Ford Model T Engine
This is a factory stock Ford Model T 177 cubic inch inline 4-cylinder engine. It was primarily a petrol engine but it had multifuel ability and could also burn kerosene or ethanol. This engine produced 20 hp and the top speed was 45 mph. This engine has a built in transmission unit which shared the same lubricating oil. The spark plugs were powered by a magneto and the ignition system included a manual control via hand crank. The Model T engine was produced continuously from September 27, 1908 through August 4, 1941. That's exactly 12,00 days which makes it one of the longest engine in series production. |