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Re: Continental and Hercules Engines from the '50s
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Posted by Bob M on September 06, 2001 at 19:02:40 from (66.66.72.246):
In Reply to: Continental and Hercules Engines from the '50s posted by Mike Anderson on September 06, 2001 at 12:44:57:
The Continental F226 is a 6 cylinder L head engine with 3-5/16" x 4-3/8" bore and stroke. Displacement is 226 cubic inches. HP/torque depended on the application, governed speed, etc. but I believe runs in the in the 45 to 55 HP range for industrial applications such as power units and tractors (Massey 44-6). Power rating is little higher in automotive trim (some 50's era Willys-Jeep products) I can't help any on the Hercules motor..
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