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In regards to the brass fuel shut off valves that the parts suppliers sell that are attached at the carburetor, I have installed several on my T and after a year or so they become harder to turn on and off until they get stuck. Is there a way to lubricate the valve to restore it to working order? Right now I have to crawl under my car to turn the...

New Years T candy.

No gatherings outside our bubbles here in Alberta, but it was a lovely night for a post-midnight putter over to the sister-in-law's place to deliver a birthday present. My beloved is a New Year's baby and her sister was born exactly one year later. The weather was just below freezing at -4°C with almost zero wind and the roads nearly empty. What a...

I am interested to know if anyone has experience with the Stromberg M1 carburetor?
The reason I ask this is that I am working on a car that takes a Zenith T4X carburetor. It is a brass carburetor. Well, not ever working on this carb, I took it apart and quickly found out the air tube is made of pot metal. Further inspection showed that the pot...

Just bought a 25 coupe with the top light of the windshield that opens. The dividing seal is not too good and would like to replace it. The seal on the sides is just about gone. If someone has a coupe that they can view these seals, I would like a sketch of a cross section so I can look for replacement seals. Thanks Dick C.

Although I've never seen one, nor have I heard that these existed, my guess is that when in current production, there was a drawing of a finished engine block with all the machined areas' dimensions.

Does anyone know what the when new, finished, and ready for assembly did the block's intake and exshaust ports dimensions were?

Also, has anyone...

I guess maybe due to COVID, I've had just a bit too much time, sitting around contemplating things, some of which really don't really matter. (....altho' it does sometimes lead to confusion.) However, in this regard, I can't help but notice that not only on the forum, but even in well known and respected Model T books, magazine articles, manuals,...

Anyone know Stan Howe shipping address.
PM if you know it

Found this in a collection of coils. Can anyone tell me what type it is?

Other than stopping evaporation would there be any benefit to pressurizing a T radiator?

What can I tell by the color of these valves? The cylinders look/feel great.

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You start one project then find two more which need to be done. This is a case of I don’t know what I don’t know.

The advance lever, though the commuter rod, has to send the timer through a certain range of motion in order to generate a spark in the cylinder at a certain amount of degrees before or after TDC. I would believe this range begins...

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Hello fellow Model T-ers,

I just had my radiator repaired and flushed. I'm starting anew. I ordered a quart of water-soluble oil from Amazon. Can any of you tell me how much of it I need to put in my refreshed Model T radiator along with the garden hose water?

Thank you in advance.
Steven

You gotta love 'em, those rattling T's. But one day, using gasoline will no longer be cheap enough; electric cars are taking over! While I doubt gasoline will completely cease production anytime soon, Model T's might one day face the wrath of electric cars. However, I am sure that the far future generation might be interested in using Model T's...

I dropped off two wheels about Nov 19. They are now done and will be shipped soon. Very good turnaround. Metal felloes so he just put in new spokes. $160/wheel.

Evening all,

Been going through stuff for my various projects that have been on the backburner a few years. I have a cast-iron Warford 920-2 in the barn for a speedster project. In doing a bit more research, it seems I'm lacking the front coupler ball/ U Joint housing that connects the front of the warford to the back of the T trans.

How hard...

Julie gave me two new art wall hangings for Christmas. Framed photos of Henry Ford driving his six cylinder racer in 1906, and of the Ford Special racer sent to France, placing 2nd in Europe’s most prestigious hill climb.

Both were cover photos from the French magazine “The Great Outdoor Life:”

I am the luckiest....

How is this for chassis top coat? This will be a white speedster. Rust-oleum Farm and Implement $18 a quart at Tractor Supply was recommended by a friend who paints autos for chassis. Says it can be sprayed, brushed, rolled here

Greetings Model T Friends,

Due to the COVID virus, the Model T Ford Winter Clinic scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2021, at McPherson College, in McPherson, Kansas, has been CANCELED.

This has been a very popular event in the center of the United States which has been going on for many years. It draws people from far and wide to hear...

I bought a new hot air pipe from Lang’s for my 26 Fordor and can’t seem to make it fit. Looks like I will need to modify it to make it work. Fits “OK” with the exhaust/intake manifold clamp on #4 removed but can’t get it to fit otherwise.

