My block has a very similar boss but it is located in front of the water pipe. Failure to do so can cause misunderstanding and aggravation. If you receive notice of a recall, contact your local dealer. His concerns were for precision workmanship and unimpeachable quality. .
The front of the crankshaft does not extend through the timing cover and there was no belt pulley attached. This site is ©2005 by James W. Custom Roadster The roaring twenties were well underway when Harley Earl created the art and color selection at General Motors. Sometimes an automaker will catch a defect in its own tests. The custom line also had a rear bumper and a double front bumper to help to protect the vehicle. The powerful, reliable and quiet Cadillac engine was a major contributor to this accomplishment. An even more serious problem had to do with the competition.
Buyers were also choosing Cadillac to partake of the unprecedented color and trim selections offered by the marque. The Cadillac's with their L-head engines were very versatile, offered in a variety of bodystyles that catered to a wide audience of buyers, and continued the marque's slogan of the 'Standard of the World. On the next page, learn about the 1927 LaSalle's engine. Best of all, our convenient locator service is totally free, and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is a great deal of information in our listings.
Eleven others were courtesy of Fleetwood, Willoughby, and Brunn. I can only guess at the diameter of the cylinder bores as I don't have the cylinders themselves only the engine block. If you think your car has a safety defect but it hasn't been recalled, save your receipt and other documents if you get it repaired. The water casting is iron and casting number is 57547. Note evidence of what must have been a plate type clutch assembly? The large 90-degree V8 L-head motor is matted to a three-speed manual transmission. Convertible Coupe Chassis : Cadillac has a long history and for many years been the top-of-the-line vehicle for General Motors.
The radiator was modified and now looked different than the prior year. The custom line bodies were mounted on a 138-inch wheelbase and most were given a swing-out, single-pane, windshield. The 1927 engine photo shows a vertical boss on the side of the block that seems to house an oil passage. It's the easy way to comparison shop from the comfort of your home. This was probably a generator. Luxury vehicles of the time were typically built on 132 inch frames. And that was only for openers.
This is a 1926 Cadillac chassis ready for restoration. Click photos to enlarge I have had this engine block in the barn for over 25 years. In 2007, third owner Mr. Both the 314 and 314A were offered in a variety of bodystyles. This 4,615-pound vehicle rides on a 138-inch wheelbase and is powered by a side-valve, 314.
The second owner obtained it in the late 1950s, bringing it to Michigan. Want more information on cars? It happened that in May of that year, Lawrence P. The engine number is stamped at the very top of the front of the block at the base of the oil fill extension and is faintly visible in one of the photos above. But as far as looks were concerned, the Cadillac was tall, square, old-fashioned, and ungainly -- which, of course, didn't suit Larry Fisher at all. You don't have to wait to be contacted by mail, which happens two or three months after a recall is announced. Brougham 'The New Ninety Degree Cadillac' debuted in 1926 and the 1927 was a continuation of the series.
There is no attaching point there and in its place is a large oil pump driven off the camshaft. Prior to this, women preferred steam and electric cars because they were easier to drive and less dirty. I purchased it from a man in Philadelphia who said he had found it abandoned in a shed somewhere in Pennsylvania. Note, the vertical starter mounted on top where the bottle is and the strange teeth configuration on the flywheel. Taking advantage of this wide range of choices, Mr. In September 1920, Packard had augmented its huge series with a smaller, lighter car known as the Single Six.
The 314A Series remained in production until August of 1927. Its odometer reads just 33,000 miles since new. The dealer replaces defective parts at no cost to the car owner. Mechanical brakes on all four wheels provided the stopping power. Detailing, engraving, polishing, and plating are available at an extra charge. Simply input your criteria and our service will immediately access a database of over 7,000 nationwide dealers, searching for the exact genuine Cadillac parts you need.
The article posted by Joris has generating lots of interest and good comments and suggestions from several helpful collectors all over the world. If the car is recalled later for that specific problem, you may be able to get reimbursed from the automaker. The eight-cylinder engine displayed 314. As best I can measure the crankshaft journals the stroke was pretty close to 5 inches or just a little bit less. Hispano-Suiza pioneered aluminum V-8 aircraft engines during this time period but there seems to be no indication this engine was made for a propeller attachment.