The Ford Barn

Railcarmover · 09-12-2017, 08:44 PM

http://cdm15889.contentdm.oclc.org/c...9coll2/id/6468

This is an oral history by Harold Hicks,the engineer who took the model a engine from 22 to 40 hp..a story well known,but what isn't known is his other recommendations for the engine,especially one we all would agree on but was turned down by Mr Ford...Hicks also gives his insights into Ford at the time and describes his relationship with Mr Ford,Edsel,Sorenson, Martin and all the others...If your into Ford history this is a fascinating read..

denniskliesen · 09-12-2017, 08:59 PM

What was that we would all agree on?

Railcarmover · 09-12-2017, 09:04 PM

Okay...Hicks recommended to Mr Ford a larger main bearing...due to,in his words 'main bearing thump'..this was prior to production. Ford countered ,interestingly,the crankshaft was 'limber' enough to deal with the designed main..

Synchro909 · 09-12-2017, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Railcarmover

Okay...Hicks recommended to Mr Ford a larger main bearing...due to,in his words 'main bearing thump'..this was prior to production. Ford countered ,interestingly,the crankshaft was 'limber' enough to deal with the designed main..

It seems a weak centre main bearing in 4 cylinder, 3 main bearing engines was pretty much standard fare in those days. At least Henry did something about it in the B engine with larger journals and pressure oiling. Mr Hicks must have had a giggle to himself!

mhsprecher · 09-13-2017, 09:03 AM

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A great read. Good that Ford had an interest in getting these stories down.

09-12-2017, 08:44 PM	#1
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Harold Hicks http://cdm15889.contentdm.oclc.org/c...9coll2/id/6468 This is an oral history by Harold Hicks,the engineer who took the model a engine from 22 to 40 hp..a story well known,but what isn't known is his other recommendations for the engine,especially one we all would agree on but was turned down by Mr Ford...Hicks also gives his insights into Ford at the time and describes his relationship with Mr Ford,Edsel,Sorenson, Martin and all the others...If your into Ford history this is a fascinating read..

09-12-2017, 08:59 PM	#2
denniskliesen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 877	Re: Harold Hicks What was that we would all agree on?

09-12-2017, 09:04 PM	#3
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: Harold Hicks Okay...Hicks recommended to Mr Ford a larger main bearing...due to,in his words 'main bearing thump'..this was prior to production. Ford countered ,interestingly,the crankshaft was 'limber' enough to deal with the designed main..

09-13-2017, 09:03 AM	#5
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Harold Hicks Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A great read. Good that Ford had an interest in getting these stories down.