A CJ-2A engine is rated at 60 HP, I was testing a MB engine that was rated at 54 HP. My engine does have alot of 2A parts, but my distributor shaft is pretty loose and my camshaft is worn. I used 1968 SAE standards for the tests, which are probably not the same as what was used in the 40's. I also had no desire to break the engine. Most importantly, I had fun and I annoyed my pain in the ass neighbor's to boot.
Dave Fillman
45 MB
---- you wrote:
> Hi Dave,
>
> Thanks for the engine dyno test! Very interesting! I always was curious
> about my little flat head. I assumed that V-thingy under the carb creates
> turbulence for a better air/fuel mixture and I also assumed it would lessen
> the volume of air getting to the engine. Your test seems to confirm that
> since the removal of the V-thing increased horsepower.
>
> I guess it would be safe to say that the factory was exaggerating their claim
> that the stock motor is a 60 horsepower motor.
>
> Tom Lee
> 1946 2a restored original
>
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