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Last weekend on a tour someone said that my left rear wheel was leaning in at the top this is what I found, I'm guessing it shouldn't be 2 pieces?

The things I get into! I like helping folks out but I might be out of my league on this one. A local widow got my name that I knew something about Model T's, so she asked me to troubleshoot this car. It runs pretty good for a while but then starts backfiring and ultimately quits. It has a RAJO head and a Ruxtell rear axle. Oh, and a distributor....

I have only driven My 24 Coupe a few times but last weekend i noticed it was weaker than before. the transition from first to second was slower to gain speed. Also when i start it it wont start at full retard spark only about half. Then at the end of a pretty short ride it started surging? lurching like it was running out of gas. it was at hi revs...

I've been working with a friend on 1914 frame bracket to firewall bolts. First, the bolts seem to be a type of step bolt, possibly of Fords design. The head diameter of these bolts appear to be 7/8-15/16 diameter about 1 1/2 long. That head size seems a little large, but checking a known unrestored 13 verifies this. Next, the 5/16 nuts are thick...

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I have a decent magneto horn that will never use since my cars have generators. I would like to test it to confirm it works before offering it for sale. Any hints on the best way to do that using my car?

How far up from the steering column hole is the terminal block placed in INCHES on a wooden firewall?

Have 2 Hayes demountable rims for a 24' touring where most of the clincher seems to be in good shape but there are a few places where it is bent in and needs to be straightened out and a few places where it is sharp and needs to be filed down. Looking for some advice on repairing these rims. My experience was that there was not much out there in...

I need some help - I'm not much on Model T charging circuits.

Our 1924 T has two 6-volt batteries, and runs on six volts. She always runs on the battery, my not yet being ready to tackle the non-functioning magneto circuit. She is starting and running well, but the ammeter reads negative about 5 amps, with no lights on, and stays at negative 5...

Years ago wooden Model T gas tank fuel level rulers were readily available. I don't see them anymore and would like to know if anyone is reproducing them .

I'm finally getting around to rebuilding some Holley NH carbs. Today I stuck a new throttle shaft into each one to see if the hole is wallered out . Checking twelve bodies, I found the hole worn enough for the shaft to wobble in twelve of them. Some wobbled a little, and some wobbled a lot, but all were worn. From this I assume that most of the NH...

Hi all,

Well I have constructed an engine stand so I can stand the whole assembly on end to check and set mag gaps, run out and 4th main alignment. I struggled for ages to get the transmission shaft to be better than 5 thou run out and then gave up and got it cleaned up in a lathe. Now I have less than two thou at shaft end. Then I found my...

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Any updates on progress of the Miller Head project?

I have just finished fitting five 1970 model Olympic tyres I found last winter. They had shrunk an inch in diameter and had to be stretched over a series of deflated 14 tyre/rim combinatios of varying diameters. The final stretch was done on a 23 split rim. This one had a tiny hole in the tube, so off it came for patching.
Notice the wide foot...

Can the smaller brake drum in an earlier transmission be replaced with the larger 1926 brake drum if you use the 4-dip crankcase oil pan or
does the entire transmission have to be replaced?

Bill

Bill Coyle, 54, pasted away last night. He had been an active participant of this forum and a charter member of the Firelands Timeless T's Model T Club, which formed in 2015. Late that year he was diagnosed with colon cancer. He fought it for over seven years.
Bill had a BS Mechanicl Engineering degree. He and his father rebuilt several model ts...

There has been quite a bit of interest on the MTFCA swap page in transmission bushing reamers, especially the reamers used with the KR Wilson transmission bushing reaming machine. For those who are unfamiliar with the Wilson Transmission Reaming process Here is a photograph showing the 5 different reamers that Wilson sold:...

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Speedster Tour in Virginia

Can't make it to Nebraska for the International Speedster Trials and Reunion?
June 21-24 will have a tour in the east. Application is above.

Hello all, can someone tell me the exact measurements for cutting down a drive shaft & drive shaft housing for a Moore under drive accessory trans for a T cheers Warwick.

A friend has this cover. Is it likely a genuine early one?
If not, it is very well hand made. The mounting flange is perfect. The soldered seam on the side is neatly formed, and the end fits precisely, with a slight roll over on the sides.

