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Lantenhammer
Lantenhammer

The OHV 5-Valver

Pictures of the Otto Lantenhammer OHV 5 Valver and indeed, this machine was to be the first 5 Valve engine ever made.

The head is made from a solid piece of alloy (See Picture Right). with the 5 Valves operated by pushrods..
Many thanks to Ben Ludolphy from the Netherlands for supplying both the pictures and the information on this one.


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