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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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An old Ford

Last post by Rich Eagle « Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:57 pm
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by Dollisdad » Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:25 pm

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The car was gussied up with new top fabric and a later style rear window. That looks like paint on the hub caps rather than nickle. The license plate is Alabama and possibly 1946. I say that as the Watch the Ford in '48 could likely be a 1947 slogan. '46 plates were white on black, '47 black on silver and '48 deep yellow on black. It just doesn't...

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Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:57 pm
1916 top irons

Last post by R.V.Anderson « Thu Aug 13, 2020 4:08 pm
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by adenautomotive » Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:44 am

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my 16 touring car has a one man top on it im looking for the correct top for it anyone have one for sale ? i have a 1918 two man top that i could use , are they dimensionally, i realize the tubes are different ( oval vsrectangle) i would of course use a correct top if possible

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They are pretty much the same dimensionally except for being rectangular and using different wood, which you already know. FWIW, the (standard) 1913-17 number 2, 3, & 4 sockets are essentially the same; only the front bow to the windshield changed in '15; it is 23 long vs. 26 on the '13-'14.

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Thu Aug 13, 2020 4:08 pm
Pic3

Last post by Russ_Furstnow « Thu Aug 13, 2020 3:46 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:39 pm

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Here is a 1917 Coupelet that had a run in with a streetcar in Ontario, Canada. oops!!! (Probably beyond restoration)

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Thu Aug 13, 2020 3:46 pm
Fresh mag ring?

Last post by R.V.Anderson « Thu Aug 13, 2020 3:32 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Tue Aug 11, 2020 1:58 pm

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Because it worked and was painted, I always assumed that the mag ring in my 1915 runabout had been rebuilt.

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But recently it fell on the floor and suffered this boo-boo, revealing that under the paint was brittle old insulation. Maybe I could patch it up and use it and it would be fine, but I'm not...

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Steve, Adam D. is entirely correct; if you're looking to save some $$$ then install a rewound single stack. Any of the flywheels with 3/4 magnets will work with one. I have one in my '14, along with a starter flywheel, so, if it ain't unregular and irrelijious to seggest it (apologies to Mark Twain) I could install a starter without having to pull...

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Thu Aug 13, 2020 3:32 pm
09-10

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by Dollisdad » Tue Aug 11, 2020 12:32 pm

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The second photo above is very much like the early car I'll post below.
Other than being very dirty and the top not being on the car, seems very much the same.
Two pedal, 2 bolt mounts, lamps and all.
Also, seems the building in the background of both photos may be the Piquette Avenue Plant.

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Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:55 am
Rear Outer Hyatt Bearing Fit

Last post by Adam « Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:22 am
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by Dan B » Wed Aug 12, 2020 5:29 pm

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I am test fitting the rear axle outer bearings during a rebuild. I have new axles, new (“best quality”) bearing sleeves, and bearings that are essentially NOS. They do not just slide in like I am accustomed to and take small taps from a rubber mallet to fully seat them. When they are half way in, the axle turns freely and the rollers spin. Once...

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“Wearing in” anything like this is essentially going to be displacing or wearing off metal that is an interference fit. Does that “worn away” metal just disappear? NO! It just rolls around in there and recirculates between the bearings, sleeve, and axle shaft. Some of it will abrade and some of it will embed. Bottom line is you don’t want it to...

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Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:22 am
rebuilding rear axles and drive shafts

Last post by Andy Loso « Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:58 am
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by BLB27 » Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:07 am

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Who rebuilds rear axles and drive shafts? What is the cost?

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I do, costs depends on what you want. Feel free to contact me at aloso@q.com or send a private message.

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Last post by Andy Loso
Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:58 am
Manifold Clamp Markings

Last post by SurveyKing « Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:48 pm
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by SurveyKing » Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:18 pm

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Can someone shed some light on the marking DF on the early manifold clamps, part number T515? At some point the DF was replaced with the Ford marking. Manifold Clamp - DF.jpg

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Thanks Dan, that nailed it. Now we know

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Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:48 pm
Measurement Request - '26 Roadster Top

Last post by TMiller6 « Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:17 pm
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by TMiller6 » Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:44 pm

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Short version: Can someone please provide me with the dimensional location of the sockets on the main bow? These are the ones that attach the sail panel and side curtains.

Long Version:
There are no '26 Runabouts at the T-Museum or the Henry Ford for me to take measurements; I checked.

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I have two photos that originally came from...

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Luke,

Thank you! That’s exactly what I need. Thanks for including the reference dimensions back to the mounts.

I appreciate you making the journey to measure your car.

Mark, thanks for the 25.4 reminder. I still have my metric scales from the Ford ERIKA project and speak millimeter fairly well.

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Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:17 pm
1909 - 1910 Drive Shaft questions.

Last post by VowellArt « Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:37 pm
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by VowellArt » Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:52 am

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Ok, silly me I thought that there were only 2 variations of the drive shaft (ha,ha,ha) every time I get to thinking something is going to be breeze, I get pulled up short with a wrinkle....or 2.

There is an inside hardened race that is pressed onto the drive shaft for the Roller Bearing that doesn't seem to appear until 1911, so my question is,...

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Stephen, was this babbit bearing cast into the spool? or were there 2 of them and pressed in for both sides? How was it lubricated (babbit requires lubrication)? Was there a grease cup on top where the locating plug/pin is now, or an oiler? Or did they rely upon the differential juice to splash up and lub it that way?

Thanks Larry, that's what I...

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Last post by VowellArt
Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:37 pm
How many cars in a T built from parts?

Last post by John kuehn « Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:07 pm
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by Corey Walker » Tue Aug 11, 2020 10:21 am

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I was on my way home yesterday thinking it was a nice day for a drive in a 106 year old car. Then I got to thinking, the majority of the car is from 1914, but I assembled it over many years. I bought a frame and axles for $75 when I was 14 and shortly thereafter found an engine, a 1914. Now it was an original engine and aluminum hogshead, but I...

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Good point Rich E.
After a while a lot of people could go out and buy a nice T. But also a lot of people wouldn’t have the time or money and maybe not even enough nohow to build one up from parts.
Not trying to run anybody down but there is a satisfaction in knowing that you did something that not everyone wants to do. Or at the very least some...

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Last post by John kuehn
Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:07 pm
Gas tank repair thoughts/ideas

Last post by George Mills « Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:51 pm
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by Model T Mark » Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:05 pm

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Trying to finish up this 11 torpedo roadster I have a new gas tank bought 25 years ago. Right in the center of the the end it has a pin hole or maybe a little bit bigger than a pin hole leak. It is about 1/16 in diameter. I found it when I have removed the paint. The gas has been out of the tank now for 48 hours. Looking for suggestions on the...

