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Canada/US land border crossing are presently closed, with the exception of essential workers, due to COVID. Even in normal times you cannot cross without a passport. Consult with a Bonded Customs Broker re the correct procedure to have a vehicle cleared through US Customs

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Looked it up on Steiner Antique Tractor Parts and you are right. It has the same size threads as the one I have .

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Does anybody know of a source for the Canadian version of the 26-27 Patent Plate? Mine is so corroded it is unreadable.

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Thanks Mike. Sure looks like it. Do you know the thread size for the 8n axle? My tractor experience is pretty much limited to a Farmall Cub and more recently with a John Deere 40c Crawler. Different animal altogether especially when it comes to final drives.

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Allan, thanks for your usual knowledge and insight. I took a closer look at both jacks today and it appears that the "flip-top" jack that I have is not the heavy version used for TTs. Both jacks are about the same weight and similar structure. The handles on both have "Auto Specialties Mfg. Co." on ...

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I thought you would probably comment on this Allan. This jack was in our 27 Canadian Touring when we bought it but is not in very good condition. One of my future projects. The jack I keep in the car is what I think is a TT jack with the "flip top". I was surprised to see the CANUCK name on the car ...

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You're right RajoRacer. The gear is a perfect match for the one on my jack. By the way the jack I have is from Auto Specialties and has the name CANUCK on it. Is it probably a Canadian only jack?

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RajoRacer. I'll check my 27 Touring again tomorrow. Do you know where they would be located?

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Hey Dan. I think you are right. I will check tomorrow against one of the jacks that I have. Makes sense with the spiral groove in the center.

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RajoRacer. You're right. I had forgotten about that. I bought some a few years ago for the cutting edge on my dozer blade. They were a little bigger than these but same idea.

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I started sorting through a bucket of what were supposed to be Model T bolts, nuts and misc. hardware. Mostly trying to salvage any useable castle nuts, thick head bolts, square nuts, etc. Pretty rusty but the molasses is doing a great job so far. I can't identify the items in the pictures below. Th...

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Yes. On my Canadian 27 Touring they are nickel platted Robertson head.

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There is also a difference between NOS and NORS. NOS is a never used part manufactured by the original auto manufacturer. NORS (New Old Replacement Stock) is a never used part manufactured by an aftermarket manufacturer. Some overlap here because lots of times the aftermarket manufacturer may have b...

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OK. That's what I thought. I'll go through my box of T bolts. If I can't find one, I'll cut and drill the long one. Thanks for the info

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I am just reinstalling my steering column after repairing the loose rivet situation at the top. Guess I wasn't paying attention when I removed the column. There are 2 different length bolts that are used to attach the mounting flange on the column to the lower flange on the frame. I don't see any re...

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Sent some manuals from Canada to Mass on Dec 8, arrived on Dec 14 via Canada Post/USPS. Great Service! Didn't even have to self-isolate. Recipient could read them right away. Merry Christmas everyone, from the great white north. Pretty good weather so far up here. Some friends of my grandson's were ...

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The other thing to think about is critters. I used to keep my Touring outside with a cover in the summer, here in Canada, until mice ate a hole in the upholstery and then hornets made a nest in the hole. Not fun. Not on a T, but I once had a porcupine chew through a rubber propane hose on an RV. The...

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Dan, I have one like that as well. I didn't keep the sales receipt but I know it's at least from the 1960's. Great design and well made. I misplaced it for a while and bought a newer version that isn't nearly as good.

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I am looking at a "black and brass" lamp marked Ford 115. It has three round lenses, clear, red and blue. Am I correct in assuming that this is a Jno. Brown manufactured lamp and is intended as a tail lamp? Only the font is brass. What years would it have been used on?

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When my Dad and I bought our 1927 T Touring in the early 60's, it had 1947 plates on it and we received the 1944 Registration with it so I assume it was still on the road in the 40's. Both the owner and his brother were listed as owners on the registration. I was told that the reason for doing this ...

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I was born in 1939 so I don't remember this but my Dad and grandfather told me that up until about 1940, a gentleman in our summer cottage community used his Model T to commute back and forth from the city. It would have been about 7 miles each way. They said they used to laugh at the way the car bo...

