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Any one know what the specs are for a T connecting rod is from centre - centre, small end to big end ?
Need to make an alignment jig for welding Chevy / T
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IMG_0206.jpeg Registration is now open for the tour of a lifetime with your own model T or similar size antique car in Hungary this coming august. Experiencing the sights of Eastern Europe from behind the wheel of your own model T. Indulge yourself in the culture, great food and guidance of local experts that the normal tours to this region of the...

I bought a Stromberg OF, I have a Holly NH, there are 3 connections the chock, the gas and the mixture

How does the stromberg hand the mixture? I do not understand how to hook it up

Any Stromberg OF users out there, Can I see your controls and how you hooked them in??

Thanks

Hello.

I own a Touring 1916. It is currently placed on supports, so wheels don't get a flat spot over winter.

When turning one rear wheel forward and backward until the other one starts rotating in other direction, how much backlash is allowed along circumference? I assume this is also some indicator for wear of gears inside differential ?...

An impressive arrangement. Though it's chained up, I question whether the model T has enough traction for those plows if the snow were very deep ? IMG_4928.jpeg

Could these be Model T parts?

I'm currently overhauling my two starters and Bendix. When assembling the first starter, I noticed that the Bendix could be moved sideways. I have to press the assemblies all the way towards the starter against the stop of the armature shaft so that the newly installed bronze bushing instead of the Babitt bearing is in full contact. Is that...

Can anyone tell me what model car these window regulators came off of? They have laid around in boxes with other parts for 30 years or more and I have no Idea what they are from. I do not see any numbers on them.

The rebuild of my ‘26 engine continues. I arrived at the cilinderhead. I bought a Z-head, because it’s far more efficient than the stock head because of the squish concept. But thats another topic. The topic here are the head bolts.

I bought a new set of long bolts for the high head, presuming these are right for the Z-head too. I cleaned the...

UPS dropped off my new-to-me log tongs today. I just need to find the right logs to lift with them, I do not think that will be a problem.

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All in all, they are in very nice shape not bent out of shape, no cracks or damage to be seen anywhere. Maybe just a clean-up and a re-paint and then back to work for them. I...

I can't get my head lights to work on my 1927 coupe. I have installed new wiring and have checked and rechecked it against the Model T Wiring Diagram. I have installed the new parts per the diagram on page 166 of Lang's 2021 catalog. I have had the switch restored.

I would appreciate any thoughts on what may be the problem.

The Summer of 2010 Joy and I had two things we planned to do. One was to have our 2 ½ year old daughter for a week and the other was to go on the MTFCA tour to Glacier National Park. As it turned out, both were during the same week. It seemed like we could do both. I made a half cushion for the rear seat of our “1909” Touring and put a child’s...

Should I use the 600 wt tar-like gear oil for an aux trans or will 140 wt be ok? Is it best to start the car in gear or can I get to high or low after it's running? Helps having a true neutral starting a cold car in cold weather, don't have to get the jack out :)

I pulled my Warford yesterday to address the oil leak. I filled it with modern gear oil to the top of the fill opening and it slowly leaked out to the countershaft level. Don't know the proper oil level but the countershaft seems pretty low. It leaked out of the cotter pin hole, what is supposed to seal that?
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I have had a lot of early spindle arms but just ran across this pair they have a sharp bend a lot more than the standard early arms, what year were these used? Bob

Greetings everyone,
on my car, on the rear axle there is a washer on each side between the axle shaft nut and the rear wheel hub. I had always assumed they belong there, however I can't find any reference to them in the service manual and I haven't found anything searching the forums.
Without them, hub and nut would be too far inboard for the...

Hi

New to this forum and writing from the UK, we have picked up this tractor conversion kit recently and wondered if anyone can assist identifying it please?

Many thanks

Went out on the First as I always try to do took pictures but none turned out, so today Hank and I tried again. We put about seven miles on the T it was a bit cool at 31* but we managed to survive. Happy New Years to everyone. Jim

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Gotta break the new pup in proper!

I am working on my '27 Tudor. On the floorboard support angling up at the front, my car has a brass colored rivet on the metal support on each side. Any Idea what this would have been used for?

Should a '25 Tudor Sedan have a speedometer like this if at all?

I’m looking to build a very simple express open top body. Anyone have any pictures or measurements they would be willing to share? Especially on how the body attaches to the frame. Thank you

Learned to put the top up solo!

