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Old 09-23-2021, 01:25 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by freebeard View Post
Offenhauser built monobloc engines from 1930, no separable head
Avoiding head gaskets, which are prone to damage, is a good thing. No wonder Citroën resorted to threadable cylinder heads for the 2CV for instance, even though it was not so similar to the monobloc Offenhauser. But I guess it would be a PITA to overhaul a monobloc engine, or just replacing the valve seats or guides.
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