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I bought my 1929 a few months ago. I found it in CT and the guy had the car (in excellent shape for its age) except the engine is seized up tight. The head was off and the cylinders were all rusted. I have the engine soaking in a mix of tranny fluid and acetone. It wont budge. The seller also had two engines that turn that he gave me with the car. Unfortunately they are not 29s they are 31s. The back of the engine is completely different. I am looking for a replacement but wanted to expand my options to be more likely to find something.
So my question is… what will fit in the 29 that won’t require major modification. I don't mind some mods I just don't want to do anything too drastic. This car is a survivor. I would like to keep it as original as I can. I know there are already some part on it that are not 29 but I would like to not change too much.
Will a 1930 194 swap out without too much fuss.
I know the 1931 194 is not an easy swap. And I believe the 28 and prior are 4 cylinder.
Lastly, even if I get the 29 motor to turn there is no guarantee the engine is salvageable. There was a reason someone took the head off and then left it for dead. If I can get it apart I might have a shop check to see if it can be rebuilt. But I’m sure that will be spendy.
Also, the car was last on the road in the 90s so who know what took place between then and what I have now.
Any advice is appreciated… or tips on where to look for an engine. I have found a few but they are all 1000+ miles away. If I find a one that is a confirmed runner I would drive the 1000 to pick it up. I would go 500 miles for a complete engine that turns. I am in southern Maine.
Thanks
I can't help with the what will fit question but I would think any engine you may fine is going to need at least some work. Your thoughts on getting your engine evaluated is a good start. There is a 29-31 Facebook page that seems to have a lot more activity than this site you might ask there for 29's that may be available. I do have 29 and 31 cars but the engines are installed.
One other thought is the 31 crankshaft is made for a ball bearing pilot bearing and the 29 transmission input shaft will be a different size. I did get around that once by making a custom bushing. You might also try searching our old site this must have come up before.
Dave
Thanks Dave,
I am on the facebook 29-31 site. I got a lot of conflicting advice there. Funny thing is, they actually recommended I come here or solid answers. I have found some 29s out there but they are too far to travel. I am also very cautious of anything on facebook.The last thing I want is to travel 1000 miles only to find out they don't have what they said they had. I figured dealing with members here might be safer.
I will search the archives as I try to free up this stuck 29.
Rich
Another question is… If the 29 engine is rebuild able will the lifters and valve assembly from the 31 work in the 29. The 29 has had the head stripped of all parts. I have the valves but they are total junk. All the other parts are missing.
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