Re: [Amc-list] 252 six
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Re: [Amc-list] 252 six
- From: Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2007 01:09:20 -0600
172.6 1941-52 3.125x3.750
184.1 1950-54 3.125x4.000
195.6 1952-65 3.125x4.250
234.8 1939-51 3.375x4.375
252.6 1952-56 3.500x4.375
Ken
Quoting Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>:
> On Sun, 2007-06-03 at 10:30 -0400, Jay wrote:
> > Jim, the 252 was built in the 50s and used in the Ambassador models. it
> also
> > has a side mounted water pump run off the back of the generator. Maybe
> that
> > is a misprint??
>
> Funny, I was just thinking hat I need to start doing some research on
> this older six. I too am curious about the 195.6's lineage.
>
> I suspect the 195.6 OHV is a peculiar dead end, seeing how it's some
> Nash head grafted onto the flathead motor. But maybe that head has an
> interesting story. I know Edelbrock or Offenhauser made a finned
> aluminum head for the early Rambler (Nash) flattie. Always wanted one of
> those! (Sort of, not really :-)
>
> I do picture a tiny little turbo bolted onto the top of that flathead
> though, it would be a very funny sight. Even 3 - 4 lbs boost would be a
> big deal. 150 - 175 hp in the American would be fun and not too
> stressful (on the parts :-)
>
>
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195.6 1952-65 3.125x4.25
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