MTFCA Forum

Hi all,
I’ve just read in the classifieds about the availability of covers for the two piece timers
How many of you still use this style from the real early models and have you modified them in any way? Are they reliable
and what advantages/ disadvantages are there.
I remember Warwick in Melbourne was experimenting with upgrades many years ago for...

Hello
I am currently in the process of overhauling the transmission of my model t.
have new drums and a new starter wreath and new gearshaft and many other parts. I also convert to slinger kit.
my real question is.
Do I really have to drum and balance the flywheel statically now? is that really necessary with such a low-revving engine?
if so how...

Anyone know the brand/manufacturer of this wheel? The bolt mounting holes are different in that it has slots. One of the the clamps is marked Jaxson. Other clamps are not marked. Also if anyone has an identical wheel for sale, I would be interested in buying it. If 2 are available, I'll buy both. Clamps too. Any info is appreciated. Ron's Model T...

I took a short spin late yesterday. Upon return, my wife said one headlight wasn't burning. High beam OK but nothing on DIM. I disconnected the plug and verified power present. Checked resistance looking into the head lamp socket. One element was open circuit. Removed the bulb and verified by measurement directly on the bulb that one element was...

Is the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village definitely going to happen? I just got information from the HCCA that it is, but since I'm coming from Calfornia, I really need to know!

Can anyone point me to
1. Someone who rebuild vaporizer carbs or

2. Has any links on how to adjust and clean them

3. Any resource literature

I have a 1927 that the owner did start and drive up on my car trailers. I AM DOING something really wrong as I can not get it to start

I called Snyder's they do not do rebuilds

It just seems like it...

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A long time Model T-er and I are going to attempt to re-magnetize my 1915 magneto without removing the engine by using a compass and three 12 volt batteries, ...or maybe the voltage from his welder. Has anyone done this before? Are there any pitfalls to watch out for? Thank you in advance for any advice you may be able to give us.
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Knock in the engine. At first it sounded like the center main. Removed one shim on each side. Then it sounded like number r cylinder. Pulled one shim each side.
Now it sou vs like number one cylinder.

Ideas as to why it seems to be migrating?

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You often see cars, like Jeeps, with the spare tire mounted on the tailgate and covered by a slip cover with writing on it, usually the name of the dealership where the vehicle was bought.

I'd like to do a similar thing with my Model T.

Can anyone tell me where I could find a tire cover for a 30 x 3 1/2 tire? One made of a material I can...

I'm trying to get this ignition apart. What year would this be? IMG_20210702_101213555.jpg IMG_20210702_101208413.jpg

I have successfully recharged the magneto in a number of Model T's according to the procedure detailed in MTFCA Electrical System Book.

Looking at a tourer for a friend, with the compass located on the correct position of the hogs head it constantly points north even turning the flywheel there is never a south, there may be a very slight...

I have this bracket on the front of my 1927 engine and I have not been able to figure out what it was for, any ideas?
Bruce

Two months ago today we drove this little tour.

These are pictures from Wicked Car Magazine. I didn't know they were taking our pictures. This was during the Red Carpet Corridor Tour. Taylor, Cheryl and two of our Granddaughters were in the car too. It was a fun trip. We only made it as far as Pontiac, IL because we can't go that fast. The Blue's...

Should they be tightened all the way and then backed off until you can install the cotter pin or should they be backed off more than that?

Why did Ford switch from 4 holes to 2 on the handbrake quadrant? Is there any design benefits from the change or dimension changes to the quadrant?

All bushing tolerances for the Model T Ford transmission are .002 for a new job and .005 for a repair job.
Wasn't assembly at the factory the only new job? Aren't all transmission overhauls now repair jobs?

I can not get the micrometer on the tail shaft to get an accurate measurement. I am told that the end of the shaft is normally square but mine has a rounded off face. Not much but maybe an 1/8 rounded end. I can get the micrometer into the shaft be not far beyond the rounded off end.

So I have a front wheel with a lot of side to side runout. I found a very nice looking wheel I want to try.... but it looks like the hub is out farther than my others and the spokes seem to be bowed the same way. I see no evidence of it shifting. The clear is not showing any marks.
Can I loosen the hub bolts and push it straight and retighten ?...

I recently purchased a little ‘26 coupé. Nice car, but the previous owner made certain “updates”.

Most notably he changed the electrical system over to 12 volt. Now, since this car has no magneto, the coils work splendidly on 12 volts, but I really worry about the way that the Bendix crashes into the ring gear when I press the starter button....

I saw a pic online of this neat homemade tire stretcher. It is made from cut down motorcycle rims attached to vintage car jacks. Your could easily make something similar using junk T rims too.

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What bolts wear used to bolt down the turtle deck on a 23 ?

