1 cylinder model t motor

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1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Michael Paul » Mon Jul 06, 2020 9:37 pm

I have a one cylinder motor that uses all model T parts. I was planning on building a model t motorcycle using model t parts for the frame. I'd like to get $500 for it. It's missing the head but everything else seems to be there. These were made for a short time, I'm sure Henry put the kibosh on them, that's why they were in production for a short period. . It looks just like a model t engine, even a model t non starter timing cover fits right on! Pistons, rods, valves, all work perfectly. I'll try and post photos soon.

I'm only selling because I lost my storage area. Life is constant adjustments! This would be so cool as the only model t motorcycle! I'd be glad to share my ideas for building the frame using springs and frame parts.
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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Dropacent » Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:02 pm

I’m interested, Michael. I’ll send an email


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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Michael Paul » Tue Jul 07, 2020 12:13 am

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Matt in California
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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Matt in California » Tue Jul 07, 2020 12:50 am

That is very cool. Let me know if you sold it.

Matt

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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Henry K. Lee » Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:16 am

Help a guy years ago with one that was a two cylinder version, he called it an ice cream motor as they were used in the day to turn ice cream at large county fairs. Talk about time on your hands and funds are low! Pretty Cool!

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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Michael Paul » Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:04 am

No Matt, not sold yet, but lots of interest.
Mike


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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Adam » Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:15 am

It is a marine engine. (Boat motor). It might be a Lockwood-Ash. I believe they were about 3 hp. There should be a flywheel on the rear end of it. Anyone who can fabricate the missing head can certainly make the flywheel too. The flat casting is to mount a single spark magneto and the bronze casting is the water pump that would intake directly from outside the boat.


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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Michael Paul » Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:57 am

Still have it how about $400


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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Dliepelt » Wed Jul 22, 2020 5:41 pm

Is the engine still for sale? Where is it located?

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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Michael Paul » Wed Jul 22, 2020 8:37 pm

Hi , yes it's still available. I'm located near Grass Valley/ Nevada City . It's about an hour from Sacramento.
Thanks Mike


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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Dliepelt » Thu Jul 23, 2020 12:13 am

That is a long way from Michigan. Any idea how much it weighs?

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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by TWrenn » Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:01 am

Cute little motor!!


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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by John Goble » Thu Jul 23, 2020 6:39 pm

Michael, I like the motorcycle idea, can you sure what your plans where? johngoble@icloud.com


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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Dliepelt » Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:33 pm

Ok Michael,

I've been poking around. It appears that it is missing the head, flywheel, valve chamber cover, the eccentric that drives the water pump, and the intake and exhaust manifolds.

This does not scare me, but it is a big project. I have always been intrigued by them and thought it would be fun to have. But, other than the T parts, I dont assume any other bits are readily available. It is just cubic time.

I have a friend coming thru that way in Sept. who could bring it back to Mich, which would help on shipping.

Would that be a problem, it hanging out until then?


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Re: 1 cylinder model t motor

Post by Michael Paul » Thu Jul 23, 2020 10:48 pm

No, I can hold it until then.
Thanks Mike

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