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According to the spec information I have this would be a Model LS, late 1930 1 1/2 ton Chev which came with either single or dual rear wheels. There is no Model T listed for any year Chev trucks or any 1 ton models for 1930, only 1/2 ton and 1 1/2 ton. Looks like a nice truck.

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Just to confirm what Mark says, I have a 1927 Canadian touring car that came without bumpers. I also have the remains of another 1927 Canadian Touring which has original front and rear bumpers. Both cars came with Kelsey wooden spoke wheels so I guess upgrade packages weren't offered like today.

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Thanks everyone for the information and suggestions. Allan, I tried the hacksaw approach as a temporary? fix and was able to drive in one piece of blade and that seemed to eliminate all the play. No room left for a piece of blade on the other side. Anyway, I'll see how it lasts and if I have any mor...

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Just a tip. Make sure you know where your wheels, or your car, were manufactured. My car is Canadian built with Canadian Kelsey wheels, and spokes for US wheels will not fit. Your best route may be to find a wheelwright in your area who can rebuild your wheels using your old spokes for a pattern. I ...

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Thanks to everyone for all the great info and advice. Looks like the original rivets for the 27 are .155" steel which Big Flats lists as 5/32" so I assume I should get some 3/16" rivets and drill the original holes to fit. I will also remove the column to do the job so the riveting can be done prope...

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Thanks guys. "squirrel", I didn't use anything sophisticated to set the rivets, just a hammer and a steel block. Column was in the car at the time so difficult to do anything else. Maybe I will try larger rivets as suggested by humble j. Any idea of the correct size to order? What's the best way to ...

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What is the best way to cure play in the steering gear case to steering column. I have replaced the rivets but that didn't improve things much. I suspect the holes are worn. Are oversize rivets/bolts the answer? By the way it's a 27 if it make a difference.

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Another happy customer. Bill did four 27 wheels for me a few years ago. Natural finish and they look great. I dropped them off to him at Hershey in Oct and picked them up at his shop in January. Great guy and terrific work

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Anyone know what happened to the Ford Barn? I haven't been able to access the site for several days. It had a great forum for Model A's which I have used many times for help on my current 31 Roadster project.

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Thanks for all the great ideas. Alan, I didn't know about the cotter pin in the original Canadian pipe. Just one more thing that is unique to cars here in the great white north. By the way, snow has all but disappeared so no more snowmobiling for this year!

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I have an ongoing problem with keeping the (reproduction) muffler attached to the exhaust pipe in my 27 Touring car. I understand that a clamp is not required and that the muffler should just slip on the pipe and be held in place by the rear bracket. However, I have resorted to a clamp because of pr...

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Our 27 Canadian Touring had the 3 row "cold climate" radiator with the long fan hub. When I replaced the rad a few years ago with a brassworks 4 row, I had to install the shorter hub as well. When we bought the car 60 years ago, it had an original nickel plated rad shell. Don't know if this was stan...

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If you can get access to a Dyke's Manual for the "teens", there is usually a chart that lists the make of generator/starters for each popular car. Westinghouse systems were used on several cars but it may be difficult to narrow down the exact car that this particular one was used on unless you can g...

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Canadian made had different rules. Mostly black I think and wire wheels were an option. Rear seat cushion (bottom) was also shaped differently on 27. Not sure about 26

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I think vaporizers were stock from some time in 26 until end of production. My 27 is still running the stock vaporizer. I can't compare performance as it has had the vaporizer for all of the 60 years that it has been in our family. It appears that they are a little harder starting when cold than a c...

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Try Jim Dix www.bigflatsrivet.com I buy Model A rivets from him and he lists various length 5/16" solid rivets in his catalog

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Does anyone know if the Vaporizer outlet tube gasket (Ford # 6270) is available anywhere or has anybody used anything else as a substitute? There is none on mine and it seems to work ok but thought maybe I should put one on. Maybe a proper size o-ring would work ok?

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These are exactly like the rims on my 27. There are no fasteners on the pin, they are just friction fit and never seem to move once in place.

