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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

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

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

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

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Need help locating a KR WILSON PAN TABLE IN GA OR SC

Last post by JTT3 « Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:51 am
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by JTT3 » Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:51 pm

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Need some help does anyone in South Carolina or Georgia have a pan straightening table that repairs pans? Trying to help a member that lives in South Carolina close to the border of Ga around Augusta. Best John

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John thanks for the reply, Gator is a good friend but the distance is an additional 2 hours more than to Dan’s location.
Very kind of you to put your thinking cap on to help out.
Best John

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Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:51 am
New (to me) 1917 Touring

Last post by rprice76 « Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:30 am
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by rprice76 » Tue Oct 05, 2021 4:27 pm

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Hey All!

LONG time Model T owner here. I grew up with Model T's as my dad bought his first one 4 days after my parents adopted me at 4 months of age (45 now). Long story short, I've had T's for years, but about four years ago I lost my job in Arizona and had to relocate. The relocation meant I had to sell my last Model T (same one my dad bought)...

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It's been a bit since I posted on here. I have posted this in the Facebook page but thought I would share here for those who are not part of the FB online community.

I did get Teddy back on the road. Joe did fantastic work! I did take some pics of the progress as well. Some pics didn't turn out as well and are not included. The transmission was...

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Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:30 am
Early wishbone reinforcement

Last post by George Mills « Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:00 am
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by A400 » Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:53 am

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I know this has been discussed in the past, but I'd like to get some current thoughts on the topic. I recently bought a '13 touring with its original front axle/wishbone assembly. My intent is to tour with the car once I get it sorted out. I know that the early wishbone attachment on the top of the axle only can potentially be problematic. When I...

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I for one would say that adding an over under is a great idea should you plan on actually driving an early car.

The original design was thought to be good for the first million or so...perhaps a few knuckled under when trying to climb down like a goat...but the story goes (in the age before recalls) that Ford took the reports as wives tales or...

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Last post by George Mills
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:00 am
Which battery horn is this on my 24 T?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Thu Mar 16, 2023 7:23 am
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by 24TFORDOR » Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:31 am

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Looking for a replacement cover for this battery horn in my 1924 Fordor. Is it a klaxon horn and is it 6V or 12V? The previous owner stuck a 12v battery in the car and this blew every light bulb in thr car. Will running the horn on 12v also burn it out or is it safe on 12v? The horn makes the ahooga sound, but it’s sickly sounding and probably...

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Auto supply stores may still stock ignition ballast resistors. A typical value is 1.5 ohms. With any significant, sustained load, the resistor will get hot and the resistance will increase. That ought not be an issue in a horn circuit.

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Thu Mar 16, 2023 7:23 am
Speedster and Little girl with bare feet.

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:40 am
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by Rich Eagle » Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:31 pm

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I found this photo today. The little girl, bare toes sticking out of the car, is Margaret “Peg” Drinkwater Miller. Her older brother Harold is at the wheel at their family’s farm on Vancycle Road. It's always a treat to see for real Speedsters from back in the day.
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from: penbaypilot.com

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My guess is that they're wood wheels with lightweight airplane style sheet metal covers. The radial streaked look may be due to dirt and grease.

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Thu Mar 16, 2023 6:40 am
Hard evidence finally found.

Last post by KeithG « Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:59 pm
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by Burger in Spokane » Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:28 pm

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For as long as there has been a Model T hobby, participants have speculated
that there is a link between Model T's and ice cream. Today, Heinrich from the
Chugwater Institute uncovered hard evidence showing the two together in a
period document. No more having to make up excuses for stopping for ice cream.
This shows without question that the...

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Any comments from Ed Archer n this delicious topic?

Just wondering.....

Keith

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Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:59 pm
TT Steel Cab Window channels

Last post by BUSHMIKE « Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:53 pm

by BUSHMIKE » Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:53 pm

Does anyone have a nice clear pic of the window channels in a TT steel cab? I assume there is one since the glass is 1/4” and the opening in the door pillars 5/8” or so. I can make a felt lined wooden or aluminum channel easy enough, but would like to see what was original. Thanx.

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Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:53 pm
I Doubt I Will be Able to Find One of These!

Last post by John kuehn « Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:52 pm
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by BLB27 » Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:41 pm

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I lost one of the fender washers for my 1927 coupe. Dose anyone have an extra? If not, can anyone suggest how to make something that would replace it?

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I believe that’s a random washer that was used to keep the hole from getting bigger. It’s not a surprise to see a patch up used on a Model T. Sometime in the past a previous owner used what he had and was happy.

