Ford Sidevalve engine
| Ford Sidevalve engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Also called | Ford Flathead engine |
| Production | 1932–1962 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated I4 |
| Displacement | 933 cc (56.9 cu in) 1,172 cc (71.5 cu in) |
| Cylinder block material | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Cast iron |
| Valvetrain | Sidevalve 2 valves per cyl. |
| Compression ratio | 6.0:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel type | Leaded Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Thermosiphon (pump was only fitted after 1953) |
| Output | |
| Power output | 36 hp (27 kW) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | Ford Kent engine Ford Taunus V4 engine |
The Ford Sidevalve is a flathead engine from the British arm of the Ford Motor Company. Also referred to as the "English Sidevalve", the engine had its origins in the 1930s Ford Model Y, and was made in two sizes; the 933 cc (56.9 cu in) "8 HP", and the 1,172 cc (71.5 cu in) "10 HP".