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The spark plug adapters from 1/2 pipe thread to 14mm are available, but what it you have a head tapped for 14mm and want to use standard T 1/2 pipe thread plugs? I guess you're screwed. I'd like to add an explosion whistle, but I don't know of any adapters for 14mm plugs.

$39,500. Claims it will go 100 mph. Rajo head, etc. Discounting whether that is wise or not (sounds dangerous to me) is that true on the 100 mph claim with a Rajo head?

Had my coils boxed up to bring to Chickasha with me but that isn't going to happen now. I understand R.V. Anderson is closing down for a few weeks. Is there anyone else out there that can help me set up the points and test my 1912 Kingston Coils? They don't fit in my strobo-spark. One coil was missing the points. The new points from the vendors...

I think it's a T...

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Are there or will there be a section with the usual links to the encyclopedia, vendors, events and other links?

I can't find the Ford Model T motor animation posted on earlier forum. I tried the search engine No luck?
Does any T'R have the link???
Thanks in advance!
Steve

...touring, speedster, horseless carriage or bicycle?

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For anyone who attends this event as I do will have to wait till at least June. This from their website. Jim

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SHE WAS BACKED IN THE WAY BACK FOR THE SNOW'E DAYS LAST OCT, THIS MORNING I WENT UP TO THE SHOP AFTER SOME SMALL BRASS SCREWS TO MOUNT THE MORNING GLORY HORN--- ON MY EDISON, LOOKED OVER AT TRAFURTHA AND THOUGHT I SEE HER WIGGLE, IT WAS A NICE WARM DAY HERE IN VT, I WORKED MY WAY OVER TO JUST GIVE HER A TURN OR TWO JUST BECAUSE, WELL WHAT THE HEK'...

According to the Model T club swap meet committee the Portland Swap Meet is cancelled, April 3,4,5 . Don

I recently had an accident which destroyed my left front wheel on my '13 touring. I have four excellent replacements for this car, all extremely tight and ready for restoration. I realize a brand new one would probably be a better choice, but all the wheels on this are originals, and have been getting me down the road for almost sixty years. Your...

I went to start reassembling my axle for a test fit and realize I failed to measure one thing: the outer collar on the left half differential shell, which keeps the steel washer and thrust washer centered, is badly worn. It's cone shaped where the old babbitt washer was, at least 1/16 if not 1/8 under. It's fine where the steel washer is. I...

Been fighting a poor running T for some time now and having : Rebuilt coil box, rebuilt coils (two different sets), rebuilt carbs (two different ones), new wiring harness, new tank, rebuilt switch, adjusted valves, three different timers, new plugs two or three times and different gaps, changed head gasket and manifold gaskets, and I can't even...

...only the old timers out there will remember them. Often they were objects of art. Mementos of a grand time and sometimes prominently displayed on wood dashes and radiator cores..
...Do any tour chairpersons offer these anymore?
For the uninitiated, maybe some graybacks will post pictures of theirs.

Does anyone know the difference in the length, width and height when it comes to a 1924 and 1927 touring?

Wanting to change the oil in our 1926 T Pickup and was looking for advice on the type of oil to use. Looks like it takes 4 quarts (3 in trans & 1 in engine)
Any advice would be appreciated..

Yep, I never bothered with an annual drain (or more often).

But, Albert would not start.

I traced this back to no fuel in the carb bowl, then no fuel coming out the fuel line, then no fuel coming out the sediment bulb ….

The tank is easy to pull so I took it out and stripped down the sediment bowl, to find it full of water and thick green...

Took trans cover off to check bands and clutch adjust while looking at the clutch fingers one has a lot of play bad word **** the pin is all the way in and wont come out 1/4 in play don't know but think this is bad it drives fine don't here any thing broken plate tore up clutch disc o no $$$$$ lmao

Photo is dated 1889...

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Hello fellow Model T-ers,

I have been hand cranking my 1915 Touring for a full year now and think it's time to give it an electric starter.

I was hoping to compile a list of all necessary parts so that I may have them on hand before I ask someone to assist me with this effort.

Fortunately, during an engine rebuild, Larry Blair at The Tin...

