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Mark Gregush

Fordwood from my understanding worked with Miller so their wood would be the same. Fordwood started out in Beaverton Oregon before moving to Utah.

Mark Gregush

And longer! Will stick out the side of the hood.

Mark Gregush

Scott is correct also; there was a change in copyright laws that have a before and after date. I would have to look the year up again, but length of time before X year are different than after. As an example of fitting. I have the touring plans from Miller. I used them to make the pillars that am go...

Mark Gregush

For Miller at least; the touring and roadster re-wooding plans are a generalization and need fitting, not cut and put the body together. There are liberties taken and pretty much need to replace all the wood shown in the plans not just a piece or two or you would need to copy the wood that being rep...

Mark Gregush

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Mark Gregush

Harley_97 wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 06, 2025 10:26 am
Simmons/wizard carburetor “flappers”

This is a scam, Youve been warned!

All anyone has to do is actually read the postings to figure that out and look at the dates. Thank you for the warnings, carry on.

RE: has anyone used one? Yes and my opinion is they are a pretty good carburetor.

Mark Gregush

My opinion; Many prefer the one with pins, long nose, because it allows them to preselect which function the unit is going in to. The long nose one also has more value. The rollers are hardened so should not be an issue for a long time if worn ones are replaced.

Mark Gregush

Pretty sure the one on my 1925 which looks to never have been off the car is mounted like the one in the top photo with the curved part up which matches Fig 45 in the December 1925 Ford Service. Which makes more sense as vibration could shake the grommet out with it facing down. Fig 60 wiring diagra...

Mark Gregush

Yikes that's up there with the Lizard head!

Mark Gregush

Try doing an internet search with model number if known. I did come across one but might be different model doing that.

Mark Gregush

As far as twisted off Model T head bolts go there has always been people twist off head bolts and other types of bolts in various equipment. I’m not the smartest guy in the world but I have enough common sense to know when to stop tightening. Ford didn’t offer torque wrenches in his tool kits and i...

Mark Gregush

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296886939705?_ ... ts&itmmeta
Could they be used sure but that would depend on how far apart the holes in the mounting brackets are. For what they are, think a bit overpriced and there are lots of carbide lamps on eBay that are correct.

Mark Gregush

The original sparkplug head bolt wrench does just fine and was made just the right length to tighten the head bolts to the proper torque without more cool shop tools!

Mark Gregush

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 20, 2025 5:02 pm
I can only guess that helpful, well meaning suggestions with regards to tailgate latches led to some hurt feelings. I dunno...

Except I seem to recall the op bringing up some questions about the latches in the post.

Mark Gregush

tdump wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 19, 2025 9:26 am
what was this all about?

It was photos of a really sweet looking wood cabbed delivery Pickup.

Mark Gregush

I really didn't pay much attention to this head at the auction (nothing I was interested in), but I do remember seeing that it had been used/run before, Some of the photos from the listing are showing carbon in the combustion chambers, so it's " New-ish Old Stock "? s-l1600.png I saw that carbon to...

Mark Gregush

Ya what the heck! This is up there with the question about where to get #0 wire for starter leads and then deleting the words in the main post.

At this point can only guess the OP didn't have permission to post the photos?

Mark Gregush

While the oil seal at both the cam and crank shaft would be better for more modern seal applications using the later covers, the oil filler spout would be wrong. The 1913 would take the shorter fill spout. If that is not a concern, go with the later style. The short oil fill spout is also what is us...

Mark Gregush

To be 100% post a photo of the rearend in question.

Mark Gregush

I would have to check the number, but the later insulating piece that goes under the metal top cover has smaller hole for the core, at least the ones I got from Langs did. Think the 1913 style? See your point about pouring the tar.

Mark Gregush

Why not pour from the side with just enough tar to hold things in place like the later coils. That is how I would do it.
In any case nice job!

Mark Gregush

Herb when I enlarge the photo, it looks to be a canvas dust/mud shield. You can just make out the tabs on the side that hold it to the frame.

Mark Gregush

Scott, very nice.

Mark Gregush

Another option would be to use a Chevrolet 490 cross steer box and build a mount for it. The ball on the pitman arm is about the same size.

Mark Gregush

Then there are those that post an add, never check the listing or answer PM's or emails or when it sells, never updates the add by posting SOLD in the title.

Mark Gregush

I think that fenderless touring in the fifth photo invented the first ‘burn out.’ If the next photo (6th) is actually a Ford dealership, I find it odd that an aftermarket wood body TT is there. Until 1923 Ford didn't supply a cab and the photo looks to be between 1921 and 1923, so not so odd if the...

