I had always thought chevy waited till 1955 or so to develope and use a V8.Did they have one before?I had read people saying they had one that didn't work out before.I always thought those people were crazy.But I read some more about and did a google search and found a pick.I typed in 1918 chevrolet and clicked on images.It showed a little picture of something described as a chevy V8.Does anyone have info on this motor?
The 1916-18 Chevy V-8 had exposed valvetrain and zero reliability. It was killed soon after. They went back to refining their 6, which we all know was a solid design. If you want to talk cool early vintage V-8s, check out Wills-St.Claire. Scotch~!
[ QUOTE ] The 1916-18 Chevy V-8 had exposed valvetrain and zero reliability. It was killed soon after. They went back to refining their 6, which we all know was a solid design. If you want to talk cool early vintage V-8s, check out Wills-St.Claire. Scotch~! [/ QUOTE ] Thanks guys.I always wondered why they never tried a flathead when other GM companies did.
It was the Series D V8 in the $1400 range. A 90 degree V8 33/4 by 4 inch bore & stroke has 3 main bearings had 288 cubs, was overhead pushrods. It was around in 1918 with leftovers being sold as 1919. A patent was applied for by Arther Mason and Alferd Sturt. This is from my dad, he saw it and has not registered yet!!! but since he's a book of knowledge, he emailed me and asked for me to add to post. Thanks dad
Wow, This is some interesting stuff. I really did not know anything about this one...Cool! I am very interested in that. How did that exposed valvetrain work? Anyone know? Like how did it get lubricated. It just seems crazy to me... Hmmmmmm..... VT.
Carried an oil can to lube upper end, many early cars like this. I think ever 150-200 miles???.................OLDBEET
I took a picture of a 1917 Chevy V8 at Harrahs Auto museum back in 1978 (?) along with a 1909 Thomas that had a telescopic/tilt wheel!!!! Many airplane engines had exposed valvetrains..., and they had to constantly clean their goggles from oil and that was the main reason for a pilot wore a scarf! Nothing is new..., just improved upon...! Mark
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