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Offline mowerdaruk

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getting more torque from an 11 hp flattie
« on: August 16, 2013, 01:54:19 pm »
as the title says really need more torque from my 78 ish 11hp flathead any ideas?
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Re: getting more torque from an 11 hp flattie
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2013, 09:08:51 pm »
Make the valves face the pistons. Just a thought.
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Re: getting more torque from an 11 hp flattie
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2013, 11:47:33 pm »
Good one ED, yes it really works but you will need a new engine.
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Re: getting more torque from an 11 hp flattie
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2013, 11:16:30 am »
shave the head and advance the ignition timing.
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