Inliners International Forums General Discussion Engines Engine Dimensions.....Length, Height, Weight ect

Hi Guys,

I tried to copy and paste this info but it won't fit. So, just go visit

http://www.how-to-build-hotrods.com/engine-dimensions.html

I still can't believe a AMC weighs 525 lbs...

Melon

The older designs were overly conservative on casting thicknesses. As I understand it, this 'over doing it' in the casting design was really just a practical way keeping 'useable' block counts high within a casting process that wasn't always perfect in keeping things centered. Since the subsequent machining operations could correctly locate bores and bosses within the ample available material . . .

The result was a lot of unnecessary bulk between the front wheels.