Pre-Crossflow
The original OHV Kent engine appeared in the 1959 Anglia with a capacity of 996.95 cc developing 39 bhp (29 kW) at 5,000 rpm. With an 80.96 mm (3.1875 in) bore and 48.41 mm (1.906 in) stroke, it was a departure from traditional undersquare English engine design.
The same engine, its bore unchanged, but with a longer stroke and thus larger capacity was subsequently used in the Ford Classic and Consul Capri (1340 cc and 1500 cc), the Mk1 and early Mk2 Cortinas (1200 cc, 1300 cc and 1500 cc), and the early Corsairs.
In addition to its 'over-square' cylinder dimensions, a further unusual feature of the Kent engine at its introduction was an externally mounted combined oil filter/pump unit designed to facilitate efficient low-cost production.
The engine is now referred to as the pre-crossflow Kent, with both the inlet and exhaust being on the same side of the head.
Applications:
- Ford Anglia
- Ford Cortina
- Ford Classic
- Ford Corsair
- 107E Ford Prefect
- Otosan Anadol 1.2L – 1.3L (1966–1984)
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