Craig Leach wrote: ↑Sat Sep 17, 2022 4:38 pm
Hi Matt,
Interesting idea. Scott is correct 3/4 of the weight of a T engine is above the center line of the crank so if that is the pivot point it will want to
flip head down so there will need to be some way to control the rotation. I have seen something like that in picture at the assembly plant?
Craig.
I under stand the balance concern. I found the following info on the forum here:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/11 ... 1281751326
Starting with parts that would balanced above and bellow crank shaft axis:
94.0 Complete 1926 Flywheel and Transmission Assembly
52.0 Flywheel/Starter Ring and Magnets Assembly
13.6 16 Magnets (Note 1 Magnet = 13.6 Ounces)
4.0 Starter Ring Gear
14.5 Coil Ring Gear
18.6 1926 Reverse/Low/Brake Drum Assembly
8.0 1926 Brake Drum
7.0 1916 Brake Drum
5.0 1926 Reverse Drum
2.0 1926 Low Drum
3.25 Universal Joint
2.5 1 Triple Gear with a Bushing
7.5 3 Triple Gears with Bushings
7.0 1926 Transmission Back Plate with Clutch Spring Assembly with Fingers/Adj Screws
4.6 1926 Transmission Back Plate No Clutch Spring Assembly with Fingers/Adj Screws
.9 Push Ring
3.0 Transmission Shaft
2.5 High Speed Clutch Drum
.5 8 Back Plate Bolts
17.0 1926 Crankshaft
267.45 lbs for transmission and other things balanced on center line.
Things above the crank shaft axis:
32.0 Transmission Cover with High Speed Clutch Assembly and No Pedals
31.0 Crank Shaft, Pistons, Valves, Valve Guides and Valve Lifters
78.0 Bare Block
26.0 Head
20.0 Starter with Bendix and Spring Assembly
15.4 Generator with Drive Gear
5.4 1925 Ford Exhaust Manifold (5.0 1916 Exhaust Manifold)
2.8 1925 Intake Manifold (3.0 1916 Intake Manifold)
2.25 Holley NH Carburetor
0.5 1925 Hot Air Pipe
0.2 Oil Tube
213.55 total for parts above crankshaft.
Things bellow the crank shaft axis:
35 Four dip engine pan and inspection cover
1.75 Front Ball Cap Bearing
1.00 Rear Ball Cap Ring
37.75 for parts bellow crankshaft
Thus we have about 175 lbs mismatch above crankshaft on a fully loaded engine. I am not sure exactly where the center of gravity is, but dropping the engine 3-5 inches bellow the spinning spinning axes.