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sidevalve8ba · 08-21-2015, 08:44 AM

I was able to read most of the placard at the air-cooled engine by enlarging the photo.

"This all magnesium experimental air-cooled L-head design engine was built in the early 1930's by Mr. Ford's engineers at his residence at Fairlane.

Cylinder blocks & heads are cast as integral components then bolted to separate crankcase.

Removable plates over each pair of cylinders enable access to valves and locate spark plugs."

08-21-2015, 08:44 AM	#15
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 842	Re: Museum of American Speed flatheads.... I was able to read most of the placard at the air-cooled engine by enlarging the photo. "This all magnesium experimental air-cooled L-head design engine was built in the early 1930's by Mr. Ford's engineers at his residence at Fairlane. Cylinder blocks & heads are cast as integral components then bolted to separate crankcase. Removable plates over each pair of cylinders enable access to valves and locate spark plugs." __________________ The more I learn about new automobiles, the more I value my old ones.