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In some stuff I got is a reground cam with Jim Wade regrind 255 lift written on box. Anyone know who Jim was? Did he regrind cams or did this come out of his engine? Stuff came out of middle Tennessee.
Any info will be appreciated. Thanks Dan.

I see people refer to Permatex as if it's a single product. If it ever was, that was a long time ago. Today the company makes many different sealants. Some folks like the one called The Right Stuff, but it's the wrong stuff for me because I'm slow and it sets up too fast for me. Ultra Black is more my speed. They also make a gear oil resistant...

I purchased a 1914 model T off my eBay a few years ago. It looked a whole lot better than what it was. I had Ray Wells completely re-wood it and he did a nice job . I bought new fenders, new splash, aprons, new running boards, new firewall, new upholstery kit from Snyders complete top and bowls. The instructions are vague a page and a half and not...

I hooked up the trailer to get some mulch. Now that winter is coming to a close I see the wire connectors are turning green. I know the salt did not help much either.

Just wipe with a Qtip and spray some CRC electronic cleaner on it?

Hey Forum Chums

After eliminating valve train noise…I moved on to the cam……the generator was already out as I had just rebuilt it…..I cranked with one hand and pushed forward on the cam gear with my left hand…..well three fingers of it anyway……no noise when cranked applying forward pressure on the camshaft……any final answers?….lol

I dont want to start any discussion on its merits or lack off! I just want to come up with a set of instructions for the use and coil tuning using the Strobospark. I am only assuming that it was sold with a printed instruction sheet?

Daylight savings time. Don’t forget to move your clocks one hour ahead tonight at 2:00am so you won’t be late for church tomorrow.

I understand that they are trying to make it permanent. It is in the Senate now. Last year they passed a bill to make it permanent, but when it got to the House, it went nowhere. Thanks a lot Nancy. Maybe, this year...

Just picked this up. The shop called it a Model T Ford magneto. :roll: I am a bit ignorant on how it would work with a standard coil box.

Greetings!

Last Christmas my wife bought me a fancy radiator temperature gauge, radiator cap with wings and a chrome radiator cover for my 22 T... She's always trying to make the T look like a deluxe limousine and far be it to me to argue with her at this point , )

The cap has yet to arrive, but when I look at the picture of that cap on Lang's...

I’m in the process of cleaning up my Ford HCCT. The manual says you can leave out the inducter and since mine looks pretty well mangled I decided to go ahead and leave it out. I read the diagram as this leaves the coil ground through the meter. That’s how I wired it, the coil fires but no reading on the meter. Did I miss something? I tried 2...

Here is a dimensional drawing of the KR Wilson Transmission Shell Reamer Mandrel:

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The body of the mandrel is made from 1.125” drill rod with an overall length of 11-3/8”. The left end is a an 11/16” square. The right end has a very slight taper of approximately 20 minutes of angle (1/3 of one degree)...

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS PERSON:

They responded to a classified I posted about some hood panels I'm looking for. Exact same wording response as the scammer that screwed me out of money for some seat springs a few months ago.

I really wish MTFCA would block their IP address.

I’m looking for a new trailer winch to pull the T onto the trailer. I have had witches with wire cable before. All did well. I was just wondering about witches with rope. The winch will be stored in the dry. Any suggestions of which is recommended is appreciated.
Tom

Putting my front end on after rebuilding it and I find this engine mount does not fit correctly, I've been told the top center piece is correct, has ford stamp and T320? but the rest is some aftermarket thingy. I was going to use this but the bottom part of this contraption only touches the front cross member and there is a gap between it and the...

I am in the process of installing a chevy crankshaft into a model T block.
So far in this project I have modified the crankshaft flange as well as the front end of the crank.

This particular engine had been rebuilt not long before I acquired it. When I opened it there were a number of issues, however the pistons and cylinders are great, so my...

My ruckstell is leaking fluid from the highlighted area. Do I need to worry and how can I fix it? Thanks!

I purchased new wire wheel lugs and hubs for my 1927 Touring, the wheel lugs measure .627 and the lug hole in the hub measures .624, will I be able to press these lugs in or do I need less than .003 interference.
If I do need less interference How do I go about fixing that?

