That is badass! Straight 6? I like all that old pre war technology, I'm always amazed with how advanced capabilities were with manufacturing and design. the one thing I like about old flatheads is how simple they are and how easy they are to work on. I like to try and keep my options for transportation open if/when things get dicey and I need to stay off the radar.
it is a sturdy beast but the power to weight ratio is not the best. I think what I like the best is the sound from the exhaust which you can hear at the end of the video.
There's nothing sweeter than that Flathead sound. LoL, power to weight... I think the saying in the Flathead world goes, "I've never spent so much money to go so slow."
You might like this 22 second video of mine then:
https://rumble.com/vk5du4-1956-lyman-engine-idle.html
That is badass! Straight 6? I like all that old pre war technology, I'm always amazed with how advanced capabilities were with manufacturing and design. the one thing I like about old flatheads is how simple they are and how easy they are to work on. I like to try and keep my options for transportation open if/when things get dicey and I need to stay off the radar.
Here's a better view of the engine:
https://rumble.com/vk5f84-lyman-engine-running-in-front-yard.html
It definitely sounds like those old banger motors from the Model A's. I bet it sounds pretty good when you wind it up.
It's a four.
60 hp I believe.
it is a sturdy beast but the power to weight ratio is not the best. I think what I like the best is the sound from the exhaust which you can hear at the end of the video.
There's nothing sweeter than that Flathead sound. LoL, power to weight... I think the saying in the Flathead world goes, "I've never spent so much money to go so slow."
Ha ha ha LOL