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A bit new to all this. Engine was vertical on the engine stand when I put a new magneto on. Put the transmission assy on to measure the gap. Too big, so I put shims under the Magneto and put the assy back on and checked the gap. All the gaps were anywhere from .035 to .042. A little wide but I figured I would give it a try. Once I buttoned...

This has got to be one of the most unique Model TT accessories ever made. The driver has to carefully align the setup with the buried valve. There is an odometer type counter on the shaft to confirm the number of turns open or close. Note: this is on a Canadian chassis with the horn button on top of the steering wheel. Not sure if the name-tag on...

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I am restoring a 1916 Touring car. I have only the metal for the seat back and I am sure there was some wood in the seat. Could someone take a picture of their seat back with only the seat and framework and send it?. Thank you in advance.
Campbell Tellman II
Beaufort,NC

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The route of pinstriping on all 1926-‘27 improved Model T’s are very simple. Start on one side at the back bottom of the front column and move forward, following the bottom curvature of the column, continue up the column, just below the center hinge, double back and continue across below the belt all the way around the car and back down the column...

I am about ready to mount my front fenders but am not sure what holes are only for the fenders, I know the hood shelves use a few of them too.

Does anyone have a pic or say which holes are dedicated to fenders before the shelves go in?

Thanks,
Jim

I am getting ready to install a rebuilt starter in my 1927 coupe. Attached are photos of my original bendix. I would appreciate opinions on whether or not it is useable, or if I should purchase a new one.

I assume what is shown on left end of the teeth is normal wear. Is this a problem?

The end of the tooth, where the screw driver points in the...

Doing an engine rebuild and found camshaft bearings epoxied in place! Why would this have been done and any recommendations for undoing it?

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Join us at the Little Hershey Swap Meet & Bob's Sale May 20th, 2023.
Enter at gate 3 this year. 6 am. Bob's will have the shop open from 9 am till it slows down, stop by the swap meet then come to Bob's only about 12 miles or so from the meet
7826 Forest Hills Rd
Loves Park, IL
Questions on swap meet contact Dave @ 815-979-4544
Bob's 815-633-7244

Touring Body/top bows for sale on Green Bay FB.
-Don’t know Seller
-Don’t know if still for sale
-Don’t know if worth ask
Just thought I would mention

Are radiator emblems safe to use? What's the best way to attach them?

Jay had posted an ad for an Air Friction Carb. It got me thinking.
They show up at swap meets fairly regularly and don't demand a high price.
Does anyone here have experience in running one on their Model T?
How did it start? Any increase/decrease in performance?
Harry Lillo
Calgary

Hello all! I recently bought a 1923 pickup and this spotlight came with it. I love it. Half of the bracket is missing. I’m wondering if there’s an easy fix (I saw a windshield wiper bracket in a catalog). Or maybe somewhere there’s someone with an extra? If all else fails I might cut a pipe in half, weld a flat piece on it and tap it. Any advice...

My brother sent me this video. I particularly like the way they assembled the wheels. They sure didn't waste much time doing anything. A job I'd spend hours on they do in seconds. Enjoy!

Hey I am not finding front carpet for the closed cars. The vendors have the rubber mats for the open cars but no carpet mats. Do you just find some carpet and cut your own or does someone offer the carpet.

Any reason why they say the rubber mats will not fit the closed cars?

My 24 Coupe is being picked up next week so I will have her soon. My first T is a 1915 Touring but I wanted a closed car because we have many winter days that are nice for driving but not so nice for open car driving. I happen to like the Coupe but I do not see so much love for this style. How could you not love something like Elizabeth pictured...

I recently installed a Stromberg LF carb on my speedster. Nice looking, but not only !
The engine starts very well, much better than with NH. Work well, but not enough drive to claim that it outperformed NH.
One issue (well known on these carbs), the float needle does not seal well on its seat. After lapping the needle on its seat, the leakage...

When I installed Rocky Mountain brakes on my 14 Touring car I noticed the brake rods were very close to the running board truss rods. When I push on the brakes the two rods get so close together that they often rattle together quite loudly. I really don't want to bend the rods so I have been thinking about splitting a rubber hose and covering one...

I have to laugh, a speedometer for a Model T that goes to 75 MPH? That's optimism!

