This 1918 V8 was advanced for its time. A central camshaft operated vertical overhead valves in both cylinder banks. The counterweighted crankshaft rode in three main bearings and the cross-flow cylinder heads were detachable. Bore and stroke were 3.36" X 4.00" yielding a displacement of 288 CID. Horsepower was advertised at 55HP.
This engine along with the worlds largest collection of vintage racing engines can be seen at the Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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