Model T EngineBlocks

Synchro909

Synchro909

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Hello, This is my first post on this forum, though I have been quite active over on the Model A forum. I'm asking this for contact who has recently bought a Model T (and was ripped off). He is not very financial (Retired Minister) and has found that the block is cracked. My question: Were there changes made to the Model T engine block during its production run? If so, what other than the numbers stamped on them:D.
I'm not sure how readily available a good block would be here, not very I expect - I imagine they are plentiful over there. True?? Price??
I can arrange for one to be brought over for him departing LA so if one is available, I'd prefer somewhere in that area.
Thanks a bunch in anticipation.
 
You will find a casting date on the left side of the block. The serial number stamped above the water inlet can be dated as well. It would be wise to find a block that matched the year of the car - there is a possibility that the cracked one is not original to that car.

Price & availability varies greatly with the age of the T. Early blocks are worth thousands, later ones - hundreds.

The year of the car or the serial number will be needed to find a block.


You might try Russell Holden in NSW http://www.oldworldlamps.net/about_us_1.html
He is quite involved in old cars & brings containers from California to Au. a few times a year. He is a honorable & honest man.
 
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Jack Innes said:
You will find a casting date on the left side of the block. The serial number stamped above the water inlet can be dated as well. It would be wise to find a block that matched the year of the car - there is a possibility that the cracked one is not original to that car.

Price & availability varies greatly with the age of the T. Early blocks are worth thousands, later ones - hundreds.

The year of the car or the serial number will be needed to find a block.


You might try Russell Holden in NSW http://www.oldworldlamps.net/about_us_1.html
He is quite involved in old cars & brings containers from California to Au. a few times a year. He is a honorable & honest man.
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Thanks for this but I have someone here in Melbourne who has brought stuff over for me in the past. He is only about 1/2 hour drive from home. Russell is in Mudgee. That would be at least a 12 hour drive:mad:
 
A lot depends upon where the crack is and the length.
Many T motors crack between 2 and 3 in the valve lifter area that can be sealed with JB weld etc.
Other areas are hard to fix but it can be done
 
nhusa said:
A lot depends upon where the crack is and the length.
Many T motors crack between 2 and 3 in the valve lifter area that can be sealed with JB weld etc.
Other areas are hard to fix but it can be done
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Thanks. I'll suggest to him that he has it looked at with the view to repairing it. I'm told there is a supersonic blasting technique for depositing powdered cast iron (or other metal) into a veed out crack that is as strong as the original. The technique sounds credible. Anybody have any experiece?
 
Where is the crack? if it's on the outside, drill a small stop hole at each end of the crack, V it out a little and seal with JB Weld. The T is a non pressure system and the JB Weld works fine. In 8 or 10 years it might have to be redone. :) That's how mine is repaired.
 
"Red" I din't know where the crack is, just that is is cracked. The T engine is not so much different from the A engine and I have several of those. I agree that an external crack could be fixed with an epoxy putty. I'll get back to the owner and see where the crack is and make suggestions.
 
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