Mark Gregush

The 6th photo from the top looks like the dealer was selling a wringer washing machine besides Model T’s. It sure looks a wringer washer to me anyway. Maybe they used it in the dealership? I grew up with a Montgomery Wards machine that looked almost identical to the one that’s shown in the photo. W...

Mark Gregush

Scott the biggest drawback in my opinion is that many are missing the spray needle and flap. I got lucky and the one I got had the flap but was missing the needle. Made my own but would have been nice to have one that was a little more on "center" and better finish.

Mark Gregush

If you can get ahold of an automotive engine valve catalog you could spend some time looking for something that matches. You could go with a larger diameter head and have it cut down along with longer stem.

Mark Gregush

You might also cross post on the Maxwell Facebook page and on AACA in the Maxwell section.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1863711890535485/
https://forums.aaca.org/forum/25-maxwell/
Maybe even in the HCCA classifieds
https://hcca.org/resources/classified/

Mark Gregush

Cut and paste everything into a file and submit to the Vintage Ford for publication. This is what the club magazine needs more of! Thank you for taking time to put this together.

Mark Gregush

Click on your name in the header and open your profile. Once that is opened click on Edit profile next to your name. On the next page, over to the left, click on Edit avatar. on the next page under your avatar you will see a box to delete image. On that same page you can upload a new one.

Mark Gregush

No problem! It’s time consuming but you only have to do it for four coils 😁 I get them tight enough that you need to lightly tap the last ones in with a brass hammer very carefully, then I tie them up tight with mechanical wire at each end to prevent migrating. You can separate the original core ro...

Mark Gregush

Thank you. I used the rods from the later coil testing things out. I will try the original rods but was not sure if I could get them back in the new primary after playing pick-up sticks.

Mark Gregush

The primary center core from the later coils is longer, how did you trim the end to fit the Heinze box?

https://www.modeltford.com/item/5007PR.aspx

Mark Gregush

It was used as a parade car and was made to the rear seat occupants could be seen and still had some protection from the Idaho sun.

"it was used in parade in Idaho with Governor Cecil Andrus in the 80’s"

Mark Gregush

I have no connection to the listing just wanted to get it out there.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/227103346502?_ ... h=item34e0

Mark Gregush

Farmer J wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 25, 2025 8:14 pm
When did they start offering synchronized Warfords? The one I bought six or seven years ago certainly is not synchronized.

The original Warford, nor any of the other era auxl. transmissions were synchronized.

Mark Gregush

Maxwell has a page on Facebook and a section in the AACA forums (it is down the listing of makes just a far bit).
https://forums.aaca.org/forum/25-maxwell/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1863711890535485/

Mark Gregush

Notice the two white speedsters have the hood in about the same place. Maybe low radiator cowl with high radiator.

Mark Gregush

JTT3 wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 21, 2025 3:48 pm
John could you provide her a contact & contact information?
Best John

No contact info is given; you would need to go to Facebook and contact her through there.

Mark Gregush

Think dark mode would be thru monitor settings not the site you are looking at. Try using your computer search function and type in Dark Mode.

Mark Gregush

Take the length of the original and add the thickness of the casting. I used lock washers and modern nuts when I installed mine years ago. Also, you want nonthreaded shank to make up most of the length for better fit and support.

Mark Gregush

Jeff thank you for your time and help.

Mark Gregush

Henry knew what he was doing. Keep it stock and enjoy your car. My Dad was hauling in T’s back in the 50’s so when I was born in 1960 I grew up with model T’s. I would hate to think of all the Ruxtells we sold to guys insisting that they wanted that overdrive! You could not convince them that they ...

Mark Gregush

The other thing would be if it has a gauge on the bottom or not. Don't think those are refillable.

Mark Gregush

Any distributor can be 12 or 6 volt, it would just depend on what coil was used or condenser installed.

Mark Gregush

Neater above or below. There were no pads used on T's. Someone may have added to level the body out so you might want to check the frame rails for sag. If you did want to add them, I would suggest on top of the running board aprons, so the body sits on them.

Mark Gregush

While the rear cap is self-evident, the center cap is just a bit wider than the front. The front pretty much covers the saddle; the center one does not fully cover the saddle. As said, the rear cap carries the full thrust by itself no thrust is poured in the block, some do add it there too but the b...

Mark Gregush

There might be a tag or stamped on the back of the tank.

