Flathead engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf piston engine
gptkbp:advantage simple design
compact size
low manufacturing cost
lower efficiency
lower power output
poor airflow
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs sidevalve engine
gptkbp:combustionChambers in the engine block
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
air-cooled
gptkbp:declinedAfter mid 20th century
gptkbp:fuelType gptkb:gasoline
diesel
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Flathead engine
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Ford_Flathead_V8
gptkb:Harley-Davidson_Flathead
gptkbp:periodOfPopularity early 20th century
gptkbp:replacedBy overhead valve engine
gptkbp:usedIn automobiles
tractors
motorcycles
generators
stationary engines
lawnmowers
gptkbp:valveConfiguration valves in block
gptkbp:valveLocation beside the piston
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Flathead
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6