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I am looking to repair my early Texas T Delco Alternator until a new one is available. It needs a new stator and possible rectifier bridge & regulator. This is not a single wire style, and the new replacement will be, but it is unknown how long it will be backordered. I am sure the original Texas T Parts used a common Delco automotive unit to...

Mike Bender's wife Brenda passed away a week ago. This was mentioned in a post titled Sad News in the off-topic section of this site, where few folks will see it. Here is a link to her obituary.

We're so sorry, Mike. May God give you the strength to carry on without her.

I am looking for advice and guidance on refurbishing a Stewart speedo dial. As can be seen in the picture below, the dial has been affected by copper verdigris.

Can this be easily removed without also removing the black lettering? I have pondered using a mild acid like lemon juice or vinegar.

If cleaning does not work, is it possible to get a...

Went to get a last putt in couple weeks ago and was surprised with a snapping noise coming from the rear.
Got around to pulling it apart today with some help from my partner in crime. ;)
Everything went smoothly removing it and we made a support for the axle and got it mostly apart...most of one tooth MIA on the pinion gear and the ring gear is...

I don't think they are one offs. The lever is marked F7 and is the only markings I could find. If no adjustment was made when they were taken off, the ID is abut 10-1/4 , too big for small drum too small for big drum. The brake band is just over 1-1/4 . Looks to be passenger side. I only was able to find the one side but did find the mounting...

I am looking for,1924-1927 Door female dovetail assembly, 4 hole type. I need two of them.

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I have a pair if E&J 466 brass headlights which need to have the barrel straightened. Who is capable of making such a repair? I am located in the Tampa area. I tried to post a photo, no luck.The opening against which the lens door closes is bent back at the bottom so the lens door is tilted downward.

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Well . . I keep digging up things in the bowels of my shed -

Came across the Brand New (Painted but, never used) Set of Rocky Mountain Brakes.
Also have the Larger Drums (I did have those mounted with my '17 smaller drums, but never used)
Also have the two long 'Rods', 'EZ' Adjust Slider, the Front...

My uncle finally decided to make a top for his 23 roadster from SCRATCH. We finished it last week. You could say that we’re getting pretty good at making and installing Model T tops between this one and my TT. We picked a FB Marketplace score in the form of a 75+ year old industrial sewing machine that makes me now wonder how people make due with...

I removed and cleaned the oval gas tank from my 1913 Touring.
The old hardware was mismatched so I got new bolts, castellated nuts, and cotter pins.
Do the bolts push into the brackets from the bottom or down from the top?
Seems like down from the top with the castellated nuts exposed would make it easier to install the cotter pins.

Gene

Posting for an acquaintance who would like to know if this is or could have been used on a WW I ambulance. Any feedback you could provide on the age and usages for the lamp would be appreciated. The owner (Steve Blackbourn) isn't a T guy and not a member of the forum so please contact him directly if possible at 206.979.1712 or steve at windermere...

Can anyone tell me what the correct finish on the steel sediment bowls under the gas tank was? Most of the time these are painted black but is that correct? I'm just wondering if they were just left unpainted from the factory, I have never seen any evidence of paint on unrestored ones.

Sadly, with my magneto no longer operational, I'm now resigned to driving my T on battery only going forward. Other than making sure I have a good battery with sufficient charge, what other things do I need be aware of driving this way? Thank you in advance for your help.

Never saw one like this, real?
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Before Hershey I had an issue with my starter bendix as it exploded and made a mess. I had to pull the engine and clean out all the debris and I removed the magneto in the process. I replaced it with slingers and since then I have a pretty significant leak coming from this hole. Thoughts?

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Thanks!

John

Those of you who know Model T's well also know that Ford used Anzo Fasteners throughout Model T production. The problem today is apparently Anzo is no longer in business. I pick up those fasteners whenever I can, and have enough for my use. When I restored my '25 pickup a few years ago, I was determined to use Anzo fasteners. I found a guy who had...

While not opening the post itself, I ran the subject of the Vietnamese message through Google Translate. It came out as Share two ways to play football betting faint always win! Okay, I get the odd reasoning behind spamming: If one person in a hundred responds, that's still one percent and if we send thousands and thousands of spam messages, we'll...

My Dad and me are restoring a 1923 TT dump truck. The flange for the spring perch on the Ruckstell side had snapped off and we're replacing that entire side of the differential housing. There's a felt seal on the Ford side of the differential but there appears to be no seal on the Ruckstell side. I'm referring to the felt seals on the inner side...

The generator has not worked on our '21 Touring in the 3 years since we've had the car. I've just been charging the battery monthly and putting off getting it fixed. Now the generator on our '28 A Sport Coupe has quit working too. I suppose I'll take them both to the local starter/alternator/generator shop and get them fixed now. I DONT intend to...

