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Hi All,
When I was restoring the front seat spring for my Dec.24 Touring, I found this steel tag attached to one of the springs. It has the number A85696. Does anybody know what its purpose is? A part number? Installation company? Worker's ID?
Let me know what you think, please.
Thanks,
John
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I have this Ford: The Victor Lamp Co. acetylene headlight. It is a steel body with a brass rim. What year was this from? What is the chance of finding a mate to it?

Thank you

Adam

So the forum occasionally mentions shorting sparkplugs to the head to see the effect of losing that cylinder. Is there any risk to the coils by doing this?

...or cloned. I got an e-mail that says was sent form you...

Time to change your password

: ^ (

Keith

I see the HCCA now has digital memberships available for less than the cost of normal memberships.

You would not have to wonder when you receive your magazine in the mail. You get it the same day as everyone else.
Will no longer have coffee stains on the pages from the Postman reading it before you do.

What is the possibility that the MTFCA will...

Saw this the other day, what are your thoughts. My first thought, how would you set the floats? Looks like they are headed down hill???
Original or home made?
Not mine just interesting, worthy of some discussion
Kevin

Pretty sure it's not Bosch.

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Installing a new 280 camshaft into a 26 engine.
Apparently someone had installed an earlier cam ( pre 24 style) as it has the longer front bearing,…. Not a huge issue as I can cut the bearing to the required length on my lathe.
This engine engine was rebuilt recently, so I am going to try and re use the bearings. The location pins for the bearing...

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I think previously 2 people gave me their number, foolish me never saved it. As most people said, and I agree, aide of someone with a few iq points above mine will be beneficial. Is anyone in the general Kissimmee area of central Florida near Saint Cloud? It would be nice if someone could stop by and give it a look over, tell me how much of an...

Trying to become proficient, (well, I'd settle for just get by ) in changing a clincher tire, I saw mentioned in an archived post a reference to DVD by Fred Houston and Mike Bender. I don't see it available here in Resources, nor do I see it available at Snyder's nor Lang's. Anyone familiar with this DVD and/or know where to get a copy?

Thanks,...

If you haven't had your T out in awhile and miss the sight and sounds we all love, this video will help you get by. Steven at Flivver Channel makes good videos. Thanks Steven and Evan for brightening my day. :)

Just thought I would post this for you guys wanting a prewar meet. I have no connection to it.
Go to their website and see what they are going to have a free prewar swap meet. Dan
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Thinking about trying to make it home this spring (been stuck working in FL) and thinking about the reunion and rally as it may be able to do both. Ideally I would make it home dial in the 29 Buick and 26 Speedster get the trailer set and hit the road camping along the way. Of course we all know how every 2 hour project turns into a week project...

What would be a good source for thin wrenches... Example holding a post nut while tightening the cable nut on a starter switch.

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This is a first for me, but it looks like an electric cowl light for T?
I think it will bolt up to the oil lamp bracket.
What's your thoughts?

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These large wing nut style studs were in with a bunch of T Parts.
Anybody know what there are for. 3/8 course thread steel stud w/ chrome plated brass wing nuts approx. 3 inches overall length. IMG_1445.jpeg

I replaced my sediment Bowl and I reused the old petcock after clearing the blockage on the top of it and the petcock is leaking not from the threads but the actual valve part, the spinning part. how might I be able to fix this? I did though disassemble the petcock valve to clean and uninstall and reinstall it but there was no gasket or anything.

Could someone help me identify the arm in the photo below. It is the length of a Pitman arm and has the same keyway notch but the unknown arm is straight whereas a pitman arm is angled at about a 45 degree angle. Anyone know what this straight arm fits?

The ball is 1 round but shows wear, measuring 0.944 and 0.90 in diameter. I guess this is...

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The National Tour in Alberta, Canada will be here before you know it. Send in your registration now!

Make checks payable to Foothills Model T Ford Club. It's important that the name appears just like this because of Canadian banking regulations.

Hotel and campsite information can be found here:

Looking forward to see you in Canada in July!

Who has cornered the market on Inside Oil Lines?
Who has some?

completing the rebuild of an engine. Getting ready to install the head.
should there be lock washer used on the head bolts ?

