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Old 12-07-2003, 11:14 PM
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Default RE: Why left handed engines?

I'm left handed and I have the prop scars on my left knuckles to prove it. I started putting the needle valves on the left side in the late 50's. It worked great with side mounted engines and also I didn't burn my knockles with the exhaust.

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Jim