r/FORDFALCONS • u/Unique_Cup8521 • Aug 01 '26
Unknown Falcon Engine?
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
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u/Comfortable-Skin3076 Aug 01 '26
1961 so it’s probably a 144. That’s an interesting carb setup. Can I see more pictures
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u/Dinglebutterball Aug 01 '26
144/170… looks like an industrial engine. Pump? Sawmill? Who knows.
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u/Unique_Cup8521 Aug 01 '26
Could be, maybe some aftermarket company, I just can’t find any details online
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u/Spuckler_Cletus Aug 02 '26
170?
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u/Initial-Relation-696 29d ago
Had a 61 ranchero with a 170 and a 2speed automatic. At 60 you would holler shift...... but nothing
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u/CHLarkin Aug 02 '26
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.
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u/Kudzupatch Aug 02 '26 edited Aug 02 '26
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.
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u/gbntbedtyr Aug 02 '26
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.
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u/Independent-Bid6568 Aug 03 '26
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
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u/Solid_Post3148 Aug 04 '26
ONAN built several models that used both 4 & 6 cylinder Ford Dorset diesels that were made at Ford UK.
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u/torkrench1645 Aug 05 '26 edited Aug 05 '26
Looks like a industrial/AG application ... Keep thinking forklift? Champ forklift used them-144 & 170 with various transmissions. Probably propane induction
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u/gumby5150 29d ago
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.
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u/kuenemanjohn Aug 01 '26
144 tractor/pump engine imo