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Cutaway Engine from a Ford Model T, circa 1927 - The Henry Ford

Summary

Mechanical simplicity was one of the secrets behind the Model T's success. The engine had no fuel pump, relying on gravity to feed the carburetor. There was no water pump either, as a thermosiphon effect was used to circulate cooling water. The cylinder head removed in one piece for easier servicing. The engine and transmission shared the same lubricating oil.

Mechanical simplicity was one of the secrets behind the Model T's success. The engine had no fuel pump, relying on gravity to feed the carburetor. There was no water pump either, as a thermosiphon effect was used to circulate cooling water. The cylinder head removed in one piece for easier servicing. The engine and transmission shared the same lubricating oil.

Artifact

Automobile engine

Date Made

circa 1927

Creators

Ford Motor Company

Place of Creation

United States, Michigan, Dearborn

Keywords

Automobile engines Engines (Power producing equipment) Internal combustion engines Automobiles Ford Model T automobile Cars Cutaways (Models)

On Exhibit

at Greenfield Village in Ford Motor Company (Mack Avenue Plant)

Object ID

00.136.131

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Metal

Dimensions

Height: 23 in Length: 51 in Depth: 26 in Horsepower: 22.5 hp (16.78 kW)

Inscriptions

Rear: FORD