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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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Compressed Air Breakin

Last post by StanHowe « Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:38 pm
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by browning » Fri Mar 06, 2020 12:58 pm

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Here are a few (not too good) videos of my 1914 rebuilt engine running on compressed air. Probably screwed it up - you'll figure it out!

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Pretty ingenious although more time consuming that I would ever spend to do it. I have a gear reduction motor I picked up somewhere years ago that will turn the engine over at about 100 rpm, hangs on a cut off crank with a coupler and will run for days on end for about a nickels worth of electricity. I've used it several times to break in an...

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Sat Mar 07, 2020 2:38 pm
Hassler Arm Questions

Last post by namdc3 « Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:28 am
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by namdc3 » Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:53 pm

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What is the functional or geometric difference between a LH and RH #60 front arm on the beehive style? The brass tag and hard oiler bolt head tab are two differences, but the geometry seems to have the perch hole, shackle hole, and arm spring end all in straight alignment. Unlike pancake style arms with various pitches built in, it looks to me...

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No more wisdom out there? I read through the patents and didn’t see anything that would drive being handed, but that doesn’t mean much.

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Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:28 am
Aschman, Fahnestock, and the K.R. Wilson valve timing tool?

Last post by tman1913 « Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:05 am
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by Steve Jelf » Thu Mar 05, 2020 2:33 pm

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Ted Aschman's article on Murray Fahnestock's valve timing method describes home made tools easily made to substitute for the Wilson tool. It would be used with original pistons or their modern equivalents, and Aschman provides measurements. But how about these modern pistons?

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I don't have any originals for comparison, but I...

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The process was/is intended for setting valves on a worn out valve train only.

You will not get any benefit by doing so. In fact it will hurt performance in your case.

Don’t do it.

You have low use on the cam and lifters.

Set valve lash a .010” on both intake/exhaust per the cam manufactures recommendations.

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Sat Mar 07, 2020 8:05 am
Question: Wood firewall on 23 runabout

Last post by Altair « Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:25 pm
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by Stephen_heatherly » Tue Feb 25, 2020 10:32 pm

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I bought a 23 runabout in July last year and one of the issues the body has is the firewall needs to be replaced. I have the engine out right now and want to use this time to also replace the firewall. I see the vendors offered wooden firewalls, but the one that I believe is correct for my car is for 1919-1922 according to Lang's website. They...

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Some early 1915 models still had the carbide lamps hence no hole for a switch. The 1915 parts book does not list any lighting components.

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Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:25 pm
Period Picture- KABOOM!

Last post by Jim_PTC_GA « Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:56 pm
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by Tim Rogers » Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:53 am

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I was looking through the images on that Bing search, this one shows more cars at the bombing

Link to article about a book about the bombing.

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Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:56 pm
Added to...Help and/or opinions on a 26 Roadster fitment problems

Last post by fordt « Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:55 pm
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by fordt » Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:08 pm

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As a preview, this is a survivor 26 roadster that has been much hacked upon that I’m trying to resurrect as a roadster pickup. Bottom of cowl and cab patch panels have been welded in. I have found evidence a previous owner also welded in new front cowl supports (the triangular uprights down by driver/passenger outside feet) on the body subframe...

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Just wondering if there was a “too high” point for body to be above the chassis because of block thickness....

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Fri Mar 06, 2020 6:55 pm
Old Photo - "Daddy at the Saloon"

Last post by Luke « Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:16 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:33 pm

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As I read it Daddy at the Saloon in Dupuyer Montana. Taken Unawares. He was a Methodist Minister but went where ever he was needed. Interesting to me are the later fenders on what appears to be a 1914 Runabout. I'm not sure if it is Grand dad's car. I haven't seen other photos of it.
Dupuyer is North of Great Falls along U.S. Route...

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All these aviation stories remind me of another forum I belong to!

Stan, I wonder if you have the co-ordinates of the Dupuyer airstrip you're talking about? I had a quick look around but wasn't really sure of where to settle on.

I think it's extremely unlikely I'd ever fly in there, let alone get to the U.S., but it's interesting to me all the...

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Fri Mar 06, 2020 5:16 pm
Speedometer cable fell off.

Last post by RajoRacer « Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:12 pm
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by Spade » Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:33 am

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Yesterday I went for a drive and noticed my speedometer quit working. Its on a 1923 Fordor. When I put the car away I could see that it slipped off and was laying across a tie rod and appears to be undamaged. I see the worm gear and it looks good. I haven't waded through the grease yet to see how its attached or how to put it back on. Is there a...

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Can you post a photo ? Some Stewart drives had a tapered pin holding the swivel halves together rather than a threaded bolt & nut.

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Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:12 pm
I have an older classified ad for parts ??

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Mar 06, 2020 12:10 pm
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by Michael Davis » Fri Mar 06, 2020 11:47 am

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Will not move the top of listenings .I have tried TTT ttt and bump ???
Thanks
Mike

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Fri Mar 06, 2020 12:10 pm
Spark plug thread

Last post by Walter Higgins « Fri Mar 06, 2020 11:19 am
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by ABoer » Wed Mar 04, 2020 3:08 am

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Hi all ;
Two day's ago I picked up an Model T engine with # 70784 .
I think that must be october 1911 .
But the cyl. head has 18 mm sparkplug thread .
Some time in the past I have read about that .
Do one of you can tell me why ???

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Good find! It looks like a whole maintained 1911 engine with service updates, like the later fan assembly. Neat that it still has a dogleg intake and wing nuts. Does the exhaust manifold have T511 on the center-inside facing the head and, if so, is it prominent or smaller and harder to read?

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Last post by Walter Higgins
Fri Mar 06, 2020 11:19 am
tips n tricks on installing curved wood pieces top bows...

Last post by Mark Nunn « Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:57 pm
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by Angmar » Sun Mar 01, 2020 11:24 am

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Ok so I will soon be installing some wood into the steel parts of my top bows and was wondering if you guys had any tips n tricks on installing the curved wood pieces. I am guessing that I need to spread the metal apart and so forth but I don't want to damage anything. Thanks in advance for any thoughts and or photos.

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Kiln drying hardens the lignin in wood and that makes it hard to steam bend. If you can, use air-dried wood with an open grain. Open grain woods are easier to steam bend than closed grain.

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Last post by Mark Nunn
Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:57 pm
modern replacement parts

Last post by jab35 « Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:28 pm
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by Dennis_Brown » Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:27 pm

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Is there a list of modern replacement parts that members have used on their T's wether it be bearings, bushings, bulbs, capacitor, seals or any other parts that have been used to keep them going? Thanks

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Some modern replacement items are mentioned in the mtfca 'handbooks', but the info is buried in the text. Carb floats are mentioned in that publication, and I think generator bearings & seals in the starter/generator book, but those few are only a fraction of what others have already mentioned. A comprehensive list would be helpful, pulling that...