Watch a similar one in action here.

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Empty f250 and 16’ car trailer going from West Winfield to Lancaster Ohio the week of March18. Will haul anything out or back or to points nearby or in between.

Howdy Y'all, I am looking for infomation regarding the current maker of the Jern or Hansen-French adaptor plates for a Chevy Two port head conversion. I have found a couple of these heads for sale and even an olds three port but never pull the trigger as I'm so new to this hobby I don't know the In the know knowledge on how to contact the people I...

Here’s a photo of a Waco, Texas business that all Model T’s in their service fleet. I guess the Coupe must have been the supervisors car?

Looking for a K.R. Wilson engine stand and pan straightening fixture. Would like to pick up at the upcoming Tulare Swap Meet. Let me know what you have. Mark Chaffin (951) 805-092eight.

Is there anyone fairly close to Detroit going down to Chickasha who can pick up a set of Demountable wheels for me? I’ll gladly pay you for your help! Bill 586-651-5760

I was able to use my mica cutter for my South Bend lathe. Owned it forever and was able to put it to good use.

When I took the rear end apart on my '25 I expected to find trouble as there was NO OIL in the differential and there wasn't even a gasket in between the 2 halves.
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Three of the four axle bearing sleeves came out with no problem with the tool the vendors sell but when trying to remove the forth this happened to the puller....

Don't know if some of you have seen this comic actress, who, as Philomena Cunk, a slightly dim-witted historian, who does 'mockumetary' short videos on BBC.

(Found on YouTube), this one on the Model T seems appropriate to share! ;)

Just wanted to give a heads up to anyone who may want to pick up some parts at the Chickasha show from Lang's Old Car Parts. Steve leaves with the trailer Monday morning. So today and tomorrow are the last day to order any pick up orders. Just wanted to make sure everyone was all set. You can call the office to put in an order for pick up, the...

I want to share something as a safety reminder that may save someone from an injury.

I just returned from a tour with my '26 Depot Hack in which I suddenly had a steering issue develop that caused a huge amount of stress for me. Below is a brief (-ok, maybe somewhat brief! :lol: ) synopsis of what happened.

This car was professionally restored...

The newest addition to my 26-27 Stoplight collection arrived by U.S. Mail today from western Nebraska. From the looks of it, the area around the mounting holes on the license plate bracket show it probably was mounted and used at one time, but the area around the slotted holes to mount the license plate to the bracket, show no appearance of ever...

Anyone going to Chickasha with a good/rebuilt rear end for a T (up to '25)? Advise price and condition, please.
Jerry

Purchased wood several weeks ago, White Ash, as what is used for the C Cab roof. Followed same pattern as the cab for the Canopy Top, as what little wood I did get with the screen sides, not enough for patterns. P1010088.JPG

My 24 Coupe only has the one taillight without a second wire for a brake light. I see they have several different styles of Stoplight switches available and I wanted to know what you guys think of the different styles. My thoughts were not to put full turn signals on rather just make the single light activate for both headlights and brakes.

Is it possible to search a Model T's history in New Jersey?

I am getting ready to reinstall the switch and dash light on my 1927 coupe.

What do I need to check to see what condition is the switch, ammeter and dash light?

The bare wire on the dash light is a concern.

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I was studying a “vintage welding book “
I thought people might find this “interesting/amusing “
I haven’t personally tried it.

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I have two 1914 T runabouts. One I restored and one the late, great Ed Messenger restored. My question concerns the front fender style. Pictured is the ‘shallow’ lip and pronounced bill lip. Both have, what I believe, is the correct 4 rivet fender iron bracket.. Your thoughts ?

Is this 21 split rim worth salvaging? it is sprung and even when ends are spread apart and are butted together the rim is not straight. The hole and the threads for the locking bolt are oversized and would have to be repaired, but the rim has been galvanized and no tire mounted since.
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For the folks running Aermore whistles, do you point the whistle pipes forward? I can’t find pictures but that seems to make the most sense.

Arrived in the mail. One brick is broken/missing.

