Ford Sidevalve is an engine from Ford Motor Company. The engine has its origins in the 1930s Ford Model Y (1932 to 1937). The early engines were very basic and did not even have a waterpump. A water pump was added in 1953 for the 100E models. The Sidevalve engine was used in many smaller Fords as well as farm vehicles, commercial vehicles and a marine version in boats. Production of the engine was stopped in 1962.

The Sidevalve engine was used in Ford Model Y, Ford Anglia, Ford Popular, Ford Escort (1955-1961), Ford C /Ford CX, Ford Squire, Ford 7W , Ford 7Y and Ford Prefect as well as in many cars from other manufacturers such as Buckler (BB100 , Mk53 , MkX , DD1 , MkV and MkVI ), Falcon (Competition , Caribbean (MkIII) and Bermuda ), Rochdale (C-type , F-type , MkVI , ST , GT and Riviera ), Morgan (F4 , 4/4 Series II, F4 /F2 and F Super ), Lotus (Mk2 , Mk4 , 6 and 7 S1), Ginetta (G2 and G3 (aka Fairlite)), TVR Grantura I, Tornado Typhoon and Cannon Trials Car .

External links

• Ford Sidevalve Owners' Club