Re: 1947 Mercury KD4S Parts Catalogue + Photos

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One very BIG advantage to modular design of the Early Kiekhaefer’s, compression is irrelevant.
Damaged cylinders or pistons can be replaced. Replacements parts can be sourced
from a range of models and years. No need to be concerned with over size rings or pistons
Corvair air cooled engine had same concept of replace problem cylinder, piston and rings
rather than get into machining and stocking oversize parts. VW beetle also a modular
design that make rebuilding a remove and replace concept
Louis