Came wrapped in a page from the Detroit News, dated December 2nd, 1925

Going to get a Clark foot warmer next!

I am getting ready to install a one wire battery horn on my 22. It’s the one that mounts with a head bolt and a water outlet bolt. The parts are painted so I need to get a good ground through the bracket to the bolt/block. I was thinking of just using a split washer and letting it scrape the paint on the bracket. Alternatively, I could use one of...

A short while ago I posted about my Ruckstell being engaged all the time. Due to a series of events only a Model T owner could experience, I was left with no shifter but instead had the shift lock on the axle to reckon with. Nothing was working to get the Ruckstell disengaged so I could take a joy ride.

WARNING: You're not going to like this...

I have two Holley 4500 carbs for 1911. One has a data or name under the air valve held with small drive pins. The other has no plate or holes for the drive pins. What's with that? Do other early Holley carbs have this difference? The Holleys I've seen for NRSs all have name plates.
Also is anybody reproducing these plates?

Good evening Forum Chums

I’m trying to upload a YouTube link to the video of my 27 T…… I hope it works… good grief, I can a 122 million dollar airplane, but can’t upload a video…lol!

Here goes!

Just what book or books are referred to as the Model T Bible. Wanting to settle a discussionn.

I was discussing transverse spring suspension with a Model A guy, and it got me wondering who developed three point suspension for the Model T? Did they innovate it themselves, or did they copy someone else?

Looking at the steering gear bracket on my TT, It sure looks to me that the design intent was a spacer bushing between the bracket and the frame. One was not present on my TT nor is one shown in the price list of parts in the TT section. The actual bracket bears casting number TT932, which is Factory No.TT996 and Part No. 3539C St. Brkt with...

Is the P139 thrust plate interchangeable between the Hal Scott and the Ruchstell? The Hall Scott internal gear is shorter than the Ruckstell.

How come I can't load files (photos) like before? Nothings changed on my end.

I saw a posting on another forum about using propane for lamps. The guy said he got a bright light on his 1913 Metz lamps, and posted a photo. I looked it up, and propane burns at a lower temperature than acetylene (2800f vs 3100f). Propane tanks are easier to find (any hardware store). Any comments?

Phil

Gents.
I’m curious what the general thoughts are about investing extra money into our T’s to get them truely period correct?
Would you for example change the 1912 style front Axle and Spindles back to the correct 09/10 one piece style for a (March 1910) Car?
Other examples are swapping to a Kingston 5 Ball Carburettor and the earlier Pigs Head....

I was recently in Savannah GA, historic district. (which I recommend by the way) and while on a tour, the guide said that Henry used Spanish Moss in his model T's. Later I told the guide that I thought that was unlikely, mainly, I thought, due to the scale of the operation needed. So he did a bit of digging and send me this link, which seems to...

Does anyone know what material the rear end backing plates were made of in 1913 and 14?
Thank you
Craig

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I put about 500 miles per year on my Model T Ford (when I'm not recovering from surgeries or waiting out a pandemic) and in a dozen years of ownership, I've had but one single, solitary flat tire. And that was because some knucklehead had dumped a pile of building materials at the curb and after the trash was...

The flat top straps on my 27 roadser tend to flap and pop when driving the car at any speed above a walk. They are tight enough to stay against the underside of the top, but any breeze would set them flapping. I wire-tied thin wooden slats to the rear curtain straps, and that helped a lot, but I'd still get some flapping when driving on breezy...

Many thanks to the Country Roads T and A Club for putting on another great swap meet this past Saturday. The building was packed with many vendors and also several vendors outside in the parking lot. The quality of items for sale was the best of all of the 12 years we have been attending. And thanks to the many folks who came to buy. I’m guessing...

OK gents. Bud Williams will make a batch of RMB for TTs
per my previous post. Specifics are as follows:
Cost will be $850 + shipping. Includes brake rods and equalizer with the extension as required for TTs.
Optional pedal including shaft cost is $120.
Full installation instructions sre included.
As previously noted, the brakes do not self...

