Is this for a T?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:19 am
Is this mag drive for a model T?
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Re: Is this for a T?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:20 am
Another view.
Re: Is this for a T?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:34 am
Almost positive it's for a Fordson tractor.
Re: Is this for a T?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:52 am
Yes it is for a fordson I have sitting on shelf in my shop.
Re: Is this for a T?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 8:26 am
Ok, thanx guys! Was the upright part that has a cap on it to give a distributor option?
Re: Is this for a T?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:03 am
Catalog page for that attachment.
Re: Is this for a T?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:19 am
Mike,
It is Fordson. It is a magneto drive so no need for a distributor, the upright piece you ask about is where the governor was mounted.
Hope that helps,
Kevin
It is Fordson. It is a magneto drive so no need for a distributor, the upright piece you ask about is where the governor was mounted.
Hope that helps,
Kevin
Re: Is this for a T?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 3:43 pm
Thank you to all who answered. Was hoping it was for a T, but no such luck.
Re: Is this for a T?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:08 pm
Check out the Fordson house.com. They sell new old stock parts and good used parts for Forson tractors. A few yews ago I sold a good magneto coil ring for a Fordson tractor I had for a really good price. They were glad to get it. I contacted them and sent them a picture of it. They sent me a Check promptly. You can call or contact them and see what they get for your part. You might be surprised. https://thefordsonhouse.com/about-us/
Re: Is this for a T?
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:54 pm
It was a long time ago, but if I recall correctly? These can be easily adapted to fit and work on a model T car. The biggest problem is that the magneto sits out somewhat beyond the outside of the frame rail. Not much of a problem for some speedsters, however a stock bodied car with stock hood has a real problem with the aesthetics.
The other main issue is that the bolt that holds the outrigger part of the drive is set to fit the physically larger Fordson tractor engine. The model T has nothing to bolt to or support the outrigger. Some sort of bracketing to the big bolt hole under the drive connection can be rigged up, however, it is important to support it from the engine and NOT the frame as chassis flexing when being driven will likely lead to serious problems quickly.
I have seen a few of these mag drives with holes drilled in the webbing below the shaft (where the Bosch info is cast in), apparently to bolt onto a model T engine. A long time ago, I actually had one of these with added holes to apparently fit the T engine. I sold it to a fellow that said he was going to use it on a model T.
The other main issue is that the bolt that holds the outrigger part of the drive is set to fit the physically larger Fordson tractor engine. The model T has nothing to bolt to or support the outrigger. Some sort of bracketing to the big bolt hole under the drive connection can be rigged up, however, it is important to support it from the engine and NOT the frame as chassis flexing when being driven will likely lead to serious problems quickly.
I have seen a few of these mag drives with holes drilled in the webbing below the shaft (where the Bosch info is cast in), apparently to bolt onto a model T engine. A long time ago, I actually had one of these with added holes to apparently fit the T engine. I sold it to a fellow that said he was going to use it on a model T.