The making of the 50's Dodge hemi

[my66s55]

   Another one of my 3d projects I've got going on. In this post, I'll give you an example of how I go about creating a 3d print. I have plans for a 55 & 56 Dodge plus 55 Plymouth. The 55 Dodge is on the drawing board as I got a file from Hum 3d. Problem is, it needs some major correcting. A poly head version is also planed.

   I got lucky and found an engine on a stand at my local salvage yard 3 miles from my house. It was right next to the front door of the office.

 

 

 

 

 

Went back a few days later with a tape measure, pen and paper.

I found this drawing on the net.

I had also found this on the net for all 55 engines. It shows dimensions and stats for all 55 engines. Notice how much smaller the Dodge hemi is than the Chrysler. The small dimensions for the Dodge are the ploy head version.

Edited May 11, 2020 by my66s55

[Flat32]

What I found very useful when modelling an engine is an overhaul gasket kit. Did a Lincoln Zephyr block with photos, a repair manual and the gaskets.  I have a Motor's Auto Repair Manual 18th edition that has frontal view cross sections for the hemi and the poly Dodge.  Has a side section of the Plymouth poly which is the same block. Some libraries have manuals in their reference sections.

When I did my Flathead Ford engine I had an engine apart and a full set of the factory blueprints and a GENERAL TOOLS, 837, CONTOUR GAGE.

Red Ram intake https://www.ebay.com/itm/264671749471

 

 

Edited May 11, 2020 by Flat32