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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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Any deals out there on new tires?

Last post by RustyFords « Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:17 am
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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

Last post by paddy1998 « Sun Aug 09, 2020 11:09 pm
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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....

Last post by kmatt2 « Sun Aug 09, 2020 9:57 pm
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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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Last post by kmatt2
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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Last post by NHUSA
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

Last post by 1922ford « Sun Aug 09, 2020 4:17 pm

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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Last post by KeithG
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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Last post by AndyClary
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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Last post by kevinf
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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Last post by kmatt2
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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Last post by JohnH
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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Last post by Original Smith
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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Last post by Virtus
Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:49 pm
More from the “Almost Tour” in Minnesota

Last post by Rob « Fri Aug 07, 2020 5:34 pm
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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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Last post by Rob
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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Last post by rofirestone
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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Last post by bnasheller
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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Last post by Vrayfoster
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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Last post by Bryce_Knowles
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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Last post by Squirrel
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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Last post by Vrayfoster
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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Last post by Vrayfoster
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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Last post by ivaldes1
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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Last post by Vrayfoster
Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:59 pm
Front axle bushing sticks out.

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:05 pm
Replies: 9
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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Last post by zeke1600
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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Last post by Mustang1964s
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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Last post by Duey_C
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

Last post by TWrenn « Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:57 pm
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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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Last post by TWrenn
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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Last post by Joe Bell
Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:48 pm
Suggestions on who to send my wheels to????????

Last post by Bjerm « Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:14 pm
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by Lyndon » Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:58 pm

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I have never had any wheels rebuilt and would like any suggestion you have to offer. I am wanting the best job possible. This would be for my 1914. Two 30 x 3 and two 30 x 3 1/2. I want show quality.

Thank you
Lyndon

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Mr stutzman did the wheels for my twelve and they came out beautiful

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Last post by Bjerm
Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:14 pm
Any Idea what this mirror came from?

Last post by Mustang1964s « Wed Aug 05, 2020 2:44 pm

by Mustang1964s » Wed Aug 05, 2020 2:44 pm

I am looking for a set of mirror just like this.
Do any of you know what this mirror came from?
Car, Motorcycle, bicycle?
Mirror.jpg

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Last post by Mustang1964s
Wed Aug 05, 2020 2:44 pm
Engine block coolant cavity vinegar soak

Last post by George Hand « Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:33 am
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by George Hand » Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:07 am

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After giving my bare1920 engine block coolant cavity a vinegar soak for a week & wash I took it to have it bored for new .030 over aluminum pistons. I set the 1925 block on the bench for it's turn with the vinegar treatment, chunks of crud started to float to the top within a few minutes. As with the last block the soft (core) plugs started to...

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Hello all, I doubt soaking my engine blocks will create a problem, I explored having the blocks oven baked but felt that it may make more problems with cracking which is what modern engine builders do with newer engine blocks. When I soaked the first block it did not remove rust to the point of being shinny new looking metal, but it did do what I...

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Last post by George Hand
Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:33 am
Type of oil for Tiger Timer.

Last post by JRSpada4 « Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:18 am
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by Unprr » Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:01 pm

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I just installed a NOS Tiger Timer. It says on the box, to keep well oiled. My question is, what weight oil should I use?

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I use the same oil in my Ruckstell (75w90) in my oil can. A couple drops on either side of the roller and a smear of dielectric grease on the contact faces. For whatever reason, I’ve never had any luck with Vaseline or straight just dripping oil into the hole on the timer (Tiger or Ford roller timer).

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Last post by JRSpada4
Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:18 am
The “almost” tour

Last post by Duey_C « Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:28 am
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by Rob » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:59 pm

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A group of us decided to socially distance, and conduct as near a normal a tour as possible. We’re in Paynesville MN for a few days, replicating our Early Ford and Friends tours of the past. Tuesday it’s on to Spicer and a taste of what the New London to New Brighton offered in the past, with a few more intrepid “almost” tourers joining us.

We...

