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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.

Can’t log in? Want to test posting pics without causing clutter here? You don’t have to have a userid to post, and you don’t even have to give your info, just post away and...

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toque tube seal removal help

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:31 am
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by Chuck Stevens » Sat Oct 29, 2022 8:22 am

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There is a seal behind the speedo gear and the front bearing, does anyone have any ideas on how to remove it without taking off the toque tube?

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Thanks, I was in the wrong web site, it is a 34 v8, same as model A I assume.

Just checked my Victor Page book, yes, they are the same. I forgot, you also need to take the speedometer drive off first.
Was the other site Fordbarn.com? If not, suggest signing up there too. Pretty good replies and active web site.

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Sun Oct 30, 2022 11:31 am
1910 Tlouring car and Darel 1948

Last post by ModelT46 « Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:27 pm
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by ModelT46 » Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:50 pm

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This photo of my 1910 and I was taken in 1948 at our home on Morgan Ave. South in Richfield MN. I was 16 at that time. I bought the T in September of 1946 from the Pure Oil Co. in Minneapolis. It was a former parade car . They had brought it 1931 in Chicago,IL. I was painted yellow and had Pure Oil decals on each door. It had 1942 license plates...

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I am the only left of those pictured and including the person taking each photo.

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Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:27 pm
A easy fix

Last post by DHort « Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:11 pm
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by Mountainrider » Sat Oct 29, 2022 5:47 pm

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Took a nice ride this afternoon on some our Berkshire dirt roads. Along the way the exhaust nut loosened up and exhaust pipe fell off. I’m glade I keep a tool box with me all the time. Was able to get it back together and enjoy the rest of the ride. Two stranger stop to enquirer if I needed any help. Made it home but before putting back in the...

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I keep the exhaust wrench in my car as well. I have had that pipe clamp come off and glad I had the wrench.

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Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:11 pm
Welcome Long Island Model T Club

Last post by JTT3 « Sat Oct 29, 2022 9:56 pm
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by KLTagert » Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:58 pm

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Help me welcome the newest MTFCA club, the “Model T Ford Club of Long Island”.

Thanks to Bob Coiro for putting in the time and effort to help create this club and insure the continuance of this great hobby.
Bob can be reached at jugflyer@aol.com

Kathy Tagert

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Sat Oct 29, 2022 9:56 pm
Center Door Sedan Return Address Stamp

Last post by George Mills « Sat Oct 29, 2022 6:34 pm
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by danungar » Fri Oct 28, 2022 11:17 am

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Does anyone know any custom stamp manufacturers that offer a Center Door Sedan image? My grandparents used to have a really cool stamp that featured the same model of car that he previously owned and now I own and care for. Here is an example of the stamp they had:
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Actually yes. But you have to do some homework! I’ve now lost the links as my custom stamp drawers are ‘full’

Go on Google and just search rubber stamp and a few clicks later you’ll find a site or two that will allow uploading you own image!

Then you find a picture edit software…it’s standard avail in Windows pre 10, and you can modify that...

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Sat Oct 29, 2022 6:34 pm
How to change float level in WheelerSchebler/(StrombergOF)

Last post by Bruce Compton « Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:57 pm
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by DHort » Sat Oct 01, 2022 1:58 am

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I have a Wheeler Schebler, but it is the same as a Stromberg. If the float is set too high on the stromberg, how do you change it ? And how do you measure it so it is correct? I keep flooding and this is my next step
Thank you

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Dave : Here are some pics of the two W-S carb I have, both with the enrichening valve and showing the heat stove I made from copper pipe.It works great but gets really hot and tarnishes quickly.

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Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:57 pm
What is the condition of my engine?

Last post by Vonau « Sat Oct 29, 2022 3:29 pm
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by Vonau » Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:17 pm

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Hi

I want to get a 1926 Made in Canada Touring that has been parked for a long time back on the road. I'm new to the hobby and could use some good advice from experienced T people.

The previous owner had the Ford done at a workshop three years ago. Among other things, they worked on the valve seats, replaced the oil and got the engine running....

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Hi

No, the magneto plates did not rub. I measured the distance. it was around 0.4 . With the crankshaft pushed towards the rear, it was 0.6 . I don't think that would have worked well.

greetings from Switzerland

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Sat Oct 29, 2022 3:29 pm
Another speedometer

Last post by Will_Vanderburg « Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:34 pm
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by Will_Vanderburg » Thu Oct 27, 2022 3:55 pm

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Got this today. It has plastic dials. I did have to add a trip meter gear and trip meter knob.

I got it at a great deal.

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Now added to my dash bracket.

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Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:34 pm
Stewart 160

Last post by Will_Vanderburg « Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:30 pm
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by Will_Vanderburg » Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:27 pm

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I had recently taken apart a Stewart 160 that I bought for parts a year ago. The dials were swollen and upon disassembly, they crumbled. The trip mechanism was also frozen.

Fast forward to a few days ago, I purchased on the forum a set of parts of a 160 which had a few broken pieces but good dials. It didn’t come with glass.

I combined the...

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The 160 I just bought at Russ’s suggestion has PLASTIC dials. Woo Hoo!

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Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:30 pm
Original Truckford one ton conversion.

Last post by Nv Bob « Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:50 am
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by Pep C Strebeck » Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:50 pm

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I came across this video yesterday showing the conversion of a standard Model T to a one ton truck using the Truckford conversion.

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My Kalamazoo truck frame had a 2 foot drive line extentions easily modified for auxs trans
Neat conversion
The drive tube extention had a squared saft and collars that slipped on to run in bearings
Adding 2 feet+ to a TT mske big truck

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Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:50 am
Cutaway Illustration Questions

Last post by Flivver « Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:56 am
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by Flivver » Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:06 am

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I was studying this beautiful cutaway illustration by Yoshihiro Imomoto. It is called a 1926 Model T Touring... but I think it might employ some artistic license. To my amateur Model T enthusiast eyes, it is clearly an Improved Ford body and front fenders, but it seems to be on an earlier chassis. For example, it has an earlier firewall, earlier...

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Thank you for the link! I searched the forum before posting my question, because I inevitably discover that anything that occurs to me has already been discussed. But in this case I could not find anything... until now!

From a 1979 issue of the Japanese magazine
“Car Graphic”.

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Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:56 am
A good(?) hood question (Pictures Added)

Last post by Allan « Sat Oct 29, 2022 3:13 am
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by Reno Speedster » Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:10 am

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So, bad news first, my wife managed to catch Covid last weekend and brought it home to me. We held out this long but you can only be so careful. It is not really bad so far, but it’s enough to keep me out of the shop. However, being laid up does not keep me from cruising the site and thinking about things to buy and do. By the way, whoever got the...