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One time I had a tank with a punch hole in it and a guy cross town said he could fix it. Just pull it off and take it to him, he'd need maybe 5 minutes..

I was intrigued.

He sets it up, takes a swat at it with his air sander...

Grabs something that looks like a gray Tootsie Roll and tears off a chunk...

Mushes it in the hole and then took his...

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Last post by George Mills
Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:51 pm
transmission bands

Last post by John iaccino « Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:34 pm
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by Allen Brintnall » Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:08 pm

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Are there other suppliers for Kevlar bands ? Lang's and Macs are out and on backorder,. 1926 TT. Allen Brintnall, SW Mo.

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It is quite possible that some of the vendors are waiting for multiple orders before restocking their shelves. We at Red Hook Restorations have plenty of Nev-R-Wear in stock. If fact, we have been selling it retail as well as wholesale. If you are unable to get the product from your favorite vendor, please feel free to order Nev-R-Wear directly...

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Last post by John iaccino
Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:34 pm
12’s

Last post by KWTownsend « Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:23 pm
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by Dollisdad » Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:41 pm

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Thank you, Charlie.
I stand corrected. The 1914 windshield and lack of windshield to radiator rods threw me off.
I can now see the outside door handle on the back door.

Those windshield to radiator rods seem to always get in the way...

: ^ )

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Last post by KWTownsend
Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:23 pm
Trucks

Last post by old_charley « Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:42 pm
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by Dollisdad » Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:14 pm

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I love the top photo of the '13 cut-off touring/pickup. The added top definitely came off of something other than another Model T. That's one long front top bow!

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Last post by old_charley
Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:42 pm
A brand new 26

Last post by Walter Higgins « Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:48 am
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by Dollisdad » Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:07 pm

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The photo was discussed in the past on the forum:

Worth mentioning: just because a photo of what appears to be the same car and gentleman is in the possession of the Minnesota Historical Society does not necessarily mean that the MNHS description of the photo is accurate. Mis-identification of photos in museum collections is not uncommon and...

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Last post by Walter Higgins
Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:48 am
Fun keeps on going!

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by TWrenn » Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:43 am

So two days ago it was another nice day, so three of us decided to get together. Met at my place, then drove to another friends-Russ's place-so one guy could see Russ's stash . Had a great visit, then a short tour around the countryside afterward. Russ hadn't gotten out much due to an ongoing problem with one eye, so he was glad to get out for a...

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Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:43 am
Gouged pinion gear?

Last post by ivaldes1 « Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:06 am
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by ivaldes1 » Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:26 am

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I have a pinion gear with one tooth gouge on it pictured. I wonder how it happened? I don't actually need it because I am changing to a higher ratio of 3:1 but I would rather not just throw it away. It is otherwise good. Other than put it in the box of bad parts what can I do with it?

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It would be immodest for me to divulge.

I've decided to wear it to church.

As a hat? A ring? A necklace?

Please elaborate.

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Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:06 am
Picture of crown gears and pinions with different ratios.

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by ivaldes1 » Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:01 am

Just for your information, the picture shows a 10 tooth pinion and a 40 tooth crown gear, a 11 tooth pinion and 40 tooth crown gear, and finally a 13 tooth pinion and 39 tooth crown gear. The 13:39 is going into hay wagon to speedster project.

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Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:01 am
Ford ladies

Last post by SurveyKing « Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:20 pm
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by Dollisdad » Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:10 pm

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Love seeing those Ford Driving Ladies .

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Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:20 pm
Ruckstell axle question

Last post by Norman Kling « Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:50 pm
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by Commander_Chaos » Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:14 pm

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Some of the cars I'm seeing on line have the aftermarket 2-speed axle. Since my understanding that a stock T's too speed is around 30mph I assumed that the two additional speeds were make the car go faster.
However I was watching a video where a guy was saying the additional speeds were for low for climbing hills and towing. Is this right? More...

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With a 3-1 gearing you can get a little more top speed with the Ruckstell and might be good in flat country. We have quite a few hills here in the San Diego area and a few years ago we had a national tour here. It was headquartered in Barona, an Indian Reservation which has a big hotel. In order to get there you had to climb a grade for about 10...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:50 pm
Why does my engine labor when I honk my magnito horn?

Last post by SteveTN « Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:58 pm
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by NorthSouth » Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:05 pm

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Why does my engine labor when I honk my magnito horn?

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Mud dauber nest on the horn's vibrator plate.

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Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:58 pm
New Here

Last post by Newtexaz « Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:16 pm
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by Commander_Chaos » Mon Aug 10, 2020 3:12 pm

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Hi, I joined this forum because I want a Model T and I want to know more about them before buying one. In the past I've just bought things on a whim and figured everything out later. That has yielded mixed results. I'm confident of my ability as an amateur mechanic but the idea of keeping a 100 year old machine in working order fills me with some...

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Sorry....had the numbers mixed up in my head. Actually a higher price

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Last post by Newtexaz
Tue Aug 11, 2020 4:16 pm
M F Ford Truck ????????????????

Last post by Dropacent « Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:31 pm
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by Bill Crosby » Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:22 pm

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Does any one have any knowledge about a M F Model T Truck. It was found near Endicott New York. It Is In Very bad condition but Is quite unique. I haven t found any Info about It and am hoping someone here can shed some light on It. In all my years of collecting Model T trucks this is the first one that I have seen. The tail gate hardware Is quite...

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To anyone interested in this beauty, don’t let the rough sheet metal frighten you. This company offered all their products ala-Carte. You could build a vehicle in just about any configuration. I can see wood doors made using the great panels with the raised portion. That how they were done just a year or so earlier. The gold is all the special...

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Last post by Dropacent
Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:31 pm
Photo of unknown origin. Interested? It can be yours.

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by shammatt » Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:08 pm

I'm cleaning up stuff in my shop and ran across this photo. I have no idea of the source, don't recall anything about why I have it. If it's meaningful to someone, just offer to pay the postage via PayPal and it's yours!
Enjoy!

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Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:08 pm
Drop A Cent (Tim Morsher) Where Are You?

Last post by ModelTWoods « Tue Aug 11, 2020 12:35 pm
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by ModelTWoods » Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:05 pm

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Tim Morsher, Where are you? Out of town going to swapmeets? Covid-19 got you down? Just busier than a one armed wallpaper hanger making new parts? I sent you a package by USPS Priority mail, that tracking says arrived 08/07/20 and was left on your front porch. I hope that you don't have any porch pirates in your area. usually, you're very prompt...

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As I said to Tim in an email, the hobby is fortunate to have him. He reproduces quality items that wouldn't be available otherwise. i have always been satisfied with everything that I have gotten from him, and I know he's busier than a one armed wallpaper hanger , right now.

