1932 8 Cylinder Engine Designations

[alsancle]

Could someone knowledgeable with this particular year break down the L,C,F, H and U designations? What does each mean?

[Hupp36]

The Model L Hupp is a small 8 cyl. 2 and 7/8 in. bore x 4 and 3/4 stroke 90 Hp. The L is the model of the car, produced 1931-1932.

The Model C is slightly larger 8cyl 3 in x 4 and 3/4 stroke 100 Hp. The C is the model of the car produced 1930-1932

The Model F -222, the first 2 after the F means year of car,1932 and the 22 is the cars wheel base, 122 in 250.7 CI 93 HP.

The model I -226 is a 1932 I with a 126 in wheel base, 279.9 CI 103 HP.

The Model H and U had Hupps largest 8 cyl 3 and 1/2 in. bore 368 CI 133 Hp. Both cars were produced 1930-1932

This engine and the Hupp Comet finished 5 th at Indianapolis Race

These Models are all 8 cyl cars.

I hope this helps and I am not an expert on Hupps but I will do till you find one.Chuck

[alsancle]

Thanks Chuck!

Are the Model designations found on the serial plates of the cars or on the engines? Also, do you know the difference between H & U or were then the same engine just different years? Did all 8s use the same transmission?

[Hupp36]

Yes, the serial # started with the Model # N-5039. This is the Serial # for my 1936-621-N. The motor # also started with the model # The H Model was a 125 in. wheel base and some list the ci as 361. The Model U is 368 ci and 133Hp and some not all had special bodies, like Barker,LaBaron and Fleetwood. They would carry the body makers insignia. The standard Hupp body would have the serial # on a plate ,on the firewall. And No to the transmissions, they were Warner but different models. Chuck

[alsancle]

Great info! thank you - A.J.