From:Richard e-mail:cadtech@tbbs.net
Subject:RE: Spitdorf sparkplugs Date:Sun Sep 10 21:59:03 2006
Response to:1224
I'm doing some background research on the Spitdorf company for a project I'm planning in the near furture. Your site came up about Spitdorf mag's. Any idea if Ford Motor used any Spitdorf spark plugs on "T"'s? I'm also looking for copies of factory photos, or ads during the "T" era.

I live in the Dearborn, MI area and have access to the Henry Ford collection. Not much there as to spark plugs. I've also tried the Detroit Plublic Library automotive collection. That too was mainly vechile related.

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Per my parts books and catalogs:

1912-13 Bosch DU-4
1914 Splitdorf
1915-1918 Berling N-44
1919 - Probably still Berling N-44
1920-1925 Simms
1926-27 Spitdorf S-4
1928 Spitdorf (catalog shows S-4 probably NS-4)
1929-31 Bosch FF4

It should be noted that items like mags and tires could often be specified by buyers. I've seen Berling mags (E-41s) on K and early Deluxe motors. In the 20's, Simms and Splitdorf were probably equally available per rider's choice. In MHO any period 4 cyl mag could be ordered and be correct.

Next question - What generator came on a '28 Deluxe? Catalog shows a Splitdorf DU-5. Steve Blancard says DU-7 superceded the DU-5 in 1928. Any thoughts/comments?