Ford Model T engine
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| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
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| Production | 1908-1941 |
| Displacement | 177 cu in (2896 cc) (2.9 l) |
| Cylinder bore | 3¾ inches (95.2 mm) |
| Piston stroke | 4 inches (101.6 mm) |
| Valvetrain | side |
| Cooling system | 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 valves and 3 main bearings and was built in-unit with the Model T's novel transmission, 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[citation needed], 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 covers were added
- 1917 — Higher heads with larger water jacket
- 1919 — Engine starter introduced
- 1920 — Lighter-weight rods and pistons
- 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 carburetor throttle rod was re-routed over the engine
The Model T engine was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century list.
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[edit] References
- "Model T Ford Engine". http://www.modelt.ca/specifications-fs.html. Retrieved on July 17 2006.
- "Model T Ford Engine Blocks". http://www.modelt.org/Renblock.html. Retrieved on July 17 2006.
- "General Model T engine specifications". http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/E.htm. Retrieved on July 17 2006.
