Neil Dorey

There isn't much similar between the 2 engines other then being V8 monoblock. Fords are L head design where Ferro is overhead valves. Although Alanson Brush went on to be a consultant, and engineering for a lot of automobile companies.

Thanks to John E Guitar, for sharing this great information. I really enjoy learning about these early V8'S. I have a 1916 Briscoe V8 engine that I'm working on to save it, it was a static display engine and was painted looking great. I wanted to make it a runner, so I stripped it down and started the process of rebuilding. I found several cracks and some previous repairs. So I'm in the process of stitch repairs no and hope to hear it run one day.

Yes, the Ferro V8 was the first monoblock, and was a overhead valve engine. Designed by Alanson Brush,who had his own automobile prior, and who is responsible for the very first Cadillac engine, working with Henry Leland. The Ferro V8 was designed and patented in 1914 and was used in different car manufacturers from 1915 to 1919. There was also a V12, but so far all I have found on it is a photo of the block.0

I have a 1916 Briscoe V8 that is casted by Ferro. It is 8-38 model. Been trying to find out info on these engines. I see where Bud Tierney was gathering info on these engines.

is this book sold?

Hi George, I have just recently seen a Briscoe engine listed on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Briscoe-V8-engine-antique-zenith-carburetor-/123597877226

Many thanks to Marty Roth and Jim Lyons for helping to put me in touch with Darron and Theresa Long. Who contacted me with lots of great information on our Model T. It was great talking with Darron and to hear the history of how our car was restored by 3 generations of the Long family. And i just got to say they must have done one heck of a good job as this car has held up super well considering very little has been done since 1990. I’m sure i will have more question, and it is very nice to know there friends out there to help. My wife and I are looking forward to many days of riding along in our model T.

Thanks Marty.

Cool race, thanks for posting.

Thank you Frantz, I will give that a try.

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When is the show in Kamloops, might be able to make it.

Thank you.

My wife and I purchased this 1915 Model T in July and went on our first tour a week later. We had a great time despite being a novice Model T driver, got some excellent tips for a good friend Ken Findlay. I’m looking to find some info on the car, maybe someone out there might know. The car was owned by a AACA member in Maryland, his name Irvin Long in 1981. By the radiator badge it looks to have been a award winner. The car has aged very well and doesn’t look like is has been touched since the ‘80s. The fellow I got it from said it had been in a collection and used very little, that has changed since we got it. Been on several tours and car shows, along with several trips to the grocery store. Thoroughly enjoying this little gem. I am interested in the story of this car, who built it? Was it a complete car or a pieced together build? Did they rebuild the engine with Aluminum pistons and or a maybe a non stock cam? The engine performs strong and I will probably find out what’s in the engine eventually, but if anyone knows about this build i would very much appreciate the help. Thanks.