I have in my possession a 1949 flathead 6 cylinder engine. It has an aluminum intake and head embossed "Knudsen Los Angeles". 3 Ford single-barrel downdraft carbs., dual exhaust manifold and the letters "ferro" embossed on block and also the numbers 2GA6015. Story has it that the engine was only used for 2-6 weeks by a NC boot-legger before he demanded it be taken out before he killed himself. Engine has been crated and sealed ever since 1949. Pistons are still free and not seized up. Engine is still mounted to 3-speed transmission and appears to be totally complete. I am looking for any information as to where I may find the history and value of this engine. Have pictures for anyone who may be interested.
That is a 1942 engine...90 hp, 226 cubic inch, bore 3.3", stroke 4.4". The 2GA engine was produced and used in 1942 models only. If this were a 1949 engine, then the casting number would be 8HA6015.
This set up was very popular on the west coast in Roadster round track racing.. In fact several clubs outlawed this engine.. This is a very sought after intake and head,, It was also used in racing boats with much sucess.. Do a search and you will see that the Knudsen family did a lot of inventing building and marketing over the years..
True, that one is a 1942 GA series. The GAseries sixes were made from '41 through '47 1941 would be a 1GA 1946 a 6GA, 1947 a 7GA They used an oil pump that ran off the timing gear at the front of the engine like the earlier Ford "60" V8 did I have one out in the garage with an angle drive distributor that sits up higher than the head and no numbers anywhere. I think it's a Burma Cargo Carrier amphibious vehicle engine.
I stand corrected. I have a 1942 GA model engine with Knudsen head and intake, 3 Ford single-barrel downdraft carbs and dual exhaust manifold. Engine is complete and mounted to a 3-speed transmission(I think). Still would like to know where I may be able to obtain info as to the history and value as well as the best place to market the engine. All info is believed to be true but may be proven to be otherwise. Thank you. Mechanically DE-clined in NC fixnsell
i also have a 1942 knudsen with the nubers 2ga6015 but we are wondering what they sell for thanks dawn
Nah........ you don't want that piece of junk. Drive it over to Knoxville and I'll give you a Model A rear end for your trouble.
I paid $200 for a Knudsen head for my '51 (same head as for a '41 to '47) last year and thought I stole it. I had to have it milled a little but otherwise it was ready to go. Its the only one I have ever heard of until now.
Two paper sources of info I can think of: California Bill's Ford speed manual has a bit on sixes and equipment, HRM has a good souping article on them about 1951...book is available in new reprint, I can likely find the HRM. There are a lot of people out there looking for Ford six speed stuff, and there's very little for them to find. I suspect Ebay or such would produce a startling value... What is serial nunber on the trans? Speculative history...if I were the bootlegger, I'd have put the '41 6-cylinder crossmember from a sedan delivery/pickup into a '37-40 Ford to lose some of the 1942 fat and...
I'm probably the one of the only *****s out there trying to re-build a flathead six. I correct myself, post them. If you don't know how, send them to me, and I'll post them. -Rick
I just aqquired this Knudsen tri carb intake but I don't know what it fits. I can't find any numbers anywhere, it has been suggested that its form an early Ford flathead six but to my knowlege 6 cyl Ford engines wern't sold in Canada so maybe a Chev?
The Chevy 216/235/261 6 cyl engine only have three intake ports....each port serving two cylinders. Same for GMC 228 thru 302. Ray
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