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Hi Folks,

I bought a job lot of tools this week. Anyone know how to use a Radamax plug and spark tester? The two prongs lead to a filament inside that presumably glows when touched to HT lead and earth. View through the little window. Haven't tried that yet! But how does it test a plug?

Hey folks,
I've kind of struggling with what value to pin on a TT truck (photo included). I need to raise funds so I want to get the most of out this that I can, yet at the same time don't want to offer some unrealistic price that I'll never get. I've already got two perspective buyers. I bought it to resell, so I don't know all the intimate...

Of late, when I switch from battery to magneto, the engine stops running. I know the magneto itself is good.

Two recent things that are different are: 1.) the ignition switch is getting harder to flip from battery to magneto the way it did before. Sometimes I have to struggle to get the key to turn to battery, then magneto, when starting the T....

OK, not really Model T, but sort of.......

The Fawcett group are putting it together now. I'll post pics as it comes together.

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I've had this 1923 touring for eleven years and was aware that it has some of those old reproduction wiring harnesses with mostly wrong colors. But today when I started to install a fuse it dawned on me that all the wires that are supposed to be 12 gauge are actually 16 gauge. Obviously Ford used 12 gauge for a reason, but I'm enough of an...

I need an ignition switch assembly to get a 1923 running I have the key and ammeter but the back wiring assembly has detached I figure just buy a repo and do new wiring harness Langs, Snyders and Macs have no assemblies Does anyone know anther parts supplier I can call? My other choice is to learn how to attach the wiring harness attachment plate...

Our '21 Touring is 98 years old today! :D

I am wondering how tall the tallest T is. This could be an open car with the top up or the highest point on an enclosed car. I am thinking standard production cars and not custom bodied or TT. Anyone have this information?

How far in can you adjust the low Band before it's time to reline ?
I have 3-4 threads showing before the lock nut.
If I recall, I can go about even with the nut and the end of the threads, maybe a tad more. I just don't want to damage the drum, but get as much as I can and do them all. The brake and reverse have a little ways to go still... :?:...

I just read the topic about high compression heads, and Hank in Tin-a-see mentions these rules. Could someone please educate me on this? Cheers, Bill

I have a cast metal piece that was repaired sometime in the past using a grey epoxy putty. Either Devcon or JB Weld. The person who did the repair did not line the two edges up properly and so the two edges have a gap and are the two surfaces are not flush. In order to repair it properly, I need to immerse the item in a bath of solvent long enough...

What are some of the activities or programs you've seen at T club meetings?
Thanks in advance.

I do not have any brakes when using the floor pedal. When I use the handbrake and pull it all the way back it does stop, but barely. Where do I adjust the floor pedal? Is it under the cover on the transmission, which is under the wooden floorboard?

My Anderson timer needs to be replaced due to wear. Was planning to replace it with a new Anderson timer. But was wondering if anyone could recommend a better timer.
Thanks

I know this subject has came up quite a few times but, the ol gray cells don't work as good as they used to.
I'm getting close to getting my 26 coupe running after 50 years. A neighbor said I should use oil that has zinc in it, which I suspect that most oils used today don't have. He suggested going to a large truck service center. I kinda...

Sven and Ole push their Model T to the local garage.

They tell the mechanic that it died and they can't restart it.

After the mechanic works on it for a few minutes, it easily starts and idles smoothly.

Sven says, Vat's da story?

Mechanic replies, Just crap in the carburetor.

Ole asks, How often do vee haff to do dat?

I'm installing a new top on my early Canadian '13. It had a new top sometime in the past and the original top covering was still on the bows up until today. Because of the amount of tack holes in the wood needing plugging, I decided it was best to replace the front bow top material covering.
As far as I can tell, this top never had the front flap...

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i am working on a 27 touring with a vaporizer carb i have it running but it is missing the linkage for the carb looking for some pictures or diagrams of what I need to look for to get it working right thanks mike

Hi all, it seems every time I get back from a drive my starter mounting screws are loose and the starter hangs with about a 1/16” gap along the top edge of the gasket. I can tighten it back down but it happens again and again. I’m not terribly worried about the starter, most starts are on the crank anyways, but I don’t like the thought of it...

