The Ford Barn

Steve Plucker · 11-26-2017, 08:29 AM

Besides the Model A/AA Ford cars, Commercial Vehicles and Trucks offered for sale, what other items utilized the Model A Ford Engine in their special "builds"?

To name a few were the Smith Model A Air Compressor, Doodlebugs...

Any more that you can think of?

Thanks.

Pluck

Tom Wesenberg · 11-26-2017, 09:03 AM

The Gleaner combine used a Model A engine.
Also look into airport tugs.
Also check out golf course mowers.

lindy williams · 11-26-2017, 09:27 AM

Worthington Tractors

lindy williams · 11-26-2017, 09:31 AM

Correction. Its called the Worthington Mower Co.

Licensed to kill · 11-26-2017, 09:35 AM

John Waltons saw mill.

Floats · 11-26-2017, 10:08 AM

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I believe the Pietenpol, a home built aeroplane also used a Model A engine. I have only seen one once, but cant remember which engine it had.

Benson · 11-26-2017, 10:21 AM

Irrigation pumps used a lot in desert areas.

Saw Mills used A and T engines.

katy · 11-26-2017, 10:25 AM

The early Snowplane used a Model A engine. In the late '50's I knew a fellow that had one.

Mike Peters · 11-26-2017, 10:35 AM

Model A portable Hobart welder. Wico magneto, Stromberg carburetor/governor. I've used it for welding projects in the past, but haven't fired it up in 10 years or so. This welder can also be used to thaw underground water lines in the winter. Has anyone ever seen anything similar to this? I have not. mike

Fred K-OR · 11-26-2017, 10:35 AM

There is a recreation park down here in this area of Oregon that uses Model A engines to run a small gage railroad.

Keith True · 11-26-2017, 10:39 AM

I have a Westinghouse welder with an A engine.I once saw a carnival ride in a junkyard with an A engine.I know of a sawmill that used one for a planer,he actually bought that powerplant new.He only used the A engine for a few years,he replaced it with a flathead 8 that he also bought new.The A engine is still sitting on the floor next to the planer today.They were used in boats,I just watched the Three Stooges where they sunk the boat with an A engine in it.My uncle had one in a Bay City swing shovel.I've seen a couple mounted on the backs of trucks driving hydraulic pumps for Hopto backhoes.I think those were done by a local dealer,he would buy old trucks,A engines,and new backhoe units.

Stretch Cab · 11-26-2017, 11:01 AM

I have the motor I took out of a dirt pulverizer used on the golf course on Jupiter Island. The machine itself was shot but the motor seems good.

cas3 · 11-26-2017, 11:07 AM

the train at the excelsior amusement park in minnesota used an A motor also. closed in 73

Jim Brierley · 11-26-2017, 11:37 AM

Yes, the Pietenpol (?) used an A engine in their 2-place 'air camper', later they put T engines in their single-place 'scout'. They have an annual gathering of them, some are now 'up-dated' with VW, Corvair and other engines, not sure if up-dates are an improvement or not?

Railcarmover · 11-26-2017, 12:06 PM

On Long Island they used them to run these, ran salt water through the block, kept the transmission to drive the shaft.they'ed get a year or two out of them, toss them away and get another..

Chuck Sea/Tac · 11-26-2017, 01:39 PM

Ice rink tractor and a bus that ran a route north of Seattle.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 11-26-2017, 01:42 PM

Ice rink tractor and a bus that ran a route north of Seattle. How it worked, I don’t know.?

Dan Partain · 11-26-2017, 02:00 PM

Model A's were used on the narrow guage railways. In our area they were used on narrow guage rails for logging operations. Here's a similar operation I found -
http://vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com...rail-cars.html

SeaSlugs · 11-26-2017, 04:03 PM

This sears economy tractor

20170819_133733_Film4 by Bob Bobbington, on Flickr

20170819_133900_Film4 by Bob Bobbington, on Flickr

Railcarmover · 11-26-2017, 04:09 PM

do transmissions count?