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Thu Mar 05, 2020 12:28 pm
Old Photo - Proud of the old Fliver.

Last post by Rich Eagle « Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:41 am

by Rich Eagle » Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:41 am

Another from Mom's album shows this dapper fellow behind his '20 or so Touring. The spent top windows and the dried mud show faithful use. The numerals on the plate match 1925 MT, white on red. That could well be a battery box underneath.
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:41 am
Anyone from the Detroit area heading to Chickasha?

Last post by R.V.Anderson « Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:00 am
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by R.V.Anderson » Wed Mar 04, 2020 1:37 pm

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My brother needs to have some new wood parts brought back from Chickasha to the Detroit area. Please email me at rvmodelt@netsync.net and I will pass the info on to him. Thanks!

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Back to the top. Anyone??

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Thu Mar 05, 2020 11:00 am
Ignition key stolen!

Last post by George Hand « Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:06 am
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by jachady » Sun Mar 01, 2020 1:18 pm

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Someone stole the key out of my car. How do I know which one to get to replace it and get her running again?

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Just a warning, be careful that you do not apply any DC (battery voltage) to the AC voltage circuit of the Flywheel Magneto while using a jumper wire. That action will kill the magnetism in the magnets.

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Last post by George Hand
Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:06 am
rear window curtain 1921

Last post by CudaMan « Thu Mar 05, 2020 9:53 am
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by Chuck Stevens » Thu Mar 05, 2020 8:10 am

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I'll be replacing the top on my 21 roadster all I have is the bows so not much to go by. Did the 21 roadsters have a roll-up back curtain with fasteners at the belt, or were they tacked along the bottom and covered with hidem, thanks.

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According to the MTFCA Encyclopedia, the last year for the roll-up rear curtain was 1914.

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Thu Mar 05, 2020 9:53 am
Minnesota Swap Meet

Last post by Jeff Perkins « Thu Mar 05, 2020 7:57 am
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by Plankhill » Thu Mar 05, 2020 7:22 am

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Is Bob Peterson having his Spring swap meet?

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Yes, the swap is Saturday April 18 at Bob’s farm. Hope to see you and Bernie there. Hopefully Bob will chime in with any additional details.

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Last post by Jeff Perkins
Thu Mar 05, 2020 7:57 am
Need help finding the thread about the truck bed restoration

Last post by JTT3 « Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:16 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:07 am

I would like to find a link to the thread about the restoration of the special truck body. Was it called a five way? I know it was a great thread about a rare farm truck bed.
The way I've tried to find it won't get me there.

Thanks

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Last post by JTT3
Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:16 pm
Cranking an early hand crank T

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Wed Mar 04, 2020 5:38 pm
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by TonyB » Tue Jan 21, 2020 11:47 pm

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Those who have been following my restoration of the 1909 touring may remember that I built the engine over two years ago and I started it by temporary installing a later flywheel and hogs head. It ran for a few minutes then I shut it down. The engine has been sat now for close to 24 months and now I was unable to hand crank. I have skinny arms and...

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At this point, one of the very next things I would do is loosen the spring perch nuts, loosen the spring mounting U-joint bolts, maybe even loosen the shackle nuts (less necessary however still a good idea). With weight on the axle, and using a known straight pan mounted with the nose sitting above the spring mounting bracket and forward about a...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Mar 04, 2020 5:38 pm
It's Spring in Wine Country

Last post by AdminJeff « Wed Mar 04, 2020 5:28 pm
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by AdminJeff » Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:09 am

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Well, the taxes we pay in CA have been paying off just a little bit the last few days... The weather is simply stunning.
Brad and Anette Lusk came to stay for a few days (you should see what Brad did to my retaining wall with his 5th wheel on his way in to my house. I didn't know wood could splinter like that) and yesterday we did an impromptu...

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Speaking of “leaving it there”

Another reason for NV first is we’ll be moving to ID as Nevada transplants with Nevada license plates, not CA. Not that I’ve thought thru this Or anything....

Jeff

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Wed Mar 04, 2020 5:28 pm
Accessory starter bendix

Last post by Pep C Strebeck « Wed Mar 04, 2020 4:43 pm
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by FATMAN » Wed Mar 04, 2020 2:04 pm

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Does anyone have any information on this accessory starter Bendix? Bob

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In September of 1928, Ford switched from using the Abell Starter Drive to the new Bendix Starter Drive. The Abell drive used a starter armature with a 1/2 diameter shaft. The new Bendix drive used a starter armature with a 5/8 shaft. The Abell drive and the Bendix drive look nothing alike. Shortly after the introduction of the new Bendix drive...

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Wed Mar 04, 2020 4:43 pm
windshield glass

Last post by jiminbartow « Wed Mar 04, 2020 11:10 am
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by Art Ebeling » Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:54 am

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I took my 1911 windshield frames and new brass channel to a glass shop to replace the cracked original plate glass. Yesterday he called to say 1/4 inch safety glass will not fit in the channel/frame because the glass he removed was 3/16. What do you guys do for new windshield glass? Thanks, Art

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As I did on my 1926 coupe in which the 1/4” safety glass was too thick to fit into the frame using the original cork or rubber gaskets, you can partially fill the windshield channel with enough of “The Right Stuff” sealant to hold the glass centered in the channel. Once it has cured and the glass secured in place, more of the “Right Stuff” can be...

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Wed Mar 04, 2020 11:10 am
RIP

Last post by Terry_007 « Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:50 am
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by Will_Vanderburg » Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:38 am

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According to Facebook, Charles ED Henline passed away on February 26, 2020

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Knew Ed a long time. He was a great guy and knew every inch of the early Fords. We horse-traded many parts over the years. Will miss him.
Terry

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Wed Mar 04, 2020 10:50 am
Winfield carburetor question

Last post by Shane Lach « Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:38 pm
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by John bevardos » Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:35 pm

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Good evening gents, I have a Winfield BB S updraft carburetor. But it turns out the float chamber is for a downdraft, are there any issues with the way the carburetor would run as is? Thanks again, John

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The float Chambers are specific. The throats can be flipped

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Last post by Shane Lach
Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:38 pm
1924 Coupe Project

Last post by MHSprecher « Tue Mar 03, 2020 9:10 pm
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by MHSprecher » Sat Jan 18, 2020 9:22 pm

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I have started work in earnest on a 1924 Model T coupe I rescued from a garage in late 2018. The find was serendipitous as I was sitting at a traffic light near my house in my Model A roadster and a woman came up to me and said, I have a car like that in my basement garage and I want to get rid of it. I got her phone number and paid her a visit....

