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I have the Muncie apart and am looking at replacing some bushings. There is a bronze pilot bushing in the input shaft that the end of the output shaft rides in. As it is now, the bronze pilot bushing is a slip fit in the input shaft. So, the outside of the bushing can turn in the hole in the input shaft and the output shaft can turn in the inside...

Just checking to see if anyone will be passing through Iowa on their way to the Pacific Northwest in the next 30 days or so. I have 4- 24”x24”x8” boxes that weigh 26 pounds each. I live just off I-80 so easy pickup. Buyer willing to kick in some money towards fuel. Please email me or private message. Thanks, Mike

Observing a need, I posted the following in a couple of the Facebook Model T groups. It occurs to me that even here, there may be somebody unaware.

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The black box is a coil box. The four things in it are coils, not coil boxes .
You're welcome.

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What year did Ford stop using the forged end carburetor rods? I know they had them through 1914?, but how late after that?

I opened up the muncie auxiliary transmission that is going on my 26 speedster to clean everything out and check the bearings and bushings. When I went to measure the shafts they were .865, which is very odd and just under 22mm (.8661). Today I went to the bearing shop to replace the two main bearings (input and output) and discovered that they...

Hi all,
The radiator drain petcock threads/radiator threads are worn and the petcock doesn't lock in. What can I do to fix this? solder the petcock in? wrap the petcock with teflon tape (what I have now)? What would give me a good hold. The teflon tape is working, but the petcock has a little movement. Thanks all,
John

Hello!
I wanted to ask if anyone has run into a similar running issue. We're having trouble figuring out the cause of our running problem.

We have a 1920 Touring.

After replacing my ignition switch with the reproduction switch and a Ford amp meter, the yellow wire from the starter switch began to smoke; I disconnected the battery within a few...

I believe I have found a weavery that can reproduce the original upholstery material for the 1926 Improved Model T Coupe and Tudor. It was used in late 25 and very early 26. This material differs from what is currently available which is the gray striped material. As you can see in the picture, the material is a brownish color with the green...

Anyone happen to have a photo of the early Rader distributor bell-crank assembly installed showing which lever goes where ? Much appreciated !

Hello everyone,
I would like to invite anyone who would like to join us for a nice Sunday drive, here are the details.

We will meet on 10/27 at the Mobil on the Run,
2311 Upper Bottom Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63303
Meeting time will be 8:30 for a 9:00 departure for Grafton, IL, via the Grafton Ferry.
There is a gravel lot there to accommodate trailer...

Anyone ever had a knock that you only hear when the engine is cold, and only when you advance the spark?

So, my 15 touring has 20 years with me in the seat. This is a tour proven car. Anyway, I spent two years sick and the car never moved. My health has improved so I took it out a few times this summer. I seem to have a knock that is a bit odd....

We bought our TT a couple of years ago basically as it is. We know most of it's history including that it was restored in 1978 after being rediscovered following a long rest in a shed after spending time on a couple of farms. The person who restored it has since passed away, so we can't ask him any questions now.

When it was put back on the road...

Does anyone have a copy of John Regan's wheel press? I have miss placed mine and of course, John's website is no longer active. any one?
Thanks
Jerry

When was the change made between the early cast fork welded type to a later design that is still welded, but the fork is welded to the rod at the base?

I am working on a 1915 look a like model T with an electric starter.
The car came here because it didn't start.
This what I found.

Just wondering:
Can this be an after market starter or is it a home build from other parts?

I will replace it with a fresh rebuild real model T starter. (last photo)

Andre
Belgium.

I've been approached by some vendors in the EU to distribute my products, and some want exclusivity. If you live in Europe and/or the UK, I'm VERY curious where you buy your parts from and your experience with various Model T parts vendors.
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Or do you just buy from vendors here in the states like Langs & Snyders, etc?

Any...

24 coupe
two problems.
Mine is the only Model T I've ever listened to or driven so my experience is very limited. When i get up to about 30, or the high end of first it has some vibration. I know this description is really vague but that's really all i have. Also, there is a slight tick i can hear if the hood, cowling, or bonnet (whatever you...

