Flame - Not

[H Villemure]

Robert,

I am more of an ignoramus than most on this list- just a fresh
mechanical engineering graduate. Could you detail what a *flathead*
motor design consists of?

Thanks!

And about your Mach 1- what transplant? The Cobra 427? Talk about torque monster...

Robert Harris wrote:
> 
> It wasn't supposed to be a flame - just exasperation at the inability of
> people to understand that what's new and hot - generally is not.
> 
> Example - name the most modern valve configuration  Overhead Valve, Dual
> Overhead Cam, Valve in block ( flathead )
> 
> Correct answer FLATHEAD.  It was evolved to reduce the production costs
> associated with OHV or OHC.
> 
> Every time you see a "new" engine idea, check with the guy at the patent
> office.  Most likely it was invented during the pre-WW II "racing" era where
> each major power sponsored outrageous prizes to develop the military
> technology needed for the coming war.  And when national survival is at risk,
> it inspires a fantastic spurt of development.
> 
> And please don't draw inferences from the "current" implementation of a
> specific technology as to what that technology is capable of.  I know I come
> across as cranky and an old pharte at times, but when you small box categorize
> things, you lose the beauty of using something in ways that expand the mind
> and solve the problem eloquently.
> 
> 1963 Ford C-600 Prison Bus Conversion "Home"
> 1971 Lincoln Continental 460 "Christine"
> 1972 "Whale" Mustang awaiting transplant
> 1978 Dodge Long Bed Peeek Up "Bundymobile"
> 
> Habaneros - not just for breakfast anymore

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