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I have kept at it over the last few weeks. I got the wood plans in the mail from Ron Buckley. I have barely looked at them. I have done some more work on the panel I am repairing. Last weekend I added another patch panel. A couple of weeks ago I removed the back panel so that I can repair the rust on that panel and figure out what wood I need to...

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Tue Mar 03, 2020 9:10 pm
Marietta Ohio in 10 days

Last post by perry kete « Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:47 pm
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by Tmooreheadf » Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:21 pm

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Come to the Marietta Swap meet on March 7, 2020. Join the rest of the gear heads to see all the Model T parts both new and used. See the new Nolting transmission drum with gears. The Pruis high compression head. Millers display of a short block with Scat crank. And many vendors with new and used parts. Good food in a heated building, so rain or...

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Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:47 pm
Model Ts making the news

Last post by DLodge « Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:35 pm
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by Tmodelt » Tue Mar 03, 2020 9:09 am

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Model T pig racing made the USA Today pages. A column about crazy car rallies has at least one photo of stripped down T with driver and pig. These races look fun!

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Some whacko is surely going to demand that this is abusing the pigs and demand that it stop.

Don, first thing I thought of as well. Probably convincing anyone that PETA stands for Pigs Enjoying T Activities would be a hard sell.....

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Last post by DLodge
Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:35 pm
Crankshaft Seals

Last post by Kohnke Rebabbitting « Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:16 pm
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by TBill » Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:42 am

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What is the preference for crankshaft front seals?

Lang’s lists three options: original felt, rope, and neoprene.

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Seal

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Last post by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:16 pm
New video from Robert Merz

Last post by Roffe « Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:37 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:11 pm

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Most of us have seen him fetching firewood in BC with the 1925 RP. Here he is out looking for cows. I like the nice production with cross dissolves, a mix of perspectives, and some beautifully done drone shots. I like the cute trick at the end, too.

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Beautiful video. Nice drone footage. Love the scenery.

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Last post by Roffe
Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:37 pm
Multiple coils

Last post by MKossor « Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:13 am
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by Pat Branigan Wisc » Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:03 pm

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I find it interesting that Henry used multiple coils (one for each cyl) on the T and how the manufacturers are using multiple coils today. Not having to have the Hi tension path threw moving parts as a rotor and cap. I also hope that most people on the forum understand how simple a coil is and how it works. Being nothing but a transformer needing...

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While the concept of inductive discharge spark ignition is fairly simple to understand, attaining good engine performance in the Model T requires a little more knowledge and skill. That is because the multiple coils in the Model T each must be properly adjusted for equal and consistent dwell time to fire spark or engine performance will be...

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Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:13 am
Bendix assembly questions

Last post by dobro1956 « Tue Mar 03, 2020 9:29 am
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by dobro1956 » Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:55 am

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Im rebuilding a starter and bendix for the speedster project. I have a few questions about the bendix assembly. There is a threaded ring on the end of the bendix, What holds it on.? I looked at several old bendix that I have, and I see no keeper on any of them. I assume the holes in the side of the ring are for a spanner of some kind to remove it,...

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Thanks, That pretty much answers what I needed to know. Time to get back to the shop and see what I need to order for the bendix repair.

Have fun and be safe ........

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Tue Mar 03, 2020 9:29 am
Rocker Arms Unlimited, Redding, CA

Last post by J and M Machine « Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:07 am
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by Kevin Pharis » Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:41 pm

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Rocker Arms Unlimited (formerly known as “Specialties”) has had some mixed reviews over the last several years, due to a change of ownership. And so I wanted to give em a public kudos as a result of my recent experience.

I custom designed and manufactured these rocker arms to retrofit my Akron-Hed from the original ball bearing push rod tubes,...

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We've always used them for our engines rocker arm rebuilding.
I always speak with Gary and never have had problems.

I'm surprised that anyone would of had problems with them unless it was from a long time ago?

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Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:07 am
The first alphabet Ford collection? 1904 - 1910

Last post by Duey_C « Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:36 am
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by Rob » Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:36 am

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Edward J. Du Mee was a wealthy cotton merchant in Philadelphia at the turn of the last century.

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The du Mee’s, as other wealthy Philadelphians, had a full compliment of in home domestic staff, and apparently had difficulty retaining help:

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Mr. du Mee,...

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Not a jest: I'll bet E J liked the cool breezes coming off the big lake up in Duluth. I hope he enjoyed his stay in northern Minnesota.
I imagine Mr DuMee saw Chester and Clara Congdon's Glensheen Manor nearing completion! Pretty neat.
The jest: Jeez, the hired man did a fine job of keeping an eye on the home property huh? Sheesh.
Very interesting...

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Tue Mar 03, 2020 12:36 am
12V battery

Last post by Scott_Conger « Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:04 pm
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by Jon » Sun Mar 01, 2020 3:07 pm

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1916 Model T w/magneto only. I would like to install a small 12V battery (trailer emergency brake, burglar alarm system type) to operate LED headlights and an LED combination tail/brake lite mounted inside the kerosene tail lamp. I would like to tie this battery to the Battery side of the coil box for engine starting. Is there any issues with...

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It isn't about the bulb (at least with respect to 6V vs 12V).

This will explain pretty much all of it:

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:04 pm
Pin u-joint

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:16 pm
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by Haroldc30 » Thu Feb 27, 2020 5:04 pm

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Hello everybody. When using adjustable pinion bearing is it necessary to pin the u-joint.Thanks in advance Harold

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Hello everybody. When using adjustable pinion bearing is it necessary to pin the u-joint.Thanks in advance Harold

Yes.

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:16 pm
I couldn't help myself, My New 1912 Delivery

Last post by TWrenn « Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:33 pm
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by rnwilliams » Sun Mar 01, 2020 7:50 pm

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This is the car I have always wanted. I got an opportunity I just couldn't pass up. Wanted to share with you my new to me 1912 Delivery Car.

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Hi Bill!
Well kidneys may be overrated, UNTIL they let you know who's boss! My right kidney told me that 2 sundays ago with a trip to the ER. This friday it's a trip to the surgery center to blast the stone that wont budge!

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Last post by TWrenn
Mon Mar 02, 2020 6:33 pm
A question to those who use wood bands

Last post by L.I. Tom « Mon Mar 02, 2020 4:50 pm
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by L.I. Tom » Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:57 pm

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I know that any band material lifetime is based on driving habits as well as other criteria. But for those of you who use wood Assuming average driving style I.e. Minimal slipping And decent drums How do they stand up. Also any recommendations as to suppliers?