Hi All,

I have a 22/23 centre door body in storage and just wondering should it run a high or low radiator/firewall ?

I found a good bonnet/hood but its a low one.

Cheers

Andrew

Thanks to all the vendors and organizers at Luray this year - what a great event and I spent too much $ (you're welcome). Shhh don't get too big. Anyway, I picked up this old sol lamp but could not figure out how to break it down to clean and restore it. Finally prying it enough - gently - i was able to get the switch plunger out, and realized the...

Picked this up at a flea market several weeks ago. Could not get the lid off,....the jar finally broke. Lucky I did not get cut. p1010021 (1).JPG

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I have an 1911 and 1912 and just changed them from Holly NH carbs to Holly Gs. I seems that the carburetor control rods are a little bit to short to get a low idle. Both cars are the same, maybe short by 1/8 . My control rods are adjustable with thread on the steering side and I have them out as far as I dare. Rods are fairly straight so no more...

New owner of a 1927 Touring, I know about nothing on Model T's
I have some weird linkage set up on my carburetor, I believe because they added a water pump and it was in the way of the throttle rod, I'm get rid of the water pump and going to try to go back to original. My engine has a hole in it for the throttle rod but the tappet cover does not,...

I am in the process of checking for a knock in my 21 touringI checking both the rods and main I see that the main crank bolts are a square bolt. My question is what is the safest socket to use so as not to strip the head of the bolt> All I have now is a 12 point.

In reading several strings on the various metal valve stems (Schrader, Dill etc.) I noted mention that Larry Smith had submitted articles to both club magazines, but that, at the time, they had not been printed. Were they ever printed? And if so, in which issue of which magazine?

New owner of a 1927 Model T Touring, just wondering what these holes in the door side panel are for?

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Just looking through a flyer and this caught my attention

Has anyone ever added removable mats to their running boards to keep loose dirt and gravel out of the car?

Spotted this 1915 Towncar listed for sale on Prewar.com. Several good photos with the ad. Interesting and seldom seen.
Terry

The Northcoast Bunps and Grinds ( a MTFCA chapter) met up at one of our local orchards. Burnham’s treated us like royalty where we enjoyed coffee and doughnuts. A short drive to the village of Milan, in Erie county. A real short tour around the small neighborhood, we then parked on the square, where some small town shopping was accomplished. Lunch...

As I posted in another thread, I had purchased a new ball bearing hub fan, but hadn't yet installed it, when disaster struck, and I lost a fan blade and put a hole in one tube of my radiator. With the radiator in the shop, perfect time to replace the radiator.

When I purchased the new fan some months back, I painted the fan and, for safe keeping,...

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We are going to the national tour in Spokane and having never been to a national tour I have a few questions. Does everyone go on the same route to the same place on a specific day or do they split you up into smaller groups on different days? Do you play follow the leader or do you get a map and go at your own speed? If they split you up do you...

Which is the best one to use ? Original , non adjustable or the adjustable.
Need some input on this.

My wife I have decided that it is time for us to leave NH, seek warmer climate, and build our retirement home with a toy shop for the T, A and fun projects.
After much research we are currently focusing the Winston Salem - Greensboro - High Point and are planning a trip to get a feel for the area and drive by a few lots we found on Zillow.
We will...

I find the old car hobby is often a dance with two steps forward and then one back.

Last Saturday my local Model T club had a picnic scheduled in Crystal Lake, IL, which is about 31 miles from my house, and through some pretty congested traffic. Another member who lives about 7 miles from the picnic site, offered his yard to park trailers. So the...

Hello Everyone,

The Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed is planning to host the 2021 International Speedsters Trials & Reunion June 23-26 in Lincoln, NE. Preliminary details on the 2021 Reunion are below; you can also check the Museum’s website for the most current details. If you would like to register to attend, you can complete the...

Hi,

I cannot figure out how the wire spring is supposed to fasten together. I took apart both headlights and found this spring in front of the reflector instead of behind.
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This is how the assembly should look:
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I foolishly disconnected the trick wire joint to get the spring wire to fit in the headlight...

Heart Surgery is forcing me to convert to Electric Start (1917 Speedster). From an examination of pictures, the only difference I see between the elec and non-elec flywheels seems to be the shallow undercut around the rim used to center the ring gear. Is this correct? I have an excellent machine shop nearby who could make a true cut and I'd rather...

I've never seen a carb rod with a flattened end. What do you think?

Good afternoon everyone.

I finished building a new metal coil box and switch this weekend for a 1916 engine. Is there a way to test the functionality of the coil box apart from installing it in a car?

I have verified the coils on ECCT. I want to make sure that the new reproduction switch and my soldering/wiring are good to go.

Kind regards,...

