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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.

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Help with steam engine id?

Last post by kevinf « Mon Nov 08, 2021 6:37 pm
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by Angmar » Fri Nov 05, 2021 4:13 pm

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Wondering if any of you have good infromation on this engine and or where I can go to get more information on it.
thanks in advance.

Meant to put this in the off topic, not sure how to move it now.

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That last photo is of a duplex pump
Steam cylinders on one side and the pump cylinders on the other. Used as a boiler feed pump.

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 6:37 pm
Inner Tubes

Last post by Chris Haynes « Mon Nov 08, 2021 1:00 pm
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by m_p_dean@yahoo.com » Sat Oct 23, 2021 1:13 pm

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OK, everybody hates these what should I get questions. I have a '17 Touring car with clincher wheels. I bought a new set of 30X3 1/2 Wards R/S tires. I need to get some tubes, and would rather not repair more flats than I need to. I'm OK with rubber stems. So, what should I get , and from where?

I might as well ask the next annoying question. If...

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I am very happy with the heavy tubes with metal stems that are made by Bloxley Tire Co.

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 1:00 pm
Looking for a ball bearing universal ball cap = ?

Last post by TRDxB2 « Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:38 pm
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by Michel » Thu Nov 04, 2021 3:04 am

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Hi,

Is anybody knowing how to get the Model T part Ball Bearing Universal ball cap, no machining to the tail shaft required ?

Usual Model T parts suppliers, Lang's (Part 3369BBD), Snyder's, Mac's, Texas T .... say that they have been without getting any during the last 12 months

Would somebody have one (or several) available ? Or would know...

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If you wish to break a transmission main shaft, go ahead!

To be fair, you should explain what would cause that. I do see a difference in design of the two ball bearing units. One has a very short collar compared to an original or the other bearing model. That would concern me. In addition, how would one do a press fit of the ball cap bearing to...

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:38 pm
Help identifying car in photo

Last post by Dropacent « Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:27 pm
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by TFan » Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:17 pm

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A friend asked if I could tell what kind of car this is and I did not have an answer, so now I bring it to this great group of knowledgeable folks. It appears to have a 1931 Ohio plate and the friend that is asking is the little girl with her dad holding her. She is now 90 something. Thanks Jim

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Blennerhassett island has a very interesting history, worth looking up! T

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:27 pm
two piece drive shaft tube ID

Last post by RGould1910 « Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:14 pm
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by Don ellis » Sat Nov 06, 2021 6:48 pm

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Can someone help with the year this tube was used? I would like to pair it with the correct front ball.
thanks

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Yea, 13 would be my guess.

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:14 pm
Location of Grease Fittings on Ruckstell Shifter Housing…

Last post by Dropacent « Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:14 pm
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by MichaelPawelek » Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:16 pm

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Does anyone have a picture copy of the location where Stan Howe used to install the fittings? Thank you…..

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Aye, there’s the rub, Larry HOWEVER! …………. Of course the early style doesn’t need extra lubrication. Stan had it correct. AE859352-5301-4503-9CFB-E2DF952BA2D2.jpeg

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:14 pm
Car Cover Recommendation

Last post by DHort « Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:03 pm
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by Humblej » Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:53 pm

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Looking for a dust cover for my T. Had one I really liked that was a light green cotton material, bought back in the 1970's. Anyone have good experience with new covers? Intend for inside use for dust control.

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Interesting. Same question is on Model T Club of Facebook and it is a different poster. Same week.

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:03 pm
Headlight plumbing

Last post by Original Smith « Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:05 am
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by dykker5502 » Wed Nov 03, 2021 4:53 pm

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Hi,
I've just received the plumbing kit for gas headlights and wonder how the pipes ran around the radiator.
Apparently a pipe is going from the splash apron at the gasgenerator along the fram in drivers/left side (if generator sits on the running board there which I believe it did most often with Lhd).
The pipe ends in a T joint that are soldered...

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Mark, is the shellac flexible enough so it won't crack when going over the flared ends? I had to bend each end of the pipe, R & L slightly, so the tubing would go through the radiator and mate up to the tubing.

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 11:05 am
Fan Lubrication

Last post by Original Smith « Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:52 am
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by George House » Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:44 pm

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Howdy friends,... since my ‘26 engine is out for a rebuild, I turned my attention to a wobbly fan and fan pulley. I removed the 4 screws and the fan from the pulley and saw the shaft looked good. Then I determined I must’ve included modern needle bearings many years ago. The entire assembly seemed a bit dry. I then consulted my repro Ford T lube...

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I used rear axle oil in mine, 90/140. I never checked the oil level, but it's a good idea to do so occasionally, as it does go somewhere after years of use.

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:52 am
Replacement Brake Shoes

Last post by Original Smith « Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:31 am
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by Tadpole » Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:18 am

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I am replacing my brake shoes with the one piece with modern lining, because going is fun but stopping can be nice too.

These old shoes don't look familiar to me, are they correct? Anyway they are getting replaced.
My brake cams don't look too bad to me, but I assume they are pretty old as they both have Ford script.

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I have old stock lined shoes in all of my cars. Keep in mind, more than one company made them. I like the flanged type the best.

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:31 am
WARNING: Hi volume oil line failure

Last post by speedytinc « Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:41 am

by speedytinc » Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:41 am

High volume outside oiler kit.

Tightening the 3/8 flair nut & it acted stripped. The nut had actually split off some threads. The flair nut is obviously cast, not billet. This is on a motor with under 100 miles. Not time enough for fatigue. What if it failed down the road??? This would have gone catastrophic fast. New 6K motor lost!! Cheapest...

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Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:41 am
Moto meter

Last post by DanTreace « Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:34 am
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by John L » Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:20 am

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Where can I get the thermometer insert for a Boyce motor meter ? I can’t seem to find any parts supplier.

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Try Restoration Supply Company, Calif. www.RestorationStuff.com

Page 62 in catalog is thermometer for the Senior size meter , the smaller Junior size (used on smaller cars like the T) replacement isn't available.

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Last post by DanTreace
Mon Nov 08, 2021 8:34 am
15/16 Hood former question

Last post by DanTreace « Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:58 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Sun Nov 07, 2021 5:58 pm

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What belongs in these two little holes?

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Original '15-'16 observed have that round head single slot wood screw there to affix that lower edge of the hood former, on each side.

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Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:58 pm
Class, here is your assignment: tell us what you did (with your T) last summer!

Last post by TonyB « Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:38 pm
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by WayneJ » Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:20 am

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Class, here is your assignment: tell us what you did (with your Model T) last summer. Remember, without photos, it didn't happen.

So last year we had a Virtual Tour of past years travels in our Model Ts. So now, as some of us are putting the Ts away for winter, how about a recap of your Model T adventures from the past year. Even if you have...

