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Looking to purchase a good car cover for a 27 roadster. The car will be garaged in California weather. Hot in the summer and moderately cool and wet in the winter. Any recommendations?

So one inch is basically to the shoulder? Is that right? Yes I’m a little nervous. C711429E-4E0B-4520-BA06-AA1C54207A61.jpeg

I’m building a speedster and have a cut off Overland touring body that this speedometer fits perfectly in a factory hole. I was wondering if this gear, 60 tooth 8 pitch, would be the correct gear used with a 1 1/2 to 1 swivel? If not which gear do I need?

I bought a Model T at Hershey and in some of the boxes were these items. Just curious, what are they and do they belong on a Model T.

Can the TT ratio be determined in a sealed housing and the axles stuck. In otherwords are there any outside markings? I am at a swap meet and a fella has a rear end he says is 5:1 but no physical way to check it. Thought about pulling the worm but the bolt heads are about to the point of needing a cuttin torch.

Hi everyone,

I was cleaning my radiator today (1915 brass) and it suddenly developed a pretty substantial leak. Upon removing the radiator cap, a steady stream of drops started pouring out of the overflow tube at the bottom of the radiator. It is definitely coming from the tube and not anywhere else, since plugging the tube with a finger stops...

I'm looking for a few model t owners in the twin tiers area of upstate New York. If there was a club lets try to get it active this winter so next year we can do some touring, thanks Chuck. :?:

There was a earlier post about a few days ago about removing the no. 4 rod bolts for rod adjustment and etc in the earlier 3 dip engine pans.
My question is did the earlier rod bolts use larger nuts on them?
Scott C posted a pic showing the offset rod bolt wrench. I have that wrench but I’m thinking it’s a larger size than what I remember the...

Reading online but never heard stipe 280 cam cant use adjustable lifters?
And then looked in langs says same thing??
I also found I need shave .018 off my new front cam bearing is this common issue
With stip cam?

I won this lock and chain last night at our T club meeting. It had been donated by a club member and we had held a raffle to raise funds for the club.
I was lucky enough to have my ticket drawn. Now . . . .I'd like to know more about it . . . . so put it out here for input . .

The first part is running at idle. The second part shows accelerating and returning to idle. Can somebody with vacuum test experience tell what it means?

Want your Model T featured in a Calendar? If your car gets in, you get a free calendar!

Remember they need to be large, high resolution photos, or they won't work! So send them to calendar@modeltford.com

Photos due by October 31st.

Just purchased an air pump for my fuel tank to replace the one missing on my 1911 Chalmers. Was hoping to find out what oil or grease those of you who use hand pumps, use.

Thanks!

How do you remove and install 27 brake shoes? I can't remove the spring much less reinstall it after the shoe is fitted over the tabs and the brake cam.

I purchased a 1926 Model TT in August and have it running but, it is in need of repair to the axle yoke where the spindle mounts as the top holes are worn oversize and on one side the threads are completely gone.

I'm in the Portland, Oregon area and am looking for either someone within an hour of me that has a Stephens tool that can assist me...

Who says all the T fans are old. Meet the younest one. My little Lila!

I am thinking about selling this engine and transmission. I have seen them all over the board as far as price. So here are some pics. I was told that it was good running engine.

Mike 303-548-7622

rustrodsrule@yahoo.com

What is the purpose of the ball choke vs the air horn choke for these carbs?

We in India are restoring a Ford Model T Town car. We have two questions regarding the spare wheel.

1. Did the town cars have spare wheels which was mounted on the side?
2. In some discussions which we came across, the town cars never had any mounted spare wheels.

Please clarify which of the above is correct.

Ananth
TEAMCSA

I have been helping friends with Model T electrical problems for about 40 years now.

I have helped a dozen or so with TrueFire ignition problems and most were simple to understand and repair.

Two of my friends have had the Timer Rotor do a melt down, due to the engine overheating, in this hotter than usual summer.

A few years ago, I built a...

I had my favourite family picture put on t-shirt today
I think it looks ok 👍

Chris Egsgaard’s 1973 Long Beach champ is coming back together.

