Lou McCarrell Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) I have a '31 8-57 with engine needing help. It currently looks like it is going to be expensive, if even possible, to overhaul. So far I have not found the engine kit , Kantor does not have them. Now, I am a strong proponent of restoring the old girls, or at least leave them as stock as possible, but not for hot rodding. However, with the challenge as it is to rebuild the engine in this one, I was pondering the idea of putting some sort of '60's-'70's four or six cylinder and automatic in it. a side benefit of this plan would be my wife could also drive it. Anyone know if there was any 4/6 cylinder engine that came with a DynaFlo and would mate to the torque tube? I think the 322/401 would be too heavy. Any other ideas/thoughts? Edited March 27 by Lou McCarrell (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 Title change makes me chuckle! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) You seem to have 2 wants new engine automatic (for wife) A lot of car for a 4 cylinder. But has been done.. https://forums.aaca.org/topic/374565-1940-buick-ecoboost/ The torque tube ~ differential will be a big issue and big $$$. I would keep looking for another 1931 engine. Check if later straight 8's fit? Maybe a 1948 -1952 straight 8 with dynaflow that used a torque tube. But not easy or cheap. A lot of engineering. Edit Want another 8-57 https://forums.aaca.org/topic/413157-1932-buick-57-series-sedan/ Edited March 28 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 That '31 is a 114" wheelbase so I would figure the torque tube would have to go no matter which way you went for the updated engine. If you can swallow that the field is wide open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou McCarrell Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 My apologies for the 'click bait' title, it was not meant to be so. I belong to an antique tractor forum, and that very title is very common, short and to the point. I am also a member of two flying related forums and they each have their own character too. I'm sure as time goes on I will learn to fit in here as well. Thanks for your patience! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 It was short. Just not to the point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 hour ago, alsancle said: It was short. Just not to the point. And every word is free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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