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This year was the year of driving the 24 Coupe.
I have been doing some repairs on the 14 Touring and plan to some work on the speedster so this year has been the year of driving the Coupe. It’s been on four week long tours, Joshua Tree, San Francisco, Spokane and Southern Arizona.
The last one was the most challenging as it was progressive with...

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Last post by TonyB
Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:38 pm
Animated video of early Ford Production Line

Last post by DHort « Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:22 pm
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by Dave_Kriegel » Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:41 am

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Interesting computer animation

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Young man did a nice job putting that together. Wonder if he has ever had a ride?

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Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:22 pm
How often do you change your Oil?

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sun Nov 07, 2021 2:00 pm
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by Model T Ron » Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:44 pm

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I realize that many Model T's do not get driven much so once a year oil changes should be fine. However lets say your having a good year of driving.....After how many miles do you change the oil?

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What the book says:
When
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Explanation of weight oils then and now
Light = SAE 20
Medium = SAE 30
Heavy = SAE 40
So we know definitively that Ford specified SAE 20 when your Model T was new. Back in those days there was no such thing as detergent oil, and multi – viscosity oil was also decades in the future....

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Sun Nov 07, 2021 2:00 pm
Is This GL4 or GL5?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:22 am
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by MichaelPawelek » Sat Nov 06, 2021 1:02 pm

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Went to the auto parts store to get fluid to replace on two Ruckstell’s. Found this in the correct weight but the label is confusing me. It says it’s rated GL5 for differentials but GL4 for non-synchromesh transmissions. So is it GL4 or GL5?

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Ford didn't seem to be too particular about what you put in the rear axle. Grease, oil, both, whatever. I'd think a fluid lubricant, like a 90W, would be best. I don't see how a # 2 or heavier grease could be expected to stay where needed in an axle, especially in cold weather. I'd also think that it would be difficult to tell how much you had in...

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Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:22 am
Poll: Do you have Model T OCD ?

Last post by Colin Mavins « Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:04 am
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by Ruxstel24 » Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:13 pm

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Model T OCD...obsessive collection disorder ! :lol:
I am convinced my father had it bad. Just when I think I’ve found all of a certain parts.... I find a box full of more.
I bet I’m up to 50 spindles !! :shock:
Starters and boxes full of noses and brush holders
Dozens !! Same thing with generators and housings. 20-30 axle housings, it goes on....

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My Dad always said he could keep the T running for another 50 years with his parts stash I believe it's more like 100 years . My son asked me what would I do if a power window switch went on the 1967 Ambassador. It is a one year only part , the answer was go up in the attic to the box marked AMC power window switches and motors. I have learned...

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Last post by Colin Mavins
Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:04 am
Sudden Magneto Failure

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:48 pm
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by paddy1998 » Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:31 pm

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I was driving my 22/23 Touring (26 engine) on magneto and everything was going swimmingly at 41 mph on smooth pavement when all of a sudden it just died. No clanging, no strange noises, no sputtering, just dead same as if I switched it off. I put the pedal in neutral and rolled to a stop.

No looses wires, nothing apparently broken. Starts and...

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Now, aren't you glad you didn't go about recharging magnets? ;)

Sounds like you have or had an intermittent short in the mag post. If it happens again, at least you won't wig out and should have a plan of action already to go.

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:48 pm
Lower extension for a Moto Meter.

Last post by dykker5502 « Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:25 pm
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by MichaelPawelek » Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:47 pm

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Has anyone added a coil of copper wire or a spring to the bottom of their Moto meter so it actually extends into the radiator water and registers properly?
The 24 Coupe I’m working on now has a flat tube radiator and cools so well that the water level never comes up high enough to touch the Moto meter and I just don’t get a decent reading. The...

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Get rid of that waterpump! You obviously don't need it! 15 million T's where made without them.

Michael, Could you be a bit more specific please? 😊

You wrote somewhere that you have a waterpump on your car.

Model T's did not have waterpumps from factory (except for the first 2500 back in 1908).

Somebody have dome symptom treating by adding...

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Last post by dykker5502
Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:25 pm
Flywheel?

Last post by Allan « Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:02 pm
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by George Hand » Fri Nov 05, 2021 6:37 pm

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Will an Aluminum Hogshead allow enough room for a Flywheel w/ring gear for future conversion to a Starter Hogshead & starter. if an Engine had to come out for a repair would that be a good time to add the Flywheel w/ring gear? George

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A 26-7 trans cover may bolt on an 11 but the pedal shafts will not align with the bands. If you change the whole trans to make the bands line up with the pedal shafts, the pan will not fit due to the wider brake band. Staying with any of the earlier parts without the wide brake drum gets around these complcations.

Allan from down under.

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Sat Nov 06, 2021 7:02 pm
Are our T’s worth more for scrap?

Last post by 20touring « Sat Nov 06, 2021 6:20 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Thu Nov 04, 2021 6:20 pm

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Just saw a couple of videos on YouTube that made me mad.
Seems that WW2 ships that were sunk in the Java sea have disappeared from the bottom of the sea.
Someone is scraping them out. Yes, going down and blowing them up for the metal. Whole ships where sailors died are being removed.
They are after pre atomic metal. Story said that all metal...

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The irony here is the same people that want pre-atomic metal so it isn’t radioactive are using microwaves and 5G iPhones both of which bombard the user with dangerous cancer causing levels of radiation!

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Sat Nov 06, 2021 6:20 pm
Won’t be long now

Last post by Norman Kling « Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:46 am
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by Dollisdad » Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:40 pm

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A few years ago we had to attend a family event in December in Moses Lake Wa. We flew up there and rented a car to the hotel. There was ice on the roads. In the morning, we got up and the sun was out, however, it didn't get over about 20 degrees and the ice didn't melt all day. To me, who has lived 85 years in southern California, it was very...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:46 am
Floorboards

Last post by Humblej « Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:25 pm
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by BLB27 » Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:07 pm

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What coating/paint should I use on my new floorboards? Were the factory boards painted?

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26-27 floor boards were painted black at the factory, what particular black paint is up to you. I had good results with water based enamel from Home Depot.

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Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:25 pm
See an Item on floorboard of 1927 Coupe

Last post by DanTreace « Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:18 pm
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by BLB27 » Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:47 pm

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There is a hard rubber piece on top of the metal hand brake plate which is shown in the photo. The suppliers catalogs do not have it. Does anyone know where it could be obtained? Maybe it was added by the owner and not from the factory. 20211031_152737.jpg

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With the holes around the perimeter of that rubber draft protector, likely there was a metal frame too, most accessory pieces had a frame. Or sometimes just padded artificial leather pieces. Many types were made for the Ford.