There is some fabulous information in this video about Model T fasteners............why the square head screw was used in the Canadian production line and not the American production line.

Robertson, Phillips, and the History of the Screwdriver

Hey all. Getting ready to replace the head gasket on my '15 T to fix a external coolant leak. Some advice appreciated.
What type of gasket is best?
Use a sealant spray like copper seal?
Use antiseize compound when replacing head bolts?
Torque spec?
Other handy tips?

As always thanks for the help in advance

Hey guys, new to the forum and new to model T's so first off thanks for allowing me to join. I acquired a model TT cab and got some doors in decent condition and hung them, however I can't get them to shut all the way. The doors are little too tall towards the b pillar and hitting. Any suggestions on door alignment? Heat and bend hinges?

Does anyone here cover store bought bucket seats? Speedster seats?

When i increase the timing in the car the engine doesn't speed up. Everything outside moves but the engine timing doesn't seem to increase when i move the lever in the car. Help. Thanks in advance for the help.

the Ford Model T how was paint applied to the metal? Brushes, spray guns or dipping or what?

Will Larry Sidmore's AC brake set up fit with Hassler shocks? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Rocky Mountain brakes and Hassler shocks work together. This is for a small drum.

Im needing to work out how much a complete powerplant from crank handle to 4th main weighs.. any idea?

i went shopping on ebay last week and scored a set of 3 very lightly used 6.00x18 Lucas crossplys that are on the the list of suitable tyres for vintage sportscar trials so should be fine. They were on a Wolesley Hornet Special for two trials then retired so loads of life in them. £125 for the 3 including the post was a steal considering their...

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I have a loose steering wheel on a 27 Dr's Coupe ... about 1/8 turn or 20-25 degrees at steering gear junction. Its been suggested by bush mechanics to fill the steering gear junction with saw dust so the gears would operate tightly !!! ... Any suggestions? Ideas? Hacks?

I have had two knowledgeable guys try to explain the order of assembly of the timer felt seal and timer on my 11 Touring but I just don’t get it. One said the felt seal goes behind the timer between the timer and timing gear cover, the other said the felt goes inside the timer body between the timer and roller. This timer came with my car, I...

I put my steering in the 11 today but it doesn’t seem to have enough sticking out the bottom of the steering bracket for the pitman arm to tighten up on. The top of the shaft in as far as it will go. What is wrong here? Art

Does any one sell one piece brake cams for a 26? I just bought a set from Lang's and the cam lobes are separate parts pinned onto the shaft.

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Twice over the past 3 years I've posted a video link to see Alan Travis' 1913 Bugatti. The first time was an 8 minute drive through the wooded Flagstaff AZ region (all action and engine sounds....no talking). The last time was nearly two years ago when Jay Leno and Alan drove the Bugatti around Southern California. Jay enjoyed it so much the video...

Can anyone tell me where this cutaway image came from, or who created it please?

It may have been posted here before in the past but i thought it was zany enough to share with the bunch here ;

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Does anyone have a list of gears that go on the cam for different brands as far as: Diameter, No. of Teeth, Width etc. I am trying to find out which one has 16 teeth and is 1 3/8 dia. but would like to know the size of others also.

Title states the information. But I don't think it should be in off topic it should be on the regular forum

A friend is working on a 23 touring car. The brackets that you bolt the top saddle support arms into are missing. I have a set from a 21 touring. Can anyone tell me if these brackets are the same in 1921 and 1923?

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Hi All

I picked up a set of small drum Stronghold brakes a while ago and I'm going through them with the plan of installing them on my roadster.

They are marked LH and RH and when installed on the housing the installation looks different than most as the casting goes over the top of the spring mount instead of under the bottom of the backing...

In Australia, so when I found this little fellow at last weekend's Bendigo swap meet, I thought he may have US origins. Is this so?

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He is chrome plated brass, but would look nicer in brass on an original dogbone I withdrew from my sales stuff.

Allan from down under.

Greetings,
I have the opportunity to purchase a 1924 Model T which is fairly complete and running, but with no body. I would build a wooden body for it, were I to aquire it. So my inquiry, being a Model A fellow new to the Model T, is this:
could any of you perchance give me a foggy idea of what a Model T rolling chassis typically is going for?...

I smell Anti-freeze 2 minutes after driving.I see no leaks anywhere.Head and block have been shaved.I haven't tightened the head bolts sense rebuild 4 years ago.

The Travel section of today's Sunday Post-Dispatch had a long feature article on the Henry Ford. Despite its distance from St. Louis, the article seems to suggest that an eight-hour drive or a one-hour flight is worth it. That's probably correct. (And yes, I put it here instead of Off-Topic because Model Ts are mentioned several times.)

