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by Ron Patterson
Sat Nov 29, 2025 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help
Replies: 5
Views: 411

Re: Help

No. It is a copy of a original Ford factory drawing T-1891 or T1899 battery to switch and switch to starter cables. There is note on the drawing similar to this: "1/0 starter cable consisting of 19 strands copper wire, single covered with insulation cambric .012 inches thick. Spiral wound with minim...
by Ron Patterson
Sat Nov 29, 2025 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help
Replies: 5
Views: 411

Help

Many years ago I posted here a copy of the Ford print for the 1/0 Model T battery/starter cables
Now I cannot find it!
Anyone got a copy you can direct me to or send me?
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Fri Nov 28, 2025 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What do you need delivered?
Replies: 24
Views: 737

Re: What do you need delivered?

John Regan has two original Ford delivery cars.
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Fri Nov 28, 2025 9:03 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils
Replies: 6
Views: 458

Re: 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils

This coilbox and coil depicted above was ony used the first six months of 1913 production. This coil design was first shown to Ford in late 1912. Until that time they had been struggling finding a reliable/maintainable coil solution for early Model T's. Hence the many different types of coils/coilbo...
by Ron Patterson
Thu Nov 27, 2025 3:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils
Replies: 6
Views: 458

Re: 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils-SOLD

The 1913 coilbox has been sold.
by Ron Patterson
Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What do you need delivered?
Replies: 24
Views: 737

Re: What do you need delivered?

That is a circular Ford logo decal that were on the Beaudette bodied delivery cars sold by Ford Motor Company.
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:01 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils
Replies: 6
Views: 458

Re: 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils

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by Ron Patterson
Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:00 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils
Replies: 6
Views: 458

1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils

Rare 1913 KW coilbox. Used on Model T Ford cars in the last half of 1913 production cycle. Faithfully reproduced by a professional cabinetmaker in Cherry wood using an original 1913 KW coilbox as pattern. Excellent quality workmanship. All holes and channels for internal wiring are included. This co...
by Ron Patterson
Wed Nov 26, 2025 6:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Annual Winter Special-Rebuilt Model T Ford Ignition Coils.
Replies: 3
Views: 465

Annual Winter Special-Rebuilt Model T Ford Ignition Coils.

Rebuilt Coils For Sale 1.jpg Have your coils rebuilt by someone who has rebuilt over 27,000 coils for satisfied customers worldwide. Coils ordered between December 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026 will enjoy the benefit of free Priority Mail return shipping to USA addresses. If you have questions, plea...
by Ron Patterson
Tue Nov 18, 2025 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Update on Ignition Coil Points Availability
Replies: 15
Views: 1036

Re: Update on Ignition Coil Points Availability

The following sentence posted elswhere on this Fourm is patently false.
"The present manufacturer of the KW coil style ignition points has ceased production due to reasons not fully explained."
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Sat Nov 15, 2025 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Update on Ignition Coil Points Availability
Replies: 15
Views: 1036

Update on Ignition Coil Points Availability

Today I spoke to the manufacturer of Model T Ford ignition coil point sets and supplies them to Model T parts vendors. As reported in mid-September the supplier of the four basic coil point stampings is still having problems sourcing the raw brass and steel to make these parts. At this time, there i...
by Ron Patterson
Sun Oct 26, 2025 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help
Replies: 11
Views: 894

Re: Help

With the help of Steve Miexner I found the problem with 26/27 steering column control levers I was struggling with. Steve sent close up photos and measured the Spark and Throttle levers center to center length. The Spark lever is 13/16 inch c to c and the Throttle lever is 1 1/4 inch c to c length A...
by Ron Patterson
Sun Oct 26, 2025 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help
Replies: 11
Views: 894

Re: Help

I am aware of the Vaporizer diferences.
This car has a Holly NH carb with thru block hole between cylinders 3 and 3.
Ron P
by Ron Patterson
Sun Oct 26, 2025 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help
Replies: 11
Views: 894

Re: Help

Dan
Can you take a close up photo of both the throttle and timer pull levers on column on the garbage can. I am trying to determine the approximate length/ relationship of the two levers and the hole center to center of both pull levers.
Ron P
by Ron Patterson
Sat Oct 25, 2025 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Find the 'Ford'
Replies: 37
Views: 4483

Re: Find the 'Ford'

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by Ron Patterson
Sat Oct 25, 2025 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What if your timing is at 7.5% instead of 15%?
Replies: 12
Views: 989

Re: What if your timing is at 7.5% instead of 15%?

Can anyone direct me to an electronic copy of this article: “Edward’s Huff, Henry Ford and the Flywheel Magneto”, The Vintage Ford, Vol. 31, Number 2 (March/April, 1996)
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What if your timing is at 7.5% instead of 15%?
Replies: 12
Views: 989

Model T Ford Initial Timing Spark etting

I believe the more important question is “why did Ford select the initial timing of 15.5 degrees after top dead center for the Model T”? At the time most low-priced automobiles utilized dry cell battery powered trembler coils for ignition. Keeping the batteries serviced was a constant problem and if...
by Ron Patterson
Sat Oct 25, 2025 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help
Replies: 11
Views: 894

Help

I am helping a friend with a Model T huckster and am perplexed by the timer pull rod lever at the end of the steering column. The car is a 1927 has a stock frame, cowl, (supposedely) stock steering column and engine and I am perplexed by what I am seeing. Can someone please post a good photo of (an ...
by Ron Patterson
Sun Oct 19, 2025 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Starter field coil wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 368

Re: Starter field coil wiring

The starting motor field winding pig tails are connected to the adjacent insulated brush plate brush holders.
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Fri Oct 17, 2025 5:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SEEKING- Rebuildable Model T Ford ignition coils.
Replies: 0
Views: 215

SEEKING- Rebuildable Model T Ford ignition coils.