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While you might be able to fit low hood side panels to high hood top panels, there is no way the hood can get anywhere near fitting like this one does. The high radiator top panels will be wider at the front, and way wider at the rear. If these panels are bent to conform to a low firewall, the side hinge pin will be way low at the back, and the...

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Last post by Allan
Sat Oct 29, 2022 3:13 am
Tickin thru Time Gone??

Last post by tom_strickling « Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:52 pm
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by Tim D » Fri Oct 28, 2022 5:14 pm

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I have been on a waiting list since July for a turn signal kit from them. Left a few messages in the last month no answer .Just wanting to know if I should do something now . No hard feelings.

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The folks that produce them were in charge of the MTFCI summer tour for 2022, quite a time consuming project. I can understand why they would be behind in their orders. Give them a call, they are good people.

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Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:52 pm
Ever Ready Automatic starter

Last post by FlyingMerkel « Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:23 pm
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by FlyingMerkel » Fri Oct 28, 2022 5:54 pm

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Has anyone here ever come across an Ever Ready Automatic starter? During the brass era they were a short lived company that made mechanical, spring operated, starters. Basically the running engine winds up the spring, and when you go to start your vehicle again, you can release the spring to crank over the car. These starters were made in three...

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Yeah, there’s the smaller automobile version. Thanks Rich! I’m hoping someone has a motorcycle version on the shelf somewhere.

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Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:23 pm
Model T Halloween

Last post by DHort « Fri Oct 28, 2022 6:46 pm
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by RVA23T » Fri Oct 28, 2022 5:14 pm

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You ALL know this is authentic and period correct!

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One size fits most. RALOL

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Fri Oct 28, 2022 6:46 pm
26 27 front spring loose

Last post by Scott_Conger « Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:06 pm
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by 70boss2wv » Sun Oct 23, 2022 5:53 pm

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The front spring on my 27 T is loose. So loose that effects the steering.
I know the motor mount is the correct year, as it has the boss for the front apron, but I'm wondering if it is for a TT, or if the spring is correct for my car? (It's a roadster pickup). With the motor out, and the weight of the frame and body on the wheels, I can easy move...

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It looks to be a 9 leaf, Ton Truck front spring. The spring clamp may be from TT as well. As for the bolt, blowing the picture up makes it look like a square head bolt.

It is all moot, if the spring doesn't go back in (and I don't believe it should, frankly)...at least I would not put it back in.

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:06 pm
Accessory Holley Intake Manifold

Last post by jeffstag « Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:32 pm
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by jeffstag » Thu Oct 27, 2022 6:22 pm

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I was gifted this accessory intake manifold that looks like it like it draws hot air in at the top and out at the bottom to preheat, but I think there must be a matching exhaust manifold that Mayes. Does anyone know anything about this one?

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Damn it. Just missed it

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Last post by jeffstag
Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:32 pm
What brand of headlight forks are these?

Last post by Sarikatime « Fri Oct 28, 2022 1:02 pm

by Sarikatime » Fri Oct 28, 2022 1:02 pm

AE4B975E-3F01-4D15-8888-103175D87001.jpeg I saw this 12? European right hand drive Ford towncar on Facebook. The headlights are pertruding forwards of the radiator. What brand of headlight forks would those have to be to push the headlights that far forward? I really like that look and would like to have it on my 12 towncar.
If someone has a set...

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Fri Oct 28, 2022 1:02 pm
Is this a Model T Ammeter?

Last post by MichaelPawelek « Fri Oct 28, 2022 11:56 am
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by 1925 Touring » Wed Oct 26, 2022 4:49 pm

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I have recently acquired a gauge that looks like it is out of a 26-27 Model T. It's a 20-0-20 gauge. Does this mean that it is strictly Model T, or could it be from a (gasp) new :lol: Model A? Thank you! I apologize for the poor camera quality, it's the best I have that I can upload pictures onto a computer.

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I wonder if this company could be contacted for the earlier Model T ammeter?

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Last post by MichaelPawelek
Fri Oct 28, 2022 11:56 am
Need advice on a tool

Last post by AdminJeff « Fri Oct 28, 2022 11:31 am
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by AdminJeff » Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:51 pm

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I'm trying to remove stuck bearings from Ford Model T starter and generator end housings. It wouldn't be a big deal, but I now have about 10 of these. I've tried heating them but no luck. There's only about 1/8-3/16 of clearance behind the bearing.

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Anyone know of a tool that will remove these short of...

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But you have to have enough dough ! :lol:

Actually cooked dough… I got lost watching videos on YouTube last night and there are dozens showing how to remove a blind bearing with bread. Fascinating.

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Fri Oct 28, 2022 11:31 am
Top iron questions

Last post by George House « Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:50 am
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by tom_strickling » Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:28 am

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What year(s) of roadsters use the same top irons ? Are 22-23-24 the same are 25-26-27 the same?

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Speaking strictly Model years; 1918-22 roadsters used the same top sockets. 1923-25 are interchangeable. Then ‘26-‘27 are same.

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Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:50 am
Look!! now you’ve got that all screwed up!!!

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by Dollisdad » Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:17 am

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The '13 T in the sixth picture is interesting for the thick-line striping on the body and the fact that the color on the hood, fenders, splash aprons, running boards and wheels is different from the body.

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Fri Oct 28, 2022 6:50 am
Stewart Speedometer booklet

Last post by jiminbartow « Fri Oct 28, 2022 12:36 am
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by jiminbartow » Fri Oct 28, 2022 12:33 am

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There have been a lot of speedometer threads lately and I have an original Stewart speedometer booklet that went with the Stewart 160 with the colored numbers that correspond with the type of maintenance that comes due when the colored number comes around. This booklet was necessary to determine which color matched the type of maintenance depicted...

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Back cover

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Fri Oct 28, 2022 12:36 am
Transmission drums, how much wear is too much

Last post by JTT3 « Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:23 pm
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by Arbs » Mon Oct 24, 2022 8:22 pm

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Greetings,

I'm new to the forum and Model T's. I recently picked up a '23 touring and I'm working on a deeper dive into what exactly it is that I purchased. Today I peered into the transmission and gave the drums a once over. I found that the drums had a few grooves in them. The grooves are just deep enough that you can feel them when you run...

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Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:23 pm
Waiting for a train.

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Thu Oct 27, 2022 9:54 pm
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by Dollisdad » Thu Oct 27, 2022 2:22 pm

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Hey there Dan H! How are the Stanleys coming along?

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Oct 27, 2022 9:54 pm
Installing the engine or rear axle first

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Oct 27, 2022 9:52 pm
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by NealW » Thu Oct 27, 2022 2:34 pm

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I have spent the past couple of weeks putting together the pieces of our restored 1911 T touring car. This is the second frame up restoration that I've done, and I have to admit it is a lot more fun putting together clean, painted parts than taking apart a grimy old parts!

Anyway, last week it was time to install the engine. Like the first...

