Fordson snow machine

Brian Allen · Feb 2, 2009

Anyone seen this option before?
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=568_1233111054
Brian

Ken Crisman · Feb 3, 2009

Could you please send me the link for this ? I can"t get it to work . God bless, Ken

Brian Allen · Feb 3, 2009

Ken Crisman
I emailed the link to you.
Does anyone else need it?
It would be nice if someone could provide information.
It took place in Michigan in 1926 and is called a Snow-motor.
It is a large download for your computer for the movie.
I think it would be too much for those on dial-up.
Brian

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=568_1233111054

PS
It shows a Fordson tractor converted to dual screw drums under the tractor.
Also shows an old Chev car converted to the same system.
So, would think it is aftermarket.
Brian

Mike Farmer · Feb 3, 2009

Hi I have actually seen one of these in a museum, but I cant for the life of me remember where. However I did manage to find this pic which I hope is the machine in question( Incidently I believe they were also trialled in the mud and slush during WW1) MTF

Mike Farmer · Feb 3, 2009

Sorry about the bad post. Anyone want a pic I'll email it to them. contact me via this with your e address MTF

Lonnie in Tenn · Feb 3, 2009

That engine looks kinda like a old model A or T motor we had on an old grist mill . It was home made from one of the two just not sure what one .

Pic worked for me on this slow dial up connection THANKS .

Great pic never seen anything like that

Lonnie

Mike Farmer · Feb 3, 2009

Everything about this machine suggests to me a Fordson Model F. I understand that a lot of ModelF/ModelT
motor parts were interchangeable.(dont quote me cos I don't actually know that) MTF

Anonymous-0 · Feb 3, 2009

I've posted pictures of this type of machine previously. There is one on display at Butte, Montana. No, they did not share many parts with the Model T. Maybe the ignition system and some nuts and bolts.

Brian Allen · Feb 3, 2009

Mike Farmer
Thanks for posting the picture.
It is identical to the one in the video.
I haven't come across anything like this before.
Looks like it would be fun to drive.
Thanks
Brian

Lonnie in Tenn · Feb 3, 2009

cdmn

I was just a kid it was many years ago and I'm just not that familliar with these. The way the heads shaped with the top cooling hose on a slant built into the head is what made me think of it .

Checking it out again and reflecting back this engines much heavier duty ( beefier) Than the old engine on the mill . But reflecting back I can see Henery Ford in both lol

Lonnie

Brian Allen · Feb 3, 2009

cdmn
Do you still have the pictures?
I would like to see them.

Thanks
Brian

Dandy Dave · Feb 3, 2009

Yeah, I remember one of these featured in an antique tractor/engine magazine about 25 years ago.

Dandy Dave!

Brian Allen · Feb 4, 2009

I found this link, which provides additional information on the Armstead Snow Motor.
Testing was carried out as early as 1924.
Brian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw_propulsion

Anonymous-0 · Feb 4, 2009

These are in the Tractor Photos

Brian Allen · Feb 5, 2009

Mike Farmer
From what I can see it looks like you are correct.
A model F would be the right year according to the film.
It appears to me that the Blue Fordson in the other pictures has a P6 engine.
Is it also a model F? Would I be correct in assuming this Armstead Snow Motor attachment would fit on a Fordson E27N?
I would like one to play with, - o-o-opps I meant work with!
I would like to thank everyone for your assistance on this.
Brian

Mike Farmer · Feb 6, 2009

Brian Allen greetings. I guess a P6 would fit onto an F gearbox/drive train as I have seen several Model N's with either a P6 or an L4 perkins and as far as I know F and N were interchangeable. About fitting up an E27N in this guise!!!It would not just fit because the back end is completely different both inside and out; but I always reckon that within reason any engine/attachment will fit on any tractor. All you need is a little ingenuity,the facilities, determination and the money. I think for this particular one It would mean a lot of everything especially money. If you do play with this one let me know the outcome because I would travel wherever to see it.
Good luck and Take care MTF

Cameron Smith · Feb 7, 2009

I think it's wonderful that someone found and preserved this video presentation. So much of the "old stuff" that was produced has been lost. To whomever is responsible, I would like to say THANK YOU!

Brian Allen · Feb 7, 2009

Cameron
It was sent via email to a friend of mine, who in turn, thought I might like it.
I am not sure who actually salvaged it.
I am also happy that this was re-born!
Brian

Brian Allen · Feb 7, 2009

Mike Farmer
Thank you for your reply. Looks like it will not happen unless some "unknown" rich relative passes on leaving me filthy rich.

The Snow motor drive looks very interesting; I would like to see one operating, or better yet, get to operate one myself.
Cheers
Brian

Anonymous-0 · Feb 8, 2009

I have a picture of one of these going down the road in one of my Ford books. Were used for mail delivery on the plains. Also remember seeing one in action in the Dakotas (didn't know how important a picture would be at that time)

Would be a good find to latch on to

Brian Allen · Feb 10, 2009

David Shelgren
I would appreciate it if you can scan it, and post here.
Thanks
Brian

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