These were originally copper plated when new. Model T oil cans are a subject that has been explored in dozens of articles over the years and there are many variations. Typically the Model T screwdriver has a square end showing at the top of the wooden handle. The Ford supplied T1902 screwdriver has a square shank that is shorter than the wooden handle. Finally the gap was set. Each spark plug was expected to last the life of the car. Spark plugs were disassembled, carefully cleaned, and reassembled. No one would have considered replacing spark plugs as part of a tune up.
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One spark plug cost the equivalent of a full day’s wages for the average man. The other end is used to remove the nut that secures the porcelain inside the spark plug. One end is used to remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. The spark plug wrench used in 1911 – 1913. T1917 band adjusting wrench used from 1911 – 1914 has slender, delicate Ford script. The wrench would be standard equipment in 1911 as all cars were equipped with a Stewart #26 speedometer. Stewart and Clark supplied this speedometer drive tool with each speedometer setup. Curiously Ford did not supply a jack with your new Ford until some years later.Ĭombination Hub Cap, Front Wheel Bearing and Rear Axle Nut tool T1349 (Note that the one shown in this tool kit is probably a later 1911 – 1913 version)įord factory diagram from the February 1911 catalogue.
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Two tire tools and a patch kit were supplied with each Model T. Tire tools – These were typically marked with the tire manufacturer’s name typically Diamond, Firestone, Goodyear etc. The tool roll itself was made from scraps of top upholstery material. The basic tool kit in 1911 came with these items. Let’s take a look at the 1911 tools and see what we can learn about them. Tom Helf has generously shared photos of the tool kit from his 1911 touring which was featured as a car of the month recently here at Model T Ford Fix. Ford was aware of this and so every new Ford came equipped with a basic tool kit. The Ford owner was expected to be able to maintain his or her own car to some degree. When the Model T was new there were not mechanics in every town, nor perhaps in every other town. Other times you might just need to air up the tires before driving.
Sometimes you had to change a tire on the side of the road. You have to tinker with them on a regular basis if you expect them to putter along properly. From the first time a Model T Ford was driven until now there is one thing we learn about these cars very quickly.
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