I have this beautiful Prus aluminum head that has been sitting on a shelf in my shop for a few years now, and I'm still undecided whether to use it or not. :? I realize the compression ratio isn't as high as it is purported to be, but i have heard some stories that the higher compression heads are a lot tougher on the rod Babbitt. Is there any...

I was looking at this and noticed a few things. Tell me what you think.
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Thanks!

Matt

A shot of the TT with sheep in the Background, and temporary fencing for goat yoga today! Welcome to my world, yes people do yoga on the grass little little baby goat kids jumping on them! You can’t make this stuff up.

I have notice a lot of people posting pictures of their Speedster builds and the like there of, Big Kudos! Sending me Progress Reports too.

But one thing I have always pushed and my Father did with me, MAKE IT SAFE FOR EVERYONE ON THE ROAD! Some of you have called me direct, and I have reach out in assisting and others think I am an over...

I think I loaded the wrong item in the trailer. Should have loaded the bass boat instead of the 'T'. We are having way more rain than we need here in Springfield, Mo. Hope to see some of you on the Kansas Tour. Have a safe day. Clyde.

So, I guess no event forum to post T events on? I was hoping we could get one so when someone finds an event they could post it without it getting lost in the other topics. How about it guys? Do we need one? Dan

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Has anyone use the ball bearing fan hub cartridge that Lang's offers?

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I get tired of the grease splatters on the engine and on the inside of the hood.
Does the fan still use the skinny front bushing, or is the other bushing simply omitted?

If you have used one, let me know if you like it or not.

: ^ )

Keith

HOMECOMING SATURDAY, JUNE 8 -- Hope you will be there!

There are still some Swap Meet spaces available - just $15 for 10x10 space.

Scenic tours available on Thursday and Friday, June 6-7 --- NO REGISTRATION FEE, PAY AS YOU GO.

Click on this link to register for Swap Meet space, get Hotel listing, more details about the driving tours, etc:...

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As we enjoy our Model T's this holiday let us not forget to take time to honor those who gave all so we can enjoy our freedoms.

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Phil and Mark Eyre heard of a 12 Roadster for sale. This is the car the found when they went to look at it. It turned out to be a 12 Torpedo Roadster. They now are up to three Torpedoes. 40812.jpeg

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It's not the things that you do that you regret. It's the things that you don't do.
-Clint Eastwood quoting Henry Ford ten days before his trip to San Francisco.*

The Golden Gate and Alexander Valley Tours are only 10 days away. Don’t miss the chance to join in on one (or both) of these San Francisco Bay Area gatherings.

Golden Gate Tour -...

With hot weather here now (temps in the upper 90s this week), I'm reminded that I need to do all I can to drive our '21 Touring more efficiently. I realize that I have developed the habit of not adjusting the carb, but just leaving it where it cranks best and driving. I know that the proper, by the book way is to lean the mixture a quarter turn or...

A model T engine usually stop running with the flywheel in 1 of 2 places about 180 degrees apart thereby your starter engages the ring gear about the same place every time you start. If you have damaged ring-gear teeth, to repair them you have to tear down the engine and transmission to exchange the ring gear. As a short term fix could you just...

This is the first time I am building a rear axle. Apparently I need to rivet the brake cam lever to the hub brake cam. I have never done that and I am not sure how it is done. Is it pretty much the same as installing the pin that hold the universal joint in the drive shaft? Just peen the ends? Or is there more to it.

I also found out today that...

Having a problem with the Voltage regulator , it cuts in and out and doesn't let the Generator charge . The Generator has been over hauled and the regulator is new . Anyone have a clue as what is happening ?

Good morning all. What's on my miniature mind is removing, as best as possible, oil stains on a smooth concrete floor where our T's have unceremoniously marked their territory. There have been posts in the past but I can't seem to recall the magic words to find them in the archives. So if you have any of the links or have some suggestions of your...

And color coding doesn't match... This is on the '26 ('27 engine). I've got a '26 version of Dyke's, which has a wiring schematic for T's. Five wires, not six. Looking for suggestions. Photo is of the old & new side by side.

Phil and Mark Eyre got a lead about a 12 Roadster for sale. It turned out to be this car, a 12 Torpedo Roadster. They are now up to three Torpedoes in all 40812.jpeg

Helping a friend get his 1915 running after a 20+ year sleep. With difficulty with coil box he got it running poorly on 2 cylinders. All new wiring. Rebuilt Patterson coils. We can short out cylinders 3 & 4 and just about kill the engine. Slight effect on 2, no effect on 1. We can see spark on all 4 plugs when shorting them out. Seemed like it had...

