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When Chevrolet introduced a six-cylinder engine in 1929, Ford's four-cylinder seemed outdated.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

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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