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Thank you for the replies much appreciated. Tim unfortunately yes I plan on using used drums again as of right now As much as I'd like to I just can't swing the price of new one's would love to have them someday I'll keep saving my pennies.

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Mon Mar 02, 2020 4:50 pm
Whatzit?

Last post by Dropacent « Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:43 pm
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by Dropacent » Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:18 pm

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Any ideas? The little dog bone is marked Indianapolis parts Corp, inside thread is 1 3/4. The little scoop I’m thinking something carb related. Any thoughts? Thanks BE857C51-F9A5-4601-B5DF-E8236165F147.jpeg A73B60CA-D9B2-4BB8-AA0D-9DCC041DE69C.jpeg 83EB2647-8647-4BCB-8CB4-4CE7D9FDE5FA.jpeg 4F35ADD5-8F35-4D37-B9E8-1A0D3D542634.jpeg...

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No, the dogbone cap is way too small for model A , even too small for T I’m guessing a diminutive size car, thought someone may have an educated guess as to make. It’s probably perfect for Henry’s cyclecar !

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Mon Mar 02, 2020 3:43 pm
Do the rear end, torque tube and radius rods need to be assembled vertically?

Last post by Mark Nunn « Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:01 pm
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by Mark Nunn » Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:40 am

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I’ve done all of the rebuilding work on my rear end with the housings set vertically into a notched slab of hickory that’s attached to my workbench. All of it has gone very well. Now it’s time for final assembly of the rear, torque tube and rods.

Here is my concern. I’m a scrawny old guy with two bum shoulders. Before doing teardown I managed to...

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Thank you for the replies. I had considered using a hoist I made to go on the back of my tractor to lift the rear assembly and lay it down. I dismissed that idea since the tractor doesn't have the finesse that is required. I will assemble on jack stands.

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Last post by Mark Nunn
Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:01 pm
Any idea what brand and age on this line boring machine? Model number?

Last post by Mark Gregush « Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:17 am
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by Mark Gregush » Fri Feb 14, 2020 9:53 pm

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I am going to post here as at some point my plan is to use the drive on a KR Wilson boring bar frame, well maybe ;)
One has a drive pulley, what looks like a removable holder for a shell bearing, cutting tool and a feed on the end then a small diameter shaft out of that and ball knob on end. The other one(lower one) is almost the same but no...

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Bump for Sunday 2

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Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:17 am
Things that make me less homesick

Last post by Allan « Sun Mar 01, 2020 7:12 pm
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by Atomic Amish » Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:00 pm

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Been in Japan since 1 February on a work trip. Initially, we were supposed to come home on 7 March, but it looks like that may be delayed 3 weeks.

That's a long time to be away from things T related.

Luckily, Japan does not disappoint us T'ers! Our first weekend here, we went to the Toyota Museum in Nagoya. There is one beautiful, red, early T...

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George, the 26-7 model TT's in Australia had front and rear wheels of the same size, eliminating the need for two spares. In Japan, with RHD, it would make sense that a TT was sourced via Australia as a restored car, or initially from Canada when new.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Sun Mar 01, 2020 7:12 pm
What have you done to your Model T in February?

Last post by Wayfarer « Sun Mar 01, 2020 3:29 pm
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by DHort » Sat Feb 01, 2020 1:04 am

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I opened the garage door so it could get some fresh air.

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leap day ! Went for a little putt Longest one yet - 3.2 miles round trip :lol: , and then ordered more parts. Lots of work coming in March. Hope to have her pretty well roadworthy by the end of March

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Last post by Wayfarer
Sun Mar 01, 2020 3:29 pm
Help identify these vehicles

Last post by Bryce « Sun Mar 01, 2020 2:41 pm
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by Bryce » Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:57 am

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My sister sent me this picture not sure what they are?

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Thanks Erik

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Sun Mar 01, 2020 2:41 pm
Adjusting Coils(and other factors as carb adjustment, and mechanicals) and Vehicle Performance

Last post by Ron Patterson « Sun Mar 01, 2020 1:49 pm
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by Been Here Before » Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:40 am

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Over the years both on the old and new Forum there has been discussion on improving the enjoyment of the Model T. A vehicle that was to bring cheap transportation to the world.

Most discussion has been the induction coil. Now that resourceful individuals have up graded the alignment and test equipment for the coil, this all for the improved joy...

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A single point distributor ignition system and the four coil ignition system used by the Model T are fundamentally the same.
For each individual function in one system there is an equivalent function in the other.
To say this another way the two systems are fundamentally the same the only difference between them is the parts are organized...

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Last post by Ron Patterson
Sun Mar 01, 2020 1:49 pm
Solution to rodents in upholstery

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:23 pm
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by Michael Paul » Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:08 am

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Free to all model T owners, very large barn cats that wandered on the ranch. You will have to come at pick them up, I will not deliver. 2789.jpeg
Also great for racoons, possums, deer. Bring your own leash

This is what protection measures do, I can't wait for the wolf and grizzly to be reintroduced in California.
Have a great day!
Mike

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My older brother, RIP, was a state and federal trapper. He would get ridiculed for killing animals, he was a natural trapper and very human in the kill if required. Can you imagine releasing even bears from your traps by use of a choker, he did. Even a procipine was released unharmed.

You normally thin the weakest genes. When man moves into their...

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:23 pm
Magneto light questions

Last post by DanTreace « Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:31 am
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by Jim Sims » Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:05 am

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When was mag lights first used? When was the dimmer unit first used. When was the combination horn light switch first used ? Was the dimmer used with the push pull switch on the firewall?

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The dimmer was used with the combo light/horn switch first 1918 model year, dimmer on dash. Later ignition /light switch on dash, the dimmer sat in place of the ammeter on magneto only T's up to 1927.

Older post with some factual info:

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Last post by DanTreace
Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:31 am
1926 TT Comes to Life

Last post by Dallas Landers « Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:32 am
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by TTFarm » Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:31 am

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Readers, after following the forum for about two years, I sensed you would appreciate a story of a Model T coming back in to use. This one was purchased new in 1926 for $480 by my grandfather for use on the farm. I understand it was used to haul many loads of lumber, coal, grain, livestock and feed. I know a larger truck and...

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Great for you to have the truck and memories to go with it. I hope your family keeps this story going. I like the green!
Thanks for sharing it with us. Now drive it!

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Last post by Dallas Landers
Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:32 am
Adjusting coils

Last post by Moxie26 « Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:17 am
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by bobt » Wed Feb 12, 2020 3:51 am

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Hello. I'm a newb and have a question. Can you adjust coils while the engine is running without getting shocked? Thanks, bobt

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Hey Dewey...... I guess you can do all the fiddling you want, and all depends what kind of song you want. Lol.....

