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Steve Coniff of Colorado Springs passed yesterday after a long health battle. He was a Montana 500 winner, Rosenthal award winner, mentor and friend to many. I visited him a couple month ago, his wife Janet made lunch for us and Steve and I went up to his shop and spent some time reminiscing. He did so much for me and so many others. Our trip to...

Ok, searching through my pictures of the 2 screw that I was sent, I can't find one pic of the float valve needle. So, are the triangular or square? I know they've got a tail on the end that plays against the float lever, I just need to know what the valve needle looks like. Also in this same vane, what does the valve needle look like for a Holley...

Saw a chart years ago that listed an average volumetric efficiency of different engine types (L head, crossflow, flathead, overhead, etc) can't locate it again. Obviously wanting to know the VE for the T engine. Thanks

As some of you know I had Muffler troubles on my way to OCF. Dallas helped with a temporary repair, but I decided to go with a different tractor muffler. I purchased the Stanley muffler FO-11 and a tail pipe and a new hanger.
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Dallas and I modified the hanger but cutting off part of the rubber material, since it...

We were fortunate to see the 1100 cubic inch Ford six cylinder racer at THF, off site, during Old Car Festival. Firsts for this racer include the first timed 100 mph run, a beach race trophy, and the last known racer Henry Ford raced. It’s also the last known racer Henry Ford took out on the track, demonstrating it to his branch managers in 1907....

water in oil how to pressure block ?

Below are some pictures of a pair of Castle Model 1106 lamps off an old Model T speedster I'm working on. I'm not looking to restore them, but to get them functioning either as gas or electric headlight. The car is nice enough, at least for me, that I do not want to do a restoration, but preserve what is there. Just get it cleaned up and repair...

Here is the latest post on Steve's Facebook page:

by Selah Wayseer

🛞🛞🛞🛞 Steve Jelf's In The Windy City! 🏙🏙🏙🏙

Just talked to Steve in his new placement.
It was a long, boring ride in the back of an ambo. All he could see was a bit out the back window. 🙁
But! He's there and all settled into his own room on the 24th floor with a westerly view of...

Good morning,
I’ll just preface this with I’ve already ordered a needle and seat.
Unfortunately, there is no amount of lapping or cleaning that would provide a fuel, tight seal for my existing needle and seat, and I would actually like to put fuel in the bowl to start this engine by the end of next week, it’s getting cold up here in Manitoba...

Going through older restoration photos and thought maybe there would be some interest in this one. These are the photos I took to show the customer before during and after restoration. The car is a 1914 Model T Ford and eleven years later I'm told it still runs and drives right and wins 1st prize in car shows. The appraisal is at the end - $32,000...

Our club posts (used to) a copy of our news letter on fake book. Our news letter has a section for for sale & wanted items.
Members have been contacted by a scammer claiming to have an item to sell that the poster wants.
Some of us were not aware our ads were outside of club member circulation. Fortunately the scammer isnt to bright & no one was...

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It occurred to me while in a conversation with another gentleman that the lever when at full up position is far too retarded to likely even start the engine .
I’ve rarely had much luck getting an engine to fire much past the piston heading too far on its post compression downstroke .
And if it was , it wasn’t enough to spin the engine through...

I picked up a decent 1911 Brass radiator just before Hershey. I would like to test it out, but do not know ow the correct thread count and 'bolt' size which would fit in the drain hole where the petcock would go. Is anyone aware of what the size of those petcock threads might be? Thank you in advance. ** Updated with photos **

I am refinishing some rusty split rims for my 1926 and wanted an opinion on using rustoleum rusty metal primer and topcoat. Or using a product called Rust Bullet which comes in a metallic gray . The Rust bullet does not require a topcoat. Just thought I would pose the question as to which would be the better choice since I already have both...

The Colonial Williamsburg that exists today has many 18th century buildings, but most of it was constructed/reconstructed by a project led by Rockefeller starting in the mid 20s. Planning started in 1926 and the first visitors could tour the reconstructed Raleigh tavern in 32. We enjoyed our visit and it got me hunting for pre-restoration photos....

As it says...who out there uses Tony Wiltshire's (RIP) rectangular timer brush? I personally have two of those timers. I have enough brushes in stock for myself to get me to my grave. Gotta be others out there that use it still. I now have a source. As always, the more I can order the cheaper the price. No profit involved. Just wanna make sure...

