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I always put the spring in first, being sure to center the square head center bolt into the frame. Then you can use the weight of the car and a small block of wood under the ends to help spread the shackles into the backing plates.

The new repro bulbs seem to work fine. If thread size is an issue, you can use a pipe thread reducer. I went to a tractor sediment bowl with a fine mesh screen. No filter element. Some of these tractor bowls have a built in fuel shut off. Similar to

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It would be best to include an on-off switch if it doesn't already have one. Mine had a twist switch built into the connector on the rear of the light.

I should add that I do have safety hubs if that makes any difference I would review the installation pdf before ordering to be sure there are no issues with the safety hubs. Review with the vendor when ordering. I ended up putting Sure Stops on my 27 Tudor. I was getting too much brake fade with th...

The Sacramento Valley Club dues have been $25 for many years. They voted to raise to $35 a yaer for 2026 due to increased costs for the meeting room and other expenses.

Mike, you asked about replacing the steel brake lines with flexible hose line. I have a set on my 27 Tudor. going on 3 years. Big improvement over the Rocky Mountains. The solid lines work fine. It would be handy if you had to remove the caliper for any maintenance work but if your careful and suppo...

Yes Chris, great tour this morning, perfect weather. Delicious breakfast and good service at the Three Pines Bistro. 6 T's and 2 A's. My bailing wire throttle linkage repair held til I got home.

Distributors are fairly easy to set up. Remove the cap and with #1 piston at TDC mark the distributor body with a permanent marker at the point where the rotor points to #1. You need to make sure the spark event happens just after TDC, with the crankshaft past the TDC so that when the points open an...

I used one for parades only. I usually had to take the valve apart and clean and re-seat every couple of uses. I finally decided it wasn't worth the trouble and sold it at a swap meet.

Even if the tube are clear and it flows good it still may not cool. Over time the the fins are no longer in good contact with the tubes and can not dissipate the heat. As noted Brass Works is the only one making new radiators. They do have a back log.

My 27 Tudor was used by the original owner until early 1950's. They drove to church every Sunday and other errands.

Erik,
Its on our club Roster far right column.
John

Fun day at the Carmichael, Ca. 4th of July parade.

Hi Joe,
I have a good starter. not totally rebuilt, just cleaned up with new bushings and the seal. $60. Give me a call and we can meet up.
916 two 0 two 5842.
John

I made a bracket to mount the coil on the driver side off the water neck away from the heat.

Has a date been set for the Auburn swap meet which is usually the first Sunday in June? The Endurance Run has historically been the second Sunday in June. Hope there is not a conflict.

The Mother Lode Swap Meet in Auburn is always the first Sunday after Memorial Day. So next year its May 30-31.

For a god general purpose analog meter check this one out at Lowes.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Gardner-Bender ... 5002179327

For our May tour the Mother Lode Model T Club combined forces with the Sacramento Valley Club and toured to the Rio Linda Farm & Tractor Days. Great weather. Lots of Hit & Miss Engine dislays and early day tractors.

Its almost here. Time to get ready for the Mother Lode Model T Club 50th Annual Swapmeet, Auburn California. June 1. No reservations needed. We have plenty of space. Early set-up on Saturday, May 31.

Try a Holley Straight thru with a Scott Conger high flow float valve.

If the vendors don't know who makes the tubes they supply, where does that us? The last ones I ordered from Langs, 4.50x21 were marked Custom Classic. They seemed a little thin, but are holding air. Who sells Hartford tubes?

What are the brands of the tubes?

Your Listing for the Sacramento Valley Model T Club is very old and incorrect information. Correct information is on the MTFCA website:

Website - sacvalleyts.org
Contact: Kate Bandy - h.bandy@comcast.net
Fair Oaks, California

To eliminate the brakes, disconnect the brake rods. Jack up the rear and try to turn the wheels manually. Should give you an idea which way to go from there.

That picture appears to be an early 2 lever T. Most were Red. A few aluminum bodied cars were black. The scroll bars along the top was only on the first very early Ts. I think Most had windshields.