I bought new fiber tack strip anyone ever installed one my wood all but gone
On my 14
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Is Ford wood in Utal still in business phone has message send emails but never heard back

I finally decided to change a couple of real old 30x3 1/2's that have been lying around for several years. They were on a '22 Coupe that is completely original. It has a Michigan license plated dated 1964 and I suspect that is the last time it was run regularly. The tires were probably old then. 70 years old??? Probably. Anyway, I got them...

I’m getting closer to bringing home my ‘21 T project. I got a wheel on it and drug it out of the hole and tall grass it has been sitting in. I noticed a strange little contraption bolted to the tie rod. What the heck is it? Some sort of anti chatter or vibration device?

Question for the T bunch- my 1915 is fighting me on the timer lever; when I am running the car the fan belt is resisting my advancing of the timer.

When I advance the timing and let go, the fan belt pushes the lever back up. I am running a size up from the standard 23 for 1915 and my car has the aluminum fan pulley, I tried putting on a standard...

Graduation party placed my TT in my Barn 4E5E345C-D5B9-44FE-9FFD-2D15B6D7A25E.jpeg

:( My yellow 26 touring has not been run in over a year. It is 12 volt. has a coil and distributor. starter is 6 volts so it spins fast. I have tried to crank it a few times over the past months with no luck. I tried it yesterday and didn't get any pops bangs or burps. But I did notice My intake manifold was slightly cooler than the other engine...

So Im replacing the manifold gaskets from the 3 in 1 to the 12 piece o ring type. But not so fast....the #1 port on the manifld is tweeked about 1/8 or so. Likely the reason the gasket let go. So Iv ordered a new manifold from Eklers but was wondering if anyone has ever salvaged a bent manifold. This is a Ford script original to the car as far as...

I made room in my garage for a friend to store his new Porsche while he was moving. I left my Runabout outside for the night and then went to the coast. When I returned the next day, I discovered we had an ugly T storm hover directly over my beloved T. Some estimates on hail diameters where golf ball size. While I’m not sure if this is the...

What is the difference between the Model F and,the Model NH carbs. Ive been running this Model F on my '23 for about 20 years thinking it was an NH. I know the bowls are different with the drains in different locations. 0523191617a.jpg 0523191616.jpg

Below find pictures of the gull wing radiator cap and fix.
The threaded radiator top cylinder is cracked and until I solder it again, (it was repaired at least once), this will have to do. I tried to epoxy a brass strip around the opening but the Apoxsee did not hold. This has worked but the wings are backwards. I may try to thread it from a...

I'm getting ready to hang my rear axle and got to looking at the mechanical parking brake setup. This car hasn't run in over 30 years and I have been going thru everything that moves. I had to purchase brake rods as they didn't come with the car.

Looking at the attachment point connected to the lever, I estimate a movement of maybe 2.5 inches...

I assembled my transmission of many parts and discovered that the space between the drums is uneven. Could someone slide a feeler gauge between their drums and give me the measurement? Not really sure if corrective action needs to be taken yet, but it would be nice to have an idea of what it's supposed to be.

Thanks and have a great Memorial Day...

I have been looking at this picture thinking of making a model of this racer and wondering about this one part. Is it a deflector or shield for the exhaust, especially because of the right hand drive? I don't remember seeing it anywhere else

I own a 24 Fordor. I had the engine rebuilt 2 years ago and just installed it last week (health issues got in the way-mine not the car). The car starts and runs but the exhaust pipe turns cherry red quickly. I shut it down and looked up red exhaust here on the forum. I just did a compression test 42-45 pounds each cylinder EXCEPT #3. 20 pounds....

I ruined a modern cam/timing cover seal by trying to expand it by putting it between two pieces of wood in a vice.

Any other tips or tricks on making one of these a bit bigger so it fits more snug?

It even occurred to me to just leave it like it is and glue it in with RTV around the perimeter but I don't think it'll stay put.

I'm rebuilding the steering column for my 27 Roadster..new paint..bushings and spark & throttle rods. As you can see I can't get the Pitman on because the spark rod is to long ! It looks like I need to at least cut the rod up to the pin hole ?

