need help identifying engine

[tinbasher]

does anybody recognize this engine?

i realize it has a starter boss cast into it, but it also has a hand crank nut on the crankshaft.

any thoughts?

Bob

[712edf]

does anybody recognize this engine?

Well it's not Tonto or Sitting Bull. My guess is something from the 1920's-30's when electric starters were replacing hand cranks. Ford model A?

[tinbasher]

not model t or model a...

only casting marks are 'B2S' cast into passenger side of block near the front.

'F' cast into the block passenger side rear, and 'P' cast into block drivers side rear.

still some dark green paint remaining in places.

Bob

[cowboy]

could that be from a early 40's willie's , look's very close to one that was in my 41 willies , when we pulled it to rebuild It was a X army willies back in the day & had the dark green paint as well as the crank nut
Dave

[tinbasher]

could that be from a early 40's willie's

nothing i could find in any of the jeep/willies stuff looked the same.

i guess it will remain a mystery.

Bob

[WAWII]

A Tractor Engine?

[712edf]

A Tractor Engine?

That crossed my mind also.....oliver?.........Waukesha used green back in the day on their industrial motors.

[OleRed66]

Perhaps an old Diamond T? I think those engines were red though

[tinbasher]

anytime somebody posts and idea, i go looking...

so far nada.

it could be from anything, i guess.

you would think that flange at the front would be a dead givaway, or the cooling passage cast into the head.

the trees its anchoring should have rooted sufficiently by the end of july, maybe i'll pull the pan and have a closer look then.

its interesting, the oil pan must have a baffle in it because it also forms the lower half of the bell housing.

Bob

[shdnobetter]

Late 30's Continental industrial engine from a forklift. See the mounting boss on the top/front of the head for the hydraulic pump? Just kidding! I don't have a clue but I thought I should guess anyway.

[tinbasher]

well, its not a continental f135

http://www.af.nl/prive/heftrucks/towmotor/towmotor/

[MowagW200]

For sure it's not a Ford Model A engine. The outlet of the hot water is at the front (top, center) of the cylinder head. There are no mounting bosses at the front of the cylinder head. And at the passenger side is the camshaft, are the valves and a brass or steel cover to cover the valve stems. Good luck while finding more details about this four banger

[soopernaut]

Maybe these people would know... http://www.smokstak.com/forum/

[dahooligan]

Take the pics or load engine and take to a engine shop or maybe a old parts store thats been in business forever and look for the oldest guy working there.Young workers won't know but I bet an older one will be able to tell ya.