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John, I tried the way shown in the photos, once and only once. Getting it onto its snout was not bad, it was the setting it down that was the issue. My back did not like that at all!

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Oct 27, 2022 9:52 pm
Ruckstell Shift Lock and Internals Questions

Last post by JTT3 « Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:49 pm
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by ShirkWood » Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:45 pm

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A couple of Ruckstell Questions...

1. Can you use the 1926-1927 Ruckstell Shift Lock Assembly on an earlier small drum Ruckstell? I thought I had heard that the later style Shift Lock Assembly (P-158A) for a 1926-27 could be used on an earlier rear axle (1913-25) AND that it helped keep it from jumping out of gear. I have a Ruckstell with an...

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Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:49 pm
Universal "T" education

Last post by Rich P. Bingham « Thu Oct 27, 2022 5:41 pm
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by browning » Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:58 am

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I have read a number of solutions to the problem of extending the fuel shutoff handle from under the car to the outside. For sure the passing of time makes the trip to the ground and to the center of the car further with each birthday and I now find it a quite a chore to make the journey. As a result I often leave the fuel valve on, risking a leak...

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. . . Too old and tired to crawl under the car before and after driving . . .

It's a rude awakening among the kids I play with as we come to learn there's a minimum level of agility that's necessary in order to drive and maintain a Model T. I suppose at some point we'll all have to hang up our spurs . . . ?

As for the saddle horse, I got him...

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Thu Oct 27, 2022 5:41 pm
Way to check magneto during engine buildup

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:43 pm
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by NealW » Thu Sep 22, 2022 6:08 pm

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Our 1915 runabout had the engine rebuilt in 2019 when I was restoring the car, and it easily starts by hand when set to the magneto. I'm currently in the process of putting back together the engine for the 1911 touring that I am restoring, and I also hope that it starts by hand cranking on the magneto.

Ideally it would be nice to know if the mag...

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The magnets will never be any stronger than when first charged. Over time, with use, they will slowly weaken, due to vibration, heat cycling, and perhaps other factors. Bearing thrust faces will wear. The stronger the magnets are initially, the longer they can be expected to provide good service, and the more reliably the car will start under...

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Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:43 pm
Air leaks between valve stems and the guides

Last post by Anton Seelmann « Thu Oct 27, 2022 2:59 pm

by Anton Seelmann » Thu Oct 27, 2022 2:59 pm

Vintage Ford magazine, September/October 2022 issue, page 41 describes how to reduce air leaks between valve stems and the guides: with felt washers are held in place by sheet metal clips. It also says here: they are sold as a complete set. I checked Snyders, Langs and Macs but found nothing. Can someone tell me where I can order this set?
Thanks...

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Thu Oct 27, 2022 2:59 pm
What Year Was This Taken?

Last post by Rich Eagle « Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:43 pm
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by BLB27 » Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:57 pm

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I found this post card in my Dad's old family records. The photo was taken in Rutland, North Dakota. It is a small town in the southeast corner of the state. I was raised in Forman which is 9 miles from Rutland. My Dad's farm was about 7 miles from Rutland.

I purchased my 1927 coupe in 1954 from a farmer located about 15 miles from Rutland. It is...

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What Year Was This Taken? I would say 1914 or so. The shiny paint suggests the cars are new. Acetylene lights with brass trim would be '13 or '14 on a Ford. Electric lights would be likely in 1915.

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:43 pm
Ford Script Kelsey Demountable Rim

Last post by namdc3 « Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:59 am
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by namdc3 » Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:54 pm

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Hi. I’d like to know more information about this rim. It is a Ford 2845B style rim made by Kelsey. One lug is marked with a K and Ford script. On the inside, it is stamped No. 188 and has the same Kelsey stampings (name and patent information) as the fellows in this old post. This rim also has a faint stamp that I think is an 8-24 date but it is...

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I noticed that, Allan. I don’t know if late felloes were designed to universally accept both footed and non-footed lugs, or if those were modified. I also don’t know if those steel spoke wheels just happen to use Kelsey 188 felloes or if those are fully Kelsey wheels. Is the 188 rim made for the 188-felloed steel spoke wheel? If so, why the Ford...

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Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:59 am
'Stromberg OF' manual

Last post by Shannon_in_Texas « Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:48 am
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by Mustang1964s » Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:33 pm

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OK I have my 'Stromberg OF' coming soon.
Now I am looking for information for the carb.
Does anyone have any idea where I can get information?

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Shannon,

I believe Adrian did that above at 11:22 last Tuesday....

George, sorry I wasn't clear. I was meaning the additional material from Stan Howe (if it is not copywrited).

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Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:48 am
New LED bulbs for Miss Molly, my 23 Coupe

Last post by Ralph F « Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:17 am
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by Steve King » Wed Oct 05, 2022 9:25 am

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20221005_080946.jpg New LED headlight bulb on left versus incandescent on right. 23 coupe with 6 volt not running. Just purchased 2 headlight and 2 tailight bulbs from LEDLIGHT.COM for a total of $56 for the 4 bulbs including the shipping. I have no affiliation with this company. I bought the 6000k bright versus 3000k warm. I know that it doesn't...

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I have them in my 15 touring and really like the way they light up. They were easy to install.
Fitz

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Last post by Ralph F
Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:17 am
Wakasha Ricardo Head Information

Last post by 25tfire « Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:00 am
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by 25tfire » Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:04 pm

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What is a Wakasha Ricardo Head very good and possible value?

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Thank you very much for all of the input, I will be checking it for any problems and maybe have it magna fluxed to be sure. Cleaned and roto peened.
Regards to all. Jim

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Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:00 am
Valve Stem Extensions

Last post by Allan « Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:36 am
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by Tadpole » Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:44 am

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Looking to do some learning today, so off to the forum I go!

I am putting new tubes on 20 split rims. I'd like to buy tubes made with metal valve stems (I don't trust my capabilities to fit my own valves) but can't find one with a long enough stem. Any idea where I could get valve stem extensions threaded for dust covers? Thanks!

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Taa, if you use the Dill valve/dust covers shown, there is no need to replace the rubber stem!

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:36 am
Magneto not working

Last post by JRSpada4 « Wed Oct 26, 2022 6:36 pm
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by Robert Bente » Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:06 pm

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I’ve been able to start on battery and switch to magneto with no issues until today.
I’ve checked all the obvious (to me) places, connections and post. Also took apart the switch and found nothing.
I started this morning and mag was functioning, this afternoon nothing.
What am I missing.
Thanks,
Bob

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I had one pull a similar stunt on me once. It was the mag post grounding out internally. You’ll need to remove it completely from the hogshead to check it. Check for continuity between the post to the main body of the pickup.

