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So I just got a 13 tooth pinion stamped with Ruckstell, 8501 13-40 20N on the front and LC.CO. ID24 along with another number that can't be read on the back.
Would this have been used with the standard 40 tooth ring gear or other? With 40 tooth, looks to be about 3.07 to 1. How common was this combination, I don't see a lot in the Ruckstell repair...

I’m trying to readjust the Rocky Mountains on my car. I never installed them, they came when I bought the car. I’m having a hard time adjusting the gap to .020. There’s no constant gap all around. Does this look ok?

I have two tools I have been unable to identify. I believe they are Z tools; however, no visible marks to indicate that is the case. Any help would be appreciated.

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I am installing a correct steering column and magneto horn on my 1916 T. On the horn one wire goes from the magneto to the horn. The other wire goes from the horn to one terminal on the horn switch. Do I need to run a wire from the other terminal on the horn button to the steering column to complete the ground path?

I am in need of some help. I want to replace the sheet of plywood the P.O. used for the floor of a steel TT Express bed/box. I believe there are 5 steel rub strips over the seams between 7 floor boards, 2 steel side strips for between the outer 2 boards and the steel box, and 1 steel strip across the back end at the tail gate to cover the 7 board...

Has anyone successfully use a rust encapsulating paint on the inside of a engine pan to deal with surface rust? Rather than sandblasting? I hate
trying to get sand out of tight places so they don't end up in the finished engine. Tanks.
Craig.

I have a question regarding the radiator on our TT. We bought the truck in it's current state a couple of years ago, and the guy that restored it in 1978 has since passed away so I can't ask him about it, but it is fitted with an unusual radiator marked A.R.M.Co which I've been told stands for American Radiator Manufacturing Company. It has a...

thoughts and opinions which would make more horsepower, flat top pistons with a z head or domed pistons with stock head

Hi all.
I've been lurking here for a while now, reading and learning.
I inherited a '25 Touring car back in 1999 when my dad passed away. He had bought it as a retirement project, then burned out on it before he even retired, leaving it driveable, but only partially assembled. All the parts are there, I just need to figure out where they all go!...

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I came across this today. I was wondering if anyone would know how this was used and if it was a tool for a Model T service job.

Thanks

Herb

I have a 1927 Coupe that is painted Channel Green, and I came upon a very interesting 1927 Ford sales brochure that described the new paint colors for the Improved Ford. In the brochure, it describes the paint finish as a SATIN finish, which, to my knowledge, has not been described before. I'm wondering if anyone restoring a 1927 Ford has painted...

Hi,
I've seen some 25 Touring cars with nickel plated (and some chrome) radiator shells. Question: did Ford put them on or were they all black when leaving the factory. Was the nickel an upgrade, or just a personal choice? Thanks,
John

Anyone have his contact information? Thanks in advance!

Does anyone make the Viton float needle tips for the OF carbs since Stan is gone?

Any pictures of what others had done for wire wheel bolt color? I have a set of three bolt Ash Wire Wheels that are antique white with red center caps. Red, antique white to match, black...nickle plate. They will be on a 1926 speedster.

Note the pan straightening jig and other goodies in the workshop photo.

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I know this is not truly Model T, but perhaps I can get some information.
I have about 2/3 of an original one (missing the top half of the body). Looking online, I see that in the past someone has reproduced these lights. Were the parts “authentic”(would the parts interchange)?
I’m considering making a pattern and casting the piece I’m missing.

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I managed to crack the flat glass lens on one of the E&J 333 acetylene headlights on my 1912 Flanders 20. I plan to take it to my local glass shop to have a new one made. Should I ask them to make the new one out of plain flat glass like the original, or would laminated glass work? I wonder how well laminated glass would hold up to the heat (I do...

Caption says University of Iowa auto mechanics class.
No wonder it’s so neat !

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My brother, Brian, and I sadly post news that our father, Dick Fischer, passed away this week after a period of declining health. Dad really enjoyed this forum over the years. As many of you know, he was a true engineer, and nothing he liked more than talking technical. This is a great place.

We are keeping our 1912 Touring, as it's been in the...

