New Engine Doesn't Fit

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2012: New Engine Doesn't Fit
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Stewart -Calif. on Friday, November 02, 2012 - 10:46 pm:

I bought a new engine to put in my 14 T runabout while I rebuilt the original engine , but it doesn't fit. The large Flywheel/ Fan hits the radiator? I have a 24 T engine that also need to be rebuilt.Ha Ha


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Friday, November 02, 2012 - 10:56 pm:

Have you tried turning it around with the flywheel at the other end?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Stewart -Calif. on Friday, November 02, 2012 - 11:58 pm:

Yes, But the car only goes backwards. Darn it.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Terry Woods, Katy, Texas on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 12:27 am:

Well, if you've got a good radiator, just cut the diameter of the fan blades down or leave it off entirely. If if runs hot, just mount a pusher electric fan to the outside of the radiator. Of course, you'll need to power the pusher fan with a 12 volt battery.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By George_Cherry Hill NJ on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 12:40 am:

I see the real problem Mark! The manifolds are backwards! :-):-)

Just turn the exhaust upside down and use a chunk of flex...and invert the intake, may need a fuel pump tho'


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Gary H. White - Sheridan, MI on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 01:22 pm:

Better yet. Get a car that fits the motor. ;^)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Stewart -Calif. on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 05:10 pm:

Thanks Gary. Would you happen to have a 1907 Ford Model N Chassis and body laying around that you want to sell ?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Roar Sand on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 05:27 pm:

Looks like old Henry was way out ahead of his time on this one. "Beehive" type valve springs are often used in modern engines for higher speeds. The different diameter coils have different natural frequencies, so it tends to dampen out spring surge.
Henry must have had great expectations of speed from his Model N!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 05:32 pm:

A lot of NRS parts have been on eBad lately. Most by one vendor, and most were pricey. I have not seen a frame yet, however. I suspect there are more parts around for them than one might expect. If I had an engine like that, I would start hanging around the EFR bunch.
Drive carefully, and enjoy, W2


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Roger Karlsson, southern Sweden on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 08:37 pm:

He has a frame for sale too: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-MODEL-N-R-S-1906-1907-1908-FRAME-/130785444192


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Saturday, November 03, 2012 - 09:31 pm:

I think your valves are stuck! :-)


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