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Tue Aug 11, 2020 12:35 pm
Is my TT overheating?

Last post by Drkbp « Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:23 am
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by Corvette Guy » Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:13 pm

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I finally got my cab painted and decided to take my 1st trip to town, 5 miles each way. I had a fully charged phone, bucket of tools and half a jug of 50/50 antifreeze. When I stopped at a friends, I noticed that engine was gurgling when I turned it off, is this normal or a problem? I tightened up the leather fan belt and it is almost maxed out,...

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Scott,

I believe you pretty well have your answer but I thought I would mention a rather easy
way to check radiator and carb setting in your driveway with a kitchen thermometer.
I use that same thermometer to check my 160 degree thermostats for my '35 Ford cabriolet.
The V8 stats open at 160 so the gauge is close.

I just set up the car in the...

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Last post by Drkbp
Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:23 am
Model T Brake Is Pretty Good

Last post by Norman Kling « Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:09 am
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by RustyFords » Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:58 pm

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Ok...that statement may cause some eyebrows to be raised, but bear with me....

In my build thread (see link below), I talked about how I wasn't adjusting the brake band properly, this was causing the brake to be pretty mushy and insufficient. I drove the car like this for a while and, sadly, got kind of used to it.

Once I learned the error of...

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I think there are more than kind of AC brakes. On my 26 Roadster I bought a new set of brakes, I think from Chaffin's, but maybe from somewhere else (It was 30 years ago). Anyway, they appear to be the same as the currently sold Rocky Mountain Brakes for the large drum axle. The parts are identical except the logo cast into the yoke which bolts to...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:09 am
Shriner T's

Last post by Dan Hatch « Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:06 am
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by Michael Peternell » Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:44 pm

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Shot in the dark, but hoping there's a Shiner T guru in our bunch. Anyone?

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The McDonough Power Equipment also made Snapper mowers.
Now owned by Briggs and Stratton, like most mower companies.

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Last post by Dan Hatch
Tue Aug 11, 2020 9:06 am
Spring perch

Last post by Stephen_heatherly « Mon Aug 10, 2020 11:35 pm
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by Jfmarkham » Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:29 pm

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Has anyone ever tried to mount a new style wishbone on old style spring perch? I have old style and there is 3/4 inch of threaded shank below the axel, would like to not change them if I could

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I personally would install an accessory wishbone brace instead of using a later wishbone with the earlier perches. As has been mentioned before, the holes in the wishbone are tapered and will not accept a flat nut. The earlier perches won't stick through enough to get the full nut on and you wouldn't be able to use cotter pins. With a wishbone...

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Last post by Stephen_heatherly
Mon Aug 10, 2020 11:35 pm
Staude Tractor Conversion

Last post by tom_strickling « Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:44 pm
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by A Whiteman » Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:39 pm

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Please see the dealership in the Gallery at:

Does anyone have a picture of one 'in the flesh' you could add?

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I still have a staude for sale. All the hard work is done. It is ready to be turned into something amazing.

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Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:44 pm
TT Racing.

Last post by DHort « Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:28 pm
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by Dallas Landers » Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:53 pm

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We had a meeting with Amish churches tonight at the firehouse concerning our yearly fish fry that they help with. After, we visited in the parking lot as they were interested in checking out the TT. My neighbor is the Bishop for the one of the 8 churches. As he was pulling out in his buggy I joked and asked if he wanted to race. He laughed and...

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Some of you might recognize this guy. I think he is going to buy a buggy and horse and look for a race.

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Last post by DHort
Mon Aug 10, 2020 6:28 pm
Three steering columns to one and wood steering wheel?

Last post by DanTreace « Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:41 pm
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by ivaldes1 » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:06 pm

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Hi, I've moved on to doing the steering column for Haywagon to Speedster. The idea is 3 bad ones to make one good one.I have Column 1 'good' relatively complete steering column, no cap. I have shaft 2 with the steering gears and cap, loose gears, missing one pin. The cap is magnetic. I have column 3 poor condition bent shaft, corroded steering...

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Is there any way to tell from the outside if it is 4:1 or 5:1?

And generally, unless the steering column has been molested, the gear cover that has full width knurl around the cover is the one found on 5:1 steering gear cases.

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Last post by DanTreace
Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:41 pm
Splitrim

Last post by George House « Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:39 pm
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by ABoer » Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:47 am

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Hi all :
A friend asked me to help him to mount a tire on a Splitrim .
I have a rim spreader .
What is the best location for the spreader in the rim ?.
So I don't deform the rim .
I have looked in my papers , but I can't find a picture

Thank you in advance .
Toon

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Thanks for the copy of the instructions Dan. I’ve copied them to a folder. We get that question every few months. I’ve answered it several times in multi-paragraph form. In October when we’ll probably get it again we can just send your instructions. Very good !

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Last post by George House
Mon Aug 10, 2020 5:39 pm
So why so little interest?

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by KimDobbins » Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:37 pm

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A couple weeks ago, my neighbor listed his very nice, very original, very low mileage 1914 touring for sale. This is a really great very early 1914 running car with original upholstery and top. In my way of thinking, nice original cars are considerably more desirable then a restored car of unknown history. It was priced at 19k. The car did sell,...

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What19.000 for a 1914 is maybe a pricetag that will limit the interest to those really in for an all original.
I paid 22.000 for my 1914 back in november 19 and that is an fairly original but restored 20 years ago I think.

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Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:03 pm
My experience with plastic tack strips

Last post by Oldav8tor « Mon Aug 10, 2020 11:53 am
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by TMiller6 » Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:49 pm

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A few years ago I replaced the few pieces of wood in my '26 Runabout. At the time, I used spring clamps and an electric heat gun to form the black plastic tack strips in the wood kit for the eventual installation of upholstery.

Other projects caught my attention and when I retrieved the body from its 50-95 degree Fahrenheit storage I found that...

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Tom,
Looking at your photo of the broken end what I see doesn't look much like the cut end of the material I used. It looks more like plastic. I wonder if we're talking about the same material? I have a test piece I cut and bent to learn how to mold the material that I'm going to hang up and see what it looks like over time. I'll let you know what...

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Mon Aug 10, 2020 11:53 am
Model T tractor conversion information

Last post by TractorGlenn « Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:34 am
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by haptruck » Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:21 pm

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I just acquired a 1927 Pull Ford tractor conversion. I am looking for some assembly drawings or photos that show how it should be put together. This one does not have a rear spring -- some internet photos show one -- ads talk about switching form tractor during the week to farm and car on week end to go to town, needs a rear spring. The I beam is...