I purchased a new rear axle from the supplier in Texas about 7 years ago. It was the axle that is machined the entire length. I needed that feature because it was to be used in a Perfecto. Now that the Perfect is in the car and I am installing the hubs, I see the keyway is too wide. It measures .256 . The key measures .248 wide. What do folks do ,...

Does anyone know how much the chassis weighs on a 26/27 Model T?

I can find info on a running chassis, i.e. a car without a body but nothing on the bare chassis (no engine, transmission, axles etc).

I found this yesterday, I assume it’s the manifold that is used for a heater.
Any info about it or maybe a picture with the shrouding ?
Looks like it was screwed on. The threads are iffy and I need to put a straight edge to the ports yet.

See picture, top axle is Model T, bottom looks exactly like a T but shorter. It has not been cut or welded. Is it for a clown car? How about a FWD conversion? Opinions please!

Has anyone on here ordered and upholstery kit from lanes for the 1912 commercial Roadster in the vinyl and how was it where the backrest and seat Diamond tuck like it says it is

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I bought a Model T at Hershey and in some of the boxes were these items. Just curious, what are they and do they belong on a Model T.

I'm sure something has already been posted, but has anyone ever hooked up the emergency brake system to assist the regular service brake. I'm thinking a connection from the pedal to a cross shaft with rods and slots connected to the E brake rods. Bruce

There are some wonderful pictures folks have posted of their cars, but there should be more. There's only one 1910, and for a lot of years there are fewer than ten pictures. If you haven't yet posted a photo of your Model T, why not make that a project?

Hi everyone,
My uncle's speedster has a Bosch high tension magneto on it, back in june we were on the SCVMTFC endurance run and broke down cause the car started missing, which we thought fouled plug. After checking plus on side of road, the car would not start. Quick check revealed weak spark from the mag. It was 100 degrees out side that day....

Our 14 has only been out 3 times this year because of i can't seem to crank it.It seems as if it binds up and is very hard to crank.I leave it stored with the lever forward and use 5-30 oil. People have often asked me why not just put a starter on but i would rather not use it than pimp up a nice survivor! I have jacked up a rear wheel and it has...

I'm collecting data for rear windows for 1913-1927 tourings and roadsters. I'm only interested in cars that have the original tops supplied by Ford. I need the size of the window, (light), and the spacing between the windows from 17-21, and 22-24. For the purists out there, if you have ever been anywhere where there is a group of Model T's, it's...

I picked these up at an antique store. Their shape fascinated me and the price was right for me to satisfy my curiosity. The hook portion of the brackets hook perfectly to the front axle wishbone on both my Model T and Model AA.

Are these brackets used for lifting or towing a Model T/Model A? Does anyone know what these are for?

Yesterday, I dusted off my 25 roadster pickup and took it on our clubs breakfast run. Some 25 miles later after breakfast, I go to start it with the crank and it is being unusually stubborn. I go ahead and use the starter but it sounds different when cranking. After it starts it is running great just like it did the whole way here. About a mile...

After many years of using my old Binks#7 conventional paint gun I`m considering going with the new HVLP guns . Just wondering if you have some advice on buying a good one---maybe equivalent to my old Binks? Thanks in advance for your experience/suggestions! paul

Where have you driven your T in 2019?
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Hi all, I've had my T for about 3 years now, in all that time magneto has worked perfectly. Car ran better on magneto. I recently changed the transmission bands to Kevlar. The magneto has become unstable. Several times for band fuzz on the contact. Today no magneto again. As before, I checked it this time and there was only a little big of band...

If you like tv shows with lots of T's you should see Frankie Drake mysterys. Series about a female detective in the late 20's Toronto. Model T in just about every scene, parked or being driven. This is on Ovation network.

I just got these in and very cool
can anyone identify the one in primer? Bob

Its been said that the human burns about 100 W just standing there.

A person can do 200 W of power easily when working. a Good athlete can sustain a 400W effort for a while. Instantaneous efforts like jumping or throwing can generate even higher short term power.