Moderator deserves Kudos for keeping things on this forum positive, educational, and fair to participants.

Thank you.

Solid brass spray needle top that uses a pin to hold it to the spray needle, Bob

Miss Erin will be the 4th Generation owner of her Great Great Grandmother’s Model T in a few years.

She is teaching in New Orleans and the car along with her family is in Lake Charles - so it is quite the commute for Dad to give her driving lessons.

Is there anyone that owns a Model T who lives in or near New Orleans willing to help out ?

Miss...

Does anyone have the o.d. and I.d. dimensions on the rear spring and perch bushings for the TT truck, I think the spring one is split and the perch ones are not, 2 different O.D.'S thank you, Bob

Looks fairly original...

I noticed on the forum under many posts we now have a hacker named ALARD TIHA from Algeria. He is making comments from events from several months ago and is posting others members footer comments and sayings in the postings
I hope he can be stopped soon.

First, I want to say that I really appreciate this site and all of those who contribute regularly to it. There is a staggering amount of knowledge here and I have had innumerable questions answered by searching around here over the last couple of years. Thank you.

I have a question regarding numbers-matching cars. Here is the situation:

I...

My dad just upgraded from an RV trailer to a motorhome and wants us to take it to Chickasha for its maiden voyage.

Do they allow people to park motorhomes in the big parking lot there?

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We are replacing my speedster flywheel thanks to cracks from the triple-pin holes to the centre bore.

The current flywheel had been lightened somewhat (not in the area that cracked) and I plan to do similar to the replacement.

Very interested to hear others' opinions/suggestions/experience about where one can remove a fair bit of mass without...

I know a lady whose late husband collected Model A parts - she has a couple of barns full of just about anything you can imagine. One thing I noticed is a whole bunch of wire wheels. I understand some people adapt them to fit a model T - not that I'm interested in them for my 1917 but maybe a set would be good to have for a potential future...

Here are several pictures of these attachments on the upper spindle body when I was rebuilding the front axle parts, the last two are off the vehicle with some stamped info.

Was wondering they are and their purpose back in the day, any input would be great. Thanks

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Ok i know there are a lot of opinions but I am looking for answers please
First of all I drive my model t's on tours, they are drivers not show cars

First question what is a good clincher tire for my 1919 that will last, experience and price and where to buy.

Does anybody rub one of the new 21 inch radials from coker and do you need a radial...

My NH 2-ball float valve is stuck closed. I have removed the carburetor and attempted without success to get the top ball to move freely. No luck. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good cleaning fluid that I can soak the valve in? I can buy a new valve - and I will if necessary, but I hate pitching the valve just because it has crud in it.

Drove to a car and coffee get together about 15 miles away this morning. Got there and no coffee or cars! LOL .. turned out that it was cancelled due to the Corona Virus. So on the chilly drive back home I drove by the old Kodak headquarters.

So how was it? Last one and I have never been. I’m too new to the hobby.

Just a heads-up that we will be closing down our shop for several weeks immediately after Chickasha for some very badly needed and very much overdue maintenance, streamlining, and re-organizing. We will finish up and ship any order that has been placed with us up to now (that we are able to do--i.e. not waiting on suppliers for parts, etc.) and...

Just got off the phone with Langs coil capacitors are on back order dont know when they will have more , anyone have a source for them i'm ready to do some coils

Does anyone know the steps needed to remove the trunk lid on a 1927 Model T Coupe.
Thanks for any and all help... Joe
joeg48@hotmail.com

The only time I’m aware of a Ford Six (Model K) facing a Thomas Flyer on the track occurred when Ford set the world 24 hour record in June, 1907, beating a 60 hp Thomas Flyer and Pope-Toledo among others at the Michigan State Fairground track. However, in this instance on Labor Day, 1907, the Ford is beaten by Thomas....

I parked my Racer by this old pump in 1971 for a photo. My good friend Joe now owns the pump. I told him with the expertise on the Forum we could probably identify it. Don't let me down. I know that Charley Shaver probably has one or two and others know far more than I do about these.
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Thanks so much
Rich

Is the new aluminum ring still available don't know if I will ever use it but I would like to have the option if I wanted to thanks for any help

Unexpected events have forced me to cancel my annual trip to the swap meet. I have a small box of T parts(head lights) that I would like to get down there and a few items that need to be brought back. The same person that is picking them up down there has a few items for me to be brought back to eastern Oregon. I live close to I 84 in eastern...