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Last post by John kuehn
Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:52 pm
Over the limit

Last post by Craig Leach « Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:55 pm
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by Dollisdad » Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:44 am

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Kevin,
This could be definitive proof that the more resent speedster builders didn't come up with using what ever you have around to build a
speedster. :o
Craig.

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Last post by Craig Leach
Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:55 pm
Mine!

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:43 pm
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by Jugster » Tue Mar 14, 2023 12:35 pm

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Y'know, your tires really ought to be white.
A car-show attendee had just caught me off guard while I was unloading a beach chair from the back seat of my '15 Model T Ford. But hey, I'm sharp, so it didn't take me more than a split second to respond, Huh?
Your tires. They should be white, not black. They didn't have...

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Some people have a pathological NEED to prove to the world how stupid they are!

Yep ... and the ones who can't make it to congress can always get on MTV or seek tenure at an Ivy League university.

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:43 pm
youtube video - pan jig

Last post by Waldo « Wed Mar 15, 2023 3:22 pm
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by Waldo » Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:47 am

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I was told by another T owner about a YouTube video on using a pan jig. I have searched using every thing I can think of and cannot find it. Does anybody have a link to it

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I've got 4 - 4 dip in the back of my truck all bent where the hogshead meets the crankcase

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Wed Mar 15, 2023 3:22 pm
looking for correct T tools

Last post by Original Smith « Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:49 pm
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by SteveBoothroyd » Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:26 pm

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Just wanting to know what tools are correct for my August 24, 1922 T.
I see some variations in some, e.g. square on end of monkey wrench handle; some without square and some with, sparkplug wrench with hollow socket for cylinder head bolts instead of cast in socket, the hubcap wrench also comes in many variations, as does the double open ended...

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I've used the Ford parts books for this purpose. They show the pictures, but most of the time they are a year behind what was actually supplied with your car.

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Last post by Original Smith
Wed Mar 15, 2023 2:49 pm
Bird's eye view of Ford & the competition.

Last post by Rich Eagle « Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:26 pm
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by WayneJ » Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:28 pm

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Then there were all the companies that didn't make it with extensive facilities.
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:26 pm
Compression Test - Cold v. Warm

Last post by Charlie B in N.J. « Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:12 am
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by schoutenbr » Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:54 pm

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Greetings,
I'm relatively new to the Model T hobby and have what may be considered an elementary question regarding performing a compression test on my 1926 Touring. In reviewing old MTFCA forum posts on the subject of compression testing, I found reference that a compression test for a Model T should be done when the engine is cold . My neighbor,...

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No good reason to do the wet test first. Most posting here insisting on a warm engine test are ignoring a possible answer to hard cold starting.

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Last post by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:12 am
A “custom truck”!

Last post by TFan « Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:13 pm
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by Les Schubert » Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:29 pm

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A interesting historical photo!!
Lots of “farmer fix”!!

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Kevin was posting while I was still pecking the keyboard. Jim :D

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Last post by TFan
Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:13 pm
Air Filter

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:09 pm
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by BLB27 » Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:20 pm

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Should I put a air filter on the carb for my 1927 coupe?

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Dirt is very bad for the engine.

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:09 pm
Disc Brake reservoir hose

Last post by Dave Young « Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:37 pm
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by Dave Young » Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:54 pm

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Anybody know what the hose is that comes with the Sure-Stop brake kit ? I need a longer length than the 30” piece that comes in the Wilwood kit.

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Thanks for that, Craig.

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Last post by Dave Young
Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:37 pm
Interesting Ford test report

Last post by SurfCityGene « Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:58 pm
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by KimDobbins » Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:46 pm

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Interesting Ford test report showing the improved oil flow between old and new oil pipe.

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Thanks Kim for posting!! That's an amazing difference. My '12 engine had the smaller funnel listed as Present Standard Oil Pipe I never had a doubt about which one to use during a rebuild after seeing the Large later style!! Now it's a nice show N tell. I also installed an external line and welded into the alum HH the little angle diverter like...

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Last post by SurfCityGene
Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:58 pm
TT Windscreen adjustment

Last post by Mark Gregush « Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:19 pm
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by BUSHMIKE » Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:20 pm

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Can anyone tell me what the slotted bracket looks like that adjusts the upper windscreen on a 26 TT? I will be needing (2) and (2) of the handknobs.
The 26 upper windscreen and adjustment is completely different than the ‘25 (the green one).

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You can buy the Model A style with a single notch about center of the slot or there is one that has a number of notches, Snyders lists them in the Model A section, didn't look in the T section of the online catalogue.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Tue Mar 14, 2023 1:19 pm
generator 24 coupe

Last post by Art M « Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:43 pm
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by Barteldes » Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:59 pm

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First time T owner and learning one lesson at a time. I am overwhelmed at how nice and helpful you all are. Was getting no reading on my ammeter so i watched youtube videos and found one guy flivver channel. Good videos, really smart guy. 3 part series on the Gen and cut off. im sure you all know him, he seems deeply rooted in the community. i...

