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Corey does great work. He rebuilt my G. Easy starter and runs great.

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Never ran a NH except for a short while while my Holly G got rebuilt my Cory Walker. Which ran great just not as smooth through the entire RPM. Definitely better acceleration and more oomph on the hills then the G.

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I’ve been running the LF for a full year now. Can’t be happier. Starts on three cranks ignition off with choke. Ignition on, next crank starts immediately. I don’t have the Stromberg choke yet so let it run a bit to warm up and then no stumbling through the entire RPM range. If you get a chance buy ...

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After a long spring with too much work load finally got the t running this weekend and out for a drive.

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I have one with great condition brass but the core is beyond repair. The one I running now works but needs small repairs and the brass is not in great condition.

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Looking for information on where I could purchase a core for my 15 radiator. No radiator shops anywhere near me willing to record mine. Thinking about giving it a go myself.

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My LF was in great shape. Just needed a cleaning. Doesn’t start had easy as the G did, but pulls way stronger. I don’t have the Stromberg remote choke set up for it yet. Cory Walker did my G. Maybe he would give the LF a try.

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My first car 68 VW Bug. I chopped the roof 4”, installed 1800 cc kit, and added duel strombergs.

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Haven’t had a chance to install the Z head yet, but I am enjoying just getting out for rides. Cars starts as easily as with the the Holly G. Cruises right along at all speeds with no stumbling. One click ether way makes a big difference with the high speed needle. I think I have it dialed in. It’s b...

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Lapped in the float needle with polishing compound today. Put everything back together. No leaks. I’m amazed how well it runs with the LF. With the OF being an upgrade over the LF no wonder they are so sought after. My T is not built for speed and I enjoy 30-35 mph. Next weekend I’ll check the new z...

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Very pleased the way it’s running. Accelerated right up to 40 very quickly and no stumbling. Back it down to 35 and it ran perfect . Still getting a a little leak. I’ll clean up the needle again and try the light tap with the hammer trick to seat it.

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Thanks I’ve already down loaded and printed a few months ago. Such a simple fix. One little piece of the old fuel screen I missed was keeping the float needle from seating. I had disassemble and had cleaned everything and but Still missed it. Must not have had my readers on. Started right up and run...

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I took every bit of the LF apart and cleaned all the orifices. Set idle and high speed jets to the the manual. 1/2 turn open on idle and 1/4 turn open on high. Three cranks choke ignition off. One crank ignition on fired right up for a second at a time. Played with idle screw both ways a few time. S...

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I need help setting float level. Starts but dies immediately. Actually, two free starts for a half a second.

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Picked up some 7/8” long bolts today. 1” seemed they would be too long and 3/4” seemed to short. Found some at my local auto parts store.

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Thanks. Won’t be able to get back to in until Wednesday night. I’ll let everyone know how it runs.

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Bought this LF off of eBay. Cleaned it up inside and out. Very little wear on any of the parts. Went to install it today and realized that the flange bolts threads are small then manifold holes and course thread. Spacing is correct. Is this the correct LF for a T, or did I not do my homework before ...

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Too much? Make an offer.

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Kingston L for sale. I used it while my Holly G was getting rebuilt. T started and ran good with it. Just been sitting unused and unneeded for a while.
$200.00 TYD.

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I could probably be talked into make another one.
Shipping to Washington would be crazy $$$
Older picture. I change the top to be flatter.

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I just clean up an LF I bought recently. After lapping in the seats, I gave it a light tap with a hammer it seats with no leaks.

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I’m in for two.
I tried a few from manufacturers and found they were too soft. Then gave up looking.

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I’ll check my supply tonight. I think I have them.

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Might not have been the last ride. I’ve been rebuilding a Stromberg LF carburetor and I’m almost done. I’m not waiting for the spring rains to wash away the salt for a test ride.

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Had the 15 out last Sunday for one last ride of the season. Brought it down to Stockbridge Main Street Christmas. Enjoyment by all.

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I was going to paint them anyway, just to make them look better. The slip plate was easy.

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Slip plate mine last spring when rebuilding front axle.

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Took a nice ride this afternoon on some our Berkshire dirt roads. Along the way the exhaust nut loosened up and exhaust pipe fell off. I’m glade I keep a tool box with me all the time. Was able to get it back together and enjoy the rest of the ride. Two stranger stop to enquirer if I needed any help...

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Dennis, how much just for the cab?

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The ones I got from McMaster-Carr are soft. I’m using my New Day timer until I find the right brushes.

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McMastercarr is where I found them. Order last
Thanks everyone.

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Looks around an 1 inch long. Found several sources online. I’ll get one ordered and if it works I’ll post it.

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Does anyone know the length of a new one. I love how my T runs with this timer. The brush is getting quite worn down. No brushes available anywhere, but I’m sure I can make a new one.

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Finished adjusting the toe in and camber this mourning. Had to bend the axle just a little to get both side the same. Drive side 1 1/2” and passenger side 1 9/16”. Nice ride this afternoon. I’m very happy with the results.

