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The 226 engine
« on: October 13, 2017, 09:20:55 AM »
Is it the same for all years of production or are there some differences for each year?  What differences, if any?

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Re: The 226 engine
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2017, 11:16:31 AM »
Early 1947 blocks had the fuel pump located on a different part of the block because of vapor lock problems, late 1947 offered a two barrel carb. and manifold, heads were changed over the years and a supercharger was offered starting in 1954.  Some of the engines were made by Continental but when Continental could not keep up with the needs of K.F., K.F. built their own engine plant in Detroit and made the engines themselves.  There are other changes made through the years.  The basic 226 was developed in the early 1930's and was used after KF for various power plants, industrial engine applications and by Checker motors into the 1960's. 
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Re: The 226 engine
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2017, 12:08:08 PM »
Crankshafts differ between standard shift and hydramatic transmissions. The front mount plates differ between early and 51-5 engines. Dipstick locations differ as well.

Just a few that come to mind.

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Re: The 226 engine
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2017, 03:35:47 PM »
Were the Checker engines better than previous engines? Did any use the supercharger?

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Re: The 226 engine
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2017, 08:32:18 PM »
No Checker engines were supercharged.

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Re: The 226 engine
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2017, 11:24:26 PM »
Thank you.

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Re: The 226 engine
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2017, 11:03:35 PM »
226 engines are in two groups. 47-50 and 51 and newer. The blocks and most internal pieces don't interchange between the two groups. Whole engines can be switched between the groups with some adaptions. Automatic and manual transmission engines don't interchange because the crankshaft rear flange is different.

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Re: The 226 engine
« Reply #7 on: October 15, 2017, 12:59:57 AM »
Thank you.  That is helpful.