Fording Handle Details

[w30bob]

Hi Guys,

Since my M didn't have its original fording control in the dash when I bought it I don't know what the specifics are for the correct cable handle. My Choke and Throttle pulls are metal, not plastic......so was the original fording "T" handle also metal....or plastic ? Did the handle have the F-O-R-D-I-N-G letters in it or was it just a plain "T" handle. I see lots of different NOS and repops out there on Ebay and I'd like to know what the correct one is for my '52 M.

thanks,
bob

[Cal_Gary]

I'll check my parts manuals later today and post the result (I'm at work right now).
Gary

[w30bob]

Hi Gary,

Thanks, much appreciated. All it says in ORD 9 is "7413012 - Control, dual, crankcase ventilation valve, assy" and doesn't give any other details.

regards,
bob

[T. Highway]

Hi Bob,

I just got a new one last month from John @ MWM and it has a metal "T" handle with no writing on it.

Bert

[Cal_Gary]

Still hunting down my manuals from our recent move-may have an answer for you tomorrow.
Gary

[Cal_Gary]

So Bob,
I was able to find my 8030 manual and it indicates a T-handle for the Throttle and Fording cables, and a round knob for the Choke. Those original T handles were metal as I recall because our unit's M201 had them when I was posted at Ft Ord in '77-'78, and I spent a lot of time in that cab. The fording cable "T" had no indicator what it was for since the data plate indicated same.
Gary

[w30bob]

Thanks for the info guys. And thanks Gary for looking that up!

regards,
bob