Ford engine in old loading shovel

[essex pete]

Hi
Where would this engine fit in the Ford family?

592E/271AC

3.9ins bore
4.5ins stroke
Rated at 62hp SAE @2250 rpm

It was fitted in a Weatherill L60.
Thanks Peter

[JC]

Hi Peter,
I was hoping that StevenB or someone that knows more about this would reply.

I've learned a little about this from different places on the internet. I believe that a 592E was a model number of a Thames Trader. I'm guessing that the bore and stroke numbers that you gave were rounded. The bore and stroke of a Major engine is 3.9375 x 4.53125. I saw a picture of a 592E engine, and it looks identical to a Major engine. Since that engine turns 350 more RPM, that's probably where the extra horsepower comes from.

Hopefully, someone that knows more will reply.

[essex pete]

Thanks for the reply. Yes I did round up the numbers and I believe the nos are the same or similar. The speed perhaps coupled with different injectors and pump (or settings)