I am interested in driving my T on the Natchez trace. The history of this byway has fascinated me for some time now.

Are there any writings about touring with a T that any of the forum members know about, perhaps a book, magazine or pamphlet?
Do any clubs along the route ever tour on the trace. Perhaps a group might tour the whole route...

I have three different types of Ruckstell shift brackets. All are center shift. One has the splines and the rod crosses over the drive shaft.

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Another was designed for the TT truck. The rod is on the driver side and goes straight back to the shift lock. This is possible because the TT truck battery is up front by the...

I am fortunate that I have not needed to patch a tube in years. But that day will come. What brands of patch kits work well for you? My nearby Autozone and tractor stores carry Slime brand. Do they hold up well? What others are readily available without a special order?

Again, I apologize for the late notice about the cancellation of the Tulare Pre-War Swap Meet. I didn't find out 'til 10:30 Monday morning. Now, onto another subject.

The Auburn Swap Meet is scheduled for the first Sunday in June, that would be June 4th this year, with a move in day of Saturday June 3rd. I received a phone call from Erik and...

i have a Simms-Huff starter/generator unit that i am unable to identify the vehicle application ? this seems to be suited for a small engine ... or it may have been geared at a low drive ratio ? i am experienced with the much larger Northeast units that were used on the Dodge Brothers 4 cylinder cars ... hope the pictures help identify ......

long story
I used to start my 19 with the crank. - no starter.
It ran on the mag but I had a 12 volt battery for powering the coils during starting, the LED stop lights, and cell phone.

When I put a 27 motor in the car to save the 19 motor, I wanted to continue to use the crank but it wouldn’t engage (comments later) so decided to put the...

Hello everyone, in checking the circuits to prepare to fire the engine,i thought id confirm spark at all plugs and on the right cylinder at the right time (to make sure someone hadnt mixed up the commutator wires ).

What i found was everything was firing correctly,but i have continuity between all positions in the cup and also with ground.
Ground...

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I just wanted to share my new acquisition; I have had this puller on my Ebay watchlist for at least 2 years, and last week I finally convinced myself to buy it. It is a K-D #725 Spring Perch Extractor, for Model A and AA Fords.

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It is shown in the 1934 K-D Tools Catalog (catalog #16) and is listed as being for the...

In the last week or two you should have received your Vintage Ford magazine for September / October 2023. In this issue is your ballot for new Directors on the MTFCA Board of Directors to serve for three years: 2024 through 2026.

I hereby endorse two of those candidates: Noel Chicoine and Rod Barrett. I know and have toured with both of these...

After driving my 1927 coupe 10 miles for the first time since restoration, I noticed grease leaking from the ball joint. This is shown in the attached three photos. How common is this?

The first two photos show the left side of the ball joint, and the last shows the right side.

Got this cap at Hershey, unlike other ones, this one has a bulbous shape. Can you make a guess on this design? ;)

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I have had two 1917 High F scripts hubcaps. The first one I had I gave to Russ Furstnow when he bought my 17 Coupelet. The script was identical to the 1916's used previously, and first introduced in 1914. The one I gave Russ had no plating in the script area, indicating the plating was done after the black center. The one I have now has two areas...

This years 14th annual Marietta, Ohio swap meet is March 02, 2024. Come join the fun with all the rest of the model T and A vendors and attendees for this one day only swap meet. 100 spaces in a heated, well lighted building, plus outside vendor spaces available, with lunch being served including home made pies and deserts.Prus hi comp heads,...

I wasn’t going to make Hershey this year. 1250 miles each way at 10 mpg (diesel pickup pulling a trailer) seemed a bit much. However, I had told Carl Pate I was going to have a ride in a Model B for him. Carl has been battling severe health issues, and I didn’t know if I was ever going to follow through. Carl, who “wrote the book” had only one...

Hi guys
I have a RHD 1912 Canadian production roadster with cylinder block stamped # C320 here in New Zealand. Can anyone help with a date of when my cylinder block could have been cast? There does not appear to be a casting date on the block in any of the usual places that you would expect it to be.
However, cast below the Ford script on the left...

