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Re: [ihc] RE: MV in Light Line



Howard R Pletcher wrote:
I was not aware of any plans (which doesn't mean there weren't any) to
put the MV in the Light Line, although I'm sure it was thought about as
the engine was being developed.
The MV wasn't introduced until 1974 and the phase out of the light line
was already in the works for 5/75. I don't think the MV would have
received serious consideration at that point although I think it would
have been fairly easy to do.
I imagine Jim was thinking along the lines of several others with regard to the engine set-back in 74.

If the Light Line was destined for death, why do a redesign for 74 and '75 at all? Why such a significant one, like moving the engine back?

I've heard (and probably helped pass along) conjecture that the engine was moved back in an attempt to make more room in the engine bay, presumably for the MV404, though with the demise of the Light Line, that change / combo never came to pass.

If not for an MV, what other reasons sound promising for the engine set-back?

I realize it may yield better handling and/or weight distribution.. but IH was putting the engine over the front axle for a long time without worrying about how it handled..

-Tom



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