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Offline garretttpe

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18 hp flathead vs vanguard
« on: October 23, 2015, 02:31:51 pm »
Hi all
I have a 18hp vanguard that runs fine in my 6 wheeler. I have a chance to get a 18 hp flathead model 422437  type 1266 01 code 90022615 for free.

Which engine would be better to rebuild  more  power? I want to spend about 500-600 dollars. And a rev kit will have to be a must.

Thanks all for any advice and opinions

Larry

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Re: 18 hp flathead vs vanguard
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2015, 03:14:06 pm »
Vanguard hands down.
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Re: 18 hp flathead vs vanguard
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2015, 05:20:57 pm »
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Re: 18 hp flathead vs vanguard
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2015, 08:13:23 am »
Awesome
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Re: 18 hp flathead vs vanguard
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2015, 06:19:41 pm »
You could probably get 50 HP from the Vanguard,you won't from the flathead

 

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