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Photos on old post at this link.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1407306205

Photos of the pressed metal battery cover on my 1926 RPU. Same as the one in Langs catalogue. IMG_2802.jpeg IMG_2803.jpeg 10” by 12 1/2” x 3/4”. The forward edge is angled. The hole allows you to pull it out. It is supported in the bed by a U-shaped flat frame, 2” wide, that is fastened to the botto...

I couldn’t find any info on a Du Mor but it seems to be similar to the Eclipse timer near the top of Jay(_in_California)’s list of timers at this link.
https://forum.modeltfordfix.com/t/acces ... hive/55/51

The auction has started listed Rich Eagle’s auction lots.

https://bluemuleauctions.hibid.com/

https://bluemuleauctions.hibid.com/auct ... gle-estate

I installed the running boards that I restored over the winter.

Found one of the new tires I installed last year shows a lot of cracking on the sidewall. The Excelsior tires were purchased in 2007, unwrapped last year just before installing.

Recently discussed in another thread. https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=43851 Older posts with photos in previous threads. https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=227388 https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=14477 I use two nuts threaded on the end of the axle versus a rea...

Link to Mike Benders videos:
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCz9Cs_Ie ... uRQ/videos

Older post discussing wheeler and other home made versions.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/82 ... 1530408436

I’m interested.
Sending an email.

I’m hoping to be there Saturday but I don’t know if I’ll be up for the drive.
https://portlandautoswapmeet.com/

Flaps should be used for split rims. People have opinions with regard to flaps and clincher rims. Review this thread. https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=46922 I did not use flaps to mount four new tires and tubes on good clincher rims. I used talc on the first one but found I didn’t need i...

Royal Maroon numbers from the encyclopedia. http://mtfca.com/encyclo/P-R.htm#paint1 Ditzier Numbers. Royal Maroon DDL# 1011. DAR# 50742. There’s a few earlier posts on the topic of Windsor and Royal maroon colors. Example: https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=18612 http://www.mtfca.com/discu...

I had found a similar situation when I rebuilt one of my hogsheads. The brake pedal was rubbing against the side of the hogshead and was easily remedied by bending it to the left. I used a large crescent wrench to grab the peddle on top by the foot rest. It’s smarter to use two wrenches as discussed...

I have one like yours. It has the ford script and a makers mark but no part number. I haven’t figured out the makers mark.

It came out of the attic of my grandfather’s garage that opened in the1910s.

You might join the AACA and post a photo on their “What Is It” page.
https://forums.aaca.org/forum/66-what-is-it/

Example: https://forums.aaca.org/topic/409858-pr ... ap-wrench/

Here’s an old post with a drawing with dimensions.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1480825339
Keep us posted on how your skis turn out.

Old post showing Allan’s screwdriver previously sold.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=38437&p=296872&hili ... er#p296872
Nice work!

Link to previous discussion.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=41819&p=321840#p321840

The drawings posted here look a little clearer.
Plus a link to pdf copy.

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=19139

Steve Jelf posted drawings here.
viewtopic.php?t=16225

I put the Halloween eyes on then drove to the local beach.

I’ve successfully used an original puller on a non-rusted transmission.

Here’s a 2017 post showing one Mr Jelf has used. http://mtfca.com/discus/messages/708324 ... 1485141493

Constantine's previous post.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1485364334

California Top.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=36110&p=296906&hili ... op#p296906

As Mr Jelf mentions, the online encyclopedia gives some insight stating: 1921-1927 T1903 pliers modified to have screwdriver blade on one handle and the T1902 screwdriver was dropped. Otherwise the same as 1920. https://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/S-T.htm#tool The thumb drive or CD version of the encyclop...

For Tinkering Tips vol II you might check with the Museum, contact info near bottom of this post.
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/7 ... 1508204448

How about your hand brake cross shaft? Maybe it needs a little oil.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/33 ... 1374983789

https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=23464

The method for repairing wood felloe wheels would be to remove the rivets that hold the wood fellow to the steel rim and use a steel band or wood veneer as a shim. Not something I have done but discussed in old threads.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/98511.html

Shimming at the hub would press the spokes outward and would likely produce a gap between the tenon shoulders. An old method of fixing loose spokes would be to use a spoke jack and shims. IMG_5863.jpeg This older post discusses making spoke shims from thin washers. https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewt...

