Early Cadillac V8

[Jamurray]

One thing led to another, and Monday I went  to look at what I was told was a 1939 LaSalle engine. It was not out of a 1939 LaSalle. It was an early V8, one I've never seen out in the open before, and it was a monster! There's stuff missing, but the custodian just wants it gone and preferably to a hobbyist who can use it. Its manifolds are there, but they are broken. There's no starter. There's a clutch, flywheel and pressure plate. It's not known if it turns over. My guess is it will not be expensive.

It is located in Thompson, Connecticut close to Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Should you, or someone you know, be interested, PM me, and I will provide more details.

[Cadillac Jack 82]

Are you talking as in its a 1910s type engine?

[Jamurray]

I'd guess late 20's or early '30's.

[robert G. smits]

A photo would be helpful!!

[speedster1930]

I can use a 1929 engine. # 320 001 - 499 99

[Jamurray]

Send me a PM, and I will send you pictures of what I found.

[speedster1930]

PM sent.

[Jamurray]

I found a way to post pictures. Can anyone identify the engine, what years it was used, or even if it is a Cadillac.

[Chris Cummings]

That looks like a 1932 or 1933 Cadillac or LaSalle engine.  You'd have to get the engine number (on a boss at the top of the crankcase next to the outboard edge of the cylinder head on the right hand side of the engine) and compare it to the tables in the front of the CLC Directory to be sure what type and year the engine is.

[Bob Hoffmann CLC#96]

Chris,
He post a pic of the #. It's had to read & upside down. Maybe some wizard can flip the pic??
Bob

[Chris Cummings]

Bob,

Good eye, but that's not the right number.  The owner's manual for 1933 says "The engine number is stamped on the right hand side of the crankcase near the water inlet."  The number in the photo is on top of the bell housing at the rear.

Chris

[Jamurray]

I'll get a picture if I get out to Putnam in the next week or so. Thank'sfor your help.

[Chris Cummings]

Were you ever able to get a photo of the engine number (curiosity is nipping at me)?

[cadillac32]

Number look like 30?3692. Pretty sure that is a '33 V8. Jim

[yachtflame]

It's only about 1.5 hrs from me. I can grab it and hold if anyone's interested in it, or I could just stash it till it's needed.

Wayne

[Jamurray]

I must beg your indulgences. I replaced the original engine in my 1940 LaSalle, and I've been struggling to get the new engine in and running. The last time I did this was for my 1939 Ford when I was twenty. It wasn't easy then, and it wasn't any easier 61 years later. I will try to get there this week as I promised months ago and get a better idea of what it is, and how much the owner wants for it.

Jack Murray

[Jamurray]

I have found a number on the right side on a boss just above the crankcase. It is as follows:

2002220 and it's followed by what looks like a star. I'm guessing it started life in a 1927 LaSalle. PM me if you want it, and I'll get you in contact with its owner. I have more pictures.

[Chris Cummings]

According to the chart (prepared by the late Carl Steig) in the front of the CLC Directory, engine numbers between 2000001 and 2003381 are for 1933 LaSalle. 

Best regards,

Chris

[Jamurray]

You are correct, Chris, I misread the chart.

[drbrommerich]

I have a very nice 1928 Cadillac V-8 for sale, a 1930 Cadillac V-8 and a 1931 LaSalle V-8 and a 1931 transmission if any one is interested. drbrommerichemail addresses not permitted