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by mikefr24
Wed Jul 09, 2025 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 926

Re: Bought my First T

I flushed the block and crap came out of it too. Now they are both sitting with 5% Vinegar soaking for a few days. I'll rinse them soon.
by mikefr24
Wed Jul 09, 2025 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Long Beach swap meet
Replies: 2
Views: 166

Re: Long Beach swap meet

Is there a list somewhere for all the upcoming Model T swaps in the USA?
by mikefr24
Sun Jul 06, 2025 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 926

Re: Bought my First T

Radiator is out. I flushed it 1/2 dozen times and rust and crap came out. It is a honeycomb kind and 17". So I guess its the low height one. So is this original? 108 yrs old is nuts and I am shocked it works at all. I will buy a few gallons of vinegar or CLR for it tomorrow. I'll let it soak for a f...
by mikefr24
Sun Jul 06, 2025 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 926

Re: Bought my First T

the radiator is still a concern on my list. I want to clean and flush out everything first. I read about some tests I can do by filling it up and timing its draining time to make sure its not clogged. I have also read about the old radiators that develop the issue of no contact between the fins and ...
by mikefr24
Sat Jul 05, 2025 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 926

Re: Bought my First T

oh man. thanks everyone for the info. I did order the Ford Service manual so I will be reading through that. Its good to know there are some local guys in my area that might be available to talk to or even test out my T. I will check that out. I have worked on cars and my own stuff for 30 years but ...
by mikefr24
Sat Jul 05, 2025 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 926

Re: Bought my First T

I changed engine oil and filled every oil cup I could see in the suspension. I also filled the fan pulley and adjusted the belt. I found a bunch of grease caps under the car today so I missed those. Rear end diff. has some thick nasty oil in it like a sloppy grease almost. I have not checked anythin...
by mikefr24
Sat Jul 05, 2025 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 926

Bought my First T

Hi Everyone. I have been wanting a Model T for a long time and finally got one. I picked up a 1917 Touring that has been converted to a pickup with the Ford metal pickup bed. It's a project and not restored (what I wanted so I can learn about it). It also needs upholstery work and its missing the wo...