Part of it is from here:
https://www.antiqueautoranch.com/montan ... binfo.html
See section with heading “Leaking Needle Valves A new method to fix a seeping float valve: By Reid Welch.”

One pin so your working with a large drum rear axle brake cam? I cut the peened head with a sharp cutting chisel, then drill with an undersized bit, then support edge of cam arm on an anvil and punch it out. Bigger hammer if needed. Example photos from recent effort on a small drum cam (two pins). I...

Photos to show the process of removing axle gear. First push gear further on with a large socket. IMG_3991.jpeg Take out the half circle keys. IMG_4006.jpeg Then use a smaller socket to push out axle. IMG_4007.jpeg Pieces separated. IMG_4010.jpeg Note that I had to change my press set up for the dif...

I use a couple of HF furniture dolly’s so the assembly will pull forward easily. IMG_4064.jpeg Then I use a piece of rope to hold up the end of the driveshaft and a heavy gauge wire hook to guide the u-joint into place as I pull on the shaft. I’ve also had a helper slowly push from the differential ...

The smaller ones look like Kingston L4 flaps.
See photo and Vowell art at this older post.
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=39218

Slight crown even though this box has been sat on, stepped on, and had stuff piled on top in storage.

It might work better if your fellow is not locked to the table with rim bolts and the spokes and hub should be lubricated with wax or oil as mention previously. This would allow the fellow to turn with your hub. You may want to try using an additional top washer or two to keep the hub from turning. ...

I recently removed very old dry tires and had to use motorcycle tire irons from HF. It was a tough job that took me too long but would’ve been impossible without the long irons. IMG_1953.jpeg I debated taking my rims and new (2007) tires to a local shop but decided to give it a shot. (Tire shops aro...

I use Autolite 3095 plugs. I drive between six and ten miles once a week exercising low gear up a long hill on one of my regular routes. I’ve had plugs go bad on me so I change them once a year and clean them pretty regularly. My motor is currently using a distributor. I like that I can find them in...

Email sent regarding hubcaps and Radiator caps.

This one?
https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto ... 89534.html

I received a set of 5/8” spokes from Snyder’s this past week. I’m happy at the measurements and form. The tenon measure 0.633”. They are oversized to allow for crush when installing. The tenon on the old spokes measures .618”. IMG_2437.jpeg IMG_2433.jpeg I also ordered a set of spokes from Langs wit...

This is a timely post. I’ll be mounting a set of new clinchers (new tires purchased in 2008) on rims in the near future. I’m hoping for a hot sunny day to warm up the tires. I have demountable rims and was planning to mount while the wheels are on the car. Here’s a link to a post with a sequence of ...

Called about the gas bulb.

Can you post the measurements of the data plates? I’m looking for one and may get some made.

Previous post discusses using Rustoleum gloss, satin or flat black enamel thinned 1-1 with turpentine. Others prep with linseed oil then paint. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/324711.html?1354196889 Por15, as mentioned in that post would be two thick for a wood frame IMO. I have a frame ...

https://www.hannerfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Robert-Ray-Bob-Shirley-Jr?obId=28670760 The Mercury body on a chassis he previously advertised on the forum is included in the auction listing. https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=21427 There is also a forum entry discussing his 1915 Touring. ...

Email sent.

Here’s a link to the old post about home made tool with some dimensions.
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/4 ... 23279.html

Mr Jelf looks right at home in your beautiful roadster. I think of him every time I walk by the rear axle rebuild project I should be working on. His previous axle rebuild posts inspired me to do my first rebuild a few years ago.

Cow magnets and Keely motors.
It’s true because I read it on the internet.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/70 ... 1514754638

Not sure about “Vsure” specifically but some use a pipe fitting that replaces a pan bolt on the front of the motor. Some use a 5/16” tube. Others use 3/8” copper tubing. IMG_9874.jpeg More info: http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/708324/817497.html?1513204739 Some use a fixture that is bolted or b...

