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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.

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Fabric top kit for 1912 Touring

Last post by Joe Bell « Thu Jul 11, 2024 6:40 pm
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by 49willard » Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:47 pm

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Does someone offer a top kit (I have irons and Bows) for the later style 1912 Foredoor (touring)?

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Clastiques has a material that is almost a match for original, I used it on my 26 and will use it on my 12.

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Last post by Joe Bell
Thu Jul 11, 2024 6:40 pm
Patina

Last post by CraigBothwell « Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:06 pm

by CraigBothwell » Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:06 pm

For those of you who responded to my inquiry
regarding patina (to paint or not to paint,
that is the question) I would like to thank you.
A great deal of useful information was shared
To which I am most appreciative.

Craig Bothwell

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:06 pm
24 Roadster "Barn Find"

Last post by speedytinc « Thu Jul 11, 2024 4:09 pm
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by Rodger Erickson » Sun Jul 07, 2024 12:37 am

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Saw this (not mine) today and wanted to share a few pics - this T looks very un-monkeyed with, even the upholstery appears original. The wiring, and not much else, has been replaced in order to make it run reliably.

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Didnt 25 roadster ONLY have a narrow tool tray behind the fuel tank?
The door hinges are 25.
Carb mixture/choke linkage could be correct for an early 25.
Later used the 26 style combination choke & mixture set up.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 4:09 pm
Attaching brass script to Radiator

Last post by rbishop26 « Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:31 pm
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by bdtutton » Wed Jul 10, 2024 1:06 pm

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I have decided to add a little bling to my car and attach a brass Ford script and a small 1914 script to my radiator. There are two recommended ways of attaching the script. They say you can use brass wires to hold the script to the radiator or you can silver solder the brass script to bolts and run the bolts through the radiator. I was wondering...

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I went with Allan's method. Drilled two small holes thru the brass script, put the threaded rod thru with the cap nuts. Only difference is I added a washer under the cap nuts on the inside of the radiator to protect the fins. It's been 20 years and no problems.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:31 pm
23 top irons and bows

Last post by speedytinc « Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:53 pm
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by sam mendenhall » Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:41 pm

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I recently bought a 23 roadster without a top, now i am finding out there are several type irons and bows for the 23. How can i determine the correct ones for this car. Is the front one wood, Please any info or pictures would sure help me out. Thanks Sam Mendenhall

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23-25 are the same. 23 is the first year for the one man top. (US production)
The windshield/stands are slanted back. The top clamps to the top of these W/S stands.
26-7 irons have a curve to the body attaching pivot point.
All 3 bows are wood between the formed sheet metal side bows.
Your top will look like the 25 barn find

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:53 pm
Speedster Steering Issue

Last post by RajoRacer « Thu Jul 11, 2024 11:35 am
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by RajoRacer » Sat Jul 06, 2024 9:32 am

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Working on a friend's speedster, 4 dropped axle, lowered spindles, reversed spindle arms (for clearance), new pitman arm, all spindle bolts, tie rod bolts & front bearings all snug - problem is it's quite squirrely/darty at anything where over 20 mph. Will verify drag link length but this has me scratching my head ! 30 tires with 5-1 upper gears.

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I realize that pitman arms changed during production BUT I have several NOS arms to compare to and it was the same length as Snyder's new one at some time in it's past - he relayed to me that there wasn't any clearance with the dropped axle, lowered spindles & reversed arms.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 11:35 am
external braking when wet

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Thu Jul 11, 2024 8:38 am
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by Loftfield » Thu Jul 11, 2024 8:10 am

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I live in mountains of North Carolina, worry about losing braking from broken drive train. I own a set of AC brakes, have not installed them yet. Some commentators have mentioned that external drum brakes don't work when wet. Our area enjoys 70+ inches of rain a year so wet breaks are a potential worry. What is the consensus on external drum...

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External braking will be substantially reduced when water, grease, mud, bugs, etc get on the linings. About all you can do is keep the brakes as clean and as dry as conditions will allow. Lightly dragging wet brakes for a few hundred feet before going down a steep grade can help dry them out. It's important to keep all brakes in top condition and...

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Thu Jul 11, 2024 8:38 am
Holley G won't fit on an 09/10 Intake. - Now what??

Last post by Allan « Thu Jul 11, 2024 8:37 am
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by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Mon Jul 08, 2024 1:26 pm

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Well, I changed-out my hi-flow aluminum intake manifold for the correct dog-leg intake ...and now my 'G' throttle linkage hits the manifold. :o I realize the 'G' is not a 5-ball, but has anyone else used a 'G' on an early manifold? -and if so, what did you do?? TIA!

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Mark's extension will have the carb set waay further back than needed for the throttle arm to clear the manifold. The much bigger internal bore is also unwanted in this application. The suggested thick alloy plate and a gasket each side of it is all that is needed, plus a couple of longer bolts!

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Thu Jul 11, 2024 8:37 am
Happy 4th to everyone

Last post by jab35 « Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:08 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Jul 03, 2024 12:56 pm

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Wonderful old photos, thanks again for sharing.

The first picture really caught my attention, all the bling, little kids sitting on front bumper, maybe a rainy day, and somber faces. In July of 1918 WWI and the pandemic had to be on everyone's mind even during that celebration, the picture conveys a lot of emotion.

If any car people read this,...

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Last post by jab35
Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:08 pm
Stop it!

Last post by Allan « Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:00 pm
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by Been Here Before » Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:03 am

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Question - is the thing on the left of a left hand drive Model T, a parking brake or emergency brake?

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It really distills down to this. It is a parking brake. To use it in an emergency dis-engages much better braking systems provided by the engine and the transmission.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:00 pm
Traveling salesman.

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Wed Jul 10, 2024 8:20 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:45 pm

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Last photo. The corn is as high as an elephant's eye (1955 Oh What a Beautiful Morning from the musical Oklahoma!
The T appears to be an early 1917 with the tombstone rear light (window) in the top. Photo dated June 1917.

The fourth photo is interesting. I wonder what they are all doing? Ten cars, a few people walking around including a mom and...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Jul 10, 2024 8:20 pm
Flywheel Diameter?

Last post by RGould1910 « Wed Jul 10, 2024 5:31 pm
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by Mark Nunn » Tue Jun 18, 2024 12:15 pm

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I have an opportunity to buy a static balancer assembly that was used in an industrial shop. I want to be able to balance my transmission and flywheel assembly. It is similar to this>

I don't know the diameter of the flywheel with a ring gear on it. Do any of you know? I don't want to waste money on a balancer that is too small, even though it...

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Thanks Mark. It looks kinda short for a flywheel but maybe thats just the angle of the photos. The seller doesnt give any specs.

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Last post by RGould1910
Wed Jul 10, 2024 5:31 pm
Retard / Advance?

Last post by Charlie B in N.J. « Wed Jul 10, 2024 5:30 pm
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by Mopar_man » Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:40 am

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When timing my more modern cars (1960's Mopars) if you advance the distributer you get more power. Then depending on your octane level I would retard it so it didn't ping.

With the Model T and going up a hill (needing more power) you retard the ignition (timer). Why is is opposite? I know A lot of T owners leave their spark lever alone and don't...