The hot air pipe on my 26 TT is a somewhat different design.

Anyone else ever have this problem?

Sad to say that Rich Wolfe, whom I posted about a few days ago, has passed away, at about 4 a.m. today. RIP Rich.

I think I’ve solve my problem that is a terrible supply of 20” TT wheel parts. When I got my 27 TT the rear wheels were in terrible shape. Namely the rims. I’m pretty sure you could read the news paper through most of the rust holes. So I thought I’d just get a better set. Now I’m positive that rims in good shape are made of unobtanium. I found a...

Going to bore my engine for new pistons.It measures .006 over standard will .020
Overs clean up or should I go ahead and get .030 pistons thanks philip

I've acquired a coil box with the switch mounted on the front of the box. This will be wired with ten posts rather than nine, with a separate post for each the magneto and the battery.

For the wires that connect the posts to the switch, and then from the switch to the strip on the bottom of the coil box, is it the black #14 gauge cloth covered...

I just posted this video on YouTube about a before & after installation of LED's on my '27 Tudor.
Before installation, I focused and aimed the incandescent bulbs according to the Model T Ford manual. After installation of the LED's the only adjustment was aiming each of the lights to the outside slightly so that the edges of the road are lit. I...

I assumed this cap is a high “ F “ 1913 cap. However, it has an upward sweeping top to the “F”, and the middle sweep just about touches the tail of the bottom sweep. It is an original cap. I’m thinking there were several variations of 13 caps, all with high F, but with different stamping and sweeps of the letter?...

Here's a photo of a lineup of early Ts taken on West Center St. in Pocatello, Idaho, date unknown. Our members can doubtless identify the year of the Ts, and whether that's an N , R , or S at the end if the row.

I'm surprised to see evidence of so many early Ts in southeast Idaho. There certainly didn't seem to be any survivors when we began...

I wish I could give credit to the person who photographed this Covid testing sign and posted it on the Web. I'm sure he/she/it won't mind if I post it here. I know it has absolutely nothing to do with Model T's, but it DOES pretty well sum up 2020, doesn't it? Jeez, what a lousy year!!! PLEASE tell me we won't look back in 2021 at 2020 as the good...

I was recently asked if there were any Model T engine rebuilders in Virginia.

I said I knew of four or more in Ohio, two that did rebuild them, and two that used to rebuild them, in Virginia, but I'm no sure if there are any left.

A few years ago I went with a friend that had Mitch Sine rebuild two for him.

They are still running good, but I'm...

Got a call on this yesterday. TT Miner Company Popcorn truck. Sorry for the pictures but the garage is pretty cramped. Not sure what the disposition of it will be yet. Family is wanting to sell but not sure if they’ll use an auction or list in some other manner. I’ve no interest or financial gain in it, just wanted to let everyone know what’s on...

Hi all,
Does anybody know if there is a difference between lengths/shape of the gas tank strap of a 26 Coupe and a 26 Tourer, or are they the same and interchangeable? Thank you very much.
John

Seems a little techy , but got good results.

I purchased a new Brassworks radiator for the 23 Roadster, I attempted to use the old petcock from the old radiator but it was a bit to big for the new threaded hole, so ordered a new petcock from Lang's and it also is to large for the threaded hole. Has anyone else had this problem and if so have a solution.

I've tried to open the home web page both from this page and as a new page and all I get is the emblem.

There is nothing like having the right tool to do a job right. I learned that last year when doing all the spindle bushing work when I was restoring our 15 runabout. The T's are pretty simple to work on, but there are certain tools that were built by Ford, Stevens or Wilson that just make the job easier.

Short of doing babbitt work and...

I have a choice of a 3 port Olds head and a '28 Chevy OHV head to use on a spare motor that I want to convert to OHV. Is there anyone producing the adapter plates on here or anyone that might have one for sale? It would need to be shipped to Scotland (at my cost obviously)

Slainte Mhath :)

Challenges gettingnew tanks is real. Hopefullysomeone will take the reins and starte making new ones again. Danny Lorenzi was one recently in need of a new tank. One of our clubmembers, David Cuddy, had a 26,27 tank that he installed in Danny's truck. He then was able to repair Danny's tank and did get it re-installed. Danny likes the installed...

and a Christmas story I love watching both due to the car content, was wondering if the car George Bailey drives and eventually runs into the tree is a Model T. Any input would be great.

