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Thanks for posting this Tim. I wish it was closer.
Rich

Last one for now. I've found two times Ford racers made the front page of foreign magazines. Both times, this French magazine featured Ford. First, Henry Ford driving the six cylinder racer:

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The second, in 1911, when FMC sent a Ford Special to France. French Ford agent Henri Depasse drove the Ford...

I use an Android phone. I always get the dreaded yellow triangle. No matter how small I make my pictures, they still will not work. As far as I know Chris and Jeff have not been able to solve this problem. If I take pictures with a camera, no problem. I wish I could contact the software writers, but have no clue who they are.

Therefore I no...

when someone says you can't do a particular thing , it usually means THEY can't do a particular thing

shockingly, but not surprisingly, they often yell at the sky in utter disbelief when someone shows them that it is done all the time:

First off we are men we don't use instructions, if we open the little sheet up we have already screwed it up and at that point they become corrections.
Having worked on some real old construction & refinery equipment I have learned the virtues of taper pins and having had to have the reamers I have found them invaluable on model T's I use them on...

Scott, You are right. I did previously have a post regarding this piece, April 27. I forgot that I had that post, and it didn't show up on my search of BLB27.

My recent post asked for photos of the pad in place. I would still like to see some.

I've seen the wrecker wreck before...interesting to see the other shot where it shows that it was wrecked while towing another T! Check those ball-socket studs!

Thanks guys for the responses.
So these Snap Hooks are too small to have been from a Model T top strap.

Russ...thanks for sharing your knowledge...this is just what I needed to know.

These will go in the non-Model T parts pile, and I can stop wondering about them.

Thank you guys, Bob

FYI for anyone needing Atwater/Kent spares. Tom has NOS cap, rotor and point set

Thank you for that, so it seems the wood strips bolts directly to the body with no other metal bits?

Mine is missing, there are holes in the body where it looks like the strips would bolt, also someone drew marks with a sharpie beside the holes as it to locate them when hidden with wood during install.

I have several pieces of new wood that I...

John, my car is a 22 Touring and it has a key in the Cross Shaft for the Hand Brake Leverm George Clipner's 26 Touring also has the same set up. The Factory Number parts list also notes that it was used on 09-27, now whether this is a select few cars or ones made domestically or whatever, I don't know....all I know is that it is on mine and...

That was an excellent use of a half hour! Thank you for starting this thread!
Starting 19 would be just like starting some OT's (Old Tractors).
It was so surprising to me when I put a correct exhaust manifold on Ol Crappy after removing the home-spun header.
It turned a torque boy into a putz.
Let them breath and they're just snotty little...

The hogshead is bolted down, the starter is hanging in place with no bolts and the bendix is on it. I am concerned that the mag coil might be damaged. The wheels are non-demountable with wood fellows. I did not look at the front tires to see if they were 30x3 or 30x3.5. They were kind of stand offish about letting me look at it. She had a family...

HARBOR FREIGHT sels a box of multiple various sized copper washers. Lots of places you can use them. They used to be 10 to 11 dollars.

How better to stop Climate Change? We'll need thousands of these vehicles by 2025.... 150 billion should get the program rolling....

Tom, that smaller inlet is the idle air inlet, while the larger opening feeds air once the barrel starts to uncover more and more holes on the jet bar.

Take a look here and steal the photos...it shows exactly what your inlet should look like...don't worry about its larger throat...you are interested in the outline and details of the inlet:

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The first picture:
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's Superman.

the fork is inserted over the clutch pedal shaft and braced on the brake and reverse pedals (on the outside of the hog's head)...it keeps them from flopping or moving around when lowering the hog's head into place

Thanks.

If I had room for a '26 I'd want one just like that.
What a great PU?
Rich

There was a discussion on this subject just a few days ago
Without some specifics, responses are assuming that your battery box is a standard size Model T 6 volt car battery, GROUP 1 size. (not 12v or a motorcycle)
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These are the dimensions for the battery box that Lang's sells.
It does not account for the space from the top of the box and...

Good for you Ken! A bunch of crap! Challenge their butts!

Hank

$240 apiece right now. Made in Mexico. Designed in Milwaukee.

1927 Touring, yes, with New York state plates ???

Among the heavy metals, mercury is best known for causing brain damage. The term Mad as a hatter is related to the prevalence of lunacy observed among hatters, who worked with mercury or mercury compounds. A goldsmith might well have had occasion to handle mercury. Lead can accumulate to harmful levels in people, but a great many people have...

