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I’ve used this several times with success. I took a thick washer and ground down the sides to clear the rivets inside of the tube. The washer fit over the threaded end of an old steering shaft and was just the right length to be able to knock out the old bushing. You could also use a length of pipe ...

It’s tough to beat the design of the Ford sediment bowl. It gives you the ability to shut the fuel off, filter out dirt, drain any water or sediment, and drain the tank all in one.

What use it to divert the exhaust straight out?

Because it just sounds plain cool!

Any local vinyl graphics shop or sign shop should be able to print up one for a reasonable price if you can’t find what you are looking for.

I have one exactly like that on my speedster. Works great!

George,

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Out of all of the broken cranks you forensically inspected, what do you feel was the most common cause of the failures?

I have also experienced great success with the newest style of reproduction New Day timer offered by the T parts vendors.

I’ve been running one on my speedster for several years and have only noticed some minor wear and requiring very little maintenance.

Drive it!!!

Nice work Mark! I really like the hood you are using.

My only brass polishing tip…….Don’t!

Thanks for sharing Tom. I always enjoy seeing the progress on your latest projects.

New price. $50 plus shipping in the U.S.

New price. $20 plus shipping in the U.S.

Still for sale.

Still for sale.

For Sale: Stevens Speed Up T-286 Valve Lifter Tool. Stevens called it a valve lifter, but technically I’d consider it more of a valve spring compressor. Works great. Like all Stevens tools, it’s very well made and engineered. Great addition to your tool collection. These don’t come up for sale to of...

For Sale:

Pair of cast muffler ends. From what I can tell they are 1917-1920 style. Both have pitting.

$20 plus shipping in the U.S.

Check the sealing surface of the carburetor casting where the needle seat gasket mates to. Sometimes the surface can have some pitting and the gas can leak past it and make it look like the needle and seat are leaking. Also, make sure there is not an old gasket still down in the bore where the needl...

Here you go Steve!

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In the two T’s I have that are crank start only, I use a small 12 volt, 12 ah sealed lead acid battery. They are usually around $25 on Amazon. I use them for running the could during startup and to run my turn signals. I normally only recharge them a few times a year and replace them every few years.

I always lean on the side of caution when it comes to wheels. I’d say rebuild the wheel with new spokes. The rest of the spokes might not have visible cracks, but they are just as old and have just as many miles on them. Here is another way to look at it. If you try to perform some type of repair an...

Still for sale.

It’s definitely camshaft gear backlash you are hearing. Like Mark said it’s caused by the valve springs putting pressure on the tappets when they pass over the cam lobe.

Price lowered

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New price.

$50 plus shipping in the U.S.

You need some stickier grease.

This is an original headlight bracket bending iron. It is used to adjust the headlight alignment by bending the brackets. It is shown on page 267 of the Ford Service Manual. A great addition to your Model T tool collection. These don’t come up for sale that often. SOLD $150 plus shipping in the U.S....

This is a KR Wilson Pinion Gear Puller used to remove the pinion gear off of the driveshaft. The outer sleeve part is newer and not original but functions like it should. Threads are in great shape. There are some chunks missing out of the bottom part from gear teeth over the years but it still work...

SOLD! Stevens T-122 Driveshaft Sleeve puller. This puller is used to remove the stubborn driveshaft sleeve for the pinion bearing. Threads are in excellent shape. These don’t come up for sale very often. Stevens made some of the best quality tools for the Model T. SOLD! $300 plus shipping in the U....

Here is a nice used reproduction TT rear hub puller. Threads are in great shape, used very little.

SOLD!$50 plus shipping in the U.S.

SOLD!

Stevens Rear Axle Hyatt Bearing Sleeve Puller. The best quality sleeve puller ever made for a Model T. They don’t come up for sale very often.

SOLD!$300 plus shipping in the U.S.

Never hurts to check and make sure the vent hole in the gas cap is clear.

From what I understand, Scat normally produces T cranks in batches a few times per year. For the most part, each batch goes to filling the vendor back orders leaving just a few for stock inventory throughout the year.

Still available

Price drop.
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SOLD!

SOLD These came with a pile of TT parts. I’m guessing they were mounted to the outside of the cab. The are different styles but the mounting holes are the same distance apart. If you bolt them on opposite sides no one will ever notice they are different! They both have some rust pitting. SOLD $20 p...

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Here is a pair of rear fenders that came with a bunch of TT parts. They would work good on an aftermarket style truck bed or even a homemade trailer. I’m not an expert, but they appear similar to Martin Parry style. They are very heavy and have a bead of metal fastened to the outer edge. They have s...

