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...and bushings. Maybe it's my TBI. I tried to find a video showing how to install new pins and bushings and came up empty. My old flywheel was ruined by a seized bushing that spun the pin and wallowed out the hole. My new flywheel will need its old pins removed so I can install new ones.The Bible says I should drive out the old pins from inside ....

I know that my .042 is way out of spec, but so far I've found:
The Bible : no more than .015
Rebuilding the Model T Ford Powerplant (Vic Zannis) : .003-.004
The Engine (MTFCA) : no more than .007

Just to be sure before I pay for an expensive rebuild: Am I doing this right?

I am looking for information on this 'County Fair Racer'. It was registered to Paul Larson and I have a picture of him driving it in front of the Model T Museum back in 2008. I realize he has passed, so I am looking to connect with family or friends to get some of the history.

Thank you,

Adam

So I'm helping a friend with his new to him 15 touring and really wants electric start. Normally this would be easy except he wants to keep the mag and thus my question.

The coil ring has a notch out for the starter. His mag is theory good working condition and the ring looks nearly new. Is there a reason I can't grind a notch in the 15 to allow...

Has anyone found a good way to remove the brass top from a sidelight? I have 2 lights I need to take the tops off to repair the dents. Looks like they have a rolled edge holding them to the top of the light

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I own a bunch of T’s but know nothing about the Vaporizer. I buddy of mine has a ‘27 and is having trouble getting it to perform well. He drove it on the MTFCI Michigan tour all week and we messed with it whenever we had a chance. After the usual coils, timer, timing, and fuel flow corrections, it’s still not nice to drive. I, of course, lean...

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I run Schrader 777 stems and hardware on my 30x3.5 tubes and have been very happy with them. Recently, one of my tires developed a slow leak and I removed the tube today. Turns out the leak was at the joint between the rubber tube and the base of the stem. I had driven the car for nearly a year with this tire/tube combination before the leak...

No, it's not what you think. Im not revisiting that topic again. but, want to offer something out to the group. I guess I have an aftermarket T radiator that came on my 27 Depot Hack. My hood shelves are a good 1 gap from the bottom edge of the hood sides and my hood hold downs are stretched to the limit, but do manage to clip on.
But, my upper...

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I have assembled the cleaned L-4 brass body Kingston L-4 carburetor that I mentioned in last week's posting and have yet three questions. This is my first Kingston L-4 and the MTFCA carburetor booklet left a lot of unanswered questions.
(1) In various sources, the drain assembly is shown under the throttle intake (in front) and in others it is...

Be sure to look him up on Youtube. He's 16 years old and about to restore his first Model T! I can't share the link, but he has 'Part 1' up.

The St. Louis club is planning a drive to Washington, Missouri on October, 21 this year to have lunch. We will be traveling some 2 lane blacktop roads and a fair amount of gravel. The gravel has several low water crossings, if the rain gods favor us, we might get our tires wet. Along the route we are planning a couple of photo ops, one being in...

Got a bunch of stuff here my insurance company says has to go. All black era stuff, No goodies, just parts you need to build or repair a T. Mostly chassis parts and some fenders. Most of this is going to be scrapped but I would like to give away as much as possible to hobbyists first. Too bad, lots of perfectly useable stuff but I can’t save it...

I saw this on eBay and I guess this may be for magneto lights but I’m not sure. I have no connection to the item or seller but thought for the folks that are running mag lights it may be of interest. My 15 had mag lights and keeping bulbs from burning out was a task. I thought I’d share. In addition if you have one or have information on it please...

I have been working to get my '14 Touring ready for a car show in a neighboring town something like 30 miles away. A lot of work has been done on the car until I was pulled away from the project by medical issues 2.5 years ago and then just never got back to it. Now its time to put it back on the front burner and so it went out for a drive on July...

Got this in a huge parts pile can any one ID it that's a T hub and it takes a 21inch wheel hoop not a stock t one tho name on the clamps is tuarc unfortunately I only have one and no hoop

Has anyone seen two legs on the bottom of their seat springs?

Before I jump into this Im seeking some input. A differential rebuild and installation of an auxiliary gear box is coming up soon. After I figure out how Im gonna support the cars chassis I thought I could leave the rear wheels on and roll the entire assembly out, driveshaft/differential/axles/wheels.
once in the shop I can disassemble, inspect...

