Early Carb?

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: Early Carb?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ed in California on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 12:57 pm:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kingston-Brass-Carburetor-for-a-Ford-Model-T-/1613562831 84?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2591957d30


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ed in California on Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 10:10 am:

Well, it is at 610.00 as of now, what does this fit?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Nicholas Lingg - Tarboro, NC on Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 11:03 am:

It's a 6 ball and was used on some T's


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Strange on Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 11:09 am:

Matching the pictures in the listing to those in the book "Model T Ford the Car That Changed the World", it appears to be a Kingston "Six-Ball". The caption on the book photo says,

"Center left. The seldom used Kingston "Six-Ball". This carburetor does not appear in any of the Ford parts books."

The book text also says that the Kingston "Six-Ball" was used in 1912 in limited numbers.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ed in California on Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 12:56 pm:

I remember seeing one pictured someplace, just couldn't place the design. Just another thing to look out for when I'm digging through junk. :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Royce in Georgetown TX on Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 02:27 pm:

One thing I've noticed about those six ball carburetors is that you never see one that exhibits much wear. I bet they don't work well, and were often removed before they could get worn much.

Also bear in mind that reproductions were made in the past 20 years.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Nicholas Lingg - Tarboro, NC on Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 03:45 pm:

Reproduction 5 Balls yes, but reproduction 6 ball's ?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Royce in Georgetown TX on Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 03:49 pm:

Nicholas,

Yes, a fellow had one of the repros at the 2008 Richmond Centennial, and I've seen 2 or three other reproduction 6 balls as well.


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