And the Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler engines were referred to as
L-heads, if I recall correctly. Fords and Mercs were commonly referred to
as "flat heads".
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Paul Laughlin" <pelaughlin@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] (OM) OT words
> On 6/8/2011 12:12 PM, Moose wrote:
>>
>> The engines in these old cars were flat heads. Although OHV engines
>> appeared in the US in the early 50s, flat heads
>> were still pretty common for several more years. Their low compression
>> ratios also meant quite different power and
>
> Come on, Moose. Chevys and Buicks had "valve in head" (OHV) engines as
> far back as the '30s. Telling my age now. LOL
> Paul in Portland OR
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