Original Posted By: Gene Rambo
Subject: Pietenpol-List: Auto EnginesDear Piets,I read with interest the specs on motorcycle engines and others. Have any of you ever heard of, seen or used a Dodge Bros Series D engine, 1927, in a Piet or any other aircraft. It seems that one favorable point in using the Ford "A" engine is the strong crankshaft and low rpm/power ratio. This DB engine has an even stronger crank plus five main bearings. I had one recently that was so smooth I could stand a nickel on edge atop the head while it idled. Thats smooooth. Weight should be about same as Ford. The mag is driven by a waterpump shaft which also drove the distributor.Just a thought.C in L________________________________________________________________________________Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 14:50:34 -0400