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Last post by DanTreace
Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:18 pm
E & J headlamp questions, 1911 3 passenger Roadster

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:19 pm
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by jaybee47 » Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:22 am

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Just acquired a 1911 3 passenger Roadster and have many questions about its parts so I could learn more.
Pictures attached. Mounting bolt type? Painted or painted interior? As I continue with restoration, mostly cosmetic, I'll post again as I come across things that I am unfamiliar with. Thank you. E&J lamp,a.jpg

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I guess that makes it even more incorrect! Not incorrect, just a different way to do it. ;)

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:19 pm
Hershey 2021 Video... FINALY!

Last post by Sean Butler « Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:48 pm
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by Sean Butler » Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:27 am

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After finally driving back to the west coast and to my editing station, this year's video. Nothing fancy here. Twenty-five minutes of clips cobbled together for those of you who couldn't make the journey. Sorry if it's long. I did edit out about 41% of the clips I shot. It's always hard to make those decisions...

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That's Fred Hoch in/on his Mercer Raceabout. It is said, What Fred doesn't know about Mercers isn't worth knowing . After the car show we had the thrill of seeing him blaze down Hersheypark Drive.

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Last post by Sean Butler
Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:48 pm
how to remove glass off stewart magnetic type 3178

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:25 pm
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by Unprr » Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:05 pm

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I just picked up a Stewart Magnetic Type 3. I’m trying to get the glass off, to clean behind it. How do I remove it.

Thanks in advance.

George
Unprr@cox.net

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A soak in 10% pickling vinegar would help remove rust. I don't know what it would do to the dial face and odometer numerals.

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Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:25 pm
Late 1927 Connecting Rods

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:45 am
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by ModelTWoods » Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:03 pm

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On EBAY, now, is a set of T connecting rods which are advertised as late 1927 . I have a set of the late 27 'diamond' or 'star' shaped beam rods that are used with the late 27, so called 'tin can' pistons with floating wrist pins. I thought these were the only rods used with the late pistons, but I may be wrong. The late 27 rods on EBAY look like...

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I saw those too, not Model A, no dipper on the big end, and journal end is too small.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:45 am
Ford 1915 and 1918

Last post by Been Here Before « Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:34 am
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by Been Here Before » Thu Nov 04, 2021 1:06 pm

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In 1915 it was announced that Henry Ford had developed influenza. Don't know if this was covered in the United States at the time?
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The during the epidemic in 1918, The virus could be use in selling Ford Cars...
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I wonder why they used the word “expedition “ in the article instead of conference.

May be a check of word use in 1915 may be a start as to why use the word “expedition “ in the article instead of conference.

From a 1913 Websters Dictionary that is on line: (

Expedition

Ex`pe*di tion (?), n. 1. The quality of being expedite; efficient...

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Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:34 am
running 12 pinon

Last post by RichJ « Thu Nov 04, 2021 6:47 pm
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by RichJ » Wed Nov 03, 2021 7:58 am

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Has anyone had experience with running 12 tooth pinon with 40 tooth ring ?
Langs website says NOT FOR USE WITH 40 tooth ring gear.
Thanks in advance.

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THANKS to all for there information.!!!
Is there a remote possibility any one would have a 39 tooth they would part with ?

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Thu Nov 04, 2021 6:47 pm
Good Speed with a KC Warford

Last post by speedytinc « Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:17 pm
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by Model T Ron » Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:44 pm

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For starters I am by no means wanting to know your top end speed rather looking to see what speed people drive with a KC Warford in overdrive. I find that I need to be going over 35 on relatively flat road to use the Overdrive. Because of this I find myself going between Warford 2 and Warford 3 as i like to drive 30 to 38 for the most part....

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1963

Not sure how to make this larger but this is my 1915 Touring

Confirmed +. Really sweet T. Congratulations.

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Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:17 pm
Adjusting toe in

Last post by Art M « Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:38 pm
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by John L » Wed Nov 03, 2021 7:45 pm

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Ok ; got my axle straight and ready to put it back together. What is the best way to adjust toe in ,toe out?

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I agree with Anthony's method. If front linkage is in good condition, I recommend 1/32 to 1/4 inch toe in. Keep in mind that one turn on the tie rod changes the toe in by about .22 inches.
Art Mirtes

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Last post by Art M
Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:38 pm
What have you done with your T in October

Last post by Nathan Pederson « Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:09 am
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by NU2theT » Fri Oct 01, 2021 7:48 pm

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Got the muffler replaced after a small backfire destroyed the last one.

Pulled, cleaned and tightened the ignition switch as well, now for some good fall driving.

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Interesting to see the transmission picture Gary, and looks like excellent work in progress there.
Nate Pederson

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Last post by Nathan Pederson
Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:09 am
How Tiedown a Model T to Trailer

Last post by 130nav « Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:21 am
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by Humblej » Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:51 am

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Trailer tiedowns. For some reason I cannot find this doing a forum search, and it has been some time since I pulled a car trailer, how do folks tie down a model T on a trailer? I will be transporting a 1924 roadster on an open trailer. Plan to do it with the top down, and leave the hood, seat cushion, and floorboards in place. Recommendations?

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That was going to be one of my options. I’m also going to bring a lot of 550 cord and bungees.

Thanks

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Last post by 130nav
Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:21 am
Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Last post by John kuehn « Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:01 am
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by John E. Guitar » Thu Nov 04, 2021 5:48 am

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1916

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Neat picture of a years ago. Makes me wonder what happened over time to the eagle over the entrance door! Is it still there?

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Last post by John kuehn
Thu Nov 04, 2021 9:01 am
Question for the administrators

Last post by Steve Jelf « Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:47 pm
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by DHort » Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:20 am

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Some posts get very long and the only way to refer to each post within that subject is the time it was posted. Is there any way that posts under one subject can be numbered sequentially so that one can refer back to an earlier post? Or refering back to the post Wayne wrote or Steve wrote, so you have to look for that persons name. It would be...

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If you click on the quotation mark, it will copy the whole post to your reply like I just did.
I would rather see them quote only the relevant part of a post, as I just did. :)

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:47 pm
Help with a non charging generator

Last post by Bill Robinson « Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:11 pm
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by BobShirleyAtlantaTx » Wed Nov 03, 2021 6:45 pm

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The generator has been gone through. It motors when voltage is applied, but dose not charge. Third brush is set to neutral I’m thinking it needs to be flashed? Do I need to raise the third brush to flash it? Please walk me through the flashing process. All help and guidance will be greatly appreciated.

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Scott- I was simply passing on a warning that was given to me by a knowledgeable and well-known and respected person who posts on this forum often.

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Last post by Bill Robinson
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:11 pm
Stutzman wheel shop

Last post by Michael Peternell « Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:40 pm
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by Don ellis » Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:42 pm

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I’m sending a set of 21 inch wheels to get rebuilt by Stutzman’s. Do I need to send hub bolts with them?

