Mark, John, et al.:
I think that is true, and I am sure others will know the details and
history. It was probably the practical to do at the time. It is my
understanding that the early British automobile was not taxed based on
displacement or horsepower, but by the bore size, hence the predilection
for these old long-stroke engines.
Regards,
David F. Darby
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/4598
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> From: John Swanland <swanland@cato.wesley.vic.edu.au>
> To: Hooper, Mark <Hooper@alex.com>
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE:Origin of Triumph Engine???
> Date: Wednesday, 31 December, 1997 4:16 AM
>
>
> >I always heard that the start of the TR engines was the Ferguson
> >(Fergus??) tractor in the 30s/40s. That was a four cylinder unit. All
> >others were said to derive from that design. I have no idea of the
> >details, just some old Brits who swear to it. Does anybody know anything
> >about that?
> >
>
> I know my MG TC (45-49) shares many ignition parts (distributor cap etc)
> with that model of tractor!
>
> John Swanland
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