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As I stated earlier, and I don’t know where I learned about it, but I’ve used the spark retard shift method for a long time. It’s the best system I’ve found.

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Last post by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Jul 10, 2024 5:30 pm
What auto is this?

Last post by Mark Nunn « Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:43 pm
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by ModelT46 » Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:30 pm

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A Minnsota photo near Lake Minnetonka.

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I posted several Winton photos in this thread. I agree with Jerry.

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Last post by Mark Nunn
Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:43 pm
Looking for comments on I Timer or E Timer

Last post by Moxie26 « Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:28 pm
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by Bruce Compton » Fri Jul 05, 2024 8:32 pm

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I'm considering installing either an I or E timer on my crank-start '14. Any comments or advice would be appreciated. Thanks : Bruce

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Icleeton .... Keep up the good work and you can help others with your ecct to help with equal firing coils

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Last post by Moxie26
Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:28 pm
Reproduction Parts

Last post by Daisy Mae « Tue Jul 09, 2024 11:41 pm
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by Original Smith » Sun Jul 07, 2024 9:34 pm

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I don't care much for reproduction parts. Why? Because most of the time whoever made them cut corners, and didn't do it correctly. One recent example. Pre 1921 fan blades. The reproduction blades are very nice, except the ends are not convex as original. They went to so much trouble to do what they did, why didn't they finish it up?
Many years ago...

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My first T restoration started in 1980. My second this year.
One thing I recall decades ago was the sheer amount of parts available, and a lot NOS. But at the same time, there were no TT parts like there are now, nor was there much in the way of brass era period correct pieces, forget getting your hands on Mae West shackles or brass oiler axle...

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Last post by Daisy Mae
Tue Jul 09, 2024 11:41 pm
'14 Dash to Windshield Brackets

Last post by lcleeton « Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:56 pm
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by Ben Umberger » Sat Jul 06, 2024 3:56 pm

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It is well known that the windshield can pop out at the top of the firewall and mine did. This caused significant rips in the top which got worse and worse until I really need a new top. Before I enter that endeavor I want to learn how to prevent it from happening again.

The Brackets are different between the engine side and the passenger side of...

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This thread brought back a bad memory of an incident. I bought a '14 Touring and was gradually fixing it up to be a reliable touring vehicle. My wife and I were riding in the front seat with the top up. (Note the windshield holds the front of the top down via its straps.) The wind was picking up and a gust got under the top and lifted the...

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Last post by lcleeton
Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:56 pm
You have been warned!

Last post by TBones12 « Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:15 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:26 pm

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Thanks for sharing. I love those pictures!

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Last post by TBones12
Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:15 pm
under front seat cardboard replacement

Last post by NU2theT « Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:10 pm
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by NU2theT » Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:08 pm

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So filling up today noted the cardboard pieces are pretty well spent and would like to replace them. This is a 26 Fordor and mine are in two pieces (picture 3).

Putting them together as when under the seats the width is approx 16 3/4 and the length is approx 31 1/4 . I did not see replacements for these in the various auto parts catalogs I have,...

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just placed an order the other day and did'nt think to ask due to no listing, will check in the a.m. Thanks Jack

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Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:10 pm
Solder salt. Need help

Last post by Ron Patterson « Tue Jul 09, 2024 5:31 pm
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by hector9 » Tue Jul 09, 2024 4:49 am

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Hi, I'm rebuilding my starter and need to solder the bushing with babbitt but can't find any solder salt to seal the housing.

Is there any place that sells a small block of babbitt material? Thank.

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In my opinion, and I have successfully rebuilt over 500 Model T starting motors, the 6202-1/2 ID double sealed prelubricated ball bearing is far superior than other fix for the brush cap bearing. It is easy to install, requires no lubrication and will likley last another 100 years. The duty cycle oon this bearing is very low.
Ron Patterson

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Last post by Ron Patterson
Tue Jul 09, 2024 5:31 pm
Speedometer Help

Last post by Marty Bufalini « Tue Jul 09, 2024 12:48 pm
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by Marty Bufalini » Sat Jun 29, 2024 6:40 pm

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In need of a new cable but only Langs carries them and they don’t know when they’ll get them in.
Suggestions please.
Thanks

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Thanks for the help and suggestions. Russ and I spoke. All set.

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Last post by Marty Bufalini
Tue Jul 09, 2024 12:48 pm
Still learning!

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:54 am
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by Kerry » Sun Jul 07, 2024 6:45 pm

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Some years ago, a fellow club member had a T with a rebuilt differential that screamed like a fire truck siren. Well while flicking through some Canadian service bulletins, I learnt that in mid 1923 that Canadian T's had changed the diff gears, it seems that mixing with older ones was not a good idea, parts books also confirm the change. but I...

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I wonder why the picture above has the pinion facing the wrong way?

I'd guess that it's because the identification dot, referred to in the text, is located there. What good would it do the depict it the right way and not show the dot?

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:54 am
OUCH!

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by Dollisdad » Sat Jul 06, 2024 9:03 pm

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The road appears to be dry.
The tires are in OK shape.
The sun is shining from the direction that the car is pointed.
The sun is also slightly shining in the right side of the vehicle, tree shadows concurring.
Hopefully, the people / bodies are removed.
Assuming northern hemisphere, the T is most likely facing East.
Unknown how much time has...

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Last post by varmint
Tue Jul 09, 2024 8:02 am
Mercury Progress Part III

Last post by AndyClary « Mon Jul 08, 2024 7:14 pm

by AndyClary » Mon Jul 08, 2024 7:14 pm

I have my new drums bushed, balanced and mounted on the flywheel. Progress is slower this time around with no deadline. Had to take a break to watch some collegiate summer ball.

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Andy

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Last post by AndyClary
Mon Jul 08, 2024 7:14 pm
Several Questions

Last post by Art M « Mon Jul 08, 2024 3:53 pm
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by BLB27 » Mon Jul 01, 2024 12:48 pm

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Yesterday I drove my 1927 coupe 7 miles for the first time in six months. Question 1: At times, the engine backfired and coupe lurched badly in high gear. What are the main causes of backfiring?

Question 2: I checked the temperature of the upper part of the radiator. It was 214F. The temp of the head was 214F. The temperature of the exhaust...

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Antifreeze will increase the boiling temperature, but I agree, the thermometer should be checked.

Art Mirtes

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Last post by Art M
Mon Jul 08, 2024 3:53 pm
If you didn't like me undercoating fenders, you're really not gonna like this idea.

Last post by Steve Jelf « Mon Jul 08, 2024 1:24 pm
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by signsup » Sun Jul 07, 2024 1:04 pm

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Cleaning up some demountable rims prior to installing tubes, flaps and tires and don't see a down side to spraying the underside of the rims with a under coating rattle can or bed liner rattle can to prevent or reduce not only corrosion to the rim, but to provide a little more slip to the tube and flap during assembly. I will probably mask off the...

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I recently read something about clincher liners and wonder if these canvas straps are actually intended for that application. They are a long straight strap with two holes at either end to slip over the valve stem and keep in place.
Are these straps flaps or liners?
They are liners. They don't have to be expensive. Allan cuts his out of used...