A HP is about 750 Watts, for comparison.

So humans can generate in the range of...

American Car Collector Magazine, Nov/Dec 2019 has a nice article about Tom Carnegie!

Arnie

See picture from above 22 touring rear door closed at the latch. What should the gap be on a door? Mine seems to be excessive. Why would it be wide like that?

See picture below outside facing in, is the big notch in the rear door jamb of a 22 touring body normal?

Your motor blows up, it's a total loss including a cracked block (probably been there a long time) and you don't know what to do. So, getting creative, you contact that random guy who gave you his number in the parking lot when he saw your T and buy all 5 of his dads model T cars that are all taken apart. Bring them all home and work really,...

Here are some pictures people might want to see from Sierra Vista.
Sorry it took so long, hard drive failure. luckily i had most of my picture on an external hard drive.

If anyone has one or more of these that have broken or otherwise performed poorly and are no longer wanted, I'd be interested in buying them.

These are the long style tubing brackets that mount to the outside of the body at the front seat.

PM me at rvmodelt AT netsync DOT net

Yesterday I set up the TT to sell produce off the back. Almost immediately an older fellow was looking at it with wistfulness almost tears. I began a conversation with him and found the source of his emotions was a vision of his grandfather selling “produce on one side and fruits on the other” off of a truck just like mine! You just never know how...

I am fortunate to have been given a complete period Starrett socket set (the ratchet is soaking to lubricate the mechanism)

Can anyone tell me the functions of the three items in front of the box please?
The tiny bar has a taper and will fit in the hole at the base of the square section in the pointed part.
The pointed bit is apparently solid. It...

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I have a Rayfield UF carb to test and was wondering where the fuel level should be in the sight plug window. Is it just at the bottom, or in the middle of the window. Thanks : Bruce

The company who was supplying our Kevlar transmission bands is no longer able to supply them. I new overseas supplier has been found, but these bands need to be field tested before they can be offered for sale. Rocky Mountain machine company is looking for 3 people you will install these new bands in your car and report on there performance. There...

I have recently changed my bands and am trying to get everything dialed in, and I am experiencing a problem where the low pedal goes overcenter only when the clutch lever is all the way forward (i.e. in high gear position). The pedal was fine when the lever was in neutral/first upright position. I attempted to adjust the clutch according to the...

Ordered a FP coil box kit a couple months ago from Langs. Its on back order. I talked with them a week or so ago about another item on back order and have that now. Does anybody else carry these that may have them on the shelf for a 26? Not in any way complaining about Langs, if they had them I would have it. Im getting ready to install a rebuilt...

All,

How snug should the bendix stop nut fit in the starter casting?
Mine binds. Shouldn't it spin freely?
Thanks.

Roger.

I got this email today from someone who needs help identifying the year of the model T in the picture. It looks a lot like my ‘21 but you guys are the experts.

Hello,

I'm writing from belgium. English is not my mother talk, please except the mistakes i make.
I try to put a date on this picture you'll find below. On way to get it is to...

When using my iPhone to browse the forum I see Steve Jelf’s posts are much easy to read.
I am looking at changing my posts to also make them easier to read. I have poked the size size=150] button but it doesn’t seem to change anything. I probably have to do it first thing and not midway through. Thanks

When rebuilding a starter W/O having a pole piece spreader available (as in the service book fig.466) to seat the starter field/pole pieces, any suggestions?

Ok yall....be nice. I'm a complete newb when it comes to driving my T.

Those of yall who've been following my build thread know that I had my first real day of trouble free driving in my 24 Touring, last weekend. It was simply sublime, glorious, fun, etc, etc.

However...this novice can't seem to get the hang of shifting into high gear smoothly....

Is anyone making these wood parts? If so can someone please point me in the right direction. I tried Fordwood but got no response.

It's the belt rail (318 at Fordwood) I need.

Interesting shocks for the Model T Ford
I see no name, does anyone know anything about these?
Bob

I just want to thank some people who have been very helpful in my restoration of my center door.