Any recommendations for a 6v / 12v battery jump start box ? Something small that we can take on the road for emergencies . TIA

Looking for input on an electrical issue. Running on either BAT or MAG, my ammeter is showing 20A charge. Light switch is off and lights not yet connected. I removed the cutout cover and the points are clean. Voltage at a high idle is 8.9v at the GEN terminal. I realize that I can adjust voltage down to 7.2V with the 3rd brush, but am wondering...

Hi folks,

I purchased some rough fenders yesterday. They are perfect for patterns. Any recommendations for a person who can reproduce these?
Preferably they would be located in Michigan, northern Ohio, or Indiana.

Barry Loucks

Spent yesterday being schooled on 1926 Model T Roadster body disassembly by Hank Lee - What a knowledgeable craftsman!! We took the 2nd 1926 Model T roadster body (remember the body I purchased with my car was a bondo buggy with massive rust out, etc.) up to his shop in Tennessee and tore into it. 13 Hours later, the end result is a totally...

I am in the process of putting lights on our 1929 Zagelmeyer trailer we are pulling with our Model T. I have ran a new 4 pin wiring harness to the trailer lights from the T. I will be adding turn signals later but for now I will have 2 Model A STOP tailights and 2 small red clearance lights at the rear of the trailer. So I have a yellow and brown...

Hi all .
I just open an Engine , and see that the Wrist pin bolts are faces away from the Camshaft .
Is that a problem ??
I don't like to change that because , I like to have the Connection rods on the same place as they are now .

Thanks for your Answer .
Toon

There seems to be a shortage of open trailers in my area to rent, U-Haul wants me to rent an enclosed one instead. Not counting the fenders, running boards, slash aprons, top irons or hood, what is the length and width of a ‘26 roadster body. Just the “tub” and turtle deck? The door opening on the trailers are several inches narrower than the...

Today myself & fellow club member Jeff Swope took our Ts, my '13 touring and Jeff's '20 touring to an annual Civil War Winter Camp re-enactment at Fremont's Rutherford B. Hayes home and museum grounds, that our club was invited to supply early cars as available. Wow it was a great time. Between all of their various scheduled events we were slammed...

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I know about as much as any can on 25 roadsters, but want to know for sure if Ford ever used the two hole rear window pattern on the early 25's. The photos I have show a roadster pickup taken in late 1924 with snow on the ground with the one piece window. Comments ?

I bought this Holley NH yesterday at a swap meet and thought I might clean it up.
I have some new parts on hand, 20 - 25 spray needle etc which states NH 3-3/16 long.
Does this model have different parts or Is this suitable?

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This post from 2013 got me looking more closely at the floorboards in my 27 Roadster.

After some inspection I was surprised to find that the upper board (nº 1) is made from not 1 piece but 5 pieces of wood which are dovetailed and the riveted metal pedal slots hold them together. This shows the 4 pieces which are dovetailed to the upper piece....

I’m proud...

Folks often question can the T ‘affliction’ move down through the generations. Here are some pic’s to show that it can.

Backstory, over 40 years I collected a ‘few’, to the point some were definitely garage-queens since I never sold anything along the way. My youngest son placed ‘dibs’ on the ’15 Roadster years ago...and my answer...

It has been 3-1/2 years since these were re-posted from the old forum and I added more to make 100
Here is the old post of 100 Model T Ford and Forum - Old Movie Cartoons

But I found new material that was never posted (starting with #103).

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104 T vs Pierce...

The only similar thing about these running boards is the direction the Ford script goes. I'm pretty sure the dies for these wore out quickly, but I have no knowledge how often they were replaced. If you buy a set of these from a supplier, you may not be getting the correct running boards for your car. Do some research of known original cars to...

I have consulted the T-1 manual and find the manifold gasket assembly is dealt with in only two sentences that seem to indicate the copper rings go into the manifold rather than the cylinder block. I checked this site hoping for a nice exploded view of the assembly but found nothing that addresses the issue.

When installing the manifolds does the...

