346 Cadillac Flathead

Elsamo · July 08, 2014, 07:08:19 AM

WTB a 346 Cadillac Flathead V8 and hydramatic....Would prefer one that is running and complete...Thanks Sam

Steve Passmore · July 08, 2014, 07:32:35 AM

Theres one on eBay right now complete with box. Not cheap though.

Elsamo · July 08, 2014, 08:47:48 AM

Thanks for the tip...it's any early one though...not a 346.

harry s · July 08, 2014, 09:23:18 AM

I think Steve is referring to the late 40's engine and transmission located in NY. There is also a claimed to be '36 engine that has one picture of a different engine thrown in. That engine is located in NJ. http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=cadillac+engine+transmission&_sop=3&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xcadillac+flathead+engine+transmission.TRS0&_nkw=cadillac+flathead+engine+transmission&_sacat=0
They both seem to be very expensive based on description and pictures. Are you replacing an engine or do you not have one? Harry

Steve Passmore · July 08, 2014, 10:44:03 AM

You spotted it too Harry? That is defiantly NOT a 36 engine and I have told the seller this who seems oblivious or couldn't care less. Its the problem with many of these sellers on eBay.

harry s · July 08, 2014, 12:47:06 PM

That engine looks like a post war one. It has the VIN boss just above the water pump and in the parts pile there is a flex plate and later heads. The last picture of a complete flathead engine looks like a Ford truck or maybe a Lincoln. If he doesn't know what he is selling I wonder how he came up with the price. Harry

Elsamo · July 08, 2014, 04:39:50 PM

Hi Harry,
I don't have an engine...I'm replacing one. As funny as it might seem I have a 48 Pontiac Coupe and I want to replace the straight 8 with a Cadillac Flathead.

harry s · July 08, 2014, 07:23:03 PM

Sam, That sounds like a neat idea, an improvement in my mind. The reason I ask the question is I have several blocks and miscellanous engine parts but not a complete ready to go engine. If you were replacing a block or something along that line I may have been able to help. Harry

Smedly · July 08, 2014, 08:25:35 PM

Sam, there was one listed under the FOR SALE section back on march 21. maybe it is still available, Price seams much better than the one on ebay.
Sheldon Hay

Elsamo · July 09, 2014, 02:34:18 AM

Hi Sheldon,
I rang John....he has already sold the engine. I'm sure will turn up somewhere. Thanks very much for the message.

Elsamo · July 09, 2014, 02:38:45 AM

Thank you too Harry...I will keep your offer in mind if all else fails.
Sam

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