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This view shows the holes on the I-beams where components were mounted. The lower part of the drawbar is homemade. the angle with all the holes was supplied with the attachment. The Pullford I described earlier is how they manufactured when they were built for a T with a body, I am sure later in the 20's some buyers were mounting them with the...

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Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:34 am
That was an easy $20

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by DHort » Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:18 pm

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I ordered a burger from the local Irish Pub. Drove to the pickup spot on the curb. Three lovely ladies listening to the band in the parking lot came over to admire the car. I offered a ride and they all jumped in. Drove them down about 6 blocks down and back. One of them slipped me a $20. I should have stayed for a beer or two. Good thing I took...

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Mack wants to put some straw and quilts in the bed of a pickup truck. I don't know what you are thinking. I am just giving rides and that satisfied the women I had. I was just driving and paying attention to the road!

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Mon Aug 10, 2020 2:44 am
Coil Box found

Last post by Duey_C « Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:55 am
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by Unprr » Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:21 pm

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I found a coil box at an antique store and took the attached photos. My question is this, would this be used in a Model T? The coils look nothing like the ones I have in my T.

Thanks

George

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Oh my. Neat find. :)

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Last post by Duey_C
Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:55 am
1924 Coupe up & Running. Thanks Dan Hatch

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by 03spfld » Sun Aug 09, 2020 7:53 pm

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Finally got My 1924 T model Up and running just in time for my daughters wedding. Thanks for this forum and club, and a special
Thanks to Dan Hatch for all his help and quick shipment of parts.
He never seem to get tired of my phone calls and emails with questions. I still need to go through the rear axle and rebuild coils, but it runs good enough...

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Very nice. Congrats on getting it running.

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Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:21 am
Any deals out there on new tires?

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by Humblej » Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:35 pm

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Need some new 440/450-21 tires, looking at the usual vendors sites and I am not finding any deals, anyone know of tire sales and/or free shipping out there?

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Summit Auto Racing usually has them for around $99 apiece. Free shipping on orders over $100.

When is the last time you've known that to work?

A few months ago.

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Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:17 am
aJ baimes "arsenal of democracy"

Last post by Susanne « Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:13 pm
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by Daniel828 » Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:38 pm

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I just finished listening to this book on audible it was very good but it focuses on Edsel a little more than Henry. Anyway, the book mentioned that two types of fuel were supplied in the willow run factory, 78 octane for the trucks that were used on the factory grounds and 100 octane for the bombers engines. My question is, do lower compression...

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And yes, while there's no reason I can figure, my car does run better on higher octane fuels. Really wish it weren't true, and am ready to drop a high head on it so I can run cheap gas. But it is what it is, so I'll pamper my princess of a car...

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:13 pm
Hot No Start

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by paddy1998 » Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:45 pm

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I got my 23ish Touring all put back together after putting in new valves and installing the Texas T distributor (which is fabulous if you're in the market for a distributor) and took her for a shakedown run to the butcher shop about 8 blocks from my house.

It starts right up when cold and runs very smooth, but I found out the hard way when I came...

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Did you add on an additional ground wire from the distributor body to the timing cover ?

I did not add an additional ground wire other than the one already on the distributor body.

Do you think that could be it? There's no miss when the engine is running, and in those instances where it won't start with the starter it starts easily with the...

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:09 pm
Cool old TT with a neat story....

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by Corvette Guy » Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:24 pm

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One of my friends called me to go look at his friend's 1925 TT. It was pretty cool and It's been in the family for 90 years or so and they have a signed title from the owners great grandfather from 1936. There is a set of benches in the back that they used to take kids to school, back in the day. It last ran in about 30 years ago.

The gas tank...

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Great old TT truck. I wonder why they did not get a good used round gas tank and turn the mounting straps 90 deg instead of relocating the oval tank openings ? But then I guess it was cheaper to fix what you have at that time.

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:57 pm
Oil line

Last post by NHUSA « Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:40 pm
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by Bill Thompson » Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:37 am

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Which hole does the outside oil line use?

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Bill, I use the outside oil line that is described by George House.

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:40 pm
Part needed

Last post by NHUSA « Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:37 pm
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by Jfmarkham » Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:16 pm

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I'm in search of front wishbone for my 1923 pie wagon, hopefully in New England area to save on shipping

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Have you talked with folks at Lang’s?

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:37 pm
Master Vibrators (the Model T kind)

Last post by AndreFordT « Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:33 pm
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by ModelTWoods » Sun Aug 09, 2020 12:34 pm

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Having never had, or used a master vibrator COIL on a Model T, but having owned five T's from 1913 to 1927, I am curious to how they replaced a Model T's original four coils and how they were wired into a T's ignition. Just curious.

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here is another thread about the master coils.

Andre
Belgium

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:33 pm
Starter Brush plate Busing question

Last post by Newtexaz « Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:06 pm
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by Newtexaz » Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:11 pm

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Has anyone else found that after replacing the Babbitt bushing in the brush end plate with one of the suppliers new brass bushings that the brass bushing holds the armature further away and the brushes don’t completely line up with the commutators? Picture below to further explain. Is this bushing supposed to be surfaced / shortened so the brush...

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Thanks Jb!

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:06 pm
Bauer tilt wheel plate

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by 1922ford » Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:17 pm

Did anything ever come of the Bauer tilt wheel plate project? Here’s a link to the original posts from the old Forum format.

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:17 pm
True Fire

Last post by Jim Eubanks « Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:16 pm
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by Jim Eubanks » Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:16 am

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Could someone please send me the instructions for a Tru Fire ignition. I have a good one I took off one of my cars several years ago and have forgotten how to re install the electronic parts that go in a timer for the TF.

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Thank You!

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:16 pm
Thread chasing die for original tire valve stems

Last post by KeithG « Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:36 pm
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by R.V.Anderson » Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:10 pm

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I have finally gotten a quote for making these very-special-thread (13/32 x 28) dies. One die is $147 but we can get them for less than half of that --$70 each-- if we order at least 6. The price doesn't change after that. This round, adjustable HSS die would be for chasing damaged threads on original brass valve stems, although it will be able to...

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Mine came on Friday & it works great!!! Thanks very much, R.V.

Keith

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:36 pm
What type of grease and how much.

Last post by Unprr « Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:22 pm
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by Unprr » Sun Aug 09, 2020 2:17 pm

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I decided to go with the Anderson timer. How much grease and what type should I use.

Thanks
George

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Steve, thanks for the advice.

George

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:22 pm
Settle a dispute about RAJO heads

Last post by AndyClary « Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:12 am
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by Mustang1964s » Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:47 pm

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I was talking to a neighbor about his T.
He would like to go a Z head, because the RAJO is way to many horses and has to keep the top oiled.
He is saying that he would need a to replace the block as well.
I was thinking that he should be able to pull the head put valves back in and should be pretty much good to go.