The rear side side windows on the 1924 Tudor are longer than the front windows and I only see the upper door window rubber for the fronts. Any leads on where I can get replacement rubber that is long enough?

Thought this was cool, mostly clear ink/paint stamp on inside. Also on the wood behind rear seat are chalk/wax pencil 19 and wavy line.

Today took the 1924 Model T Coupe on a club tour to the San Diego backcountry to visit the Sky Falconry. There were seven model Ts in the group though a couple had problems on the very rough dirt roads in the back country. There were four Falcons on display and one gave a great demonstration in the very hot conditions. Several of us used gloves...

The driver lost control of his car on a grade and plunged 50 feet to the creek below, June 29, 1921. He died three days later from injuries sustained in the accident.

I drove down to Clinton, Arkansas this weekend to visit some friends that live in the nearby Holley Mountain airpark. Driving through town, we happened to notice a sign saying the town was going to be having a car show on Saturday, so we went to check it out.

Walking among the cars, we came up to a familiar looking speedster and its owner, Donnie...

The reports state I94 is still closed from flooding. Dearborn to the east side of Detroit. What condition is The Henry Ford and how are all of you doing?

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So I’m restoring a very original “unmolested” 27 roadster. Upon removing the gas tank (which I doubt had ever been removed before), I found a piece of material that I can only describe as being a firewall insulator. This is a late production 27 Canadian roadster that came from north central Saskatchewan. In my almost 50 years in the T hobby I’ve...

I am getting ready to remove the top on my 1927 coupe. I want to reuse the rain rails. How do I remove them so that they can be reused? It looks to me that they are just on the left and right sides of the body. Also, what is the best way to detach the front and rear connections to the body? The attached four photos show the connections and the...

This came back from the sandblaster with the 22 Touring parts. It kinda fits the back top edge of the body but I don’t remember removing it and I don’t see it in any “before” pictures. I’m lost like an Easter egg. Thanks, Art

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I picked these sturdy and great looking aftermarket side view mirrors, custom built for Model T’s, at the Bakersfield Swap Meet. I can now actually see what’s behind me.

They are cast and assembled by Bill Bohlen in Southern California. You can find his store on eBay by entering: “Model T Ford brass rear view mirror 1910-1916” in the search...

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This is a local T owner and enthusiast, Tim Simonson. Tim has been self employed as an antique clock repairman and restorer for his whole working life. He and his wife Leslie live in a beautifully restored Victorian home, and his clock repair shop is in the carriage house out back. Also in the carriage house is stored his dear models T’s , the...

So the front fenders are stripped and sanded for Hay Wagon to Speedster project. I noticed a small crack at one of the front fender hanger mount bolts. Should I drill the ends, weld it shut, and grind off the excess, or leave it alone, or...? IMG_0453.jpg

The beak straightening went well. I think I can do the rest with a light skim coat of...

I'm converting my 25 Touring back to trembler coils and timer. Going through everything I've noticed some questionable, missing, and just plain wrong wiring. So I'm replacing it all. When I'm done it might turn out that my magneto actually works! :lol:

In any event, assuming my magneto doesn't work and I always run on battery should I adjust the...

I got the call a few weeks ago to move a couple
of Model T’s from the hills outside of Placerville
to Southern California.

The daughter of a Model T Enthusiast was
trying to get her Father’s cars down to her
Mother so they could be closer .

The Father had passed less than a year ago
so it was one more way to have a tangible
reminder and a...

I have no connection with this or the seller. Looks like a good deal

Posting this for my father, figured id put it here before listing other places.
1916 Ford Model T
Engine is running & runs on mag. (New mag coil, new electrical wiring), N.J. brown title, numbers match.
This car needs a total restoration.
$3800. Firm - Cash only.
Car is located...

Does this look like a Brasco Bridgeport Brass Co. horn? There are no markings on it but it looks like a picture I found of one. If it is, would this be a legit Model T horn for a 1922?
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MTFCA member Albert F. Reid of Kalona, IA is turning 92 and seen sitting in his 1923 Touring Car.

Hi So I started stripping the paint on my rear fenders. They seem to have a skim coat of body filler all over 2-3 mm thick. I am not sure why. Suggestions on how to proceed at this point as I've not done this before? Choices include: 1) Laboriously get down to bare metal (it took awhile to do that in the picture shown) and start over. 2) Sand off...

I just got an Aluminum Warford 3 speed in pieces. It came with two different rear locking thrust nuts, one is just a little bigger then the other. Both just drop in. The threads on the nuts are good, not so much in the case. Any non arm and leg ideas how to fix it? Except for one over sized hole for the cover/gear shift the case look ok, but have...