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Mon Jul 08, 2024 1:24 pm
Solder babbitt to the bearing shell

Last post by Mark Nunn « Mon Jul 08, 2024 1:19 pm
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by Vonau » Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:51 pm

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Today I made my first attempts to solder Babbitt on an old bearing shell. Has anyone done this and can give me some tips?
I would like to fix the axial play of the crankshaft on my engine.

greetings from Switzerland

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This is a pdf version of the Ken Foster article.

Excessive Crankshaft Endplay Repair.pdf

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Last post by Mark Nunn
Mon Jul 08, 2024 1:19 pm
Floating Transmission Main Shaft

Last post by Original14T « Mon Jul 08, 2024 5:42 am
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by Dan Hatch » Sat Jul 06, 2024 3:03 pm

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Here is movement of a 2PC floating main shaft.
To allow alignment of 4th main.

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Now to the other side.
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Adding picture to some you where movement is.
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Just thought yous guys would like to see. Dan

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Here link from old forum about them .

Thanks Dan, nicely made item indeed.

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Last post by Original14T
Mon Jul 08, 2024 5:42 am
Copper plated cutouts covers?

Last post by ndnchf « Mon Jul 08, 2024 4:43 am
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by ndnchf » Sun Jul 07, 2024 6:13 pm

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I know that model As used both copper and zinc plated covers on cutouts up through about February 1929. Late model Ts use the same cutout, but where their covers copper or zinc plated also?

I rebuild generators and refurbish original cutouts. I'll use copper cutouts on some early model A generators, but would like to know if I can use them on...

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Dan - thanks for the reply. I had seen another comment by John mentioning copper covers, but not that one. I've refurbished a lot of cutouts. But only a few were copper plated.

Here is a nice original one which was serviced and adjusted, then used on a early model A patina restoration generator. I made this one specifically for a survivor car....

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Mon Jul 08, 2024 4:43 am
modified generator.

Last post by JohnH « Mon Jul 08, 2024 4:28 am
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by Allan » Sat Jul 06, 2024 3:06 am

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To what purpose might this modified T generator have been put?
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Allan from down under.
There is a similar socket on the other side marked 230v ac.

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From what I can see it's highly modified, into the form of a rotary converter to convert 32V DC into 230V AC. It would be for operating domestic AC appliances off a 32V lighting plant. The slip rings are a give away that AC is involved.

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Last post by JohnH
Mon Jul 08, 2024 4:28 am
Paint

Last post by Dan McEachern « Sun Jul 07, 2024 11:46 pm
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by Original Smith » Sun Jul 07, 2024 2:23 pm

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Is there any state in America I can still buy Centari paint. I could get it in California until a year ago.

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I recently shot some high solids single stage urethane and it applied very much like Centari. I purchased it at a CarQuest Auto parts store. It used an activator at a 3:1 ratio. No reducer required. This stuff is VOC compliant in California. Dries a little slower than Centari but so far, so good.

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Last post by Dan McEachern
Sun Jul 07, 2024 11:46 pm
Motocraft F 11, Top Threads/Knurled Nut

Last post by SurfCityGene « Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:12 pm
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by Ben Umberger » Sun May 12, 2024 2:43 pm

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Howdy folks.

I often run Motocraft F 11 plugs and would like to use a knurled nut. does anyone know the thread size and pitch at the top of the plug? A web search failed to find such details.

Maybe someone knows where I can buy such a thing? Perhaps I'll need to buy something smaller and tap it.

I know it's just cosmetics but I would like to do...

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The Autolite 3095 already has the threaded top and is available at the local Autozone for cheap

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Last post by SurfCityGene
Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:12 pm
Carburetor Rebuilding, where did I get this?

Last post by George Mills « Sun Jul 07, 2024 2:39 pm
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by Ben Umberger » Sat Jul 06, 2024 4:22 pm

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I routinely capture information on given topics and nicely put it in proper folders for later recall. As I was looking through my carburetor folder I found the text below. I suspect I got this from the forum but I don't really know. I would love to know who wrote it, there are some details I haven't seen before. It is clear to me that I don't have...

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Hey Ben,

I'm going to take a wild long swing at this one. If this is a MTFCA forum clip or even a clip from the old MTFCI forum...

Dave D. most likely is Dave Dufault of New Hampshire. Not sure of Daves present status in life...but would generally say he use to be very savvy on things like carbs, of all variations.

With it being Dave (perhaps)...

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Last post by George Mills
Sun Jul 07, 2024 2:39 pm
Happy 4th from Saint Louis

Last post by DLodge « Sun Jul 07, 2024 10:53 am
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by South Park Zephyr » Thu Jul 04, 2024 6:05 pm

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Today’s forecast did not look promising for the downtown parade. Predictions and radar were showing heavy rain almost up to the 10 am start time.
Since I was leaving from Sam Atkinson’s house, 25 miles from the starting point, we had to decide to go or not. The decision not to go had been made and as I was heading to my truck to leave, the rain...

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.... The bridge was dedicated on July 4, 1874 and opened to railway traffic the same day. By the time construction of the bridge started the gauge horse was already out of the barn. :)

If I had any idea where she was these days, I'd let her know....... :D

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Last post by DLodge
Sun Jul 07, 2024 10:53 am
Emergency brake rod from handle to pawl question

Last post by Will_Vanderburg « Sun Jul 07, 2024 10:39 am
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by FATMAN » Fri Jul 05, 2024 3:48 pm

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Emergency brake rod from handle to pawl question
are the 2 lengths very early to late I have a few and one is 12 the other 13 1/2 Bob

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The clutch cam on the handbrake on a TT is four inches tall.

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Last post by Will_Vanderburg
Sun Jul 07, 2024 10:39 am
High radiator shells

Last post by ModelTWoods « Sun Jul 07, 2024 6:09 am
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by Allan » Sat Jul 06, 2024 3:49 am

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I have always relied on the outward flare on the sides of the high shells to easily differentiate them from the low shells where the sides are square to the front panel. It is my belief that all the high shells have the same flared out sides, but in a recent wanted ad thread it was indicated that the earlier high steel shells were different from...

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Terry, it's the area allowing air to the radiator. That was simplest, so that's what I measured.

That's what I thought, however that is not the point of discussion. the point of discussion is whether and how much the sides of a steel or brass high radiator shell are flaired out to match the front edge of the hood.

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Last post by ModelTWoods
Sun Jul 07, 2024 6:09 am
TT frame #?

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sun Jul 07, 2024 4:05 am
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by Steve Jelf » Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:06 pm

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By now we all know that beginning in December of 1925, engine serial numbers were also stamped on the frame. Does this include trucks too, or only cars?

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I won't claim to know for certain myself. But a couple years ago there was a discussion on this forum on the subject of Ford beginning to put the matching serial number on the frame as well as the engine. the discussion wandered around both the cars and the trucks.
I don't have a link to it, but as I recall, a few TT owners stressed that several...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Jul 07, 2024 4:05 am
My Model T turns 100 years old!

Last post by ModelTMitch « Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:04 am
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by ModelTMitch » Sat Jun 08, 2024 2:26 am

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In June 1924, something special happened... my Model T rolled off the assembly line! In June 2024, an incredible milestone was reached, Lizzie celebrated her 100th Birthday! I decided to share the celebrations at Mid Coast Ford Motorfest, on the King's Birthday long weekend in June. This annual flagship car show is put on by the Great Lakes...

