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Old 03-07-2014, 02:59 PM   #12
Shadetree
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Default Re: Ain't a Flathead, but gear heads may like it

Looks like the mechanical advantage of the power stroke of the pistons would be lessened on this engine versus a crankshaft engine, generating less torque. Too, it looks like it would require more torque on the compression stroke than a conventional engine.
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