Are the lugs on detachable rims all the same size and position? Can any detachable rim fit any felloe on a wheel?
I have two detachable and two non-detachable on my 1915 tourer and want to change to all detachable with a spare rim and tyre.
Thanks
Colin Watt

I have a 24' Touring that I am in the process of changing out a front wheel bearing. It had a Timken roller bearing that was badly packed so it was shot and has the old inner and outer cup in place for the roller bearings. I am replacing the bearing with another Timken roller bearing. My question is how do you know if the race needs to be...

I have Roof overhead and am trying to build an exhaust manifold. The problem is that the third exhaust port is tight to the plywood firewall. Any suggestions would be great.
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We have a Stewart spotlight with a convex mirror on the back, attached to our 1926 Touring that is mounted on the windshield driver side post. Does anyone have an original instruction sheet for the wiring? The cloth covered wires are long enough to go to the wire terminal on the firewall but there is no ground at that terminal block. Nor how the...

I wrote this article for Secrets Magazine in March of 2007. I ended up building the engine. No one bought it! Then the low speed drum in the stock engine in my Fordor broke and the decision was made. In it went. Here's a video of it running.

I think I'm going with the A crank on the next one I build for myself. I may or may not put this head on...

Any updates on Steve Jelf????
We don't all have Facebook...

If anyone has access to the membership picture at the Model T Ford club of America tent, please post to share with us ..... And if you're not sure the names, I'm sure the membership here will be of great help. Thanks in advance for all of us.

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Here’s a job I do sometimes on model T’s and A’s. Both can have issues with the rear cap. Making just one bearing cap takes almost as much time as all three. You have to pour the cap and a dummy block and bore to the size needed. On this job I am making a cap with a bronze thrust on the front end to keep the end play tight. This car had magneto...

Recently a series of photos of a group of friends who took a road trip thru Death Valley in 1926, came across my feed. I captured the ones which showed the Model Ts that they used and present them here. IMG_6769.jpeg IMG_6770.jpeg IMG_6771.jpeg IMG_6772.jpeg

I am going through my 1912 engine that was put together by the previous owner. He appears to have done a good job, but let's just say I am changing some things to suit my preferences. Looking at the wrist pin setup in these Jahns pistons, I don't see a lubrication hole to catch oil from the splash system to lubricate the wrist pin. (Of course, I...

Reassembled a non-running 1925 engine. Rebuilt coil box, new wiring harness, rebuilt carburetor… Starts right up, idles great…runs in low gear and high on level. After heated up completely loses power - stalls trying to pull in low gear. I have to let it cool off to even start it again? Any ideas where to begin?

Interesting tool or something maybe someone can help identify it. Best John

My buddy Mike and I arrived at Hershey today, mid-day, Wednesday, and didn't walk more than 2 vendors and we had the privilege of running into Rob Heyen. We caught him just as he was leaving for lunch so we got to witness him firing up the Model B and heading off. Video to follow. Great meeting you, Rob!

1926 coupe. Cowl lace to hood...rivets...which way?
No joy looking at pictures in the Ford Service Manual.

Do to rivets poke in from the outside or inside?

It looks like the last eight inches, at the bottom, on both sides is difficult to get to. Do the rivets continue? I had to replace that rust with steel and have no idea if there were even...

Hey everyone. As the post states, I have some Fronty literature questions. I am in possession of three pieces of Frontenac literature. The first is a twelve page brochure/catalog which offers, seemingly, everything that Frontenac offered at that time. Model T, R, S, and SR heads, body, carburetor, magneto, exhaust components, oil sump, lowering...

🛞🛞🛞🛞 Progress Report On Steve Jelf 🛞🛞🛞🛞
Our guy was in great spirits today. Thing is, is that I think he'd like to skip this whole business of recovery and rehabilitation and go straight to the farm and T and get to work!
Not so fast, Dear One.
He received his two packages from John Long and I. John sent him a collection of old reference manuals...

Saw this at hershey not on a t but hopefully someone here knows what it is.

Looking for a Intake Manifold for a RaJo head. Chaffins are out of them at this time.

Hi there, I would like to buy 2 CAR COVERS for All Weather for my 2 Model T car. One for my 1911 touring and 1 for my 1914 speedster. Any suggestions and or tips ? Any experiences you could share. I'm looking for something with good qualities and easy to use outside. Thank you in advance.

