And just what is wrong with being a tractor engine?!
It should be remembered that both Porsche (Type 111) and Lamborgini have built
tractors.
I think Lamborgini still does.
That being said I'm pretty sure the wet liner 4 cyl Standard Triumph engine was
developed
as a passenger car engine for the Standard Vangaurd Saloon. That engine was so
well made and reliable that it was modified and detuned into an EXCELLENT
tractor
unit....
Whenever I go to a British car show I'm amazed how many cars from the TR era
lack a
separate intake and exhaust port for each cylinder! Now Healy and MG motors
look like
tractor motors! Except they're probably not reliable enough, and after 20 years
or so,
you couldn't rebuild one in the middle of a muddy field!
I say I own a "tractor" engine TR with PRIDE!
Harrumph! Sorry, I'll chill out now...
Chris Lillja
Spit MkIV
Norton Commando
TR4A
Sube 2.5 GT
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