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Are you saying that Stutzman will not sandblast and paint your rims and hubs?

Not a body shop.

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Last post by Michael Peternell
Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:40 pm
‘25 Coupe Quarter Window Stuck….

Last post by MichaelPawelek « Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:19 pm
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by MichaelPawelek » Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:06 pm

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Cannot find any pictures in my books and this one window is stuck solid and I cannot get it to move. The sliding side piece unlocks fine but no amount of pressure downward gets the glass to move. Even slid a sharp knife between the glass and felt to make sure the glass was not stuck to the felt. Passenger side works fine but the drivers side will...

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I’ll report back in after this weekend when I have time to dive further into this project. I thought retirement meant I would have full time to work on my cars. Was I ever wrong…😊

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Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:19 pm
Little jobs before winter sets in.

Last post by ThreePedalTapDancer « Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:18 pm
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by ThreePedalTapDancer » Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:20 pm

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Replaced the tank, sediment bulb, fuel line and replaced the five ball carburetor. Just checking off the to-do list before I put the T up for winter. It soon will be very cold in my detached garage.

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Yeah, leaving pure water in your engine is not a good thing if you live in an area that goes below freezing. I drain my Ts usually, I have fresh 50/50 antifreeze in my 1909 after I cleaned the radiator a few weeks ago, but I still have an urge to drain it. We blow out our lawn sprinkler systems in mid October for the same reasons due to freezing...

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Last post by ThreePedalTapDancer
Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:18 pm
(Pictures) Unscientific Comparison of Incandescent and LED Bulbs.

Last post by MichaelPawelek « Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:38 pm

by MichaelPawelek » Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:38 pm

About 12 feet from garage door. Will be interesting to try at night.

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Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:38 pm
New style head gasket

Last post by speedytinc « Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:24 am
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by bobt » Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:29 am

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I know that the parts dealers say the new style head gaskets won't work with an aluminum head but I just wonder why? They also say that steel adapters for using 14mm spark plugs are not for use in aluminum heads.--Just wondering. bobt

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As this thread has progressed, I have grown suspicious of some aspects & did my homework.
The original statement is incorrect. The vendors have a warning about using with a Z head specifically, Not high compression heads. My older silicone gaskets have a similar warning. Understandable. Z heads are known to blow out copper gaskets also.

The...

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Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:24 am
Need some education of wire wheels please

Last post by Kevin Pharis « Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:20 am
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by KWTownsend » Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:08 pm

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I am working on a speedster project that has kind of evolved...

I have a set of '26-'27 wire wheels and hubs, but I think this brass-era looking speedster would look better with some 30x3-1/2 wire wheels. However, I know next to nothing about them.

Buffalo? Houk? Pasco? Pharis? What are the pros and cons of some of these? Which are more common?...

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Adding to Frank’s list of wire wheel links...

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Wed Nov 03, 2021 11:20 am
1919-25 Turtle Deck Size

Last post by sweet23 « Wed Nov 03, 2021 7:34 am
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by 20touring » Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:05 pm

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What is the difference in the length and width size of the platform the turtle deck mounts to on the 1919-early’23 vs late’23-1925 ?

I have an original ‘25 Pickup box that I am considering looking for an earlier roadster to convert over to a pickup.
Has anyone done this conversion before? Photos?
Thanks!

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The body under the deck or pickup box is the same. The pickup box over hangs the body structure .

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Wed Nov 03, 2021 7:34 am
Help! 1926/27 rear end, safty hubs, disk brakes, wire wheels

Last post by Mark Gregush « Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:43 pm
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by Mark Gregush » Sun Oct 31, 2021 10:59 pm

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Using stock axles, we are running into a binding issue with the parking brakes when everything is pulled up tight.
The edge of the drums are going past the backing plate by 3/32 to 1/8 inch overhang, and cant be rotated without a lot of force.
I had to beveled edge of the lining along with reducing the thickness to even get drums/rotors on....

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Sorry I misunderstood stretching of the axle. I have read about stretching valve stems by peening, so that is what I was thinking. I just did not connect the dots between that word and what Scott said.
Thanks
Reading the post, I see a couple of ways to go now. As I said in an earlier post, the wire wheel hubs came from 2 different sources, so...

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Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:43 pm
How do you fasten this wood into this spot?

Last post by DanTreace « Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:03 pm
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by fordt » Sun Oct 31, 2021 4:02 pm

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26 roadster, side of cowl wood….There’s no holes top or bottom to put a screw through….just go all the way through the wood into the bracket? Super glue?🤪 Sorry if the picture is sideways!

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Am in the belief that Ford continued to remove wood pieces from the Improved Open cars where he could.

On later open bodies, the floorboard riser has tabs to retain the lower portion of the cowl kick cardboard panel.

And same at the top, that is reason for the single tab there, fit the panel under that tab, flexing the panel under after fitting...

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Tue Nov 02, 2021 9:03 pm
Pad on "Top" of Rear Spring

Last post by BLB27 « Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:33 pm
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by BLB27 » Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:29 pm

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20210520_165608.jpg Attached is a photo of the pad between the rear spring and the bottom of the body on my 1927 coupe. I have not found one in the suppliers catalogs. I probably can reuse it or make one, but I was wondering if anyone knows of a replacement.

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Guys, I am embarrassed! I did not remember posting this subject in May.

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Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:33 pm
Radiator Cover for 1927 Coupe

Last post by Allan « Tue Nov 02, 2021 6:50 pm
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by BLB27 » Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:24 pm

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I have looked in three supplier catalogs and have not found the shield that goes over the radiator. Are these available?

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Thanks Frank,
That seems to bear out what I believed was the case.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Tue Nov 02, 2021 6:50 pm
Model t engine block weight.

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Tue Nov 02, 2021 6:15 pm
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by Runabout » Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:37 pm

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Anyone know what a bare model T engine block weighs ?

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Ruining a good block would be a terrible thing to do. However, your foot might grow back just fine!

About a year ago, I limped for about two weeks when I dropped something heavy and stuck my foot between it and the concrete floor! It wasn't an engine block, can't remember now what it was? But I did save it from being broken! (The model T part,...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Nov 02, 2021 6:15 pm
Help me date my Canadian Touring Model T

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:50 pm
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by johnernst » Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:42 am

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Im looking. for some help in correctly identifying my first and recent Model T purchase. Heres what I know about it and maybe members can narrow down the year for me.

It was sold to me as a 1922.

1) Engine serial number is C369216 which puts it as about November 1922 production date so technically it should be a 1923 model. However I dont know...