The only way to determine...

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Downgrading from a Rajo to a z head is going to be disappointing. Like to see as much speed equipment as possible being used. Who wants to have the fastest shelf.

Andy

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:12 am
1911 open valve engine build

Last post by 2nighthawks « Sun Aug 09, 2020 1:33 am
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by MarkB » Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:54 pm

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when i started looking for parts for the open valve block i just bought, i dont find any of the original type parts for the valves, and valve guides.
the original valves have the octagone types spring retainers and the 9/16 adjusting nuts on the bottom of the valve, the guides are most likely original and are very worn. they push out of th block...

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.......ooops! Just noticed that the valve spring retainer is hexagonal ,....NOT octagonal! Oh well,....not all that important I guess. The main thing is,....they are normally perfectly round!

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 1:33 am
And this tractor in Arizona...

Last post by kevinf « Sun Aug 09, 2020 12:21 am
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by DHort » Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:56 pm

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I wonder if it will still turn over? Might have the start of something here.

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Don Robert the owner used to bring this tractor up to our Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor show just out side of Salt Lake City.
He would drive a stake in the ground put a cable around the stake and attach it to the tractor, then he would turn the wheels and tie the steering wheel. He would start the tractor and let it run in circles. People...

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Sun Aug 09, 2020 12:21 am
Rear inner brake band help

Last post by kmatt2 « Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:35 pm
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by Dbutler56 » Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:31 pm

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I am examining everything the previous owner did while restoring a 1927 Tudor
When looking at the rear emergency brake, I found several rivets that were bent and dragging on the drum. But i was more taken by the direction of the rivets. Instinctively I would have wanted to put the rivets in the other direction, with the head on the metal band side...

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The 1926-27 hand brake lining kit I bought years ago, from Synders I think, came with the correct flat bottom counter sink, worked great. Current example of repo parts shows the problem with some of today's stuff !

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Sat Aug 08, 2020 10:35 pm
cotter pin installation?

Last post by kmatt2 « Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:50 pm
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by pdgriesse » Sat Aug 08, 2020 11:08 am

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I shimmed-up the hand- crank bracket located on top of the Ft. spring/frame on my `29 model A. The two 1/2 X 20 hold down U-bolts are now too short for the cotter pin holes to secure the nuts, when tight. Guess i could grind down each of the 4 nuts but I`m concerned about losing the integrity for a secure fit . Also thought of drilling new holes...

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Have you tried to hand crank your Model A now, and does the hand crank engage the special crank pulley nut OK plus fit in the shell ? The split lock washers will not show so much unlike on a pre 1924 T and be fine.
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:50 pm
T tool at the flea market

Last post by Susanne « Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:28 pm
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by thom » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:46 pm

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I found this today.
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It won't work on our T though, because we have new one-piece valves without the little depressions to turn them with. For a buck I couldn't leave it behind though.

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I understand it was twofold - one was it was cheaper, faster, and easier for Ford to make the valve heads separate from the round stock for the stems, less waste and faster, and the other was they could use different steels for each, to make them more durable for their different operating environments...

And I've thought about ways to add the 2...

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Last post by Susanne
Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:28 pm
19-25 switch wire harness info.

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:28 pm
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by John kuehn » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:32 pm

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I replaced the switch wire harness on my 21 Touring 2 years ago and the terminals on the wire were to big that attach to the switch plate back.They worked but it bugs me to the point of replacing it.
Anybody know if that’s been changed since then from the vendors.
Thanks

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Most of the new repros have smaller metric screws with smaller heads.

I re-tap them to the American size, but finding screws of the correct length is impossible.

So screws have to be trimmed enough to allow the switch contacts to fit the depressions.

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Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:28 pm
How Many ACTUALLY Made?

Last post by JohnH « Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:21 pm
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by 1194668jc » Thu Jul 30, 2020 1:35 am

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I'm confused. People say that the 15,000,000th Ford was the final Model T ever made. BUT! I do remember several times in the past being told that more were made than 15,000,000. I got a variety of numbers from 15,500,000 all the way up to 17,000,000?! I haven't had this explained to me yet in 6 years, anyone care to enlighten me?

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Canadian production of Model T : 757,030

Great ref. data from Hap Tucker in this 2003 post Actual Numbers Built .

Thanks, Dan. So it does seem Model T production is actually closer to 16 million, which is what I have always thought.

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Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:21 pm
Hand brake lever issues.

Last post by ivaldes1 « Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:46 pm
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by ivaldes1 » Tue Jul 21, 2020 12:23 am

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My chassis has no hand brake. I acquired several from Dave Huson in various states, settled on this one. The lever rod end that normally has a cotter pin is slightly broken off with no hole for a cotter. I can think of several ways of fixing this a) one of those circle retainers with teeth but I will have to figure out a size. b) a gob of steel...

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The pawl is changed out with lots of pounding and heating. Was burning my fingers until I thought hey, gloves! Picture shows tools of the job. Next is the results. I measured the cam lever, they only differ by .1 of an inch 2.7-2.8 width, 3.7-3.8 height from the mount of the shaft to the top.

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Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:46 pm
pesty skip found

Last post by frontyboy « Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:12 pm
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by Chuck Stevens » Sat Aug 08, 2020 7:15 am

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My 21 roadster has had a skip off and on since I've had it. Yesterday I turned on the ign and hand turned it to each firing point. The garage was dark and I saw a spark in the wrong place, The copper spark plug wire had come loose from the brass end that connects it to the coil. They are soldered originally. A drop of solder and we were back in...

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My wife sez I do some of my best work in the dark!!!!!

frontyboy :lol:

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Sat Aug 08, 2020 1:12 pm
The advice of E. B. White and the Model T.

Last post by Been Here Before « Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:20 pm

by Been Here Before » Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:20 pm

I saw that there was a posting of the E. B. White tale of the Model T, “Farewell, My Lovely!” I wonder how many actually seeing the posting have read the text. Certainly the information is valuable to a new owner, or one wishing to own a Model T. And if read before ownership or even after purchasing, it would help answer some questions that appear...

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Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:20 pm
Fan pulley shaft problem

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:11 pm
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by BarryB » Fri Aug 07, 2020 6:21 pm

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This is probably a dumb newbie problem...I have a 26 roadster and am replacing the fan pulley shaft. When I tighten the shaft nut, the pulley won't spin and if I loosen the nut til the pulley spins it has a lot of wobble and then just tightens up. What am I doing wrong?? Thanks!

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Were the bushings replaced or just the shaft? If the bushings were not, then you now have a new shaft in a worn hole.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:11 pm
What is this light bracket for?