Mark Gregush

Thanks Frank. The limit in Oregon is $600 for 1099K (has been for many years), think several other states too are in the same ballpark.

Mark Gregush

Change post.
So everyone is on the same page you need the right side socket. From the diagram which socket do you need: 1 or 2?

Mark Gregush

I had two of those both reported and removed. Joined the same day they sent messages but both had been board members since 2011. I turned off my email contact and will only allow messages thru the site for first contact. I have added a little extra to cover fees, think the fee is something like 3.65...

Mark Gregush

I am 84. I sold my last T a TT a year or two ago. I was a member for a number of years but not since I sold the truck. I do so enjoy looking at the forum but does this mean I must pay to do this ? Seems a steep price for my few minutes of dayly enjoyment. Gordon Clayton Reading some of the posts th...

Mark Gregush

Sure is what I am looking for. Thanks for posting that link.

Mark Gregush

Going forward, I will only respond to messages posted here with name/username/current date in the photo of the needed part and a price.

Mark Gregush

I have reported two that both joined on the same day as messages sent for item I am looking for. Funny but both have the same year that they have been board members, 2011 but are different names. Suggest looking at potential buyers or sellers profile, if they have non consistent info or joined the s...

Mark Gregush

Nims is one brand. Think off the top of my head they were made in Stockton California.

Mark Gregush

Dan great cross section showing the flap.

Mark Gregush

Anyone have an extra Bosch gear front cover plate laying around that would be for sale? I just got the case that holds the gears, gears and magneto mounting tray (goes where the generator would go) but is missing the front cover.
Thanks
Mark

Mark Gregush

there a guy ? ford T services in the uk . and tuckets in the uk . i did it to two car of mine you need the bracket at the end of the steering columm you need to swap the rods on the steering columm ,the track rod arim at the front needs to be changed you can turn up side down an fabricace the arim,...

Mark Gregush

Frank I see what you mean about the top, the irons are missing from the one car.

Mark Gregush

The brake and reverse should be but not sure about the low pedal being the same between starter and nonstarter cars but would imagine they would be. Would not have had to deal with the bendix cover. I did work on a car that owner installed righthand drive with starter. He had bought the car as a nee...

Mark Gregush

If only the right side of the block could talk! Not much in the description esp. provenance and really short on pictures......

Is this the same car;
https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1909-mode ... uring-car/
https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/aw07/lo ... t-touring/

Mark Gregush

Be sure to get the pedals, they are not the same as lefthand drive cars. Think there might be some differences with the pedal shafts too.

Mark Gregush

Might be cheaper to ship from the UK so you might try: https://www.modeltford.co.uk/
There are a few floating around the US so give it some time and post on other T classifieds too.

Mark Gregush

Put antifreeze in the T and ran it for the first time in about 2 months. Big house project going on so it's on the back burner for a while. Had put the VW carb back on along with the Boach distributor, rev'ing it actually rocked the car! :) The radiator I found on eBay with the newer core, no drips ...

Mark Gregush

I remove my oil fill cap and rev the engine some. If I see oil spray hitting the cover I figure that oil is getting thru the tube. While this works with the original spoked gear, need to test with the solid type.

Mark Gregush

ThreePedalTapDancer wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 12, 2025 12:22 pm
Neat item. Who is going to be the first to get pulled over and state to the officer : “I know my speed! This car is equipped with a Jones Speedometer! Don’t arrest me on guesswork!”

Good one Ed!

Mark Gregush

There is one on eBay now.

Mark Gregush

Welcome to the Model T world! Personally, I would not worry about a 3/16 inch gap but if you are, could add an 1/8-inch steel or brass thrust washer. Most have worn some over the years but that little amount of wear should not hurt anything. What is more important is the condition of the pins and bu...

Mark Gregush

What I would call an Ice Cream restoration, looks pretty on the outside to go get Ice Cream or local 4th of July parade with the grandkids, but underneath nada was done to the car.

Mark Gregush

many call them dog leg.

Mark Gregush

You have it routed in the correct location but might be hitting the water pipe. Maybe reshape it and reset the timing as needed.

Mark Gregush

I sent Keith a heads up.

Mark Gregush

If you don't use adjustable lifters, you have to set the valve clearance by grinding some length off of the valve stem, (and not by just holding the stem in your hand and using a bench grinder) . You can't just drop in new valves and expect the correct clearance. Having the cupped lifters, as you d...