Bruce, if you are replacing the side window channels, I did this a few years back but had trouble with the kits sold by the vendors.
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Also, Stan Pro has been merged with another company so may be hard to find. Last time I looked them up I found it through a marine/boat company
So, for the side and top channels, Measure the thickness of your...

I met Brian Dowell at the OFC last fall. He is one of the most caring persons I have ever known. A great asset to the model t hobby.

Art Mirtes

Looks like a Model A crank. As for bore to stroke ratio, The Model T, at 3 3/4 X 4 is comparable to many modern engines. With the compression limits imposed by low octane fuel and crude combustion chamber design in the early T era, a short stroke engine was not practical. Crankshaft design and other design considerations also limited engine speed,...

Yes, it DOES require some sort of shimming between some of the spokes. I sometimes glue oak veneer on a few of the spokes.
I have a few times also bent sheet steel so that the steel goes between the hub and spoke and then up the side of the spoke. In that way, the steel shim between the spokes CANNOT slip out. A bit of effort, however makes a...

Lang’s has a good reproduction door lock and keys for the 24-27 closed car for around 15.00.

Folks,
We've had a hiccup on the Chapter page of the Website.
It's being worked and hope to be corrected soon.

Kathy Tagert

My grandfather once told me about him running his moms Model T off the road and down a barbed wire fence, out in west Oklahoma. This would be in 1926-1928. Cars can last forever if you can get parts and don't wreck them.

I had a similar issue on one side of my 1912 Flanders earlier this year. I finally got it to start coming out by applying steady pulling pressure with two hooks while slowly rotating the axle by hand. Progress was extremely slow, but the bearing eventually came out just far enough for me to slip a couple of screwdrivers between the bearing end...

Later model Fords had the Fordite steering wheels painted. It usually began to wear off fairly quickly, revealing the dull black material underneath. The bare material could absorb dirt and grease from people's hands and get a gummy feel. It might be difficult to get paint to stay on an old wheel rim. I'd try cleaning and polishing, then applying...

I worked for the Hot Wheels bunch for 14 years before I was retired (layed off with a severance package) at 57 years old. Calling it a '27 doesn't surprise me at all.
The funniest thing I've ever experienced was when one day I was taking a stroll through the Matchbox area, when I noticed a Collector Line car in a box sitting on top of a cabinet...

Quite frankly it’s easy to go out and find a T to buy and just buy it.
BUT it’s a different experience to find a restorable T acquire parts and pieces and build it from the frame up.
I have a 24 Coupe that I inherited that was a mostly complete car and restored it. The other 2 that I have were built up.

The 1919 Runabout and a 21 Touring were...

I might have a couple of the fat ones left Pat - I'll check.

Quite sure the Montana 500 rules require entrants to drive a Model T only !

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I chipped out most, but not all, of the seal with a screwdriver. I still have a lot of hardened rubber to get out. I was surprised to find about 6 of clean shiny rust-free surfaces in the bottom of the groove. I was not expecting that given the outside rust.

I believe the 1913 head have square mold marks.
1914-1916 were pretty much the same. Casting date, (month-day) not year was toward the back.

Lots of information here:

: ^ )

-Keith

Most 1925 open cars still used 30 X 3 1/2 wheels. Most knowledgeable people use Calimers wheel shop in Pennsylvania.

For those interested, these wheels are French. I found mention of them on an old car site where someone had a French Accessory book which listed them, seems that they were used on several French cars in the 1920's including Citroen.
When talking with Montier expert Chris Martin a close friend who by the way is just finishing a book on Montier to...

Wayne,
You do read every bit......... I haven't read this article for years, and went through again and caught Charlie too. I've often wondered (and found examples) how accurately names were reported in the day. Imagine, a 'cub reporter of many small town newspaper (and often multiple small town newspapers) reporters attempting to write down in...

I've kicked the idea of a whistle on the car down the road.... other, bigger things to focus on at the moment. Not a priority at this time. Thanks for pics and ideas.

Our Canadian sourced cars have a built in deflector riveted to the rear end of the muffler. The exhaust is deflected downwards but forward progress still results in a dirty rear axle.
My Holden bodied Tarrant special tourer has its fuel tank suspended under the spare wheel carrier at the back, necessitating a vacuum tank on the firewall for fuel...

As requested here are some pics
It was built by Vic Groah some 25 years ago

Attach a toolbox to the floor. Put it in there with a bunch of tools you no longer need, and make it messy, just so it looks like it has been there a while. They probably will not be looking for any tools.

I think I've read earlier posts that have debated this subject, but when someone says that they allow 0.004 to 0.005 piston clearance measured at the cylinder skirt, does that mean that's the final honed DIAMETER is 4 to 5 thousandth greater than the measured aluminum piston diameter?