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There is a related conversation on a Classifieds thread. Since those time out and disappear after awhile, I thought perhaps this much of it should be copy and pasted here where they can remain and be considered for further discussion.
I am still trying to learn more about our model Ts, and Canadian model Ts in particular. Personally, I have...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Nov 02, 2021 5:50 pm
Bolt Chart Update - Help Requested

Last post by A Whiteman « Tue Nov 02, 2021 3:39 pm
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by A Whiteman » Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:17 pm

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I prepared an update of the bolt chart over a year ago now. This is available in the 'Gallery' section.
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However, despite my best attempt there were a few errors lurking in the chart and more than few missing bits of data.

However, several forum members sent me details of the corrections and some extra information needed and I duly set forth...

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Thanks Steve, yes this is the original chart I based the update on. The update (in the gallery) uses this and has extra information added where I could get it from, still leaving some 'yellow cell gaps' and some errors to correct.
The original was put together back in '09 by Joe Boyers and Robert Ducharme.
Cheers, Adrian

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Tue Nov 02, 2021 3:39 pm
Model T wagon

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:54 am
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by TFan » Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:48 am

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Several years ago I saw an add on Craigslist wanting some Model T wheels which I responded to, seems he had an old farm wagon that his grandad had made from a T and wanted to restore it. Well he needed some 21'' rims and if I remember correctly some tires I had some not so great parts that were not good for the road but fit his bill to a T. Fast...

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That's a fine job on the wagon. Nice H, too... but a TT would be nicer...

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Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:54 am
TRANSPORTATION EAST COAST TO WEST COAST

Last post by frontyboy « Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:45 am
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by frontyboy » Mon Nov 01, 2021 4:28 pm

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Transportation from Mass area to west coast from Seattle to San Diego. Leaving in 2 weeks. 40 foot enclosed trailer actual car guys picking up 2 cars in San Diego.. Have 1 car already heading west need another going west. Reasonable rate. Can't do pallets or heavy engines prefer a roller or runner.

frontyboy 2ho6 919 1949(Seattle)

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back to the top

frontyboy

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Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:45 am
Gas Tank Pressure Pump Plumbing?

Last post by Luxford « Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:01 am
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by schwabd1 » Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:01 pm

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Any advice on plumbing in an air pump on the gas tank? I'm guessing I need to put in a relief valve to let off pressure. I've seen valves that will bleed off excess pressure at a pre determined limit, will these work? On the other end, if you're out in the sun and park the car in the garage it will create a negative pressure when it cools down. Is...

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This is a simple set up, I have a speedster which has for the last 50 plus years had such a system. never fails.

hand pump connected to the neck of the fuel tank, connected by copper tube. with a low pressure gauge inserted. pump is in floor.
Pump up to 1 to 2 PSI. Sometimes if I drive a big distance I might have to get the wife to do a few more...

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Last post by Luxford
Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:01 am
Transportation from Lang's

Last post by Michael Paul « Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:52 pm
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by Michael Paul » Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:27 pm

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Hi all,. I know this is a longshot, but anyone heading west from Massachusetts to Northern California with space for an early pan? I've considered shipping it by UPS or Fed ex but worry about damage or God forbid getting lost. Any help appreciated.
Michael Paul
Seven zero seven, 4868420

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Wow, thank you for the posts, lots of great options!

Thanks RV, Perry, and Russ. Don Lang can bring it to Chickasha, Lang's is planning on a space there in 2022.
I just posted in case a member had some trunk space that was heading west.

Ya just never know, it's a small world. Lots of us Model T guys and gals out there!

Like all of us, once...

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Last post by Michael Paul
Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:52 pm
Driving A Model T As Henry Ford Intended

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:07 pm
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by tbaghdadi » Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:52 pm

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I have not driven a Model T yet. I have a 1925 fordor I am getting back to restoring. I was wondering if I should wait to install a ruckstell and rocky mountain brakes so I can get the feel of how a Model T was driven off the showroom floor. This way I would get a better appreciation how they were driven and a better appreciation when I do get a...

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Tarik,

Keep it simple to start with. You can always add as you feel the car and you as one!

Rock On Man!

Hank

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:07 pm
Wire wheels and hubs question

Last post by Oldrusty26 « Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:50 pm
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by Oldrusty26 » Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:23 pm

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Picked up rear end that was made into a trailer , has decent wheels and hubs , my question is , how come the drums sit so close to the plates ? Would the brake parts keep them out where they should be if they were present ? I haven’t opened up the home made cover that closes the driveshaft area up and I assume the rear end to be parts , no...

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Thanks for the info about the differential , the drums and rims are what I was after ,now to luck into a set for the front , lol !! the springs don’t look familiar to me , and not sure what the crossmember is from , think it’s bigger than a tt , possibly an A ? At any rate , I will most likely never own a ‘15 , but the rear differential will go...

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Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:50 pm
Are Some Repro Ammeters Built Backwards?

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:05 pm
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by MichaelPawelek » Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:05 pm

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Though I still have tons to learn I have rebuilt/refurbished 3 Model T’s so some stuff I have done many times.

The original ammeter on the ‘24 Coupe was not working when I bought the T and someone had wired across the rear terminals in order for the engine to run. I replaced with a repro ammeter today and it registers backwards though it is...

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The last one I saw on Ebay similar to that one sold for $125.

T bezel was brass and not shiny like that one.

Hoyt made it.

I still have it in the box.

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Last post by J1MGOLDEN
Mon Nov 01, 2021 8:05 pm
Metal work

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Mon Nov 01, 2021 6:18 pm
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by Will_Vanderburg » Mon Nov 01, 2021 6:10 pm

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This appears to be an inherent problem on these types of cars.

The big one definitely needs a patch. The other I might be able to ‘glass it.

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It's a problem with any type of car. Dust, mouse filth, lint, pollen, leaves, dander, bird poop, mud and more accumulate in such places, which are rarely cleaned out, if ever. If a car is exposed to salt, it will find its way to those areas and join up with the other crud to attack the metal and wood and draw moisture. When I get a old vehicle, I...

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Mon Nov 01, 2021 6:18 pm
Back and driving!

Last post by Scott_Conger « Mon Nov 01, 2021 4:27 pm
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by Jonah D'Avella » Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:33 pm

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Over the last few months, I have been troubleshooting my radiator. When I was driving it beforehand, it started constantly boiling over after about 5 or 10 minutes of driving. Most of the tubes were filled up with rust and other junk. I took it to a radiator shop and he did the best he could but couldn't the clear the majority of the tubes. About...

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Jonah

you need to measure the top of the radiator (180F) and the bottom of the radiator (not the bottom of the engine). There is no coolant circulating in the engine down there, and it is far away from the source of heat. 80F is not a real indication of the cooling capacity of the radiator and I do not believe there is any way you're getting a...