My brain hurts from reading all the post about what engine oil is best for a Model T, I'm sure modern day oil is far superior to what was available when my car was new in 1927. I would like to know is there any oil or probable more appropriate to ask is there any additives I should avoid that could harm my engine. When I restored my 1929 John...

Hello,
Is there a measurement or does anybody have side by side photos of transmission end plates? I know the 26/27 sits down inside the drum ID and is not interchangeable with the earlier ones, but I'll be darned if I can find how to tell the difference just looking at a loose one sitting on the shelf.

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O my God. I finally got some pix to load.
A ways back, I mentioned building left side rux shifters in a discussion. Pix were requested.

Why a left side shift? To shift a rux, you have to be able to use your throttle. With a center shift, one must go thru a bunch of unsafe contortions, unless there is a...

I have a very nice 1913 Canadian block (three digit Canadian number) that has had a Model A crank installed. It also has a reground cam, adjustable and later valves and new 0.060 pistons and rings. Looking close at the connecting rods , it appears that someone welded T tops to A bottoms, The rods and crank are beautiful and the engine has run...

I am fixing to start working on a new T and while I am thinking about installing a heater in this one. I really don't mind the cold in winter but my wife would rather not freeze. I have been looking at exhaust heaters with the floor grill. They look like they would be the most effective but I wonder how you shut them off in the summer. Would you...

Does anyone go back far enough to know which company was the first to modify the VW Distributor for Model T use, and sell a kit with directions to install it?

There are at least two companies that sold them over 30 years ago!

Hi All,

I have found out that the cause of my rear axle oil leaks is engine oil leaking into the back axle and out one of the axle ends. I have followed the kind advice of several people on this forum regarding the installation of the inner neoprene seals - I have also fitted outer neoprene seals. I have been filling the U-Joint with grease on a...

What kind of grease, (if any) do you put on the speedo gears on the drive wheel. I can argue none, given the fact that grease will hold dust and turn the goo into a grinding compound, but hey, what do I know?

Oliver style

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I have searched for the answers on the site but still need some guidance. I have a 1916 Touring and have removed the body for restoration. I have forgotten the reassembly order. Do the splash shields attach below the body on top of the mounting pads? Second question what engine stand do you recommend?
Thanks,
Campbell Tellman II
Beaufort, NC

These are pictures of new spokes from a supplier. 30x3 1/2, 5/8 tenon. The largest measurement of the tenon is .030 smaller than 5/8. The bevel where the spoke sits against the hub is tapered.

Got the glass installed and had to replace the ising glass in the side curtains as they had deteriorated over time. IMG_8696.jpeg IMG_8697.jpeg IMG_8695.jpeg IMG_8693.jpeg Need a little adjusting, but after being rolled up for 30 years they need to relax and stretch a little.

Today I was sorting and consolidating my boxes of T parts, and found this apparent body bracket. It either came with the 1915 or 1911 projects that I restored. There is no part number on it and is about 9 long. I was wondering if anyone can help identify what it is?

Thanks,

Neal

Can anyone tell me about, or give a link about repairing (temporarily) wood spoke wheels with something called Quick Poly? Thanks.

I'm trying to solve some electrical problems on a car that has a 12 volt Texas T alternator. I don't pretend to know much about electricity so I need some help. At anything above an idle the ammeter is pegged at 20 amps. Someone told me that because I am using an original 6 volt ammeter with a 12 volt system the reading is double--a 20 amp reading...

For the guys running a Rajo ohv… or any OHV, do you need to run a water pump? I know in original articles in model t in speed and sport it was a common addition, but it seems the consensus now is a water pump is not needed if the rad is in good working order.

I have a 26 with a bb, hot cam, model a crank and had to remove the water pump and...

I have developed a benchtop tester which fully simulates the performance of the timer / coil ignition system, including operation on magneto voltage on the Model T. The system can measure the performance of any timer running on battery or magneto at any desired rpm. In addition, the system can drive a set of four coils and the behavior of each...

The local VFW regained possession of a T that was original to the little town. One thing that sticks out is the hole in the cowl . Sure looks to be a factory looking hole. Anyone know what it is? Thank you IMG_8131.jpg

Working on this former depot hack project that was represented as 26/27 and has those years engine in it. But reading thread on gas filter reminded me that a car of that period would have the tank in the cowl. But this frame has the two holes on one side and one hole on the other for the round tank under the drivers seat.
Do I have a different...

