Mating a model A engine to T pan and trans
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J Franklin
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Why would you even want to do this???? Anything is possible if you have enough money and willpower.
A) I have a T speedster project/gow/rod whatever
B) I'm not in 'murica so T engines aren't that common
C) my T engine is in bits
D) I have complete running A engine
Any "actual" info would be helpful, not just a load of negatives please.
Y-Blockhead
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Is there any reason you can not use the Model A transmission? It sure would simplify your life.
J Franklin
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When you get this swap on, take a lot of photos. I think it would be very interesting to share.
J Franklin
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I agree since the T transmission and bands add a lot of weight and weakness.
T braking is mostly via the transmission so i want to keep the T transmission. No front brakes.
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my A engine is a 2 litre small bore version but T tranmissions happily take hopped up engine power eg rajo ohv conversions
rotorwrench
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A lot of folks used an over under box in the final drive or a Ruckstell axle. A person doesn't get much with the T planetary two speed.
The model A engine has a lot more potential than the T engine and is heavier. The T frame is so flexible it bends if you only lift one corner. Personally, I like to be able to stop as least as well as go. The late 26 & 27 Ts were the best ones to speedsterize. If I was going model A then I'd stay with later frame and equipment even if I had to fabricate it. The T stuff was never made for high speeds. The T was the end of the horseless carriage era.
The model A engine has a lot more potential than the T engine and is heavier. The T frame is so flexible it bends if you only lift one corner. Personally, I like to be able to stop as least as well as go. The late 26 & 27 Ts were the best ones to speedsterize. If I was going model A then I'd stay with later frame and equipment even if I had to fabricate it. The T stuff was never made for high speeds. The T was the end of the horseless carriage era.
FRANK PKNY
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John the guy was Gus Lovey from Kingston NY
A family member inherited the car after his death. I wonder where the car is today?
A family member inherited the car after his death. I wonder where the car is today?
rotorwrench
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Ford made over 15-million Ts so quite a few made it to other parts of the world. I'd start looking for T folks in your neck of the woods. You may be surprised about what's out there.
Yup. CID is basically the same with T and A blocks, and they both are L head. HC head and Stipe cam help a lot, but get more power by using an A intake and exhaust manifold, then an A carburetor which is far superior to the T carburetor. And a distributor fires much more accurately than buzz coils.
39portlander
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Funny...I fail to see the load of negatives.
Exactly, why. Keep the running A, there are sooooooo many model A's out there with non running gear to be had for cheap and putt'er in.
Want a T, buy a T. Unfortunately the price of these buggers has doubled over the last few years. Good luck and lettuce know how you make out.
J Franklin
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Ah heck just drop in the V8 60!
That would be fun! My Dad told me a story about as a young man he was a reporter for the local news and had a ride in a stock looking model T. The owner was a racer and had put an offy engine in the car and was teasing a few large car owners into racing.
29spcoupe
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Ah heck just drop in the V8 60!
I was on a tour with a guy from NJ who had a '27 T roadster with a V8 60 in it.
That thing could move!
My name is James Quigley and my great grandfather was Gus Lovy. His 1924 Model T is still in the family. It currently is and has been in Oklahoma since he passed away I think about 20 years ago now. I actually talked to Donald Lovy who currently has it and we agreed to bring it back to New York. We plan on getting it here for the 2023 Rhinebeck car show.