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Last post by Moxie26
Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:17 am
Running Board Tool Box on Ebay now.

Last post by Allan « Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:57 am
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by ModelTWoods » Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:50 pm

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Just seen on EBAY, ending in a couple of days: a running board tool box in very nice condition. Included with it is a reproduction Model T Service Manual, a Model T Owners Manual of unknown year, a few tools that look to be later vintage than T, but the big surprise is a Minnesota Title and Insurance Card for a 1923 T. The date on the insurance...

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It would certainly fit the wider running board on a 26-7 T.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:57 am
tail light wiring

Last post by Allan « Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:48 am
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by whe42 » Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:38 am

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I purchased T-5032 tail light wire bushings. I have a 1920 touring. The old ones were not on my car. I understand that the eyes are twisted on to holes in the frame and the wire runs through the eye but wasn't sure where the spring and fiberboard rectangle with 4 holes went and how it attaches. Can someone explain it and/or send a picture of how...

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Those crafty Canadians only used 3 holes in the fibreboard, one for the spring, and just two for the wire. The spring is hooked into one of the loops on one of the split pins in the rear spring U bolts.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:48 am
Ok.. I'm stuck..

Last post by Allan « Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:42 am
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by Larry e rutt » Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:40 pm

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So with the 4 bolts out, shouldn't the transmission slide back off the crank ? What is the est way to convince it to slide off ?

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I have a selection of crescent shaped one piece steel shims which space the whole coilplate closer to the magnets. Are they not used on US production? The teardrop ones are then used to make adjustments to even up the gap. I don't use them, preferring to cut my own with a slot in them so they can be fitted without taking the bolts out each time....

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Last post by Allan
Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:42 am
Speedster engine rear main sealing (Non T trans)

Last post by katjack78 « Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:47 am
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by Chad_Marcheese » Thu Feb 27, 2020 5:11 pm

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I know this has been done, so hopefully someone here can tell me.

I'm trying to run a T engine with T crank with a dry clutch setup (basically like a modern type engine/clutch /trans setup). That means I need to somehow seal the rear main. How can it be done? I have one idea, but you certainly wont be able to plumb alot of pressure to the rear...

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Dan.....I thank you very much for posting your photos on dry clutch conversion. There are of great help......John

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Last post by katjack78
Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:47 am
I'm Astonished

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:20 am
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by HPetrino » Fri Feb 28, 2020 7:33 pm

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We have been remodeling so to make some much needed space I took the TT to my sons place about 45 miles away. That was about 8 months ago. About 3 mons ago I was there and decided to start it and run it a little. Note that it does not have a starter, but does have a 12V battery and alternator.

So, when I went to start it, the battery was stone...

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I normally use a starter to start my T's but every so often someone will ask me to demonstrate crank starting! Usually, if I am home and crank start, it starts right up and on a week long tour a couple years ago, the generator went out the first day so I crank started it every day and ran on mag. No problems there. However, when someone is...

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Last post by Burger in Spokane
Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:20 am
Zenith in a box

Last post by StanHowe « Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:54 pm
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by StanHowe » Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:24 pm

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Came in last fall, headed to South Dakota to go on a Rajo.

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Rajo overhead on a T coupe.

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Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:54 pm
Crossing the Yuba river

Last post by HPetrino « Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:53 pm
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by Michael Paul » Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:03 am

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Found this great photo from the 1910 era, not sure if has been posted here before, but what a wild ride! 00F0F_dFFWGAec74u_1200x900.jpg

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Wouldn't it have been a whole lot easier and faster traveling to just leave the Ford behind? :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Last post by HPetrino
Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:53 pm
Fender info needed

Last post by George House « Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:17 pm
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by pons0030 » Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:46 am

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I found these really nice Speedster like fenders. They are pretty straight forward, no splash inner part. Also no brackets or anything to install them.
Does any know what these are? And if someone makes brackets for them?

(photos are upside down, sorry must be the iPhone)

Thanks!
Mel

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Pictures sent.... to Holland !

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Last post by George House
Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:17 pm
Radiator shell

Last post by keen25 « Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:13 pm
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by Cambin » Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:04 pm

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I have been working on bringing some of the small parts that aren’t correct to my 1922 steenbhoms built tourer .
It was meant to have a low radiator Nickel shell and nickel headlight surrounds
But the radiator shell was black and the radiator was not cooling properly
So I sent the radiator shell off to plater
To only find out it was originally...

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Looks very nice and I like the 1922 on the radiator face.

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Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:13 pm
Contemporary warning

Last post by thom « Sat Feb 29, 2020 6:06 pm
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by DLodge » Thu Feb 27, 2020 4:23 pm

From another website:

Beware! If you have an irresistible urge to buy another Model T, you could be suffering from... Car-owner virus!!

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Sat Feb 29, 2020 6:06 pm
Lizzie’s grandchild

Last post by thom « Sat Feb 29, 2020 5:59 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:53 am

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I just noticed the banner that read This is a Model T website is missing. Just saying.

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Sat Feb 29, 2020 5:59 pm
Distributor??

Last post by Modeltmike « Sat Feb 29, 2020 5:55 pm
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by Modeltmike » Sun Feb 23, 2020 6:42 pm

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Just brought home another one. Same story. Someone passed and need to clean out garage, but this one has a distributor. Haven’t tried to do anything with it. What Model is this thing? Are there parts available? Thanks Mike

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I did file a little and got enough gap. Started and ran! The head of the distributor has some wear. It could be moved and the gap would widen. I checked mag output. I will likely remove the Bosch and go back to coils. Thanks for the advise!

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Sat Feb 29, 2020 5:55 pm
More progress on my Stromberg OF project

Last post by StanHowe « Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:38 pm
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by Scott_Conger » Fri Feb 28, 2020 2:56 pm

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This AM I duplicated an Economizer Needle Valve P-8547 and installed a new spring P-8588, since by all observation, it certainly warranted it. The old one was broken off at the cotter hole, and from the OFs I've seen, this appears to be a common problem. Anyway, it's not a problem for this carb, any more.

I'm not setting any records for this...

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Well,I typed this on my phone while I was having coffee but as usual it won't post from my phone and just dumped it when I tried to post it so.......

Yeah, I make them by the handful. I have no idea how many. Virtually every one is broken, bent or worn to the point where it doesn't go down into the orifice straight. Usually the holder is also...

