Oldsmobile "Rocket" V-8-cylinder Engine, 1949
THF101072 / Oldsmobile "Rocket" V-8-cylinder Engine, 1949
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Artifact Overview
Oldsmobile launched its "Rocket" V-8 engine in 1949. The engine was one of the first modern, short-stroke, high compression overhead valve V-8s. Planned for the heavy Oldsmobile 98 series, when placed in their light weight, short-wheel based 88 series the 135 horsepower engine sped into racing history. Compact and efficient, the engine dominated the NASCAR racing circuit from 1949 to 1951.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile engine
Date Made
1949
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
76.31.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ethyl Corporation.
Material
Metal
Aluminum
Steel (Alloy)
Zinc alloy
Paint (Coating)
Color
Dark green
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.438 in (Bore)
Length: 3.75 in
Height: 28 in
Width: 39 in
Length: 54 in (Stroke)
Inscriptions
In red on sides: OLDSMOBILE ROCKET
On side plate: ANDERSON, IND. / DELCO-REMY / 1110814 (MODEL) / 8J27 (SERIAL) / MADE IN U.S.A. . AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Stamped on side: 555849 - 2
Stamped on top: CHG / HB / 1218 / 555641 / GM
On fan belt: GM 555989 / MANUFACTURED BY / THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. / 85 / R
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