looking for a engine head for a 47 p15?

[blueskies]

Your head has the internal bypass head. You can tell by the little bump on the front edge of the head.

What's your engine number?

I believe your block and head should have the external by-pass because the internal was not introduced until 1950 or 1951. If your block is from a P15 the serial number on your block, just above the generator, should start with a P15. If it doesn't, it is from a different car. If you let us know, when you can, what the serial number is, members can tell you if it is originally from a P15 or a different year and/or make.

Looks to like Reg is right. External bypass. And if the block number starts with a T as you said earlier, your engine is not original to your car, and likely came out of a Dodge Truck. The number stamped on the block will tell you for sure.

The head I have for sale will not work with your block, as mine is an internal bypass type.

Pete

[moose]

The first pictures I sent won't work for you. This is the original one from my '55. Send a PM if interested.

[aero3113]

Moose, are those 2 cracks by the # 6 spark plug in the first picture?

[moose]

Moose, are those 2 cracks by the # 6 spark plug in the first picture?

No, cobwebs! Guess that shows how much I need it.

[greg g]

Interesting that is is configured for the D shift at 4 PM on 12/14/54, but it was installed on a 1955 model car.

Yet the on originally on my 46 has not identifying marks other than where it says heater.

Naked as a Jay bird cept for the Petty Race team easter weekend race paint.....

[Don Coatney]

Michael;

This thread has generated a lot of good answers and resources to find the answers to your questions. Please post your findings after studying all these answers as it will help educate all of us.

[Roadkingcoupe]

Reg;

I dont know how you do it. Two SpitSfire heads and both in California.

Hi Don and the rest of the forum,

Luck has it I have a SPITFIRE head and a Edmunds Dual carb manifold for the long block 25" Chrysler cars (located in the North East). The Edmunds manifold even has the DCPD stamped right on it. I have held on to these two items for a number of years (15-20) with the intention of putting them on my own vehicles. However I have decided they are available for sale at this time. If anyone is interested feel free to PM for details. I will be letting go a number of really hard to find parts including overdrives (one floor shift no solenoids, and one side shift with solenoid Borg Warners). Pictures and info available upon request. Thanks

happy motoring,

roadkingcoupe

[Don Coatney]

Hi Don and the rest of the forum,

Luck has it I have a SPITFIRE head and a Edmunds Dual carb manifold for the long block 25" Chrysler cars (located in the North East). The Edmunds manifold even has the DCPD stamped right on it. I have held on to these two items for a number of years (15-20) with the intention of putting them on my own vehicles. However I have decided they are available for sale at this time. If anyone is interested feel free to PM for details. I will be letting go a number of really hard to find parts including overdrives (one floor shift no solenoids, and one side shift with solenoid Borg Warners). Pictures and info available upon request. Thanks

happy motoring,

roadkingcoupe

We are talking about a short block SpitSfire head on this thread. Not a Spitfire long block head. I already have a Spitfire head. But thanks for posting.

[Roadkingcoupe]

We are talking about a short block SpitSfire head on this thread. Not a Spitfire long lock head. I already have a Spitfire head. But thanks for posting.

I stand corrected. I have not seen a 23" Spitfire head either. BUT the 25" Edmunds dual carb manifold with the DCPD stamped right on it is truly "rarer then hens teeth". It might be NOS which is remarkable.

I'll start paying more attention Don.

[Don Coatney]

I stand corrected. I have not seen a 23" Spitfire head either. BUT the 25" Edmunds dual carb manifold with the DCPD stamped right on it is truly "rarer then hens teeth". It might be NOS which is remarkable.

I'll start paying more attention Don.

I also have not seen a 23" Spitfire head. But I have seen a 23" SpitSfire head;)

[Dodgeb4ya]

I stand corrected. I have not seen a 23" Spitfire head either. BUT the 25" Edmunds dual carb manifold with the DCPD stamped right on it is truly "rarer then hens teeth". It might be NOS which is remarkable.

That is quite remarkable that you have such a rare mint NOS DPCD Edmunds manifold. And best thing is-- its available! Probably worth a lot of $$$ too! American Road Show Items!

Bob

[michael.warshaw]

once i get the info, i will let you guys know i hope its orignal to the car.

[michael.warshaw]

went to engine builder this morning, and it said p15 onthe block which i was very happy about since its the origanal block in the car, the block was stamped august of 46.

[michael.warshaw]

still ooking for a head, and a flywheel the i could use with the od tranny i bought if any has one pm me. thanks, mike w

[Jim Yergin]

Michael,

Vintage Power Wagons have the flywheel for the 230 for $60.

http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/pdf/parts/01engine.pdf

Jim Yergin

Edited January 25, 2010 by Jim Yergin

[wayfarerstranger]

i thought u had found one ? i have a head & fly wheel from p15

[michael.warshaw]

pmed chance

[dezeldoc]

WOHA, hold onto your pants!:p