11-26-2017, 08:29 AM	#1
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Besides the Model A/AA Ford cars, Commercial Vehicles and Trucks offered for sale, what other items utilized the Model A Ford Engine in their special "builds"? To name a few were the Smith Model A Air Compressor, Doodlebugs... Any more that you can think of? Thanks. Pluck

11-26-2017, 09:03 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... The Gleaner combine used a Model A engine. Also look into airport tugs. Also check out golf course mowers.

11-26-2017, 09:27 AM	#3
lindy williams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 335	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Worthington Tractors

11-26-2017, 09:31 AM	#4
lindy williams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 335	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Correction. Its called the Worthington Mower Co.

11-26-2017, 09:35 AM	#5
Licensed to kill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Alberta Posts: 930	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... John Waltons saw mill.

11-26-2017, 10:08 AM	#6
Floats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mossel Bay, about 300km from Cape Town Posts: 530	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I believe the Pietenpol, a home built aeroplane also used a Model A engine. I have only seen one once, but cant remember which engine it had. __________________ Regards Chris Cape Town 28 Model A RPU, 29 Chevy Phaeton, 67 E Type FHC, 67 250SL Pagoda, 83 911 SC

11-26-2017, 10:21 AM	#7
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,594	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Irrigation pumps used a lot in desert areas. Saw Mills used A and T engines. Last edited by Benson; 11-26-2017 at 10:34 AM.

11-26-2017, 10:25 AM	#8
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... The early Snowplane used a Model A engine. In the late '50's I knew a fellow that had one. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

11-26-2017, 10:35 AM	#10
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... There is a recreation park down here in this area of Oregon that uses Model A engines to run a small gage railroad. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

11-26-2017, 10:39 AM	#11
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 2,984	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... I have a Westinghouse welder with an A engine.I once saw a carnival ride in a junkyard with an A engine.I know of a sawmill that used one for a planer,he actually bought that powerplant new.He only used the A engine for a few years,he replaced it with a flathead 8 that he also bought new.The A engine is still sitting on the floor next to the planer today.They were used in boats,I just watched the Three Stooges where they sunk the boat with an A engine in it.My uncle had one in a Bay City swing shovel.I've seen a couple mounted on the backs of trucks driving hydraulic pumps for Hopto backhoes.I think those were done by a local dealer,he would buy old trucks,A engines,and new backhoe units.

11-26-2017, 11:01 AM	#12
Stretch Cab Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 695	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... I have the motor I took out of a dirt pulverizer used on the golf course on Jupiter Island. The machine itself was shot but the motor seems good.

11-26-2017, 11:07 AM	#13
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,568	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... the train at the excelsior amusement park in minnesota used an A motor also. closed in 73

11-26-2017, 11:37 AM	#14
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,085	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Yes, the Pietenpol (?) used an A engine in their 2-place 'air camper', later they put T engines in their single-place 'scout'. They have an annual gathering of them, some are now 'up-dated' with VW, Corvair and other engines, not sure if up-dates are an improvement or not?

11-26-2017, 12:06 PM	#15
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... On Long Island they used them to run these, ran salt water through the block, kept the transmission to drive the shaft.they'ed get a year or two out of them, toss them away and get another..

11-26-2017, 01:39 PM	#16
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Ice rink tractor and a bus that ran a route north of Seattle.

11-26-2017, 02:00 PM	#18
Dan Partain Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hangtown, CA Posts: 556	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Model A's were used on the narrow guage railways. In our area they were used on narrow guage rails for logging operations. Here's a similar operation I found - http://vintagefordfacts.blogspot.com...rail-cars.html

11-26-2017, 04:03 PM	#19
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... This sears economy tractor 20170819_133733_Film4 by Bob Bobbington, on Flickr 20170819_133900_Film4 by Bob Bobbington, on Flickr __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

11-26-2017, 04:09 PM	#20
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... do transmissions count?