I'm need springs and wheels for a rebuild. I found a donor rolling frame and I could probably get what I need from it. How hard is it to break a frame, axles and springs down for easier transport. I am thinking of removing the wheels, disconnecting the leaf springs from the frames. That way I could put it all in a pickup bed for transport.

Am I...

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OK everyone, I’m looking for something a bit out of the ordinary. I’m looking for someone, preferably on the west coast (southern half of California) who is very knowledgeable about early T’s (preferably has worked/restored one or more) who would consider taking on the task of putting one together.

When I say early this is a 2 lever 2 pedal...

Does anyone have a plan for the wood in a 1925 Model T Roadster Pickup? Im in the middle of a restoration.

Here’s a photo on the History of Exploration website on Facebook.
If you notice this is an AI generated photo that’s not researched of some type of aftermarket body of just simply generated to what was thought of what a Model T looked like. There are several more generated images that just aren’t accurate at all and that’s to bad. Scroll down the...

As it turns out, there was so much dry rot and crumbling wood in my touring that I decided to pull the trigger on a full rewooding. The rear brackets and panels are in place and I’ve started down the passenger side. Instead of making everything from scratch, I purchased the body wood kit from Fordwood. Everything seems to be really well made but...

Every so often on the forum someone will ask how they can find the linage of their particular car. Post 1915 to 1927.

So why hasn/t there been an effort to document current extant Model Ts? A register.

Granted to go back to the day the vehicle was driven off the assdembly line, delivered to a dealer and the car begins its trip through its...

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I thought this picture might make us think about hand cranking antique cars. Hand cranking is pretty much a Model T thing for the most part. It’s part of Model T lore. But this picture reminds me and probably others that Model T’s weren’t the only cars that sometimes had to be hand cranked. I’m pretty sure the old auto had a starter but sometimes...

Calling all CenterDoor owners - Do you have a dome light?
My 1921 CenterDoor (Fisher body) came to me mostly finished with a new interior but no dome light.
Some insist I am supposed to have one but I do not feel the mounting block in the roof under the headliner and find no evidence of a switch.
Looking at the parts books I can only find...

Did the 13 hoodformer use polished brass screws or painted screws?
Thank you Craig

Taken in New Zealand in 1925

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can someone give me dimensions or measurements for maximum movement that is acceptable for rear axle before rebuild.
Thank you.

I went and got this today,not worth 2 cent money wise but I think it is a great example of American ingenuity when it came time someone needed a tractor. When I first saw it a couple months ago I thought it might be a factory made kit but it is home bullt using horse drawn manure spreader wheels and gears and chains. Bill Irwin didn't have the...

I have seen a lot of model T keys, but never noticed one with this little spur at the base. Any idea why?

Could someone direct me to where I could go and get component diameters and
bearing clearances for the transmission. looking for information on what is the
minimum and maximum clearance between the shafts and bushing.
Thank you.

Hi,
Could someone give my any advise to a transmission from 1909? I heard that this should be different to a later transmission, but I do not know, how the transmission in a 1909 should look like.
Thanks a lot
Bernhard

The last Vintage magazine had an article about Henry' way of mounting and another way to avoid breaking the the crankcase arms. It says to use the crankcase arm bolt from a TT and using the 1.25 spring as the one used on the yoke to cranckcase connection. I can't find these drilled shank bolts (TT 3074) anywhere. I assume it's a 3/8 diameter. What...

Looking for a great Christmas present for your favorite Model T person.
See my recent post in the Classifieds section of this Forum.
Ron Patterson

I have an oil pan that looks to have sat in water for a very long time. The drain hole threads are pretty much gone. Is there any repair kit for this problem?

I was planning to use electrolysis to remove the rust, paint it and move on, but I may need to find a replacement oil pan.

I search the forum and not found the same issue.

Thanks in...

Is Bobs antique auto parts in loves Park IL still open?

Our Model A club attended the Olar, SC Model T Festival. I also have Model T's, but the rest of the crowd I was with was driving Model A's so I drove my 31 Victoria. There were several Model T's present. One really neat one was a 1911 Touring owned by a young fellow from Blufton, SC. Unfortunately I didn't get his name. The 11 Touring is basically...