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Mon Nov 01, 2021 4:27 pm
What Brand Of Accessory Brakes Are These?

Last post by speedytinc « Mon Nov 01, 2021 4:06 pm
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by MichaelPawelek » Sun Oct 31, 2021 10:31 pm

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I’ve looked on line for manuals but these do not match current pictures of the Rocky Mountain or A-C. This T was rebuilt 20 years ago. Could they possibly be a earlier version of the Rocky Mountains? Once they are I.D.’d I can hopefully find a manual and parts list.
I apologize for the sideways pictures and have no idea why they turn 90 degrees...

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I had a set of the 1926/27 so called RM's, some of the earlier reproduction ACs (not orginal). I don't know how I screwed up the installation, because they seemed to work good both ways. :lol:
I have given thought it was the type of lining that was on them that helped. Another set, on a 1925, with the light colored lining, are absolute sh## for...

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Last post by speedytinc
Mon Nov 01, 2021 4:06 pm
Asking for a friend

Last post by Will_Vanderburg « Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:25 pm
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by Will_Vanderburg » Sun Oct 31, 2021 3:14 pm

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What would cause a T to not go faster than 20 miles an hour in high gear?

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Had timer linkage disconnect once. Acted like this. Maybe a simple fuel line obstruction.
You can bet it will be something stupid simple when you get your hands on it.

Most likely. I’m inclined to agree.

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Last post by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:25 pm
Correct timer/throttle linkage dimensions?

Last post by Scott_Conger « Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:29 am
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by speedytinc » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:14 pm

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Could use clarification/confirmation on the correct Ford dimensions for the spark, timer rods & lever holes.

Digging out a bunch of parts has added to my confusion.
NOS throttle lever arms & replacement carb levers are around .235 dia holes. Dont have a new spark rod lever.
NOS & repop spark & throttle rods are .214-.218, .218 dia. (a bit sloppy...

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John, your observations and sentiments are mine too!

For a refreshing change to this, I contacted WL FULLER last week about ordering some very specialized screwdriver blades off of their website of which none of their retailers carried. I spoke to L. Fuller, a 4th generation descendant, who was happy to sell me what I needed. I remarked about how...

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:29 am
Ruckstell bearing

Last post by Original Smith « Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:03 am
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by Tlitwin » Sun Oct 31, 2021 3:23 pm

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I working on rebuilding a ruckstell. It was in fairly good shape only need a new P141 and a new set of spider gears. My question is about the bearing. My bearing is in good shape but the numbers on it match nothing I have seen in any threads and it has markings for thrust on the inner collar not the outer collar. It was pressed onto P139 with the...

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If it doesn't make any noise, use it.

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Last post by Original Smith
Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:03 am
drain hole tap

Last post by Rich Huggins « Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:14 am
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by Rich Huggins » Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:16 pm

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Hi What size tap and thread pitch for oil pan drain nut 1923 Need to puchase tap and drill

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thanks much

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Mon Nov 01, 2021 9:14 am
Stewart Off & On Tire Tool No.3

Last post by bpresslylsmo « Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:00 am
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by bpresslylsmo » Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:45 pm

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Stewart Off & On Tire Tool No.3
Patent Applied For
about 13 inches long
looks like it uses a handle extension
anyone every seen one before or have any additional info?
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Shown in Volumn XXVII, page 51...

It was popular enough when new that Stewart had to sue the American Auto Supply Company around 1915 to stop using the off-an-on tire tool name...

so there is that...

Thanks for the info Scott

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Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:00 am
Reduce contact-fire on Trembler Coil buzzer

Last post by speedytinc « Sun Oct 31, 2021 10:58 pm
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by rainer » Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:53 am

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Today I finished the re-assembly of my Lizzy.

Checking the spark firing sequence (1-2-4-3), I hand cranked slowly and watched which coil is active. Sequence is ok, but I see a relatively strong firing.

Is it possible to add a capacitor on the trembler coils directly? I mean in a way that I do not have to dig into the coil to replace the internal...

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Yes. seen it done. Make sure it clears the coil box lid. My feeble memory says it can be placed out on a terminal post. Dont quote me on this. Might be worth confirm/deny. In fact, A coil wizard will be visiting . Ill ask directly.

I did speak with my coil genus. Must be connected between upper & lower points. If you want to drill a hole or...

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Sun Oct 31, 2021 10:58 pm
Ford script on radiator shell?

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:46 pm
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by Angmar » Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:18 pm

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Recently I was showing my T at a local car show and a man walked up and started to tell me that certain years of the model T did not have the Ford script on the radiator shell just below the fill cap. I doubted this but logged it away so that I could ask about it here on the forum. Thoughts?

thanks guys.

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A decade or two ago, I got a small bundle of black era shells with a pickup truck load of model T parts I bought. In that bundle of shells, was one that had quite apparently never had a script on it. It was in fairly nice condition, but obviously some years old. In addition to the no script, there were a couple other slight variations from real...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:46 pm
Hagerty Insurance

Last post by Allan « Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:28 pm
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by Doug » Tue Oct 19, 2021 11:01 am

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Has anyone here had a Hagerty total loss claim? How was your deal with the buy back amount? Just checking to see if they are being fair.

Thanks,
Doug

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Cherished salvage sounds like the cover we get with Shannon's insurance here in Australia. If an old car is written off, the wreck is retained by the owner, to do with as wanted. The high cost of workshop repairs often makes the car an economic write off, but we all know we can often make the repairs ourselves as part of a re-restoration. In fact,...

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Last post by Allan
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:28 pm
MODEL T's & Halloween

Last post by Norman Kling « Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:10 pm
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by perry kete » Thu Oct 21, 2021 5:33 pm

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It's that time of year again to post your Model T dressed up for Halloween! :twisted:

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Several beat me to it! Yesterday, I drove the car down to the Alpine Historical Museum. The owner of this old house built in 1896 wanted to drive the car! Historical Society Museun T pictures 002.JPG Historical Society Museun T pictures 003.JPG

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Last post by Norman Kling
Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:10 pm
Sharing Knowledge and Experience

Last post by John iaccino « Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:17 pm
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by Humblej » Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:20 am

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Is it me or has the philosophy of the Forum changed? I have been following this Forum since 2006 and find it a wealth of knowledge. Between the MTFCA Forum and the Encyclopedia my understanding of Model T ownership, restoration, and documentation has changed significantly. In the early 1970's as a 14 year old youth, there was little information...

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I got my first T at the age of30. I am now 70 and consider myself knowledgeable about Model T's. When I first got my Ford, I would ask my older brother a question and his reply would always be, 'did you read your Dyke's Manual?' I would then say no, and he would then say 'go read the manual'. After asking enough questions and receiving the same...

