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Offline frank mccune

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Need information on old engine: 1946 RB Special .299
« on: April 07, 2013, 06:07:57 AM »
         Anybody know anthing about this engine?

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Re: Need information on old engine: 1946 RB Special .299
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2013, 08:21:57 AM »
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Re: Need information on old engine: 1946 RB Special .299
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2013, 08:24:12 AM »
This thing started life as a sparker. I doubt it would run as a glow unless the intake was choked down.
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Re: Need information on old engine: 1946 RB Special .299
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2013, 03:09:05 PM »
From what I understand the RB Sp'cl. 29 was a quality engine, and held your 29 speed record over the McCoys at one time, possibly in a Speedwagon, but don't quote me on that.
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