I read the whole thread. Didn't have a chance to check out the other links yet.

So I guess that what the consensus is is that the motors are for crap to do anything with performance, but they are reliable and last a long time.

My biggest question is about after market parts and if there are any available.

I bought the DeSoto, so now I got to get it running or chuck the drive train and stuff my already built Chevy 250 in there.

I'll try to get the original motor running first though.


'40 Studebaker project Chevy 292 powered.
'51 Chevy business coupe 216ci inliner
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