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12-03-2016, 02:24 PM | #1 |
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Barn Find Help Me Identify
Local widow called asked if I knew anyone who would be interested in her late husband's extra engine and transmission for a Model A. She knows nothing about it. It has been stored in her brother's barn for at least 15 years. Good dry location. Transmission shifts very good and seems very tight. Pulled a spark plug out and no rust visible when I looked inside. No starter, distributor, or carburetor. Could not get it to turn over by prying on the ring gear, but I really didn't have a proper wrench or bar.
It looks to have been set up for a stationary application, as it has a very unique exhaust manifold and intake manifold. The front of the crank shaft has a square hole in the end about 3/4 inch square. I will attempt to post some pictures, after I figure out how to do that. |
12-03-2016, 03:45 PM | #2 |
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I would not miss a day of work to retrieve it! Wayne
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12-03-2016, 06:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Barn Find Help Me Identify
What's your question?
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12-03-2016, 06:57 PM | #4 |
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His question is: "Help me identify" pics to come later.
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12-03-2016, 07:31 PM | #5 |
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I am sorry. I have uploaded the pictures to my album, but can't seem to get them to this thread. The questions I have concern the rather unique intake and exhaust manifolds. The exhaust manifold comes to the front of the engine and then straight up. The intake manifold is set up so that you could install and updraft or a downdraft carburetor. The front of the crankshaft has a 3/4 inch square hole in the center.
Hopefully someone might be able to help me figure out this picture thing. |
12-03-2016, 07:33 PM | #6 |
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12-03-2016, 07:36 PM | #7 |
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Two more photos
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12-03-2016, 07:48 PM | #8 |
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Yes- it has stationary power plant (saw mill) written all over it. Modified Model A intake manifold modified to take a down draft carb or use the stock up draft and the exhaust manifold flipped 180 degrees. Cut off torque tube in stock position.
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12-03-2016, 08:04 PM | #9 |
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Well, the tranny top is definitely mid '28 to '29. Is there a number on the boss on the left side?
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12-03-2016, 08:08 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for all your comments!
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12-03-2016, 08:11 PM | #11 |
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$50 to $75 if you want to gamble on it. You might get lucky, or you might be buying a boat anchor.
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12-04-2016, 12:53 AM | #12 |
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Has the finger on the universal housing that hooks onto the cross member, a 28 feature and the torque tube is rotated up so the radius rods' anchor is up. The square hole is for a crude power take off. i had one like that on a doodlebug
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12-04-2016, 01:14 AM | #13 |
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Well, you can see the speedo output on the top of that portion of the torque tube.
I am a little concerned about the throw out bearing shaft coming out the right side of that bell housing and the pedal shaft coming out the left side. I would call it a RHD bell housing if I didn't know better.
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12-04-2016, 08:48 AM | #14 |
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We used to flip intake manifolds, & modify them for different carbs, etc. NEVER even thought about flipping BOTH manifolds???
Folks built ALL kinds of contraptions, when Chief worked for the W.P.A, they even had a PILE DRIVER, on the back of an "AA"--- "Sawmill" trucks were common & some could be driven ANYWHERE, to cut lumber, ON site. I was QUITE aware of the goings on, as my Grandpa was the local Master Saw Sharpener & Barber, also! Bill Old
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12-04-2016, 09:40 AM | #15 |
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I have a extra engine that looks just like this with the manifold correct and has a large mount for a 4-6" belt. It was used for a planer at a mill.
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12-04-2016, 04:21 PM | #16 |
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Inverting the exhaust manifold made much more sense as a stationary engine. Gets the exhaust heat and possible ignition point for dust off the ground. Easy to mount a tractor type muffler on it too.
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12-05-2016, 10:21 AM | #17 |
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HEAT goes UP, so that should be a VERY efficient exhaust!
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early ford turbo manifold
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