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Mart · 01-12-2021, 03:47 PM

I had a German flatty in my 40 coupe. That motor dated from the mid 50s. It was a nice smooth running motor. It had the rear mounted distributor but I took the cover off the front and ran a crab on an adaptor. A helmet dizzy bolted straight on without the adaptor. Your motor looks earlier, as it only has the front mount distributor. It is interesting to see all the detail differences. I did take the heads off mine, but I can't remember if the deck face had that distinctive shape that yours has on the central water hole.
What are your plans for it?
Mart.

01-12-2021, 03:47 PM	#17
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: German H-block? I had a German flatty in my 40 coupe. That motor dated from the mid 50s. It was a nice smooth running motor. It had the rear mounted distributor but I took the cover off the front and ran a crab on an adaptor. A helmet dizzy bolted straight on without the adaptor. Your motor looks earlier, as it only has the front mount distributor. It is interesting to see all the detail differences. I did take the heads off mine, but I can't remember if the deck face had that distinctive shape that yours has on the central water hole. What are your plans for it? Mart.