Just going through the box of carburetor parts and also found this one, any ideas? Bob

Let’s start talking it up
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Finished three days at The Henry Ford and Detroit Public Library’s today. It was kind of a grab bag as it always is when looking for archival “treasures.” I came across photos from Ford’s Cape May competition in August, 1905. This was Ford’s second of three iterations of the six cylinder racer. The racer didn’t set any records, but in hindsight,...

I know, was made over a decade ago but is anyone still running this head?

thanks
John

I just bought some rare carburetor parts and know what most of them are but this one has me at a lost, does anyone know if this is for the early Kingston model L ?
Thank you, Bob

Change of plans, instead of going east I will be heading west and able to attend the Chickasha swapmeet. After the meet I will be heading south and east and south from chickasha with an empty trailer (6x12 enclosed). The route is roughly Chickasha, Houston, Panama City Beach, Key Largo.

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1917 model t ford. Condition is Used. All original motor is not running. Does have a transmission.

Check your fans. This one was making a rattling noise that I suspected had something to do with the fan a week before it threw the blade. I broke the opposite one off to get back home. New fans are only $12.50. Some how it didn't hurt anything.

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So I have been “commissioned” to copy my Tobin Arp thrust facing tool. It is a very nice design as you can move the cutting tool radially as it spins. The TA is 1-1/8” diameter boring bar.
Just wondering if any one else needs one.
I am contemplating making one also for myself that is on a 1” boring tool for my T line boring outfit
I know some...

I tested my Boyce MotoMeter today in a pan of hot water. I have never gotten my engine hot enough to see if it works. One curious thing I noticed is that the red fluid can only be seen on the back face. With the red fluid within the range of the circle, I can't see it from the front. Is this normal or do I have a goofy MotoMeter?

The 50th annual Eastside A’s swap meet at Russ Milne Ford in Michigan has been cancelled. Michigan’s gov has closed the schools and banned all gatherings of 250 people or more. Stay well out there.

I am looking to build a single magnet charger for the Model T Museum'
Ron patterson has advised me to look for the following book.
How to Build a Magneto Magnetizer by David Gingery.

If anyone has a copy please contact me.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE BAN OF ORGANIZED EVENTS WITH OVER 250 PERSONS ANNOUNCED BY OREGON GOVERNOR KATE BROWN WE REGRETFULLY ARE FORCED TO CANCEL THE 2020 PORTLAND SWAP MEET AT THE PORTLAND EXPO CENTER.

I have a 24 roadster that has a set of headlights with a bulb on top of the reflector and a single wire running between them and up to the terminal block (disconnected). This is in addition to the high and low beam bulb.
I haven't been able to find any documentation about this setup.
Can someone tell me what this light is for and what to wire it...

I need a copy (or a photo copy) of the book How to Make a Magneto Magnetizer by Author David J. Gingery.
Can Anyone help?
Ron Patterson

I have a Kingston L4 carb that is plugged up.
It has gas in the bowl but the 24 T won't start.
How should proceed in resolving this problem?
Thanks,
John

Normally, I use Ultra Black on both sides of the gasket which makes it hard to take the cover off without destroying the gasket and the subsequent scraping and cleaning. How dow you seal the inspection cover and allow for the easy removal of the inspection cover when you need to check inside the pan area? I do use the rubber washers on the...

I believe there is a Model T get together coming up soon at Chickasha? During this “Pandemic”, there are a few common sense rules to keep in mind. Keep your hands washed with soap and water, or disinfected with anti-bacterial hand wash. Avoid crowded places like theatres, planes and cruise ships, try and stay at least 3 feet away from other...

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This is my John Mansville speedometer head that I plan to put on my 1915. Is there something missing here or has someone modified something? Other images I have seen on the interweb show a protrusion coming down from the bottom.

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When I went out to the road to fetch the mail this afternoon I found this in the box. I approve.