Me and the wife went to a local car show of about 200 plus cars and trucks. I entered my 1924 Ford Model TT farm truck in the specialty class since there was no other place to put it. We were the oldest vehicle there and the ONLY Model T there too. All said and done, we came away with a 2nd Place trophy in that class. We got beat out by a 1969...

I just noticed this today: * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: in the profile's over on the right when looking at the postings. I check mine and also see it on my profile page.
Did I miss an announcement? Does this mean if I no longer own or am looking to buy a Model T I can't sign up or post? Or is it just a glitch?

Has anyone here repaired one of these plunger type horns? It works on occasion, the plunger will go down 3/8 of an inch and stop. If you move it around a bit it might work a few times then stick again. I have taken the horn shell off and lubricated the gears but to no success. Anyone familiar with this horn? I see no missing teeth and no...

I have a 1912 with original engine. My question is what type of spark plug do you folks with the early Model T low heads run? My understanding is that the early heads had a moderately higher compression ratio. In the photo below there is a repro Champion X on the left, and an earlier Champion X original on the right. When I assess the early low...

Hello! I’m new to the model t world. I have a 1924 coupe, the battery keeps grounding out at the starter button on the floor. I’ve placed nylon and rubber washers on both sides of the bolts to prevent them from grounding out on the bracket. I’ve even placed a smaller nylon washer around the bolts to insulate the bolts from the bracket as well. It...

This is OT but I believe is important enough to post for our members, many of which are elderly, not very tech savvy and possibly susceptible to scammers who try to scam the elderly by phone.

Last night on the news, they did a segment on “The Dirty Dozen”. A list of the twelve phone numbers most commonly used by scammers to call the elderly to...

Sorry folks , more questions ( I’m a new owner ) and I know many of you have the answers .
Looking at either the 600x20 or the 650x 20 tires .
About $125 difference X 2
It’s not a lot in American but it’s a fair amount in Canadian difference plus shipping .
The truck has 650’s (32x6)
I dont want to mess this up and then try to figure what to do...

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Really nice pair of side lamps but I can’t find a brand on them.
Thanks in advance for your help.

I’ve been through this Forum looking for a concise explanation of what the symbols before every post mean and have had no luck. So how about it? And make it complete please.

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Saddened to hear the passing of a true Model T enthusiast Michael Abbott, of South Australia
...A passionate lover of the 1912 Ford model T Delivery... will miss you dearly R.I.P

Hello all, Cody here, just getting into the T side of things. I started with the Model A with my 31 pickup, now I want to taste the original recipe. I'm rounding up information, parts, books, what have you because I am starting down the path of building a very specific kind of T. I am wanting to build a 1915 Depot Hack, now I saw this one that's...

Hi. Last week I posted a question about my magneto not working. Several people gave advice and I have it working; problem was in the switch. (Thanks for all the help).

I just took it for a short ride (close to a mile). It is definitely running more rough on magneto than on battery. Any ideas?

1925 touring with 1919 engine. Thanks for any advice.

I saw this on the Smokestak site and thought it belonged here. It seems like a nice one.
Rich
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I'm pretty much alone here in Klamath Falls with really old cars. We have plenty of hot rods of 30s & later cars and a few rodded Ts but my Ts seem to to be alone on the road. As such, I am often tapped to drive the Klamath County Museum's T, a circa 1911 speedster made out of many later parts with a Rootlieb body. It has lots of shiny brass and...

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I finally got Steve on the phone tonight. He sounded good and very alert. Still some confusion about what happened. Not uncommon at all. He is still in Indiana and wanting to get out of here. I guess they are waiting on the insurance company to approve the abulance ride. Go figure. I sent his computer off yesterday for major surgery and...

They are starting to drag up in the Chocolate Field South.
Looks like it’s over till next year.
Happy Trails to yous guys.

All you guys see what you missed not coming!!
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Brand new, real work of art too.

Long long ago there was a rumour that there were a few special hogsheads made that had extra slots in them for magnets. These magnets were the same as the inside ones but adding them to the slots made the engine run without gasoline. Does anyone have any articles, photos, or knowledge about this super secret feature ?

This is from June 1925 in the Wellington local newspaper, New Zealand:

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I would say this is a standard Ford advert with the local tag line added to the bottom.