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In my own mind Rob: I've titled this Virgil gets a ride in the K. In my own mind of course.
Great pics and thank you for showing!

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Last post by Duey_C
Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:28 am
Anyone ever vulcanize an inner tube with gas

Last post by Allan « Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:40 pm
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by Mark Osterman » Tue Aug 04, 2020 5:29 pm

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I have seen original vulcanizing clamps for years but have never actually used one. There were evidently different heat sources including prepared flammable discs and also a pan to receive a little gasoline. Are there any vintage illustrated instructions? It seems that every clamp I’ve seen is missing a little metal pan for holding the gas and...

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Vulcanising may well be a practice no longer compatible with modern tubes. Different rubber compounds/substitutes require different approaches. Most repairs made today use stick-on patches, and this includes stick-on replacement valve stems.You would need to ascertain that both the patches and the tube are compatible with vulcanising.

Allan from...

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Last post by Allan
Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:40 pm
What Part is this

Last post by Kerry « Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:31 pm
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by ASM0209 » Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:07 pm

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So I picked up this Motor for my 1924 coupe looks like it was made June 1921. On the right side of the block there is a housin thats not on the old motor. What its this Part?

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I second that, left on to block the holes that have been drilled in the block.

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Last post by Kerry
Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:31 pm
BEN SNYDER'S #220

Last post by KimDobbins « Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:07 pm
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by Chaffins » Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:46 am

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THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN ON THE DAY BEN BROUGHT #220 HOME. iT SURE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THIS NOW. iT WAS RESTORED BY AL VIVIAN IN SAN BERNARDINO, CAL. WHO WORKED FOR BILL HARRAH FOR A SHORT TIME. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL STEERING COLUMN OUT OF THIS CAR. BEN SNYDER'S #220.jpg

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Model T 220 has a pretty well known history back to the late 40’s and early 50’s. There is a lot of photographic evidence that the cutoff touring Pete posted is 220. For 220 to deteriorate into a well used torpedo a few years later just doesn’t make sense. I met Ed Hausgen years ago and we discussed the missing back seat and what he thought...

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Last post by KimDobbins
Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:07 pm
Found something interesting?

Last post by Greg Griffin « Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:35 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:33 am

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I was parting out some heavy rods, you know saving rod bolts and pin bolts. When I noticed this on a set.
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A full set of DB made rods. I have seen a lot of DB parts, first set of rods. Dates them to pre 13? What DB parts have you got? Thanks Dan

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I put heavy rods and cast iron pistons back in my '14. Straight-cut timing gears, too. Oh, and my valve stems are not adjustable. Round tube radiator. My '14 is a '14! It's my idea of fun.

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Last post by Greg Griffin
Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:35 pm
Oil Cap (Breather)

Last post by jab35 « Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:16 pm
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by Original Smith » Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:47 pm

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I straightened an original Ford breather cap yesterday, and couldn't get it to fit well. Upon looking inside the hole, the casting was quite rough. Initially I used a half round file to knock down the high spots, but it wasn't satisfactory. Ultimately I used a brake cylinder hone with good results. I've never encountered a problem like this before.

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Larry: I've had straightened caps fit too tight too. The cylindrical piece of the cap needs to be loose in the tabs that attach it to the fluted cap top so the split sleeve can compress slightly when you insert it. If those tabs are crimped down tight the cap may be difficult to insert and may actually be loose b/c the sleeve cannot spring back...

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Last post by jab35
Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:16 pm
1926 Model T sediment bowl

Last post by Norman Kling « Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:14 pm
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by jimuris » Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:11 pm

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Quick question, on the 26 sediment bowl the valve should face down to get the flow of fuel. There is a little hole inside on the shaft and that should face down correct.

