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Lincoln · 05-14-2017, 08:29 PM

A Chicago Branch Letter of Feb. 12, 1929 had this to say: "Limited quantities of Model A engines are now available for experimental and manufacturing purposes that have one or more undersize crankshaft pin bearings, and sometimes an undersize camshaft. These ARE NOT for replacement purposes, or for school/college educational purposes. Such engines are to be stamped with an 'S' in front of the star on the motor plate."
Has anyone heard about these special engines, or run across any of them? I have heard about some Model A engines being used in Marine and Industrial applications, and presume they were 'first quality/perfect' engines. BUT THESE?
Lincoln.

05-14-2017, 08:29 PM	#1
Lincoln Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 89	Ford authorized sale of "imperfect" model a engines. A Chicago Branch Letter of Feb. 12, 1929 had this to say: "Limited quantities of Model A engines are now available for experimental and manufacturing purposes that have one or more undersize crankshaft pin bearings, and sometimes an undersize camshaft. These ARE NOT for replacement purposes, or for school/college educational purposes. Such engines are to be stamped with an 'S' in front of the star on the motor plate." Has anyone heard about these special engines, or run across any of them? I have heard about some Model A engines being used in Marine and Industrial applications, and presume they were 'first quality/perfect' engines. BUT THESE? Lincoln.