Hi everyone, wanted to share a link to my dad's estate auction sale. He was a long time member of the MTFCA and had a love for everything Model T and Ford. I kept one car but, unfortunately, am not able to keep everything and the collection will be going to new homes.

If link doesn't work. Look up Innes Est. Online-timed Collection Dispersal...

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Some years ago I bought a 1914 Touring that had been restored in the 1960s and has had a number of owners since. It is tired in some respects and needs some TLC to be back in its prime. More on that in another thread.

This car came with the nicest spare tire cover I have ever seen. It completely wraps the tire to preserve it from the sun and has...

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I am helping a local friend straighten out a few mechanical problems with his newly-acquired 1919 Centerdoor. One area is the Kingston carburetor and its adjusting needle and adjusting rod. It's a brass bodied L-4, which should be an L-2 for this year, according to my research. We're staying with the L-4, however. It has the later '26-27 swivel...

Many of you know this already but history was made Friday as AJ Eyre became the first person to be a third generation Stynoski winner with his 1918 Touring. He did almost all of the restoration himself and wound up with a stunner of a car. My congratulations to him. FB_IMG_1721472094779.jpg FB_IMG_1721438257635.jpg

Looking for a top kit for a commercial roadster. Classtiqe does not make them. Does anyone know of a kit or drawings?
Thanks

So I had posted here yesterday that I repacked my front and inner wheel bearings on my 26 T. For the Inner bearings I did not remove them. I stated how the the passenger side felt a little hot after repacking. I went and backed off the bearing a bit and then tightened up the lock nut and pin. I thought that I did not have a worn bearing on that...

Can someone tell me what this model of Model T this spare tire carrier fits? Thanks. Neil

I am considering adding a starter to my unrestored 1915 Touring car sometime in the future. The question is; if I decide to install a flywheel with a ring gear, do I have to automatically have to install the cast iron hogs head for clearance? Or, if I don't want to make the conversion right now, will the aluminum hogshead still fit over the ring...

As mentioned in the Samson Tire thread, the spare hiding under the very nice tire cover was a Samson. It is a straight 30 X 3 1/2 size, not the EX size. I have in mind getting the car on the road and out to a show in a neighboring town a distance of 30 or so miles away. The '23 has a good spare & I thought it would work well on the '14, both have...

I am in the process of building a pan straightening jig.
Two files are attached of the hole pattern layout for a pan jig.

The first one is the Ford drawing of the long nose pan.
I made some red line markups to clarify the drawing for reference.
I also discovered an error in one of the dimensions.

The second one is a CAD drawing of the hole...

Today I attended a Tacoma Mocel T Club function with my 1916 coupelet. It waws the second rarest Model T there. Ken's 1918 Canadian coupelet with removable door posts was much rarer than mine.

I purchased a turtle deck for my 1914 Ford roadster and am in the process of restoring it. It came with the lid and hinges although both hinges were broken. I saved the parts of the hinges and welded them back together. Now I am trying to reinstall the lid but can’t get the hinges on. I have tried to install the hinge onto the lid first, then...

These were in an old can of T parts, but I can’t place them. If T related, where do they go? The bolts are 3/8” fine, and the rod end of sorts is 5/16” fine. Thanks!

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Today, I decided it was time that I take my front wheels on my T and clean and repack both the inner and outer bearings of each wheel. The outer wheel bearing on the passenger side has already been replaced since We owned this T. I found the outer bearing on the driver's side of the car still okay but about to the point it is going to need...

The commercially available, floor-mounted, replacement starter-button for Model T Fords is a worthless piece of junk. It is so bad, I have to replace the darned thing every two years.

Because the dummy-door on the port side of my Touring doesn't open, any work on the driver’s side mechanisms—in this case, the starter-button—requires squeezing my...

Hi guy's
I'm putting together a rear for a upcoming project and found out the axle is a pre 1918. This has thrown a monkey wrench in my plans
on several points. First using the outside seals I prepurchased is out of the question. Fortunately Az Terry has a pair of early 2510 caps.
The other issue is there dosen't seem to be enough room for a...

