Ford Model T engine
From Ford Wiki
| Engine bay of a Model T | |
| Automotive industry | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Type | 4 cylinders |
| Production | 1908-1941 |
| Bore | 3¾ inches (95.2 mm) |
| Stroke | 4 inches (101.6 mm) |
| Engine displacement | 177 cu in (2896 cc) |
| Valvetrain | side |
| Engine cooling | water |
| Power output | 20 hp (15 kW) |
The Ford Model T used a 177 cu in (2.9 L) 4 cylinder engine producing 20 hp (15 kW) for a top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h). The engine had Side valve and 3 Main bearing and was built in-unit with the Model T's novel Transmission (mechanics), sharing the same Lubricating oil. Engine bore was 3¾ inches (95.2 mm) and stroke was 4 inches even (101.6 mm) for a total displacement of 177 cubic inches (2896 cc).
The Model T engine was produced continuously from September 27, 1908 through August 4, 1941, exactly 12,000 days. This makes it one of the longest engines in series production, especially considering that the specifications remained mostly unchanged for this entire duration. The following changes were made over the years:
- 1909 — Water pump was discontinued; subsequent Model T engines used thermosyphoning to circulate the coolant.
- 1910 — Valve cover were added
- 1917 — Higher heads with larger Water jacket
- 1919 — Automobile self starter introduced
- 1920 — Lighter-weight Pushrod and Piston
- 1922 — The cylinder casting was changed so a single valve cover could be used
- 1926 — An extra boss was added at the rear for an additional transmission bolt
- 1927 — The Carburettor Throttle rod was re-routed over the engine
The Model T engine was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list.
See also
References
- "Model T Ford Engine". http://www.modelt.ca/specifications-fs.html. Retrieved on 2006.
- "Model T Ford Engine Blocks". http://www.modelt.org/Renblock.html. Retrieved on 2006.
- "General Model T engine specifications". http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/E.htm. Retrieved on 2006.