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The device you described is moat likely a variable DC voltage power supply. He was checking at what voltage the mechanical cutout points close.
I use a cutout on my car which I have successfuly adjusted with flashlight batteries as well as a power supply. I don't recommend doing this.

The trouble free way is to use a diode cutout if you continue...

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Last post by Art M
Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:43 pm
Looking for Touch up paint for my 1926

Last post by John kuehn « Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:41 pm
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by avent40 » Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:25 pm

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Hi, my friend owns a 1926 Ford Model t sedan and the color is Windsor Maroon. He needs to find a place thats sells touch up paint, can anyone help us locate a place to buy some touch up paint, we have looked all over, Thanks

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And remember that the paint may be a little faded. If you want to get a good match it might be best to do the computer match. Reds, maroons can fade just a bit over time. BUT if the car was black that wouldn’t as hard to match. Some will wash and lightly buff the paint to help bring out the color and then try to do a match.

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Last post by John kuehn
Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:41 pm
Model T engine or transmission locked up.

Last post by Jacob Mangold « Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:29 pm
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by Jacob Mangold » Sun Feb 26, 2023 3:30 pm

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Hello, my name is Jacob and I am 14 years old and I have a 1924 TT Stakebed with a Warford aux. transmission. Anyways, it hasn’t ran in about 20-25 years and I am trying to restore it. The engine used to be completely free but it is not anymore. What happened was when I was cranking it (as I usually do to make sure it has not locked up) I was able...

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I am glad to have so many people interested in me and my T. I am also proud to be into the Model T hobby. There is a ton of knowledge on these forums and I am thankful for all of your guy’s input and help. I am excited to get my T running and I will keep you guys posted about it for sure.
Thanks a bunch,
Jacob Mangold

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Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:29 pm
List of active Chapters of MTFCA Link

Last post by JTT3 « Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:17 pm
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by JTT3 » Mon Mar 13, 2023 6:10 pm

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I know that you can type into the search engine for Chapters & contact person for the Chapter but is there a Board index for a list of chapters & their location in each state? It seems that if it were possible to have that, each Chapter club could have a forum thread, they could post information of events for their members plus others could check...

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Hey Chris, yep I had that link but seems to me that if you were new to model Ts or new to the MTFCA that a listing on the BOARD INDEX would be helpful for anyone to quickly find a chapter in their state or close proximity with a contact person. I’m probably wrong.

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Last post by JTT3
Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:17 pm
St Patrick's Day parade and Thomas Edison

Last post by marctee « Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:02 pm
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by Moxie26 » Sun Mar 05, 2023 8:12 am

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March 12th is the parade in West Orange, NJ with the employees and volunteers from the Edison historical site in West Orange marching alongside Edison's 1922 Model T touring car starting off at 12:00 noon.... A big thanks to members of the North Jersey chapter, and I bet there will be some YouTube postings of the parade.

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WOW thats very nice. Im glad that someone made it.

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Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:02 pm
Body blocks advice needed ‘26

Last post by Dave Young « Mon Mar 13, 2023 6:24 pm
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by Dave Young » Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:03 pm

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I’m mounting a ‘26 Roadster body back onto a ‘26 frame and have a new wooden body block set, 10 pieces, that came from Lang’s. Can anyone show or explain where they each go. The ones with the notch across them have me stumped. What I removed a year ago were rotted away and unlike any of these new ones. Thanks, guys.

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Dino, that is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you. Those rear bocks getting wedged into the rail by the flat block was not coming to me at all. I hit it with a flap sander and achieved a nice snug fit. Perfect! Thanks again.

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Last post by Dave Young
Mon Mar 13, 2023 6:24 pm
Allen HCCT on eBay

Last post by BE_ZERO_BE « Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:46 pm

by BE_ZERO_BE » Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:46 pm

There is an Allen Rotating Spark HCCT on eBay.
I have no connection to it.
It neeeds restoration.
It looks like the parts for the rotating spark indicator are missing.
The meter shown is incorrect for a HCCT (as stated by the seller).
It is a DC ammeter - the HCCT uses an AC Ammeter.

Thst being said, it looks like a nice project albeit a bit...

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Mon Mar 13, 2023 4:46 pm
Jim Wade Camshaft?? Info wanted

Last post by Dan Hatch « Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:21 pm

by Dan Hatch » Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:21 pm

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.