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I have the remains of a Canadian 1927 Touring with bumpers. No center clamp

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A video found by a member of our local T club. He doesn't know anything about it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXoOFPjOBRI

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Ricky at Classic Wood is a good guy. ricky@classicwoodproductsllc.com

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Just an update for the benefit of those who would like to try to repair their own generator. After many conversations with Ron Patterson and some trial and error on my part, it turned out that the insulation on the brush plate had failed the last time I tried to tighten the third brush adjustment ca...

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Sorry, I made a mistake in my last post. The apparent short happens with the key off. The only way to stop it is to turn the battery disconnect switch off.

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No, I didn't run the engine with the cutout disconnected. I know that can be disastrous. I could smell smoke so I turned the key off, removed the dash and turned the key back on. Wire from ignition switch to cut-out started to get hot. Shut key off and disconnected wire running to cutout. Turned key...

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Regardless of how I adjusted the 3rd brush, output was still well in excess of 10 amp at road speed. Then suddenly, I think I discovered my problem. I have the notorious "smoke leak" in my wiring. I don't have a supply of smoke on hand to refill it so decided I had better find the problem. Pulled th...

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Thanks guys. That's what I was hoping for. I'll post how I make out.

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On pursuing my problem with headlight bulbs failing as outlined in my earlier post, I have discovered that the nut holding the third brush plate is slightly loose, apparently allowing the brush to move, increasing the output to 10-12 amps. Can I just move the plate back to obtain a lower reading and...

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Checked all wiring and connections as suggested. all good except one terminal on starter switch was a little loose. Won't seem to tighten without turning the bolt. I will take the switch off tomorrow and hopefully can fix it. If generator is still charging too high I will attempt to adjust 3rd brush...

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Now that it has been brought up, I did notice lately that the ammeter has been showing a higher reading than normal. It used to run slightly over 5 amps with lights off and near zero with lights on. Now runs 10 amps and near 5 amps respectively. I haven't changed the 3rd brush adjustment. What would...

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I have never driven my 27 T much at night so have never had a problem with bulbs failing. However, our province just implemented a new law that if a car is not equipped with DRL (daytime running lights) then the headlights must be turned on whenever the car is being driven. In the past 2 weeks, 2 of...

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Just another bit of useless info. The gas cap on my 27 is a brass rad cap from an early 1950's English Ford (Anglia or Prefect) identical to the original cap except brass with no vent hole. Has Ford script as well. I say useless info because these are probably harder to find now than original T caps...

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Had a cataclysmic failure of a drum years ago in our 27 T. Just driving into the garage to store the car for the for the winter when there was a crash and everything locked up. Dragged it in and took it apart. I had never taken a T transmission apart before and I don't even know what drum it was but...

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Still 6 volt. Field coil was new a few years ago and rebuilt coils from Ron Patterson. Car seems to run as well on battery as it ever did on magneto. As I mentioned in my original post, performance was originally better on mag than battery. It used to feel like it was holding back on battery and wou...

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I have had a 27 T for over 50 years. When we first got the car, I noticed that it would run noticeably smoother and have more power when switched over to mag. Over the years, everything on the car has been rebuilt-motor, trans, electrical system, etc. At some point it started running as well on batt...

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My Dad could never understand why they did away with runningboards in the late 30's. "Where do they expect you to sit to put your rubber boots on when you are going fishing?"

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Loose through bolt allowing baffles to rattle?

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Absolutely right Steve. These work very well as evidenced by the very precise grooves cut into the tie rod on our 26 Touring when we bought it.

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Jeff, Thanks for the quick reply. You are right, if I click on "reload this page" the icons that I have read change color. A bit cumbersum but I assume if I just do this before I leave the forum each time the icons will get updated or do I have to do it each time I leave a particular topic?

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Icons don't change color to indicate topics that I have already read. All postings remain red. I am signed in What am I doing wrong?

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Have you checked with Classtique? https://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/im ... en_Car.pdf

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Had one of the Fulton units on my 27 when we purchased it from the original owner. Removed it because I found it sloppy and difficult to regulate. Maybe it was worn out. I'll dig it out sometime and take another look at it.

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A little bit OT but in the early 50's my Dad used a model A based roller in a small paving company that he owned. I have a picture of it with me seated on it,

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