We just took off the old roller timer from our 1913 Touring and put on a New Day Timer purchased recently from one of our outstanding suppliers. With the timer spring tightened down, the timer wobbles badly and the timing adjustment lever on the steering column will not stay on one place. We followed the instructions provided. Anyone experience...

So at nearly every car show I attend, at least one smartass asks me where I charge my phone in the Model T, or does it have Bluetooth? Well this little prototype box I cobbled together answers both those questions!

Enjoy the video :D

Last year I removed the brake pedal of my 1926 coupe because, over the years it had bent so much that it was bottoming out on the floor, making it hard to stop. I put the brake pedal in the vice and with a mallet, bent it backward so that it now has plenty of room so as not to bottom out. When I removed the brake pedal, for whatever reason, I felt...

After postponing last week due to weather today our club did a great leaf peeping tour to an Amish-Mennonite area. We stopped at several local stores owned and run by them. Showed the cars to lots of people too! Had great lunch at BW3 in Ashland. A great little old general store stop in Olivesburg where I picked up an antique barometer/thermometer...

I have an original set of Dayton wheels and hubs but one of the rear hubs has a bad bore and keyway. I have looked for another, but so far no luck. I am getting ready to machine a new hub, which is work, but not really hard. The challenging part for me is broaching the keyway in the hub. I would need to make some special tooling and jigs and I...

For the 21st year we will have our free swap meet at the Cameron farm, 5894 Lemond Rd in Owatonna, Minnesota. Ribs will be served as always ($10.00 donation for lunch please). Everyone’s a vendor or no lunch for you! Indoor heated spaces available. See you there…..

I was driving my 1914 touring car with standard clincher rims home from work today and hit a pot hole that would have torn the wheel off one of those small import cars. When I had the chance I pulled over and looked at the front tire to see if there was any damage. Everything looked good so I drove home with no issues. Later in the evening I...

Isn’t there some turn signal or light brackets that can be attached to the over the top iron brackets on the low cowl open cars? There was a post that had some that looked like they had the tail brackets that had the rounded tail light mounting surface. I can’t seem to find the post as I’ve thought about getting some for my 21 Touring. Thanks

Does anyone have a copy of the original instructions for the Simmons, Wizard, Duplex type carburetors. What I am looking for are the recommendations for wiring the heating element.

IMG_3325.jpg I pick this up from a old friend that is trying to clean out his garage is this what everyone is looking for for gas valves? It's G-363 NATO / Military
gas & oil resistant plug valve grease.
Craig.

Curiosity or not? I pulled a steering column from a ‘25 Pickup (an original one with steel bed!) to rebuild it. At the bottom bracket it had a huge play. As I use to do, I hacksawd the bushings and knocked the bottom one out. The upper one however did not want to come out. After several attempts and cleaning to bare metal with brake cleaner, the...

As I read through the forums I am beginning to realize how much and/or how little people drive their Model T's. Some people treat their Model T's like daily drivers and others only drive them in parades. Some people worry about how many miles they can get out of a set of tires and others have 40 year old tires that have good tread and bad dry...

I got these for myself early birthday gift. These are framed posters for my 1924 Ford Model TT truck and my 1930 Ford Model A Phaeton. You can hang these in your house or garage. These are the big size, since I was wanting to use these for a display board when I go to shows and cruz-ins (I made a stand for them). I wrote the paragraph part on the...

Ok, whats the best thing to use to patch a tube? The brass stem tubes for the brass Ts are getting expensive, especially when you are “learning” how to dismount, mount a clincher tire. (Goober, where are you when I need you… ? )

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I am restoirng my 14 Runabout and everywhere I look I can only find traces of dark blue paint on the body. There is no indication of it ever being black except the fenders and running boards and aprons. This is an October 14 built car. Is it possible that this car was originally dark blue? I have looked at several old posts and discussion and most...

This one should be an easy one. I have found documentation on a Model T starter motor, stating the amperage to be 160 amps during use. I am planning to add a starter solenoid and want to ensure I purchase one with an appropriate amperage rating.