And the Wife says where are you going to put this one? I greatly enjoy being a care taker for another great car. I really enjoy getting them back in superb condition from a non running status, learning a bit more fixing each one !!! Lots of learning from all you experienced forum members helping out This T was featured in the 1997 movie...

First off, I'm a newbie to using an HCCT and fully understand that I understand very little. I have a professional rebuild my coils, but I happened into the opportunity to buy this HCCT and like to fiddle with it. (Read as please refrain from suggestions to have a professional do my coils or to try xyz type of tester). My HCCT is a Service Station...

Just scored some friction shocks for my T build. I know they are 20’s era (my T is a 1919). They will go great for my T speedster or on a T based racecar I want to build soon. Any ideas on a make or manufacturer? They are missing a few small pieces but I can make those no problem.

While waiting (im)patiently to get our Ford Special racer on the road, I've been trying to decipher, review and determine the number of Ford Special motors FMC built between 1910 and 1912. It appears at this point there were eight to ten different size motors. First, the smallest. I don't have a racing history of this motor, although I found one...

There is another thread showing a magnificent drawing of the early (up to 2500) fan assembly. In the discussion there is a picture of an actual car, seemingly #371, and it shows the wiring of the two piece timer. It appears to use a wire loom and shows a fifth wire which appears to be a ground return.
I thought the loom was actually four...

The brake rods that came with my 1911 project are straight, but the ones in the suppliers catalogs have a couple of bends in them. What should the brake rods look like? Here is a picture of mine and the ones in a Langs catalog. Art

Hi, anyone know a car hauler to get a T from Kerrville, Texas to Houston, Texas? The disease is progressing. Thanks!

Are new coil boxes made that have JB fittings and will take later coils (1914-27) ? I have the switch and key. If available, does someone wire them?

I am starting this topic to help answer Art Ebeling's question about Dash Fillerboards for the 1911 cars. My brother owns a 1911 Touring built in August 1911. This was the car that came out of the Ford dealership in Dublin, GA. During the restoration we were able to use the original fillerboard. I created a drawing from the original fillerboard on...

Hello all,
I'm building a 1921 Roadster and need information on the mounting of the Oval Fuel Tank.

It's my understanding that when the oval tank was introduced in 1920 in preparation for the lower seat position that was to come in 1923/4 a temporary spacer may have been used to raise the oval tank to match the position of the top of the round...

Before we try to guess how this is possible I thought the experts here might give me some idea how it is even possible to drive a 1927 T 35 miles and then suddenly it wont run well enough to climb a hill. When I checked to see if the coils were firing I noticed #2 was dead but when I would crank it over by hand #4 was firing 2 times! It was going...

Does anyone rebuild Ruckstell's on a professional, paid basis?

I bought this unit last year and cannot seem to find the time to rebuild it.

If there is anyone who does this, please let me know.

OR....

If not a full-time rebuilder, but you know how, please contact me.

Thank.s

Can someone post a picture of the correct routing for the Timer connecting rod. Mine is all well bent up, and hits/rubs on a few items.

Now that I have fixed my timing rod lever (poor description), she just is not running quite right. I think I need to be able to get a little more advance while at cruising speed.

FYI, I am assuming the root...

Hi, can anyone tell me we’re the measurement is taken from, inside the curve section or outside overall width.
Michael

There was a time it seemed that I was frequently seeing beautiful displays of early brass carburetors. Now I can't seem to find photos of any of these collections and displays. Anyone out there have any such photos or have a collection themselves? I'd love to start a collection and I have a few particular carbs. that I'd love to own, but I feel...

Here's a simple question, but one that has me scratching my head.

Regarding the lock nut that goes on the end of the camshaft...the one that keeps all the timer guts in place...what keeps it in place if there's no cotter pin? It seems like the rotation of the cam would loosen it over time.

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I have no use for them, but maybe someone else does.

has anyone had a block magna fluxed. lately if so what did it cost. philip

Today, I had a spare couple of hours, and tried a job I've never done before. I installed a new felt in a front hub dust cap. The most difficult part was removing the old hard felt. After that it wasn't too bad, but I wondered if that new felt would fit. It did. I wonder how many of you guys have ever tried this? The new ones from Langs are...

