Model N Engine
| Ford Model N | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1906-1909 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Inline 4 |
| Cylinder block material | Cast Aluminum |
| Cylinder head material | Cast Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | L Flat Head |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Carborator |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Forced Oil Feed |
| Cooling system | Radiator |
The Ford Model N engine was first released with the Ford Model N at the New York Auto show in New York City, New York in 1906 (The 6th year of its running). The engine at fist was a 2 cylinder with two spark plugs per cylinder. The valves had an L layout, meaning there was one valve per cylinder. By the year 1907 rolled around there was a 4 cylinder option with the same layout as the two cylinder just.
Flathead Valve Layout
There are three main layouts for Flathead valve systems. The fist is the L layout where the valve set off to the side of the cylinder with the valve stem pointing towards the crankcase and oil pan or the bottom of the engine. The L layout incorporates a push rod system for moving the valves up and down without the direct contact between the camshaft and the valve that you have in Over Head Camshafts.