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In the states, there is no nut to add tension, just a cotter pinned spring.

Good point :-) I have a mix of Ford and Morris cars (Canadian and UK), easily mix them up... but the theory is much the same.

Use a socket the handle fits in & use a drill motor to turn it. There is a
heavy valve grease that works great for keeping them working for...

I have been splitting both sides of later caps & wire wilding back the cuts. Works.
Bill Bohlen sells a seal set that fits early or late axles with neoprene seals. Specify when ordering.

There isn't room here to talk much about the Keefer Family. I lived a block away from them not knowing the wild tales of their earlier years. Just one story of when they lived on the rugged island in the middle of a growing Idaho Falls. ... Fred had a pet bear that slept crosswise in bed with him, making it difficult to sleep. The bear escaped and...

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I’m always learning about rare T accessory parts and this is another one!
Just maybe you’ll find the rest of the oil filter but I doubt it will be easy. That’s another old T part that got thrown away over time that was laying in the corner of old garages.

Spoken for.

Here is a 26/27 amp meter. Looks like an original, but I am not sure. Needle moves, don’t know if it works. $25.00. Email me at address in pictures. Thanks Dan.
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While its the same size as a 26/26 ammeter the 30-30 range...

Never thought to use feet - will try that. My arms get pretty tired from the 'CPR' method...Thanks John.

Stand kind of bowleged on the tire with your feet at 4 and 8 o'clock. Rock your weight from one foot to the other and work your way to 12 noon being careful not to pinch the tube between the bead and rim.

A little touch up

Sold to Scott

I see the first lobe heel is ground below the bearing surface. Likely a Chaffin grind.
I removed one for a growing knocking issue. It was also black finished. It did perform well.
This cam REQUIRES a front thrust washer set up.

Thanks Kevin and Steve.

Place the ad on HCCA Classifieds. They charge $$ for pictures tho.

What a treasure trove you are assembling. Each one has special charms. I will work from some as time permits. I hope you don't mind.
Thanks, Thanks, Thanks.
Rich

Just in case you don't have it. Found on the internet - operating instructions. Looks like its plugged into another device . I would also suggest checking the bulb for voltage
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I'm think that the growler is hooked up to a main device for power leaving it up to you
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I'll be in Luray in May

Hi Rich,

Looks like this is a regrind from Chaffins. Am I correct?
Or is this one brand new?

Thanks!

Steven

I broke a two piece valve in half in my car. The two pieces were screwed together

Norman,
There were about 120 Model T's from 23 states and Canada. We had planned the tour with hopes of even greater attendance, but were pleased with the results considering last June was a time of the highest gasoline prices in history. An excellent article about the Wonderful Wisconsin Tour was printed in the September-October, 2022 issue of...

Alex
I will take it. PM sent.

Hello, I sold my 1923 Roadster to the Snap On Corp. and they had a peddlers box built for Snap On and Blue Point tools. and I have pictures of the finished car at the Snap On Headquarters in Kenosha Wi., I have the plans from the company that made the box for them, I was going to build a sister to it. My name is Jim 970-373-8864.

Thanks John, that was the type of installation I am interested in! By the way Dan, they make them in a 120MPH version so it could work for guys like you too! ;)

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Frank,

Thank you for your help by posting the image.

Don

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Jay, I'll take them

I'll shoot you an email Jim

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We will be there!! We are looking forward to getting out of the Flagstaff snow (over 160 inches this season!!). Will be bringing some very early Jones and Warner speedometers and clocks and some early Ford setups (1911-1927). I look forward to seeing many of you in Tulare. Russ Furstnow

I saw this ad just after it was posted, but with no picture I didn't bite ...

Hopefully someone will post a photo. Still curious to see what style it is.

The 6 volt Optima has terminals central at each end of the battery. They can also be mounted each way around. Generally in a T battery carrier they are mounted diagonally anyway, so it is easy to get the terminals organised to suit the cable lengths.

Allan from down under.

My DeSoto has a brass plaque on the dash that advises occupants
not to lower the windows at speeds in excess of 200mph. Gotta be
safe !

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------ Auto Industries of 12 October 1922 (p 748) carried the following story, ' Rouge Plant Builds Most of Ford Bodies (Detroit 9 October).' The article states Ford is now building all bodies for its models (cars?) at the River Rouge Plant. The reason was the termination/sale of the Beaudette Company, Pontiac, Michigan to Fisher Bodies. The...

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I have been running aluminum gears on my T's and not very noisy. My hearing is quite good. I can hear my wife and son talking 2 rooms away with the doors open. They are about 40 feet away. Sometimes even hear neighbors talking. The next house is about 200' away. I would NOT use a fiber gear especially with a generator. Fiber has a reputation for...

These are the things dreams are made of. Don't get me started.
It was fun to see.
I'm glad you found a home for it.

Darel, one day I asked Fred why he painted it red? He replied, At the time I always wanted a red Model T. He had restored this car before he got #220 from Kim.

I used this car as my guidance when I was doing the upholstery and top for my 1911.

Pat, I agree that the car looks fine in red and it is a stellar buy at the price. You would not be able...

Hood for 1911 Buick 2 cylinder! Rare item.

Three years is good for a battery
In my diesel dually I run Walmart
premium batteries because they
have a full 3 year free replacement
policy with no pro rating.
Everyone else has one year
free replacement- then pro rated.

FJ

There is the possibility it is very early Model A before the changes to how the pinion was made and assembled. Not later V8/B enclosed driveshaft.
You might try posting it on AACA what is it section or over on Fordbarn.com in the Model A section.

The one in the middle and the one on the left are two variations of the exact same thing. Either one will work fine for you. The measurement from the inside top (part that goes against the top of the crossmember) to the cotter pin hole is the only measurement that matters.

I’ve got a spare pair of 9 leaf clamps I’d sell. $100 for the pair. Email...

Hello Mark,

I'd like to buy your rear fender brackets if they're still available. I'll contact you regarding shipping and payment.

Thanks,
Mark Wing
Tin Lizzies of Albuquerque
msjbwing@msn.com
505-331-8741

I think any kind of load would be OK to keep the Delco generator from running away. In normal service, the generator would run from time to time to charge the batteries or carry a load, or both. A string of incandescent light bulbs or a DC motor or 2 or 3 cheap 120 v electric heaters in a parallel setup would probably do for a load. A battery...

Please read the ad and all the follow up comments to understand what we are offering.

Thanks for the great response for keys.
I have several left, please send number(s) you are looking for and I will get back.

Thanks again.

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I used that line on some Marines in an armored unit who were displaying a tank.
You guys are gonna shoot someone's eye out! and they just laughed.
That movie was HILARIOUS!

FOUND!!!!!!! Seattle library sent me an email they found their only copy. Seems it was out on loan. They informed me I have been added to the list, I'm number 3 and waiting.

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I am interested in the wheels. Please call me at 503-728-3476 Thanks Ted

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The photo shows my two originals on the right, then two of the four originals I purchased, and then the four that came with the radiator support package. Any comments?

I bet the rods aint welded up in that 1! :lol:

Bill, my T has an ammeter that I believe is like yours. When it gets sticky, I remove the back of it and spray it real good with starting fluid. Let it dry, reassemble, and it's good for another 5 or 6 years. Electronic parts cleaner would probably work also, but I never seem to have any around.