Suggest you purchase the MTFCA Books RM 7 and RX3. These two will help you diagnose and repair your ruckstell. Also other MTFCA books on the various Model T systems. I believe they are only $12 each most vendors carry them.

The F.A.S.T. group still holds their annual hill climb at the Auburn Airport. Not as steep as Signal Hill.

Why not just replace the 6 volt cut out with all the ones available online 12 volt single input and reset the the 3rd brush on the original generator? Easy to do. Google is a tool in the toolbox too. Back in the mid 1980's the solid state regulators for the 3 brush generator were not being made. To...

The Mother Lode Model T Club, Auburn, Ca. kicked the new year off in January with our Annual Pizza Feed. Packed house. lot's of socializing. This month, February, we will have our annual all you can eat crab feed.

Back when Randy was making these, the alternators had not been on the market yet. The only down side is the large voltage regulator that you have to mount and hide some where.

They were made by Randy Johnson, Lincoln, Ca. I have had two of them for over 30 years. They have been pretty much trouble free. Several years ago one of them quit charging. Turned out to be a broken brush spring. Spring from a stock Model T generator fit right in. I had to replace the bearings in t...

The Model A Spark Plug wrench, looks just like a T plug wrench, fits the T cam nut perfectly.

Sounds like fun.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Fordmod ... 217150548/

The Drivers side bucket seat on a 26-7 Tudor has two sets of holes for the front tilt mounting that allows you to move the seat back about 2". This is described in the service manual. Myself being 6'4" at one time, made an extension bracket to move the seat back 4". I was much more comfortable getti...

They normally hold the meet the first weekend in May which would be May 3-4. Have not seen any official announcements yet for this year.

Save the Date. June 1, 2025. Early Vendor Setup available on Saturday, May 31, after 3pm. All spaces 15x25, $35. Buyer entry $5.00. Gates open 6 AM Sunday. Come on out, help us keep this club run swap meet going another 50 years. All profits benefit local charities. This will be our 50th year sponso...

I relined my Rockies with the McMaster Carr woven. Stops great but was wearing groves into the drum. 26-27. Removed it and got molded lining from Chaffins. They carry several kinds.

Have you considered LEDs. They will draw a lot less current. I know several on here use them.

The reproduction "Rockies" come with this statement " Purchaser understands this product is to be used in addition to the standard brake system" You should adjust the transmission brake to operate with the pedal about 1 inch above the floorboard, then adjust the RM to operate about 1 1/2 to 2 inches...

I don't understand how the use of a solenoid would take any electrical load off the starter switch. No matter how it is controlled, whatever amperage that the starter requires will still have to pass through the switch. Am I missing something? The solenoid has the heavy duty conacts to activate the...

I tried a set of bands back in the late 60's that were caterpillar clutch lining bonded to the Model T band, no rivets. They worked well but were too harsh on the drums. I replaced with woven Kevlar. The bonding(glue) on old bonded bands is so well attached, I found it almost impossible nor worth my...

You can place an ammeter in series with the circuit on either side to measure the current draw.

In your original post you stated " I tried to snug down the inner nut but it kind of spins. Should I have held the inner nut with a cone wrench?" [/i][/b] That is your main battery supply to the car. It must be tight. Is it tight now? Will it move if you try to twist or wiggle it? If it won't tighte...

See a possible product on this speedster site. https://www.facebook.com/groups/496619540483459. Scroll to James Starkey post.
Taco Marine and Restoration Supply.

Received two Vintage Ford Magazines this month, November- December issue. One last Thursday with the Challenge Match mailer insert. Now today I received another with the normal renewal insert.

Did anyone else get two? I'll use the extra to give to a deserving new member.
John

Come to Auburn, Ca. The Mother Lode Model T Club will be hosting our 50th Vintage Cars & Parts Swap Met June 1, 2025.

You could try a flexible claw pickup tool.

I have two of the LD Becker 12 volt starters. Bought them just after he started making them. They have given excellent service. When he passed away I think one of his sons tried to take over but the quality went down.