Thank you

John

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Hey team, I'm stuck again :). For those that dont know, i am the 3rd generation owner of a 1926 Model T. In 1961, my grandpa bought it from the son of the original owner. I inherited this 26 T Touring in October and have been learning a lot. My Dad told me that when he dies that this forum is the best source of information around.

In a previous...

Earlier today I came across some online photos of new clincher rims. They looked like a nice copy of Hayes rims. I did manage to find the company's website, which has contact info but not much detailed information. I don't know that I need a new rim, but somebody here might like to be aware of these.

Does anyone remember this part or know what it was used for, of why it is no longer used?

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What is the proper name for the metal tips that are crimped onto the 5/8 woven cotton top boot straps? I can't find any, because I don't know what they are called.

Hello all,

Using my dad's Model T account as he passed away last year, leaving behind Model T's & A's ranging from a frame and parts in a field, to running '14 speedster, '24 Tourer, '26 Runabout, '29 Cabriolet (which everyone wants, but don't ask), '30 Coupe, another mostly there '30-31 coupe, pickup pieces and parts and parts of a TT in a...

What is best way to modify A cranks for use in a T?
Asking about the rear flange specifically. Thanks Dan

I was offered a box of various T parts, and generally I say No thanks as I begin to think of my poor children that will have to clean up at some point.... but looking closely on the pictures something caught my eyes:
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Its made of bakelit I think, rather heavy with the usual 4 terminals but 8...

Confused again. I purchased left and right inner rear Axle sleeves, but they're not oriented like the old sleeves I removed. Both axles have the dimple facing outward as they are inserted (ie, closest to the differential), but one sleeve has the dimple on the inner end. I need to reverse the arrow (sleeve opening) to make one fit. Here are a...

1926 T touring.

I have watched Mitch Taylor’s YouTube of replacing starter and searched similar posts here….but all missing the key piece….how to remove that spring holder after removing the lock nut?

In this video, between 14:35 and 14:40. It comes out a small bit, but afraid to force anything…

Any tips on what I’m missing?

I had a small leak...

I don't have any color to let me know what I have read. It started two days ago and when I tried to log in it stays the same. Does anybody have the same problem?

It's more stuck than anything. I replaced the three pedal return springs and tested the brakes (stopped the wheels from turning) but it stayed.
1) Pedal is wedged against the hogshead.
2) Back and forth play in the pedal.
3) Gap in the brake pedal.
So, how to fix?
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Greetings All,

My name is John Stokes, and I am from New Zealand. I had been a frequent contributor to this forum during the period I was researching for my book, Ford in New Zealand. The assistance I received from through this forum was invaluable and I shall never forget it.

I have produced a second book. The first one, Putting the Car Before...

See above duplicate post

I'm considering to replace the cast iron pistons with aluminium pistons. I can see I can choose between Grant and Hastings rings of which the Grant rings are considerably cheaper than Hastings.
What are the difference apart from price? And what are the recommendations?

Been there, done that, have the T shirt!!

Don’t have timer available. Could someone answer questions in photo? FYI: am going to make insulator and the 4 contacts. IMG_1027.jpeg

I recall the original feed pipe pack nuts have the felt packing in them. From what I remember, they seemed to have been soaked in a sticky substance.
What is it that Ford put on those felts?

Does anyone have a trick to make the new spring clamps fit on the original springs? They seem to be just a hair too short.........

The parts houses all seem to be out of these - anyone know of a source for these?
These are the ones that mount next to the top saddles.

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This is one of the running board splash shields that came with my 1914 Runabout project. It does not look like the one in the Rootlieb catalog. Is this the correct one for my car? I realize I need to repair the small section cut out of the top front edge. Thanks, Art

Does anyone have a paint code from Ditzler, Sherwin Williams or any other supplier for the 26-27 maroon paint? wasn't it called Coach Maroon?

I read with interest and concern of the recent posts regarding shortages for spare parts. In this recent post we see issues with outside oil lines, rings for cast iron pistons, thrust washers, bushings and other wear items. In the not too distant past we experienced shortages with head gaskets, generator regulators, gas tanks, etc. Some supplies...

Does this style of luggage drag fold, if so how? Thanks.
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A new Model T was sold without them. If your rims are good enough, flaps are superfluous. Does anybody here disagree? If so, why?

