Chrysler used to have a flathead 6 cylinder that was used from the 20's up
til the mid 50's. The was an refered to as an L6 and it was a wopping 82hp.
Used to own a 39 Plymouth with that motor.
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>Date: Mon, 01 Nov 1999 08:54:33 PST
>From: "Michael Carlson" <dodgeman95@hotmail.com>
>Subject: DML: Re: Flathead 6 cylinder
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>Had something interesting come my way last night. A friend of mine who's a
>mechanic gave me some info. about a couple of engines he came across.
>The engine is the flathead 6 that Chrysler used to put in the Power Wagons.
>Both engines are apparently in good shape.
>The question- How much work would it take to swap one into a Dak?? I'm
>thinking of piecing a truck together(buy frame, cab, nose, etc. and
>assemble
>in a garage...).
>I'm just looking for some feedback and tips. I've been told that this
>engine produces more power than the current V-6 in the Dak. I'm thinking
>of
>using this truck as a race truck/daily driver.
>I'd appreciate any tips!!
>Mike C.
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