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Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:21 pm
Not your grandpa's sealant

Last post by TRDxB2 « Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:01 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:48 pm

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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...

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Permatex has a Help to guide one to the right product for the need - this the Gasket link
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There products names need qualification else they can confuse

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Last post by TRDxB2
Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:01 pm
Upholstery and help and haul

Last post by Original Smith « Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:55 am
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by Wayne Mims » Wed Jan 18, 2023 8:27 pm

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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...

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I advise you to use the original running boards, if they are correct. The repros are not the same. The easiest way to tell, among other things, is the holes for the carbide generator will be drilled on both sides.

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Last post by Original Smith
Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:55 am
Best way to clean my trailer wiring connector.

Last post by TRDxB2 « Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:37 am
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by DHort » Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:07 pm

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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?

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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?

Its always best to include a picture to help understand the issue. Turning green could be mildew or copper...

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Last post by TRDxB2
Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:37 am
Noise update

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:43 pm
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by Flyingpiper59 » Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:37 pm

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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

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If you had a Ford V8 in the same state of disassembly as your T, It probably wouldn't make any noise cranking it by hand, even with well-worn timing gears. The reason being that with 8 cylinders, there would be more cams engaging the valve lifters at any given moment.

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Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:43 pm
Replacing valves - did I just ruin this valve

Last post by Flivver « Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:03 pm
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by Pizman » Sun Feb 26, 2023 6:01 pm

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So I’m in the middle of a rebuild, it’s a 27 engine still original and ran, but puffed a bit of smoke when throttled. I’m currently restoring the car and am now focusing on the engine.
My plan/ budget is to just do a minimal rebuild right now as I want to try and salvage the cast iron pistons and it ran not too bad to begin with.
I am replacing...

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The part numbers are given in the video. With those, you can find everything at an autoparts store and/or tractor parts store. I ordered the valves online at Rockauto I think, and the keepers were from my local tractor dealer.

The valve length was just right for adjustable lifters - I did not grind them down at all.

Great video Flivver! Where...

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Last post by Flivver
Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:03 pm
Strobospark

Last post by BE_ZERO_BE « Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:11 pm
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by BUSHMIKE » Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:03 am

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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?

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Here is the full PDF.

STROB-O-SPARK CT-1.pdf

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Last post by BE_ZERO_BE
Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:11 pm
Spring forward one hour tonight.

Last post by OilyBill « Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:23 pm
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by jiminbartow » Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:41 pm

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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...

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You young whipper-snappers!!! Kids today!!
I remember when if you went to a nearby town that was 20 miles away, they had a different time. All over the U.S. nearly every town had their own time.

It wasn't until those durned-tootin railroads got together and demanded time-keeping be simplified so their locomotives wouldn't tip over and fall right...

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Last post by OilyBill
Sun Mar 12, 2023 8:23 pm
I know it's a coil, but...

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:41 pm
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by Petrah Phyre » Fri Mar 10, 2023 8:17 pm

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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.

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The plan was to use that single coil to fire all cylinders, so each spark plug would get the same size spark and it would always be available.

The four Ford coils had the points set to conduct all the time and not vibrate.

Each of the four coils would make equal size sparks whenever the Timer put a ground on them in the usual manner.

Jim,...

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Mar 12, 2023 5:41 pm
radiator filler neck and threads?

Last post by John kuehn « Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:54 pm
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by ElGranadaT » Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:58 pm

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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...

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If the radiator doesn’t leak and cools well I think the best thing to do is to put a Model T neck on it. It would be an investment since you have a good radiator to begin with. You’ll be better off in the long run and use your wife’s gift. You dont have to use the wings cap all the time but use a stock cap on bumpy roads.

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Last post by John kuehn
Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:54 pm
Wiring HCCT

Last post by AndyClary « Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:31 pm
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by AndyClary » Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:55 pm

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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...

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Turns out that although I had wired it properly the washer for the ground contact screw was hitting the frame. So the coil was always grounded taking the meter out of the circuit. Works fine now. Thanks for the advice Bob.

Andy

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Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:31 pm
KR Wilson Transmission Shell Reamer Mandrel

Last post by RajoRacer « Sun Mar 12, 2023 11:15 am
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by TrentB » Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:02 pm

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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)...

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Ditto Trent - many thanks !

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Sun Mar 12, 2023 11:15 am
ANOTHER Scammer Alert: "britishedx" A.K.A. "MEY via meyersxx@outlook.com"

Last post by RonGlowczewski « Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:12 am
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by RonGlowczewski » Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:57 am

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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.

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Contact Administration and ask them to be more vigilant in dealing with scammers.