Les Schubert and Don Booth have been extremely helpful, by providing pictures and measurements of different pieces.

However, there are numerous unknowns out there because of the vast number of photos I’ve gathered of center doors from the internet...

I originally posted this in the 26-27 Roadster Wood topic but have realized that it would probably get more feedback from members if I started a new thread. Dan Treace has responded on that thread already and I thank him for that. Maybe for convenience he will copy it onto this one too?

I am an architect and have been contemplating drawing plans...

Today was a beautiful fall day in Michigan and with rain in the forecast for the next few days I decided to take my 1917 Touring for a spin. About seven miles from home I got a whiff of burning rubber and thought Some farmer must be burning tires. The next moment there was smoke coming out of the hood louvers and around the pedals in the...

This is kind of embarassing... but I really don't know the answer, and can't find it.

I received a '17 short block that was babbitted, but missing literally everything else. I was going to start sourcing parts, and all of the sudden, it hit me...

WHAT were the standard specs for a T engine? I have no idea if this block is stock or 40 over, the...

I have been sorting out my 24 and the main problem is the transmission. The low pedal is worn out too bad to adjust. Someone put a spring from frame to pedal To pull it back and I think the notch and support are worn out.

High works using the hand lever,low works with pedal,reverse and brake work. The free neutral drags. The engine slows but does...

Got a package in the mail today that more than filled out the rest of my key board!! This happened way quicker than I thought. We’ll need to make another board soon!

I noticed a KW master vibrator for sale and I have seen them before but it has one coil, what does it do?

Thank you in advanced!

If you get a call from 707-210-2457 wanting to sell you the parts your looking for ask for pictures. I believe he was trying to scam me. Pretty smooth operator, nice guy but when I said I would only overnight or mail payment the conversation ended with he would get back to me. We had a 1/2 dozen phone calls over the parts and he was pretty...

My 21 touring hood slants down towards the rear of the car which indicates the body has to be raised a half of an inch or so for the hood to be straight. The radiator is bolted to the body with only the leather in between so I cannot lower it any. What am I missing? Frank

Where should the oil level be in a car Ruckstell, the book says add 1qt for car and one inch below the plug on a truck so when checking a car, how for below the plug should the oil level be?

What is the best/preferred/easiest fix?
This is for the TT.
Thanks.

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I JUST TRIED TO PULL UP LANGS MODEL T CATALOG --I GOT SHIFTED TO EVERY OTHER LANGS UNDER THE SUN, BUT NO LANGS .I HAVE USED THIS BEFORE, NEED FLOAT FOR MY --T-- HAVE THEY NO LONGER LIST THERE CATALOG. THIS

I think that I now have almost everything I need to make overhauling the rear axle a lot easier and less of a physical struggle (87 years old come April) than any other axle that I had done in the past. I always wanted a KRW axle stand and have had more than one opportunity/chance to buy one over the last 50+ years, but space has always been an...

This afternoon my wife and I spent a little time browsing in a large nearby book store. I was thumbing through a book that was titled along the lines of Major Inventions and Things That Changed the World , or at least something like that.

Anyhow, I came to a page which contained a photo of a man sitting in what was undoubtedly a new car, probably...

Quick question, I used the replacement bulb listed in one of the supplier's catalogs to replace my headlight bulbs ('15 touring non-starter). The bulb was the one specified for magneto use, anyway upon installation the light is exceptionally dim. I think I should try a 12 volt bulb...
Thoughts?

Hi Folks,
Next weekend is our car clubs annual Show-n-Shine and I'm getting my new-ish Speedster ready for its first Club outing.
I've been polishing brass for the first time (for the car, not me) and its taking an eternity because its new, I suppose. I'm just about finished, but there is a problem that you might be able to advise me on.
Some of...

Found a Stromberg LF at Hershey,and am looking for the right person to rebuild it

Hi there!

