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This Continental Motors engine was made in the 1940s . The Flat-4 was capable of producing 65- Hp (48- KW ). It became a powerplant for small planes serving both civilian and military roles.


SPECIFICATIONS (O-170-3 OR A-65-8)

  type 4-cylinder air-cooled Horizontally Opposed aircraft piston engine
  bore 3875 in (98 mm)
  stroke 3625 in (92 mm)
  displacement 171 in³ (28 L)
  length 31 in (787 mm)
  width 315 in (800 mm)
  height 29 5/16 in (745 mm)
  weight 170 lb (77 kg)
  valvetrain One intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder, Pushrod -actuated
  fuelsystem Updraft Carburetor
  fueltype 73 Octane Avgas
  oilsystem Wet Sump
  coolingsystem Air-cooled
  power 65 hp (48 kW) at 2,300 rpm
  specpower 038 hp/in³ (171 kW/L)
  compression 63:1
  power/weight 038 hp/lb (062 kW/kg)




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