1923 Roadster..My terminal block on the firewall is cracked, so I am going to replace it. The wiring harness from the ignition switch on mine is routed through the opening below the terminal block. Looking at several pictures, it appears that the harness should go through the opening above the terminal block. So, I was going to reroute mine until...

Hello all Merry Christmas, I am planning on spraying white Tractor Paint on my chassis. I have this Craftsman 919.15624 Paint Sprayer, is it good enough? I have not used it for 15 years. Owner's manual is now missing, nothing turning up on duckduckgo and another well known search engine that I am trying to get away from. This one seems close: Any...

My nephew was a good boy last year and Santa gave him his reward

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Have a wonderful day everyone!

..put our exterior Christmas light strands on the front porch, which I had resisted doing for the past 15 years. This year I finally gave in and honored her wishes. See what you think.
Marshall

Well, I DID put the Xmas lights out on the porch, didn't I ???

For those who have a kindle or kindle emulator on their cellphone there is a Ford related book on Amazon Kindle for $1.99 - Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City might make an interesting read. For that price it's hard to go wrong.

Problem: The South Carolina Model T Ford Club Chapter ran out of folks who wanted to keep it going.

Possible Solution: Are there 4 other folks that would be interested in either reactivating the South Carolina Model T Ford Club Chapter or if it is wiser, helping to start a new Chapter of the MTFCA in the South Carolina area? Or we could even...

Having just installed a set of Gypsy curtains on my ‘26 RPU, I recalled that someone had posted that they had a bunch of NOS hooks available. The hooks that come with the new curtains are pretty much useless. Do any of your remember who that was or are able to find that post?

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a chance for a quiet reflection after this unusual year.
May the Good Lord keep you and yours in the year ahead

Kind regards all
Adrian

Sharp eyes may be able to tell if this is a TT or a truck conversion. Perhaps the year of the plate, photo noted as being an Idaho scene. That plucky little T has a huge load on, kids and all, looks like it's got an additional 2hp up front to help with it.

Hi All,
Happy Holidays to all. I'm fixing my 26 front cross member and I'm wondering about the holes on either side of the square hole used for the spring bolt.
1. what's the purpose and are they original?
2. should I weld up the holes? Will that weaken the steel?
3 was there a piece of metal on the top of the crossmember (top plate?) which...

We here is snowy Minnesota (Arealbig snow yesterday) would like to take the liberty of wishing all of you out in Model T Land and very merry Christmas and a happy, safe & healthy NEW YEAR.

Darel and LaVerna Leipold (in behalf of all the Model T persons in Minnesota.)

Here is a setup I used on my 1925, to convert it to a stoplight. I'm using a factory taillight and license plate bracket. The bulb is used for Model A cowl lights to convert them to turn signals. I have to file one tab off the bulb to do this. I don't know why Snyder had to put an offset tab on this bulb, but that's Snyder for you! The license...

Which of the two cowl lacing sets would be correct for 1924 steel firewall? The one on the left is 3/8 the right is 1/2 Cowl Lacing sets.jpg

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I only use a trace amount of antifreeze all year so i drain both old cars in the winter. While i was draining the Model A i happened to see it's time for a new fan belt!! I ordered one and she who must be obeyed said you don't need it now, your not going to drive it this winter!! If the good looking belt had not stopped where it was i might have...

As much as I love my Model T Toohobby and everything that goes with it, I find that it is taking up more time now than I have available.
I am struggling to keep up with the everyday basics of life just now in these most trying times.
Cleaning and cooking and helping maintaining my home.
The garden also takes a lot of time.
So, something has to...

Brian Jordan, Eric Sayer and Jerry Kramer were elected as MTFCA Board members for the 2021-2023 term. Congratulations to them! I want to personally thank Rod Barrett and Steve Bourgeois for also running. The nine member Board sets the policy and direction for the Club, meeting several times a year either via Zoom or in person and requires a good...

Have a basket case 1912 September build that came with no firewall. Can some good member please give me sidelight bracket location
for at least the top bolt hole. Would appreciate any help. Dale

...my November/December VF arrived.