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It's interesting you mention about a Ford dealership, I once contemplated taking my Model T along to my local Ford dealership and ask them about a full service, and insist on them using only Genuine parts :lol: I reckon there could be a video in that!! :D

Congratulations to anyone who has a Model T turning 100 years old. It is no secret that...

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Sun Jul 07, 2024 3:04 am
Engine cradle

Last post by Chuck Regan « Sat Jul 06, 2024 9:28 pm
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by Craig E. Luton » Wed Jul 03, 2024 1:56 pm

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Does anyone know where I can purchase a rolling engine cradle for a 1935/36 Ford flathead engine?
Thnak you , Craig

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Craig - a quick internet search show a couple types of flathead cradles. If you weld they are a simple fabrication project. I made mine out of some 3/8” steel plate and scrap square tube - with ACE Hardware casters. For any pre-8BA flattie, I use the exhaust flange for my engine stand adapter and cradle attaching points IMG_2251.jpeg to avoid...

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Last post by Chuck Regan
Sat Jul 06, 2024 9:28 pm
Road Audits in Michigan

Last post by Professor Fate « Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:48 pm
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by TMiller6 » Sat Jul 06, 2024 7:31 am

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The Michigan Department of Transportation now uses the Model T to verify roads in Amish areas can safely accommodate a horse drawn carriage. An interesting read

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How are our old cars going to fair with this type of thing going on???
Future headline....
DRIVERLESS CAR KILLS HORSE

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Full article here:

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Last post by Professor Fate
Sat Jul 06, 2024 6:48 pm
Old Car festival registration is closed already

Last post by Steve Jelf « Sat Jul 06, 2024 4:20 pm
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by Bill Dizer » Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:08 pm

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I went to the Old Car Festival registration page and see that registration is closed, at capacity. Since I was registering a bicycle through the Wheelmen, I hope as a member there to get to take a bike.

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Ed that sounds like a good question for THF. I haven't heard anything about that this year, but I do recall hearing a few years ago that a cap was set (or lowered?) to prevent overcrowding. I guess it was headed toward being too much to handle.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Sat Jul 06, 2024 4:20 pm
Thanks in advance

Last post by Ben Umberger « Sat Jul 06, 2024 3:49 pm

by Ben Umberger » Sat Jul 06, 2024 3:49 pm

Gents,

This forum is such a valuable resource, I often post a question, absorb the answers, and maybe ask more. I don't always get back to thank you for all of the help.

I am about to make a few posts on different topics and thought I would say thanks in advance.

Regards

Ben L. Umberger

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Last post by Ben Umberger
Sat Jul 06, 2024 3:49 pm
26-27 Engine Color

Last post by TFan « Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:45 pm
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by ModelTWoods » Wed Jul 03, 2024 12:31 am

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I have seen a post previously that listed every 26-27 exposed engine part by its paint color, but my Google search didn't turn it up. Was the Bendix cover painted gray green or black? Was the hogshead gray green or black? Was the crankcase (oil pan) gray green or black? If painted black, was it a flat black or glossier black? Someone refresh my...

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I was out in the garage this evening looking through my stash and found four, all were black under all the crud plus the one on my roadster makes five all black. Jim

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Last post by TFan
Fri Jul 05, 2024 10:45 pm
Globe Toolbox Key

Last post by Erik Johnson « Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:55 pm
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by michaelb2296 » Thu Jun 06, 2024 2:22 pm

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Looking through a post from 2010, i saw this key.
Does anyone know the yale number for it? Or be willing to go and get one made for me?

Thanks,
Michael
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I brought some runningboard toolbox Corbin locks to an antique shop and went through all of their flat keys and found some that worked. Took about ten minutes to go through the keys and the ones that I ended-up purchasing were a couple bucks a piece. The bonus was I also found and purchased a coilbox key and some Ford script ignition keys.

I've...

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Last post by Erik Johnson
Fri Jul 05, 2024 6:55 pm
What’s the trick to a smooth transition between low and high gear?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Fri Jul 05, 2024 3:05 pm
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by Reno Speedster » Tue May 23, 2023 6:06 pm

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The 22 is running great and I have been driving it a bit. Most times I can go from low to high with no fuss. Sometimes I get juddering. I am throttling back a bit before the shift. What am I doing wrong? Should I be feathering the shift like you do a normal car clutch? Should I be doing it briskly?

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The timing needs to be somewhat retarded any time the engine is running in high gear at very low car speeds under load. That's true when shifting into high, or any other time. I find it convenient and effective to start the car moving in Low with the timing retarded about half way, more or less. At 7 to 10 MPH in low, I throttle back briefly as I...

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Fri Jul 05, 2024 3:05 pm
26-27 top installation help!

Last post by John Codman « Fri Jul 05, 2024 1:34 pm
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by fordt » Thu Jul 04, 2024 12:03 pm

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Just finishing up the top installation and was wondering if anyone had a picture of how the hide em welt finishes up with the top right at the cab bucket armrest? I know it terminates with a buckle tip. Here’s a couple pictures of where my installation sits leading up to that spot before final fastening, trimming and hide em welt. I’ve tapped and...

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Mine is a touring car, the method of top attachment appears to be pretty much the same, but you probably should use a roadster pickup as your model.

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Last post by John Codman
Fri Jul 05, 2024 1:34 pm
Which band adjustment via outside Hogshead RHD?

Last post by Kerry « Fri Jul 05, 2024 2:28 am
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by Rata Road » Thu Jul 04, 2024 4:42 pm

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I'm remotely helping a newbie with his TT, It had no Cab so he has made that, made a nice deck and he's got it running but no reverse or low gear band contact.
My cars are rugged up for the winter and I dont want to dig one out, I know the band adjuster locations are different on the right hand drive Hogshead.
Which ones are on the outside...

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And to debunk the myth that the removable ears can come off the band if fitted backwards from the rotation direction of the drums, RHD have the band fitted with the removable ears on the right side.

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Last post by Kerry
Fri Jul 05, 2024 2:28 am
Unusual Ford Script Key

Last post by bryan831daniel « Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:51 pm
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by bryan831daniel » Wed Jul 03, 2024 7:28 am

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Was wondering if anyone can help me ID this Ford Script key? Thank you. ~Bryan

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What a clever thought Allan. I think you’re on to something!

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Last post by bryan831daniel
Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:51 pm
How would you paint fenders off vehicle?

Last post by Allan « Thu Jul 04, 2024 7:56 pm
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by signsup » Wed Jul 03, 2024 12:51 pm

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Got some new to me front fenders for the WWI ambulance which will get scuffed up and painted OD lusterless gree top and bottom. Paint with air compressor spray gun. I usually like to hang parts and spray both sides at once, but am leery of getting runs on top side of fender if I hang it by running board holes or frame flap holes. I'm thinking...