What an adventure that would have been. The hood sides are folded up or better cooling.
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The trees look like the Mammoth area.
Rich

Our friend Jim (1934 - 2019) built and drove his 1919 Speedster for many years. He liked to tell folks it was a Mercury and was built with Ford chassis parts. Some magazine articles he kept with him made a very convincing story. The tale of it being a bootleggers getaway car that was chased from Nebraska to Arco, ID was always fun to hear. Jim had...

Looking at the pictures of a set for sale and I have questions.
Does the yoke with the rods attach to the hand brake cross shift. When applying is the short double clevis rod hooked to the yoke and the extension on the brake pedal and thereby causing the yoke to rock and pull on the brake rods or is the clevis attached above the brake pedal shift...

Has anyone ever seen a 1916 with a hood and radiator configuration as pictured? The hood (nineteen louvers) sits on a low style radiator. Note where the hood sits on the cowl; not like originally on a '16. Modifications made somewhere along the line. Wondering if the hood was available as an aftermarket accessory back in the day. The most louvers...

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I have a brass carb with a bent throttle arm up by where the lever from the steering post enters. I am thinking about heating it with a torch and bending it after it cools. May have to do a a few times if it work hardens too fast for one try.
Here's my question. Can I do this on this part considering it is a bronze casting. I've done it on...

1927 Touring with wire wheels.
This is driving me nuts and I cant figure it out, so I built a rear axle from parts and when I put on my right rear hub without the brake band on I can here something dragging on the brake drum, it least it sounds like it's dragging on the drum, I can't figure what the hell it is.
Without the hubs on I and rotate the...

Hello, my name is Bruce. I've enjoyed this website for a lot longer than being a member and respect the knowledge contained here. Due to health issues my wife an I haven't been able to use our old cars for the last couple of years. We thought we should let someone else enjoy. I can estimate what my stock '26 model t tourer and my '26 Chevy touring...

It is my understanding that 1926 wheels were made by Ford, Kelsey and Hayes for 30 x 3 1/2 tires. Can one mix and match between all three steel rims and all three wooden wheels? In other words can a Ford rim be put on a Kelsey wheel or Hayes wheel? The wheels seem to have a different prefix numbers so perhaps they may be different.

I need to remove the torque tube and driveshaft from the TT rear end. It is already off the frame. What is the procedure?

I replaced the steel freeze plugs in the 22 last year, because they were rusty and leaking. I used brass ones with some sealer, but while doing some work I noticed that they show signs of weeping and minor corrosion. I am using antifreeze. I can easily replace them, but what are folks using to seal these?

I am in the process of rebuilding a 1914 Model T Ford rear end. I have found that one side leaks at the rivets.
What is the best or easiest way to repair/fix this problem? Would J P weld around the rivets on the inside work?
Thank you, Craig,

What size would the belt on a 1924 model t with a water pump be? What is the best type of belt?
Thanks in advance,
Jacob Mangold

I am getting ready to install the splash pans on my coupe. I assume the ears that attach to the engine go under a nut and not between the oil pan and the block.

Is the bolt circle for the brake drum on the Model T improved wood spoke wheel the same as that found on the 1925 and prior models?

Will 1926 wood spoke wheels fit on the 1925 after swapping the drums?

Thanks!

Tom
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So I found some top sockets for my 24 roadster at the Marietta swap meet yesterday. It came with 1 rear set of sockets and bow, one center set of sockets and bow and two different lengths of front sockets.

One set puts the rear bow in line with the back of the seat and one set is longer and puts the rear top bow about 4 inches behind the seat...

I have a 1926 TT with a steel closed cab. It is equipped with a starter and generator but also has oil side lamps. Im missing the tail lamp and tail lamp/license plate mounting bracket. Should the tail lamp be an oil lamp? Or should it be an electric lamp? What would the bracket look like? Thanks.

Nice early box with the quadrant tight rivets.
Nice knurled top not messed up .
$150.00 plus shipping.
Tom Butterworth
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How many grains of corn will a hungry rooster eat in one hour? For being the best guesser, Mrs. Vera Casement was awarded the 15,000 votes offered in the prize popularity contest being conducted by Kuntz the clothier, 209 South Summit Street. Big Mike, the rooster in question ate 513 grains and Mrs. Casement's guess was 511. The voting for the...

