Wanted: a piece of a 1929-33 Studebaker 337 cu in block

[Gary_Ash]

For years, Studebaker and Pierce-Arrow fans have debated about whether the straight eight engine blocks were cast from the same material.  Both were cast in the Studebaker foundry in South Bend.  To answer the questions, I am trying to obtain pieces of engine blocks for both brands and have them chemically tested for alloy content and hardness.  The X-ray fluorescence method will be used for alloy analysis, Rockwell tester for hardness.  

 

If someone has a Studebaker 337 block that is dead or broken, I'd like to get a piece 2" x 2" or larger.  I'm working on getting a piece of a P-A block.  The samples will be sent to a professional test lab with the measurements made by one person on one day with the same instrument to eliminate technique, calibration, and sensitivity differences.  I'll publish results in the Antique Studebaker Review and on the AACA Forum. 

 

Have you got an old block?

[Aussi John 1]

Gary did you find a piece of Pierce block? John

[Gary_Ash]

@Aussi John 1  No, I didn't, but now that you mention it, I think I know where to get one.  Thanks.

 

[Aussi John 1]

I'm most interested to see the result.