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Wed Oct 26, 2022 6:36 pm
Model T top bow clamp question

Last post by John kuehn « Wed Oct 26, 2022 6:08 pm
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by John kuehn » Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:19 pm

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Did Model T open cars come with top bow clamps from the factory or were they Ford accessories or after market. I Have one extra that I found going through some T parts that I’m thinning down. My 21 Touring has some that came with it when I found the car in a pasture years ago.
Any information would be appreciated. I don’t think they are being...

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Thanks for the replies! Here is a pic of the one that I have in open position. Looking at T open cars in the old photos that get posted on the forum it seems about half had them and the rest didn’t. The restored T’s are about the same way. As stated the 21 Touring I restored had them on it.

I’m going to list the one I have in the classifieds and...

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Wed Oct 26, 2022 6:08 pm
FJ - The Dean Of Cool Visits A School

Last post by DHort « Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:32 pm
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by FreighTer Jim » Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:28 pm

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A member of Dean Yoder’s family took these images.
He visited a local elementary school in Iowa.

FJ

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Like the hat Dean.

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Last post by DHort
Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:32 pm
F-S Plyers with Herbrand USA-Any idea what year these are?

Last post by DanTreace « Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:01 pm
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by FATMAN » Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:33 am

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I have had numerous Ford script tools and plyers but this one caught my eye, looks different on one leg has Ford
on the other by the jaws says Herbrand mfg. in USA
does anyone have any information on the year of these? Bob

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Bob

Would guess that 1903 pliers is a later one, after 1923, and since it has script too. The Record of Change on the pliers is 3 pages, the later page mentions June 1, 1922 to a new alternate style. These parts were made by various suppliers.

The Record notes on Dec 12, 1914 to Specify a trademark to be placed in this part, indicating by arrow...

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Last post by DanTreace
Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:01 pm
FJ - 1921 Model T Kampkar Is The Centerpiece Of The David Woodworth Collection

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:12 pm
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by FreighTer Jim » Sat Sep 24, 2022 11:41 pm

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The Anheuser-Busch Kampkar version was an adaptation of
Sam Lampert’s Lampsteed Kampkar that was sold
as a kit to fit onto a standard Model T chassis
that could be ordered at your Ford Agency or Dealer
for $535 that was shipped by train.

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There are...

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Unfortunately the Model A was tucked away in
a dark corner when I visited.

For a retired man - David stays pretty busy.
I was there with my sound engineer Mike
about four hours & that was all the time
David could spare that day ….

FJ

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Last post by FreighTer Jim
Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:12 pm
It's a Ford -Postcard

Last post by FordFool « Wed Oct 26, 2022 12:37 pm
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by Herb Iffrig » Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:59 pm

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It's a Ford.JPG

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I think they are oxen 🐂

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Wed Oct 26, 2022 12:37 pm
Genny cutout

Last post by Flyingpiper59 « Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:45 pm
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by Flyingpiper59 » Mon Oct 24, 2022 8:27 pm

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Good evening Forum Chums, can anyone tell me where I might be able to get an original style can type cut out for my generator I didn’t see one on Langs… Many thanks in advance Many thanks in advance

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Thanks all!

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Last post by Flyingpiper59
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:45 pm
They take a lickin and keep on tickin.

Last post by JohnM « Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:13 pm
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by Dollisdad » Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:42 pm

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I do not think the T was hit by a train or any thing. Ts were often just left where they stopped running. Others would remove parts as needed. I have seen other photos of similar situations. The old story was that if you needed a part for your T, just walk down the road a ways.

So true. My uncle who was born in 1918, told me his first car he put...

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Last post by JohnM
Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:13 pm
Yet another Champion X Spark Plug picture

Last post by FireDan « Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:57 pm
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by FireDan » Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:31 am

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I know the discussion has gone on as long as there have been Model T cars. Here are two new old stock unused Champion X cores I just bought (at a discounted price from what they were asking) that have the ribbed top and the old style small nut ( I believe) which should be 5-40 threads. Common or not to have that combination ? Lot's of discussion...

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I still have those defective cores. Being that they're manufactured as one piece sealed units there has to be a break in between the top terminal and the center contact .

I guess that is the only thing it could be , short of some impurity in the metal having to much resistance ....that is a strange one .

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Last post by FireDan
Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:57 pm
Something helpful (for me at least)

Last post by DHort « Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:21 pm
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by Dennis Prince » Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:04 pm

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Since I became of that age and started taking blood thinners I bleed like a stuck pig. The little nicks seem to bleed forever, the other day I remembered Styptic pencils and tried it and man does it work great to stop the bleeding. I was so excited that I thought that I would share it.

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They also make Styptic powder. I do not know which works better. Some people use cornstarch, especially for over trimming of your dog's nails.

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Last post by DHort
Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:21 pm
What was this for?

Last post by Kerry « Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:19 pm
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by StevenS » Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:27 pm

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What was this used for? The website is no more. It came with a bunch of parts.

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Magneto battery charger, I use 2 on my 16's, Bittner made a 6v and a 12v and have worked for me for many years with no issues.

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Last post by Kerry
Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:19 pm
ampmeter size ?

Last post by jiminbartow « Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:50 pm
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by Moxie26 » Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:21 am

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Even though they were wired differently, would the 26-27 Model T amp meter be the same diameter as the Model A ampmeter?

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Here is an original with the flat bezel and the box, which says on the side that it is for the 1926-‘27 Model T and Model A. Jim Patrick

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Last post by jiminbartow
Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:50 pm
What is this?

Last post by Randy Mock « Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:02 pm
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by Randy Mock » Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:55 pm

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I made a purchase today.
Some are T some not so much.
Any help is appreciated.
Probably for sale soon.
Thanks

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Thanks for the info

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Last post by Randy Mock
Tue Oct 25, 2022 2:02 pm
Camshaft timelines

Last post by Moxie26 « Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:34 pm
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by Flyingpiper59 » Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:08 pm

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Good afternoon forum Chums!
I just thought I would give you all an update. I just got off the phone with Steve at Lang’s antique auto parts and he said replacement cams are nowhere in sight….. In spite of whatever rumors you may have heard, there are no cams even in production at present and no definitive date is to when camshaft productions are...

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That cam gear makes the engine a little bit more peppier.

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Last post by Moxie26
Tue Oct 25, 2022 1:34 pm
Heading to the World Series

Last post by Drkbp « Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:39 am
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by Dollisdad » Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:19 am

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John Brown 19's, maybe a 1912 Torpedo.
Looks like 1917 Alberta plates.
What a load!

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Last post by Drkbp
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:39 am
1914 Touring top fold up and down

Last post by DHort « Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:52 pm
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by bdtutton » Mon Oct 24, 2022 5:33 pm

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Hello,
Even through I have a new top for my 1914 Touring I decided to repair the top that was on it and use it until I had time to put the new one on. Most of the time I have to put the top up and down by myself and I have noticed it puts a big strain on the fabric in a few key places and it is starting to rip. I believe the problem is how I am...

