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garyjohn · 11-27-2022, 11:22 PM

How much is a T engine worth sitting on the concrete floor, complete with carb, generator and starter if so equipped. Internal condition unknown. Thanks, Gary

J Franklin · 11-28-2022, 11:36 AM

I would ask $200-$300.

jimTN · 11-28-2022, 01:39 PM

Ford dealer might swap a new truck for that!

rotorwrench · 11-28-2022, 03:21 PM

Unknown condition sets the price down to the lower end. Just knowing the condition of the bare block and crankshaft could increase the price if it's known to be a good core. Price goes up from there if the crank & journal bearings are still good enough to continue in service.

Getting new bearings poured & sized plus crank work and cylinder boring are some pretty sizable investments now days.

Dodge · 11-29-2022, 02:47 AM

I try to pay less than $100 if unknown. Its a pig in a poke. Sometimes it take 3 or 4
to get a good one.
If everything is a known then I might go $250-$300

garyjohn · 11-30-2022, 11:08 AM

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Thank you for the input. That was my feelings also but I just needed to hear from some other people. Gary

Gary loves Fords · 12-17-2022, 02:07 PM

First off, I would see if you can turn it over with the crank. If it's stuck, it's still worth something for parts, but if you can turn it and pull a plug and see if there is any compression, you could pay $500. and still get a great deal.

Dick Carne · 12-18-2022, 01:07 PM

Robert Carden charged me $250 for a carburetor and starter for our 1923 this past summer. I'm more aware of resources for Model A's than T's, but knowing that these two worked and I would have no other shipping fees or taxes to pay, I went ahead and bit the bullet. More than I had hoped to pay, but at least I was able to move forward on this project. That being the case, there may be some additional value if engine accessories are also included - cores if nothing else.

11-27-2022, 11:22 PM	#1
garyjohn Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Big Pine,CA Posts: 161	engine value How much is a T engine worth sitting on the concrete floor, complete with carb, generator and starter if so equipped. Internal condition unknown. Thanks, Gary

11-28-2022, 11:36 AM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: engine value I would ask $200-$300.

11-28-2022, 01:39 PM	#3
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: engine value Ford dealer might swap a new truck for that!

11-28-2022, 03:21 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,431	Re: engine value Unknown condition sets the price down to the lower end. Just knowing the condition of the bare block and crankshaft could increase the price if it's known to be a good core. Price goes up from there if the crank & journal bearings are still good enough to continue in service. Getting new bearings poured & sized plus crank work and cylinder boring are some pretty sizable investments now days. Last edited by rotorwrench; 11-29-2022 at 08:34 AM.

11-29-2022, 02:47 AM	#5
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,495	Re: engine value I try to pay less than $100 if unknown. Its a pig in a poke. Sometimes it take 3 or 4 to get a good one. If everything is a known then I might go $250-$300

11-30-2022, 11:08 AM	#6
garyjohn Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Big Pine,CA Posts: 161	Re: engine value Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you for the input. That was my feelings also but I just needed to hear from some other people. Gary

12-17-2022, 02:07 PM	#7
Gary loves Fords Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 69	Re: engine value First off, I would see if you can turn it over with the crank. If it's stuck, it's still worth something for parts, but if you can turn it and pull a plug and see if there is any compression, you could pay $500. and still get a great deal.

12-18-2022, 01:07 PM	#8
Dick Carne Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 467	Re: engine value Robert Carden charged me $250 for a carburetor and starter for our 1923 this past summer. I'm more aware of resources for Model A's than T's, but knowing that these two worked and I would have no other shipping fees or taxes to pay, I went ahead and bit the bullet. More than I had hoped to pay, but at least I was able to move forward on this project. That being the case, there may be some additional value if engine accessories are also included - cores if nothing else.