donovan 417 and some 426 hemi related info

[grumpyvette]

basically an improved and strengthen aluminum version of the 392 Chrysler hemi , these engines designed to stand up to heavy loads of nitromethane and fuel dragster use , producing well over 2500 plus hp
the early chrysler hemi from the 1950s, {DISTRIBUTOR IN REAR}

have no interchangeable parts with the next generation hemi from the 1960s-80s,
(distributor in front)

http://www.hemihaines.com/Hemiphotos.html

or the newer current hemi engine from the 2000s
(INDIVIDUAL COIL PER CYLINDER)

http://www.donovanengineering.com/Block ... locks.html

http://www.hothemiheads.com/engine_block/gaskets.html

http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/070 ... ine_build/

http://www.northernthunder.com/donovan417.html

http://www.customclassictrucks.com/tech ... ewall.html

http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/tech ... ine_build/

http://www.mopartsracing.com/parts/hemi.html

http://wn.com/Donovan_hemi

http://www.classichemi.com/392hemi.shtml

http://www.forhemisonly.com/

http://www.hemipartsking.com/store/?p=p ... st&iPage=3

http://www.webster-racing.com/

http://www.bradanderson.com/

http://www.hemi.com.au/

http://www.donovanengines.com/donovan-417-hemi-aluminum-blocks/

]392 HEMI engines..notice vertical rear distributor[/color]

426 hemi engines...notice angled front mounted distributor

http://www.hemihaines.com/Early-Hemi-Engines-6-146.html

If your rebuilding an early hemi, be sure you totally dis-assemble and clean each component parts an amazing collection of crud can be collected inside the rocker shafts and push rods and blocks oil passages in an engine thats 60 plus years old

 

[Grumpy]

I thought a few of you gentlemen might enjoy watching this 2nd gen hemi build