I wrote a heartfelt letter to Admin about this profile and my distrust of this organization now due to being scammed and the lack of policing on here; I received no response.

Really gives me confidence. The scammer profile is still on here but seems to be...

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Last post by RonGlowczewski
Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:12 am
OT trailer winch

Last post by muneeb3344 « Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:44 am
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by Tmooreheadf » Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:40 am

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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

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I bought a X-Bull winch . I was looking for a winch with rope, wireless remotes. I ended up with a 12,000 pound unit, it came with two wireless remotes. I don't know why two. Also, a wired remote. I wanted wireless in case I was loading by myself. 12,000 is a bit of overkill as I'm not lifting a car up off its wheels! X-Bull was cheaper than...

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Sun Mar 12, 2023 1:44 am
Correct front engine mount for a 1927 Touring

Last post by speedytinc « Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:54 pm
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by bmklawt » Sat Mar 11, 2023 7:03 pm

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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...

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That accessory device might be a good thing to have on a TT with a stake bed or a bus on a TT chassis, or a wrecker. I wouldn't want it on a car, especially an open car.

I put one of these 6 hole plates on a touring. As pictured in the accessory ad. It does a good lob stabilizing the front end from side sway.

The whole thing looks to be for a...

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Last post by speedytinc
Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:54 pm
Chevy crank into a T block

Last post by Les Schubert « Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:53 pm
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by Dave1 » Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:35 pm

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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...

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IF YOU HAVE the skill and tools, then doing the A of Chevy crank conversion is comparatively cheap! You learn and have a rewarding experience. When the special pistons were available it had minimal incremental cost.

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Last post by Les Schubert
Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:53 pm
Ruckstell Leak

Last post by JBog « Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:29 pm
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by JBog » Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:42 pm

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

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Sounds easy enough. Ill give it a try when the weather warms up. Wyoming is still cold.

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Last post by JBog
Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:29 pm
Trouble fitting new lugs in a new hub

Last post by Pep C Strebeck « Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:48 pm
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by bmklawt » Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:29 pm

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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?

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The link below is for Model A, but the same basic principal:

Vince has an excellent Model A website.

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Last post by Pep C Strebeck
Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:48 pm
Old sayings

Last post by John Heaman « Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:36 pm
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by Rich P. Bingham » Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:29 am

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Don't take any wooden nickels. and,
Don't turn out for any bridges ! Is this the feller who started that one ? What about the car? '09 or '10 ?

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Rich, you're so right on all accounts!
I guess what got me was the added 'Ford' script in the middle of the rad.

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Last post by John Heaman
Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:36 pm
Only one cylinder is firing…

Last post by Petrah Phyre « Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:22 pm
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by ThreePedalTapDancer » Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:49 am

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Watch a similar one in action here.

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What, 5hp? Great candidate for a little Shriner-T.

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Last post by Petrah Phyre
Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:22 pm
Transport available NY to Ohio

Last post by Pdavis « Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:17 pm

by Pdavis » Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:17 pm

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.

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Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:17 pm
Poor Mans Rajo, Chevy Two Port adaptor info

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:20 am
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by moddamatt » Sat Mar 11, 2023 8:17 am

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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...

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Keep plugging away at your search, eventually one with pop up. The same adapter would be used with the 1,2 or 3 port heads. The other thing that you need to find or make, the water outlet piece. It mounts to front of the head where the Chevrolet outlet went and mates to the head adapter.
If you do find a Thunderbolt adapter, Olson Gaskets should...

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:20 am
All Ford Model T Ford service vehicles.

Last post by TWrenn « Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:55 am
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by John kuehn » Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:53 am

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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?

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Wouldn't be surprised. Nice pic john.

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Last post by TWrenn
Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:55 am
WTB K.R. WILSON / TULARE SWAP MEET

Last post by Mark Chaffin « Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:17 am
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by Mark Chaffin » Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:16 am

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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.

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Oops! Posted in the wrong section. :roll:

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Last post by Mark Chaffin
Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:17 am
Chickasha pick up

Last post by Belliott3 « Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:04 am

by Belliott3 » Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:04 am

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

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Last post by Belliott3
Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:04 am
Cutting Mica on generator

Last post by Scott_Conger « Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:56 pm
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by Paperman » Sat Mar 04, 2023 1:11 pm

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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.

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Interesting setup...never seen one before...and it is indeed in gorgeous shape. Nice acquisition!

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:56 pm
Sometimes you just gotta go Super Heavy Extreame Duty

Last post by Scott_Conger « Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:54 pm
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by ironhorse » Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:14 pm

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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....

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Dan

so glad you posted that...I was thinking the same thing but wondered if I failed to see something obvious.

