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Hello all Keithb7, it is a long block 25'' but it is a 251 CI. Dozerman51, thanks! I have a WC-51 (1943) modified in fire truck just after the WWII. I would like to replace the 230 by this engine. Chrysler41, nice engine, I will keep mine grey too. As Merle and Don explained, it is the location of the oil filter. You can see it on the botton right of my last picture and on the Don picture. Don, thanks for the sketch. I thought that it was original full flow but in fact you need to plug the pipe, I got it now! Regards Michel

Hello everyone First, I would like to thank all the guys on this forum who post information and advices, this is real help for beginners like me. Here is the reason of my post: I found a Spitfire 251 engine in France and “cherry on the cake” like we say here, it is a full flow. I can’t believe it! Few weeks ago I was dreaming looking at your engines and today I have a Spitfire in my workshop. The previous owner told me that it has been rebuilt long time ago but never used. I think it’s right according to the clean cylinders and pistons but I found a rivet into the head when I removed it, so a check will be useful. The identification number starts with C48 so I guess it is a 1950 De Luxe or Windsor. I think it is the original grey color. My regret: I don’t know the history of this engine, how did it come to France? When? What’s happened to the car? I don’t know. Here are some pictures: Regards Michel