Took the Son-in-law and Grandsons for a ride and ended up at a car show. My Son-in-law is doing well at driving my 10T. First time we played Chicken shit Bingo.

Does anyone have a picture of the correct taillight bracket for a 1914? I have a Corcoran taillight that won’t fit the bracket that’s on my car. The light won’t fit because the bracket on the car is too thick. I have a brass “Neverout” license plate adaptor bracket that won’t fit because the bracket on the car is too wide.

Any thoughts? I...

Sometimes, you get lucky and unlucky.
On my way to the brass era show at gilmore this morning my fan belt fell off. I put it back on at the show and driving home it fell off again. This is the first time I've had issues with the fan belt. Nothing was noticeably loose or wobbly when I put the belt on, but it did have some oil on it.

When I got...

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the July/August issue of the Vintage Ford will be late. It is at the printer and should be mailed no later than July 22. We apologize for this but it could not be helped this month.

Thanks for your patience.

A friend has a 1920 Model T Touring that needs the ignition switch rebuilt. Is Ben Martin still doing them and does anyone know how to contact him? Or are there other quality rebuilders in the community?

Thanks in advance,

David

The 23-25 runabouts used a special 6 leaf rear spring. My 23 has the wrong spring in it and I'd like to put the proper one back in the car. Preferably, I'd like to find an original spring for the car, but considering most originals have a significant amount of wear on them and shipping would cost a fortune, I may be better off having a new set...

Here’s a 1928 Waco high school T hot rod, speedster or what ever stripped down cars of the day were called. It was taken from a 1928 annual. Somebody did a pretty good job of building it!

I purchased a Model T race car that was owed by Paul Larson. I would like to contact a family member that might be able to give me some more information about it. If you know of any contacts, please let me know.

Thank you,

Adam

Has anyone installed 1926 wire wheel hubs on a 1925 Model T.

Will the difference in brake drum size make things difficult?

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Family problems and health issues have kept my 1921 TT in storage for the last 3 years.
I'm trying to start it again after installing new generator and timing gears.
Something isn't right. I have fuel in the carb but not firing.
So I'm going through the ignition now.
Sitting the driver seat, which coil box is #1?
It appears that with the #1...

I have early real leather diamond tufted seats that have been in good storage for about 80-ninety years in great shape but could use a good product to soften them, what would be the best product, Thanks, Bob.

Starting to install front fenders and all the other front parts and have a bolt set coming from Langs to mount the fender brace to the frame. While test fitting waiting for hardware to arrive, I notice I have three bolt needs. One coming through the frame bracket that has an angled top to it, one coming from that same bracket but straight in from...

I have a 1921 touring that I have been driving for 6 years with no trouble.> As part of my routine service in the spring on checking the rear end oil I found about 2-3 cups of oil coming out of the fill hole. I checked it again today(after about 250 miles) and found about 1 cup coming out. I realize that the oil is leaking past the 4th main into...

My car came with aux brakes installed they are hetzel bros and look similar to the old rocky mountains.

They are installed on large drums, but at some point someone gutted the parking/ emergency brake out of this car. I'm hoping to reinstall the missing brake hardware and get a functional emergency brake again....

Just throwing this out there because I think it's interesting.

Serial number is just after July 31, 1917 so it may fall under the 1918 model year.

Driver's door (of course).

Note ribbed pedals - were these utilized longer in Canada?

Round lights (windows) in top rear curtain - typical of Canadian Ts.

Unlike U.S. 1917s, two additional bolts...

Hi ;
Some time ago I read on the Forum about the location of the Pistonrings .
But I can't find it back .
I hope you can help me .
Thanks !!
Toon

I suspect this gentleman is even older than I am. He has bought a very nice looking Model T, which he thinks is a 1917. It doesn't run, and he doesn't know how to get it going. I would at least take a look if I were there, but I'm far from Florida. I'll post a link here and hope that somebody nearby will be able to help out. I hate to think of an...

Don't get me wrong, I have some fun on Facebook, and the Model T groups there have a few people who really know their stuff. But there are also folks who will state the most preposterous baloney as absolute fact, and will not do any research trying to back up their superstitions. This forum is a good place to come for a sanity break. Folks are...