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Rich, I'd change your old timers comment just a little. It's how much you do after painting that brings results. If the prep and technique is right, there is very little to be done to a good paint job.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Thu Jul 04, 2024 7:56 pm
Frame identification

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Thu Jul 04, 2024 5:42 pm
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by NPorter56 » Mon Jul 01, 2024 11:26 pm

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Hi - I picked up this frame with a TT truck chassis last week. Was wondering if this frame is a very early t frame as it has no ears on the rear cross member (frame on the right). Other frame has the rear cross member cut off. It seems to be in good shape and still has some paint on it. Let me know what you think.
Thanks. Neil

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Dan T's last photo shows the different bracket I alluded to in my first post, which my sort-of partially real and partially not 1913 frame has. Note how it extends on the inside back or the rear cross member toward the center almost five inches. It has two rivets which can be seen from behind the frame and might fool someone thinking they could be...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Jul 04, 2024 5:42 pm
Model T activities in Illinois

Last post by frank.koonce « Thu Jul 04, 2024 5:05 pm
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by frank.koonce » Wed Jul 03, 2024 3:05 pm

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I live in Arizona and am an active member of three clubs in the Phoenix area. However, I have family in Illinois in the Bradley, Bourbonnais, and Kankakee areas south of Chicago. I'm interested to know if there are local clubs nearby and/or Model T and Model A enthusiasts to contact. My wife and I may be spending more time here in the future and...

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Thank you.

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Last post by frank.koonce
Thu Jul 04, 2024 5:05 pm
Michigan still uses a Model T in an official government business

Last post by DHort « Thu Jul 04, 2024 1:57 pm
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by Tparts » Thu Jul 04, 2024 8:00 am

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Last post by DHort
Thu Jul 04, 2024 1:57 pm
Does anyone recall someone named Dewey Stanford that was involved with T's in the 80's?

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:30 am
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by Mark Gregush » Wed Jul 03, 2024 2:41 pm

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There is a 26/27 T listed on Facebook that the seller says it was once owned by someone named Dewey Stanford that was well regarded in the T world back around the 80's. Does that name ring a bell?

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Thank you Mark. Would have been before me getting as involved with any club activities or knowing people that were actually restoring any antique cars outside of just some old farts that stuff sitting around. :) (Those old farts started my learning process. :) )

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Jul 04, 2024 9:30 am
Continuity to ground on starter post.

Last post by Jeff5015 « Wed Jul 03, 2024 6:07 pm
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by Jeff5015 » Sun Jun 30, 2024 3:48 pm

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I'm not an electrical guy, so I don't want to hook up the battery until I'm sure...
Is there supposed to be continuity to ground on this starter post?

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Unfortunately, I have not worked on it since Sunday... I still have a full-time job.
I will be working on it in the morning.

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Last post by Jeff5015
Wed Jul 03, 2024 6:07 pm
Pull a Part at Hershey????

Last post by signsup « Wed Jul 03, 2024 4:22 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Tue Jul 02, 2024 4:52 pm

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Thinking about parting out a 11 Touring/Runabout I have and doing it at Hershey. I know Hagerty built a truck there a few years ago. I maybe going the other way. Any interest?

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Dan, what happens if you take it to Hershey, only a few parts sell and you have to lug what is left back home and still have to part out what is left. And, if you part it out, you control the disassembly. If Bubba pulls his own part, he cares less about the condition of what is left.
It's a no win. But I hear you on trying to sell a project...

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Last post by signsup
Wed Jul 03, 2024 4:22 pm
26-27 fuel valve

Last post by Norman Kling « Wed Jul 03, 2024 3:59 pm
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by GG Gregory » Tue Jul 02, 2024 7:55 pm

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The fuel valve on my 27 Roadster has gotten impossible to turn off or on. Before I installed it about 4 years ago I lapped the brass valve with lapping compound and it’s worked great, easily turned and no leaks. Well I still have no leaks but it’s very stiff. Will it need to be lapped every so often to keep it operating?

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Only the California prescribed formula gas is available here. There is Summer blend and winter blend.
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Wed Jul 03, 2024 3:59 pm
Latest adventure film

Last post by CatGuy « Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:16 am
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by t-time » Wed Jul 03, 2024 10:30 am

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Recent trip on the fire trails in the Sierras. Enjoy.

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Looks like fun! There's some abandoned roads near me like that that I'll have to try out someday. I subscribed! :)

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Last post by CatGuy
Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:16 am
Yeah, I Broke aDrum

Last post by Allan « Wed Jul 03, 2024 8:57 am
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by AndyClary » Mon Jul 01, 2024 8:08 pm

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Yes, I knew better. A got a late hogshead that had letter pedals installed. I was told it was rebuilt and o ringed. I should have been more thorough when I found it wasn’t o ringed but I was in a hurry to get my car assembled. The low speed notch and support were well worn and I over tightened the Kevlar band trying to get a good pedal. Now I’ll...

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Thank you John. I concur with your input all the way. The initial adjustment procedure, step at a time, and again as needed will see kevlar bands providing wonderful service. I put almost 20 000 km on my chocolate van with absolutely no problems. I did change them out at that distance when I had the trans cover off for another reason, but they...

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Last post by Allan
Wed Jul 03, 2024 8:57 am
manifold bolt length

Last post by Kerry « Wed Jul 03, 2024 2:07 am
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by NY John T » Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:14 pm

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Hi all,
Can someone tell me what is the correct length of the bolts that secure the intake and exhaust manifolds to the engine block? Thanks,
John

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Canadian/overseas parts book call it 3066D clamp bolt 1927.

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Last post by Kerry
Wed Jul 03, 2024 2:07 am
brake cam pin removal

Last post by KBurket « Wed Jul 03, 2024 12:04 am
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by NY John T » Tue Jul 02, 2024 7:09 pm

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Hi all,
Does anybody know the best way to remove the peened over pin that holds the brake cam on? I've tried drilling, hammering, heat, and using my 20 ton press to no avail.
What's the secret???
Thanks,
John

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One pin so your working with a large drum rear axle brake cam?
I cut the peened head with a sharp cutting chisel, then drill with an undersized bit, then support edge of cam arm on an anvil and punch it out. Bigger hammer if needed.
Example photos from recent effort on a small drum cam (two pins).
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It’s much...

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Last post by KBurket
Wed Jul 03, 2024 12:04 am
New to me 1912 Torpedo

Last post by bowerss2 « Tue Jul 02, 2024 7:46 pm
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by bowerss2 » Mon Jul 01, 2024 9:41 am

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Hey all,

I just bought my third T. And the first one that wasn't a serious project. I've always wanted a brass era car and saw this torpedo come up and just couldn't pass on it. Its amazing how these things tend to multiply when left alone in the pole barn. Or that's my story to my wife. The seller didn't have a history on it, but it seems well...

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From what I can see, that car is a beauty. Someone in the past put a lot of effort into it. A 1912 Torpedo is my dream T. Congrats!

Absolutely, after rebuilding two of them I can appreciate all the work someone did to get this car as nice as it is. Engine runs amazing, zero play in the steering and the chassis is set up perfect. I'd buy that...

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Last post by bowerss2
Tue Jul 02, 2024 7:46 pm
MTFCA question

Last post by Moxie26 « Tue Jul 02, 2024 4:59 pm
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by Will » Tue Jul 02, 2024 3:57 pm

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I joined the MTFCA yesterday, How long does it take to get a member number?

