thanks for the suggestions. the note that there was a version of the engine in 1955 is very helpful: i called egge yesterday, and they had no numbers for a 1951 360", but did have one for 1955. they claimed they could put together a kit. maybe i could even upgrade this thing. i'll also call patrick's.
by the way, what is the motors manual you refer to? i'd better track one down; you've told me all i know about this engine.
i know what you mean about these big 'ol sixes; don't run very fast, but have a lot of bottom end. i also have a 270" gmc in my '44 deuce-and-a-half. these engines are the closest thing to a diesel, but you have a chance of starting them in the winter. that 1500" leroi sounds interesting. what's it out of? before they had all the advanced technology, they just built them big (remember the days they put 2 engines in trucks in various lash-ups?) i'd go for it. parts can always be made, if you have to.
thanks again.
