The Ford Barn

39portlander · 04-01-2021, 05:54 AM

Picked up a nice 32 barn find that started and drove good except when going up slight inclines or hills.

I was only able to buy this as the previous owner claimed "it was half off" the asking price.

Opened the pictured bottom end and it appears to be missing 4 cylinders, any input would be great.

51 MERC-CT · 04-01-2021, 06:39 AM

That's because it's a model 'B'

Charlie ny · 04-01-2021, 06:58 AM

Hold on boy whatja got is an improved (1 2 3) 4 cylinder motor with fuel pump so at least you don't have to back up hills.
Charlie ny

Kurt in NJ · 04-01-2021, 07:27 AM

looks more model T to me

jimTN · 04-01-2021, 07:34 AM

Kurt, I believe you have it right! As for power, I would suggest checking the rear end ratio.

Tim Ayers · 04-01-2021, 09:28 AM

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I'm assuming this is an April Fool's post. 1/2 off asking price due to missing 4 cylinders. Should have had a V8

chap52 · 04-01-2021, 09:32 AM

The turn signal lever doesn't work either??? Chap

ford38v8 · 04-01-2021, 12:13 PM

That’s an easy call. If all cylinders don’t kick in when needed, your Northstar computer is obviously at fault.

fortyonerag · 04-10-2021, 09:22 AM

Engage the starter for those extra power surge needs.

04-01-2021, 06:39 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Not enough power up hills.... That's because it's a model 'B' __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

04-01-2021, 06:58 AM	#3
Charlie ny BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,019	Re: Not enough power up hills.... Hold on boy whatja got is an improved (1 2 3) 4 cylinder motor with fuel pump so at least you don't have to back up hills. Charlie ny

04-01-2021, 07:27 AM	#4
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,556	Re: Not enough power up hills.... looks more model T to me

04-01-2021, 07:34 AM	#5
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,617	Re: Not enough power up hills.... Kurt, I believe you have it right! As for power, I would suggest checking the rear end ratio.

04-01-2021, 09:28 AM	#6
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,921	Re: Not enough power up hills.... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I'm assuming this is an April Fool's post. 1/2 off asking price due to missing 4 cylinders. Should have had a V8 Last edited by Tim Ayers; 04-01-2021 at 12:15 PM.

04-01-2021, 09:32 AM	#7
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,829	Re: Not enough power up hills.... The turn signal lever doesn't work either??? Chap

04-01-2021, 12:13 PM	#8
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,286	Re: Not enough power up hills.... That’s an easy call. If all cylinders don’t kick in when needed, your Northstar computer is obviously at fault. __________________ Alan

04-10-2021, 09:22 AM	#9
fortyonerag Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 620	Re: Not enough power up hills.... Engage the starter for those extra power surge needs.