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Old 05-24-2015, 10:15 AM   #6
larrys40
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Default Re: What is a Touring Motor

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Originally Posted by Chris Haynes View Post
Actually saying "Touring Motor" is incorrect. As I remember from school an "Engine" is a machine that converts fossil fuel energy into mechanical energy. A "Motor" is a machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. So your vehicle is powered by an "Engine" and also has a "Starter Motor". ;-)

Chris,
Yes , that is what I was taught as well and in this new day and age of time the term ' motor' has been widely misused at least in my understanding
. But then so has everything else these days .

The touring engines in general are ones that have been built possibly wit insert bearings , lightened flywheels, high compression heads , etc all for a little more performance . I run a Ryan overdrive in my Tudor I've had in since the 80's and it too is a huge plus .
Whatever you decide to do with your 'engine' block I encourage you to look at all the options and choices and choose what will best serve you with what you can afford . A Snyder hc head would be at the top of my list at minimum. Even with a babbited engine.
Larry Shepard
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