mribbich@wi.rr.com Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 I have a very old Kingston carb made of brass, the tag says Kingston Patented March 9th 1915 and a number stamped in the carb just below the tag J 41747. Hope someone can help. Thanks!!!!!!! 1-262-392-2989 or mribbich@wi.rr.comMarv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Looks like 1916-1919 Model T Ford from what I can see in the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 As mentioned I think the early Model T Ford carbies were all brass.Manuel in Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mribbich@wi.rr.com Posted December 17, 2011 Author Share Posted December 17, 2011 It does look close to a Ford Model T but there is no throttle linkage or throttle plate.Marv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 A very few early cars (all of which I am aware were earlier than this carb) had the throttle located in the intake manifold.My GUESS would be this unit is from a stationary (industrial) engine.Kingston was used on a lot of engines. Most are familiar with the Ford T; but I have 205 listings for the Kingston "L" (this unit), and 1329 listings for Kingston carbs.Lots of tractors used Kingstons, as while being less efficient than some other units, they were rugged. Same is true for industrial use. After all, gasoline was not $3.29 a gallon in this time period; few paid much attention to efficiency.Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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