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Will..... Call main office at 1-765-373-3106 for your answer .

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Last post by Moxie26
Tue Jul 02, 2024 4:59 pm
1912 coil box

Last post by ThreePedalTapDancer « Tue Jul 02, 2024 4:43 pm
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by Colin Mavins » Mon Jul 01, 2024 3:51 pm

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I just bought the coil box for the 1912 from market place which was brought to light in the classified ads When I looked it up it was marked 250 dollars so I snapped it up it is missing the nuts that hold the coils in, can anyone post a picture of what they look like. Thanks Colin

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The red wire is to bypass the coils because a master vibrator was hooked up instead. The contacts on each of the four coils were bypassed, and a single contact in the master vibrator takes over the function of the four coils.

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Last post by ThreePedalTapDancer
Tue Jul 02, 2024 4:43 pm
Cannot Cotter Pin Front Pan U Bolts

Last post by George House « Tue Jul 02, 2024 1:54 pm
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by George House » Mon Jul 01, 2024 1:36 pm

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Last week I requested advice on how to ensure the square head spring leaf bolt (had to replace it) entered into the square front crossmember hole. I finally attached masking tape to the front spring (before installing) and front crossmember. Then drew a vertical line with a black marker onto the tapes to match location of crossmember hole and...

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Yes, it could very well be nut height. Each of the hex sides of mine appear to be square but those in your picture appear rectangular and shorter. I’ll go look in my castellated nut bin. Thanks again

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Last post by George House
Tue Jul 02, 2024 1:54 pm
Undercoat fenders?

Last post by TRDxB2 « Tue Jul 02, 2024 1:30 pm
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by signsup » Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:16 am

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Since I'm working on my new to me front fenders, I noticed fenders tampa.JPG the PO had used the same black paint on the top and bottom of the fenders, but the top surface was extremely high gloss while the bottom on the fenders was flat and pitted. Presume clear coat on the exterior. But, I'm scuffing everything up and doing some minor body work...

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Genuine Ziebart Rust Protection and Undercoating is asphalt-based - ensures that the underside and all upper body panels of your vehicle remain rust-free. It's inspected and renewed once a year
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Many possible materials used for undercoating

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Last post by TRDxB2
Tue Jul 02, 2024 1:30 pm
delete delete

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Tue Jul 02, 2024 9:30 am
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by skyhunter » Wed Jun 19, 2024 6:46 pm

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at least 10 characters.

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But you Can delete your posting… Go to your initial post. In the upper right corner see 3 boxes. Select the one on the left with a ‘pencil’ depicted. Click on it then see on the bottom left corner where there’s a box followed by the question ‘Delete post?’ Click on that box and, walla, your post is gone.

Tain't necessarily so McGee...

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jul 02, 2024 9:30 am
Canadian Model T production film

Last post by Luxford « Tue Jul 02, 2024 1:29 am
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by Tparts » Sat Jun 22, 2024 12:23 am

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Notice the very light duty wire wheels in the photo. I have had these before (non demountable) and thought they were for a cycle car. They are straight edge rims without a rolled edge.

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For the record in case someone in the future looks up Hayes wheels, here are some photo's of the 21 and 23 wheels, they are obviously demountable and I have three versions.
The front outer edge of the felloe can be folded outwards, straight, or folded inwards.
were there any non demountable Hayes wheels? unlikely they were Hayes, as their entry...

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Last post by Luxford
Tue Jul 02, 2024 1:29 am
Mercury Progress Part II

Last post by AndyClary « Mon Jul 01, 2024 10:02 pm
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by AndyClary » Mon Jun 24, 2024 7:20 pm

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Started tearing it down for autopsy. At least I remember where everything went

Andy

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Started another thread on my transmission autopsy. Short answer, worn out stuff I should have addressed.

Andy

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Last post by AndyClary
Mon Jul 01, 2024 10:02 pm
Vacuum Wiper

Last post by GG Gregory « Mon Jul 01, 2024 9:42 pm
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by GG Gregory » Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:43 pm

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I have a Ford Dealer option vacuum wiper from 1926/27 that I’d like to get rebuilt. I made contact with Ficken Wiper Repair but they don’t rebuild pot metal wipers. Is there anyone else who offers the service?

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Thanks Dan. I’ll contact him. Wish I had those back issues on the wiper.

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Last post by GG Gregory
Mon Jul 01, 2024 9:42 pm
dead magneto

Last post by Dan Haynes « Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:49 pm
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by Jugster » Fri Jun 14, 2024 11:19 am

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My magneto won't keep the engine running except at high RPM's, so running on magneto is no longer practical. Looks like I need to recharge the magnets. I suppose I'll get to that eventually, but not now as it requires three 12-volt batteries, the cables to connect them in series, etc. (I mean who the heck keeps three fully-charged 12-volt...

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Further to Steve's thoughts, I use a small pair of Vise-Grips to grip the nut on the top of the magneto post and connect the jumper cable to the pliers, so I don't accidentally arc on the tiny threads of the contact post. Then strike the ground to the hogshead.

NO,NO,NO. Remove the mag post connector. Contact the mag lead button directly. (An...

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Last post by Dan Haynes
Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:49 pm
Just a thank you

Last post by Colin Mavins « Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:37 pm

by Colin Mavins » Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:37 pm

Just a thank you to junk poor D Brown of Iowa for posting that box in the ads I would not have found it here in Canada . Thank You very much Cheers Colin

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Last post by Colin Mavins
Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:37 pm
Front Spring Installation

Last post by CatGuy « Mon Jul 01, 2024 11:06 am
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by CatGuy » Sun Jun 30, 2024 11:43 am

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I was going to add a license plate bracket to the front the other day and when I looked I saw this. A lock washer, a washer and no cotter key. That’s not right, is it? Do I need to reinstall any washers? Just the bracket, nuts and cotter key?

It won’t let me add a picture….

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OK, Thanks! I'd better check everything over........

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Last post by CatGuy
Mon Jul 01, 2024 11:06 am
Fit for a queen.

Last post by Atomic Amish « Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:06 am
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by Dollisdad » Thu Jun 27, 2024 6:39 pm

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I'm actually surprised by how many of the buildings in the old picture are still standing in Mt. Morris, MI. We know it as the location of Crossroads Village, a kind of Greenfield Village type attraction on a smaller scale. Crossroads does an excellent holiday train, their locomotives are former D&RG narrow gauge steamers. When I was a kid, they...

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Last post by Atomic Amish
Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:06 am
Carlton Pate III passing

Last post by Rob « Mon Jul 01, 2024 5:32 am
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by Rob » Fri Jun 28, 2024 3:35 am

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From the Early Ford Registry forum:

I’m saddened to report that longtime early Ford enthusiast, collector and author Carl Pate passed this last weekend. Many of us knew Carl well. He and Anne attended many tours, and their cars included models A, F and 1909 T. Carl was a past EFR and HCCA president, as well as accomplished early Ford author and...

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More info and Carl’s service:

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Last post by Rob
Mon Jul 01, 2024 5:32 am
Straighten a warped Heinze coil box switch.