Here is a link to the index of Vintage Ford Magazine articles published in 2019 that covers 1966 through 2019. https://www.mtfca.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/INDEX-Vintage-Ford-1966-thru-2019_FINAL.pdf I didn’t see an article about coil box types by Bruce McCalley. One article attributed to him is...

Here’s a link to find gas stations that sell non-ethanol gas.
https://www.pure-gas.org/

The second to the last photo is how I feel when I go around a corner.
Thanks again for posting these fantastic photos.

The magazine’s answer seemed fishy to me.

I picked up a January 1959 Popular Mechanics magazine at the Lemay Marymount car show and auction today.
Thought this quiz was interesting.
I’ll confirm the correct answer (according to the magazines page 268) if anyone figures it out.

Example of keyway in wrong position. Corner of key way should be centered under gear teeth. Left gear wrong, right gear correct. IMG_9343.jpeg Old post with discussion. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/708324/760040.html?1496334174 Another post, which I can’t find now, concluded there were some ...

Radiator apron screw. Flat head, 20 TPI, 1/4” dia, mines only 1/2” long. Flat washer.

Langs sells them for a quarter (plus shipping). https://www.modeltford.com/item/3977EMB.aspx

I am impressed! Thanks for posting your progress.

You might have a “high” radiator and a “low” hood. Or maybe your radiator support rod is the longer one for wood firewalls. 20 3/4” versus 19 1/2”. These older post discuss the different measurements. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/38157.html http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/4546...

Snyder’s lists dia of rivets they sell in small quantity on their website.
I have a bag of 1” .260” rivets if you’ll like some of these, email me an address and I’ll send you eight in the mail.

This old post has a nice picture showing measurement differences between high and low radiators and shells.
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/4 ... 1403420730
See Jim Thodes enhanced picture with larger numbers.

The zip files can be downloaded and unzipped. They appear to both have the same two photos, attached below.

Official website for Montana 500.
https://www.antiqueautoranch.com/montan ... fresh.html

I cleaned a set of rear axle housings for my project car. Liquid wrench didn’t loosen the rusty spring perches nor the other nuts and bolts so I soaked the ends in a bucket of Acetone and ATF mix. I was surprised how easily everything came apart after an overnight soak. Even the outer bearing races ...

I used the tool set that Langs sells. It includes a countersink bit. https://www.modeltford.com/item/2566RVTL.aspx The product description includes advice about clamping and chamfering the ends of the lining that I followed. I relined the brakes a couple of years ago and found this photo showing the...

Tom Carnegie’s In Car Charging checklist can be found at this link.
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/5 ... 1468522390

After spending a day cleaning, prepping, and giving a coat of Slip Plate to a nice set of clipped leaf rear springs, I learned about the differences between Model T rear springs and Model A rear springs. Model A springs have a mellower bend profile and they’re 2 1/4” wide versus 2”. Anyone out there...

It’s good to see your wife’s car in the sunshine. I was sitting in stop and go traffic yesterday going through Portland and my daughter talked about the detour we had made to visit you in rainier weather.

I know this is an old post but if the neck and cap are still available I’m interested. Sent a message.
I’m having a radiator recored $$$ and would like to replace the rough neck that’s on it now.

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This post explains how to cup the end to hold it in place while sliding the wheel on. See John W’s post and photos further down.
viewtopic.php?t=7293
It worked for me.

Martin Vowel’s drawings of mufflers show differences over the years and break away/assembly views. Part numbers match the vender catalogues but no dimensions.
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/39

Saw this setting out at the monorail station at the Seattle Center. I’ve seen a photo posted here a while ago when it was inside the Armory. Later in the day they were selling popcorn and other fair fare. I included a photo of the motor’s serial number but it’s a little rough to read. The casting da...

This link has info on the Ames Automobiles. http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/a/ames/ames.htm It implies Ames built complete automobiles until Mr Bendix left around 1915. This booklet is also a good resource. 177350A1-5183-4C19-B84D-4399D8ADE1CD.jpeg I would be interested in photos of Ames Coupes, Model...

Never too many T’s.
I’m surprised that some wise guy driving by didn’t yell “Get a horse!” as you were cranking it.
Your car looks great setting at the gas station.