The curvature of the high compression piston is not the same as the inside of the head. As you increase the bore you must check clearance all across the bore especially at the edges.

I am running an engine with .030 bored, .100 off the head with high compression pistons with no issues. On another engine that is .060 over I had trouble with the outer edge of the piston dome contacting the head. Went with a stock head on that one.

For my 27 Tudor, I am using the hydraulic operated sender that came with the Sure Stop kit. I wired it in place of the factory switch that mounted on the Bendix cover. I also have it wired to a small pilot light on an auxiliary panel below the dash. I can see when it activates. I have not had any is...

As noted above every body could be slightly different. Pay close attention to the door openings. I have known of situations where the main tub was completed then one or more doors didn't fit the opening. Being too wide or too narrow requiring some disassembly to readjust the openings.

A full set of the proper Hub bolts is only 39.95 at Langs. No reason to go to the hardware store.

I use a 32 inch on my 27 with the water outlet hub an an aftermarket aluminum lower pulley.

Its amazing stuff. Starting to use it more and more. Bought my own bottles for the shop.

Here is an exploded view..

Mark, if the p160, the main cast piece the holds the gear pins, is broken, start looking for a new or rebuild-able one. I need one since mine has the holes badly wallowed out. Chaffins makes them but are on back order waiting on their machine shop to finish up new castings. Maybe other vendors have ...

Here in California we have several individuals who are certified by the DMV to do vin verification and provide the proper paper to get a car titled and registered. Saves a lot time usually just one trip to the DMV with the paper and your done. Same with YOM plates. As far as street rods, California ...

"I tried to add pictures but it’s saying they are to big. Any suggestions?"

To Resize the photos. Open the photo with MS Paint, click pixels, resize to 900. Save. Should then post ok.

If they have been turned then they would be thinner, more prone to cracking in the future. Also turned to a smaller diameter will require more pedal travel making the adjusted pedal very close to the floor boards.

The Mother Lode Mode T Club in Auburn California has members who own both T''s and A's and other brands like Dodge & Buick and some who only have Model A's. They pay dues like everyone else. On local tours the T's go first and A's and other brands go last unless the A is the tour leader. Its never b...

I use a Model A spark plug wrench. It has the right offset and fits perfect.

My 1921 Touring that was registered in California in 1970 with Horseless Carriage Plates, shows Body Type - Tour.

Check with Classtique Upholstery. They have kits and material.

https://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/in ... yard-goods

The parts vendors sell an over the top linkage adapter, so no need to change the throttle arm on the steering column or replace the valve cover. an NH with a Scott Conjer high flow needle valve will make your T very dirveable.

I ran some of that hard bonded lining back in the 60's. Its was hard on the drums. I changed to Kevlar when it came out. I still have the set up on a shelf. I have not had success removing the bonded stuff from the bands.

Looking for information on where to join up with you as you drive to Sacramento next Monday. Both the Sacramento Valley Model T Club and the Mother Lode Model T Club have interested members. Do you have any stops or breaks between Pollock Pines, Placerville, Folsom? or?
Thanks

Has anybody tried this one from Harbor Freight? Its only $44.00

"Why should it be as close to G as possible?" Closer to the Battery source the more protection.

Some 60 years ago I put my first transmission together not knowing you had to line up the timing marks on the tripple gears. I some how got it together. When I first drove it, there was a ticking noise when ever low band was engaged. I continued to drive it for several years. I had to pull the engin...

RE: Extra Batteries - One from your 12v T, 2 from your modern vehicles.

Ed, I agree with you 100%. Over the last year I have know T owners with gas tank issues. There were several at the swap meet. I think they all went back home with the vendor.

Attendance was down, both vendors and buyers.Is this the new trend? We enjoy putting on this meet. Always first Sunday of June. Next year will be our 50th year doing this meet. Even so, there were many good buys to be had.

It's almost here. The 49th annual Mother Lode Model T Club Swap Meet, Auburn, California.
Early setup after 3pm Saturday, June 1. Opens 6 am Sunday, June 2. No reservations needed. See details on the flyer.