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You do not have to take the top down to put it in the garage. Just remove the two straps in the front. The top will drop down enough for you to get under the door. Put the car away, and put the top back up.

Norm is correct. You risk scratching the paint when you do it by yourself. It is not easy. I have put the top up from outside the car and I...

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Last post by DHort
Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:52 pm
Valve grinding.

Last post by Scott_Conger « Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:19 pm
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by Magnusw » Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:48 pm

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I thought the valve guides could be reamed with an oversize reamer WITHOUT removing the camshaft and lifters. But obviously I was wrong! Also, I expected the exhaust valve at the number four cylinder to be accessible WITHOUT removing the wooden firewall , or pulling the entire engine!!?? But it was not!
Any valuable hints?

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Taking Philip's information I looked it up...there are actually TWO kits (at least) that are labeled small engine ...of the two, Neway LG2010 Valve Seat Cutter Kit | Small Engine | Stens 750-289 | Rotary 1741 appears to be one that would work. The other kit lacks a cutter you'd need.

That said, the kit includes lots of pilots for numerous valve...

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:19 pm
Overcharging Alternator?

Last post by TRDxB2 « Mon Oct 24, 2022 6:02 pm
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by CatGuy » Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:18 am

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Now that I have the lack of charging behind me....hopefully....it now seems to be overcharging.....maybe. I was able to get it out for a brief drive Saturday. The car lives in the corner of the garage on dollies with two other old cars so it's an unwelcome chore. I drove it for around 20 minutes and it always showed near 15amps charge and never...

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From the this web site
Will my high-output alternator damage the OPTIMA battery?
No, as long as the voltage is properly regulated . Because the Optima battery has a very low internal resistance, it will accept high current more efficiently than conventional batteries.
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Form the optima site
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Again it is the voltage, not the...

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Last post by TRDxB2
Mon Oct 24, 2022 6:02 pm
Flaps Where are they????

Last post by Kevin Pharis « Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:45 pm
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by Mopar_man » Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:16 am

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I decided to use new flaps as the ones I'm taking out of the old tires are hard. I think they have been in there since 1974 when the tires were put on. I haven't tried Lang's yet but everyone see to be out of stock. Has anyone bought any lately. My car has 4.40/4.50 21 wood wheels. on a 26 touring.

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Unlike the 23” clincher demountable rims, the 21” split demountable rims do not use thin rim liners. I always ran flaps in my 21” chebby disk wheels, the straight side tires don’t protect the tube from the rim, and so the tube is subject to whatever imperfections and movement is present at the rim seam.

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Last post by Kevin Pharis
Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:45 pm
New Oil Seal Leaking

Last post by RajoRacer « Mon Oct 24, 2022 2:09 pm
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by GeorgeHounslow » Sat Oct 22, 2022 5:45 pm

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Hello everyone,

A while ago I installed a new neoprene half shaft inner oil seal on my 1915 tourer. I installed it as per recommended, having wrapped tape around the keyway, apply grease etc so as not to damage the seal.

All was well at first, but after about 100 miles the oil seal is leaking again, not as bad as before but still a bit of a...

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I've tried that gear oil gasket maker - still have a drip !

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Last post by RajoRacer
Mon Oct 24, 2022 2:09 pm
115 years ago today, Detroit headlines, "Hurled 60 Feet, Lives." Henry Ford to quit racing game.

Last post by Rob « Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:38 am
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by Rob » Wed Oct 19, 2022 10:47 am

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Following up on an earlier thread, when Frank Kulick went through the fence at the Highland Park racetrack with the six cylinder racer, and Henry Ford declared he was through with racing. A month later, Ford and Kulick were back at it with the 1100 cubic inch six cylinder racer, sanctioned to attempt a world mile record. This is what Detroitans...

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The legacy of the 6 cylinder racer appears to have begun to fade relatively quickly. While it had been Henry Ford's longest running racer, with development beginning in late 1903 through 1909, the racer didn't set any world records to put it in the company of 999 and Arrow. It does have the distinction of being the direct predecessor to a Ford...

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Last post by Rob
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:38 am
1926 Model T Tudor Driver's Seat

Last post by George House « Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:44 am
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by TonyTBay » Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:18 pm

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I am looking for help to be able to finish correctly the upholstery on the seat back for the driver's seat on my 26 Tudor. The attached photos show where I am at this point. I would appreciate a couple of pictures that show how the cover is fastened and trimmed to the base of the seat back both on the front side, behind/under the driver's seat...

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That, I don’t know Tony. Since I’m not a Stynoski level restorer, I didn’t research that far. That concave metal panel is unseen so I wouldn’t think so.

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Last post by George House
Mon Oct 24, 2022 7:44 am
TT Emergency/Parking Brakes

Last post by A Whiteman « Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:18 am
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by mtntee20 » Fri Oct 21, 2022 2:29 pm

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With the mass of knowledge on this forum, I'm sure someone has an answer for me.

Our TT did not have brake shoes in the drums when we purchased it. Thanks to Tom Strickling, I have brake shoes. I put new linings on 2 pair and installed them. When I went to put the driver's side wheel back on, it would NOT fit past the brake shoes. I had backed...

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Two Thumbs Up :-)

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Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:18 am
Model T concept?

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:30 pm
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by Bryant » Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:42 am

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I ran across this in my internet travels. Very interesting. Supposed to have the newer bronco chassis (escape platform) I can see some familiar body lines. Even suicide doors… B8FD7D1A-5FA2-4514-8812-3310E60ED8E3.jpeg what will they think of next?
Bryant

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In that case, I'd think Ford would own it. They wound up making the new Bronco look a lot like an IHC Scout II. (Not that I'd mind having a new Bronco or a Scout I or II)

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:30 pm
Southern Peach T’s 2022 Fall Tour

Last post by TWrenn « Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:10 pm
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by Darin Hull » Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:57 pm

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The Southern Peach T’s took another step forward and had a weekend tour. Kept it small and simple during our visits to Rome and Cartersville, Georgia.

We visited Berry College the first day, a location which has an extensive history between Martha Berry and Henry Ford. Also, we swung by Euharlee Covered Bridge.

Sharing some pictures of the...

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Wow Darin, that looks like a great tour. Beautiful sights and cars. Good for you. Thanks for the pics.

Our club merely took a 61-ish mile country tour today with a brief lunch stop, gorgeous fall color this year all along the tour, and the usual ice cream stop after the first place was already closed even tho their phone msg. said they were...

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Last post by TWrenn
Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:10 pm
Centerdoor with train wreck

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:03 pm
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by Will_Vanderburg » Sun Oct 23, 2022 11:11 am

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This image was supposedly taken in Allenton, WI.

A LOT of cars were damaged here. But, one identifiable car stands out. A Centerdoor.

If you zoom in you can see the roof of the car and that there is a strip of material of a slightly different hue on the sides of the roof. You can also tell that the roof panel is solid.