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Last post by John iaccino
Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:17 pm
Few more folks

Last post by Dollisdad « Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:40 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:36 pm

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Last post by Dollisdad
Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:40 pm
New "Whatzit Tool?" for the week

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:02 pm
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by Scott_Conger » Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:37 pm

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It's about 5 long and the handle spans about 3 3/4

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Well, that didn't take any time at all...

Good eye, Jim!

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Sun Oct 31, 2021 5:02 pm
Glass Tickness in Model Ts

Last post by Banjoe « Sun Oct 31, 2021 3:30 pm
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by BLB27 » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:42 pm

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I believe the glass thickness was 3/16 . One of the T catalogs says it is only available in 1/4 . Is this correct? Would using 1/4 present any problems?

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I'm working on changing out the old glass in a 1927 Canadian Tudor so dashed to the workshop to measure up the glass thicknesses.

The Driver's & Passenger's door glass measure up at 0.255 and the windshield shows 0.169 .

The door glass is likely original as they match each other and pretty well agree with the mention of 1/4 original glass....

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Sun Oct 31, 2021 3:30 pm
Lurching

Last post by speedytinc « Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:52 pm
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by Jlenon » Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:06 pm

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My 26 coupe has started lurching while driving. Not huge lurches but enough to feel it. I don't think it has anything to do with the engine as it sounds fine. Any ideas?

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Thanks for everybody's help, turns out it was just a loose wire.

Thanks for the update.

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Last post by speedytinc
Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:52 pm
Intresting question on Facebook about high head with no Ford USA

Last post by Joe Bell « Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:27 pm
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by Mark Gregush » Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:48 am

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The timing was great! I was just yesterday cleaning up a high head that did not have Ford USA or the normal mold mark at the water outlet. I have read that the Ford on the side of the block was dropped around 1925/26, but what about the head? Did all Ford heads have the Ford USA on them, am I looking at an aftermarket head, or maybe a later Ford...

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I had to mill it to clean it up and address for the bigger intake valves and 280 cam, valves touched side of head.

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Last post by Joe Bell
Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:27 pm
Knocking When Engine Decelerates

Last post by Its_Always_T_Time « Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:00 pm
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by Its_Always_T_Time » Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:44 pm

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My engine has a rapid, loud knock which has gotten worse recently. It started a little while ago and I only put a few (maybe 4-5) miles on the car since it started due to me being away for the summer on the TS Empire State. It seems to happen when the engine has been ran for a few minutes and can be made to happen when the engine is decelerating...

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Should I just hold the points down on the coils instead?

I accidentally shorted #4 coil while the engine wasn’t running I think I fried it. :( Edit: it seems to work fine still.

No matter how fast I run the engine and what coil I hold down, I can’t get her to knock.

Edit: Seems to be when #2 and #3 coils are held down she knocks loudly. Bad...

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Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:00 pm
Stripped threads in block

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:21 pm
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by corkmodelt » Thu Apr 04, 2019 3:53 pm

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Hi

I have a problem with stripped threads in one of the bolt holes in the block & I was reading in older threads on repairing the problem.
Some mentioned Heli coils & in another discussion the was talk about a Stevens tool/kits.

Any advice on whats best to do

Many thanks
Noel

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Thanks. No offence taken.
There may be folks out there not familiar with options other than a helicoil was my purpose for further explanation.

Happy to read this! Have a good day :)

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Oct 31, 2021 1:21 pm
Removing Top from 1927 Coupe

Last post by BLB27 « Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:56 pm
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by BLB27 » Sat Oct 30, 2021 8:11 pm

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I am getting ready to remove the top from my 1927 coupe. Any suggestions on how best to do this will be appreciated.

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Mike, Yes, give me the information you referred to. Thanks.

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Sun Oct 31, 2021 12:56 pm
What is black finish on tools?

Last post by WayneJ « Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:36 am
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by Gator » Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:42 am

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I have some tools from tool kit that are rusting. I would like to protect them and make them look original. Did they come from the factory parkerized, or some other finish?

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For my tool kit, after removing rust and grease, I painted with black rustoleum paint. When the paint was dry, I used 0000 steel wool to remove the paint gloss, leaving a nice matte finish. The results were, to my eye, very satisfactory. You probably already have a partial can of rattle paint, and the steel wool, so test this method on your band...

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Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:36 am
1915 Firewall bracket: correct fasteners?

Last post by Original Smith « Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:05 am
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by Steve Jelf » Sun May 09, 2021 11:58 am

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My brackets are attached to the firewall with carriage bolts stuck through from the front and square nuts with washers on the back. I suspect that may not be kosher.

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One thing I dislike on this forum is guesses! If you never worked on a steering column then you should not post guesses. I've worked on several, both brass era, and nickel. I've not measured the exact distance, but the plating goes down quite a ways into the tube, but doesn't go beyond the end of the tube. As far as I know no year Ford has plating...

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Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:05 am
Question about pinning a block

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sun Oct 31, 2021 10:19 am
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by Mark Gregush » Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:11 pm

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Which method is better or are they equal? Evenly space the first run of pins, then after peening and cleaning up, fill in the spaces or chain each pin to the previous one as you go along?

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Thanks everyone. Will see how the leak test goes and I will update then.

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Sun Oct 31, 2021 10:19 am
Rear axle housings question

Last post by Allan « Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:45 am
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by RGould1910 » Thu Oct 28, 2021 10:03 am

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Re the bolts that hold the two axle housings together, are the nuts on the driver or passenger side when they came from the factory. Always wondered about that.

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Richard, which is the driver's side? It can be either left or right. If you need to get that technical, you need to refer to left and right side, rather than drivers and passenger sides.
Allan from down under, where we drive on the left side of the road :)

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Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:45 am
Any "T" people near Fr. Dodge, Iowa?

Last post by Rob « Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:03 am
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by Rob » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:01 am

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A friend of mine's father-in-law has recently purchased a 1924 Model T. He reached out to me with basic questions, and I thought it best to try to get him in touch with someone near him, by Ft Dodge IA. He told me he had the coils rebuilt by someone in Massachusetts. He said his 24 ran when parked some time ago. He also says the coils buzz, but I...

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Thanks for the responses. For all I know, this T may be ready to go with just a good checkup. The new owner said the coils buzz when he tests them from the battery. He couldn't hear them buzz when turning the car over with the starter, but I suspect that may be because he can't hear them due to the sound of the starter. He also wasn't aware that...

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Sun Oct 31, 2021 7:03 am
Weather Strip Under Coupe Deck Lid…

Last post by Kerry « Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:58 am
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by MichaelPawelek » Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:57 pm

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Has anyone tried a pencil diameter type of weather stripping or felt under the deck lid on their coupe to keep water/rain out? Washed the Coupe for the first time today and used a fine spray to rinse off and was somewhat amazed that water made its way inside though the lid fits nicely and there is a rim around the opening.