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The valve handle should point down, however, it is possible to install the handle 180 degrees and have the handle point up when on. So if you get no fuel with the handle pointing down, try pointing up. If neither will allow fuel to flow, you have a blockage elsewhere in the fuel system.
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Tue Aug 04, 2020 4:14 pm
Looking for a 1970 to 80 Snyder’s cat

Last post by TRDxB2 « Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:33 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:47 am

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Anyone on here have a 1970 to 80 Snyder’s catalog? Or any Model T parts house catalog from that time frame? Thanks Dan

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Frank looking for info on T distributors. Like the one I am looking for parts for. Just a long shot. Thanks Dan
Have some info on Auto-Lite & American Bosch 600 and magneto.
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Found info on an Atwater-Kent. Also this link has lots of info an testing and repair. Magnetos for sale too

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Last post by TRDxB2
Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:33 pm
1909 E&J 3 tier flared front sidelights

Last post by Drkbp « Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:36 pm
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by Alex Dragone » Wed Jul 01, 2020 11:33 am

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When looking at period photos of 1909 cars you will notice that many have the larger E&J 3 tier side lamps. Most of these photos show that lamp without the flared front around the round lends. My question is: does anyone have an original photo of an early 1909 with flared front 3 tier side lamps? I included a photo from an issue of the Ford Times...

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Alex,

It seems like E&J was one of Ford's favorite lamp suppliers in the U.S. and location probably had a lot to do with it.
I would imagine that Ford would use whatever lamps were available, in a pinch, to ship the cars.

The well established E&J plant was located only 3 miles away from the Picquette Avenue Ford plant.

Parts of the E&J...

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Last post by Drkbp
Tue Aug 04, 2020 1:36 pm
Inner tube stem

Last post by Original Smith « Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:16 am
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by Oldav8tor » Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:48 pm

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Can anyone share their experiences good and bad with the brass replacement stems available from Lang's and others? Specifically, the type that has to be hot vulcanized to the tube.

I recently had a flat caused by a cut or tear in the side of the rubber stem on a relatively new Hartford tube and I hate to throw it away - especially since I'd...

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I started collecting original metal stems along time ago when no one was interested in them. I've converted most of my cars to the original style valves when they need it. I'm not going to pull out a tube just to put the correct one in. What irritates me is the big guys like Coker don't seem to be interested in having the originals made. If the...

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Last post by Original Smith
Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:16 am
Remove Pinion Gear with U-joint still on?

Last post by Allan « Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:28 am
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by ivaldes1 » Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:43 am

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Is there a way of removing the pinion edit:**gear** without taking the U-joint off? The drive shaft and tube are off the differential but as far as I know I am unable to fit a puller jaws onto it not enough room and the slam it on a piece of wood maneuver isn't going to work because the U-joint will prevent the slide hammer action of the tube. Is...

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George, I use a second U joint to overcome the vice offset at the edge of my bench. It allows me to swing the tube and driveshaft around onto the bench so I don't have to arrange extra support. Each to his own I guess.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:28 am
Roller Cushion Tires

Last post by Susanne « Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:25 am
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by ArthurB » Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:29 pm

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A friend gave me a T rear end with a pair of hard rubber Roller Cushion Tires . The tires have these funny round holes with rubber cylinders inside, and lots of small cracks but they both look intact.

I've been cleaning one up to mount in my pickup bed as a spare (mostly cosmetic). At least I'll never have to pump it up! But I'm curious if any of...

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Those are Museum tires... We had an antique car carrier at work with these tires, I played it a couple times behind the bosses back, and they were as smooth as glass, but they only lasted 2 trips from the Toll Plaza on the SFOBB to Treasure Island and back (about 10 miles total) before they started to come apart catastrophically...

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Last post by Susanne
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:25 am
NOVICE QUESTION

Last post by Susanne « Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:18 am
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by Novice » Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:59 am

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How much difference do the high flow aluminum intake manifolds that Langs and other vendors sell make in T engine performance ? They claim 60% more in take air flow. and then the follow up question. if You have 60% more intake air do You need to go to a larger or dual exhaust system. perhaps larger valves. to realize a noticeable improvement.