Finally found the rattling sound inside my 24. Wasn’t noticeable until I had the oil drained and was hand cranking in prep to check rod clearances. Wonder how long it was loose. Fortunately the threads inside the disc drum are fine. The Cotter pin must have been left out somewhere in its 97 years

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So I have this dummy delima. On the 9-24 front cam bearing; I have pulled 3 cams and the ends of the bearing seems to be broken. As you roll the cam; the lobe will actually drop in and that is a bad deal. I find it hard to believe that all 3 cams I pulled are the same way. Am I missing something? Thank you IMG_20210625_084035855.jpg...

Anybody know anything about a Schwartz Electric Company Model 12 Horn? Is it an Ahhooga horn or what? Came with a Model T my buddy bought.

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I was going through some of my old automotive books, and out of one of them, dropped a Illinois State Tax Stamp, for the above car, which was listed as a Model T Tudor. This would have been a 1919 car, going by the engine serial number dating records.
If someone has this car, and can send me a photocopy of the title (mutilated) I will happily...

So my big size 14 feet keep stepping on the starter switch when the engine is running resulting in horrible noises coming from the starter! Solution? drill a hole in a hockey puck and drop it over the button. Easy to remove for starting, appropriate black colour, and cheap to replace if lost or stolen! IMG_2555.JPEG IMG_2554.JPEG IMG_2556.JPEG

Came with a Model T recently purchased from an estate. Looks like some kind of hand pump....maybe for pressurizing a fluid or a tank?

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Does anyone make the back U shaped pocket piece for the steel truck box?

Made a radiator filler neck. Now to the platers

Hey y'all!
This year for Homecoming, we decided to have a People's Choice car show which turned out to be a success! Here are the winners!

Farthest Traveled: Mike and Tammie Fortney of Oskaloosa Iowa w/ their 1917 Touring! They traveled 489 miles to attend Homecoming this year!

Most Unique: Ron Lecklider of Richmond Indiana w/ his 1925 T Rat...

I was camping near Brownville Nebraska last weekend and made a quick trip into town. I spotted this building on Main Street. I searched this forum for the names on the building but found nothing. Is this owned by one of our forum members? This was painted within the last three years

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I am looking for a Fun Projects voltage regulator. Their website does not seem to be up and I don’t know where I can buy one. Thanks.

I have enjoyed bringing you these picture posts, as it helped fill the time during the COVID slowdown. Now I must turn my attention back to more normal duties and finish other projects I had to suspend during this time. (Yes dear, I’ll be right there!”). So this is my last picture post. Thanks for the compliments and comments from all of you....

Fitted new set of band in my 23 touring , only problem is when I step on the reverse pedal it goes back a bit then seams to bind up and stall , what could be the problem ?

Montana Cross Country T Association Final Results Summary
TotElasp
Total
Average
Rank before
Time
Driven
Speed
Tear down
Final
Car #
Driver's Name
City/State
HH:MM:SS
Miles
MPH 1-9
Remarks
∑ Miles
9
Mike Stormo
Davenport, WA
9:12:56
480
52.09
1
Winner-2021
4
Rick Bonebright
Florence, MT
9:22:31
480
51.20
2
17
Dan Brown
LaPorte City, IA
9:24:08...

Hi Guys,

I'm rebuilding a bronze L4 Carburetor to install on my Model T, and it's missing the bowl nut. The bronze carb, takes a much smaller bowl nut than the iron one does, so I can't swap it out from my other carb. Do any of you know what size bowl nut I need.

Thanks for any help you can give me,
Gil

Will post final standings when I receive them later tonight if tomorrow. Michael Stormo officially 2021 Winner.

Not strictly Model T, but related - My 1912 Flanders engine has an open valvetrain. How much and how often do the folks with Model Ts with open valvetrains lube their valve stems? Do you use the same oil as what's in the sump, or something thicker, like 600W? Thanks! :)

This image is a friend of a friend's family. Can anyone help identify the vehicle in the foreground with the family on the running board? Looks mid 20's, but not a T...

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The horn has two pole does the switch break the mag or ground? If the switch is wired hot here is the ground connected at the horn. If the switch breaks the ground where is that ground located. It’s a Canadian car with button in the middle of the steering wheel.

A mate had a Kingston 5 ball carburetor with Stan Howe at the time of his passing. His nephew is trying to sort out who is due for a return carburetor and any refunding any deposit/payments made to Stan. I am sure I am not the only one thankful for his efforts in taking on the task of sorting this all out. Stan would be proud of the freely given...

Wahmonie Nevada. The first and maybe, “only” business women at the remote mining district of Wahmonie in 1928. The site of the last Gold Rush in the United States. I’m glad we have Photograph’s of Wahmonie, since the district of Wahmonie and hundreds of adjoining square miles have been restricted by the U.S. government for many decades …….