The Mother Lode Club in Auburn California has driven the Donner Pass Rd into Truckee and Hwy 89 into So. Lake Tahoe many times. Beautiful drive. Hopefully some us can meet up along the way as you head to Sacramento.

The steel gas line is available from Langs. Very reasonable priced.

I have been running one of these for many years trouble free. They were made in Argentina back in the '60s. I drilled 1/4" holes in the two tabs and mating holes in the timing cover and tapped for 1/4" bolts. The head on mine is a match to an Autolite IAD 400, commonly used on mid 50s Jeep. And yes,...

It's almost here. The 49th annual Mother Lode Model T Club Swap Meet, Auburn, California.
Early setup after 3pm Saturday, June 1. Opens 6 am Sunday, June 2. No reservations needed. See details on the flyer.

Also, the Mag Coil ring needs a notch on the left side to clear the starter bendix drive. Unless the previous owner was planning on a starter at some time later, more than likely the original flywheel and mag ring was used.

You can get the outside oil line kit from any of the parts vendors, Langs, Snyders, Chaffins, etc.

Langs shows the fabric and some misc hardware. Best to call them and discuss.

I highly recommend the Harbor Freight Centec load tester. It will give you quick look at your battery condition.

"There used to be a Ton Truck that liked to run in the "Long Beach Model T Club's Signal Hill Climb" It was never the fastest vehicle up the hill. See photo of a C-cab on the hill at: https://www.lb908.com/post/long-beach-model-t-club-s-signal-hill-climb The TT on the hill at Long Beach was mine at...

Our local Maaco does great work. Had my 97 Dodge 2500 repainted about 5 years ago, $2000, base coat-clear coat. It's held up very well. One of our local club members had his 1920 Runabout painted at Maaco several year ago. Looks very good.

I bought two of the made in Argentina distributors in the late 60's. From a vintage parts dealer in Rosemead, Calif. They were $25 each ! They had an auto advance that I removed and made it manual. I am still running one of them. It's been trouble free all those years. The distributor head is an exa...

The Model T bolt circle is 5 inches. Model A is 5 1/2 inches with humps around the center. Hub cap is also larger. I believe a Model A complete hub and bearings will fit the the T spindle but you must add a locking nut to keep the bearings in place.

I replaced the window channels in my 27 Tudor several years ago. I found the channels offered by Langs and Snyders to not fit at all. An online serach found Stanpro. I used their part number 75000038 to be an exact fit, so I did the front windows. I recently went to order some more for the rear wind...

I have a couple of sets of those bonded lining bands that I used in the 60's-70's, on the shelf. Changed to Kevlar when it came available. Never could get that bonded stuff off the bands. Had to get another set to use.

First all of the purists put your hands over your ears and repeat after me La,La,La,La,La, Wasn't there a guy Randy Johnson that sold A-C Delco external regulated generators adapted for model T's I understood they worked very well and then someone started making alternators that did the same? I for...

Hi Phil,
This modified flyer was posted a few days ago.
John

I have seat belts in both my 21 Touring and my 27 Tudor. Used to hold in car seats for both my kids and grand kids. Might be a little riskier in a Tourabout that doesn't have the added protection of doors.

Hauled this TT home in 1968. 8 months later I was pulling the hill at the Long Beach Hill climb.

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Modern Trailer brake controllers have an inertia detecting chip or pendulum on a rheostat that when triggered vary the amount of gain to the brakes based on how fast you are stopping.

Yes, Domed Head, Stainless steel.

I have never used it. here is a link.
https://www.automotiveinteriors.com/wat ... owl-dp.htm

This must be it. Acres of space.

Texas T Parts used to sell one that works well. I bought one before Bird Haven bought them out and it disappeared. It would be easy to duplicate.

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I registered my 21 Touring in 1970 under the original California Horseless Carriage plate. "Body type Model" is still showing "Tour". Options might have been different back them and carried over.

In a pinch you can use an ignition ballast resistor in series with a 6 volt horn. Napa part number ECH ICR12. Works well.

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