Nice pair of TT rear axle spring perches. Not much wear. Media blasted and ready for paint.

$20 plus shipping in the U.S.

Price drop. $20 plus shipping in the U.S.

Price drop. $20 plus shipping in the U.S.

Price drop.

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This is a set of cast iron stops that mount to a T front axle. I’m guessing the idea was to keep the spindles from going over center. There looks to be a manufacturer name cast in them but I can’t make it out. I’ve never seen another set like this before. Would make a really great addition to any Mo...

SOLDReally neat assortment of swivel ends for spark and throttle rods with metal case. Fords are listed on the chart, but the size specified for Fords is not in the kit.

SOLD$75 plus shipping in the U.S.

Exceptional work as always Scott!

Very impressive.

This is a really neat display piece. Original Wards Riverside Piston rings and box. The box is pretty beat up but displays well. There are rings inside on the box. Not sure if it’s a complete set. The original paper wrapping is very delicate so I didn’t pull them out. From what I can see, the rings ...

The late Bob Scherzer reproduced the KR Wilson tool.

I’ve got one of those also. Picked it up at a swap meet somewhere. Mine has a significant amount of wear.

SOLD This is a really cool flip top gas cap. I’ve never seen one like this before. Looks like it’s plated cast brass. Just takes a 1/4 turn of the dog bone and the cap flips up. Threads into a stock Model T gas cap filler. Plating is worn and tarnished. Could be cleaned up to look nice. Would look ...

Still available

Still available

The shaft that holds my carb butterfly may be worn and wobbling and I’ll see if I can get the clubs help in fixing and diagnosing further.

The only time you will notice the effects of a worn throttle shaft is at idle. It can cause a lean idle mixture and erratic idle speed.

SOLD

Nice pair of usable TT rear axle Hyatt bearings. Cages are tight, rollers show very little wear and no pitting.

SOLD$40 for the pair plus shipping in the U.S.

Here is a set of Ford script rear spring shackles for a TT truck. They don’t show much wear, some pitting. Media blasted and ready for paint.

SOLD$20 plus shipping in the U.S.

Here is a set of oval gas tank brackets. They are media blasted and ready for paint. The brackets have some rust pitting.

$15 plus shipping in the U.S.

SOLD From my research I believe this to be a 1915-1916 and possibly very early 1917 coil box and lid. No dents that I can see, it does have some rust pitting. Switch is in very poor shape. Looks like someone has replaced the wood in the past but it obviously needs to be replaced again. All the cont...

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I’m looking for a single 1917-1925 front fender iron.

The pitted and rougher the better. Hoping to match the rough looking one I have.

No. Small drum Rocky Mountain brakes will not fit on a large drum axle. The diameter of the special drum used for the small drum brakes are a different outer diameter than the Ford large drum brake drum. Also, the Rocky Mountain mounting brackets are different for the small drum and large drum due t...

Henry is correct.

You can also gain some clearance by swapping the steering arms side to side and flipping them. I had to do that on my speedster. I have a set of Laurel style brackets on it.

Nice cast aluminum AACA Tag Topper.
$15 plus $10 shipping in the U.S.

This is a 1:32 scale die cast Snap On Tools Model T Roadster Fire Truck. New, just taken out of the box for pictures.

$15 plus shipping in the U.S. SOLD

This is a Stewart clamp on spot light and rear view mirror. It is about 6” in diameter and had no big dents. The data tag is very worn and you can just barely make it out. Just needs a nut and bolt to clamp the bracket to the side of your windshield. The switch moves freely, but I never wired it up ...

I came across this several years ago and have never seen another. Very unique coffee mug with a picture of a Model T Coupelet. No chips or cracks. $10 plus shipping in the U.S.

SOLD!

My advice, keep it simple and don’t overthink it. If the majority of the distance it has to be towed is on grass, don’t even bother messing with the tires. Put the handbrake straight vertical and tow it across the yard to wherever the trailer will be parked. The rims shouldn’t get damaged even if th...

It's not worth the trouble of trying to sell the '15 parts and locate some usable '26-'27 parts. Use the '15 stuff and enjoy your T! Who cares what people think.

Doug,

I sent you an email.

Ed

Clearing off a book shelf and it’s time to part with these. Is your shop too cold in the winter to work on your T? Then this is the best time of year to catch up on some great reading! All seven books for one money. SOLD! $65 plus shipping in the U.S. 1 - “The Last Days of Henry Ford” by Henry Domin...