Last post by Allan « Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:37 am
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by KimDobbins » Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:26 pm

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I’ve don’t this a few times with no fails so far. The chunk of round brass has been machined to the shape of the cover and weighs about 3.3 lbs. I leave it in the oven for about 3 hours at 300 degrees. So far none have cracked and all have come out straight. I turn off the oven and let it cool slowly.

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Great idea Kim. It sure beats loading it up on some washers with a weight on top and waiting 110 years.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Mon Jul 01, 2024 4:37 am
1910 Steering Column

Last post by RGould1910 « Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:06 pm
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by Rod » Sun Jun 30, 2024 6:36 pm

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I want to share how I finally rebuilt my 1910 steering column. I thought about this for over a year and finally came up with a solution that worked. I started by purchasing a two piece steering gear from a 1911. My 1910 steering gear was damaged beyond repair. I also purchased a new brass quadrant, but it wasn't the same as the original, so I...

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I did much the same on my 1912 many years ago. The key to a solid connection was your bucking bar. Im assuning you also beveled the rivet holes inside the gear case. Steering columns can be a challenge.

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Last post by RGould1910
Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:06 pm
Brass-Era Roadster Tail Light Bracket

Last post by Dan Hatch « Sun Jun 30, 2024 3:21 pm
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by Rodger Erickson » Fri Jun 28, 2024 7:27 pm

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Hello,
The parts houses (Lang's, et. al) sell a T1613 bracket that I believe is correct for a 1911-12 touring (pictured.) The back has a little bit of a slope to match the contour of the body. Now I've also run across a few where the back is straight up and down, which I believe were used on roadsters up until 1913 or 1914. The sloped brackets are...

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Here is one that came with a 13 Touring I parted out a few years ago. I thought Touring were long and Roadster were short.
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Last post by Dan Hatch
Sun Jun 30, 2024 3:21 pm
Herm’s way for bands

Last post by speedytinc « Sun Jun 30, 2024 3:01 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Sun Jun 30, 2024 6:25 am

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Anyone use Herm’s way of doing bands. I have wanted to and with my busted drums thinking I will.
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The last set of bands I did were for a friend & I hate to try new to me things on others cars. I considered doing it on my low dollar spare engine
but I put Scandinavian lining in it & have not seen were others have used this method with Scandinavian lining. I assume it is the same? Can
anyone confirm that.
Craig.

Yes, same procedure.
With...

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Last post by speedytinc
Sun Jun 30, 2024 3:01 pm
Hand Brake Spring attachment???

Last post by DHort « Sun Jun 30, 2024 2:44 pm
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by DHort » Sat Jun 29, 2024 5:33 pm

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I got this spring. I thought I had a picture of where it goes, but I cannot find it.
I am not sure how it attaches to the brake. There is a hook hanging down from
the hand brake lever. Either the circle goes in the hook or the hook goes through
the other hook. But then where does the circle go?

I currently have a temporary...

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Excellent photo. Thank you all for all the help.

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Last post by DHort
Sun Jun 30, 2024 2:44 pm
Transmission Band Lining

Last post by Moxie26 « Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:47 pm
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by Moxie26 » Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:48 am

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Came across this picture of questionable material used for band lining...... Woven textile, kevlar, wood, modern auto trans molded ???????

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Previous owner did not know about the locked position of band's adjustment

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Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:47 pm
The boys buy a Model A Ford.... an update on their Model T

Last post by JTT3 « Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:35 pm
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by Moxie26 » Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:02 am

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They said they had a $20,000 check to buy a Model A Ford....... And a Model T ride...

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Can’t tell you how much fun & emotional swings when watching the video of a 93 year young man creating new memories & sharing experiences from his youth.
Very heart warming.

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Sun Jun 30, 2024 1:35 pm
when were wipers standard?

Last post by Original Smith « Sun Jun 30, 2024 12:59 pm
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by NY John T » Fri Jun 28, 2024 8:12 am

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Hi all,
My 25 touring has three holes drilled in the top of the windshield frame. None of them looks like anything was ever bolted through them. Were they there for a windshield wiper and or mirror? When were windshield wipers introduced, and/or standardized? My car has a mirror drilled through the glass. How common was that?
Thanks,
John...

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I don't believe any of those items were ever standard. The drilling of the holes in the windshield upper frame were there whether you wanted those items or not.

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Last post by Original Smith
Sun Jun 30, 2024 12:59 pm
Video: Interesting interview with Ford CEO Jim Farley

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by John E. Guitar » Sun Jun 30, 2024 5:21 am

The Model T gets a mention so it's not OT.

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Sun Jun 30, 2024 5:21 am
MTFCI 2024 Tour

Last post by Racer_22 « Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:21 pm
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by bryan831daniel » Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:52 pm

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Friends - This will be my first time attending a tour, and was wondering what the terrain is like around Cadillac, MI (e.g. many big or rolling hills; or, fairly flat)? Thank you. ~Bryan

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Ill be there on Saturday, to bad no trailer swapmeet. Ive had requests for parts so I will have these items with me, some new round and oval gas tanks, high compression heads, high volume oil line kits, and my new 280 cams.

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Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:21 pm
Making 4 screw brass top coils 6 screw coils

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Jun 29, 2024 9:57 pm
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by schwabd1 » Sat Jun 29, 2024 1:57 pm

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Just picked up a 4 screw brass top coil for a spare on my ‘14. If I drill 2 more holes in the brass top do I now have a 6 screw brass top coil? In other words, other than the 2 extra screws, is there a difference between the 2 coils?

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It takes a little bit of finagling, some slight of hand, but it isn't difficult to use common later coil internal parts. It has been several years since I have done it, so I don't recall all the details. Later coil centers are shorter than the brass tops, and usually will not exchange or slide easily. As I recall, on a couple I did, I used the...

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Sat Jun 29, 2024 9:57 pm
What is the best trick to installing wire wheel hubs?

Last post by tmagill « Sat Jun 29, 2024 8:31 pm
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by DHort » Thu Jun 27, 2024 1:15 pm

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With wood wheels the tire is on and holds the hub in place so you can make the nut nice and tight.

With wire wheels you install the hub and tighten the nut before you install the tires, which help provide friction. If you
try to tighten the nut the hub just turns or the hub on the other side turns.

The method I was taught is to put a long crow...

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Thanks Dan and Dave, we just got a harbor freight not too long ago so I will go and check out what they have, I have always just put a nut on the axle flush and wacked it with a BFH, I know thats bad but its worked so far, thats the way my great grandfather taught me! he could tune a coil by ear.

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Sat Jun 29, 2024 8:31 pm
2024 Montana 500 in Roundup MT

Last post by SurfCityGene « Sat Jun 29, 2024 1:53 pm
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by KirkieP » Sun Jun 16, 2024 11:43 pm

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Attached are the starting positions
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Eddie, With some side curtains and a tonneau cover for the bed, which might be allowed, maybe you'd top that 55 MPH average !?!?

Congrats on a great run.

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Sat Jun 29, 2024 1:53 pm
Forrest and Gerry O'Keane Passing

Last post by rondupree « Sat Jun 29, 2024 12:49 pm
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by rondupree » Fri Jun 28, 2024 9:12 am

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I just recently found out that we have lost two long time midwest Model T friends.

Gerry passed on April 21 of this year

Forrest joined her soon after on May 22 of this year.

