Engine building progress - a different look
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Engine building progress - a different look
Well, had some valve guide issues - so started a rebuild on my flat six... a little different animal - figured there might be some interest.
I'll post some more as I progress.
I'll post some more as I progress.
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A few - the pistons (JE high quench) and the cylinders are installed together. The head studs are 135mm long and basically keep the head and case mated. Everything fits VERY precisely
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Originally Posted by Bill
Sweet! My experience working on motors has only been with inline and V-type engines. Horizontally opposed motors are just so damned alien. Keep the pics rollin' in. 
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Originally Posted by g-50Cab
Woops - heres the pic
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Originally Posted by Bill
Confused. The fins on the heads make me think the motor is air-cooled but on the crank case (by the flywheel) it looks like there's a thermostat housing. Eh?
And technically - yes Aircooled. In reality, Oil cooled. There are around 11 qts circulating at ny given time.
