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35fordtn · 12-30-2019, 10:50 PM

The V-12 in my opinion is a GREAT engine, and designed oddly. Is it essentially two 6 cylinder engines (study the crank and ignition on one and you will see what I mean.

While I have only messed with a couple, if you rid yourself of the hydraulic lifters and have the separate ignition points timed properly they run quite well and are incredibly smooth. They do not seem to have a lot of torque or substantial power, but when properly set up, seem to run smoother than the V-8 counterparts.

12-30-2019, 10:50 PM	#11
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,327	Re: Lincoln V12 a crap engine? The V-12 in my opinion is a GREAT engine, and designed oddly. Is it essentially two 6 cylinder engines (study the crank and ignition on one and you will see what I mean. While I have only messed with a couple, if you rid yourself of the hydraulic lifters and have the separate ignition points timed properly they run quite well and are incredibly smooth. They do not seem to have a lot of torque or substantial power, but when properly set up, seem to run smoother than the V-8 counterparts.