Topic: 59AB engine .What do I have?


tphiel    -- 07-22-2014 @ 4:58 PM
  I bought a 59ab engine from a friend(who has severe memory loss). it was O'hauld he does not know who did it. It came w/Offenhauser alum 425 heads which have had relief grinding ( addressing the valves air flow??) the valves measure .700'' across. the valve lift is .400''. I have not identified the cam.iIt has a 3 5/16 bore,4.0 stroke. It came w/ a Fenton ,2 carb and a Edelbrock 3 carb intake manifolds.The ports on both are polished.also the block intake ports are polished. Has adj valve lifters.The center coolant port on top of the block has been sealed w/ a soft blue material ?? the 2 fenton exhaust headers have been relieved (polished?)The eng came w/a41'PU project. Projected performance??What do I have?????? 'thanks"


40cpe    -- 07-22-2014 @ 7:11 PM
  I don't know what your question is. You have pretty well described what you have. It sounds like the typical hot rod engine being built today except for the .700" valve size, maybe that's a misprint.


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