Lincoln V-8 Automobile Engine, 1923
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Henry Leland's Lincoln automobile may have lacked style, but its engine was excellent. Ford Motor Company, which acquired Lincoln in 1922, initially made few modifications to the V-8. For 1923, its cylinder head water capacity was increased to assist in cooling, and its iron pistons were replaced with aluminum units. The 90-horsepower engine had a displacement of 358 cubic inches.
Henry Leland's Lincoln automobile may have lacked style, but its engine was excellent. Ford Motor Company, which acquired Lincoln in 1922, initially made few modifications to the V-8. For 1923, its cylinder head water capacity was increased to assist in cooling, and its iron pistons were replaced with aluminum units. The 90-horsepower engine had a displacement of 358 cubic inches.
Artifact
Automobile engine
Date Made
1923
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.0.25.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 39 in
Width: 33 in
Length: 69 in
Inscriptions
On plate: DELCO/ IGNITION SYSTEM/ PATENTED IN USA FOREIGN COUNTRIES/ US PATENTS/ MAY 24 '03/.../ JULY 29 '19/.../ THE DAYTON ENGINEERING/ LABORATORIES CO./ DAYTON OHIO On plate: DELCO/ DAYTON OHIO U.S.A./ PATENTS PENDING On block: 13970 On side under Delco plate: 193 16495
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