Hi, what would be correct thickness for Apr 1912 valve cover plates. Anything to else to look out for.
Regards Michael

1911 Touring...Gas tank needs to come out for cleaning or replacement.

There are screw heads not easily seen in this picture all over the seat area.

I'm hoping that I can remove some of them and this will make room for the tank to come straight out.

If this is possible, please let me know which screws need to come out.

Thx.

I got these hub caps off a front axle that had been converted to trailer. Was told they thought Model T, but obviously they are not.
Any Ideas? Lot of knowledge on this forum..
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I read with interest the article on the mules used in the factories, But what about the ones that were developed by the Fageol brothers to haul people around the Panama Pacific Exposition in 1915? There is a photo of one on ebay now, but there must be more information out there somewhere!

A friend acquired this head. Neither he nor I know if this is an accessory for a T engine. Can anyone shed any information?

Instead of using the spoons, I'm wondering if anything in the modern tire world would remove these tires from these rims without damaging either one.

Let me know of anything I should look for, or ask at a tire shop.

Thanks.

Last week I removed the trunk from my 1915 runabout restoration project. A few of the trunk wood floor boards were in pretty bad shape, so my woodworking son is going to make some new floor boards planed down to the correct thickness. He was wants to use the same kind of wood that was originally used if possible. Does anyone know what kind wood...

What is the prefered type of manifold gasket material. Copper rings or 2 piece asbestos. Currently using asbestos but had one start leaking last week.

Hello,
i have aluminium pistons which didn't have oil holes drilled for the wrist pin in my 26 Roadster.
Can someone please post a picture with the aluminium piston with the oil holes drilled?
I am interested in the location of the hole, the number of holes and the diameter.
My intention is to drill the holes for the oil.

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Thanks...

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Hello fellow Model T-ers,
As many of you know, I am hosting the Golden Gate and Alexander Valley Tours June 3rd thru June 10th.

I would like to include a one mile loop segment out over the Golden Gate and Pacific Ocean but am uncertain as to whether or not an 18% grade is too steep for a Model T to descend down. This thin stretch of asphalt...

Checking my wishbone, I find it has a slight bend in it - obvious when you lay a straight edge along it. Most have told me not to worry about it but I wonder if I shouldn't try to straighten it somewhat. You can see the gap that is the result of the bend in the attached photo. Comments?

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Many years ago I was led to believe that one of the rear wheels ( not necessarily on a “T”) was considered to be the “Driving Wheel”, ie. the one which transmitted most of the power to the pavement. This was accepted as being the wheel on the driver’s side of the vehicle. . My question is: is this premise in any way true and if so, what causes...

I have heard of a Buick piston used in in a Model T. With a Model A rod. Any idea which one? Thanks Dan.

Well ALMOST done fixing a 1917 New rings wiring, carb but still way low compression. Take a look at the valve and seats. On number one cylinder I now have a continuous grind feel after 300 rotations of the lapping back and forth tool on intake but not exhaust. I am guessing I need to cut a new face. Tools are available but I do not know the size...

WE STILL HAVE ROOM FOR THE REENACTMENT OF THE 1909 GREAT RACE SEE WWW.OCEANTOOCEAN.NING.COM
WE WILL BE IN THE FOLLOWING TOWNS ON THESE DATES:
STARTS IN TARRYTROWN, NEW YORK ON JUNE 15TH, 2019
JUNE 16TH POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK
JUNE 17TH UTICA, NEW YORK
JUNE 18TH HAMBURG, NEW YORK
JUNE 19TH STREETSBORO, OHIO
JUNE 20TH, 21ST, 22ND DETROIT
JUNE 23RD...

Where does this mount? On the front seat kick panel?

Thanks in advance.

Time to completely tear-down/rebuild the steering components on my 1927 Touring. Quick question on spindle arm bushings. I have a set of T-2714 bushings. I also have a T-2718 bolt set that came with bushing. Any thoughts on which bushings would be best to use? Thinking the bushings that came with the bolt set would be best instead of using the...

What are the threaded holes for? There is 1 hole by each field shoe screw. Gen Housing.jpeg
I watched the Model T Tips video on Generator rebuilding, but these are not mentioned.
Any ideas?

This was on a T tractor conversion I recently acquired. Anybody recognize it? The frame and chassis parts were mostly ‘09-‘11 parts, so it might have been a fairly early conversion (late teens). Let me know if it looks familiar. Thanks!

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