Last post by Original Smith « Sat Aug 08, 2020 11:35 am
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by Herb Iffrig » Fri Aug 07, 2020 6:46 pm

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I just saw this on the internet and thought I could find out what it is for. light bracket.JPG

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I agree with Wayne. From the above photo, it looks to me like it was made that way.

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Sat Aug 08, 2020 11:35 am
Oh No !

Last post by TWrenn « Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:09 am
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by Dallas Landers » Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:55 pm

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Things are not always as they seem!

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I'm with ya Don. Imagine the stories that neat ol' tree could tell if it could only talk.
Hard to believe a tree can get that large around the circumference.
And it's a grand ol' truck next to it too! It could tell some stories too!! :lol:
Nice pics Dallas. Great looking area. Nothin' like country living!

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Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:09 am
1927 Coupe History and Then Questions

Last post by Chris Barker « Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:38 am
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by BLB27 » Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:21 am

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I bought a 1927 Model T coupe (sn14648131) from a old farmer in North Dakota in 1954 when I was a junior in high school. It was in good condition, no corrosion. The radiator was like new. My dad and a uncle helped me get it running and taught me how to drive . In 1954, the Sears and Roebuck catalog still had T parts. I purchased pistons,...

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No light, no air = no problem!

I'm more amazed by the other 3 staying up.
There is an old concours joke about NOS air

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Last post by Chris Barker
Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:38 am
E.B. White book “Farewell to Model T”

Last post by Virtus « Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:49 pm
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by Mark Osterman » Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:01 pm

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Was just given a copy of this little book by E. B.White. It’s a short read but it’s clear he had personal experience with a T.

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1936 copy of this book on Ebay in Michigan. Item number 254622215523. Price $25. Should do someone a turn!

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:49 pm
More from the “Almost Tour” in Minnesota

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by Rob » Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:34 am

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We’ve lost one car, but added several. Today (Friday) I believe we’re at 12 cars. Maybe 14 for tomorrow’s big run to Buffalo and back. We’ll be in New London at the American Legion later today if the rain lets up. Our Model T representation is up to four, 1914, 15 and 16, with a brass speedster joining us today or tomorrow.

Tomorrow it’s 65 miles...

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Thanks guys. It’s great to see old friends again.

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:34 pm
1915 Firewall

Last post by Piewagon « Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:55 pm
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by Vrayfoster » Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:55 pm

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I have a 1915 Touring car and the firewall is cracked. I removed it and bought some Baltic Birch plywood to make a new one since I pulled my engine after 20 years of running and not surprising, It needs new bearings. I have three 1915 firewalls so it would seem easy to make a new one. Unfortunately none are original and most of the holes are in...

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I have all of the drawings and tooling to make a 1915 dash. I even had a custom router bit made to put the correct edge on the outer perimeter of the dash but my bigger problem is that I really don't want to ship them since I have had terrible luck getting UPS or FEDEX to haul it from St. Charles, IL to various places far away (like California)....

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:55 pm
Got a note from Dave Huson Today?

Last post by rofirestone « Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:59 pm
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by SurfCityGene » Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:12 pm

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I received a post from Dave Huson but may have made a terrible error! I hope he's in good health! Sorry for any confusion or alarm

Just a Heads Up... don't open spam or suspect email

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I have missed Dave, glad he is okay. I have been to his shop, bought parts and been on Two of his tours. He is a great T guy.👍

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:59 pm
replacing touring top

Last post by bnasheller « Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:19 pm
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by Emeraude » Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:20 am

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I have been driving my 21 touring for several years after a rebuild. When i bought it the owner gave me the top irons with no fabric on them. I am considering for a winter project to buy the top kit from classtique upholstery and to install it myself. I am confident on my abilities in welding, painting, body work and engine work but I have never...

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Just received my Classtique top in the mail last week and am working on laying out everything needed for installation.
I'm definitely thankful for all of the videos and writeups there are out there! I feel like I've virtually installed the top several times already!
Good luck with yours:)

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:19 pm
KEVLAR BANDS??

Last post by Vrayfoster « Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:02 pm
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by John Dow » Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:31 pm

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Hi everyone. I'm told by the previous owner of my '23 touring that it has Kevlar bands installed. The only Kevlar bands I've seen are always yellow, but mine are gray or dirty white. What's up? Thanks!

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After 20 years of use, my Kevlar bands are a light brown color.

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:02 pm
1911 REAR BOW RISER BOARD

Last post by Quickm007 « Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:28 pm
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by Art Ebeling » Thu Aug 06, 2020 11:35 am

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I am ready to install the top on my 1911 Touring. The suppliers are out of the wedge shaped rear bow riser board, the one that gives the top the correct shape at the rear of the rear bow. Can someone give me the shape and measurements for that board? Thank you, Art

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Thank you will be helpful.

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Last post by Quickm007
Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:28 pm
coils

Last post by Adam « Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:17 am
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by Charlie B in N.J. » Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:01 pm

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Just came into a nice set of coils from a local flea market yesterday. Going to get them into shape but it's been a while since I've done any and I need to know what's the latest on the condensers being sold & any problems with new point sets.

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I have enough of the correct “Orange Drop” capacitors for T coils on hand that I could spare some. They are the ones recommended for decades by the more knowledgeable coil rebuilders. These are the round ones so you will have to remove the glass spacer in your coils.

4 for $20
8 for $35
100 for $370
shipping anywhere in the US included.

Contact...

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Last post by Adam
Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:17 am
Dodge Brothers?

Last post by Corey Walker « Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:50 am
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by Greg sarky k » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:13 am

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Is this stamped letter “D” refer to Dodge Brothers? I’ve seen DB before but not a solitary D

Thanks

Greg

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On the right the “oit” from Detroit is visible. They weren’t too careful with the stamp because 1/2 of it is missing on mine.

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:50 am
2020 MTFCA Scholarships Awarded

Last post by Bryce_Knowles « Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:37 am
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by SusanYaeger » Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:35 am

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Thanks to the generous donation from an anonymous MTFCA member, five 2020 high school graduates were awarded $1,000 scholarships. A bit different from typical scholarships, this program was intended to reward young people who have shown devotion to their Model T families in ordinary life, throughout their lives.

Congratulations go to all of the...

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Thank you so much for selecting me as one of the recipients of the scholarship. I truly appreciate your generosity towards the youth of this hobby and I look forward to continuing with the hobby throughout my lifetime and someday to pass long my passion to my children. These funds will help me to put my energy into the studies for my career and I...

