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Mitch, This is some fantastic work you have done here and is wonderful for the new person all the way to the seasoned hobbyist with all your tips and tricks. A great reference to get someone starting in the hobby or just wanting an education about the T. There is much to read here and review, but pl...

Hi Kent,
Thanks for your note. I will send you an email via the forum.
Stu

WTB. Model T Ford Ignition Key #63 produced by King Lock Company. The manufacturing insignia on the key is a small kings crown with the letter “K” inside of it. The insignia is just under the Ford Script on the front of the key.

I just saw the attachment Keith sent. That nailed it exactly

Yes the sewn seem is the same width front to back

I just measured mine and they are right at 47 inches. Let me know if you need more info.
Stu

I read with interest and concern of the recent posts regarding shortages for spare parts. In this recent post we see issues with outside oil lines, rings for cast iron pistons, thrust washers, bushings and other wear items. In the not too distant past we experienced shortages with head gaskets, gene...

I read with interest and concern of the recent posts regarding shortages for spare parts. In this recent post we see issues with outside oil lines, rings for cast iron pistons, thrust washers, bushings and other wear items. In the not too distant past we experienced shortages with head gaskets, gene...

Back to top. Found a set of 5. No longer needed - and thank you for those that helped out on this search.
Stu

WTB a good set of 21-inch rims for a 1927 T. If anyone heading to Luray has any decent rims, I will make arrangements to have them picked up at your site.
Thanks,
Stu

4 coils and an I - Timer.

This Clum key look more like something for Dodge Brothers. This wafer type key was not used for a model T. I am certain there is someone out there who know something about these keys and ignition switches, but they are not the issued with the Model T.

i AGREE THIS IS A POOR MODERN PRODUCTION. DO NOT USE THIS. YOU WILL OVERHEAT YOUR GENERATOR AND RUIN A BATTERY.

There is some good advice on some of these posts. You can shove them in with the hog's head in place, but the spring steel bands will not be round when done this way. Cotton bands make it easier with the hog's head on, but with Kevlar, just save yourself time and pull the HH to have concentric bands...

David, There are many methods and opinions on how to compare values between these two years for a touring car. The 14 will be worth more than the 15 and as the condition of improves from good to fine - so will the price difference increase between the two models. If you look at the Collector Car Pri...

Here is what I did for My 1927 back in 2009 to match the Channel Green. These Codes will mean something to the paint folks: AL-TCP IM052(B) IM-052 Deep Channel 1952 Lincoln Code# 11A VOC 4.87 lbs, MSDS: ALVOC 4.87 lbs, MSDS: ALVOC 4.87 lbs Tri City Paint Corporation. It is a very beautiful dark colo...

Please also consider the route of your fuel line keeping it from the heat of the exhaust pipe.

Robert, I am going to add something along with my good friend Don's response. As Don states, Clum never had a key with the slot cut on the obverse of the front of the key. This slot does not look like something the manufacturer would have made do to the taper and the length - and appears rather home...

Ron has rebuilt several coils for my Model T's and many more for drivers and friends of mine during the past 22 years. All coils he rebuilt for me have been in service for at least 10 years. I visited Ron at his shop in Petosky, MI during a vacation in September 2022. I have never seen such a clean ...

Steve,
Attached is another photo showing the variations with manufacturers for the 1349 wrench.
stu

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Steve, I think is it wise to look at the details on all these common tools. I have found unusual stampings, double stampings, and other kind of errors. There has been some discussion about this in the National Foord Tool Collectors magazine in the past year. I have attached photo of an NOS Ford scri...

This is a very good question regarding the Triangle with MW. I have heard some folks say Montgomery Ward - but I dont buy it. I have looked at lots of trade marks by manufacturer and have not come up with a good explanation for this manufacturer. I would really like to hear from others on this - I w...

Thank you for posting these wonderful pictures of history. I especially like the photos with people in them. It's fun to study the time of year, the clothes, their looks, and wonder what was going on in their life that day. Photos with people in them are really like space-time events - and its amazi...

Due to weather conditions, the MTFCA meeting is changed to Wednesday, October 5, at 2PM at C4Q 37-39.

Hi Scott, I have several records of thermoscans after running my 27 Tudor for a good drive. The highest I see on my records is 212 F at the top front of the head on a hot summer day. The top of the radiator just below the tank was 204 F and the bottom of the radiator was 157 F. On fall days the same...

Many years ago I experienced a T coasting to a stop with no reaction from any of the pedals. I had a broken axle shaft that caused this problem. When they break it is usually just inside the outer wheel roller bearing.
Stu

What a great 100th birthday event. Great Job John!
Stu

Thank you Dan. That is some good information you provided, and you very well might be on the right track with Weston Mott.
I appreciate everyone's response and information.
Stu

Does anyone have any information of a manufacturers insignia found on hub wrench T-1349 that is a MW stamped inside an upside down triangle?
Please see the attachment.
Thank you,
Stu

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Crack or casting imperfection, it certainly does not look new, and because of this I would think it is already stress relieved. I certainly would not worry about it. As others have mentioned there are lots of imperfections in these castings, most of which are not even a concern due the operating con...