Cheers
Adrian

I need a good NH that’s bolt on ready for my roadster pickup- converted it back from a vaporizer, now I need a good carb. Anyone have one or see one at Hershey?

I am putting a new top on my 1915 Touring car and need some pictures. Like how far up the pads go on the bows. Any pictures from the inside would be helpful.

Thanks

At first I thought this was a straight thru NH and planned on doing a rebuild. It looks very similar but closer inspection reveals that it is quite different.
Any ideas and are parts available?

It was 115 years ago today, on Saturday October 3rd, 1908 that Ford took out the first ad for the Model T. I recently picked up a copy of the issue on ebay for only $12. I framed the ad, but it is fun to look at the magazine to see the other ads and issues of the day. I believe that Ford already had quite a few orders from their dealers even...

Bear with me and read the following carefully.

The “Ford Script” adjustable wrench came in different forms … and then there are post model T forms. I believe the typical wrench for model Ts had the Ford script stamped on the non moving upper jaw. I was given to believe that a wrench with the same stamping but with a squared boss on the bottom of...

I’ve been having a blast tinkering with my T. Even have it running well enough to take it around the farm while I work out the bugs. (mostly me figuring out how to safely drive it!). But I have a commutator question; everything I’ve read says oil your commutator but my New Day cover says no oiling🤔. How should I deal with this dilemma?

Thanks in...

Bear with me and read the following carefully.

The “Ford Script” adjustable wrench came in different forms … and then there are post model T forms. I believe the typical wrench for model Ts had the Ford script stamped on the non moving upper jaw. I was given to believe that a wrench with the same stamping but with a squared boss on the bottom of...

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Any leads on where I can find a radiator and an ignition switch for a 1923 3 Door Touring?

Hello,
I'm putting together a 1923 touring car I am fitting the body skins to the car. It has been going ok, but at this I point need some help since I cannot find info out on the forum. What kind of nails are used to attached to sill and frame? When should you put in the nails? Where the side skin and tub meet what fasteners do you use? In most...

1917 coupelet, $6000.

I'm fairly new to Model T's. I have a 1916 runabout with a 1922 engine and trans. Since I've owned it the clutch has chattered a bit when going from low to high. I have only driven it a little bit (maybe 50 miles) but the chatter seems to be getting worse. Should I try adjusting the three screws on the pressure plate?
Martin

Steve just called me and asked if I had your number. Unfortunately, I do not.

If anyone has Dallas' number, please PM it to me so I can get it to Steve. He's trying to get lines of communication.

He sounds good, and was in good spirits when I talked to him. :)

Thanks!

v/r,
jason

I have the accessory tail light and license plate bracket which I would like to install/. I need the switch that attaches to the brake pedal. How can I make one? Also how is it wired?

This afternoon I met a person who lives nearby me and he has this trailer from his grandfather. He told me that the family used to have a farm just outside of town and his grandfather would use this to cart produce to the town's farmer's market. He believes it was a kit at the time, maybe from Sears?, where you have to provide your own axle. It...

I was given a couple of T rims and tyres recently. They looked petty good, so I was anxious to find out how good.
They didn't hold air, so I could get rough getting the hard old tyres off the rims. I found d this. 20231002_103033.jpg
This was in a clincher tyre, so even back in the old days, some were using unnecessary flaps in clincher tyres,...

So I recently found myself in the unenviable position of needing to replace a Ford roller-timer. Because finding a new-old-stock or refurbished roller-timer isn't as easy as once was the case, I've had to make do with the low-quality, rough-hewn, but nominally functional stamped roller-timer that is available. It's better than nothing in the...

Hello. I’m new to all this and this is my first post. I’ve owned a 1925 touring (1919 engine) since 2000, but just recently got it in running condition. It was built in the mid 1980s by someone else. It will not run on magneto at all. How does the magneto post and pin work? I’m not sure if the problem is with the magneto or if the problem is in...

The MTFCA would like to welcome any and all Model T enthusiasts to visit our tent located in the chocolate field at C4Q 34 to C4Q 39. Stop in to chat with some of your board members, buy a new T-shirt or a hat, or just rest your feet for a while. As we have done in the past, we will have a gathering of forum members on Tuesday at 3 o’clock to put...

There is a 1920-22 Canadian windshield at CR33-38, lightpole 68.
Very Nice come and see.
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