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EAA TC 1441 wrote:
> The "Lycoming-Detroit" opposed motor is actaually the Italian V-M of
> V-M Motori, a onetime company owned by AlfaRomeo. This is the 2nd time
> that americans have attempted to market this line in the US. It is
> modular and very economical. Back in the 70's the attempt to
> distribute failed due to lack of experience and a serious investment in
> the future. When FIAT "bought" AlfaRomeo, they did not want the sister
> companies of Alfa, so they were sold off, along with AlfaAvio. V-M
> automotive motors are very successful due to their low noise levels and
> extremely low untreated exhaust emissions.
Thanks for the details; it's most interesting. I had presumed that
a brand new engine was in the oven.
> Further to the radial comments, Dont forget that the Packard radial
> Diesel was built in Detroit and was not popular with airframe designers.
Yeah, there's that one thing that turns designers right off: weight.
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Re: Why no new diesel radials?