Im also curious about styles used for different years. I recently added a number of handles to my collection thanks to ModelT Matt. Some are similar to what Rich Eagle posted above. 837D7494-ABD7-46C1-A7F6-F13D9794C9D4.jpeg I presume the top row are newer, maybe Model A? I would also like to know if...

We pulled the crankcase off of our new green motor to investigate the Klunk Klunk noises we heard while hand cranking. Buried in the sludge were a handful of greasy bees. 90081704-3002-45C4-976D-299DDAE0971A.jpeg 41B687B4-5F4B-4BE0-A7BB-E1EBFD475186.jpeg I was expecting a broken a rod or cap or ? My...

The news report on you tube.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wEqyy2OTdMc

We continued assembly of our August 1920 motor, installing and aligning the timing cover and adjusting the Anderson timer with some great resources from the forum. https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/599638/669349.html?1471968028 I also cleaned a set of transmission bands then riveted on Kevlar li...

Model T Fix website has pages for rebuilding different carburetors.
This is the link for the Holley G.
https://modeltfordfix.com/rebuilding-a- ... arburetor/
They use 5/16” as a float setting.

I had similar symptoms. Changed carbs, put in new plugs, new plug wires, charged my battery but it continued sputtering at higher acceleration. Read on the forum about keeping the spark plug wires separated so I cut the zip ties I used to gather the wires together and separating them resolved my spu...

Earlier this month I drove to Oregon to pick up my daughter after her last final and we stopped at Matt’s to pick up a motor. (https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=28899). 8934F075-6450-40E1-8972-62999B17D5ED.jpeg We put a crank on it and found it frozen so we took the head, hogshead, an...

My favorite Model T memories are those days when we get out on snowy days.

I post from my iPhone and regularly get the yellow triangle failure to up load. I “edit” the photo, rotate it 90 degrees, save, edit again, rotate back to normal, save, then it always uploads without error.

That looks like the support brackets that vendors sell. Like these. https://www.modeltford.com/item/3116-17.aspx
Are they installed reversed? Can you post a photo of the crankcase arms and the other end of those brackets?

Here is a link to his in depth post about transmission rebuild where he discusses cutting a section out of the bands. https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=2114 His discussion further along in the post after the photos mentions he saw the method discussed in Dykes book. I’m interested in folks op...

After ten or so iterations of flywheel on, flywheel off, I finally have the magnet clamp/coil ring gap set 0.030 to 0.040”. So before using locktite, torquing, and safety wire to attach everything to the block I decided to build a wood stand to finish the build and test run my motor. I used the info...

I post from my iPhone and regularly get the yellow triangle failure to up load. I “edit” the photo, rotate it 90 degrees, save, edit again, rotate back to normal, save, then it always uploads without error.
Best regards for a fun and safe journey.

I broke an axle in 2019 and bought two new ones from Chaffins garage. I bought a 20 ton press from HF. I used a 1” tube as a safety brace. One gear was stubborn but both came off with this set up. I used a large socket, augmented with a stack of right sized washers to press the gear on so I could ge...

Steve Jelf posted images of the FP pdf at this link.
viewtopic.php?t=16225

Here’s a link to one that sold in 2021 for $1200.
viewtopic.php?t=20714

Congrats on the trophy. I like your vintage fender brace. I continued my months long quest to rebuild/assemble my August 1920 motor. I rebuilt a mag coil ring I bought off of eBay, recharged my magnets using a single 12 volt battery (they can lift a transmission gear shaft which weighs 2lb 9 oz acco...

This old post includes a copy of a page from Dykes manual.
“Causes of Engine Knocks.”
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/4 ... 1404141864

I’ve used Rustoleum High Heat after cleaning the rust off with my wire wheel. It’s held up well.

Finished refurbishing a coil box. I reused the porcelains and copper contacts. New bolts and wood from Langs. I painted the wood with insulating varnish after reviewing previous posts. I also figured out why the box only had nine porcelains and why the other example I have had ten but two are discon...

Thank you for taking the time to document your progress.
I have a wood frame that I want to treat/paint before moving it to an out building. This discussion helps me make a plan.

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