On Sep 12, 12:18 pm, "Arny Krueger" wrote:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M4_Sherman#US_Variants
The Serman tank was propelled by a variant of a 9-cylinder radial aircraft
engine. There was a later "12 cylinder" diesel, but it was implemented by
means of 2 I6's side-by-side!
Arny, you need to look a tad further:
M4A3 - Ford GAA V-8 engine; welded hull; 75-mm, 76-mm, and 105-mm
guns. Users: US, France (small numbers). The M4A3 was the preferred US
Army vehicle.
"Just thought I'd share some before and after pictures of my Ford GAA
tank engine. All aluminum 1100 cubic inch V8 used in WWII Sherman
Tanks. These were gas burners rated at 500 HP and 1050 Ft. Lbs. of
torque for military service, but are capable of much much more using
mostly stock parts. They feature a 60 degree vee, 5.4 bore x 6.0
stroke, 180 degree factory billet cranks, pent roof combustion
chambers, shaft driven DOHC's, 4 valves per cylinder, and dual mags."
http://www.enginehistory.org/featured_engines.htm
And so forth. Guys, get a grip. Gray-Andre, get a life.
Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA