10/27/2026
Welcome to the first installment of Weird and Forgotten Engines, an occasional series on powerplants that were, er, creatively engineered to fulfill (or in some cases, not fulfill) a particular need or market niche. Some you’ve heard of, some are best forgotten, but all are great examples of “What were they thinking?”
First up, something a little unique from Oldsmobile:
Jim Smart tells the tale of the Olds 350 diesel engine and offers advice on rebuilding one--if you dare