In the late '60's, in a bookstore, I found a book on Model T repair it had a lot of factory memo's & service bulletins.

THere were 2 or 3 photos of, I believe, a Centerdoor that either the factory or someone had taken 2 blocks & made an 8 Cylinder engine. It had an elongated hood & frame & looked like something Edsel would have had built.

Has anyone else seen them?

Alex

Alex, Are these the one ou are thinking of?
W.K. Witte Ford agent in Coleman Texas bulit one in 1922 and Battle and Hubbard of Dallas Texas bulit one in 1915.





John

John,

That's it exactly, must have been a bear to start.

Thanks,

Alex

page 441 The Model T ford owner the best of Murray Fahestock

A couple years ago, a fellow had an eight cylinder Model T at the Wichita Pre '45 swap meet. There were photos of it on this forum. Maybe we can find the posts and bring them up.

Very interesting. The front inlet manifold appears to be a 1909-11 dog leg style. The rear one is either a made up one or a Model NRS inlet - note it is configured opposite to a model t (mirror image).

During the 70's we visited the Ford Museum and I remember seeing a Model T V 8 motor on a stand. Yes--a V shaped block. Someone took two blocks and cut and welded them together for a V8 engine. Is it still there?

I reckon I need to go by Heaths and get a picture of his 8 banger.Sweet looking rig.His is yellow instead of red.

The V8 T engine was a Jensen and I last saw it at Snyder's Antique Auto. I don't think it has a Ford cylinder block due the way the manifolds come off the banks. The Ford Museum had a big auction many years ago and I'm guessing that's how Don Snyder acquired it. The V8 makes for a tight fit, the left hand head has a relief for the steering column.

Seen a 6 cylinder picture
http://www.henline-t-parts.com/jengine.htm

The V-8 T engine is still in Snyders showroom. I saw it yesterday.

I would be really interested in how the engines are connected on the twin ford speedster. I keep thinking about building one.

Andy Clary

Andy, If you look closely there is a chain at the old flyweel / timing gear location which could be something like a Browning Morse chain coupling like the illustration below:

http://www.emerson-ept.com/eptroot/public/prod/standcoupl/chain.htm