RivNut Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 https://topeka.craigslist.org/pts/6625740027.html I emailed the seller asking if it was a two barrel or four barrel intake He replied with this picture The casting number for the engine code to a 54 - 56. I have nothing to do with this posting other than finding it on CL and posting it here. Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I wonder why it's on backwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 4 hours ago, RivNut said: https://topeka.craigslist.org/pts/6625740027.html I emailed the seller asking if it was a two barrel or four barrel intake He replied with this picture The casting number for the engine code to a 54 - 56. I have nothing to do with this posting other than finding it on CL and posting it here. Ed I spoke with him on the phone. He said it's a truck engine. I don't know why it has a 1957-8 driver's side exhaust manifold, however, 322 round ports, 1957 up square ports? Don't know much about 322 trk engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 6 hours ago, 2carb40 said: I spoke with him on the phone. He said it's a truck engine. I don't know why it has a 1957-8 driver's side exhaust manifold, however, 322 round ports, 1957 up square ports? Don't know much about 322 trk engines. Oooo. Now i want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 8 hours ago, 2carb40 said: I spoke with him on the phone. He said it's a truck engine. I don't know why it has a 1957-8 driver's side exhaust manifold, however, 322 round ports, 1957 up square ports? Don't know much about 322 trk engines. Chevrolet and GMC used the Buick 322 c.i. V8 nailhead engine in their 1956-1959 medium-duty trucks. Do a GOOGLE search for Torque Master Engine or refer to a Fel-Pro gasket catalog for more info. Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 17 hours ago, wndsofchng06 said: Oooo. Now i want it I have a stick flywheel from one if you need it, but you have to come get it cuz I can't lift it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 On 7/14/2018 at 8:00 AM, 1953mack said: Chevrolet and GMC used the Buick 322 c.i. V8 nailhead engine in their 1956-1959 medium-duty trucks. Do a GOOGLE search for Torque Master Engine or refer to a Fel-Pro gasket catalog for more info. Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Previous discussion referenced the 322 Loadmaster for that era trucks: http://forums.aaca.org/topic/59525-322-buickchevy-truck-nailhead-info-anyone/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 18 hours ago, old-tank said: Previous discussion referenced the 322 Loadmaster for that era trucks: http://forums.aaca.org/topic/59525-322-buickchevy-truck-nailhead-info-anyone/ Call this guy up and ask him if he knows what he's talking about and report back. http://centervilleautorepair.com/tech-info/nailing-down . . . "The reason few know much about these engines is because there is so much to know, I have been amazed by the many changes made during the Nailhead's existence," Martin says. "The 1953 322 is a separate motor, with a special block, heads and pistons, etc., but the 1954-'55 and '56 engines also have many differences, both with the 322 but also with the 1954-'55 264 engine as well. The 322 was also re-designed and used in large GMC and Chevy trucks from 1956-1959 – this version of the engine was called the Torque Master . . ." . . . Getting your balance with a the Buick is critical. "Because all Nailheads are externally balanced, the flywheel/flexplate must be installed with the index holes lined up," Martin explains . . . Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 (from 1963 chiltons) So there, now I am last at the fireplug!...got any left? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1953mack Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 56 minutes ago, old-tank said: (from 1963 chiltons) So there, now I am last at the fireplug!...got any left? You're looking under Chevrolet. What does the book show for GMC? Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 hour ago, 1953mack said: You're looking under Chevrolet. What does the book show for GMC? Al Malachowski BCA #8965 "500 Miles West of Flint" No 322 listed; there is a 401 but it does not match the bore/stroke of a Buick; also the engines are not named like the Chevrolet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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