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Really is a fascinating picture!

if you use Control +, you can zoom in and see chassis after chassis lined up in FRONT of the sedan, and one behind the sedan, as well as fenders and all manner of parts piled up. I think most certainly this was a train with disassembled cars enroute to be assembled at an Agent's place.

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:03 pm
Run engine stand that rotates- want to see what you have before I build mine

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:00 pm
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by Matt in California » Sat Sep 17, 2022 11:54 am

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I have an idea for building a run engine stand that would rotate around the front engine mount using a old engine frame. This would not be ideal for pan/transmission alignment, but more of top and bottom end engine work.

Here are the design requirements I have in mind:
Radiator can be mounted - so it is a true run stand.
Engine can be rotated...

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Rube approves!

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:00 pm
MTFCA Increases membership dues 25%

Last post by Dan_Jensen « Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:25 pm
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by Novice » Mon Oct 17, 2022 2:36 am

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Just received My September/October issue of Vintage Ford and noticed in the fine print under membership information that MTFCA USA membership has increased from $40 to $50 per year. $50 to $60 increase for Canada and $56 to $65 increase for all other countries. Does not state current price of life Membership. A announcement may have been made...

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Thomas,
I found the Amazon link for donations to the museum. From the MTFCA home page click on GIVING then Support the museum. At the bottom of the page is the link to signing up for the donation to the museum. It did not come up when I went to Amazon and searched there with all of the key words that I tried.
Thanks

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Last post by Dan_Jensen
Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:25 pm
Exhaust gasket

Last post by John kuehn « Sun Oct 23, 2022 9:01 am
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by Ralph F » Sun Oct 23, 2022 8:25 am

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I am looking for source of exhaust manifold gasket for a Roof liberty 8 overhead. The exhaust ports are 11/2”also could use a recommendation for exhaust manifold material so I can make my own.
Thanks
Ralph

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Check out Summitracing.com

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Last post by John kuehn
Sun Oct 23, 2022 9:01 am
Front wishbone and drag link shims

Last post by Craig Leach « Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:20 am
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by JBog » Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:57 pm

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Does it matter how, which direction and what side the Front wishbone and drag link shims go?

I didn't have the money for the spring loaded caps, so hopefully these will do.

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How often do you all add grease? IF YOU DIDNT DO IT YESTERDAY TODAY IS THE DAY.
Craig.

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Last post by Craig Leach
Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:20 am
Bus Stop

Last post by Allan « Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:18 am
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by Dollisdad » Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:06 am

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Blasted auto correct. That was typed as sign wright and tray top, not tractor.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:18 am
Holley G leaking

Last post by Steve Jelf « Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:02 am
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by jaybee47 » Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:09 am

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When complete and fully installed, what would cause gas to leak from the hole at the bottom of the stem? Holley G 1914 carburetor,i.jpg

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A bit fuzzy but readable: Holley G how-to from a 1920 service bulletin.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:02 am
Steering gear box

Last post by RajoRacer « Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:36 pm
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by JBog » Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:27 pm

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What is this hole for? It has a pin in it for some reason.

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Usual repair to tighten up slop in top cover.

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Last post by RajoRacer
Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:36 pm
1914 spare tire carrier

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:53 pm
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by Steve King » Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:30 pm

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20220928_111812.jpg Brought this double spare tire carrier yesterday for $40 for my 1914 touring. Assuming that it is correct because it has a narrower spot for the 3 and wider for 3.5 spare. Are there any brackets I'm missing? On my survivor car, you can see where one used to be attached to the top side of the drivers false door. I'm sure it was...

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I knew when I first saw the OP, I had seen a very similar one in an era photo before. However, looking through about a thousand old photos stored on my computer failed to find it.
So last night I was looking through some stuff that I did not have on my computer. And found this on one of Tom Rootlieb's many wonderful (thank you Tom R!) past...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Oct 22, 2022 7:53 pm
Omnibus in progress

Last post by m_p_dean@yahoo.com « Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:30 pm
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by Thorlick » Thu Oct 20, 2022 6:48 pm

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For the past 5 years I have been sitting on the collection of parts which will become my Ford English Station Omnibus. I have just shortened this to Omnibus, or Bus. My wife, Terrie, has had other names for it from time to time.

It is now time to start work on the old Bus. I have pulled it out of the barn in order to clear a space to start work...

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Try not to dwell on your wife's creative names, even though she might be right (but only sometimes).

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Last post by m_p_dean@yahoo.com
Sat Oct 22, 2022 6:30 pm
Kr Wilson model t oil pan jig

Last post by Dan McEachern « Sat Oct 22, 2022 3:49 pm
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by 1937Ford » Thu Oct 20, 2022 12:00 am

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I have just bought a kr Wilson model t oil pan jig have sand blasted the whole thing and getting the top milled but I’m missing the part that goes on the front of it and the bar that goes underneath if anyone has any pictures and measurements of them so I can remake them it would be super handy. Also wondering what the original colour of it would...

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I would strongly suggest finding an industrial grinding shop and have your pan jig reground on a Blanchard type grinder or a large reciprocating surface grinder.
I have a blockmaster in my shop and I'm not sure that's the approach I would take. Actually, I don't think the blockmaster has enough capacity for a pan jig now that I think about it....

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Last post by Dan McEachern
Sat Oct 22, 2022 3:49 pm
Brass tire carrier

Last post by jaybee47 « Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:51 am
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by jaybee47 » Fri Oct 21, 2022 7:06 pm

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How are these brackets mounted? Would someone post a picture. Thank you. Brass tire holders.jpg

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Thank you Dan.

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Last post by jaybee47
Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:51 am
Period Carb with constant mixture set

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:12 am
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by Mustang1964s » Thu Oct 20, 2022 1:50 pm

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I am getting a speedster back on the road. We went with the dual exhaust. I'm looking for a carb that is more period correct.
Currently I have the lawn mower carb WILBRO. But it deserves something better.
The dual exhaust manifold gets in the way of the choke/mixture rod.
Now I am looking for a carb that is pretty close to period correct with...

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I adjust the NH mixture setting as needed to get the best results under varying conditions. It will start and run OK at one setting, but fine adjustments, performed as needed, if needed, yield the best results. Ford seemed to agree, if you can believe what they wrote on the subject. The same is true for the timing. It's very laborious to reach...

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Sat Oct 22, 2022 10:12 am
Adjusting the low speed pedal angle

Last post by Luxford « Sat Oct 22, 2022 2:10 am
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by JohnSaylor » Tue Oct 18, 2022 5:38 pm

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This maybe a crazy idea, but has anyone ever tried/found a way to change the position of the low speed pedal itself to give more pedal travel when engaging low before you hit the floorboard?

I use Kevlar bands and a few years ago I cracked my low speed drum - I am terrified of doing that again. What a headache. Anyways, after a rebuild, some...