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Is the G cfm really only 7.49. Must be a typo. Yes mine runs out of steam at 40 but sure does hand crack easy and purrs right along at 30-35.

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Removed the front springs this spring. Wired brushed, cleaned, and painted with slip plate. Cleaned up the spring perches, new sleeves, and painted. New bushings where needed. All reassembled today.

Last July

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I did my rear springs last year with slip plate. Just took apart the front and did those. Definitely a improvement in overall ride.

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Anyone near Stockbridge, Ma who could help me tune my coils. I have two that are going to be sent out for a rebuild. I have four that just need a tune up.

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Magneto to 1156 bulb in oil light
Bulb to Diode in battery box

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120 years of the Model T and no delivery body plans using Google. Some one out there must have something to help me out.

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I have lots of pictures to go buy. Everett Currier Farm even let me take close up pictures of one of their delivery bodies a few years back when I was in the area. Drawings with measurements would just make the process go easier.

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I’ve been drawing up my own plan for a delivery body. I have a set of Wagon Works plans as my starting point. Any others full sets out there to help me out. I have the tools and the skills. Working off plans would be easier then drawing up my own full set. Hope to build something like this.

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Merry Christmas

Thank you all forum members for all the help in the past, present, and future.

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I don’t have a Model A, but our Fire Association does have a 23 Peter Pirsch Fire engine on a REO Speedwagon chassis. It’s one of the easiest starting vehicles. I’ve hand cranked it with one pull even after sitting quiet for 6 months.

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I’ve run a TW for three years with great luck. Had the bad repo New Day for one season. Now have a good shape old one with a good brush as a spare. Took the brush apart and put a slightly stiffer spring in it and test ran it. Ran as good as the TW.

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I still would like to be a tester

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After getting got out after dark one ride I added the led strip. Running light and brake light. It’s attached with wing nuts and a three prong plug. Can be removed in less then a minute

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The back springs were all taken apart last fall and painted with slip paint. Whole rear ended cleaned and painted. Front end this fall.

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Never heard of too much. Finally added brass head light rims last Wednesday night. All shined up for a local show last Thursday night.

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I was being frustrated by the way my 15 ran great on some days and then seemed to lack power on hills others. After lots of forum reading I decided to look at the vent in the gas cap. The hole in the top was clearly plugged. Depending on how tight I tighten the cap was causing the problem. Such a si...

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My set up. Mag to light bulb in back kerosene lamp then through diode to battery

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I guess it wasn’t an issue. After looking at the shape of the races the difference between too loose and too tight is only a little bit of a turn. A friend has a NOS set of races. I compared mine to his and mine showed very little wear.

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Put everything back together today. All went smoothly except reaming a new bushing for the right side tie rod. First one cracked in half for some unknown reason. 2nd try no problem. Cleaned and greased the wheel bearings. Tighten up nicely with just a little play. Went for a test ride with the new t...

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Scott, yes to all. The Races mic. out to be round and they don’t seem to be overly worn.

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I have the original front wheel bearings on my 15. While I was changing out my front tire today and notice too much play in them. The difference between too much play and too tight seems to be only a 1/4 of a turn of the nut. Is this normal? Lang’s show a cheaper version of the the Timken roller bea...

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I have a set of plans from wagon works. Would love to see this set.

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Would love to see them.

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Took our Fire Company 23 Peter Pirsch Chemical truck for its first spring ride. Lost this adjustment screws out of the 1913 Johnson Carburetor. Any idea where I could find one.

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The smiles say it all

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My brass pipe brackets

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My 15 axle needed a full rebuild, and I was reluctant to attempt it. All the literature you have and this forum was a big help and I got it done. Take your time, you can do it.

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Last post. Car has been running and driving great. I want to thank this Forum for all the information it provides to the hobby. Never could have done the rebuild without everyone’s help and searching old threads.

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Rearend completed. Crawled under this afternoon to make sure everything was tight, cotter pinned, and safety wired. Fired her up and went for some short test ride. What a difference. This being my only T and never driven another I didn’t know they could ride this smooth and quiet. New brake cams and...

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All assembled. Just need to adjust emergency brake, install muffler, and make sure I didn’t miss anything.

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Ill switch the top one and see if they match.

Just looked again. Only can be assembled one way. Both rims and hubs look to be original to the car. After 105 years who can be sure.

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I assembled my hubs back on the wheels the way they came off. On one, the outside of the hub is aligned with the edge of the tire with a straight edge. The other a 1/2” away. Should I switch the hub around? Which one?

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Update. Cleaned up the cross member last night. Only bits a pieces of the old leather spring pad left, just on passenger side. No wonder body always leaned to the left. Going to install new pad and spring assembly today.

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Found a square head bolt and added some weld to the top a and ground to match. All assembled and painted

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I am making one of these today.
If I don’t have the right spring bolt, can I installed it thread up so it goes through the hole in the pad and frame?

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Rear springs are all disassembled, wired brushed, rough areas sanded, and cleaned. Can of Spray slip plate will arrive tomorrow. I am only going to spray the surfaces that mate together. How much do I put on? One light coat? How long do I wait before assembly? A side note, when I disassembled the sp...