You could always build your own. One of these days I’ll get this one finished……maybe!

Bob,

My condolences. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Ed Fuller

How wide is your garage? How big are the doors?

I am able to fit 3 Model T’s and a Chevelle in a 32’ wide garage with only 3 overhead doors. I can get each one out without moving any of the others.

I don’t have a ‘26-‘27 to know how the mat is supposed to be cut, but on my ‘12 & ‘13 the whole square area that has no texture around the pedals is cut out.

This is a new set of cotton Scandinavia 1926-27 transmission band linings and rivets. Made years ago by Cantex.
$40 plus shipping in the U.S.
SOLD

I was digging through my parts and came across a bunch of band lining sets that I have somehow collected over the years. Time to part with these. 1909-1925 Ward’s Royal Weave. All three linings, no rivets, box is very poor shape. SOLD 1909-1925 “For Ford Cars”. All three linings, some rivets, box is...

This is a 16” steering wheel used from 1920-1925.

It’s in usable shape and has one crack about 1” long like a lot of these old wheels have as shown in the pictures.

SOLD!

Sorry, they sold a long time ago. I just never got around to updating the ad.

Yes, like my ad said, they were early ‘11 with the embossing on the back.

Earlier this year I put a set of new Firestone tires and Blockley tubes on my Touring. I’m happy with the tires and I like how they look on the car. The Blockley tubes and shipping from the UK were not cheap but I feel they were worth it.

SOLD!

Really neat flip top dog bone “Snappy Cap” radiator cap made by Bethlehem Spark Plug Company Bethlehem, PA.

Cap is in good shape. Threads look good. I’ve never seen this style cap before.

$40 plus shipping in the U.S.

John is correct. The small drum and large drum mounting brackets are different and will not interchange.

Did you recut the taper of the spray needle? If you did, did you remove a lot of material?

Years ago I built up a carb from parts than ran really rich. Turned out the spray needle wasn’t bottomed all the way before I backed it out a turn.

Once again I had an absolutely wonderful time at Hershey. The weather was perfect! Here are just a small sample of my great Model T parts finds. I found a straight through NH, a usable NH float, and a small box of carburetor parts that included a Stromberg float bowl cover and needle. IMG_5308.jpeg ...

When you turn the sleeve with the tool, the sleeve will somewhat collapse on itself and allow the dimple to come out of the hole in the axle tube.

Try putting a good coil in that position and slowly turn the crank over by hand with the ignition on battery. Listen close to see if the coil is buzzing continuously and causing the coil to fail. If it is buzzing continuously, you could have a short to ground in your commutator wiring or a short to ...

I’ll be at CP-42 with some T parts and a set of 4 used Universal T Driver clincher tires and tubes.

SOLD! This is a used set of 4 Universal T Driver tires and 4 rubber stem tubes. (2) 30x3 and (2) 30x3.5 These tires are about 15 years old. They have about 5/32” to 6/32” of tread remaining. I removed them due to some sidewall cracking. They would be good to use as rollers or for a car that just go...

Hershey is still an amazing swap meet and an incredible event that everyone in the old car hobby should experience. If you can’t find what you are looking for, then you aren’t looking hard enough! I’m my opinion, one of the biggest things hurting Hershey attendance is everyone posting online about h...

Just buy a jug of Thermocure. No guesswork involved. It was designed to do the job, just follow the directions.

Received both issues here.

I've often thought it would be nice if the two clubs could get together and stagger the month of their issues. Instead of getting both on the same month, you could get one each month.

Nice!

What classifies the difference between a heard and a hoard?

I agree with Steve. Thermocure by Evaporust works great and doesn’t make you stink like vinegar!

I highly recommend painting the walls white. It makes a huge difference inside.

Wrenches are sold.

Lenses are sold.

This is a large lot of NORS glass lenses for sidelights and taillights. There are 63 total lenses. Some have some rough edges but it won’t show once installed in the lamp. 16 square clear lenses (3 7/8” square x 1/4” thick) 29 round clear lenses (3 3/4” diameter x 1/4” thick) 18 round green convex l...

Hey Tom!

Glad to see that frame get put to good use!

Pipe is sold

I wouldn’t add any type of vin plate on any vehicle without the instruction from the state Motor Vehicle Commission where the vehicle is titled. I would be surprised if any state is ok with someone adding a non standard plate that was not stamped by the manufacturer of the vehicle in the location of...

Tool is sold.

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