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Scott Condor gave you the answer in the second post.
If the cam is new as you suggest then the adjustment is too loose.
You need to see how far the shaft moves sideways to determine if the pedal is working as it should.
If in new condition the pedal shaft can move the band ear one half an inch to the right (if LHD or RHD) but it only needs less...

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Last post by Luxford
Sat Oct 22, 2022 2:10 am
Transmission pedal spacing?

Last post by speedytinc « Fri Oct 21, 2022 5:04 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Fri Oct 21, 2022 4:55 pm

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Anyone have a factory drawings of hogs heads can tell me center to center spacing of the pedal shafts. Thanks Dan

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That ought to be easy enough to get from measuring without a factory drawing.
What year? 26-7 will be different than 25 & earlier for the brake pedal location.

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Camerons swap meet tomorrow

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by 1915ford » Fri Oct 21, 2022 3:50 pm

forecast is for sunny and 78 degrees. We are at 5894 Lemond rd in owatonna (one hr south of Mpls) See you there.

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Fri Oct 21, 2022 3:50 pm
1926 Model T transition times.

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by John kuehn » Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:41 pm

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Here is another pic from 1926 in Borger, Tx. The oldest T that I can see is maybe a 23. Undoubtably there were earlier T’s around but maybe not so much on this particular day. Times were changing I guess. The date appears to be mid 26.

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The picture is dated 1926. (lower left) The A Model-looking cars may be Dodges or other popular cars that were about 5 years ahead of Ford on styling. Borger hardly existed prior to early 1926. An oil boom and Ace Borger, et al, changed that very quickly, and I would imagine new cars were selling briskly as thousands of people streamed into the...

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Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:55 pm
worm

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by Melba Nolan » Thu Oct 20, 2022 10:28 am

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Does anyone know what this is
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It has been re-machined to fit a T U-joint and might have been used in the homemade tractor or power drive using a TT rearend. The end that is now square would have been splined to fit the coupling where it would have been attached to the driveshaft. Even if it could be cleaned up, looks like it would, it would have minimal value and only to...

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Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:06 pm
Holley Vaporizer - Photo and advice wanted...

Last post by Chris Barker « Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:49 pm
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by Marshall V. Daut » Sun Oct 16, 2022 10:32 am

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Could some kind soul please post a picture or two of a properly restored 1926-27 Holley Vaporizer? We are attempting to detail such a unit on a car my friend bought and we are unsure of the intake manifold color. The exhaust manifold will go cast iron grey high heat spray, right? But what color is the goofy-looking intake manifold - Ford Engine...

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FROM 20 YEARS OF VAPORIZER DRIVING:

If you pull the choke and turn over 4 compressions, ignition off.
Then push the choke back, turn the ignition on and press the starter, mine starts every time.

If I don't do the first part, it will never start.
I richen about 1/6 turn for starting too.

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Last post by Chris Barker
Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:49 pm
OK MA! Your turn!

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by Dollisdad » Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:32 pm

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That Packard !!! 🎉

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Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:29 pm
Model T copper head gaskets back to normal?

Last post by Apis Mellifera « Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:27 pm
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by John kuehn » Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:05 am

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I just got an ad add from Macs for cars and parts including T parts. I still get the adds since I bought some parts from them years ago and hadn’t orderent from them since. And no I’m not a salesman for Macs!
Supposedly they have copper head gaskets now. I know Lang’s sells them again. Macs price is around 34.00 and I wonder if they are getting...

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Lang's is out again. No one else seems to have them either. If anyone knows of available gaskets, please let me know.

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Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:27 pm
Side curtains

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by Don Conklin » Thu Oct 20, 2022 11:58 am

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I lost the front side curtains for my 1919 touring, will the curtains for a 1919 roadster fit? Don’t leave curtains laying on a running board. Thanks

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Mike has dozens of NOS curtains. I'll be he has close to a hundred.

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Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:43 am
Car hauler with T’s

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by Tmdltim » Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:15 am

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Wednesday 9 AM I-20 Westbound Weatherford Texas there was a car hauler with a load of T’s—-anybody know where they were headed?

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What did they look like, were they yard or patina cars. Somebody’s collection being moved? Texas is a big place and Ts are still being found in yards or farms. Especially in the West half of Texas

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Fri Oct 21, 2022 6:40 am
Mark Smith auction in Virginia

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:57 pm
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by KimDobbins » Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:27 am

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Mark Smith auction starts today. I was interested in a 1915 T center door sedan in original condition that Mark owned, but it's not in the auction. Does anyone know if cars were pre sold or some held back?

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Thirty years ago, I had a 1916 center-door sedan. Supposedly (maybe?) it was a real 1916, however, it had suffered from a bad 1950s restoration. So it was not a really good car as a reference point to what was or wasn't correct. I did the re-restoration, and tried to make it as correct for 1916 as I could. (Unfortunately, two subsequent owners...

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Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:57 pm
Verifying Year of Manufacture: Touring Car

Last post by John kuehn « Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:22 pm
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by Tom Dove Jr » Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:33 pm

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Picked up this little gem just a couple of days ago and can't wait to get back on the road. Engine has been overhauled and rebuilt 3 years ago but not put in as other work was not yet done. The owner then had to sell the car off which was my lucky day.

The engine serial number has been researched and shows a production time frame of May 1926 (s/n...

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Here is a pic of two 25 hinges. Notice the difference from the earlier hinges that were used on T’s from around 14-24?
The 25 hinges are straight and the earlier are angled. Not straight like the 25 hinge. The pic shows two 25 hinges opened up. Your car is a 24 using the hinge style as verification.

Also going by the earlier photos of a side...

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Last post by John kuehn
Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:22 pm
Vintage Ford cover

Last post by TWrenn « Thu Oct 20, 2022 4:30 pm
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by AndyClary » Mon Oct 17, 2022 3:50 pm

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Just got the new Vintage Ford. Does anyone know just how many times Ed Archer’s speedster has made the cover?

Andy

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Aint got mine yet! Always the last on the list me thinks. Still haven't gotten my new or rather renewal member card either.

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Thu Oct 20, 2022 4:30 pm
Sure-Stop Disc Brake Installation

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by BLB27 » Thu Oct 13, 2022 9:03 pm

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Where is the best remote location for the Sure-Stop Disc Brake fluid reservoir on a 1927 coupe?

I would like to see a photo of the master cylinder connection to the brake pedal.

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Thanks Mike, that photo shows what I wanted.

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Thu Oct 20, 2022 2:35 pm
Made some tail light brackets

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by Reno Speedster » Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:43 pm

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I wanted to put brake and tail lights on my 22 runabout pickup but I wanted them to look period. I bought some of the aftermarket lights then converted them to take the two contact T headlight sockets. I then made up a couple of mounts to screw to the bottom of the bed. I don’t think it looks too bad.

