Willys Knight sleeve engine

[@Icarus437]

Discovered this engine type recently and yours is fhe only video I can find of it actually running not just idling. Amazing old design!

[@BoatMotors]

Thanks!

[@De19thKingJulion]

Wow! A multifunction switch in the 1930s! Horn, starter, lights!

[@Milkdud_42]

This is so cool the craftsmanship in that car and the thought put behind everything

[@BoatMotors]

Thanks!

[@classicv8dude268]

Just discovered this engine type. Seems like a 1st 2nd and 5th gear ratio. Sounds real good for its age.

[@BoatMotors]

Yes very interesting engine!

[@td3993]

Third is usually 1:1, and is comparable to third or fourth on a five speed. On my 1951 Chevy, with a 4.11:1 differential, the engine was running at about 3600 RPM at 60. Overdrive wasn't offered as a regular option.

[@BoatMotors]

@@td3993 Thanks!

[@killingx4566]

It has the zombie screem gearbox😂

[@Pushing-Bumpers]

😂

[@dylancarroll9709]

I heard it 😂

[@owenbertram8236]

They're leaving him alive, so the next round don't start😂

[@Nat-O]

That's fucking hilarious 😂🤣 knew it sounded familiar 😂

[@Supermrdouble]

Lmao i didnt understand that comment until i heard it

[@jeffmckie7300]

A lot of WW2 aircraft radial engines were sleeve valve engines. These were tough engines.

[@JFirn86Q]

This looks like Arizona! Awesome design, so cool.

[@BoatMotors]

Thanks!

[@ReaperRestorations]

love the old non-synchromesh gear whine

[@BoatMotors]

Thanks!

[@ianferreiraian]

Sounds like an air raid siren.

[@BoatMotors]

@@ianferreiraianYes

[@pacotaco99]

I knew the area looked familiar. Good ol’ 32nd Street and Shea

[@Spectrolite1]

Would love to own this peculiar car.

[@bumi1753]

Well its very quite engine back in that era

[@BoatMotors]

Thanks!

[@1700iDiGuy]

Can hear than familiar 6 cylinder thrum . Nice!

[@BoatMotors]

Thanks!

[@eddiejones.redvees]

Lovely car it should be prosived for ever ❤

[@BoatMotors]

Thanks!

[@jasonm9264]

Come on, let er rip! Jk, what a beautiful sounding engine

[@jomarluke]

Looks like you're in Arizona

[@BoatMotors]

Yes

[@crunchycrispybacon]

have to squeeze your nose to make the horn honk

[@rustybaws5313]

Just a complicated 2 stroke

[@James-kd7dc]

It's a 4 stroke.