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:37 am
Having a hard time removing my old tire from demountable (not a split rim)

Last post by Allan « Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:17 am
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by Quickm007 » Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:54 am

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Seriously, I always had hard time changing a tube on my old tires from demountable ( my tires come from 60's-70's). They are Firestone with a white wall, they are hard no matter I let them warming up in the sun all day... Took me arround an hour and half all the time no matter what I'm doing to change the tube and the tire. Maybe I'm a slow...

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When dismounting a tyre, I prise one side off first. Once that is off, it is easier to insert a tyre lever from the back side, under the still mounted side of the tyre and out to the opposite side of the rim. Then the lever is pulled right over , taking the mounted side of the tyre with it. A rubber mallet will make short work of the rest.
When...

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Last post by Allan
Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:17 am
Got a 27 Coupe

Last post by Squirrel « Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:18 am
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by Squirrel » Sun May 31, 2020 1:28 pm

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Hi, new here...this is a little intro so you all can have some entertainment, and hopefully give me some pointers.

I've been playing with 1928 and newer cars a long time. A week ago, I heard about an older fellow that was having to move away, and needed to sell his T. I ended up buying it. For the past week, I've been tinkering with it, and...

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I pulled the engine before I decided to remove and paint the frame, etc. So I had already unbolted the body from the frame, and lifted it up a bit and rested it on some 4x4s above the frame rails. Then I set up some steel sawhorses on either side of the car, and put a steel tube between the body and frame, and raised the body up. I also put...

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Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:18 am
I haven't seen Hap Tucker on here lately

Last post by Susanne « Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:09 am
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by perry kete » Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:57 pm

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I haven't seen Hap Tucker on here lately is he OK or just too busy to post? His knowledge of Model T's is greatly appreciated.

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Those Honey-doo lists are a killer... I know, I was working out a deal for a roadster (one of my dream cars), and got snagged... unfortunately it was my fault (a neighbor's husband died, I gave her a couple hugs, and it started a cascade of domestic un-bliss), then found about 7 things (while in internal exile) that I needed to do...

Good to see...

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Last post by Susanne
Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:09 am
Russ Potter Carb

Last post by Bruce Compton « Thu Aug 06, 2020 11:38 pm
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by Tmooreheadf » Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:29 pm

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I just received my straight thru NH, after being rebuilt by the Carb King, Russ Potter. It is a thing of beauty and runs on the car very well.
We all ought to be happy that these model T suppliers and vendors keep us all going! Don't know what we would do without them!
Thanks Russ!

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Glad to hear that Russ is still doing carbs. A truly great guy that does awesome work. Going to miss seeing him and Red at Hershey this year.

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Last post by Bruce Compton
Thu Aug 06, 2020 11:38 pm
More band linings

Last post by Steve Jelf « Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:57 pm
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by John Illinois » Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:34 am

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I am still deciding on band linings. From the recent kevlar band thread ,Red Hook Restorations” nev r wear “seems to be a good choice.

I called and was told that they do not seal the ends. Dupont only recommends epoxy on Kevlar and it is too hard for drums. Their ends are frayed but can not unravel because the Kevlar is woven in a lock stitch....

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...I used a MAP gas torch on the ends of my Kevlar bands.
I do that with nylon rope so it won't unravel. I suspect it will work just as well with Kevlar. Looking at a set of new linings in my shop (RM, not Red Hook) I find that they are glued, so I assume that the new ones will be too, if and when they're available.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:57 pm
Holley G fuel leak

Last post by Vrayfoster « Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:36 pm
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by NevinG » Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:38 am

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A few years ago I bought a reconditioned Holley G at a swap meet. I decided to put it on my T and run it in place of the usual NH that I normally use. The car started and ran nicely, although I didn't drive it. The next day, I went to start the car, and fuel started dripping from the nut on the bottom of the carb. I removed the bowl, and found...

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Gosh, I guess I'm lucky. Both Holley G bowls fit and don't leak. However they are both steel and I have never seen a brass bowl that is usable so I brass plated one of them for my '15 car whenever the engine gets out of the closed machine shop

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Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:36 pm
Reproduced my 1915 California license plates. What do you think? ...Picture.

Last post by Vrayfoster « Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:18 pm
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by NorthSouth » Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:00 am

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Reproduced my 1915 California license plates. What do you think?
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Good eye spotting the wrong fonts. I took a best guess at the fonts when I made the center plate. It took several printings on paper to get the background yellow correct. I found a 15 plate and saw the font differences and corrected them before printing them on steel. The fonts on the lower plate are exactly what was on 15 plates. Using photoshop...

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Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:18 pm
What type of tool do you need to measure the size of a 4th main?

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:07 pm
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by DHort » Wed Jun 17, 2020 2:15 am

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I was thinking I should replace the ball cap(4th main) to try to reduce leaking down the drive shaft. It appears that you can get 4 different sizes of ball caps. However, the part of the cap that is babbitted is about 2 1/2 inches inside the hogshead. How do you measure that far inside? Do they make a special micrometer or caliper? Or do you check...

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Scott, all looked good but I put in some Ultra Black to make it better. That should help.

Scott and Jerry

I was advised to try using tapered feeler gauges to see how the fit was. I was able to slide the 0.004 feeler gauge between the 4th main and the tail shaft. I had to work to get the 0.005 feeler gauge between them. That seems to be within...

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:07 pm
How to Remove 1927 Coupe Body from Frame

Last post by John kuehn « Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:30 pm
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by BLB27 » Tue Aug 04, 2020 3:17 pm

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I would appreciate some guidance how to remove a 1927 coupe body from the frame. I want to remove it to be able to repaint the frame. The T has not been run for many years.

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In my case I was restoring the car so I pulled of the fenders and running boards so I could straighten and repaint the fenders individually. I removed the spare tire carrier so I could roll out the chassis from under the body. The spare tire holder is attached to the frame and was to tall to clear the back of the body since I had to roll the...

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Last post by John kuehn
Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:30 pm
Clevis is not short enough versus too long?

Last post by ivaldes1 « Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:07 pm
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by ivaldes1 » Tue Oct 15, 2019 10:19 pm

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Hi,

I put a new Clevis in after changing the bands, pivots, supports, and slow speed notch on the transmission. I've read a few guides on how to adjust the Clevis which is '1/16th short or play'. Problem: my new Clevis which is the same dimension as the old one isn't short enough by just a little bit. Most comment that the Clevis isn't long...

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Confirming that the machine shop drilled the hole in the wrong place and threw off the geometry for the whole thing. Ross Lilleker fixed it.

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Thu Aug 06, 2020 7:07 pm
Mag post short.

Last post by Vrayfoster « Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:59 pm
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by Mike Robinson » Wed Aug 05, 2020 2:30 pm

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Has anyone had a mag short out from what I think is band lining and oil touching the post ?My mag failed and after checking the switch and replacing it found this at the contact point For the post. All connections were good and still no voltage. I cleared that goo away and all is ok now.