I hope it's ok to post this here.
My husband found a Ford key during a metal detecting outing.
It is Ford, with the initials C D under the logo. On the back of the key it has the number 58 .
I would post a photo of it, but I'm a new member - not sure if there is even that option.
Any information on this would be greatly appreciated....

Not talking about original Model T Ford ignition timers ,....I mean I miss some of the ol' timers that used to post on the forum! Anybody else feel that way too? What ever happened to guys like Ray Elkins, Seth Harbuck, Ken Kopsky, Hap Tucker, Mike Walker, the Chaffins, and a bunch more I can't think of right now! I know that some have had health...

A week ago at this time I was leaving the south Chocolate Field when one of the plastic wheels on my shopping cart did what plastic does. I walked on out to my car and came back to fetch my purchases and the defunct cart.

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When I got home I had Mr. Amazon send me some new steel wheels that will outlast me. Today I installed...

I have a grand daughter, now nearly two years old, living in Las Vegas. Her Mum tells me that she loves cars. I would like to get her a T or A that is child safe. Would like something no bigger than 1/18th Scale but preferably smaller. The important thing is that it must be 'child friendly'
Any suggestions will be welcome, Many thanks, Dane.

What's up with Chaffin's Garage? I called today but the phone just kept ringing till it disconnected. Then I tried the email I always used, info@chaffinsgarage.com, and it kicked back too. Did I miss something?
Thanx
Jeff

I just opened a box I bought a while back and just found this wild looking brass top nos champion spark plug, can anyone identify please. could be air craft, boat, or weird car
has 1/2 pipe threads jut like the T in a green Champion box, thanks for your input, Bob

Also early coil points if anyone knows will post photos

Replicated the front quarter window headers for both passenger and driver sides. Pocket holes and window channel attachment holes marked.

For sale:

One used Ford with a piston ring,
Two rear wheels, one front spring,
Has no fenders, seat, nor plank,
Burns much gas and hard to crank,
Carburetor's busted half way through,
Engine's missing, hits on two.
Nine years old, 10 in the spring,
Shock absorbers an' everything.
Radiator's busted, sure does leak,
Differential's dry, can hear...

I am curious to know how many members or model T.er live in Austin Texas I am thinking of relocating there I have seven Model Tees I know there is a club in San Antonio but it about 50 miles away I drive my Te pretty much every day all year round thankyou

The 12 rivet rear end housing was no doubt an improvement over the earlier housings. Within two years it was replaced by a much better design which served well until the end of model T production. In time the 12 rivet version loosens and leaks even the heavy oil used back in the day. We have seen many that were brazed around the joints and rivets...

A friend's father used to own an early Oldsmobile. He wonders if this was from Dad's car?

I don't like the way the carb mixture rod is so far under the dash of my car and have seen the improved cars with the choke/mixture controls integrated.

Is that something I could retrofit onto my 24 Touring?

I find that my back starts protesting after an insignificant amount of T work. This presents me with the choice of stopping for the day with the job unfinished or just pushing through to the end and then being forced to sit it out for one to three weeks before tackling the next job. So I am stopping and posting a companion piece to my post on the...

While repairing my 1913 Ford's Jno. Brown model 19 headlights, I found this manufacture's logo etched into the reflector glass before it was silvered. Neat! The original holding wedges are pot metal and badly fractured. I machined a 6.5 appropriately shaped ring out of a convenient sized chunk of bronze on the lathe, cut out the pieces, drilled, &...

Had a great time at this years Texas T Party, this year in Brenham, Texas and environs. One hundred four model T's came out, over 200 people. Here is my personal account for Friday/Saturday. These are great because they pushed me to finish things undone on Shirley my 1922ish parts salad car. See my other postings for Kevlar band replacement, pedal...

Does any one know If there Is a proper height adjustments for the outlet tube In a Holley Vaporizer carburetor ?

Thank you
Bill

Soon we will begin the task of lifting the body off the frame and putting the new round gas tank in place.

I'm wide open to suggestions to prevent rust forming in this new tank...

Does non-ethanol gas pose a smaller chance of rust forming, or is it and ethanol gas equal in that regard?

Thanks Mike