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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,...

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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.

Mark Gregush

I would stick the rear end in first. Going to give you a more stable platform to work with even with one wheel off the ground.

Mark Gregush

Thanks Dan and Larry. Looking the top photo I got the impression that was how they were made original, a one piece casting.

Mark Gregush

Why not have them cast like the originals, with the inner brake drum as part of the casting or is that your plan?

Mark Gregush

Checked http://cimorelli.com/mtdl/default.htm but didn't see anything.

Mark Gregush

When I made a donation to the Go Fund Me page I didn't know I would be getting updates which is nice. Got this one this AM. Erin posted a new update to Supporting the Hotte Family: A Call to Community Update: Matt is HOME! We are overjoyed to share that on August 19, Matt was discharged from the hos...

Mark Gregush

yes I do Erin posted a new update to Supporting the Hotte Family: A Call to Community The past few days have brought significant changes for the Hotte family. On Tuesday, Matt underwent pelvic surgery, and the doctors are pleased with how it went. Wednesday brought another major milestone: Matt was ...

Mark Gregush

Unless it is folded down, not having a backrest for the passenger would be very uncomfortable for long drives. Even adding that backrest would go a long way in passenger comfort.

Mark Gregush

Don't know but that is pretty cool!

Mark Gregush

RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:07 pm
It's not a motometer, Dan. Williamson's is in Arkansas.

That is what I am thinking. One of the type that mounts in the car on the steering column.

Mark Gregush

You might be able to replace the end yourself. What I recall reading was to chill (dry ice or liquid nitrogen maybe) the bulb end of the donner part from another temp gauge, so the gas pulls back into the bulb part. Cut the line and using a sleeve solder the two tubes together. While can't tell you ...

Mark Gregush

https://antiquetmotorsports.com/

Mark Gregush

Very generous Bob! You might see about adding it here; http://cimorelli.com/mtdl/default.htm
Hopefully that site will be around for many more years. I might be wrong but think the Model T Ford Club Internation might have something to do with keeping it alive.

Mark Gregush

KWTownsend wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 11, 2025 7:15 pm
Mark,
In about 1996, RCMTC dues went from $7 to $10.
It almost started a riot...

LOL before my time!

Mark Gregush

Because of income from being one of the clubs putting on the Portland (Oregon) Swap Meet our dues are the same as they have been from the beginning (1962), $10 a year for family or individual membership.
Except for a few members, our newsletter is now online.

Mark Gregush

The Michelin Man of course.

Mark Gregush

DanTreace wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 01, 2025 11:14 am
Brent

No tricks just stripes!

You could have plain or fancy, care of Sears,Roebuck and Co.

IMG_9545.jpeg

I have seen other period advertising that show the heavy cotton duct covers with stripes.

Mark Gregush

The main bolts are about 80 foot pounds and they are a lot smaller than the axle threads. 75# in my opinion is too little.

Mark Gregush

I go a little higher, 90 then to next slot to line up the hole. Never back off on a cottered nut. Check a couple of times after that after the car has been driven. More often than not you will need to re-torque the nut. If the next slot is way off, try a different nut or sand a bit off the bottom. S...

Mark Gregush

Gordon C wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:10 am
I've been having trouble too

What kind of trouble?

In the header click on HOME. Click on FORUM, in the drop down click on CLASSIFIEDS.
viewforum.php?f=5

Mark Gregush

Well guess it is time for a short update. While the generator looks good inside and after cleaning/painting put the casting that holds the distributor on and check it for output on my KRW test stand. That part checks out. The distributor: The cam can be adjusted to any position, like a Model A but i...

Mark Gregush

I installed a bushing at the bottom end of a Bosch 600 distributor. Sorry no photos. Chucked it up in the 4 jaw held at the top end where the body mounts. Got it centered the best I could. Using the back gear for all operations wanted it to go slow, drilled it to just under 1/2 inch. Mounted a 1/2 s...

Mark Gregush

Thank you John, I will have to try that.

Mark Gregush

I am running into the same issue with the last couple of generators I worked on. They work but only am estimating the null point. Can't get them to rotate in the reverse direction but will motor fine clockwise but seem to be fighting going that direction so just adjusted till they seem to motor some...

Mark Gregush

You need to lift the 3rd brush to set the null point. Then drop it down and set the output.

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 314832414/?

Mark Gregush

1915 thru early 1925, the wood would be pretty much the same.

Mark Gregush

We used the VHT caliper/drum paint.

Mark Gregush

Plan B might be to place a wanted ad on the Horseless Carriage Club website. You don't have to be a member to do so. In fact you might look at the listings, some of the off types of tires have been posted there.
https://hcca.org/resources/classified/

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You might try listing them on the HCCA website.
https://hcca.org/resources/classified/

Mark Gregush

Over to the left, first photo, like the bike in the back of the truck. Maybe belong to the kid running messages from the telegraph office.

Mark Gregush

The graphite/enamel/mineral spirits mix does harden and provides great slickness between the leafs. After applying, assemble the leafs together and tighten, then clean off any mix on the outside edges, tops and bottoms of the assembled springs with mineral spirits and paint with a gloss black paint...

Mark Gregush

The tubes I have run into are smaller in diameter then they should be so I will continue to use flaps on the clinchers. They help keep the tube in the tire when mounting.

Mark Gregush

I agree with Allan, an 1/8 is hardly anything esp at the speeds most people drive at.

Mark Gregush

23ford wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 05, 2025 11:50 pm
after painting grease between the leaves

While painting with the graphite enamel mix could be considered painting, you should not just used paint between the leaves. Paint does not allow the leaves to slide like they need to even with grease.

Mark Gregush

There are work arounds that eliminate that spacer by making your own equalizer. I have made a couple like shown in the link. Instead of the round rod with brake levers attached at each end, I just used flat bar with ends folded down. These allow the U part to be extended down to give more clearance ...

Mark Gregush

George you should add the steel spoke part to the title. click on the pencil thing and you can edit title and post.

Mark Gregush

I do the same as James but only paint one rubbing surface not both and use black enamel paint which is what Ford used.

Mark Gregush

3/8 tall head 1/4x20 bolts: Those are the same ones that mount the firewall to the body mounting brackets.

Mark Gregush

Try typing the size you want in the search box. They would be called flat head rivet. Don't get stainless steel. I would have to check the hole size so just did a quick search of 3/16 diameter flathead rivet and good number of listings. I am working on a 1925 too but am not going down that far, just...

Mark Gregush

Do a search of "mtfca: Seng steering wheel". You should find posts made here and other places with many images. I just did and got a lot of returns some which show the back side of the steering wheel. https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=20630 There are links in that post with more photos. S...

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