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Jeff Thies

On 12/27/2010 11:37 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:42:32 -0500, Jeff
wrote:

And in particular, the starter, and not a lot of vacuum lines or other
wiring. Not much in there, lot of room around the motor. My
understanding is the slant 6 came out of an industrial engine. Something
designed to pump oil 24/7. Lot of low end torque.

No, the slant six was a clean sheet design to get an overhead valve
engine into the low hood of the Valiant. It was then increased in size
and became the standard corporate engine for Chrysler cars and light
trucks, as well as becoming the basis for the industrial and marine
engines.

It BECAME a very popular industrial engine, particularly after the
industrial/ Marine flathead was discontinued.

Thanks for the correction.

Jeff

It was the only overhead valve inline six Chryler North America ever
produced. (in at least 3 sises, and 2 major series)