We enjoyed seeing Forrest at a number of Illinois/Missouri/Iowa auctions and were on a number of tours with Forrest and Gerry.

We will miss you guys.

Ron and Linda...

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Looks like I forgot to include a link to Forrest's obituary.

Ron Dupree

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Sat Jun 29, 2024 12:49 pm
Shop class

Last post by jab35 « Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:19 am
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by Dollisdad » Tue Jun 25, 2024 10:28 pm

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Thanks, Jim P, I had looked carefully at that pic, curious about the Wisconsin connection. Thanks for figuring that out and sharing.

I'm sure Steve Jelf knew/knows all those WTMJ Personalities well, can't wait to hear his report

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Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:19 am
26-27 roadster top

Last post by fordt « Fri Jun 28, 2024 10:22 pm
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by fordt » Fri Jun 28, 2024 2:48 pm

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Quick question: Should the top padding inside the cover over the irons extend all the way OVER the back top iron or just up to it? Seems like running it over the bow would make a couple lumpy spots that would make putting the welt over that seam even more difficult and less flat over that bow. And I may be answering my own question!

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Thank you!

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Fri Jun 28, 2024 10:22 pm
I Just Replaced Front Spring Bolt…

Last post by Allan « Fri Jun 28, 2024 8:23 pm
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by George House » Fri Jun 28, 2024 9:38 am

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Howdy Forum Friends,…when I was laying under the axle greasing the APCO cap over the pitman ball I saw, to my chagrin, the absence of square nut below the main spring leaf 😳 I replaced the broken bolt with a substitute purchased from a prominent T parts supplier. With all the 7 or 8 spring leaf stresses on this 5/16” bolt,… why is it only Grade 5...

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Norm has nailed it. Once the spring is fitted in the frame the bolt does nothing but stop the leaves migrating. Any bolt will do that. The T bolts have a square head to match the square hole in the frame cross member, to make the location more positive.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Fri Jun 28, 2024 8:23 pm
California or Bust

Last post by Norman Kling « Fri Jun 28, 2024 8:21 pm
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by South Park Zephyr » Thu Jun 13, 2024 7:55 am

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On the road again for a grand adventure.
Sam Atkinson and I left St. Louis this morning at 5:30 am for a 4000 mile round trip with my roadster.
Our first stop is Sullivan, MO for breakfast at Cracker Barrel
Wish us luck and stay tuned for updates

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The timing of the tour was great! This week it has been much hotter in Julian and Campo and the mountains. We took along our air conditioner on the tour. It is a spray bottle of water and works quite well to spray on yourself or others as long as the wind is blowing in on you.
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Fri Jun 28, 2024 8:21 pm
26/27 Front Fender Hardware Assembly Question

Last post by Allan « Fri Jun 28, 2024 8:06 pm
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by signsup » Fri Jun 28, 2024 11:04 am

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I've read the old post about the order of the radiator, shell, front plate, fender, etc order of assembly, but my question is once I have all the pieces in place and all the fender hardware snug, but not tight, is there a logical tightening order to keep everything in alighnment?
It seems I will have hardware at the brace to angled bracket at the...

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The springs on the radiator mount studs allow the frame to twist without it causing the radiator cross bar to wrack and damage the radiator. The nuts are not mean to be snugged up.

Instead, screw the stud with its spring in place into the bottom plate and fit the split pin. Then wind the stud back out until it locks the split pin in place. This...

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Last post by Allan
Fri Jun 28, 2024 8:06 pm
Ford News

Last post by Luxford « Fri Jun 28, 2024 7:44 pm
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by ModelT46 » Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:35 pm

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The Ford News was established in 1920 by the Ford Co. for various employees. It was published twice a month. They are full of Ford news f interest by employees. I have a run of them, perhaps 100- or more total. Some duplicates. I do not remember where I found them, most likely a Ford dealer. Before me I have several from 1923,24,and 25. I will...

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I have a collection of them from 1921 to 1927 about 70 in all.
For some reason none for 1925!!!
I use them for articles to club magazines I write articles for.

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Fri Jun 28, 2024 7:44 pm
Use a fuse ?????

Last post by DanTreace « Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:13 pm
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by Moxie26 » Mon Jun 24, 2024 8:27 am

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Fri Jun 28, 2024 6:13 pm
Suddenly lost magneto ignition?

Last post by RadRacer203 « Fri Jun 28, 2024 5:47 pm
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by RadRacer203 » Thu Jun 27, 2024 5:40 pm

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Drove my T to work today, and all was good on the way down, all good on the way back until I got to 5 miles from my house. The car sputtered once or twice and stopped. Pulled over, checked it out, and it started right back up on battery ignition. When I turn the switch to the mag it just dies, and even jiggling it, it doesn't change. I know the...

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Looks like my issue was a nearly shorted wire from the mag to the ignition switch, and the magnets needed to be recharged. Ran a new wire up to the junction block, and zapped the magneto to recharge, and it runs good again

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Fri Jun 28, 2024 5:47 pm
What Transmission?

Last post by YellowTRacer « Fri Jun 28, 2024 5:02 pm
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by Petrah Phyre » Thu Jun 27, 2024 7:32 pm

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Auxiliary transmission included in a Model T for sale near me. What is it and worth?

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Chicago, good aftermarket transmissions. Value, complete with shortened driveshaft etc......If you want to buy one, $5 to $700.00. If you want to sell one $3 to $500.00.

Ed aka #4

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Last post by YellowTRacer
Fri Jun 28, 2024 5:02 pm
What size deck hole???

Last post by michaelb2296 « Fri Jun 28, 2024 4:01 pm
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by michaelb2296 » Fri Jun 28, 2024 9:48 am

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In my zeal to replace the rotten steel on my 1912 torpedo i forgot to measure the hole under the tank. Is it a 3.5” hole or 4” hole in the rear deck? Can someone measure theirs for me?

Also, What were the screw holes for? Im thinking someone made a blocking plate and put a truck bed on it at one point but i am not sure.

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The hole size according to others is 1-3/4'' . Thanks for your assistance...

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Fri Jun 28, 2024 4:01 pm
And now the rear end!

Last post by Bobbbenner « Fri Jun 28, 2024 4:01 pm
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by Bobbbenner » Wed Jun 12, 2024 12:03 pm

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Tom Pilz and I have done a few upgrades to my '22 touring. New glass, tires and a radiator have been added. We did a valve job to get the engine running well. I reconditioned the upholstery and top. We also changed all the bushings and tightened the front end to eliminate a death wobble. I've been driving the car all over my corner of Long Island...

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Yes, that was one of the main reasons we decided to work on the rear end. We will also be able to put on the AC brakes. I’m on the way to Tom’s compound right now to put it all together.

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Fri Jun 28, 2024 4:01 pm
What are these rims?

Last post by Original Smith « Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:57 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Thu Jun 27, 2024 9:16 pm

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I'm looking at some 30 x 3.5 rims for my Ford type wheels. Does anyone know anything about the one on the left? I've never seen one that had tabs where the hole extended into the ridge behind the tabs. Does it fit a Ford Felloe? image000001.jpg

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I think some rims were done like that so they could fit on the spare tire carrier?

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Fri Jun 28, 2024 12:57 pm

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