The tune in my engine is Puttputt-puttputt--Putt-Putt!
(With a song in my heart, no- really- they put a transistor radio in instead
of the pacemaker, by mistake!)
Scott
64 Herald 1200 Convertible
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Schwartz" <bschwart@pacbell.net>
To: <Gosling_Richard_B@perkins.com>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2001 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: Spitfire v. Midget power
>
> > I always assumed that the same tune was used in both engines,
> > but maybe not? Does anyone know why the Midget was down on power
> compared to
> > the Spit?
> *****************************************
> Basically it was due to a less efficient intake and exhaust system. To
fit
> this engine and all it's ancillaries into the confines of the Midget's
> engine compartment these items were changed to a less free flowing, but
> more compact design -
>
>
> Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
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