Need some more torque for your AA??

[popcorn-guy]

http://www.fordgaaengine.com/

[Brady]

Thanks Alan for posting that. I remember reading an article in OCW many years ago about the Ford Tank Engines. That would sure be some monster in an AA.

[Boomer]

Can you say FRAME SAG?!

[popcorn-guy]

Can you say FRAME SAG?!

Aluminum block and heads???? Remember this was a V12 originally for aircraft so "light" was the operative. It would be interesting to get the spec's on it.

[Boomer]

According to the article:
"Aluminum engines are lighter than cast iron engines. However, "light" is relative. An aluminum 1,100 cubic inch engine is not going to be as light as an aluminum small block Chevy 350. In this instance, "light weight" is listed in the GAA overhaul manual as being 1,440 lbs "with all accessories and ready to run." This means including the generators and fans, their drives, the enormously heavy flywheel and twin-disc clutch, etc. As set up with modern day components and without all the combat related items, a typical GAA weighs around 900-950 lbs ready to run."

[popcorn-guy]

According to the article:
"Aluminum engines are lighter than cast iron engines. However, "light" is relative. An aluminum 1,100 cubic inch engine is not going to be as light as an aluminum small block Chevy 350. In this instance, "light weight" is listed in the GAA overhaul manual as being 1,440 lbs "with all accessories and ready to run." This means including the generators and fans, their drives, the enormously heavy flywheel and twin-disc clutch, etc. As set up with modern day components and without all the combat related items, a typical GAA weighs around 900-950 lbs ready to run."

Considering, not all that bad. I thought it would be a bit over a thousand lbs. All the same, I would love to have the torque that it puts out.

[Boomer]

You're not kidding about that torque - wow!