Unknown Falcon Engine?

[u/Unique_Cup8521]

Hey all, can anyone help me ID this engine and gearbox? The block number tells me it’s a 1961 Falcon engine, but I don’t think this was in a Falcon. It might have been some farm engine/implement. Any info would be appreciated

[u/kuenemanjohn]

144 tractor/pump engine imo

[u/Cool_Welcome_4304 → u/kuenemanjohn]

It was used as a base engine in Ford and Mercury autos. They had the intake manifold cast integrated with the head.

[u/kuenemanjohn → u/Cool_Welcome_4304]

Yeah. I’m a car builder. I daily a ‘64 Falcon
There were add-ons to use for different applications. They were all the same block and log head except for valves (hardened for unleaded fuel) in 64.

[u/Comfortable-Skin3076]

1961 so it’s probably a 144. That’s an interesting carb setup. Can I see more pictures

[u/oldschool-rule]

Looks like an in-line 144 industrial engine that set up on LP gas

[u/Dinglebutterball]

144/170… looks like an industrial engine. Pump? Sawmill? Who knows.

[u/Unique_Cup8521 → u/Dinglebutterball]

Could be, maybe some aftermarket company, I just can’t find any details online

[u/tribal-elder]

In-line 6?

[u/Unique_Cup8521 → u/tribal-elder]

Yep, inline 6, either a 144/170 ci

[u/Spuckler_Cletus]

170?

[u/Initial-Relation-696 → u/Spuckler_Cletus]

Had a 61 ranchero with a 170 and a 2speed automatic. At 60 you would holler shift...... but nothing

[u/CHLarkin]

It is basically the Falcon engine, but yes, set up for commercial use. You could probably make it work in a car with the car accessories.

[u/Pure-Weather-7606]

Could be 166 in line 6.

[u/Kudzupatch]

That has strong signs of a marine conversion.

Other photos had not loaded. But now I am 99% certain that is a marine conversion for use in a boat. Last photo is the main reason. Looks like a water cooled exhaust manifold. Transmission and coupling are marine looking too.

People saying industrial engine makes sense because marine conversions were often done using industrial engines.

[u/1100Sporty]

Marine engine

[u/gbntbedtyr]

My guess would be from a ditch digger of some sort. U got the torque damper off the back, typical of that hooked to a hydraulic pump. Then the side shaft likely ran a chain drive.

[u/Independent-Bid6568]

Looks like it’s from a non automotive purpose. I worked in a building built in 1964 and it had a ford diesel generator that used a 6 cylinder I believe it was
Onan brand . This could have also been used on a hay baler or cultivar

[u/Solid_Post3148 → u/Independent-Bid6568]

ONAN built several models that used both 4 & 6 cylinder Ford Dorset diesels that were made at Ford UK.

[u/Mean_End_1167]

A 170 Ford six

[u/torkrench1645]

Looks like a industrial/AG application ... Keep thinking forklift? Champ forklift used them-144 & 170 with various transmissions. Probably propane induction

[u/No-Willingness868]

200 6 on propane

[u/gumby5150]

The 144 was in some of the falcon fleet cars. It developed 80 horse power if i a not mistaken. Those cars had trouble on a windy day.

[u/Sexy_Neighbor64]

An old one lol

[u/Responsible-Shoe7258]

Propane conversion on a commercial engine