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Absolutely right. I built several flat tappet engines years ago and the failure is because people don't break them in and take care of them. Many people who a
by zerohp 16y ago
Absolutely right. I built several flat tappet engines years ago and the failure is because people don't break them in and take care of them.
Many people who are newly interested in classic cars are under the impression that they can treat them like modern cars after a restoration. Unless you've spent the money to update the internals, you need to follow the tried and true practices of the past.
- krschultz 16y agoThough that impression quickly changes as soon as things as simple as starting it can be a problem. Though my experience may be colored by too much Lucas Electric in my life.