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The Cat's Pajamas is a pair of Winfield AA (or a Winfield BB) fed into whatever, with Fordson-sized valves and a .300 cam 7° advanced... THEN you can get a higher flow or overhead valve set-up... The motor has to breathe, otherwise you won't get the oompha you think you should.

The T engine is, compared to modern iron, BIG, you just need to...

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Last post by Susanne
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:18 am
Radiator grill

Last post by Allan « Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:14 am
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by Nunsio1 » Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:51 pm

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Just installed a new Bergs radiator in my 24 C cab does anyone have any ideas for a radiator grill, like the ones on model A’s. The new rad’s aren’t getting any cheaper. Thanks in advance
John Monticciolo
Oscoda, Michigan

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Doesn't that canvas top on the car make it stand out. That's what most of our colonial built cars had. You could always say that you imported your car from Australia.
Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:14 am
Texas T alternator

Last post by Corvette Guy « Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:20 pm
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by Corvette Guy » Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:45 pm

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Anyone know anything about this Texas T alternator, or maybe it's a generator I don't know? It's not hooked up and I don't know if it works, I'm guessing it's 12 volts? Does running the truck without a battery cause harm to the alternator?

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No mag, this one has a True Fire ignition and I'm running it off of (don't laugh) two 6 volt lantern dry cell batteries. I have not idea why it was changed but it's the way it came when I got it.

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:20 pm
Headlight Question

Last post by critterpainter « Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:52 pm
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by SteveinNJ » Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:33 pm

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I see there's a 12V Halogen Headlight upgrade for Model A's where they give you a new reflector, bulbs, & hardware. I was wondering if that kit would work for my 26 Coupe Headlights? Are the A-Bone reflectors the same size as a T reflector? Anybody try this kit in their T Headlights?
Steve in NJ

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Have an A used the halogen kit. Not worth it. The best way to improve light is Aluminum Oxide reflectors.

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:52 pm
Ross Lilleker's Mailbox

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:50 pm
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by SurveyKing » Fri Jul 31, 2020 12:30 am

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Ross Lilleker's mailbox.jpg I had the pleasure of going to Ross Lilleker's shop in College Station, Texas yesterday. Ross has quite an operation there and is quite busy. He had no less than 10 or 12 Model Ts and a whole slew of engines and probably half a dozen workers. I took a double take on his mailbox as I was leaving and snapped this photo.

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Thanks, But I like Ross's Too!

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:50 pm
Checking Toe end

Last post by Steve Hughes « Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:59 pm
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by John kuehn » Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:43 pm

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My 21 Touring seems to be pulling to the left. I intend to check the toe end this weekend and have read previous posts about it. Seems that folks have different ideas about the cause of pulling to one side. Don’t think the axle is bent but would out of adjustment toe end cause it?

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For pulling to the left, I would check to see that the left wheel bearing is not too tight and dragging. I just had a wheel bearing get real hot on a car that I bought recently. Turned out the previous owner had installed the spindles on the wrong side and the left bearing had tightened up so tight that the inner race was spinning in the hub.

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:59 pm
Model T in HBO Perry Mason

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:58 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:50 am

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Anyone have their car in the HBO Perry Mason series? Sure are lots of T in it. Dan

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👋 George

If memory serves correct ....

I brought (18) eggs from the Mexican supermarket
along with some cookies ?

We looked at your cars in a large detached garage
that also had Christmas decorations ?

You had a very early rocking chair in your living room - we visited - then went for bbq in town.

I meet quite a lot of Model T Folks around...

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:58 pm
Quadrant rivets

Last post by Susanne « Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:39 pm
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by blgitn » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:10 pm

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I'm replacing the spark and gas levers:
I've filed the heads off the bottom side of the quadrant rivets but can't seem to knock them out. Is there a secret to doing this?
Thanks in advance.
R/ Roger.

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That's the Quadrant people refer to...

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 4:39 pm
1915 cut-down touring getting ready for the road

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:39 pm
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by Retro54 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:53 pm

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Over the last several years or so, I've enjoyed seeing other's project progress, so thought id share mine. After a little over a year of disassembly, mechanical checking and rebuilding, my 1915 cut-down touring is finally pretty much back together again as of today. She may be wearing a 'little patina' on her, but aside from the rear end which...