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I think I am going to need a horn on the 24 Coupe that I will be getting soon as all photos indicate that the horn is MIA. That said I came across a reproduction horn from Texas T that looks like it might do the trick. Has anyone purchased this re-pop? Is it any good? Appreciate your feedback as they are proud of it at $234.95.

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I am looking at a 1910 Touring car without a windshield and would like to know how tall the car is with the top up and to the top of the windshield. I need to make sure it can fit in my garage. I would like to put a new windshield on it. The current owner never put the top on it and the car does not have a windshield, although it does have a top....

Strap it to an eastbound trailer on I90 in Montana. Finally getting it moved to it's new home.

I thought it would be interesting to show the coupe from the same view but at a different time.

Just 13 days before the one day only Marietta, Ohio swap meet. Dave Nolting trans drums, Kevin Prus heads, The Coil Dr., Brent Mize, Buckeye Electric, the Lucius Family Mag coils and Ron’s Machine shop will all be there. 90 booths with model T and A parts. Lunch served in a heated building.
Meet starts at 7:00 am and runs to 3:00 pm.
Come join the...

Sun - Jan 22nd - NH Dust Off Members Ride - VIDEO
Fri-Sun Feb 3 to 5 - Bingham, ME, - 23rd Annual Meet
Sat - Feb 11th - Andover, NH - Vintage Snowmobile Meet
Sun - Feb 12th - Sutton, NH - Muster Field Farm - Ice Cutting
Sat - Feb 18th - Thornton, NH - Model T's & Tucker Sno-Cats
Sat - Feb 25th - Groton, NH - Members Ride
Sat - Mar 4th - Sat...

Bruce. Since you are close to finishing your Coupe you’ll need to think about pinstriping. Below is a thread with several photos showing the proper way to pinstripe 1926-‘27 Model T’s equipped with a pillar in front of the front door. Jim Patrick

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I am a new Model T owner and have a question about the slow speed pedal shaft. I am replacing the band liners on my 1925 Runabout. The previous owner had removable ends on the bands but they were installed with the removable ear on the right side. Also the slow speed pedal shaft extends all the way through the hogs head into the adjustment hole on...

The body and frame are finally back together. One big step in the restoration of my coupe.

What sequence do the plash panels, fenders, and running boards go back on?

I am in the process of restoring a 26 roadster pickup. I have brand new body mounting wood and am wondering if people put any finish on them like spar varnish.
I am pretty sure that Henry didn’t put anything on them but was wondering what people might use.

So what would be some simple modifications to get a little more go out of your T? I take it a High Compression Head is the most bang for your buck? Not looking to anything major just maybe not slow down so much on a hill.

Using KR Wilson boring bar frame with adjustable cutters and thought it was seated against the false cam, it wasn't! No big deal, over cut the front main anyway so need to redo. Looks like I bored it off center and more than likely redo the center too as it is close to final cut, poo! The rear still has plenty of babbitt to get it in alignment....

My unrestored 26 has some quirks in the transmission that I wanted to see what y'all think is the cause. In low gear, when pulling out it wants be jerk quite a bit until it finally grabs and goes. I have driven other T's that are much smoother. The second quirk is that when stopping,just before it completely quits rolling and holding the brake, it...

No date, photo locates the business at Capital and A , but I'm having trouble visualizing the location. I believe Rich Eagle has an original tire cover with the Bonneville Auto imprint.

I found a few of these in a box has a Ford script part number looks like T 1125 B
Any idea what this is,
Thank you, Bob

Guys, don’t forget Valentines Day is tomorrow. If you’re like me you don’t care if you wife or girlfriend gets you anything, but they sure care, so don’t forget to get her a nice card, candy or a gift to let her know you care. Jim Patrick

I'm working on a tranny for a friend who doesn't want to put any more money into it than he has to. The engine/trans will go into a truck which will be driven very little. He says that he went into the engine and it looks good. The reason I'm working on it is that it has a cracked brake drum. My friend found a useable brake drum and asked me to...

Just a reminder that February 27 is that last day to register for the Annual Meeting, held this year in Las Vegas. The Southern Nevada Model T Club has been working hard to make this a great event so don't miss out on the fun!

You can find the registration form on page 11 of the Jan/Feb issue of the Vintage Ford or register at...

