Ford Tools

Posted by Rick Black on January 07, 1998 at 23:51:59

In Reply to: Ford script wrenches
posted by Charles Stow on January 07, 1998 at 07:23:10

There's a good writeup on tools in the MAFCA/MARC Judging Standards and Restoration Guidelines.
In summary, tools for the Model T commonly had a Ford script, but only the earliest Model A tools did; scripts disappeared around 1928.Most had the "M" or circle-"M" on them, indicating the manufacturer, which I think was the Moore Company.
Basic Model A tools included a screwdriver, adjustable wrench with square end for removing plugs in rear axle and trans, two open-end wrenches, sparkplug/cylinder nut wrench, etc.
I've also noticed that many "T" wrenches have a Ford part number: T-xxxxx but I don't recall any "A" wrenches with any part numbers at all.
Model T open end wrenches when compared to their Model A cousins look much more fragile.The Model T and A spark plug wrenches look similar until you measure the openings - both are different (T plugs and head nuts were smaller.)The way I usually tell the T from the A is to take the open end part and measure the distance between the end of your thumb to the first joint.If the opening spans that entire distance, it's a Model A wrench; if the opening is smaller, it's a T wrench.How bout that for sophistication!(Helps when at a swap meet and there's no motor to try the wrench on.)
As I mentioned earlier, check the Standards for a lot more detail.
Model A Ford Club of America's Web Site

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