The upper brass cap on my 1915 sidelamps seems to be brass plated. I notice on the vendor sites they say highly polished brass for replacements. But they mention solid brass on a couple of the other models for what looks like earlier cars.

The brand is Edmunds & Jones Model 8. Does anyone have experience and knowledge of this item?

Thanks.

This may have been discuses before but I can't find it.
Getting ready to install Rocky Mountain Brakes on my 27 Touring but first I need to put on new linings, is there a certain procedure I should follow to do this, to me it looks like I just start at one end and finish on the other, centering the lining on the band.

Your help is greatly...

I ordered a gas filter from one of the suppliers
And by my surprise they are back ordered. Does anyone know of a filter that is a replacement. I really don’t want to cut up the fuel line and install a inline filter.

I see where you can install a Ruxtell shift lever behind the existing lever in a Model T. I wonder if such an installation gets in the way or is difficult to use? I'm a big guy with size 14 feet so there is no room to spare in the driver's area. At this point I don't really need a Ruxtell, just gathering info.

I ask about this and it is really to heavy to try to ship but i think it is a good deal.

This was a neat video. 2 guys in a 1915 driving around learning and driving at the same time.

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I'm guessing these should not be used? There are two different wheels here.

Anyone here going to go I am.

who knows how to take the brass top off of a 1915 sidelamp?

After reading about Noel Bullock and others climbing Pike's Peak, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try it in my Speedster when the 1990 VMCCA in Colorado Springs came along. It was raining but half of the 300 plus cars on tour lined up to make the climb. Joy and the kids opted to stay in the motel for that day. We had to wait for snowplows to...

 
Just back from the foundry, HCCT (Hand Crank Coil Tester) Spark Rings.
This piece is many times missing or broken.
These are cast from brass-bronze.
They still need to be machined before they are ready.
Let me know if you are interested.

 
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Ive been given the name of Scott Henningsen in Salinas to make and install a top for my 12 roadster. Does anyone have any experience with him?
He'll need to shave the bows to fit the sockets and install a rear roll up panel with Murphy style fasteners. Looking for a near show quality top.

Here is the service bulletin page describing how to check the fuel level in the Holley G carburetor. Somewhere I have seen measurements for the gauge. If that was in a service bulletin I missed it. Where did I see that?

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Picking up a '27 Touring in a few weeks, planning on taking the wire wheels and Ruckstell for my '26 coupe, then making it run and pass it along to someone else. I'm just curious if anyone can identify the wire wheels from a couple pictures, just want to make sure they aren't A wheels or something....

1921, the novel variety and ingenuity of early tire makers was simply wonderful ! Maybe tires are better nowadays, but they’re sure boring by comparison. IMG_0995.jpeg

Does anybody have instructions to this tester. I would like a copy.

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I've read about removing modern maker marks and cutting down the heads and threads to duplicate vintage carriage bolts, but I haven't found anything on the color of them. Presuming it matter where on the T they are installed, but didn't know if they were painted along with the part they are attached to, like gloss black on the body or if they were...

How good are the new u joints offerd by the parts suppliers?

Are there any instructions or guidance on rebuilding a Holley G carb? Where the passages go etc. Loads of stuff on the NH, but all I can find on the G is taking the carb half way apart, cleaning up the parts a little and putting it back together.

I am rebuilding my coil box and purchased a security strap. How do I secure it to the box? There is not a hole in the firewall for it to extend through.
Based on the diagrams it shows a screw or something like that attaching to the end. That did not come with the strap.
Thanks,
Ernie

Installing tubes and flaps and new tires on demountable rims. I have a three leg universal rim spreader that does not connect to the square bolt hole lugs on the rim, but overhangs the outside lip of the rim while spreading and retracting, which causes a little distortion in the rim while doing so. But my issues is I get the valve stem straight up...