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I am interested in anything negative about the I Timer.

3E91D9AE-317C-4900-A19F-90DC83DC17E6.jpeg Found some stuff at the scrapyard and need to know what hooks to the cone shaped piece to drive the cutter. It’s some sort of shaft, I’m guessing, can someone post a picture of theirs? Also what are the three holders on the left for? Anybody know the purpose on the block marked Sunnen? Thanks for the help,...

It looks like I may be heading down the coast from PA to south FL as the topic says and will have an empty trailer (6x12 enclosed) does anybody need anything moved?

Some really interesting shots. I think the car in the last photo is a Model T.

You should really watch this to the end. Maybe we need a tour across Canada in January-February.

Been a rough 15 minutes. Just found out both are closed. THF (The Henry Ford) until at least the 18th and Piquette indefinitely.

If you had plans to visit either, a phone call ahead may save you some grief.

We are sorry to inform you that due to reasons beyond our control the Chickasha Pizza Party has been canceled.
This was a great idea, but the timing and public health environment is all wrong.
Ron, Don and John

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I came across these in un cataloged photos at the Detroit Library. They will be digitalized along with a few other pics of the same cars. Initially I thought the negative was reversed, but both front and rear view show right hand drive and the store advertising print isn't’ reversed? Notice the custom rear deck body, with step plate:...

I just got off the phone with Russ Potter, and he just got great news
he is CANCER FREE
Just letting you know
cograts Russ
Bob

Not a Model T but very old Rail Road luggage wagon, they came to pick it up and look where we had to put it, thank G for fork lifts, Bob

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After working on my original Heinze coil box and coils all winter, everything was installed today. Car started right up and runs great! I rebuilt 7 of these late 1912, early 1913 coils during the winter, and NONE of them have any issues or double sparking! They all have new windings, points, and capacitors. All of them set up beautifully on a...

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When you take off and put on your top boot, do you loosen and tighten some sort of tension adjusting strap? Or once a tension adjuster is set, do you ever move it? I'm not worried about what is original, I'm wondering about functionality.

Do I need an adjustment to loosen and tighten each strap, or would a set-length strap with just a snap to...

Can 12 volt automotive LED lights be used on a 12 volt AC system. ( landscape lighting )

We just talked to the manufacturer and they told us 6 more weeks before the copper head gaskets will be ready, Bob

What is the easiest way to make your own front floor board.. 1924 Ford Touring. Thanks for the help

Ran across this, this morning.

Here’s an interesting article on McIntosh Labs in New York. It’s not really T-related but they do still pot their transformers in tar like the Model T coils.

I am trying to install a Timken tapered bearing kit on my '27. When I install the housing against the left side differential housing, the face of the bearing housing has very little contact with the differential housing. There is a counter-bore on the new bearing that takes away much of the surface. I have a question out to Mac's, but have not...

Scott just sent me a You Tube video link of a 1927 Model T Roadster Pick Up he bought early last year in California on the MTFCA Classifieds.

My friend Troy in Gold Run, CA went & picked it up with four flat tires - it was locked up.

Troy took it to his house and I recommended EB
( Erik Barrett ) to give it a look over and try to get it...

I had to remove the RT front fender bracket as it was bent. After straightening I was wondering if I could reattach with bolts instead of rivets. It would make the job a lot simpler. Thanks

A friend called me up and said he listed this super rare light for 1915-16 centerdoor, what do you think, I have never seen one like this, Bob

I would like to know what members are using for assembly lube in their engines?
In particular, for engines that are built and then stored for some time before being used.
Thank you, Harry Lillo

I am trying to replace my top but I don't have the old one to see how it goes on. Does anyone have a 1920 that send me a picture with the top up so I can see how the 4 top bows attach and in what order. Also any help in the best way to install the parts would be appreciated.
Thanks

Anyone traveling from Texas to Ohio this spring or summer? Know someone who might be ? I need a couple of unrestored vintage motor scooters hauled. I’ll make it worth your while. Spring ,Tx ( Houston area ) to Norwalk, Ohio ( or anywhere in Ohio ). Tmorsher@icloud.com