I posted this in the Classifieds and now here. I am in search of Ted's Tinkerin' Tips 2 and Fred Houston's transmission books. If you could help, please email to me. I certainly will pay fair price for them.
Ken

Here is a question for the experts.

Those looking for an air filter, could the hot air tubs be filled loosely with a course gauze material, lightly oiled be used as a simple but effective air filter for dusty conditions?

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We are currently accepting ads and articles for the upcoming issues of the Vintage Ford.

Articles should be focused on tours your chapter has taken, repairs or maintenance of the Model T, humorous articles about your Model T adventures, or historical/informational articles about Henry Ford or the Model T. High res photos often enhance the article...

Has anyone used or tried an aluminum radiator on a Model T? I realize the top hose would be in the wrong location but that would be easy to change. Would it cool properly?

No matter how long we do this, there's always something new to learn. I have been around Model T's my whole life, but I don't believe I've ever installed a wiring harness. If I did, it was long enough ago to have forgotten some stuff...

Anyway, this will be well known and basic to many, but what I learned is that the wiring harness for my '25 T,...

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Hello,
I am in the process of rebuilding my rear differential which I decided to move to a 3to1 gear ratio. I placed one half of the differential case, plus two thick washers and 1 modern bearing on the drivers side and turned it to see how it did without ring gear shims. It is rubbing. Not by much... but it is still rubbing.

I need to buy ring...

Hello All.

I just got my first Model T (1919), and it is equipped with these weird Hammond shock absorbers. The front ones consist of springs that connect to the oil pan, and the back ones aren't connected. I have the springs, but they connect to a weird hook and I only have one of them. The car drives fine, but if I go over any substantial bump...

I would like to upgrade the brake light switch setup on my 27 T. Currently it has a switch mounted on the crossmember behind the transmission and there is stiff wire going from the switch through a hole drilled in the brake pedal. The set up is not too dependable and somertimes stays on after the brake is released. I have seen some negative...

After a long spring with too much work load finally got the t running this weekend and out for a drive.

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Drive your Model T while wearing clogs, especially if you wear size 13’s and it’s not an “improved” car.

Never even thought of it, had been working on the car and was just taking it for a quick spin down the road. Clog got wedged between low and reverse pedals and then the other one fell off the brake pedal and also got caught. Turned the key...

Hi,
I have two questions in regards to my 27’s
One relates to bumpers, the second relates to the top boot.
The bumper question pertains s to the medallion in the center of the Ford bumpers.
Some of the literature show that the background of the medallion was painted.
I was once told by someone I respect that the Model T medallion had a frosted...

I got a nice surprise visit today from DHL. My 1000 new starter/generator brush holder castings I've been working on finally arrived. I also had a visit today from a buddy who happens to be a professional photographer, so I had to take advantage of that!

They are perfect in every respect. I could not be happier with the final result.
I'll get...

What does everyone use for non conductive lube for their ANCO timers? I've used a blob of Vaseline for years with no problems. Is there something better?

I made this Model T Garden fountain several years ago out of an old music box so I thought I would share it with you folks.

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I am located in Mishawaka Indiana an hour east of Chicago and 1.5 hours west of Toledo 10 miles South of Interstate 80
Basically I thought I knew how to trouble shoot Model T's ( I have had over 15) Due to family and personal health problems I have had two sitting needing diagnosed for repairs ( for 3 years) so i can get them running If anyone...

I have a car that needs to be painted, and I'd like to know what the finished result would look like before I do it.

I have in mind a computer program that can change the wheel colors and leave everything else the same so I can see the finished car with my color selection.

Does anyone know of such a program?

Any help would be appreciated....

Hello,

Have someone experience wih a Stepney Wheel on a model T?
Is it useful?
And what’s the size?

Looking for a easy dimension/picture of the lowered steering column going thru the firewall for a rootlieb speedster. Size of hole, distant to center from edge, you know. I know they specify that the bottom left bolt hole is the top of the firewall bracket. Just would like to verify before I drill. Also would like to know the elevation you have...

Anyone have a Fun Projects brake light assembly they'd like to sell? PM me if you have one you may not need anymore!
Thanks

I'm helping a friend (new T guy) and we are driving back along interstate 10. Is there anyone along the route that might have a good brass radiator they might part with?