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:54 pm
Philomena Cunk....The Model T

Last post by m_p_dean@yahoo.com « Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:44 pm
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by DanTreace » Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:44 am

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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! ;)

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For having no sound system, it makes a lot of noise.

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Last post by m_p_dean@yahoo.com
Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:44 pm
Noise

Last post by Moxie26 « Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:02 am
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by Flyingpiper59 » Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:48 pm

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I can’t figure out this noise or where it is coming from…any ideas?
Thanks and Cheers

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Hey Flying Piper 59 ...... Any update on your noise problem?

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Last post by Moxie26
Fri Mar 10, 2023 11:02 am
Chickasha Pick Up Orders

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:58 pm
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by Ashley » Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:20 pm

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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...

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Bump …

FJ

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Last post by FreighTer Jim
Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:58 pm
Sudden Erratic Steering that could have been catastrophic!

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:44 pm
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by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:34 pm

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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...

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It will ride better with cleaned and lubricated springs.

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Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:44 pm
Newest Addition To Collection Arrived By Mail Today

Last post by ModelTWoods « Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:11 pm
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by ModelTWoods » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:58 pm

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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...

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lang's sells the gaskets and you can buy the rim and lens from
No matter, still a great score!

I knew Lang's , Snyder's, and possibly Chaffin's carry the gaskets. I was not aware of the rim and or red lens, being available from any vendor as a reproduction. I doubt that any one low enough on funds to pay his bill at an auto parts store, would...

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Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:11 pm
Rear end

Last post by South park zephyr « Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:19 pm
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by Jerry Young » Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:26 pm

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

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Email sent

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Last post by South park zephyr
Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:19 pm
Canopy Top for TT Cab

Last post by RajoRacer « Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:42 pm
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by AandTman » Tue Feb 21, 2023 1:50 pm

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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

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Superb job there, Don !

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Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:42 pm
Stoplight Switch

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:26 pm
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by Model T Ron » Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:41 am

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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.

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I didn't even use the lower mounting hole on the switch, nor did the one I copied from, just the top hole. If at some point if I do need to add a brace at the bottom, wouldn't be too hard.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:26 pm
New Jersey vehicle history

Last post by TRDxB2 « Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:00 pm
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by Chris Haynes » Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:21 pm

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

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So called VIN numbers are now international meaning that there is a database in the cloud keeping track of ownership and accident reports. Since such history didn't start till after 1981 it is unlikely that any information prior to that , other than that of a title that has not been revised. Now when you say history I assume you mean past owners....

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Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:00 pm
Switch and Dash Light

Last post by TRDxB2 « Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:29 am
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by BLB27 » Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:04 pm

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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 have restored many switches and have many more to do., when I have time
Don't take any more of the switch apart! The next step may get you into a can of worms. From what I see just cleaning is all that is necessary. Do not use any graphite in the lock or elsewhere it will short the switch.

Bending the contacts isn't advisable unless its...

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Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:29 am
Hardening valve stems!

Last post by Philip « Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:03 am
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by Les Schubert » Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:25 pm

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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 would rather have the valve wear than the lifter

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Last post by Philip
Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:03 am
YeeeeeeeeeHawwwwwwwww!!!

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by Dollisdad » Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:58 pm

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Agree late 1911! I have an early 1911 without door at the front... I'm not the expert but my thoughts were based on fact.

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Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:48 am
Opinions Please

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:36 am
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by George House » Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:35 pm

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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 ?

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For 100-point correctness, be sure to add a heavy coat of Detroit fly ash!

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Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:36 am
21" Split Rim Worth Salvaging?

Last post by jiminbartow « Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:43 am
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by ModelTWoods » Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:39 am

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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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Wayne. Once the latch is fixed, could you latch the rim closed and use the rim spreader in a different direction to convert the oval to a circle? I have a Hercules rim spreader and it really made easy work of changing out my (5) 52 year old Universal tires for a new set of (5) Goodyear tires in the summer of ‘22. Jim Patrick...

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Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:43 am
Mounting Aermore whistle

Last post by modeltbarn « Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:48 pm
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by Reno Speedster » Thu Mar 02, 2023 1:49 pm

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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.

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I've mounted them both ways, and was happiest with the tubes forward.

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:48 pm
Got this today

Last post by Mark Gregush « Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:33 pm
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by Will_Vanderburg » Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:39 pm

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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!

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I got some carbon today also, but mine is for making brushes. ;)

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:33 pm
Mounting engine splash pans

Last post by Carl « Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:47 pm
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by Reno Speedster » Sat Feb 25, 2023 6:42 pm
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I have a pair of engine splash pans that have been laying around in the shop that I am going to put on my 22. But, I can’t find any pictures of how they mount on the frame. Can anyone show pictures or give advice on how they mount? Thanks.