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Hubs all Cleaned, wire brushed, painted, and reassembled. Turning nice a true. Ran the differential last week with the wheels off. Sound nice a quiet. Everything looking good so I couldn't finish looking at the rusty rear springs. All disassembled and wired brushed. Picking up some spray graphite sl...

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So close. Installed the rear axle today with the help of a neighbor. Second try we slipped into the tail shaft. NOS shackles should be here Monday or Tuesday. Installed new inner seal, new bearing sleeves, packed the bearings and installed, and installed outer seal. Then checked the hub bolts. Guess...

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Wipe down, masking, and painting today

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Will your replacement seal fit my housing. Outer diameter is 40 mm.

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Didn’t get to final assembly until this afternoon. All went well and I’m very pleased with the results so far. The axle and drive shaft were with in a 1/16 inch of perpendicular with out the radius rods tighten after bolting everything else up tight. Might be reinstalled within a few days for a test...

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Could only find 26-40-7 from any local venders. Found these on eBay. They are discontinued. If they work I’ll find another set to have on hand.

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The press in oil seals on my modern outer axle seal from Lang’s got chewed up. Could some one look at theirs a send me the seal #. I matched the O rings but having trouble finding the axle oil seal.

Just looked up the invoice. Bought back in 2001

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The fiber washers I received were .080. I had an older brass one that was .095. This forum has been great. Just looked up how to safety wire the ring gear.

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Thank you everyone, rear axle assembly almost done. Replaced all the thrust washer pins first, then got the drive shaft assembly done this morning with out much fuss. Had to take off less then .005 off the drive shaft bushing using a suggestion from the forum. Glued a piece of emery cloth to a socke...

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Thank you.

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I should have wrote, is the 3/16 of play For the roller bearing to move back and forth between pinion gear and thrust bearings correct?

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I have the drive shaft ready for assembly. Before I do final assembly a question, the bearings sleeve is 3 1/16 but my bearing is only 2 7/8. 3/16 of play on the sleeve is correct. Don’t want to start tightening things up and set end play in not.

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Help. I need left and right differential housings.

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I have new thrust washers. All the old ones were worn down to .085 and scarred. I have a friend who can mill me up a plug for the drilled out rivet. I’ll ordered new rivets tomorrow, thrust washer shims, and a few of small items needed.

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I got the broken drill bit out this morning by slowly drill small holes around it. Would JB weld be strong enough to fill the whole and redrill or should I fill it with my wire feed? Here is the thrust washer they tried to braze to the broken drill bit.

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It should have self destructed. One Babbitt thrust bearing missing. Three thrust washer rivets sheered off. I found what looks like a broken drill bit in one of the rivet holes of another. They had tried to braze and grind smooth the thrust washer to the broken drill bit. Going to be tough to get th...

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So move my solid rollers to the inside and move the Hyatt inners to the outside?

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Anyone have two good outer axel bearings they are willing to sell me? Should be reassembling this weekend. Modern drive shaft bearings are back ordered for a unknown time. Lucking my old bearings still seem in good shape.

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No opinion on outer bearings? It’s still my main question. Should I stick with the solid rollers and just keep checking them For wear or bite the bullet for the sealed ones $$$

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After going through lots of post I’ve decided to add the modern pinion bearing to the shopping list. Adjustable or non adjustable? New u joint going in and a new ball cap. Tail shaft measures 1.549 with very little run out so going with the .010 oversized.

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094DBD8B-723B-410B-AE7C-4132781ADED1.jpeg Clean 105 years of dirt and grease off the rear axle housings today. No wonder my t has been marking her spot. Found this in the right side housing. Should I try to braze or weld it? Was it drill to let out oil so it would get into the emergency brake drum?...

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Now I really confused. I have every thing disassembled and found all original Babbitt thrust washers. Well only one on the drivers side with some broken pieces off it. Found them in the oil. Passenger side only had two thrust plates and no washer. After removing axle and before disassemble I recheck...

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Got up early this morning and dropped the axel. Should all be apart soon.

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Dodged the first bullet today. As soon as I jacked up the rear axle noticed the first problem. Spokes were all loose on the passenger side. After pulling the wheel found all the bolts loose and none of the nuts were peened Driver side all tight and peened . How tight do I tighten the nuts? End play ...

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I order the axel book today and I have the Ford Service Manual. I’ve also been doing a lot of forum searching. I did the outer axel bearings and seals two years ago. I’m pretty confident I can tackle this.

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The grease helped but there is something binding under load going uphills. I’ll order the Front and Rear axles book tomorrow and pull the rear ended before something goes bad.

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I’ve been busy with other areas of the T I think I have forgot some simple maintenance. Took five full fills of the large grease cup to get some to squeeze out. When the temp cools down A little this evening I take her out for a run to see if that makes a difference.

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I’m looking for an experienced T guy in Western MA to take a ride with me in my 15. This has been my only T and have nothing to compare it to. Not sure if the drive train noise is normal or needs my attention. Everything seems to turn fine with out any binding or unusual noise when up on the jack st...

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