Re: V-8 engine design flaws

Posted by R Anderson On 2010/1/25 11:34:57

Many good thoughts and comments here. I know from a Chevy mechanic friend that even that vaunted small block had all kind of camshaft wear problems in the mid-80s, so even they weren't invulnerable to the beancounters...

Eric, flatheads sure have their appeal to me - that's why I posted a while back on the idea of putting a straight 8 in a 55/56. Man, a 9 bearing 8 sure has appeal for me in one of those cars... but it'd be major surgery though apparently. My Exec, at least, will remain stock, but maybe someday...

Meantime, my engine will be checked out by Mr Miller, so it is in good hands, and I'll listen carefully to his prescriptions
with the knowledge that I gain from the good folks here.