I’ve only been in the hobby a couple of years, and I don’t much like driving my ‘24 Touring with the top up (not to mention it’s canvas and has the wrong window), so I’ve only put it up a few times when it was raining on tour, and experienced help was always available. I’m considering the Polar Bear tour planned as...

Another forum topic asking about sheds for Model T storage got me thinking about early solutions that were offered for the same problem. I recall an article long ago about a manufacturer of small buildings that weren't much more than large boxes that were sold as kits. They were billed as the budget-minded solution for the storage of a Ford or...

Good day all,
We are attempting to build our EFR (Early Ford Registry) forum viewership, and wish to invite everyone on our MTFCA site to visit. You may register as a guest and post comments or new threads. Anytime you have early brass T era or pre-T info, or questions, please check in over there as well as here.

I’ve noticed over the years...

I recently bought a set of roadster hood sockets to go on a barn find tourer backboard like my Henrietta.

This lift-the-dot fastener was attached to one side. The male piece is as usual but I have never seen the likes of the second piece. It certainly looks neater than the usual type. The real puzzle is how was it installed? There are the usual 4...

I'm helping a friend with his Stewart vacuum fuel pump. I cant find the right size fitting for the fuel inlet. Anything I try is either to big or to small. All the other holes are 1/8 and 3/8. But the fuel port is an odd size. Anyone know what size it is and where I can find it? Thank you.

Richard: Dan Hatch here, sent you an email. Please check your email or send me one. If you know him please tell him to check his email. Thanks Dan

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A while back I saw a post where someone had a link to the home made headlight rim removing tool (the good one), but I cannot find it now that I want to make this tool.
Could someone please guide me on this issue?
Thank you!

Until I get it running I need to push the T in and out of the garage for additional room. I noticed it's hard to push, like really hard. I jacked up 1 rear wheel to check brakes and I noticed the wheel moves easily. I can hear the driveshaft is engaged with the trans and of I move the tire, it sounds like gears turning. I know it's not in gear...

My much anticipated visit to Plano is about to happen.

I will be in Plano for the month of February and would like to meet and 'chew the fat' with any members thereabouts, or maybe join a club meeting or club run during the time I am there.
I don't mind travelling a couple of hours too.

Please send me a PM if you might be near by.

A happy new...

After having browsed eBay and this sites classified, it turned out that I could find one to a good price just 10 miles from home. So no need to import from US, shipping and customs fees and what have you.

But taking it apart for renovation, it seems I'm missing some parts and browsing the vendors catalogs I se not many kits for restoring Kingston...

Happy New Year.

As you know, it has been an ongoing subject for decades that the true colors of the Model T are, basically, a mystery. Here is a color “autochrome” photograph taken of Mark Twain in 1908 and a frame from the first color movie from 1902 by Edward Turner. Why then, are there no period photos taken of Model T’s back when they were...

Anyone have ideas how to tighten the encircled nut.
It is 5/8 across the flats and a normal -marked.jpg 5/8 end wrench is very ackward.
Ron Patterson

I am looking for dimensions for a 1913-14 ford roadster top showing how far the top bows extend above the top irons for all 3 bows and the total length, etc. I looked on the Ford website and couldn’t find anything about roadster tops. I did find the information about 1911 and 1915-17 tops. I am hoping that some of you have the information I am...

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Has anyone installed trailer brakes on a T era camp trailer??. I am looking at a trailer that uses Ford 5 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern. Same as Model A and flathead V-8 era wheels. I will be pulling it with my 27 touring. My car has 21 inch wire wheels. So my thoughts are put 21 inch Model A wheels on the trailer, so the wheels look alike. The Model A...

Now that I'm starting to get into this thing, I know I'll need parts. For certain I need a driver's window and hoses/clamps for the rad.

Which company is best for which parts?
I'd rather have good quality, service and availability over price.

I've seen these on a quick Google search:
Chaffin's
Lang's
Mac's (have their paper catalog)
Snyder's...

I don't own a Ruckstell and here a lot of people talk about hill climbing and I'm just curious, can a Ruckstell get me up a hill a normal T couldn't get up?

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Happy New Year! --at 12:34am.

My '25 came with a few boxes of parts. Some I know and some I don't do I'm hoping the forum can help.

This is a random switch.

