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| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Type | 4 cylinders |
| Production | 1908-1941 |
| Bore | 3¾ inches (95.2 mm) |
| Stroke | 4 inches (101.6 mm) |
| Displacement | 2.9 l (2896 cc/177 in³) |
| Valvetrain | side |
| Cooling system | water |
| Power output | 20 hp (15 kW) |
The Ford Model T used a 177 in³ (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 2.9 l (2896 cc/177 in³).
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 productioncitation 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 carburettor 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.
See also
References
- "Model T Ford Engine". Retrieved on July 17, 2006.
- "Model T Ford Engine Blocks". Retrieved on July 17, 2006.
- "General Model T engine specifications". Retrieved on July 17, 2006.