I would like to know if the 160 amp rating is correct? I would also like to know what amp rating...

What happened to the two Ts that were driven from Detroit to Hershey.

Were they sold there or driven back to Detroit?

It takes a big crescent wrench and a cheater bar to turn my low band adjustment after the jam nut is loosened. Are there any thoughts on why this could be and if I'm potentially doing damage with the strong arm approach? As always, many thanks for your input.

...IF they can't find the answers on their own. BUT you can save yourself the time if you know where to look. Parts ID? Get the digital version of Bruce McCalley's Model T Encyclopedia . It includes the dates of many changes, sometimes even with pictures. There's a truncated version on this website, but the digital edition includes considerably...

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I find it interesting how the Model T is perceived in popular culture as the years pass.

Every time while driving my grease cap on the fan hub untwists and falls off. No matter how tight I twist it on it is missing after a tour. How can I keep it on ?

A few weeks ago I went to take a drive in my T and it was running excessively rich from the start, it was barely driveable. I suspected the carb so I ultrasonic cleaned the carb and parts, replaced the needle/seat and float with new, new gaskets, set the float height. I saw some bubbles when I put the old float in hot water and thought that may...

I hadn’t bought any T sheet metal form Howells in several years and was just looking at their website to find either they were scammed or something else. If you looked at the catalog they say it’s current and still have T sheet metal and other Ford parts up to 1940. Hopefully they are better than they use to be in turn around time. They appear to...

Just tried a solution to clean parts ...
Hot Water & Dawn x5 Powerwash dish soap.
Spray parts with Dawn, let set for a minute then brush in the hot water. 2nd application might be needed, but ECO friendly & easy to dispose of.
Worked well on 40yrs of grease & crud.

John M.
Oscoda, Mich

More a curiosity question. I’m going to strip and refinish naturally finished spokes. Spokes and wheels are solid. It seems it would be easier than sanding , scraping, etc. But I don’t want to do something that might permanently damage the wood.
Thanks
Tom

Hi all,
I'm doing a new interior and top for my 25 Touring. On the back panel, there is a break in the center of the panel (see photo)
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I have since welded the crack but I'm not sure if the back panel should be completely flat where the tack strip goes, or should it have a slight curve. I feel that the back panel of these...

I am looking for a LED bulb that will replace the existing 1158 incandescent bulb. I have 4 Model T’s that use the same tail lights and all use the 1158 bulb. They work but I want brighter. I do not want to change to a modern fixture, I’d like to stay as original as possible. So far, I have not found a LED replacement bulb that has 2 contacts...

Ok,

I've found old threads on this, but I am still stumped. Supposedly, you remove the rear bearing sleeve with the tool sold by suppliers by engaging the tool in the grease cup hole and then turning clockwise. Yeah, right... What about that dimple that's supposed to keep the sleeve aligned? I see where it apparently mates to a depression on the...

Would anyone have one of these anvils or know the history behind why this one was made with Ford 1920 on it in raised text?

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I understand how it is for folks who want to hire help for switch repair, mounting new tires, rewiring their cars, and other Model T chores. I still prefer a hired expert for some repairs rather than attempt another DIY project. You have to choose your battles. I have sometimes taken on jobs that somebody else could have done quicker, and...

If you Google Beaded edge tyre making and scroll down to;

Blockley tyre, 26 x 3 beaded edge tyre, you will find a very interesting article. I know it is a motor cycle tyre, but the philosophy behind its manufacture may be of interest. It is a parallel to their production of their 30 x 3.5 BE tyres.

Allan from down under.

Here is my Hershey loot.
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Anyone know what the sill plates on a high radiator coupe are supposed to look like? Mine are painted black, are they supposed to be bare? Polished?

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Just saw a FB ad for half a dozen 1986 NOS tires for $1500. I wouldn't take them if they were free. I was delighted by my NOS white Firestones. Coming out of the original wrappers they were beautiful. Country roads ate them up PDQ. When I see guys brag about running on tires that are decades old, I bet they don't drive hundreds of miles at a time....