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I have an electric horn on my 1920 T now, but have just purchased a magneto horn.
How would I hook it up?

Many thanks.

I have responded to a couple of threads lately, but they have not loaded. Has anyone had the same problem? Maybe even this will not post.

Allan from down under.

I think I am going to need a horn on the 24 Coupe that I will be getting soon as all photos indicate that the horn is MIA. That said I came across a reproduction horn from Texas T that looks like it might do the trick. Has anyone purchased this re-pop? Is it any good? Appreciate your feedback as they are proud of it at $234.95.

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Does anyone know where I might be able to acquire just the copy (or background) for a key rack as pictured? I can make the board to which it attaches. All I need is the paper “artwork”. I put together the one pictured many years ago and the decades have not been kind.

Thanks kindly in advance, Tom

I am working on hooking up the control rods to the steering column of my 26 speedster and I knew I had issues with the timer rod being bent up so I ordered a new 1. But I thought my throttle rod was fine.
Well I finally got those tiny ,teeny, iddy bitty,soft as peanut butter, ,pins drove into the little cast pieces that go o the handle rods, I...

This is probably been discussed,,but here it goes ….
Need some tips on disassembling the sediment bowl/ valve …
How does everybody else do it …Tricks …??
Thanks in advance …Car

I am about to embark on finishing my 1912 John Brown Model 19 brass headlamps. Since they were apart when I got them I want to be sure I am assembling them correctly. A couple of questions:

1. Is the wire retainer as shown in the pictures correct for retaining the headlight lens? I have a few of different design so thought I would ask you folks...

Is anyone reproducing the timers for the early Model T's like in the picture?
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The Ford dealer went all out and even hired a brass band ! I find it curious that a newer car is powering the float. Maybe a lot of '14 cars yet in inventory ? :lol:

Does anyone have a pic of the Lucas 33x5 tires on a TT? I would really like to see them on a truck.

After taking a through inventory of the 25 Touring purchased last summer, I discovered a lot of pieces missing. Looked for individual pieces/parts and ran across a COMPLETE 24 rolling chassis W/ Ruckstell! Picked up the whole chassis for the price of the Ruckstell alone.

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I don't remember where this one came from. Maybe here. It seemed like a nice one. The condition is interesting as well as the luggage rack, extended top rests and relocated tail lamp.
Maybe someone knows more.

Putting new valves in 1922 engine. Should both valves be closed when No. 1 piston is at TDC.

How deep can you go in and still be driving ? Has this driver given up ? Has the T ? Did he get his feet wet ? How wet has your Model T been and still surfaced under its own power ? :lol:

(photo: WW I training situation in England, 1916)

hi there guys can i ask witch is the best most reliable carb for my ford model t i have a carb on it but is a bit contrary, my T is an 1910 open valve ,

Going through my 27 T. Bolts look good, reuse or replace? Going to aluminum pistons, overbored, new babbitt and ground crankshaft.

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The Model T Ford Club of New Zealand's 30th anniversary rally is currently underway in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island.

Great time being had by all :-)

The following is from the Otago Daily Times front page for

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You can see video at:

With the cost of camshaft bearings being $125.00 each (front or center) in the last catalogs that I have from Chaffins, Langs, and Snyders, and with the in stock availability at any vendor in question, is there a problem with using used cam bearings on a brand new camshaft? If a pair of used cam bearings, lightly oiled, fit a new camshaft without...

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would any one know what this is and what it fits. I had another view but it would not post

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I took the 1911 out for about a ten mile drive yesterday. The temperature here was in the high fifties and the roads were nice and dry. The Model T has been stored in my enclosed trailer all winter. It was so happy to be out it has given me four free starts in a row. I primed it by pulling the choke out with 3 quarter turns of the crank, turned...

I am now a not so proud member of the I dropped a tool in the transmission like an idiot club. My dad and I took everything apart and after what felt like forever we finally fished it out. We were so happy after we put the hogshead and starter back on, we couldn't wait to start it up and go for a drive! But we were pretty disappointed when I...

While Champion X was the spark plug most used in the Model T, Ford used a few other brands, and many more companies produced aftermarket plugs in the ½ NPT size. Today many of the other plugs are scarce, so it can be difficult and/or expensive to put together a working set. But there are some brands that were produced in such numbers that you can...