Model T Boat Motor

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Model T Boat Motor

Post by jawa » Sun Jan 18, 2026 1:58 pm

Turns over freely. Have not even tried to start. I picked up with plans to clean it up and get it running but I don't have the time. Cool piece. I can send more pictures if you contact me. $850 picked up in central New York.
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Re: Model T Boat Motor

Post by frontyboy » Mon Jan 19, 2026 12:51 pm

Just wondering if this is not a ground power unit, pump motor or farm unit to run farm machinery. I have seen several model t engines in marine applications, and none had the framework or radiator attached, and used the planetary transmission for propulsion.

Model t marine engines I have seen had direct sea water cooling. To me this unit appears to be a factory built stationary power unit. Just a suggestion I've been wrong before. If it was not 3000 miles from me on the right coast I could be interested.

just sayin,
frontyboy


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Re: Model T Boat Motor

Post by Dan Hatch » Mon Jan 19, 2026 3:00 pm

I would like to see the oil pan. Not looking to buy, just curious how they did it? Thanks Dan


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Re: Model T Boat Motor

Post by Mike Silbert » Mon Jan 19, 2026 7:12 pm

Besides the oil pan, I am curious about what they did to oil the bearings and the rest of the engine.
Way to far for me to go visit and I definitely do not need even more projects.

Mike


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Re: Model T Boat Motor

Post by jawa » Mon Jan 19, 2026 9:23 pm

It looks like a casted oil pan and my guess is there is some sort of oil pump that runs off the cam. If you look closely there is a little oil sight glass.
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