Engine Questions

[mattimuss]

Hey All,

 

I have been thinking [yeah, I know, not a good thing to do!] a lot about the engine in my '41.  I know the one currently in the car is not the original [i have that on a stand behind the garage] and am wondering a few things.  I cleaned and shot a picture of the current engine's serial number [see picture].

 

1.  Is this a 201cid engine?  Is there a place to decipher engine serial numbers?

 

2.  If I were to "upgrade" the engine to a bigger one, which engines would fit with minimal upgrades and how much h.p. increase would I get?  I would prefer to keep the engine a straight, flat-head six with a little more "get-up-and-go".

 

3.  Is there a certain engine to avoid?

 

4.  Which engines are easiest to get parts for?

 

Thanks in advance for any/all help.

[Plymouthy Adams]

P12 is 201 cubes and is a 1941 series.....while not a 218 or a 230 it is not a slouch either...good state of tune will keep you up and pulling with no difficulties..