm > ----------------- http://www.imperialclub.com ----------------- This message was sent to you by the Imperial Mailing List. Please reply to mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and your response will be shared with everyone. Private messages (and attachments) for the Administrators should be sent to webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To UN-SUBSCRIBE, go to http://imperialclub.com/unsubscribe.htm