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OK,OK,,,,,,Y’all convinced me …….!!!!
I just ,,two days ago ,,took the driver’s side off …..
I don’t have the one for the passenger side ,,,so I guess I’ll be on the lookout for a ‘26 passenger side one ….
I wonder how I got along all these years ,,without ‘em……
Just getting this ‘26 on the road ….All my other T’s n TTs never had them …Meaning...
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Last post by Carl
Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:47 pm
Grounding a battery horn.

Last post by Humblej « Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:43 pm
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by Reno Speedster » Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:13 pm

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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...

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Just clean the contact areas of the head, block, and horn bracket.

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:43 pm
Reluctant Ruckstell Resolved

Last post by 5 WoodenWheels « Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:46 pm
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by 5 WoodenWheels » Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:54 pm

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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...

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Gerrit if this is your first Ruckstell you need to know the the swing to engage & disengage is a very short stroke not like a manual transmission. If you already know that please disregard. Best John

Yes, first Ruckstell. That's helpful to know about the throw to engage/disengage. I'll get someone who's familiar with shifting one to ride along...

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:46 pm
Data plate on early Holley carb

Last post by RGould1910 « Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:40 pm
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by RGould1910 » Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:57 am

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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?

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Yea the one that has a Crescent plate

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:40 pm
Noise follow-up

Last post by Dennis Prince « Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:58 pm
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by Flyingpiper59 » Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:36 pm

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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!

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I had a camshaft that had .007 runout on the gear end and it made the same knocking noise for 100,000 miles before I finally figured out the problem, you might check for that, I also had a fan pulley with end play make a similar noise. Good luck.

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Last post by Dennis Prince
Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:58 pm
Model T Bible

Last post by speedytinc « Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:30 pm
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by Dennis_Brown » Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:38 pm

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

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There is really a Model T Service Bible! I have one. I've only seen one other. It has a leather cover, with gold leaf lettering and the owners name.

Truly a Bible. It reminds me of Paper Moon
I can see a guy getting a list of new T owners & showing up @ the farm with the man's name in gold leaf.

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Last post by speedytinc
Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:30 pm
Who developed Model T three point suspension?

Last post by Art M « Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:33 pm
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by BuddyTheRoadster » Sun Mar 05, 2023 4:06 pm

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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?

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Three legged milking stools were around long before automobiles.

Art Mirtes

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:33 pm
TT Truck Steering Gear Bracket

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:10 pm
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by BUSHMIKE » Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:58 am

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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...

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It's important to use the hardwood block and all the original bolts. After running a new assembly a few dozen miles, re-check all fasteners and the pitman nut for tightness, then safety wire or install cotter pins where appropriate.

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Wed Mar 08, 2023 12:10 pm
Ruckstell Question

Last post by RGould1910 « Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:33 am
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by Plankhill » Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:59 pm

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

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The only piece interchangeable between a Ruckstell and Perfecto is the large ball bearing.

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:33 am
No pictures

Last post by Original Smith « Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:10 am
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by RGould1910 » Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:36 pm

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

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It looks like that wheel would fit right on either one of my '13s with no problem, color and all!

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Last post by Original Smith
Wed Mar 08, 2023 11:10 am
Propane for Lamps?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:57 am
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by mortier » Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:12 pm

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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

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Propane mixed with air to obtain complete combustion burns with a blue flame and is nearly useless for illumination. Propane is high in BTU content, and burning it releases a lot of heat. You could probably flood a burner with propane to get a yellow flame, but that would likely cause lenses and reflectors to soot up in a short time, and it would...

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:57 am
Originality vs Cost vs Downgrade

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:46 am
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by Alan Long » Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:14 am

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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....

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Early Model Ts are very rare, and early Ts with little or no modification are extremely rare. The later models are more widely available, with a few being near-original, and others available in about every condition possible.

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:46 am
Spanish Moss

Last post by Kaiser « Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:58 am
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by 70boss2wv » Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:42 am

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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...

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I have a lot of loose hair of late, I see an opportunity here :D

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Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:58 am
1913/14 rear end backing plates

Last post by Dan McEachern « Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:40 pm
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by Craig E. Luton » Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:25 pm

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

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Malleable iron

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Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:40 pm
Avoiding Flat Tires

Last post by Poppie « Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:31 pm
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by Jugster » Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:45 am

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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...

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I agree with you Steve, and my wife has a different opinion.
The only non demountable rims are on the front of our TT....n

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Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:31 pm
Furious Flapping Foiled

Last post by 5 WoodenWheels « Tue Mar 07, 2023 8:10 pm
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by TXGOAT2 » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:06 pm

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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...

