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Husky Multi-Cylinder Powerplant Achieved By Running Harley-Davidson V-twins in Lockstep

Photography by Eric Rickman
  • Husky Multi Cylinder 4 Barrel Dragster
    Built by Ralph Bunnel, Fred Adams, and Ed Rannberg, 4-barrel dragster class rod employs two 74-inch H-D powerplants chained together in a 2-inch tube frame.
    Husky Multi Cylinder 4 Barrel Dragster
    Built by Ralph Bunnel, Fred Adams, and Ed Rannberg, 4-barrel dragster class rod employs tw
  • Husky Multi Cylinder Center Operation
    The Crosley steering gear was converted to center operation. The center section of a '40 Ford rear end was omitted. The spacer was installed to accept the sprocket transmitting drive to spool in place of differential.
    Husky Multi Cylinder Center Operation
    The Crosley steering gear was converted to center operation. The center section of a '40 F
  • Husky Multi Cylinder Closeup Vtwin
    The H-D three-speed box adjusts up and down for primary chain tension, so rear chain tightness is controlled by moving the entire rear end. Attached with fittings made from conrods and U-bolts, the threaded rod extends through the roll bar upright for before-and-after adjustment.
    Husky Multi Cylinder Closeup Vtwin
    The H-D three-speed box adjusts up and down for primary chain tension, so rear chain tight
  • Husky Multi Cylinder Axle
    A 1-3/4-inch, 0.125 wall tube axle slings frame through a single-leaf spring, and homemade friction shocks. The fuel tank was originally placed up front, but gravity feed proved best.
    Husky Multi Cylinder Axle
    A 1-3/4-inch, 0.125 wall tube axle slings frame through a single-leaf spring, and homemade
  • Husky Multi Cylinder Lifting Up Dragster
    Weighing only 836 pounds, it's an easy chore to hoist the rig aboard a pickup, hence the clearance lights on the axle.
    Husky Multi Cylinder Lifting Up Dragster
    Weighing only 836 pounds, it's an easy chore to hoist the rig aboard a pickup, hence the c
  • Husky Multi Cylinder Wrenching
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