What do these fit? Are they for a 1925 Fordor?
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Hello, I have a 1927 Model T coupe. I have been through all the part companies web sites and a complete Bendix starter drive seems to be no longer available. If this the fact, I need to change the gear myself and cannot figure out how to remove it from the shaft. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Joe

I'm sure not many of us collect these, but they are similar to the Ford Service Bulletins, same format etc. The binder is also similar to the service bulletins, but says Ford Sales Bulletin. The first issue is Saturday April 5, 1913, and the last issue is Saturday July 29, 1916. I could sure use that first issue! They aren't as interesting as the...

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I’m finally getting around to restoring my HCCT. I’ve owned it for probably 12 years now and with needing to restore a couple sets of coils this winter I figured now is the time. I thought some of you might like to see some pictures during the restoration process, plus I’m going to have questions!...

Can anyone identify this piece looks carburetor? ?? threads in both ends
might be something else I just found some nos ones,Bob

Today, my son and I drove my 1927 coupe 20 miles and used 1.75 gallons (11.3 mpg). It was 40 F. There were no steep hills. I have 150 miles on the coupe.

How do the sparks plugs look and what do you think of the mpg?

I cam across this device amongst a pile of T parts. Can anyone confirm it is actually off, its manufacturer a T and what is its purpose is. The 3 bolt holes on the drive gear end appear to line up with a T Generator housing? Just curious. Your thoughts please?

Looking for best place to get new rear axle keys for my TT truck. Or correct size thanks all

Hello everyone,
As some of you will be aware, I was missing in action for the past few years, and due to this, my website has suffered too.
It's been a difficult few years for me, going through a divorce, but fortunately it's all worked out good in the end.

One of the functions I noticed that had failed on my website was the Guestbook.
While I...

I pulled the exhaust and intake manifolds off as part of a check and clean up on my T. The front waterjacket plug looks good. It looks like there has been some trouble keeping the center plug in place. The rear one has me a bit concerned as it looks like it has been leaking through a small pinhole.
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How...

Need to clean these parts. What's the best and easiest cleaning method to use at home?
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Triple Gear Pins push out towards the magnets - Right?

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So yesterday I took the brave step and entrusted my Model T in the hands of my sister, Zoe. This is technically only the second time she's driven it, and a few reminder pointers were needed! I'm pleased to say everything went well, she did great, and I captured it all on video... enjoy! :D

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Hi All. I have what I think is a complete set of KW Road Smoother accessory shock absorbers. The rears seem to be pretty self explanatory as to how they mount and operate but I am unsure as to how the fronts are installed. Does anyone here have a set on a car they can photograph or any original sales brochures or information? These will hopefully...

Betsy, my 1924 Model T, turns 100 years old this coming January, 2024 (her engine was assembled on January 15, 1924).

Today I sent in the paperwork and $5.00 fee to the HCCA to get her 100 year plaque. I already have one on my 1912 Flanders.

Trying to help a friend find a suitable distributor for his dual spark 4 cylinder engine. I have a cap that was used on 1929 Graham, 1929 Kissel and 1928-29 Studebaker. This cap was also used on dual spark model T Fords with Rajo and Frontenc and other speed heads. Question is, what Delco distributor did they use? He can modify the cam to 4...

For you Model T racing guys there is a great article in the February 2024 Hemmings Classic Car about Charles Montier and his Model T in the 1923 Lemans. Lots of excellent pictures also.

I bought the coupe in 1954 from a farmer in North Dakota when I was a junior in high school. My dad and uncle helped get it running. I ran it off and on until I left for college. It was then stored at various locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa for the next 61 years until my grandson and I started to restore it in 2020. It was stored...

What would be a fair price for a nice 1916 complete horn switch?

Attempting to figure out metric tube sizes - 760 x 90 is 24 (30x3) - didn't locate the 23 (30 x 3.5) on the web site. What stem hardware is available ?

Not sure if this is a widely known book in the Model T world but my daughter bought it for me at a used book store. It was published in 2008 and she got it for 10.00. Not bad.

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Hi All. Last night I happened upon the movie It Happened One Night, on Turner Classics. With Clark Gable and Claudia Colbert. 1934. They hitchike and get picked up by a 1926-27 Touring. What fun to see the car (same as mine) driving all around!

A 1924 I'm working on now has an Engine Serial Number that dates it to an April 29, 1924 Made Date.

The numbers are not uniform in line or density which suggests a new engine block from the Ford Plant.

The block also has an Engine Casting Circle that suggest a 10 - 10 - 26 Casting Date.

