Is this factory Ford

[got10carz]

I've never seen a carb rod with a flattened end. What do you think?

[Mark Gregush]

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[Erik Johnson]

Both are factory.

The bottom one with the "L" handle is factory but not very common, at least in my personal observations.

I have seen the "L" style on a few early 1917 Fords that were produced August - October 1916. These cars were unrestored with known histories. They may have also been used on 1916 Fords but you would have to verify that with surviving cars.

The "L" handle preceded the top one with the loop handle. The loop handle is the common one you see from the 1917 model year forward.

[got10carz]

Erik, thanks. I thought it could be fabricated, but when both are the same length it made me wonder. If someone needs it let me know. Steve

[Mark Gregush]

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[TrentB]

The “L” shaped carburetor adjustment rod was used during calendar 1916 and replaced the adjusting rods that used the knurled brass knobs. They are not really common and were used about the same time the folded pressed steel firewall brackets were. “L” shaped adjusting handles were also used on some Fordson tractors, although the Fordson and the Model T adjusting rods are not interchangeable.

Respectfully submitted,

Trent Boggess

[RajoRacer]

I believe I have one of those "oddball" mixture rods in my misc. carburetor rods pile - now I gotta go find it !