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I came for the alliteration. Glad you resolved the problem although I can't say I know what it was.

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Tue Mar 07, 2023 8:10 pm
Marietta Swap meet

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by Tmooreheadf » Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:21 am

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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...

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This was the best year ever. Lots of new faces and the most buyers that I recall. Were going to bring more T and A parts next year. Its great to be able to help our hobby grow. Thanks Country Roads T and A Club, you all did an extraordinary job hosting the great event. My guys are looking forward to next years event to be even bigger.

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Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:36 pm
TT Rocky Mtn Brakes for TT Available

Last post by tom_strickling « Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:23 pm
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by TTtom » Fri Feb 08, 2019 5:20 pm

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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...

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WERE THESE EVER MADE?

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Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:23 pm
Yelowstone 1924 - Old Photo

Last post by Rich Eagle « Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:01 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:26 am

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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

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Thanks Thomas. Here is some more.
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And a Dodge or two.
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Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:01 pm
Jim's Red Speedster

Last post by Rich Eagle « Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:56 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:54 pm

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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...

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Jim was full of fun and often appeared wearing some strange hat with google eyes.
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And again!
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Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:56 pm
Rocky Mtn brakes

Last post by Norman Kling « Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:43 pm
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by Dennis_Brown » Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:35 pm

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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...

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I'm sure what Dennis is refering to are the currently manufactured Rocky Mountain Brakes. Made in Temecula Ca. These have better stopping because of the large drums. The original Rocky mountain used the small drums of the T. The ones currently available are similar to the AC brakes.
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:43 pm
1916 with accessory hood?

Last post by Steve Jelf « Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:05 pm
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by RichTrific » Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:31 pm

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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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Back in the black period brass was old ...
... and oak furniture was painted. It was in the oak revival of the fifties and sixties that paint on a lot of old oak furniture was stripped and replaced with a clear finish.

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Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:05 pm
Bring up the rear

Last post by old_charley « Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:07 am
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by Dollisdad » Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:51 am

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Picture #13 looked familiar. Pages 24 and 25 of Murray Fahnestock's Fast Ford Handbook:
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Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:07 am
Spring training

Last post by Dollisdad « Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:50 am
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by Dollisdad » Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:47 am

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Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:50 am
Question re repairing a carb part

Last post by RGould1910 « Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:12 pm
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by RGould1910 » Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:47 am

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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...

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Got 'er done. Carefully heated the arm, let it cool and bent it straight. Took a few passes as I was very careful and went slow. I still. need to bead blast the arm to remove the discoloration. Thanks for the comments.
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Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:12 pm
Something is draging on inside of rear brake drum, what is it

Last post by Norman Kling « Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:29 pm
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by bmklawt » Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:28 am

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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...

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Good! Hope that was it.
Norm

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Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:29 pm
Help determine value of my centerdoor

Last post by Wrigley « Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:31 pm
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by Wrigley » Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:03 am

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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...

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TXGOAT2 the brake pedal activates the trans brake, as well as the outside brake shoes at the rear wheels. Screenshot_20230306-185109_Gallery.jpg I always felt comfortable with the brakes going forward , backward down the ramp....not so much. I believe self activating comes into play going forward? Might need to adjust linkage so more pressure is...

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Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:31 pm
30x3 1/2 clincher rims

Last post by Allan « Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:54 pm
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by Arnie » Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:29 pm

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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.

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I would have expected all clincher rims would have fixed lugs by 1926. The Kelsey loose lug rims were used in the early 20's. Do your wheels have the depression in the inside diameter of the felloe, on which the loose lug rests? If not, Interchangeability then depends on the wheel manufacturer. Hayes rims had a foot on the lug which requires a...

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Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:54 pm
TT rear end

Last post by BUSHMIKE « Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:40 pm
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by BUSHMIKE » Fri Mar 03, 2023 6:16 pm

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

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Steven,
It came apart in the order you described. Hardest part was getting the pin out of the brake adjuster. It was mashed off center and was difficult to gage the center in drilling the pilot with a center drill. It fought me all the way out. Anyway, thanx for the help!

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Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:40 pm
Sealing freeze plugs

Last post by JohnH « Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:49 pm
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by Reno Speedster » Sun Mar 05, 2023 4:12 pm

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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?

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I use a dished Australian 2 cent coin sealed with JB weld.

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Mon Mar 06, 2023 4:49 pm
1914 rear end leaks

Last post by Rich Eagle « Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:17 pm
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by Craig E. Luton » Mon Dec 05, 2022 7:43 pm

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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,

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I seriously staked and peened the nuts. It is a good question.
Rich
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Mon Mar 06, 2023 3:17 pm

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