Wobble Engine

[John Garrido]

Someone recently referred to my 348 Type W engine as a "wobble" engine. Any idea where that term came from?

 

[fourzeronine]

I've never heard the 348/409 called such a term.

Perhaps this person once saw one with a broken engine mount.

 

[El Rat]

Maybe the person had too much watermelon wine?

 

[409newby]

I've heard so many crazy stories and terms about these engines from the so called experts when they are telling me I dont argue I just nod and smile alot like talking to a China man

 

[IMBVSUR?]

John, So what ever happened with the head on that engine?

 

[skipxt4]

Boat Anchor, is the most derogatory term, I've heard. F*ck the Haters.

 

[Jim Sullivan]

Boat Anchor, is the most derogatory term, I've heard. F*ck the Haters.

It's a boat anchor unless it's for sale, then it's gold.

 

[63impalass409]

Bunch of dumb ass haters that are jealous that they only can afford one of those small blocks and not a w motor!!!!!

 

[LMBRJQ 60]

Maybe they had a broken engine mount on it. LOL
Steve

 

[John Garrido]

John, So what ever happened with the head on that engine?

The mechanic found a rebuilt head somewhere ...$4,000 installed and 1 year warranty. Thanks for your very generous offer, if they are in your way, let me know. I'll put them on a shelf here.

 

[John Garrido]

It's a boat anchor unless it's for sale, then it's gold.

Fish habitat.

 

[IMBVSUR?]

John, How's the cruising going with the car now that the engine is back up and running? You putting any miles on it?

 

[409gang]

I have heard them called waffle heads but not wobble motors. Many times they are referred to as dump truck or garbage truck motors, but those are the guys that spend all kinds of money on a car and then put a $500 small block in it. I have said it before and I will keep on saying it if your car has a small block in it keep the hood closed I don't want to see it, they are like belly buttons everyone has one!!

 

[Phil Reed]

How do you really feel???????

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

Wait a minute Steve, don't you have a small block in your C2 Corvette? I guess you did say everyone has one, so that explains that. I've only got two...

All kidding aside, I have a buddy who calls my various W engines by the phrase "pig haulers", a clear reference to the truck motor (engine).

Cheers! TomK

 

[409gang]

Wait a minute Steve, don't you have a small block in your C2 Corvette? I guess you did say everyone has one, so that explains that. I've only got two...

All kidding aside, I have a buddy who calls my various W engines by the phrase "pig haulers", a clear reference to the truck motor (engine).

Cheers! TomK

Lol I never open the hood.

 

[Barry Taylor]

You tube - “Dump Truck motor wins again” filmed by Brian Thompson

 

[63 dream'n]

You tube - “Dump Truck motor wins again” filmed by Brian Thompson

What did you do with your Chevy II Barry.......?????

 

[John Garrido]

John, How's the cruising going with the car now that the engine is back up and running? You putting any miles on it?

Hi Jeff, I'm taking it out for a frisky drive every couple of weeks. It's running great....do you go to any shows in our area? I've heard Winters has one on Tuesday evenings. If you hear about or are going to be cruising the Delta, give me a call. 916-416-5695

 

[Greg Reimer]

How about calling a 348 a" lumpy headed barge motor"? Some of this slang is a stretch.Also, since a 327 is a mouse, a 396 a rat, I once heard the 348 called, "galloping stove bolt skunk motor".