Ford V-8 Engine Block, 1930-1931
THF151004 / Ford V-8 Engine Block, 1930-1931
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Artifact Overview
When Chevrolet introduced a six-cylinder engine in 1929, Ford's four-cylinder seemed outdated. So, Henry Ford decided to go Chevy two cylinders better and build a V-8. Ford engineers tried many different versions of the new engine. This experimental cylinder block was cast in 1930 or 1931.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile engine
Date Made
1930-1931
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Motor Muster
Object ID
2000.0.20.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Technique
Casting (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 15 in
Length: 21 in
Inscriptions
Undocumented location: 15
Specifications
Make & Model: Ford V-8 engine block, 1931
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Configuration: V-8, L-head valves, displacement unknown
Horsepower: unknown
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