Something self sticking...

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I can't remember what size weather strip I got other than I had to slice it in half to fit, took the lid off, ran it all around and hasn't leaked since.

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Last post by Kerry
Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:58 am
Fords and Folks

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:31 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:57 pm

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Thank you Erik J! I thought that looked like Robert C H's work. But somehow I didn't think of his RCH.

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:31 pm
Ford Jack high and low

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by jiminbartow » Sat Oct 30, 2021 6:54 pm

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Can some one please tell me the height of the Ford script screw jack at its’ highest (from the floor to the cradle) and at its’ lowest? I am listing it on eBay and neglected to get the measurements before wrapping it up and packing it for shipping. Thank you. Jim Patrick

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Thank you. I revised it. It starts tonight at 10:00 pm est. Jim Patrick

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:06 pm
G&G vacuum tank FRONTENAC RELATED

Last post by YellowTRacer « Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:23 pm
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by Dropacent » Fri Oct 29, 2021 4:29 pm

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Chevrolet brothers offered these with their Frontenac OHV setups. Does anyone out there use one, and any tips? I can figure it out but why reinvent the wheel. Thanks for any help. 7D447B8B-55FE-4831-A536-235906C4A194.jpeg

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Jerry is right on! It's a vent.

Ed aka #4

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:23 pm
Over oiling the engine.

Last post by speedytinc « Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:55 pm
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by speedytinc » Thu Oct 28, 2021 1:40 pm

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I believe extra oil or an assured source of extra oil to the front of the motor is important. My first T had a mag post oiler. It didnt move but a trickle. Results vary wildly depending on your oil level. I keep mine centered between the 2 petcocks per spec with a dip stick. Way back, I built my own high volume oiler, similar & mounted the same as...

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Update.
This mourning I made a trip to a real hardware store.(McMaster like) & found a couple 90 degree flair gas valves. 1, a good replacement for the Texas T front pan 3/8 flair ell. A second with a 1/2 flair ell for my improved set up on the 14. The 14 pan inlet is into the dipper cover in front of &1 dip. I did not butcher an original pan...

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 5:55 pm
The Speedester Beginning

Last post by Professor Fate « Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:48 pm
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by Mustang1964s » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:17 pm

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I picked this up this morning. It seems like a good deal.
The T's we have are from family so, my question is $500 too much?
The engine does turn over.
Opinions are appreciated.
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Buy it!!! A good starting point to go forward from. The journey to your 1rst ride down the road should be a fun one. Don't rush. Savor and enjoy!!!

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:48 pm
Model T Coils -- Electric Fence

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:47 pm
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by Lyndon » Thu Oct 28, 2021 10:50 am

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I am familiar with electric fence kit with the glass tube on them. I have a couple of them. But have any of you guys seen any home made primitive fencers like this? Was this the individuals idea that come up with this. Or was it a plan out of poplar mechanics magazine? The two with the wheel, I can almost see how it would have worked. It would...

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The Model T cattle prod idea was very effective in getting kids
on the bus in my day. I am fortunate, as an employer, to have the
kind of environment where employees are motivated by the team
and mission. But I speak with a lot of fellow employers who complain
endlessly about younger folks thinking they should get a check, simply
for breathing on...

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:47 pm
"Is this Frank Kulick?" asked the voice.

Last post by Bud Delong « Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:03 pm
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by Rob » Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:31 am

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For all you do i say thank you!!! Bud :D

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:03 pm
Is the SCVMTFC Speedster Endurance Run and Lowland Tour happening in 2022?

Last post by Tim Williams « Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:44 am
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by Ron Mac » Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:44 pm

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I checked on the SCVMTFC website and did not see in mentioned. I was wondering if it is happening in 2022. Anyone know? Thanks in advance.

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according to their newsletter should be some information soon.

Tim

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:44 am
show us your Ink Blotters or old advertising postcards.

Last post by dobro1956 « Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:36 am
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by dobro1956 » Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:39 pm

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I have been collecting old Model T related ink blotters for a couple years now. They are pretty hard to find. So thought I would show the few I have found and maybe a few of ya'll have some to add. The Alemite is an advertising postcard and the other 5 are all ink blotters. You can click on each photo for a better view. IMG_20211029_0001.jpg...

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Tadpole, Well that explains it :) Thanks for posting it.

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 10:36 am
Generator or Alternator for T

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:39 am
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by BLB27 » Fri Oct 29, 2021 3:46 pm

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Should I use a generator or an alternator on my 1927 T?

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:lol: Tim, I can't decide if you've gone to the dark side, or seen the light :lol:
I guess a purist leopard can change his spots after all !! :lol: :lol:

The purist position always applies :roll: but if the T is not being driven at night there isn't any need to change anything. :o
If there is a concern about the battery being overcharged...

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:39 am
Need Closed Cab TT Door Latch Help!

Last post by Jeepbone1 « Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:01 am

by Jeepbone1 » Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:01 am

Has anyone successfully replaced the springs in a set of closed cab TT door latches. My passenger side latch broke a spring. I really don’t want to break the welds apart. Any bright ideas? What springs are compatible? What’s the best way to hold it in place? I did the driver side a few months ago but really don’t like the finished product. It...

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Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:01 am
racer?

Last post by Hap_Tucker « Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:22 pm
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by AndreFordT » Fri Oct 29, 2021 1:19 am

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Hi all,

What racer was this?

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

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Also, the sign on the back of the car might or might not be a lead to follow up. If you can see what it says, please let us know.

Respectfully requested,

Hap l9l5 cut off

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Fri Oct 29, 2021 9:22 pm
Several Commutators/Rollers from Timers - asking help ID'ing

Last post by Retro54 « Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:39 pm
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by Retro54 » Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:22 pm

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I have a few different Timer rollers, no timer caps. I was hoping those who know may enjoy helping me ID (or in the instance of the few Ford rollers, date) and those who are like me who don't know might enjoy learning a thing or two about this hidden but very important part. Just trying to figure out what I have. I have a dozen or so different...

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Bump for the rained-in weekend experts. I would even appreciate the direction to go to a book, if any, to do my own research. Cheers and thank you.

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Fri Oct 29, 2021 7:39 pm
Low head

Last post by speedytinc « Fri Oct 29, 2021 2:01 pm
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by BarrettR » Thu Oct 28, 2021 8:41 pm

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Can high compression pistons be used with a low head or will the pistons hit the head?

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Where is the Prus head available?

Advertised in the vintage ford. IMO best head available. Not as high compression as claimed. Dont let that scare you off it.
There have been recent discussions regarding high compression heads here. Search Prus.

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Fri Oct 29, 2021 2:01 pm

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