Hi All

Sometimes third try is the charm. I've been trying to get a correct Canadian black and brass '15 right hand tail light for while.

Try number one, rusted out body with no chimney or top. Try number two, closer, but the brass top was cracked and damaged. Then by accident one turned up on Kijiji (Canada's Craig list), but 1000 miles away....

I found this front spring shock on eBay, along with the rear spring shock. Has anyone put them on their Model T.

Thanks
George Schmidt

I recently discovered a Paterson speedo drive unit, with the brass two piece spiral drive gear, but it needs a new fibre pinion gear for the drive shaft. Are they available anywhere?

Allan from down under.

The book states 1/4 inch for hole that I have to drill through bushing. I am thinking 3/16 inch would be sufficient. Your thoughts.

It's time to mark your calendars for the 11th annual Marietta swap meet on March 7th, 2020.
This one day meet continues to grow. Great deals, good food, heated swap area. It just doesn't get much better than this.
See y'all there!

Recently we bought a '28 A Sport Coupe. I've already had thoughts about trading it for, or selling it and buying another Model T. We already have a '21 Touring so I'd like to have a different body style, maybe a closed car. I've found a '27 Tudor that is a pretty good looking, restored car. I really guess I would prefer a '24 or earlier though and...

Just went for my flip phone to a smartphone quite quiet a learning process 4 a old man forgive the mistakes try to post a picture

Hello everybody
I have a cast iron Warford transmission I got for almost nothing.
I'm hoping someone can tell me what I have and if I should use it on my Speedster build.
Value your Opinion.
Thanks!!

Anybody got a homemade valve spring compressor that works well on Ts? 'Specially one that will work on an engine with the manifolds still on. Let' see it, please.
Or, recommend a good store bought one. I've had an old one for years that , as it turns out, is obviously not for a Model T. :(

This is a question to the Canadian and export model T folks. For the 26-27 Ford accessory bumpers, what does the center medallion look like. Please post a picture if you can. I assume it is not Ford script with made in USA, or is it?

These wood rails and corners were in a bunch of stuff I aquired. It was a mix of parts from Model T, Model A, and ?? Does anybody recognize them?

Hello Model T forum members. My name is Bill and I am new to your site. Up front, I know nothing about Model T’s so I am turning to this site for some education and insight.

My short story: When we purchased 5 acres in northern Minnesota 8 years ago, I knew there was a utility trailer somewhere in the woods. This past summer, I finally found and...

I know , wrong place to post but I forgot my password and need to install on a cell phone without changing it or getting a new pass word. Any help?

Just found this in my 'Power Nation Daily'.

All it does is bump the spam back to the top - let the spam get bumped to the bottom by newer threads, then let the moderators delete them when they have time! :)

Anyone here know how to remove the ring around the face of this model 11 Stewart speedometer? I need to install new glass and the ring is held on by 3 little brass pins but I don't see a way to remove them. I took off the brass cover from the back but the whole unit is inside a heavy casting like cover. Any idea on what year this thing was made?...

When I got some Ruckstell part these were with the group. The notched ring was glued to the P147 notch plate with old grease and the notches line up. Any ideas why and what it would have been used for? Was it something used as a spacer between it and the thrust bearing on the early ones? It is approx .190 thick and the two parts have become...

Looking to buy a set of safety hubs for a large drum axle with wire wheels. Looking through the vendors offerings I've notice some differences between designs. I'm soliciting people to share their experiences and opinions, pros and cons on those that they may be familiar with.

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This is the Stoltz (Model T Ranch), 2 O rings and a...

Does anyone have contact information for Tom Graham?
Thanks.

Buying a near 100 year old rear axle is always a pig-in-a-poke kind of scenario, as most everyone knows. You never know what has or has not been done or what issues or problems await you once you tear into it. This most recent rear axle disassembly gave me what is the worst rear axle thrust washer replacement idea that I have ever seen:...

I was having a look on the Shanghai Auto Museum website on WeChat and noticed a few Model T photos.

The webpage is advertising a class held in the museum covering the variety of car races around the world. The class is targeted at 6-12 year olds.

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Risky click of the day:

Found this on PreWarCar, anyone ever heard of the Moxon Tractor ?
Was it a conversion in kit form, or was it built as is, and where ?

I am about to install a new ring gear on an old flywheel and presume the bevels on the teeth face to the bendix ? Does that sound right?
Thanks fo your thoughts.
Jim

Ive located a couple Stevens tools on e-bay. The pictures are sorry as usual on e-bay.

They are marked with Stevens NY. most of the Stevens gun tools are usually not marked NY. any ideas ????

Thanks ..

