If you guessed that this transmission was assembled, you are correct!
Tom,
Was the transmission with it's original engine? Probably a mid May casting date and late June engine number.
The stub shaft date seems to be about a week before engine date.
Ken in Texas
Tom,
Are you SURE it wasn't assembled today?
Ken, it was in a 1914 motor.
Henry, I had to think a bit, but I remember seeing it together a week or so ago, so no.
Tom, do you think that is the way it left the factory? Were they out of longer wire pieces that day?
What happened 100 years ago today? I was gonna go out on a limb and guess something totally obscure and off the wall, like the birth of French Canadian poet: Hector de Saint-Denys Garneau.
I noticed that the magnets had their poles marked. How long into production did that continue?
I have the black era T's 17-25. I dont recall the poles being marked on those magnets when I was rebuilding the transmission.
Just curious.
Thanks John in Texas
Rick said:
"What happened 100 years ago today? I was gonna go out on a limb and guess something totally obscure and off the wall, like the birth of French Canadian poet: Hector de Saint-Denys Garneau."
Well yeah, of course that happened.
Erich asked: "Were they out of longer wire pieces that day?"
What do you mean "longer wire pieces"?
John asked: "I noticed that the magnets had their poles marked. How long into production did that continue? "
Good question. I dunno. I'm sure someone here does.
The wire used to secure the bolts are tied in three places.
Mike and Tom,
I'm just wondering if the safety wire on that one is typical of factory work of that time at Ford.
Also, was it typical to use 3 pieces, or did they ever use just one?
Happy birthday transmission.
Another event for today, it is Flag Day. All you patriotic citizens get those flags out!