I climbed the pass leaving Laramie Wyoming headed toward Cheyenne in a heavy 27 Tudor with old cast iron pistons. There were several miles that seemed like a very long stretch - but still went to high gear several times to relieve my tired left leg for a few seconds. I was wishing I had a long stick...

Please see attachment. Being patient with lots of good preparation will yield good results. Hope this helps,
Stu

Huckleberry and Sawyer eagerly awaiting a ride!

Here is nice night drive around Lake Miola in Kansas. It is not at midnight, but 10:00 PM is close enough for me. It is 27 degrees and just ahead of a snow and ice storm later tonight. Nothing like bringing in 2021 while driving a Model T. Happy New Year!

: 27 T New Years Eve Night Ride

1911 Touring is Lady Blu - She was on the cover of the Vintage Ford for the July/August 2018 issue.
1913 Huckster is Tessie Lizzy
1924 Touring is Rolls Rough - been in the family 51 years now.
1927 Tudor is Princess

Bob,
And our prayers in the Model T community go out Glenn and his family. We all appreciate what your company has done for our hobby for the past many decades. I am very sorry to hear about his passing.
Stu

Great photos and a some great history. I sure am glad folks like you share this kind of information.
Stu

The meter should read up to 10 amps with the lights off and at a fairly good engine speed. If there is no charge the very first place I would troubleshoot is the generator cut-out. Simply jump around it with a jumper on each of the cutout posts. If it registers a charge then you have found the issue...

Hi Art, I have a 1911 and had the exact same problem with it breaking. A really poor design bracket. I drilled and tapped the stem and installed a stud. I then used two then nuts to lock it. When I tour, I use a couple of thin strips of Velcro and run them from behind the bracket and out and around ...

No need to torque the exhaust nuts at all. Just run them down fairly tight to compress the gasket using your box end wrench. After you run it a while, do a re-tighten but not in sequence of the four nuts. There is no reason to over-tighten. Regarding the fuel, T's in the day burned everything that h...

Certainly does not look to bad at all. It is too early to tell though. Get her out and driver once you have it all put together. That will tell you the real story. It will also take time to see how well your carb and timer are all working. It is good to see another T on the road. Best of luck.

I have been collecting keys for several years. Keys labeled CD are Cabkey and Durpree, Those with a circle B are Briggs and Stratton, K Crowns, I think are King Lock Co. , but the most common ones seems to have the small diamond logo that look similar to <>. Does anyone have any idea who manufacture...

This years Winter Clinic in McPherson, KS was outstanding. The Flat Land T's of Kansas did a great job of hosting and planning. The topic was on the Montana 500 with some top notch expertise as presenters. If you have never been interested in the 500, this years meeting would bring you front an cent...

This January 2020 I took up the connecting rod bearings on a 1911 Touring. As you know the miserable number 4 bearing on a 3 dip pan is always a bear. For some reason this is one went very well. I removed one shim (0.002"), but the remaining shim pack was still thick. These shims would not stay in p...

Just measured a 1913 Huckster at 84.5 Inches to the top of the crown at the center, and a 1911 Touring right at 84.5 inches at the second for the rear top bow - which is even all the way across. I have no knowledge or references to the 1909 Touring cars.

I agree with the valve problem for the one cylinder that has low compression, especially after a rebuild. I would recommend a leak down test for the cylinder in question. With this procedure you hook up compressed air - and it will quickly tell you if you have a leak through the intake or the exhaus...

I have used Haggerty for well over 20 years, and have been very pleased with their service.

Here is a thought for discussion: Those little flimsy split gland rings that slip inside the manifold ports are not going to keep that manifold from moving. The mass of the manifold is so much larger than those rings - so when things go to heating, moving and expanding - the manifold will win every ...

I have used Total Care Transport on a few occasions. While based out of the Northwest - they have provided good transportation for me from the west coast to Kansas City, and also from there to Idaho, as well as KC to Atlanta. They have transporters all over the USA. Call Elwood for pricing at 503-38...

This bend seems so minor that I would probably just run with it. Here is what happens with a significantly bent wishbone - It shortens the length of the wishbone on the side that it is bent -pulling your front axle back on that side toward the rear of the car. In other words your front axle is not a...

All timers are adequate for normal touring and most driving situations if the ignition system is in good shape. I prefer the TW timer because in my opinion it gives a bit better performance in all driving conditions - especially at higher speed hill climbs. The one thing you have to do is clean the ...

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