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Adam47manhattan

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47 frazer manhattan
« on: August 30, 2012, 11:17:24 AM »
Hello

This is my first post here, I am finally starting the restoration of my 47 Frazer and am in need of a motor. I don't want go the 350 route and change the originality of the vehicle please help locate one. I am in Winston Salem NC and would travel 150 miles if needed maybe more depending on the distance. Any advise or local shop recommendations would be great..... Looking forward to getting this beautiful vehicle back on the road and out of the jaws of a crusher!!!! Thank you in advance.


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Re: 47 frazer manhattan
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2012, 11:38:55 AM »
Welcome aboard ... Love 47 Frazers.
Here is a link to some online information for you
http://circlekf.com/kfcars/kfmodyr47.html
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Re: 47 frazer manhattan
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2012, 06:03:24 PM »
Hi Adam...good to see you've surfaced! Haven't seen you in many years.  Check out my web site.
Don't have an engine but maybe a few more goodies for your car!

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Re: 47 frazer manhattan
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2012, 12:54:50 PM »
Adam, you should be aware that a SIGNIFICANT re-design of the 226 engine took place during the 1947 model year, and that wiring, fuel line,exhaust  and other connections changed as a result (along with various engine parts).  Since you did not specify which type you may need, I have posted two pictures.  The first shows the original version of the 226 used in some earlier production Frazer and Frazer Manhattans; the exhaust pipe attached at the exhaust manifold at the front area of the block and the single-action fuel pump is mounted on the side of the block at rear.  The second shows a car being worked on in the company garage; This is the later type of 1947 engine with exhaust pipe hooking up to the manifold in the center area of the block (directly below the carb area) and a fuel pump on the side of the block up front.

Also, is there a tank with provision for rubber hose line attachments inside the right fender area of the car?  This will help identify if your fuel pump is single-stage or double stage.  Manhattans used both.   You can check this out in the KFOCI HANDBOOK Version 4.0 CD under the area on 1947 Frazer Manhattans for additional info.

Remember that KFOCI members get free ads in KFOCI MONTHLY BULLETIN and there is a Wanted section for needs like this.  You should also be looking for the blue/black cover 1947-48-49 factory shop manual and the 1948 issue ILLUSTRATED factory parts list covering the 1947 and 1948 model year cars; this was the first illustrated factory parts book issued that covered 1947 model year cars.
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Re: 47 frazer manhattan
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2012, 01:14:20 PM »
Mine was the early engine, I found a Studebaker engine will that bolt up?
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Re: 47 frazer manhattan
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2012, 04:45:29 PM »
The Studebaker engine will bolt up to the transmission since both used Borg Warner units, however, I'm not sure of the length and height of the Stude engine and it's fit in the engine compartment. I'm sure motor mounts would need fabricated.