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June 29th 09, 07:49 AM
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ENGINE BASICS
Jan And then there is the "atmospheric" intake valve. AKA "Wheeze valve" really worked great in 200 rpm Vaughn Garden Tractors. Knight sleeve valve engines suffered from carbon build-up in the sleeve's ports. Oil and fire took their toll. 60 years back, Ford flatheads didn't need headers. just dispense with exhaust manifolds. (neighbors withstanding) Old Chief Lynn 
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