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Last post by StanHowe
Sat Feb 29, 2020 1:38 pm
Un-marked speedometer drive

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:37 am
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by Mark Gregush » Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:42 am

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I got this speedometer drive. The only marking I can find are Pat Pend, part of the numbers 1/2X1(2-1/2X1) and maybe a date 4 23. it was mounted on a T spindle with Stewart mounts. Any idea who made it? Turns about the same in both directions,.

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Thank you Larry, that is a start. It did have the Stewart chain drive end mounted, so at least I know Stewart cable will fit.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:37 am
Battery for 1916 model T

Last post by Original Smith « Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:11 am
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by Jon » Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:20 am

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Home depot has these small 12V batteries for emergency trailer brakes, house alarms, etc. I would like to use one to power a tail/brake light. Can I use it as battery power to start the engine or is 12V too much?

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I use a 12 volt Duracell in both of my '13s. The touring has one under the back seat, and the roadster has on in the tool box in back of the gas tank. They are the size of a Model T coil, and are rechargeable.

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Last post by Original Smith
Sat Feb 29, 2020 11:11 am
U Joint Too Tight?

Last post by Scott C. « Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:53 am
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by ArthurB » Wed Feb 26, 2020 10:28 pm

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I am assembling a brand new U-joint with a brand new drive shaft. The u-joint slides halfway into place on the greased up drive shaft and binds up (test fit outside torque tube). I suspect I could get it on with a mallet or heat but then I don't know how I would get it off. I know tight is good, but this seems too tight.

I measured the drive...

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My drive shafts did not look like Dan's. They both had a radius.

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Last post by Scott C.
Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:53 am
Old photo- question the date though?

Last post by Altair « Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:36 am
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by Atomic Amish » Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:52 pm

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D Tour 313 posted this on their Facebook page this morning. (Well, it's your evening, but we'll say an hour ago. ;) )

The caption is An afternoon stroll on Belle Isle. and is credited as being from the Burton Library dated 1908.

If I'm not mistaken, the auto in the middle is a Model T?

Perhaps it's actually 1909? Or could it be a super early...

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Some libraries/archives will post photos intentionally in low resolution so if you want a high resolution you have to pay for it. From our local museum/archives I payed $40 a high res reproduction, I blew it up 2 X 3 feet and it was super clear.

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Last post by Altair
Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:36 am
Model A Cam Crank Centers

Last post by Kohnke Rebabbitting « Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:11 am
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by Plankhill » Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:53 am

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Can someone tell me what the dimension is from center of crank to center of cam on a Model A?

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The A/B cam crank center distance is 4.156/4.157 .

Dan's Model A, Center, to Center distance, is correct. As you can see, it is plus, or minus one thousandths.

The Model T is 3.936-70 to 3.937-80.

Never did I see those Spec's over one thousandths, and I know 4.155-00, has nothing to do with Ford Spec's.

I have never had any luck with...

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Last post by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Sat Feb 29, 2020 12:11 am
high compression head modification ?

Last post by Wayfarer « Fri Feb 28, 2020 8:18 pm
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by Wayfarer » Thu Feb 27, 2020 8:01 pm

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Since I got my car I have been reading all the high compression head discussions, but there's a question I haven't seen asked...

From what I gather the available heads are at most 6 to 1 or just shy. The Prus heads are advertised at 8 to 1, but are in fact, also shy of 6 to 1

I live at 6000 feet altitude. Our average altitude density offers a...

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Scott - I'm not even far along enough in owning my car to buy a high compression head, much less modify one or have two, or whatever. I've owned my car for a few weeks. The farthest I've driven it so far is 1.2 miles to the gas station, and back home. Before I change the dynamics of the car, I need to learn the dynamics of the car.
Right now I'm...

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Last post by Wayfarer
Fri Feb 28, 2020 8:18 pm
....An out of the blue success!!!

Last post by Cigarboxrob « Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:48 pm

by Cigarboxrob » Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:48 pm

....I had lost hope on finding top irons for my 1926 Touring; I’d set an alert on auction sites, but nothing. I noted a PM from Bob with a hyperlink-He found a set for sale!

....My fingers flew and my credit card digits were entered in no time at all. A new-to-me set of irons are on their way!

I have a homemade electrolysis tank that I made for...

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Last post by Cigarboxrob
Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:48 pm
The Quiet Ford - an early "advertorial"

Last post by Luke « Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:45 pm

by Luke » Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:45 pm

Further to my previous 'historic' posts here's an article on The Quiet Ford which appears in the Progress Magazine, Wellington NZ, 2nd August 1909.

Between some OCR'ing (thanks to Tesseract and the NZ National Library) and a little manual editing I also add a text version at the end of this post. Click on the images to get the larger readable...

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Last post by Luke
Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:45 pm
Early scoop - speculation re upcoming new Ford

Last post by Luke « Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:18 pm

by Luke » Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:18 pm

I came across this article in the Sept 1908 copy of Progress Magazine , a periodical published in New Zealand from 1905 to the 1920's. The mag appeared to have a reasonable degree of motoring and other contemporary engineering news, and had obviously been given some 'inside news' re a new upcoming Ford car......

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Last post by Luke
Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:18 pm
Grumpy writer on cost of parts, and cheap Model T's

Last post by Luke « Fri Feb 28, 2020 5:33 pm
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by Luke » Wed Feb 05, 2020 8:56 pm

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As part of some research for a friend I came across some interesting newspaper clippings:

The first was a letter to the Otago Daily Times, dated 16th Dec 1929. Clearly there had been, or was about to be, a significant increase in the cost of spares, and the writer was unhappy:

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Following this was a couple of adverts for...

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As a result of some other research I was doing I came across a little more New Zealand motoring history. More earlier Ford related rather than specifically Model T, but perhaps interesting all the same.

In 1905 and 1906 we imported several hundred vehicles, of which approx twenty were Ford's and specially designed for our conditions:...

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Last post by Luke
Fri Feb 28, 2020 5:33 pm
1925 fuel evaporation

Last post by Scott_Conger « Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:13 pm
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by wayne thompson » Fri Feb 28, 2020 1:43 pm

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I have a 1925 ford 4 door with fuel tank under the front seat. I keep having to put fuel in it even though I don't run it that much. I put a rubber gasket between the fuel cap and the tank but that didn't help. The car has no outside leak. The only thing I can think of is the small hole on top of the fuel cap. It has no check valve. Don't see how...

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Drive yer car more, and you'll never miss it. ;)

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Fri Feb 28, 2020 3:13 pm
Question on TT Truck spring and perch bushings for rear

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:31 am
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by FATMAN » Fri Feb 28, 2020 10:30 am

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I always thought the bushings on the TT Truck were the same for the rear spring and perch, I know the perches are different
but the T-6 book shows two different bushings and part numbers and prices but no dimensions, does anyone have the dimensions?
the part numbers in the book are
TT-1087 Rear Spring bushing
TT-1100 Rear Perch bushing
Bob

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My parts books make a jump from 1921 to 1928 with none in between. For at least 1921 it still shows the early perch bushing used with spacers. The later perch was made wider to eliminate the spacers. By 1928 the parts book was only showing the one type bushing for both spring and perch. You might look at some of the parts books between those dates...