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I switched to Kevlar bands and ever since then, no strings shorting out my mag post.

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Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:59 pm
Front axle bushing sticks out.

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:05 pm
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by ivaldes1 » Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:31 am

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Hi as pictured the top front axle bushing was replaced but it sticks out into the spindle space. Won't that interfere with the spindle going back in? Just sand it down? Also the bushing is just slightly too snug for the new spindle bolt, just ream it out with a reamer?

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When you file it/them off be sure to releave the inside edge a little to clean up.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:05 pm
rear roadster 6 leaf spring

Last post by zeke1600 « Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:20 pm

by zeke1600 » Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:20 pm

what i have is a ford 6 leaf rear leaf spring. it seems to be a odd ball spring that only got used for a few years. It is NOS and never on a car as far as I can tell.It has all the ford markings on it. My question is there any demand for this as it weighs 35 lb and cost is 50 to 90 to ship. I am sure that I will never use it and see springs...

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Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:20 pm
Screw thread size

Last post by Stephen_heatherly « Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:18 pm
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by Bill Thompson » Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:59 am

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I am looking fo 3 screw thread sizes for transmision hogs head. Be did cover, starter mounting, and top access cover.
Thanks in advance

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I keep a few extra of the special bendix cover screws in my running board tool box just in case I lose one. They're not easily replaceable unless you have a few days to wait to get them from one of the suppliers.

Stephen

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Last post by Stephen_heatherly
Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:18 pm
12v Alternator gear or belt? Best price with quality?

Last post by Les Schubert « Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:00 pm
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by Catbird » Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:52 pm

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Thinking of upgrading my 1927 Speedster 12v system with an alternator. Gear or belt? Are the gear driven get necessary cooling?

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To clarify I should have said “permanent magnet fields “!!

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Last post by Les Schubert
Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:00 pm
1927 Tudor comes to its new home

Last post by Mustang1964s « Thu Aug 06, 2020 11:58 am
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by Dbutler56 » Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:55 pm

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I have been given the opportunity to finish a project started by a good friend whose health has severely taken its toll on him. I am, by far, not new to the Model T having worked on my first one over 50 years ago. He was a wonderful man, but mechanical work wasn’t his greatest gift.

I got through school with the motto of “Check your work”. But...

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Sounds like his health issues have affected more than that meets the eye.
Sorry to hear.
Double check everything.
I would bet that some areas of the build are spot on, while other are not so much.
We are all getting to an age that we need prayers and be grateful for what we have and can do.

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Thu Aug 06, 2020 11:58 am
Petcock insert spinning in the oil pan. Do I need to pull the engine?

Last post by Adam « Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:19 am
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by NorthSouth » Tue Aug 04, 2020 10:48 pm

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So, ...I was trying to remove the aftermarket 'Sight Gage' glass tube thingamajig from the lower petcock port on my oil pan so that I could replace it with a beautiful brass Ford petcock that Original Smith gave me. A simple enough job, so I thought. To make a long story short, it didn't come out. What happened instead was the oil pan's female...

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These were inserts that were swedged and brazed until sometime in the mid teens. Then they were inserts that were swedged and NOT brazed for a few more years. Then they were changed simply to a hole that was punched inwards and the “bent in” steel hole was threaded.

The one you have is the “un-brazed” insert. There really isn’t anything you can...

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Last post by Adam
Thu Aug 06, 2020 10:19 am
Where is the 5,000,000'th coupe thread?

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:10 am
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by Duey_C » Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:33 am

Dare I ask? Susan posted about number 5,000,000 in the museum's care for awhile. That's cool.
I thought it should've been a sticky at the top. Even locked perhaps...
?
:)

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Aug 06, 2020 1:10 am
$1,155.00 Ford script Hall tail/stop light on EBAY

Last post by Duey_C « Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:02 am
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by ModelTWoods » Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:46 am

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What a bargain ! On Ebay, (#143672020194) a two for one deal ! One Ford script stoplight and one Dodge Brothers DB Type 2 stoplight, Both are complete and need restoring, but very restoreable. Forgot whether its an auction or Buy It Now. Either way, they'll cost you a minimum of $1,155.00. Geez, I'll make him a deal; I'll sell him half of the Ford...

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Eirk, that's great!
Ya, if ya look-see, ya can get dat logic in yer noggin...
:)

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Thu Aug 06, 2020 12:02 am
How precise do running board brackets need to be?

Last post by Ken Buhler « Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:49 pm
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by ivaldes1 » Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:03 am

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Hi so I received a running board bracket in the mail twisted and bent. I want to get them as straight as possible before sandblast and priming. I pressed it and bent it back into a close but not exact alignment with one that looks straight. How close to original shape do they have to be? The bottom one in the picture is probably straight, the top...

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Ignacio,
I am reverse engineering a 1927 roadster, in that I am documenting all of the measurements of everything as I go. What I have found so far is that the designers did everything on a graph. Vertical, horizontal, and arc. I have found that it is safe to say that all of the measurements can be based on that simple principle. I have photos of...

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Last post by Ken Buhler
Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:49 pm
Damn Pigeons

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:11 pm
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by ThreePedalTapDancer » Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:35 am

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Saw this picture on tbay. B34DF931-742B-428F-A922-B5F566DDAB14.jpeg

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About thirty years ago, we went on a Catalina Caper tour with the model T club. About fifty model Ts loaded onto an open freight barge, and towed across the channel to Catalina Island. The club members took a faster ferry over to the island and awaited the arrival of the cars. One of the model Ts near the back of the barge picked up a few hitch...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:11 pm
Timer

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by rmalzo » Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:36 am

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I just purchased and installed Mictel's Itimer. I can't believe the difference in the way my 14 runs. It starts on one grand every time after priming and runs so much smoother. Mike was very helpful with the installation with help over the phone and he is very knowledgeable about the Ts ignition system. This is the best improvement you can add to...

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Ray and Gene, you both live in beautiful areas. Been since '99 when I was out there, sure do miss it. Loved having lunch on the beach at Newport. And just strolling along the beach at Huntington Beach. Too bad the C.O.L. is just so darned high, or I'd be out there in a New York minute!!

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Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:57 pm
Looking for info on points

Last post by Joe Bell « Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:48 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:16 am

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Anybody here know what these points fit? There are in distributor for a T. Made in South America.
Has RELO Ind ARG stamped in points. Nothing on distributor.
Any help appreciated. Thanks Dan
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You might want to check with Gaslight Old Car parts, they have a bunch of the old stuff from Argentina from back in the day still on the shelves??

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Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:48 pm

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