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Well thought out, very creative period recreation!

One further thought before you button it up? Buy a foot or two of tar covered cloth conduit loom for the wire loops on the lights? Would really take it over the top for sure. Think I got mine from Renovators Supply?

Crappy picture but shows the loom cover from light to under body.

Thanks. I...

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Thu Oct 20, 2022 2:24 pm
Operation of combination ignition and lights dash switch

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by jwipprecht » Mon Oct 17, 2022 9:48 pm

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My 1919 Tudor has the keyed switch that appears to be quite standard. The back of the switch says CLUM. The key in the front says Ford. The switch face has DIM OFF ON in large letters around the top and, in smaller letters, BAT on the left and MAG on the right side.
I have an original 1919 Ford Manual. Among other things, it explains how to...

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Be sure you read up on checking the thrust washers in the differential. If the original metal type they may be worn out or totally gone which is dangerous. If someone replaced them with bronze thrust washers you might be just fine.

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Thu Oct 20, 2022 1:48 pm
Brake pedal conversion

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by Robert Bente » Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:59 am

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I’m in the process of installing Bennett external brakes. I want to include the drum brake but need to adapt the peddle somehow so it has the cam.
Suggestions are appreciated.
Left picture is the peddle with a short shaft and no cam.
Bob Bente
Redding, Ca.

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Robert, I have a Bennet pedal minus the shaft that I would part with

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Thu Oct 20, 2022 11:41 am
Torpedo Questions

Last post by TWrenn « Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:26 am
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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:13 pm

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Does anyone here have the dimensions of a 1911 Torpedo? I know the hood is longer (is it 2 ?). I don't know seat riser height, distance from seat to firewall, height of steering wheel, and on and on.... I assume it's a stock frame and chassis underneath. Anyone have a set of blueprints?

I was given a seat skin for The Speedster Project ( ) and...

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Takes a very special steering shaft bracket due to the column being at a different angle.

Larry...like this one?
Note my hi-tech pedal extender for my short legs! :lol:

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Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:26 am
who sells cam bearings?

Last post by Don ellis « Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:29 am
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by Don ellis » Wed Oct 19, 2022 4:51 pm

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Who sells re poured cam bearings? I have a new Stipe cam and need a t least a front bearing. Mine has an elongated hole.

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I got lucky back in the spring, I called stipe and they had a 250 grind.

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Thu Oct 20, 2022 7:29 am
Cowl tank sediment bowl

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by fordt » Wed Oct 19, 2022 2:57 pm

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Recently found a nice cowl tank and when taking apart the sediment bowl found these internal parts. The screen is just rolled up and inside the slotted housing and the tapered “cap” isn’t soldered on to the screen housing or the whole thing fastened to the bottom drain screw. It seems to go up into the bowl and sit in a hole at the top but no way...

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As Dan says, our original 1926-‘27 sediment bowls do not have the sleeve or a spring. I would think that the sleeve would inhibit the performance of the screen by blocking a great deal of the screen surface area. The entire screen should be exposed for better filtering of the gas. As mentioned, there is no spring because the screen fits perfectly...

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Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:09 pm
Model T roadside maintenance - 5th July 1918

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by John E. Guitar » Wed Oct 19, 2022 5:04 pm

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Hackett Lowther Ambulance Unit - Le Fayel 5th July 1918

Chateau de la Mothe Haudancourt (Chateau du Fayel)

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Several people wearing the Croix de Guerre.

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Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:42 pm
Model T Calendar Winners

Last post by Michael Peternell « Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:28 pm
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by Ashley » Mon Oct 17, 2022 12:12 pm

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Congratulations on our 2023 Model T Calendar winners! So many beautiful entries this year it was very tough on our employees to choose! Thank you for all the people who submitted photos. Calendars are available for preorder now and will be shipped in a couple of weeks once done with the printing.

January - Andy Blaydon
February - Zach Suhr...

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Congratulations on our 2023 Model T Calendar winners! So many beautiful entries this year it was very tough on our employees to choose! Thank you for all the people who submitted photos. Calendars are available for preorder now and will be shipped in a couple of weeks once done with the printing.

January - Andy Blaydon
February - Zach Suhr...

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Last post by Michael Peternell
Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:28 pm
Weight of pistons

Last post by Been Here Before « Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:17 pm
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by Magnusw » Wed Oct 19, 2022 4:24 am

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Is there anywhere in the OLD , ORIGINAL Ford literature any information regarding the tolerance of the weight that the factory accepted when installing the piston/ rod assembly , when the model T was assembled at the factory in the teens and twenties?
I work on a 1919 engine and will use the lightweight cast iron pistons and rods that Ford...

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The finished weights of Ford pistons vary maximum , about six ounces . Each piston is weighed and marked on the head by a center - punch used without a hammer , with one , two , three , or four center marks , dividing the pistons into ... (page 145)

Model T Ford: The Car that Changed the World - Page 145
Bruce W. McCalley · 1994

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Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:17 pm
Centerdoor gains more parts

Last post by John kuehn « Wed Oct 19, 2022 8:21 pm
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by Will_Vanderburg » Wed Oct 19, 2022 5:14 pm

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Got some running board shields last month or so and a spare tire carrier back in May. I am now saving up the cash to obtain the correct fenders for 1922.

Once the fenders are acquired, a new radiator will be procured.

The fenders are the final pieces I need.

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A little here and a little there plus time in between to work on what you have before you get some more parts. That’s what I did with my cars. I had a good friend years ago who assembled his car with the best parts he could find. My first T I put together I used 3 engines to build a good one and I followed his example. And of course I used as many...

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Wed Oct 19, 2022 8:21 pm
Model T food truck/ Touring car.

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by John kuehn » Tue Oct 18, 2022 7:43 pm

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Here’s a 1919 photo of a food truck. It’s a 1919 but it’s a touring car.
They have it set up pretty neat going by the way they have the food shelves.

The caption under the photo read “food truck” so for some folks that what it was.
I don’t know if that’s an early coffee pot but maybe it was either tea or water.

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Now that - is a coffee pot 👍

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FJ

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Wed Oct 19, 2022 2:06 pm
Differential Enhancements

Last post by SurfCityGene « Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:17 pm
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by Chris Bamford » Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:48 am

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Not breaking any new ground here, but since the speedster diff was illuminated and clean, the photos show a couple of modifications that make maintenance, and the eventual sale of the car, a bit easier: brass pipe thread drain plug, and brass bronze thrust' ID tag.

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Chris, Thanks for posting a great idea!! The tag is a super idea and the drain plug will be very useful someday. I'm not sure who would deduct a point for a little tag?? I like the use of a flush plug even if it needs a hex allen wrench. I use the same style plug on the bottom of my Warford just for safety clearance.

I sure wish I had thought of...

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