In defense of 6 cylinders

[GB SISSON]

[QUOTE=38 coupe;1958810]Yes. Ford started selling OHV six cylinders in 1952 (and OHV V8s too, but in Lincolns and big trucks). Don't judge, the engine is pretty grimy right now.

That may be so 38, but this red H six I picked up with a bunch of V8s a few years ago has always intrigued me. I have a nice 4 speed crash box and yet another tonner pickup to put it into.... Like I need another... Maybe it's just those chrome head bolt covers and the color. It needed a ring gear and I finally found a guy that makes them! I am a fan of Low End Torque, in big one lung motorcycles, tractors and other stuff that isn't particularly fast, but torquey. I like going zero to 40 in a short time, but going over 60 for any period of time in this old stuff isn't my cup of tea.