modelT-James

Nick and Richard, Thanks to both of you for your identifications and help with this engine. Now i'm off to find the Distributor Cap for this engine and a Model-t engine for my roadster. Thanks again for your help, I'll take a look at the sites you recommended and hopefully get just what I need to make this motor run again.

Hi there, I was wondering if any one in the forum had an idea of how I could identify this old engine that I picked up sitting in an early model-t chassis. I know it's not an original Ford engine. I'm told it's an Austin Healey but I can't for the life of me actually ID it so I can get a few parts for it. I am in need of a distributor cap as the only thing I see missing. I have a few small caps that have the right diameter that I was considering modifying into a fitting part, but would rather find the right one for the engine if possible. Plus I'd love to see what engine this really is. it's so small and basic I know it's old I'm just not sure how old and where it would have come from. I have cleaned it up thoroughly and found a lot of numbers stamped into almost everything, but so far searches with those numbers have turned up nothing of use. Any ideas? I've posted a few pictures of the block in case that helps, I have photos of each and every number and marking if anyone has any ideas and wanted to see the numbers to look at. I have seen one main number that seems to be stamped into almost every part of the engine that I can see both inside and outside parts ( 10 II and H).

Thanks for the welcome messages, I just finished cleaning up the front axle and spindles as todays work. Will start getting the rear cleaned up and then its on to the springs.

My name is James and I have just started restoring my first Model-T. I believe the frame and body are from an early teen Roadster, but having trouble confirming. The only pictures of a Model-T that fit the same body style and shape are the ones I find from the Army scout trucks used during WWI I see in several museum photos. I am currently in the US Army and just finished up my 14th year. I am a telecommunications manager and currently work as a senior systems administrator and project manager for the Army in Georgia. I do enjoy my work, but really seem to have more fun in my garage. I have recently built a paint booth in my garage at home to help in my quest to restore my first of (hopefully) several model-t's. I currently have a frame, body, roof and a set of fenders and side skirts. The engine that came in the frame I got is actually and early Healey from what I was told and i'm going through the rebuild and clean up of that now. I am having one heck of a hard time getting any helpful information about these old trucks and the best ways to restore them. I found this forum and before joining already learned far more than I did surfing the net for hours. I'm working on the engine right now and have just finished the block and head. I have cleaned it up and it really looks good. I have all the identification stamps and numbers from the block, head, distributor, and oil filter, but no luck getting a good ID on the actual engine model yet. I will sure keep looking. I am in need of a distributor cap at the moment as the only piece i'll need to get it running in the end, but i'm a long way off from starting the motor. I have just finished priming the frame and will begin fabricating body panels and fitting the motor into its spot on the frame. Well, thanks for letting me join your club. I hope to learn a lot and get this old truck running in no time. I live in the US and have found the local Model-t club to be not so helpful in my quest for information and helpful tips on my restoration project.