Mark Gregush

Depending on how steady your hand is, it should. BUT! It would be helped by a plug that is installed in the valve seat hole and held in place with a clamp. I would after reaming the holes, recut the seat and make sure the valve seats 360.

Mark Gregush

TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 20, 2025 1:13 pm
The low head would require shorter head bolts. Weren't the earlier head bolts smaller than the later ones?

Only very early like 1909/09 (3/8"?) then were standardized to 7/16". Length was changed when the high head came out.

Mark Gregush

Well there is a way, sounds a bit funky but it would be worth a try. Plug the drain holes in the valve chamber make sure all the trans cover is in place and tight. Now hook your shop vac up to the oil fill hole and seal around it. Using a more liquid type of sealer such as Indian Head gasket shellac...

Mark Gregush

For the rollers you want ones that do not have loose cages and have a roller diameter of .498 to .500 at both ends. Some of the replacement sleeves are a little thicker so you could get by with a bit smaller on the roller diameter, but only maybe .001-.002 smaller. The sleeves should be smooth witho...

Mark Gregush

1919 to 1927 car or truck are the same.

Mark Gregush

When I click on that link it shows no longer available but this one shows it still available. Proceed with caution.
https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listi ... attachment
The guy selling it has been on Facebook for a while so that is a plus.

Mark Gregush

Hamish, you might want to say which parts you are interested in.

Mark Gregush

This is a duplicate post. The other one has posts on it with suggestions.

Mark Gregush

Or the new battery is bad, not unheard of. Get it tested.

Mark Gregush

TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 08, 2025 7:39 pm
There isn't much to positively hold the sides of the shell in alignment.

Actually on the high hood shells there are, tabs were added to the radiator to mount the shell to.

Mark Gregush

RE the only use for standard. The KRW was made to only do standard but some, me included on mine and the frame/boring bar I bought earlier this spring, remove the cutters and add setscrews so the cutting depth can be adjusted.

Mark Gregush

"I might very well be DEAD, and that item will STILL be popping up on KRW Tool watchlists. I can see it EVENTUALLY, in the year 2345 AD, as being recognized for being the OLDEST CONTINUALLY LISTED ITEM since EBAY opened their doors." It is still being listed! LOL I know which one you are talking abo...

Mark Gregush

Maybe use the edit and remove the 2ed photo.

Mark Gregush

Pep C Strebeck wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 06, 2025 11:42 pm
Late Ford flathead V-8 sleeve install/puller kit. Yes Ford, depends on your definition vintage though.

Vintage would be considered over 50 years old, so I would say vintage with room to spare.

Mark Gregush

Wonder if this is something Chaffins to do for customers. I was going to contact them about installing a tube in a Ruckstell housing but never got around to it.

Mark Gregush

Not aware of Jaxon making wood 21" wheels for Chevrolet just the 21" disk wheels. Chevrolet use the same 21" wood wheel make as Ford. Jaxon would have their name on the rim clamps. Would not be the first time Chevrolet wheels were mounted on Ford hubs.
Wayne may be right on the aftermarket thing.

Mark Gregush

Maybe: By 1928 Ford was into building the Model A and to reduce the number of variations, picked the one that would fit the most "cars" on the road and would "work" for all years as replacements after original stock was used up.

Mark Gregush

I have a few but really like the 3620 head/sparkplug wrench.

Mark Gregush

I believe that most or all of the Canadian built 26-27 cars used these Kelsey wheels. I know that is what is on my 27 Touring. I have had to repair the "loops" for the lock pin on some of my rims and would love to get my hands on one of these Kelsey tools. The instruction booklet would be a bonus. ...

Mark Gregush

Same casting as my Eisemann front mount, including the provisions for use on both style engines.

Mark Gregush

and thanks Dan for posting those photos.

While I don't collect tools except, except my collection seems to grow. I don't display them; they are in my "T" repair toolboxes and use them.

Mark Gregush

Herb you might try asking here;
https://www.smokstak.com/forum/forums/c ... ivery.156/

or

https://www.smokstak.com/forum/forums/a ... motors.38/

Mark Gregush

Think it would be more likely that a Ford dealer would be showing Z tools or maybe KRW not Walden. I think Walden would have been sold by non Ford parts dealers or hardware stores.

http://alloy-artifacts.org/walden-worcester.html
https://archive.org/details/WaldenWorcesterWrenches1924

Mark Gregush

In case anyone is wondering, the two straps go from the cross bar to the transmission cover bolts to stabilize the cross shaft.

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