4 digit motor on eBay

[Steve Wastler]

Looks like Dean's motor is back up for sale, sorry no link 221141278419.

[Randy in ca]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221141278419

[Great Lakes Greg]

I am surprised that 6100 is into January. I would have guessed mid December at the latest. I am not saying the seller is wrong nor do I claim to be a number guy, I just incorrectly thought Ford had they're *&%$ together and putting out some cars by then. Looks like I need a refresher on the early iron production time line. Good weather here in Michigan to do some reading.

[msmaron]

Yes this is my listing guys and it is Jan 5th engine. .Selling because i am looking at a car now that is complete rather than the engine.. Any question you need feel free to ask away.....

[C26Pinelake]

Ebay listing states that it is being sold locally also. What is the asking price ?

[msmaron]

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Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

Ebay listing states that it is being sold locally also. What is the asking price ?

PLEASE PM me or send an email to me
thanks

[C26Pinelake]

I was sure that if it was being sold privately there would be an asking price !! Yes or no ???

[msmaron]

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

I was sure that if it was being sold privately there would be an asking price !! Yes or no ???

YES you can Private message me or email me on that, I dont post my prices here
...thanks

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by msmaron

YES you can Private message me or email me on that, I dont post my prices here
...thanks

He posted his answer within a minute of your answer. You most likley posted your answer as he was typing his comment.

[C26Pinelake]

I have sent you a private message !
Wayne

[msmaron]

Thank you all for you interest, the engine sold last night....

[Model A Fan]

Originally Posted by msmaron

Thank you all for you interest, the engine sold last night....

I guess it is interesting to some of us as to what the value of such a low numbered engine would be.

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Model A Fan

I guess it is interesting to some of us as to what the value of such a low numbered engine would be.

To me it is/was worth a lot. To someone else maybe not so much. The supply & demand for this item is pretty low on both accounts however if someone needed an engine that early to complete their project authentically, then .... well you know the rest.

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[msmaron]

Originally Posted by Model A Fan

I guess it is interesting to some of us as to what the value of such a low numbered engine would be.

That is up to the NEW owner to disclose.....thanks everyone

[mll1446]

Will a 30 31 transmission work on the early a engines or ar engines?

[Arlen]

Isn't a 28/29 transmission the exact same as a 30/31 except for the case lid?

[mll1446]

I don't know trying to find out ?

[Fred]

NO,, The case is different, several different ones.. Input Gear is different, plus some shafts..

[Tom Wesenberg]

The case and input shaft of the 1928 tranny's are different to match the multiplate clutch. If you change the flywheel to a single plate clutch, then the later transmissions will work just fine.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Geez!
Are some jealous that Mark might make a few bucks on an old piece of iron? It's done everyday! Some sound sorta' like a group old gossips! Anyone want to know how much I paid for "Vermin?" or how much I spent at the grocery store today----------+*&%$&&@#* Bill W.

[dean from bozeman]

Wow, this engine certainly has gotten a lot of ink lately.

First, I listed it in the Fordbarn ads because a potential buyer backed out. Mark stepped up and bought it from me. So if you want to know what I was asking for it you can look there. Now realize that I sold it for less than I paid for it because I needed to sell it (money flow, space in my garage). If Mark made a profit or didn't that is his business as far as I am concerned.

Second, you should realize that the price of an engine is based on its shape (rough to rebuilt); its completeness (just a block, a short block, a long block); its ability to run; its vintage, etc.

Once I bought a three digit engine with the low number pad. I paid $200 for the engine with a transmission. This was one of the two best Model A parts purchases that I ever made (the other was a $5 on-off-dim at Hershey years ago). There were about 630 of these engines with the low number pad made. I sold that engine to my very good friend Steve Ciccalone for what I had in it. When his estate has its auction we will know what an early 3 digit engine is worth these days.

I would think that prices would range from a 4 digit engine block to a short number pad three or four digit engine block to a genuine low number pad block depending on condition and number. I would guess that the range would probably be from hundreds to thousands.

[sturgis 39]

I wish I new low number engine numbers meant more money. Low numbers are four digit ?
I have been giving some blocks away to friends because I will probably never use them. I tell them to bring them back assembled if they are no good and we will try another one. A couple still had good babbitt and have not had one returned.

I never paid attention to the numbers.

[columbiA]

Years ago,I had a 3 digit US block with early timing cover It was #254.I wish I still had it now.

[Roadster62]

I've often wondered if there is an equal interest in the Early Model A, as there is in Early 1909 T's? Bob

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Roadster62

I've often wondered if there is an equal interest in the Early Model A, as there is in Early 1909 T's? Bob

Bob, to a certain extent I think there is, and both cars share very similar traits. I am gathering parts for an 09/10 Tourabout but I do not want a 2-lever car, nor do I want a real early car because of how "frail" it was originally. Therefore I am making my own open-valve block, going to use a later pan converted to look like the earlier pan, and many other mods like the coil box and etc. My reasoning is I like the look of the early car yet I want to drive it reliably on tours. Likewise, many people love to look at an early T but do not want to drive/own one due to all the nuances. Early A's often share many of those same charms as the early T's. The only thing I find different is the early T's will fetch a much higher price than their later counterparts unlike that in the early Model-A vs. later Model-As.