Ralph I did say "
good" power... not "
great" power.
Very reliable.
The 1953 OHV I6 215 (not to be confused with the earlier 6, which as great) Put out as much HP as the 53 flathead. Same as the first 239 yblock 8 in 54.
Flat8 is the greatest sounding motor flat motor.
Think this guy was trying to put a rod through his block for this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9ua24Ue4wM
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