Morning from snowy Vermont, I need to repair a broken piece of bakelite from the bottom of my coil box switch base. I am wonder what would be the best adhesive would be to use.
Thanks
Fitz

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Mine are all later than the brass models, so I can't speak for them, but I just open one side of the hood and lay it back. usually the side with the carburetor. But you could do either side. If you want to show both sides, at the same time, you could remove the hood.
Norm

Finally, got it running. All electrical issues worked out and it starts almost immediately. I had it idling for about 15-20 minutes to bring it up to temp. Other than a few small oil leaks, I'm chuffed. Timing lever was about 6 clicks out, throttle was all the way up at it's shower speed.

Please let me know what you feel I need to do based on the...

I have a 24 roadster can be seen here I gathered up all the brackets and parts for the most part. I intend to fab a new wood structure to hold it all together does anyone happen to know the size of the main sub rails mainly height and with

Here’s a photo of a T with a aftermarket radiator or is it just the shell.

I was talking to a fellow today who has an old Jumbo Giant Transmission that he might sell. I searched the forum for some information and found a lot out but I wanted to see how you can identify the different models. He said that he had no idea if it was a 333 or 666. Is it stamped somewhere so I can tell him where to look? Does anyone have any...

Got wooden wheels off and sanded up and ready for paint. While test fitting on rear backing plates, one side fits great and spins very easily and hand operation of the brake cam stops the wheel. The other side is very tight to go on and takes significant force to rotate the wheel in either direction. I have switched the wheels and no difference,...

Before I pull the trigger on a new set of Blockley clincher tires and tubes has anybody have any experience with them? Thank you.

Does anyone have a John Regan brake switch they don’t need and may want to sell? My switch has gone south ( hogs head mounted style) and the Regan ones are not available at this time. PM me if you have one!
Thanks
Tom

What is the difference in capacitors with the same rating? On the computer I put in .47 400V capacitors and came up with several capacitors with this rating and varied prices from .75 cents to $8.
I am not an electronics person so plain language works best.
I do remember being automotive college 60 years ago and having some one charge up a...

What does the S&R mean after the Ford script?

On its cover, this may seem like a stupid question, but here goes anyway. I put a new jackrabbit clutch in my 26 a couple years ago. I started having problems with the car wanting to creep when I come to a stoplight or stop sign. It actually pulled the engine down slightly. Upon further inspection, I found that the clutch was significantly out of...

Hi All,

Another question if I may, I had the back axle apart last winter (2022/23) as I wanted to check the thrust washers had been replaced with bronze ones, which they had, there didn't appear very much side to side movement of the back wheels/half shafts/diff assembly at that time but today I checked and there does seem to be some, I wondered...

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Is anyone on here going ? March 15-20. Should be some nice cars there. Dan

Here’s a job I don’t much like doing but has to happen sometimes. I don’t have time on this job to wait a week for a new manifold so I had to straighten this one. It was worth doing because it is in pretty good shape other than the warp. It was tweaked so badly I essentially had to break it in two and weld it back together straight. I use a powder...

can someone give me a diagram of the wiring for the dome light on me 4dor. I have the dome light and the switch is on the post but I don;'nt know where the wires go

Does anyone have any tips on refurbishing the old rubber black steering wheels? Mine has some cracks and is generally worn looking.

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What are the rectangle and dimpled inclusions on this intake manifold from or for?
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Hi all,
Just a quick update to let you all know that the collab video I've been working on, with Steven Park from Ontario, Canada, will be going live on YouTube on Tuesday, 26th March 2024, Australian Eastern Standard Time. Here's the video with the details...

Since Steven is the host of this video collaboration, ahead of my own edit of the...

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Woke up Saturday morning, my grandson called and wanted me to go fishing with him. I took a look at Facebook while I was getting ready and low and behold, look what popped up. I made contact with the owner and before lunch rolled around, I was on my way to St. Louis. Back home by midnight. Fish weren't biting anyway.
This truck originally...

Does anyone know of a stone guard available for tall T radiator? Did they ever use one?
With the price of a radiator these days it might be a good thing.
John
Oscoda, Michigan

Do lighter aluminum pistons significantly reduce vibration?

The driven gear for the speedometer needs replaced. The odd thing is it's a 17 tooth gear and all of the replacement ones I can find are 16 tooth. I have no idea of what it was originally on as I found a receipt from when the guy that restored my T bought the whole package at a swap meet back in 1980. I think he paid $100 for it. If I have to I'll...