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Andrew, A lot of what I know about the early production problems of the 1915s I learned from Royce! He used to participate on this forum quite a lot. I like his forum also, but wish he would still share his knowledge here as well. (I also know there were reasons he left here and I won't push that issue.) I enjoy reading the articles he publishes...

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:39 pm
Polarity of battery

Last post by Novice « Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:29 pm
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by pons0030 » Sun Aug 02, 2020 10:19 am

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I picked up this 1926 roadster last week. It came without a battery. I’ve read here that model T is negative ground. The battery clamps however suggest that mine is postive ground (one connector is slightly bigger).
I hooked it up as negative ground. Engine starts, if I switch on the headlights, amperes go into minus, so it seems that I have done...

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The person who gave You the jump is not happy either. You can reverse charge a battery. AX Me how I know.

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:29 pm
"Ve get too soon auld...

Last post by Susanne « Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:34 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Sun Aug 02, 2020 2:32 pm

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...und too late schmart.
So says the old saying. For approximately forever I've painted nuts and washers hung on wires, each wire with a hook at the top and a few loops to hold individual pieces. To fit them in the oven for baking, I've been limited to five or six pieces per wire.

IMG_5372 copy.JPG
This morning it finally dawned on me that...

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Eyeyay aveyay oynay ideeayay... :lol:

당신은 모두 재미있게 이야기

I don't think we're in Kansas anymore, Toto!!

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Last post by Susanne
Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:34 pm
Muffler Shell ?

Last post by Dan Hatch « Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:30 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:32 am

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Guys: Will a 3 bolt shell set work with 1 bolt ends.
Vendors list two different part numbers. Thanks Dan

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Thanks thanks

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:30 pm
OF carb question

Last post by Dan Hatch « Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:29 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:14 pm

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I have a couple OF carbs.
One has inlet low on bowl, the other has it high up.
Why are they different? One better than other?
Thanks Dan

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Not right now. I think I will try them. Always been a NH guy, but have heard how good the OF is. Dan

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:29 pm
Fox Locking Steering Wheel

Last post by Jerry Young « Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:17 pm
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by Jerry Young » Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:53 am

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Anyone know how to get the base of the Fox locking steering wheel off? I need to get to the gear set to replace them. I read in a November 2011 post that you drive the pins out from the bottom, however, I don't see holes in the bottom of the case. Even if there was, they would be behind the throttle and spark advance levers. This is on a 26 coupe....

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Got it all apart, taking the spider to a locksmith to see if he can make a key. I'm having to pull the steering shaft as the pitman arm keyway in the shaft looks like the Grand Canyon :( . I guess I'll have to buy a new one as no one seems to have a good used one, probably best anyway. Thanks for all your help.
Jerry

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 1:17 pm
Montrose Pa.

Last post by George Mills « Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:22 pm
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by BobP » Sun Aug 02, 2020 2:36 pm

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Hi, if you are an old Ford guy from Montrose Pa. please call me, I would like some history of the early Glenn L. Voss Ford garage, Thanks, Bob, 507 458 6778.

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Montrose is a 'village' more of a 'hamlet' of about a square mile and a population somewhere around 1500. The locale for the most part would not have been friendly to Model T's either---up n down n down n up. Doubt you'd find many T'ers there even today.

I do have a thought for you. If you say Voss was a Ford dealer in Montrose at some point in...

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:22 pm
T's and parts at auction NW PA

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by dlmyers » Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:43 am

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Near Albion Pa. August 1st.

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Thank you R. V.
I was hoping someone would let us know what happened.

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:58 am
Why it takes so long

Last post by StanHowe « Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:57 am
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by StanHowe » Wed Jul 29, 2020 12:00 pm

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Spent half the day yesterday making these. Kingston 5 ball for a 1909. Like most of them, the caps have been in and out a zillion times, removed with everything from a correct sized wrench to a chisel and hammer, pliers, who knows what.

