Flame - Not

[CLsnyder]

A "flathead" motor is also called a side-valve engine. The valves are in the
block, beside the piston. They tend to be low compression engines. Common
examples are the old Chrysler six (up to 1959), the early Ford V8 ( up to
about 1953) and the old Hudson and Rambler American (up to about 1962)
----- Original Message -----
From: H Villemure <memvive at globetrotter.qc.ca>
To: <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Sent: Friday, April 30, 1999 2:24 PM
Subject: Re: Flame - Not


> 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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