An admirer of my car recently told me he felt that the seats looked like they belonged in a lounge, to use his word. My '23 Touring certainly has seats that bear no resemblance to anything in a modern car and I was wondering if they were perhaps modeled on upholstery you'd see in some of the nicer carriages that came before? Or maybe even a...

I wonder if it is possible to replace the front top bow on a 26 touring and save the top. I can't see how it happened since every other bow is solid and the top is pretty nice, though very old, but my front bow has nearly turned to dust. The top material attached to it is nice and solid. To me, it looks like I could carefully pull all the tacks...

Should I or should I not paint the part of the hubs that contact the wood spokes? I painted them but if that’s an issue, I can blast it off.

I have been working on my Kingston L4 today. The kit from Langs came with this felt plug. No instructions were included. I have looked through every source I can find but have not found any mention. It is showing as included in the kit photo on their website. Any ideas?
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Re: Installation of Engine Splash Pans

This thing with the splash pans is a result of no one understanding their true purpose.

Also it is a result of experts weighing in, giving their opinion as to why splash pans are a nuisance, or worse, a part that is not necessary...

Just a note, I have yet to re-find an article that covers testing splash...

In my part of the country T's wore tire chains for 9 months of the year-- either for mud or ice. Any idea where i would find a set of chains-- either new or old? (21 wheels) It seems like there should be a pair in every barn, but I've only seen one set for sale and that was a couple of years ago.

I just really want to know what it feels like to...

Check out the Model T 18-19 Coupe in the center of the photo. That era of Coupes were really neat looking. Maybe a few more T’s there too. The Texas old photo site guessed it’s around 1918. But maybe 1922 ? Or?

I think i fixed the surging problem with cleaning gas line and sediment bowls. It is still a little weaker than it used to be going from first to second with a mild up slope. This last weekend while trouble shooting, one of the buzz coils wasnt sparking at all while running but later i looked at it and it was sparking fine. also before starting,...

The climate is changing back to the way it was in the old days! I guess we need to refine more oil and drive our cars more often!
I have heard of Tornadoes, Floods, and massive power outages this winter. Have any of our members been affected? We have been very fortunate around here. I have been trimming up some tree branches this morning and came...

Hoping I don't regret the choice, I put a set of grey smoothie Firestones on Lizzie, they were offered as a deal I couldn't turn down. I reckon I'm no worse off at worst - the T-Drivers that were on were worn bald, so traction is at par :lol: and they're cute .

The T-Drivers were oversize , and the rear 30x3-1/2 tires ran awfully tight to the...

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I have a decent set of rear wire wheel drums I received with the rocky mountain brakes I purchased, my original hubs are shot so I'm thinking of buying new hubs from Snyder's, does the new hub just slip onto the drum and is held together by swedging the lugs or do I need to press the new hub onto the drum. Is swedging the lugs absolutely...

What is the thickness of the new spindle bolts sold today? I have new bushings in my front axle and some of my used bolts wont pass through. My bushings are .501

How are you guys overcoming the left-side Ruckstell shifter shaft interference with the master cylinder? I’m chewing on it right now and am considering mounting a second parking brake lever behind the original one to weld the Rux quadrant to, upright, rather than downward. Any possible solutions would be appreciated. Thanks.

My friend just bought a nice 1926 Sedan and its 6 volts. We have a problem starting it, when we step on the starter switch it just make a noise and it doesnt turn the engine. Sometimes it engages the engine but turn it enough to start the car, I checked for loose wires and even took the bendix cover off and the spring is not loose or broken. He...

I am getting ready to install the splash pans on my coupe. I assume the ears that attach to the engine go under a nut and not between the oil pan and the block.

How do I know if my bendix spring is good. I have the speedster project engine back together and now my starter is making a strange sound when cranking. I noticed my spring eyes were not lined up or straight across from each other. Is my spring weak and not letting the bendix act right ?? I am using a 12 volt battery and about 8 foot of small 12...