Some carburetors can be identified by casting number most cannot. By bob mcdainel indiana trucks on saturday march 07 2009 0838 pm.
Model T Ford Forum Carburetor Identification
Model t carburetor identification. Engines used in lawn mower applications usually have the model numbers stamped directly into the blower housing muffler heat shield or a few inches above the spark plug. My wife will need a kingston carb like the one in the first post for her 26 she is restoring if it might be for sale. Carter carburetor numerical index. This is essential if you want to find the part of your carburetor or to find lower assembly component parts. Carb number carb model number cfm renew kit. In this article we will examine the kingston carburetors for the entire life of the model t.
Model t ford kingston l4 carburetor rebuilt 34 bowl nut with a 916 18 thread part 16 55913 1. We offer a carburetor identification service. This will provide an easy identification guide for the restorer or prospective purchaser of either a carburetor or a model t. The kingston brand is the only carburetor manufacturer that was used during every model year of the model t. Below is a quick reference table to match your carburetors manufacturing model to the service number. Pictures 1 4 looks similar to a holley nh but it has no tag or stamping on it.
Tecumseh carburetor identification tecumseh carburetor are stamped with the manufacturing model number and date code. The same carburetor was used on the 1913 model t. Carburetor identification hello i have two carbs here i hope someone can identify. 1926 model t ford new holley nh carburetor swivel type with viton tipped valve part 16 55901 1. Having the correct carburetor for your car enhances the cars interest to serious collectors. The last five pictures are of a kingston carb the tag has kingston.
If the carburetor can be readily identified tag or stamped identification number there is a 20. Needle seat primary main jet secondary main jet or plate primary metering block secondary metering block power valve pump nozzle size primary secondary nozzle size or spring color primary bowl gasket primary metering block gasket secondary bowl gasket secondary. On our rotary valve carburetors and flowed feed carburetors the identifying letters and numbers may be located on the flange of the carburetor. Again this would result in a 20. Model t ford forum. The model type and code numbers stamped directly into the engine are used to identify our engines.
Running changes are designated by sa sb and so on. All carter carburetor numbers are followed with the letter s. I have one on my 26 and like it so would like to have one on hers too. Ball and ball carburetors bb were often marked with an alphanumeric code which was stamped on the airhorn of the carburetor. Carburetor identification by roger hallett on tuesday may 27 2014 0950 pm.
Gallery of Model T Carburetor Identification