Ever heard of this young guy? I just found him on youtube. He's hot a couple Model T's and appears to be into other sorts of antiques. Nice to see another young person getting into the hobby!

So I have been noticing on my 26 T Touring that when I need to use the Brake Lever all the way back to stop sometimes I am getting what sounds like a dry squeak sound when I pull it back all the way. Any ideas on what is going on. We have Owned the car for now 20 Years. I have had never had the rear wheels or brake drums off. The previous owner...

Just wondering what experience people have had using this. Especially brush application? Getting so difficult to find an affordable painter these days!!

I am having trouble with low end power on my 1911 Touring. It has the original.engine and it was completely rebuilt and a new 250 Stipe cam wss installed. The engine has about 1500 to 2000 miles on it.

Since it was rebuit, the engine has lacked low end power, but it is strong on the top end. I am using a good NH carburetor. Compressoon is around...

I searched the forum but didn't find anything.

I remember once seeing a plan for the drilling of a pan plate. But I can't find anything anymore. Can someone help me?

To rebuild my Touring I have to make my own tools.

Greetings from Switzerland

I would add a picture, but apparently I am not allowed to do so.

A friend just gave me this wheel. It states Bauer Tilt Wheel. It appears
to be locked up. Any suggestions on how to open it up, or maybe does it
need the leverage you get from installing it?

Thank you.

ps I can send the pics to someone else if they want to post them here.

I have a rear T axle with Will Holl casted on the ends, was told it was for a tractor trailer T in the day, have no use for them and need to find a home for them, if interested give me a jingle and I will forward pictures. Thanks Joe Bell 419-618-1025 Tiffin Ohio

My Lizzy is starting fine on battery (6V). Especially with electric starter it needs only a few seconds, even on cold start. Then I can switch to Magneto and it runs even better/smoother.
I made an electronic battery charging for charging battery from Magneto (with shut-off when battery is full and current limitation to a few amps to not cause...

This is the clip on my 26/27 radiator shell. PO had no lacing on the shell. Other clips I have felt are in the upright position which would allow for some spacing for lacing. With this clip, if I install lacing, it will cause the hood to sit at a higher level than this clip. No room under the clip to pass lacing under, so it would have to be two...

I just can't seem to keep my T to where it starts easily after it's been setting. I Prime it for 3 or 4 cranks. I set the choke up a little. Then turn the switch on . I have to crank I would say 8-10 times to get it going. It had been 2-3 after it was primed and it would go. I have noticed that about after the second crank of priming pulling the...

I need help installing a mirror on my coupe. How do I remove the hinge pin on the door? I tapped on the pin but It didn't move. I did not hit it very hard. I would appreciate suggestions on how to proceed.

Attached are photos of the mirror and the door hinge.

I am looking for a chart or something that lists proper thread pictures and sizes for the Model T. I have numerous bolts and nuts I would like to use a tap and die set on but do not have a gauge and could not find what I was hoping for on the website. Specifically I am looking for the size of the U joint 4th Main on the back of the transmission. A...

This is my first post with this new forum format. I was in the old forum before it was updated years ago. I have and rebuilt 1 Model T. My great grandfather bought it new in 1922. The block date is 2/22/22. It is a touring cut off as it was used on a family farm to move stuff around until 1942 or so when the war started. I went through it in 2011...

 
Anyone received one of these catalogs yet?
 

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When you have two nearly identical Yale lock tool boxes for your Model T and no key it is time to man up and do something about the key shortage. Relying on minimal knowledge gained some 50 years ago in a mail order locksmith course taken during a cold winter, I have achieved success and now have working keys for my tool boxes. One has been made...

The Canadian 1925 to 1927 Model Ts had a Rim Tire Change Tool that kind of looked like a varmit trap with big springs and short pegs that fit those holes near the rim break.

A friend has an early Dodge with the same rims.

Would anyone have one they do not need or some photos of that tool?

I have lost my photos!

I’m driving my T more these days and what I continue
to encounter when I pull the plugs after a long
tour: no’s 3 and 4, clean. No. 2, fouled. No. 1
really fouled.
I am running a Stipe cam and a Prus high compression
head. I have tested the intake manifold for any signs
of a vacuum leak. No signs of a leak. Engine runs
strong.
Any ideas guys....