nzcarnerd Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 These pics were posted on a Facebook page. I think the Bohnalite head is aftermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) Maybe Lycoming (Auburn?). Not many flathead straight eights have the valves/manifolds on the left. The distributor is in the right place for a Lycoming. Graham 8 (probably Continental) is another straight eight with the valves on the left. Edited June 15, 2020 by Bloo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 Yes, I had eliminated most of the more common maker's engines from the list of possibilities. The look of the tappet clearance info plate had me thinking it was a 'proprietary' engine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONTIAC1953 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I'm thinking it's a Lycoming straight eight engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edinmass Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Sure looks Lycoming to me.....and the Bohnalite heads were first used in 1935 as far as I know........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 18 minutes ago, edinmass said: Sure looks Lycoming to me.....and the Bohnalite heads were first used in 1935 as far as I know........... Ed is correct. It looks to be a 35/36 Lycoming engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viv w Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Definitely not 1934 to 1936 Auburn. The Auburn block has the name Lycoming cast into the side in raised lettering. The Auburn head has 3 bolts holding the water outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Continental Motors Company engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 The patent # on the head might give some insight, but I'm not reading it right. Tried "1543557" & "1563557" and both seem unrelated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/15/2020 at 11:32 AM, viv w said: Definitely not 1934 to 1936 Auburn. The Auburn block has the name Lycoming cast into the side in raised lettering. The Auburn head has 3 bolts holding the water outlet. Last time I agree with Ed. You are right, it resembles Auburn but there are many differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Whre is BUD TIERNEY when You need him?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 (edited) Looks like 1932 Graham 245CID eight. The Bohnalite aluminum head is stock Graham. the casting date code in the head looks like 1932 (2) there is a good Graham following down under. It looks like you have at least a hand brake lever, you might have other Graham parts, let me know if you need any help identifying them. I have a couple friends in New Zealand but they are all the earlier cars, I believe there are at least a 4? 1932-4 Grahams in New Zealand. I did not see the transmission at first, yes 1932, your transmission has no free wheeling. Hope the parts find a good home they are getting tough to find, this looks like a nice engine. Edited June 20, 2020 by Graham Man (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Graham Man said: I have a couple friends in New Zealand but they are all the earlier cars, I believe there are at least a 4? 1932-4 Grahams in New Zealand. Link to NZ rego data----> https://www.carjam.co.nz/nz-fleet/?order_by=count_desc&year=&make=GRAHAM&model= Looks to ~38 registered in NZ. And who knows how many in sheds-being restored. Year is not always correct The 1970's and later Graham's are caravans or trailers (with the same brand name) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 6 hours ago, 1939_Buick said: Link to NZ rego data----> https://www.carjam.co.nz/nz-fleet/?order_by=count_desc&year=&make=GRAHAM&model= Looks to ~38 registered in NZ. And who knows how many in sheds-being restored. Year is not always correct The 1970's and later Graham's are caravans or trailers (with the same brand name) That page highlights the 'problem' with carjam - which is not carjam's fault. When people mis-spell the various words related to their car - or use a different designation - it makes a mockery of those statistics. Just one example was on a facebook page recently where someone reckoned their Austin Westminister was the only one on the road. The fact that they had spelt the name wrong didn't help. It should be Westminster - of which there are more registered. There are six 1965 Pontiac Bonnevilles in NZ according to carjam - three convertibles and three two doors as far as I know - but when my four door was registered back in the day the word Bonneville was not used in the description so it is not included in the total. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I did a little digging, I have the Graham Club records (GOCI) for the last 45 years, we have had 31 members from NZ. To date no 1932 Graham Model 57 cars were members. We have had 4 six cylinder Graham cars 1932-34, no eights 1932-34. Amazingly about 80% of new members bring in known Graham cars. I agree lots of undiscovered Graham cars out there.... I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GK Blue Streak Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 On 6/15/2020 at 7:07 AM, nzcarnerd said: These pics were posted on a Facebook page. I think the Bohnalite head is aftermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GK Blue Streak Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 This is an engine for a Graham Blue Streak. I own a Graham paige Custom eight supercharger, also called the Graham Blue Streak. I urgently need a motor like this. I have to replace it because it is totally broken. Can this engine be bought? Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 (edited) Gary, You are correct sort of... the engine in your Graham is a six, 1934 Graham Model 68 correct? The engine pictured above is for a 1932 Model 57 (eight cylinder). I can put you in contact with people in the US that have spare six cylinder engines. Where are you located? Are you in the Graham Owners Club International? We have members all over the world so if I know where you are it will be easier getting you help. Your 1934 Model 68 engine should look like this.. . Edited November 6, 2020 by Graham Man (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GK Blue Streak Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 In the meantime, does anyone know where to find this engine and whether I can buy it? Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Man Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 It was posted in New Zealand on Facebook in 2020, I never contacted the person, most likely still sitting in his garage. Not sure how you would go about finding it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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