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Fri Feb 28, 2020 11:31 am
Curses! Low compression.

Last post by AndreFordT « Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:03 am
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by Steve Jelf » Thu Feb 27, 2020 1:25 pm

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Apparently the head gasket leak between #3 and #4 was not the whole story. I installed a new gasket but compression was still low. I thought maybe I hadn't used enough copper coat for a good seal, so I pulled the head again, cleaned everything up, and reinstalled it with lots of goo. This morning I tested my compression gauge to see if it's...

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Steve,

I looked your other tread about that engine.
On the photo you posted, there is a change in color at the rear section of the engine.
Your problem is there.
If it should be mine, I should take the engine out, disassembled it, grind all the surfaces flat and do a valve job.
After grinding watch and look for cracks, sometimes they are the...

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Last post by AndreFordT
Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:03 am
Old Photo- 1909 Model T

Last post by Rob « Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:38 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:21 pm

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Or is it a 1910?

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There was a “Tanner Bros.” Ford dealer in Granite, OK, about 90 miles west of Chickasha. It looks like they were a garage for a few years, then picked up a Ford dealership in 1921 or 22:

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Last post by Rob
Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:38 pm
Reluctant to start, gutless on hills, and...

Last post by tdump « Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:54 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:56 pm

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... maybe this was the reason.

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I checked all the usual stuff I could think of: plugs, timer, manifold leak, float level, etc., etc. But there was one thing I forgot. So today Mike Bender came to take a look at it. Even with a less than wonderful compression gauge, it didn't take him long to diagnose the likely trouble — a...

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Norman, I reread your experiance with the big intake and I am wondering if I have a similar situation.I have 1 of those things ,much larger and curved in such a way the air preheater won't fit without modification.
Going up a hill,I am better off not to lay the ears all the way back so to speak. I don't want to highjack the thread but is this a...

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Last post by tdump
Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:54 pm
park brake question.

Last post by tdump « Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:49 pm
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by tdump » Sun Feb 23, 2020 5:10 pm

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I have a issue I don't understand.
On my T pickup that i am working to get titled and such,I can pull it out of it's little garage and the driveway is up hill a bit. I can cut the truck off and set the park brake and it does NOT hold the truck from backing down the hill. It will not be still long enough to get out and put out chocks.
Now it holds...

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Ok Scott, I must admit I aint pulled the wheels yet,I thought I would try a simple adjustment first being it was mentioned my lever should not be going back as far.
It was not hard to pull back the past couple times i operated it. When I first got it going,i had to pull the lever with both hands to get it all the way back. But it seemed to have...

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Last post by tdump
Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:49 pm
Zee-ing the parking brake lever.

Last post by tdump « Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:41 pm
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by Duey_C » Wed Feb 12, 2020 11:00 pm

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Dare I do this? Been awhile since last talked about perhaps but maybe it's time to drag it to the surface again?
Greg (Richard G) physically moved his lever OUT for ease of use. If I make it to 80+ years. I'm gonna do what the heck I want too.
I had the honor of talking to Greg on the telephone and what a treat! Good guy. I can't figure out how to...

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Duey You Da Man! I did the Z thing awhile ago and WOW,I can actually drive in low with the lever in neutral postion and not get gouged by the leverl. I reached in the Metic wrench drawer of the tool box,that is where i keep the pipe wrenchs as they will also fit anything metric :lol: and I put the bend to that lever and in 2 minutes I was done and...

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Last post by tdump
Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:41 pm
Stromberg OE-1 how to set questions

Last post by StanHowe « Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:05 pm
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by dobro1956 » Tue Feb 25, 2020 11:15 pm

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I finally got the engine rebuilt, and installed in the speedster project. Im installing my Stromberg OE-1 carb that came with the Rajo 4 valve head, I installed on the engine. The carb is a fresh Stan Howe rebuild. Since I have it Im going to use it. I made an S intake adapter to locate the carb inside the frame rail and engine. It is sitting...

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Last post by StanHowe
Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:05 pm
snowbird parts info

Last post by Hodag88 « Thu Feb 27, 2020 1:35 pm
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by Oakknoll » Fri Jan 31, 2020 3:43 pm

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need info on plate under radiator that anchors tension rods, size and shape.
this is for 1926 mailman special
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I sent you an email regarding this part....

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 1:35 pm
Epic Vintage Ford Cover

Last post by Mark Nunn « Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:47 pm
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by Thorlick » Thu Feb 06, 2020 6:56 pm

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I just got my January/February 2020 Vintage Ford. The cover is another fantastic Rich Eagle painting... Nice Job Rich!

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Is anyone besides me still waiting for their Jan/Feb issue to arrive?

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:47 pm
Saw this on Craigs list this am; Stolen 1923 touring Yakima Wa

Last post by DJPeterson « Thu Feb 27, 2020 11:00 am
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by Mark Gregush » Sun Feb 23, 2020 11:54 am

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I sent them a note about signing up here and Fordbarn to get the word out, in the mean time..

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Actually, the trailer was stolen with the car in it. The trailer was later found with the car missing from it.

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 11:00 am
Roger Barrett 1934-2020.

Last post by RustyFords « Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:55 am
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by Erik Barrett » Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:30 pm

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Yesterday my mentor, teacher, role model, best friend, and father passed away at 85 years old. He taught me how to be a man, to love others as myself, how to work on the old machinery for which we shared a passion, and about God’s grace so abundant in our lives. He taught me how to drive a model T and to help others with their own beloved tin...

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What a beautiful tribute to your dad. I pray you find comfort and peace in these trying times.

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 10:55 am
Requiem for Richard

Last post by TBill « Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:59 am

by TBill » Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:59 am

All, our hobby just lost a good friend and very talented Models T and A machinist and mechanic. Also a very good person. Devoted to his wife and his God.

Richard Leblanc, May he Rest In Peace.

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Last post by TBill
Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:59 am
Pedal Shaft Seals

Last post by TBill « Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:55 am
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by TBill » Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:19 am

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What’s the consensus on O ring seals on pedal shafts in the hog’s head?

Do it or don’t?

If so, how best?

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THANKS ALL!!!

And be sure to put a tarp under that horse.