Hi everyone

I am new to the Ford Model T and am very interested in maintaining and restoring this classic car. I would like to know the important maintenance tips to keep it running well and what parts need replacing or repairing most often. Also, are there any resources that would be helpful for a beginner like me? If anyone has experience...

Having had a 27 coupe for 55 years, plus, I am aware of many of the differences in the bodies and doors of 1926-27 coupes. One area where there was a difference was the trunk floor pan. Can anyone post side by side photos of the coupe trunk floor pans for both years for comparison? I know my 27 trunk floor pan is different from the replacement...

I have an old Roof head for model T. The head is complete except for the pushrods.

Can somebody help me with information about this head. Is it possible to buy parts ? Is it possible to get drawings of the pushrods.

I know there are some different types of Roof heads. I am not sure which type I have. I can send pictures.

I live in Sweden.

what seal o you use rope style or modern if modern what brand
thanks tom

I have tried to go to the Texas T Parts website several times over the last week, and I always get DNS address could not be found. Have they gone out of business? I tried birdhaven also but get nowhere.

Don’t have timer available. Could someone answer questions in photo. FYI: am going to make insulator and the 4 contacts.

Hello, I used to have a 28 A coupe and let it go in 2020. I miss that car and love the look of the 26-27 T roadsters. Id post this as a wanted posting in the classified but cant without being an MTFCA member. I'm in the Kansas City area and searching for a 26-27 roadster. The car doesn't need to be perfect, complete or even running but the body...

I have a set of original RM brakes that I wanted to put on my 26 ruxtell rearend. I did not realize that the improved axle doesn't have the bolt at the back of the drum like the earlier cars. I am thinking of fabricating a steel plate to attach to the spring perch bolt and the radius rod bolt. Trying to work with what I have, 26 rear ruxtell and...

Should one put a washer BETWEEN the bottom (forward) hole of the rear bracket and the frame to make up for the thickness of the fender? The top (rear) hole goes thru the bracket and the fender. Or is the thickness of the fender so negligible that the bracket will just bend enough to pull it up against the frame anyway?

I understand the meet may possibly be in Porterville?

Going to take a few crankshafts to the grinder.

Lining them up I see difference in web thickness, any advantage to either. None are marked EE that I can see, I’ll be cleaning them up and taking some measurements to see if they are worth grinding. Have a need for 2 of them now and a spare is always good.

Car starts up and up and runs fine, then loses power & stalls out. Wait awhile starts up, repeat. Plugs look like this. Thoughts?

Im sure many of you know Bill Bennett from Visalia,Ca who is the head mechanic for the Blain Foundation and a major part of the Ragtime Racers. Unfortunately we got a shock and we lost him early this morning. This was a sudden loss and is still very much just sinking in. Please think of him and all his family blood or oil related. We will all miss...

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Barn find Stewart speedometers.

Please see pictures.

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I was wondering if something like this could be used in an early acetylene headlight. Thoughts?

A question about the null point:

Last month I rebuilt several starters for my son and me. This month is generators. One of the generators I shelved had bad third brush insulation which ultimately grounded both ends of the field windings. I took a photo of the brush plate as a reference. After replacing the bearings and installing the NOS Fun...

Good morning,
I have this dash clock and the key wind is stuck. My question is is this one worth sending to a clock smith for repair and does anyone know any good smiths to do the work. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Decades ago, there was a guy in California who advertised in The Vintage Ford, a service where he offered 12 volt generators for Model T's. He apparently used a late 1950's Ford 12 volt generator that he adapted to a Model T front plate and as I recall it was gear driven, like an original T generator. Does anyone remember this guy and his...

I am looking at getting a set of rims from Australia. Does anyone have experience doing this? What was the import / duty process like?

I just got a U-Joint off eBay for my '15 T (the one in primer), but looks like I made a mistake. What is this one off of?

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Decided to make a post about my journey wooding, yes not re-wooding, my late father’s 1919 roadster. He had a customer wood setup and was very makeshift and not stable. Needless to say, it sure didn’t hold up after an almost serious accident. Coming up a road and a driver to my right inches out to block my lane and wait for the other lane to stop...