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The swell cover photo shows the museum annex in Richmond with its new T-era paint job.

What is this thingamabob?

A friend recently hit a pothole. Stopped, couldn't see any damage. A mile later the steering locked up. The front main leaf had broken across the centre bolt hole, the 2 sides worked out of the spring clamps and the front of the car dropped down. Never heard of this before, but it is an obvious stress point for the leaf.

Hi all,
I took this off my new 27 tudor. I haven't seen any example of the upper housing anywhere. Does anyone know what it's from or what it does? I'm guessing it's a stoplight, but again, I've not seen any other examples. It has a bracket that holds it on to the tea cup clear glass light. Thanks in advance.
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Rural America the way it used to be. This is actually a Facebook post from last year that popped up on my feed today as a memory.

Jest Before Christmas -- Eugene Field

December 19, 2019 ·

In a feeble attempt to celebrate the fun part of Christmas which used to include one room school programs, brown paper sacks with an Orange and some...

Here’s a neat option instead of finding a set of solid disc wheels, plus you can change them at leisure

The MTFCA Business Offices and Model T Museum will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to spend the holidays with family. The museum will reopen the 26th. The business offices will be reopened December 28th. Thank you for your understanding and Happy Holidays!

A few years ago I bought a new repo 6 volt Model T electric horn from a reputable vendor. It looks beautiful, all powder-coated black. But - I'm VERY disappointed in its operation - and it wasn't cheap even back then! Does it operate? Yes. Can it be heard with the engine running unless your ear is next to the horn's trumpet bell ? NO!!! I have put...

What does the inside of a 27 gas tank look like? All I can see is some kind of separating wall between the two halves of the gas tank that prevented from splashing back and forth as much.

I had to order a fuel line and fittings so I could attach it to my original sediment bulb and the new style shutoff valve at the Carb, I bought from Lang's a while back. Well the 90 degree elbow I also bought didn't fit the nut for the end of the line. I called and Steve looked up my order and we determined that the wrong elbow may have been mixed...

Just as the title says, has anyone heard of INPACO? A friend has some spark plugs for sale and this is a brand that I have never heard of and can find next to nothing on-line. All I can find are some old auction listings and some Ebay listings but not much else. I know there were a ton of different manufacturers out there but I can not find...

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Hello all
Thinking about having my model t cylinder head shaved to increase the compression it has stock pistons could someone tell me how much could be cut and be safe or would it be worth the time and expense to do so.Thanks Harold

This question is not specific to the Model T but does anyone know if partial bottles of Stabil are good for a prolonged period of time ? I suppose there are others who find they have left over product from the previous year's winterizing. In the spirit of Henry Ford's frugality, do I use it or toss it?

I stumbled onto the biggest hoard of KR Wilson tools I have ever seen, while searching you tube. Im not sure who it belongs to, but the title description says its for sale. I also did not figure out how much, but my gosh, what a collection of tools ...

Actually, a September 1907 parade:

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A little “enhancement.”

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My son has a 1911 touring, a nice older restoration that runs well. It does have a small problem with the steering. Sometimes when you are making a fairly sharp turn at low speed, it can suddenly want to turn more sharply. It's not going over centre, the steering wheel does not turn the wheels the wrong way. The kingpins, tie rod ends and wheel...

This will be an unforgettable Christmas for most of us. Stay safe, steady and strong! Better times are ahead. Merry Christmas, and happy new year from Tim and Connie D3FADFB2-373C-4ED5-BA9F-7F23CC02E41E.jpeg

In about a year's time, I'm going to need clinchers (all 30 x3.5 ) for my speedster project. I would love all white tires, but the fear of browning is a bit of a turn off, in addition to the price. Barring discussion on any recent purchases of all white tires, I feel like that subject has been beaten to death over recent years.

So, the next best...

The otherwise nice '27 Coupe that I'm working on for a family having an estate sale has a d**m Holley vaporizer carb still on it. I've done everything else I can to get it to run and when I removed the carb I found the vaporizer plate behind it had a hole burned in it. I tried making one but it didn't work. I'll get one coming from Lang's.

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12/17 i ordered a new fan belt from Bratton's and it came 12/20!! Two sizes listed on the belt were B-41 or 5L 440. Bud. :D