Hudson engine question

[Xander Wildeisen]

Looking at parts for sale, found this listing for some engines. In the picture it looks like a Twin H engine. But the exhaust manifold is not correct. Can these manifolds be used on the 308 engines?    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/939591147227139/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Af5adc43e-21c4-4adc-9561-3a5b84b85317       

[paulrhd29nz]

That’s a 202 jet engine 

[Xander Wildeisen]

Did not know they used different exhaust manifolds. No experience with jets or 202 engines.

[Hudsy Wudsy]

3 hours ago, Xander Wildeisen said:

Did not know they used different exhaust manifolds. No experience with jets or 202 engines.

If I recall correctly, the Jet engine was derived from the beloved 254 eight. Shorter, obviously, but with full pressure oil delivery, not splash feed. It was probably a terrific little engine, but no one needed it. When you think of all of the useless expenses involved in creating the Jet, what could making a new crank and oil delivery system have cost?

Edited May 5, 2023 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history)

[Xander Wildeisen]

The exhaust manifold is the same as the straight 8. But a lot smaller, wonder why the design was used on the 202, and not on the 232,262 and 308. Maybe exhaust was used to warm the intake manifold?

[DFeeney]

A while back I decided to build a Hudson fair grounds racer.   I entered the "Hudson World" and joined their club.  I have been helped and found parts from many of their members.  I work on it in the heated workshop during the Ohio winter. It now has 4 wheel hydraulic brakes and runs.  I hope to finish the body this up coming Winter.  It will be my first straight 8 car,   254 cu in.  The "Vision" has not quite appeared but I am taking small steps,  one at a time.   Life is Good,

[Hudsy Wudsy]

Best wishes on your project!

[Hans1]

1930 in background !

[Xander Wildeisen]

Would the 47 212 exhaust manifold fit the 202 Jet engine? It looks like the same design.

[The 55er]

Those exhaust manifolds have different Hudson part numbers and won't interchange according to the Hollander Interchange manual. 

[DFeeney]

The car in the background is a 1929 Plymouth survivor car. A 1949 GMC 1/2 panel truck is behind it. I have always found the "Old Car" hobby interesting and have met people "Stranger" than myself.

[Xander Wildeisen]

1 hour ago, DFeeney said:

The car in the background is a 1929 Plymouth survivor car. A 1949 GMC 1/2 panel truck is behind it. I have always found the "Old Car" hobby interesting and have met people "Stranger" than myself.

Well you have come to the right place then.🤪

[58L-Y8]

The Jet 202 ci L-head six does have a dubious distinction of being the last L-head six-cylinder engine designed, tooled and produced for use in an American passenger car.