I found the original installation and operating instructions for the Warford Heavy Duty (cast Iron case) 6 speed (reduction, normal, overdrive) transmission. It was in a box of stuff I gave to the new owner of my TT. Paid him a visit this weekend, and was able to retrieve this and some other goodies. The instructions (and tranny) were specific for...

So my parents used to have a complete collection of National Geographics back to 1928. When they tossed them decades ago, I ripped out the back covers that had the big ads. I was just looking thru them, and found this...
To be hanged up in the shop...
Thought ya'll would enjoy...

Wondering if the 'vette driver lived in Pasadena......

Wondering if I should replace this drive shaft now that it's out of my 1915 roadster. The thrust bearing cut a groove, visible in the photo. I'm installing a modern pinion bearing from Texas T Parts which I assume is the old Fun Projects design.

Phil

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Here’s a real Model T photo that’s actually real and shows what I think is a 16 T Touring. What’s interesting is the tool box on the running board and how’s its attached using extra long bolts. Makes me wonder why the long bolts used and maybe it’s all they had at the time?
The hood is covered for some reason and probably for cold weather using...

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I don't know the proper term for this piece but it's that curved metal piece on the brake lever that holds the clutch in neutral when pulled back to 90° or fully back. Mine appears to be worn out. Is it supposed to be like that? It looks like the bolt has eaten into it is there a way I can fix this or do I have to replace that whole bar?...

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Is the optimum engine running temperature when the motometer reads near the mid-line?...

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I recently visited the website IMCDB or The Internation Movie Car Database and there are quite a few T's on their list. Does anyone on this forum own a T that has been in a movie? Just Curious.

I think this only took a few minutes.
Could use your hot opinions.

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Bill passed early this morning in Visalia, CA. I met bill years ago, we had swap spaces across from each other and the Bakersfield swap meet at Kern county fairgrounds. Bill was a very talented man always willing to lend a helping hand. He worked for Brian Blain at his car collection. Bills interests included among others, Model T Fords, antique...

Is there any infomation about the Swap meet that took the place of the old Bakersfield meet in California? Is there going to be one this year?

I had to replace a worn large timing gear today. As usual, the original nut was butchered and pitted around the sea surface.
This tool is T2333, camshaft gear nut wrench.
It is useless as is. The crank in the handle guarantees it will crank off the nut, butchering it on the way.
I made a keeper of sorts. The large washer goes over the nut, the...

Wife loves antique shopping, we were at a local place this past weekend and I noticed a shelf of old oil cans (pictured) for sale.. None stamped with Ford, but numerous Eagle brand.
I picked up these three for $20 to have in the shop.
Kind of stirs the imagination as to what else existed in the shop/garage these came from......

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OK, I picked up a couple roadster bodies, fixer uppers, to go on a '26 running gear I have. How do I tell if they are '26 or '27? All I could find is there are lots of differences, but no explanation what they are. Any help to identify the years?

My father recently bought this headlight switch. It has a bracket we have never seen before and the bracket has Pat. Pending stamped on the top side. It mounts on the steering column. We were wondering if anyone had seen one like it before. If so do you know who made it or any other info on it?

Folks. I have perused McCalley and this Forum. I want to make sure i am correct. Early 1926 coupe was either Black or Channel Green. Early in 1926, paint was enamel. Later in 1926 paint went to Pyroxylin. Paint chips no longer exist. There are pictures on site of coupes in approximate period colors. There are no formulas for the enamel but there...

Hi all,
I'm about to install the right front kick panel on my 25 touring. Does the panel fit against the outside of the metal floor lip, or behind it? The original seems to go against the outside, but it's in poor condition and I can't tell. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. John
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I am 6'3 and would like to purchase a 26-27 sedan. In terms of leg room, would the tudor or fordor be a better choice for me?

Thank you,

Paul

Got a couple ingots of Babbitt marked “hard copper “.
From what I am reading that should mean it has high lead content.
These are older ingots, so wonder if they are still the same. Any one have an idea if they are useable for any thing but hammers? Thanks Dan.

I noticed this Rajo oil accessory on a car listing and was curious, what it would be for? An oil level indicator?

Found these in my collection of Model T Parts any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.