The Ford Barn

Kohnke Rebabbitting · 11-26-2017, 04:20 PM

Theiman Tractor, made in Albert City, Iowa. They also made a 4 wheel cart for the Model T Power plant, that many T, and A Guys own.

Herm.

jwmckenzie · 11-26-2017, 04:37 PM

I friend of my dad's told about Model A motors used to raise and lower the gates in dams. They were generally good, if you could get them, as they didn't have many hours on them.

Ray in La Mesa · 11-26-2017, 07:50 PM

In Big Bear Lake, mountains NE side Los Angeles, back in the 40's & 50's a ski area used an A engine & wheels to run the rope tow

Brad in Germany · 11-27-2017, 04:01 AM

Anchor to tie your boat up to....!

Dave in MN · 11-27-2017, 07:00 AM

A splitter for processing firewood. Not from the Model A era because I built it about 10 years ago.
Good Day!

Terry, NJ · 11-27-2017, 07:40 AM

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The lock gates in the Panama canal were powered with model A engines.
Terry

J Franklin · 11-27-2017, 01:04 PM

The Venice California beach trams were model A powered. In the mid 1960s a friend and I toured the main office/repair facility and the owner was very nice

V4F · 11-28-2017, 01:54 PM

I thought henry put 3 in an airplane ........... ??

jhowes · 11-28-2017, 02:23 PM

I saw one that had two cylinders blocked off and a different two piece head attached where one head was normal and provided the functions for the two cylinders that ran the thing. . The engine ran on the two cylinders and the other two with there separate head was designed to pump air. I was told that it pumped air into the mines in Penn. It ran amazingly well on the two cylinders. Jack

Terry, NJ · 11-28-2017, 05:28 PM

No! They were 9 cyl Wright "Whirlwind" Radials. Well over 100 hp
Terry

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Originally Posted by V4F

I thought henry put 3 in an airplane ........... ??

40 Deluxe · 11-29-2017, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

The lock gates in the Panama canal were powered with model A engines.
Terry

Sounds like an interesting research project! The Canal was finished in 1914 and took about 10 years to build so if they designed the lock gates at the start in 1904 or so, Model T's were not even in production yet, much less the A! So I wonder when Model A engines were put into use and how long they remained in use?

Mark W. · 11-29-2017, 05:58 AM

Owls Head Transportation Museum in Maine is rebuilding a Pietenpol airplane that is powered by an A engine. Not much to look at right now (the engine is out for a rebuild) but I will try to get a few pictures next chance I am there.

RonC · 11-29-2017, 06:50 AM

Boats

Terry, NJ · 11-29-2017, 07:44 AM

I always could be wrong about this. I have heard that these large steel lock gates were powered by 40 HP Ford . The glaring problem is the dates, but then what did they power them with before 1928. I assume these replacements were just that, long lived replacements. I will try to find out.
Terry

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Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

Sounds like an interesting research project! The Canal was finished in 1914 and took about 10 years to build so if they designed the lock gates at the start in 1904 or so, Model T's were not even in production yet, much less the A! So I wonder when Model A engines were put into use and how long they remained in use?

Oldbluoval · 11-29-2017, 08:50 AM

I have a diamond block that i believe came from some Allis Chalmers implement by the numbering system.
Zero wear on all parts!

40 Deluxe · 11-29-2017, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

I always could be wrong about this. I have heard that these large steel lock gates were powered by 40 HP Ford . The glaring problem is the dates, but then what did they power them with before 1928. I assume these replacements were just that, long lived replacements. I will try to find out.
Terry

Did some research. The Panama Canal lock gates were powered by electric motors from day one.

Ed in Maine · 11-30-2017, 12:49 PM

My Dad belonged to the Wethersfield Cove Yacht Club and they used a Model A engine to drive a winch which was used to pull yachts out of the water. Ed

Terry, NJ · 11-30-2017, 09:33 PM

I did the same research and found the same result. Big difference between Mod. A engines and electric. Sorry I gave out bad info! Somewhere I had heard that bit of info and it stuck with me.
Terry

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Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

Did some research. The Panama Canal lock gates were powered by electric motors from day one.

J Franklin · 11-30-2017, 09:58 PM

Terry, maybe it was the Suez canal.

Tacoma Bob · 11-30-2017, 10:23 PM

Western Washington fair in Puyallup Washington used
them on many of the carnival rides. They were painted white.

11-26-2017, 04:20 PM	#21
Kohnke Rebabbitting Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 60615,330th Ave.,Clare, Iowa, 50524 Posts: 1,457	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Theiman Tractor, made in Albert City, Iowa. They also made a 4 wheel cart for the Model T Power plant, that many T, and A Guys own. Herm.

11-26-2017, 04:37 PM	#22
jwmckenzie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 213	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... I friend of my dad's told about Model A motors used to raise and lower the gates in dams. They were generally good, if you could get them, as they didn't have many hours on them.

11-26-2017, 07:50 PM	#23
Ray in La Mesa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: La Mesa Ca Posts: 1,166	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... In Big Bear Lake, mountains NE side Los Angeles, back in the 40's & 50's a ski area used an A engine & wheels to run the rope tow

11-27-2017, 04:01 AM	#24
Brad in Germany Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Potomac, Maryland Posts: 911	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Anchor to tie your boat up to....!

11-27-2017, 07:00 AM	#25
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... A splitter for processing firewood. Not from the Model A era because I built it about 10 years ago. Good Day!

11-27-2017, 07:40 AM	#26
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The lock gates in the Panama canal were powered with model A engines. Terry

11-27-2017, 01:04 PM	#27
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... The Venice California beach trams were model A powered. In the mid 1960s a friend and I toured the main office/repair facility and the owner was very nice

11-28-2017, 01:54 PM	#28
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... I thought henry put 3 in an airplane ........... ?? __________________ V4f

11-28-2017, 02:23 PM	#29
jhowes Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: upstate NY near Mass border Posts: 789	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... I saw one that had two cylinders blocked off and a different two piece head attached where one head was normal and provided the functions for the two cylinders that ran the thing. . The engine ran on the two cylinders and the other two with there separate head was designed to pump air. I was told that it pumped air into the mines in Penn. It ran amazingly well on the two cylinders. Jack

11-29-2017, 05:58 AM	#32
Mark W. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 342	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Owls Head Transportation Museum in Maine is rebuilding a Pietenpol airplane that is powered by an A engine. Not much to look at right now (the engine is out for a rebuild) but I will try to get a few pictures next chance I am there.

11-29-2017, 08:50 AM	#35
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... I have a diamond block that i believe came from some Allis Chalmers implement by the numbering system. Zero wear on all parts!

11-30-2017, 12:49 PM	#37
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... My Dad belonged to the Wethersfield Cove Yacht Club and they used a Model A engine to drive a winch which was used to pull yachts out of the water. Ed

11-30-2017, 09:58 PM	#39
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Terry, maybe it was the Suez canal.

11-30-2017, 10:23 PM	#40
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: Other "builds" for the Model A Ford Engine... Western Washington fair in Puyallup Washington used them on many of the carnival rides. They were painted white.