Warner
Super Scarab 165

The 165 Warner
is a seven cylinder, air cooled, radial, direct drive, unsupercharged engine.
It has a displacement of 500 cu. in. and a compression ratio of 6.4:1.
The bore is 4.625 in. and stroke of 4.25 in.
It is rated at 165 hp at 2100 rpm.
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| Baffles off | Cylinders off |
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| Valve mechanism removed | Back case half off |
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| Thrust bearing loosened | Table full of parts |
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| All the parts cleaned and ready to assemble | Crankshaft parts |
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| Front crankcase and assembled crankshaft | Rear crankcase and assembled front half |
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| Assembled crankcase | Induction housing ready to install |
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| Accessory drive gears installed | Finished crankcase assembly rear view |
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| Front view of crankcase | Parts for one cylinder |
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| Cylinder assembled | Installed on crankcase |
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| V-Twin?? | All seven installed |
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| Valve linkage parts | Rocker bearings assembled |
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| Front view of finished motor | Rear view |