I will buy your extra coils outright or arrange for you to get rebuilt coils back as payment or partial payment. I rebuild coils for private individuals and Model T parts suppliers and we are always looking for good usable coils for rebuilding. I have worked this deal many times in the past and know...
by Ron Patterson
Thu Oct 16, 2025 6:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Model T Ford ignition Coils Services
Replies: 2
Views: 584

Re: Model T Ford ignition Coils Services

Bring to top.
Coils for New Zealand and Canada
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by Ron Patterson
Sat Oct 04, 2025 12:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Model T Ford ignition Coils Services
Replies: 2
Views: 584

Model T Ford ignition Coils Services

Need your Model T Ford ignition coils rebuilt? We have all the correct parts to do so.
Give us a call or send me an email from this website for complete details.
Please see attached photos of coils recently built for customers in Ireland and Australia.
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Tue Sep 30, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Rebuilt Model T Ford Ignition Coils
Replies: 3
Views: 777

Re: Rebuilt Model T Ford Ignition Coils

Bringing to the top.
Ron P
by Ron Patterson
Sat Sep 27, 2025 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Far Should Timer Rotate?
Replies: 10
Views: 859

Re: How Far Should Timer Rotate?

Pay close attention to figure 7 & 8 for correct range of motion.
by Ron Patterson
Sat Sep 27, 2025 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Far Should Timer Rotate?
Replies: 10
Views: 859

Re: How Far Should Timer Rotate?

I cannot see why, but your timer is no rotating enough.
Perhaps the attached article will explain how it should work.
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Wed Sep 24, 2025 9:54 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Rebuilt Model T Ford Ignition Coils
Replies: 3
Views: 777

Re: Rebuilt Model T Ford Ignition Coils

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by Ron Patterson
Mon Sep 22, 2025 7:03 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Rebuilt Model T Ford Ignition Coils
Replies: 3
Views: 777

Rebuilt Model T Ford Ignition Coils

See attached photos.
Fast service with no delays. Thirty-five years’ experience and 27,000 coils rebuilt.
Send me an email (only) and I will send you my telephone number, you call me, I will answer any questions and provide complete details.
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Thu Sep 11, 2025 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Car won’t start with starter
Replies: 17
Views: 1218

Re: Car won’t start with starter

From your description of the problem I would check for this:
by Ron Patterson
Sat Sep 06, 2025 1:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Fordson "Tractor Unit" ignition coils
Replies: 2
Views: 1519

Re: Fordson "Tractor Unit" ignition coils

Kingston "Tractor Unit" coils.
by Ron Patterson
Fri Sep 05, 2025 5:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Rare 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils
Replies: 1
Views: 1692

Re: Rare 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils

Ok, lets try a lower price. $750 and you pay the shipping.
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Fri Aug 29, 2025 5:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: "Tractor Unit" marked ignition coils.
Replies: 2
Views: 830

"Tractor Unit" marked ignition coils.

Have several Model T Ford ignition coils with "Tractror Unit" branded marking available for rebuilding.
Used in Fordson Tractors.
For Information send email via this Forum.
Ron Patterson
by Ron Patterson
Wed Aug 06, 2025 9:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Summer Special-Coil Rebuilding "Four for One Deal"
Replies: 2
Views: 1117

Summer Special-Coil Rebuilding "Four for One Deal"

Summer Special-Coil Rebuilding "Four for One Deal" Do you have extra used coils and need newly rebuilt units? Here is a way to get rebuilt coils with minimal cash outlay. Send me four rebuildable coils (or any multiple thereof) and I will return one fully rebuilt coil to you at no cost to you and ke...
by Ron Patterson
Fri Jul 25, 2025 11:51 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Rebuilt Moel T Ford Ignition Coils
Replies: 3
Views: 1175

Rebuilt Moel T Ford Ignition Coils

Contact Ron Patterson via email available on this Forum.
by Ron Patterson
Tue Jul 15, 2025 10:29 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils
Replies: 1
Views: 392

1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils

Rare 1913 KW coilbox. Used on Model T Ford cars in the last half of 1913 production cycle. Faithfully reproduced by a professional cabinetmaker in Cherry wood using an original 1913 KW coilbox as pattern. Excellent quality workmanship. All holes and channels for internal wiring are included. This co...
by Ron Patterson
Mon Jun 16, 2025 5:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1913 coilbox photos
Replies: 0
Views: 1386

1913 coilbox photos

More photos of 1913 coilbox and parts
by Ron Patterson
Mon Jun 16, 2025 4:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Rare 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils
Replies: 1
Views: 1692

Rare 1913 Ford KW Coil Box with Five Coils

Rare 1913 KW coilbox. Used on Model T Ford cars in the last half of 1913 production cycle. Faithfully reproduced by a professional cabinetmaker in Cherry wood using an original 1913 KW coilbox as pattern. Excellent quality workmanship. All holes and channels for ignition switch internal wiring are i...
by Ron Patterson
Thu May 15, 2025 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Unusual generator cutout
Replies: 19
Views: 3415

Re: Unusual generator cutout

One comment about above mentioned reverse current cutout "cutin" adjustment.
The third brush regulation generator on the Model T should be adjusted for Armature cutin and contact closure at 7.2 volts.
Ron Patterson