Engine Seized

[carbuff1941]

I have just found out from the previous owner that the rebuilt engine that came with the car is out of a 1950 Frazer.  It has a manifold for a 2bbl carb but no carb.  Can I put my 1 bbl carb and manifold on this engine and if so what effect will it have on the performance of the engine, assuming I ever get it running?

[Fid]

I believe the Frazer Manhattans had a higher compression head as well. Not sure on that but hopefully someone can speak to both issues for you.

[carbuff1941]

Does anyone have any thoughts about puting the 1bbl carb on this 1950 engine that had a 2bbl carb?

[joefrazer]

Do it. Swapping manifolds will have no effect on compression.

[superk226]

The one barrel manifold uses a different exhaust pipe than the two barrel manifold so you will need to change that also.

[carbuff1941]

Still in the process of dismantling the front of this 1947 Frazer Manhattan for the engine swap.  After removing the generator, oil filter canister and battery support I noticed what appears, to me, to be a wire running from one of the harnesses into the bottom of the steering gear box.  I'm I crazy or does this do something?  I can see no reference to this wire on the wiring diagram.  There are also, what look like, two relays for the horns but the wiring diagram only shows one.  In fact there are a number of wires in the engine compartment that don't show up on the wiring diagrams.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[joefrazer]

That's the horn wire.