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:55 am
Fords at the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup race

Last post by Rob « Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:42 am
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by Rob » Sat Feb 22, 2020 12:19 pm

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At least three Model K Ford owners attended the 1908 Vanderbilt Cup race held on Long Island. This is a photo story of one of them. Copies of the photos below were mailed to me after a gentleman read the story of our Model K in the AACA magazine a few months ago. A little “detective” work helped me learn about the owner.

First, the photos....

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Thanks guys. Bill, not sure how property values and early car values equate today vs. “the day.” We know the Model K, as with most cars throughout time, get to a point where they are worth virtually nothing, while home values continue a steady increase over time. I was surprised at the valuation of the N.Y. property (but shouldn’t have been)....

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:42 am
Adjustable Lifters/Pushrods

Last post by AndreFordT « Thu Feb 27, 2020 5:12 am
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by John E. Guitar » Thu Feb 27, 2020 3:16 am

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The suppliers have two types of adjustable lifters, self-locking for 2 wrench adjustment and lifters with locknuts which require 3 wrenches for adjusting.

What are the pros and cons? Are the ones with lock nuts less prone to coming loose?

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I used to use the self locking two wrench push rods till I broke a bolt on one during the readjustment of the valves after running in an engine.
To repair the engine needed to come out and taken apart to replace the push rod. That was 10 years ago.
Since than I use the three wrench push rods without any problem.

Just my experience
Andre
Belgium

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 5:12 am
Rocky Mountain Linings

Last post by Plankhill « Thu Feb 27, 2020 5:03 am
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by Plankhill » Wed Feb 26, 2020 5:24 am

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Does anyone know what woven linings will work on Rocky Mountain brakes when wet? I relined a large drum set a few years ago with a woven linings. I could lock them up on pavement when dry but were useless when wet. I need to reline a small drum set and would like to use the woven linings.

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The hard linings in the large drum work OK when wet.

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 5:03 am
Model T 100 Years of Innovation at the Toyota Museum

Last post by John E. Guitar « Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:58 am
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by Atomic Amish » Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:34 am

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In a previous post I noted our visit to the Toyota Museum in Nagoya, Japan and how there was a display on 100 Years of Innovation and it featured the Model T.
Here are some pictures from the display. I really dig the cutaway chassis display!

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That's a great museum. They used to offer Model T driving lessons.

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Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:58 am
A Homework Assignment for You

Last post by Atomic Amish « Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:38 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:08 pm

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The Gallery has some wonderful pictures of members' cars, but there aren't very many. Most of them were posted soon after the new forum went up last year. If you haven't posted a photo of your baby, why not make that a little project? With this software you can use a nice, big, high resolution picture and won't have to resize it unless it's...

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A friend of mine sent me a Craigslist ad two autumns ago, knowing I am looking for a T.
I forwarded it to my 18 year old son and said, Here. Buy this. He fell in love with speedsters at OCF a couple years ago, and has half heartedly been looking for a project.
I got home from work that night, forgetting about sending the link. At dinner, he said...

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Last post by Atomic Amish
Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:38 pm
Flatbed for T car chassis

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:59 pm
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by Sampster » Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:06 pm

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Evening, has anyone here built a flatbed for a T chassis, looking at all the styles on the web but wanted to listen to someone who has been there and done that. Please PM me if you want to talk about the build.

Some questions would be how high do the risers need to be so the bed would clear rear tires, how were they attached to the frame rails...

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Another very nice picture of Henrietta!

More good pictures

A few more

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:59 pm
Old Photo-Wrecked early Model T

Last post by jab35 « Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:42 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:39 pm

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Postcard was mailed from Auburn, NY Nov 1911. The skids under the car appear to be split rails, secured to the car by a hay rope and worn thin at the rear of the car. Glad the driver got to tell the story in his postcard.

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Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:42 pm
Brake Rods

Last post by DanTreace « Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:32 pm
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by Dave S » Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:13 pm

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Does anyone know the difference between 17 to 25 T brake rods and 26,27 brake rods ? Thanks for any help.

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Yes the large brake drum '26-'27 rods are shorter and straight because the longer brake lever at the larger backing plate is farther forward than on the small drum ('25 and earlier) shorter lever backing plate.

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Wed Feb 26, 2020 8:32 pm
Dirty 14

Last post by Scott_Conger « Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:11 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:58 am

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Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI)

Must have been a Stock Yard in town.

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Wed Feb 26, 2020 7:11 pm
Girls, Girls, Girls

Last post by John kuehn « Wed Feb 26, 2020 5:42 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:00 pm

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I think this is a staged photo. Bet the car isn’t a running car. If you look closely the the paint on the wheels looks like it was quickly slapped on. Also the right front wheel has what looks like a bird nest or something thats caught upon the wheel on the inside.
It was cleaned up and rolled out of the bldg. for a photo shoot. And they forgot...

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Last post by John kuehn
Wed Feb 26, 2020 5:42 pm
Head bolt sequence: Is it in the Bible?

Last post by Norman Kling « Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:25 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Tue Feb 25, 2020 3:43 pm

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I have a chart from another source, and I've seen them from the MTFCA book and from Murray Fahnestock. but I'm wondering if there's one in the Service Manual. If it's there, maybe somebody who's a better searcher than I am can tell the page.

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As you can see from the several posts and references to the old forum, there are different sequences recommended. Most important thing is to start in the center and work out toward each end by alternating from one side to the other side till you get them all down. The other important thing is to tighten them by 5 ft lb at a time so that they are...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Wed Feb 26, 2020 4:25 pm
Video-How the Model T took over the world

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Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:44 pm
Ready to go

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Wed Feb 26, 2020 12:02 pm
26 coupe windshield glass removal

Last post by Chris Barker « Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:32 am
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by Kbailey02 » Wed Feb 26, 2020 9:18 am

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working on a 26 coupe and trying to figure out how to remove windshield glass to have safety glass put in ......... thanks in advance for any help

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My '26 Coupe has a steel frame in two parts, a wide 'U' and a closing piece. Held together by some small screws at two of the corners. These all came out and then I was able to separate the frame parts and gently pull the frame from the glass.

I bought some thin rubber strip (about 0.050 thick?) to fit round the new glass, but I had to cut it to...

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Last post by Chris Barker
Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:32 am
Head gasket

Last post by Mark Gregush « Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:09 am
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by tdump » Tue Feb 25, 2020 12:18 pm

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What are yawl's thoughts on the new type head gasket with silicon and so forth?
I have always had decent luck with copper but I don't drive my T's 100's of miles either.
These things have been out long enough now I am sure someone should have a progress report on them.I have a new copper gasket that I have had for years for repairs if needed and...

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Model A, I would still use the copper of composite type.

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Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:09 am

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