Since they are NOT the same as the later 4 ball caps which are not all that hard to find, the only answer I...

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There are dozens of different models and at least 12 sizes of 5 balls. They were used on a lot of different engined and applications.
I don't see any significance in the serial numbers.

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:57 am
1914 Body Bolts

Last post by Original Smith « Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:21 am
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by Original Smith » Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:31 pm

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I have a '14 that doesn't appear to have ever been apart, or even driven much. I am mostly familiar with 1913's. This car has every body bolt installed from the bottom with the castle nut on top and cotter pinned. The bolts are original. Comments? I'm guessing on this, but I just oiled the shackles and king pins for the first time in 100 years....

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Another interesting bit. The center body bolt is usually about 1/8 longer than the front one. I haven't had a chance to check this '14.

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:21 am
Rear Spring question

Last post by Original Smith « Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:16 am
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by ArthurB » Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:08 pm

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I rebuilt my 25-26-27 T's rear axle, replacing worn out shackles. Everything is back together except I can't figure out what to do about the lower oiler. I can install it by lifting the frame and dropping the axle, but then there is no way I can get oil into it without jacking up the car again. This makes me wonder if my springs are too flat? Is...

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Why not put a wood block under the spring eye, and be done with it?

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 11:16 am
VW 231 178 009 Industrial Distributor Source

Last post by Kaiser « Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:36 am
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by J1MGOLDEN » Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:14 pm

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Does anyone know of a good source for a replacement VW 231 178 009 Industrial Distributor?

Are the Made in China look-alikes just as good?

The whole Model T kit appears easier to find and buy.

The bushing used to be available, but I lost the part number for that item.

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You could try Paruzzi.com, they are the main distributor for all things for old VW's, they should be able to set you up with aal the Bosch parts you need for your Distributor.

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:36 am
Installing running board support rods

Last post by Allan « Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:43 am
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by BobShirleyAtlantaTx » Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:08 pm

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Do you bow the support rod to install them?

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Bob, I try to fit them as best I can, and note how much more I need to be able to get them into place. Then I use a die to add that much thread to one end. This enables that end to go further through the eye and lets me fit the other end. Purists might not appreciate the extra bit of thread.

Allan from down under.

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Mon Aug 03, 2020 2:43 am
Color for my 1910 Touring

Last post by KimDobbins « Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:24 pm
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by ModelT46 » Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:00 pm

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I know my T was brewster green (varnish) and have been told the fenders were also green. But I am painting the fenders, splash shields and running boards black and only the body brewster green. I think it will look nice that way. I know that many club members have painted their 1910s red, even knowing that most all Model T built after August of...

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Darel, my 1910 engine is painted black. It’s very hard to tell about the engine pans, my guess is dark green. The transmission cover was never painted.

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Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:24 pm
1912 fuel shutoff

Last post by Allan « Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:50 pm
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by Corey Walker » Sun Aug 02, 2020 4:20 pm

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Somebody a while back was looking for one of these and they were out of stock. I can’t remember who it was but I saw this on eBay. It needs a little work and the handle is different but it might be of interest.

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My 1912 has a Holley H1 carburetor. What fittings are required to fit one of those taps on the carburetor side?

Allan from down under.

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Sun Aug 02, 2020 8:50 pm
Mysterious ticking from left rear wheel

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Sun Aug 02, 2020 7:31 pm
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by Jeff5015 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 2:33 pm

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Hey guys,

Can anyone offer any suggestions on what would cause this?

Thanks,

Jeff in Florida

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Thanks Allen,

Very good advice. Like I said the restoration was done 30 years ago and there were 2 shims. They had worn through is spots and the castle nut was loose after removing the cotter pin.

The photo with the green arrows was from an earlier post that I used as an illustration.

All 4 wheels have really solid spokage. No gaps or loosness,...

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Sun Aug 02, 2020 7:31 pm

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