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From those of you who have tried both, I'm curious as to what differences I can expect if I swap out my 11 tooth pinon gear for a 10 tooth. In addition to performance, what did it do to your gas mileage?

On the old forum a gentleman by the name of Jay Skinner posted a copy of a blueprint for a oil pan, unfortunately it was to blurred to read, I’ve been trying to get these dimensions in hope of building my own pan jig, Would like to purchase a copy of the blueprint or purchase a pdf file which I would take to a print shop and have a full size...

My earlier post about Canadian improved car accessory bumpers got me thinking about other accessory differences between USA and Canadian/import model T's. I know there was a different stop/tail light but have never seen one, or may have seen one but didnt know what it was. If someone could post some pictures I would like to see them. Besides stop...

Hello everyone. Thanking about changing my pinion gear.I've got a 11tooth pinion and a 40 tooth ring gear can I use a 10 tooth pinion on the 40 tooth ring gear. Thanks in advance Harold

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Hi folks,

I’ve found a great source for hard-to-find bolts and screws, both in steel or brass. Best of all, no minimum quantities when ordering. Quality is better than that sold at the big box stores. Plus, they ship fast, too.

I am not associated with them in any way, just a happy customer.

John

I'm about to replace the front spring, perches, shackles, etc on my 24 Touring and am wondering about this spring clip configuration on the car and whether it is stock.

All the forensic evidence points to this car as having been revived during WW2. What I believe they did was take a pretty much rust-free, thoroughly orginal (paint and all) 24 T...

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I often see photos posted sideways like this one of Chady Attaberry and Ed Emerson. If you click on it, you'll see it correctly oriented. But I've found that I can make the thumbnail appear correctly when I post it. The sideways problem invariably affects photos in a vertical format. So before I post a vertical shot I rotate it 90º...

Am asking knowledgeable T'ers if this is a 1919. Will post a total of 8 pictures. All comments appreciated and valued. Thank you.

I’ve noticed that NH’s all have the ID tag, regardless if it’s a Holley or Ford tag, or a Model F, the tag where that if you are holding the carburetor in your hand it is legible right side up but the Kingstons are always upside down do that you can read them while standing over it with it installed. Not a big deal except they all seem to be...

The MTFCA and Model T Museum are very grateful to be selected to participate in the Wayne County Foundation (Richmond IN) 2019 Challenge Match! The Foundation will match donations made during the grant period up to $10,000 (their highest level).
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There are specific guidelines for donations to receive...

Happy birthday tomorrow Marines past and present, Semper Fi!

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Everything cure out nicely so got up this morning and finished up. Just some draw filing with a good, sharp file (not the one you loan your brother in law or neighbor) is required. Remember that this is hard again so take your time cleaning your file with a brush. The JB Weld will cause it to plug up to, but comes right out with a wire brush. If...

Has someone here researched Benson Ford Archives to know whether supplier invoices for a given model year are stored together in a directory? If so, then is it be possible to identify all suppliers of record of a given component for that model year? I'm told (I do not know this first hand) that there were some seven different horn suppliers who...

Well I was able to get started on this for you folks so here we go!

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Here are the original dimensions we are going for. For our purposes, I am using a cut off driveshaft from a Warford mod.

You will also want to keep an eye out for 1 1/4 commercial banding strap as it is .030 vs 3/4 is normally .020 .

Here you folks go on a simple but functional rear mounting bracket.

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Can someone tell me if using 1912-13 long style clamp plates on my flywheel and the newer single stack mag ring could cause any problems with mag output or timing? I know this seems like a strange question but I am trying to figure out a strange problem with my mag out put. My magnets are strong, mag ring rebuilt, gap correct, little to no crank...

Hello
While making a research with Google I found, on your 2010 Forum, an equipment which I am in need.

It appear that this same Dash Light was also used in the cockpit of the Douglas C-47 aircraft and, while in the process of restoring one of these aircraft I need to find three Dash lights.

I know that it's an old equipment but, perhaps,...

Folks, this radiator came with my un-assembled model t. I'm trying to locate a radiator cap to fit. Thought a 28-29 model A cap would fit, but this is 16 tpi, and the model A is 18 tpi. Note the diamond pattern cooling fins. Hose connections appear to be in the right spot for a T. Any suggestions on sourcing a cap, besides making one? Thanks for...

Will be posting soon since bad weather is coming. Some have sent me private emails concerning problems so I am writing a thread that should cover everything. Complete with pictures, etc.

Hank

This is to inspire others as it did me many years ago. Here in dim dar hills, kids used old car hoods as sleds when it snowed so they were all rotted out anyway laying in the hollow's. Taking an old go-kart and pimping it for our Grand God-Children so when they so up, spoiling begins! Sectioning metal was the old way of sprint making as many did...