xdmn Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Need help to ID an engine if anyone has the info, it would be much appreciated.Chrysler straight 8 industrial engine. numbers on side of head IND-9-1372numbers on block plate under manifold.C36-54271337Casting numbers stamped back by starter8712297 17I think this is a 323.5 at about a 37 to 38 vintage. Anyone know how to decipher these numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 A quick Google search turned up this book on the 1945 Chrysler IND 9 engine.VictorySiren.com - Chrysler Air Raid Siren Maintenance ManualThey changed the model number as they altered and improved them. The IND 9 model was probably made for a year or two. The last 4 digits would be the serial number. IND 9 1372 would be the ID number you would quote when ordering parts.Straight eight industrial engines seem to be much more rare than the six cylinder versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdmn Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 Thanks for the help Rusty. Looks like it is a 42 vintage. got it apart and it is in great condition with no ridge and only 1 stuck valve. With the exception of the crack between the valve and the cylinder in the #8 cylinder. So far 2 straight 8's and can't get one good one yet. will keep searching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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