Would that be rather late for having a casting date?

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I came across this yesterday and thought I would post it here. If you are in Wisconsin around Manitowoc or Sheboygan and are in need of a nice Model T shelf, this might be what you are looking for. Looks to be in good shape, link to the ad below.

What material was originally used to back interior cloth in a closed car?
I've read about people using all kinds of things from aluminum, modern panel board, to plastic.
The package tray was cloth on steel or wood board. But what about the sides?

Does anyone know of any better top-installation videos other than the one made by the lady at Classtique a number of years ago? It’s so bad (sorry) and hard to watch. The black fabric in a dark garage videoed with a dirty lens on the cell phone…. I’ve watched it a dozen times and read the instruction sheet way more times than that as I push my way...

Is there a video or written description of how to properly put a two man top up and down?

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I came across this device that I was not able to identify today. Can anyone here help identify what it does and if it actually Model T or perhaps Fordson Tractor?

I am new to Model T and to MTFCA, having just bought a 1926 coupe out of 30+ year storage last month. I am going through it system by system before i try to run it. Electrics all sorted/checked out, and i tested the starter (on the car). It turns the engine just fine, but makes a clattering sound when engaged. I pulled the bendix cover and watched...

The interior cardboard like material in a touring car is called cowboard to my knowledge.
Im interested in where you can buy a similar material today
My car does not have any.
What have you used? Where did you get it?
Thanks!

Thought I would share some pictures of the coil box that will be going on the Delivery car. I opted for a Kingston repo box that takes the later coils. I used the LMF Cherry stain and a Cognac to darken it up and give it a little more color. I finished it with 5 coats of Helmsman clear gloss
Thanks to Rich Bingham for some guidance. I still have...

Have you seen this video by Tom Stanton? He builds a hand-cranked generator, from scratch, that is remarkably like the Model T 'Mag'. Fascinating.
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Valve cover retainers
On the 26 motor did they use bolts or studs to hold the side cover on ?

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Hello,

I am having some starting issues with my T. I bought the car and it was in static storage so some of the backstory is unknown. After changing all fluids ect I am trying to chase down the starting issues but am running out of ideas. Engine cranks, wants to catch but won’t . If I jump it with 12v, it usually fires right away, does a slight...

If you have a picture would you post it here.
Steve is missing his best bud.

Interesting. Was perusing Facebook and saw this ad.

Here’s a wrecking yard photo taken supposedly in 1918.
There are suppose to be 2 men some where looking around according to the photo caption.
At first it seems like a flood photo but don’t think so.
Would love to have seen that back in the day!

Looking closely at it it’s pretty close to 1918 or not much older than that.

If I recall correctly, Vern Campbell used to manufacture what he claimed was a reproduction Exhaust Pipe that was made exactly to the factory prints. Did anyone take over his manufacturing of these, -or are the others available from vendors correctly shaped too?

TIA

I couldn't be more pleased with all the wonderful things, cards and Emails from friends from all over. I thought I should share these two gifts with my friends here.
First is the lighted sign my 13 years old Grandson made for me.
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Second is the YPC hat badge my daughter had made for me. She also found fabric we can make a hat out of....

Went pretty much as planned. Had 1 wheel strap come loose a few miles from the pick up point and luckily we checked before we got on the parkway.

It came with the original wood the PO had saved all these years and a few boxes of parts.

I'll probably ask many questions about the spares it came with and what to do to get it roadworthy.

Getting a...

A slightly different post today...

You may have seen an earlier video I published, originally filmed in 1911, showing a 1910 Ford Model T conquering Ben Nevis in Scotland.
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Using a beautifully detailed modification to the well known computer game Grand Theft Auto V , in the form of a 1910 Ford Model T touring car, I've attempted...

I need help from someone who has a Kelsey demountable wheel. I'm doing some research related to the design of reproduction rims and need to know the width of a Kelsey felloe. I suspect they are narrower than the typical Ford or Hayes but don't have one to check. In case you're unsure what to measure, I've attached a drawing. To make the...

Just got my registration app for the 14th annual Marietta, Ohio swap meet on March 2, 2024!
This one day swap meet is always a good one, with a lot of model T and A parts, new and used. Nice heated building, lunch provided by the ladies of the Country T & A club. Nolting’s Transmission Drums, Coil Dr. Brent Mize with the License Topper Lady Nancy...

Has anyone seen one before. I'm looking for a pair of these.