Projects Chrysler straight 8 questions

Whoa, and an old school repair to the block.

 

CU6210 indicates that it came from a 1934 Chrysler Airflow model CU. First year for the Airflow, a rare motor. This is consistent with the manual trans and other features. Pretty rare motor, I don't know the value but should be desirable to an Airflow restorer.

 

According to my books, that is a 1934 Chrysler engine. Those numbers went from CU1001 and went up from there. Rusty & I were typing at the same time....yes....Airflow.

 

The cylinder head may be from a different car as most of the Airflow heads had the side water intake. This particular one has a plate where the intake MAY have been and moved to the side....

 

i'm sure they used them in trucks. i used to deliver stuff to the shop at american can in st. louis and they had a large fork-lift with a chrysler 8 in it.

 

So not bad for a $80 purchase lol

 

The fan bolts to the damper on the crankshaft. The straight eight in an Airflow is different than a regular Chrysler eight. Water pump is different, head is different.

 

CU is a 34 airflow. 298 cu in 5.2 To 1 CR. 3 3/8 bore, 4 1/2 stroke 122 HP @ 3400 rpm. Just over 8300 built. These were heavy probably over 800 lbs not including clutch and trans. Crank a bit whippy probably be OK kept under 3000 rpm.

 

My '39 Imperial motor has the same casting number, 622629-1,on the side of the block. It is the same bore, but with a 5 inch stroke for 324 cu in displacement. The head is also different.

I have definitely decided to go a different way with my 4x4 project. My rebuilt motor is also for sale.

 

I know this is a old post but I’m looking for some parts from this engine if you want to sell it and still have it. Thanks