Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Debunking the "tractor" myth?

Author: Fred Sahms

Date: Dec 12, 2002, 11:53 AM

Post ID: 1711563912


I meant the oft-repeated "Guzzi used the motor out of their military
tractor" myth.


Jtomel-@aol.com wrote:
 
First of all, most old tractor engines are in line 4 or 6 cylinder
designs. I
have a 1946 Ford 2N tractor. It is a 4 cylinder design. The old John
Deere?
1 or 2 cylinder in line horizontal more like a falcone. I'm not an
expert
by any means, but I don't know of any V-twin tractor engine designs.
Secondly, why not enjoy the myth. Tractors pull like, well, tractors.
Whats
wrong with that?
Tom Elliott
78 SP1000
74 Eldo LAPD Project
67 V700 partial maybe most
46 Ford 2N Tractor



73 Eldo (looks like a motorcycle, finally)
78 T3/949

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