That is correct. The final honed ready to assemble clearance.

Since I was in shop today and using the wrench I was talking about. Here it is.
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Modified end
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Hope this helps someone. Dan

A group 1 fits just fine. You must put a board in the bottom of the box to bring the battery up to the top of the battery box. Still, there is no support for the lid. I cut two 1/4 thick boards to fit the front and back of the battery box, that are high enough to support the lid. I used an original Ford script battery case to get the correct...

Dan, that’s it! I knew there was someone out there with the answer - thanks!

Erik, it still exists. In fact, two exist. One is currently on display at “The a museum of Speed” in Lincoln, NE.

Obviously there is more to this story……

Hey thanks for the info! I did not know about this show. I see it’s also a swap meet. I wonder how T parts will fair at it? I live in Myersville MD so the drag strip is very close to me. How convenient! I have often thought the attention a T would get racing the quarter mile :lol: I will put it on my calendar thanks!

I agree, Dan. Love your road light , too. I had several monograms to use , but will now offer them for sale soon.
For those accessory haters, close your eyes.

I won’t comment on winch brands. I will describe my installation. I connected the winch to a trailer coupler(1-7/8”) and then SECURELY installed a ball on the front of the trailer deck. Added cables that can reach to the tow vehicle battery. The winch is then stored out the weather and away from thieves. Just my method.

You know it's a good one when the jolt hits your shoulder! Sometimes when you get one at the fleemarket you can't help but giving a twist to it to feel for the magnets. Got my attention more than once! Made me feel really good about my purchase! After buyer shock wore off.

Many thanks for all the replies! My first reaction was to tighten the band but a half turn of the nut actually caused reverse to begin to engage. I also only use reverse with my brake lever set to neutral before the parking brake engages. I think I will try checking for any problems with the cam and spring as Mr. Leach pointed out, as well as...

The man without hands also lost the sight in one eye after a seagull pooped in it..... he forgot and tried to wipe his eye.

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Many thanks to all for the help and education. :D :D

I've had good results hooking an air line to each cylinder in turn with that cylinder on TDC of the power stroke. Even a slight valve leak can be heard at the carburetor or tailpipe. Have the car in gear and the brakes set when doing this to keep the engine from turning.

Generally the setting for initial would be 7/8 to 1 turn out from close.

Lots depends on the condition of the carb, try this initial, if trouble running, then turn out (more rich) by 1/4 turns of the knob

Don't forget to choke some on a cold start.

Quit your snide remarks, with fuel prices rising the way they are we'll all be doin' that before we know it :lol:
(yuo'll need a couple Percherons to pull your Chebby crew cab dually though)

This was long before the days of fiberglass.

What Frank said. Turning the seal around will only result in the spring loaded lip having nothing to run on.

Allan from down under.

Doc

I have a couple blocks I could bring to you in Fond du Lac. Only problem is I do not know if they are still good. Scott can have them for free.

Well, we'll see! I bought 4 of their Montgomery Ward Riverside tires about 8 years ago. I saved one of the tires which was on the car for a spare. Last month I was checking the pressure on the tires prior to taking the car out. The spare tube stem was like a balloon. It still held air, but I didn't want to drive on it that way. I haven't needed...

Single stage Acrylic enamel is the way to go. Its very available and pretty forgiving. Depending on your plans with the car powder coating the frame and chassis parts could be a consideration as well.

Thanks for the reply Russ.
I will see if any of the Ford Times are available online.

Regards,

Steve Boothroyd
Sidney, B.C.
Canada

Wick; tall enough to glow with a small flame but low enough not to smoke with the door closed. These are marker lamps, not head lights.

In southeast PA on a tour last summer I ran low of gas on the last hill of the tour. There were 4 gallons of gas in my 1913 (tank under the seat). I recommend a minimum of 5 gallons. I still get kidding from other club members for running low on gas.

Good radiator shell. The holes will be an easy fix.

Beautiful! Thank you, Sir. Bob

I would not make any snap decisions.

If you really want to know, :), call the number on the card. Could just be a personal card made for the fun of it or could be a business. ;)

Brendan, in an age where we give prizes for just showing up, I think you deserve a STATUE for creativity. I love this on several different levels! :D

I like old ships and this a a pretty cool cap.

If I had one, I'd put a small speaker in the bottom of it, and then when people are looking at the car, I'd quietly whisper help me help me into the microphone to freak them out!

I do like the idea of a finned lower radiator pipe too, I also think that would work.

Guess I don't need to worry about them. The car has wheel issues that I cannot afford to fix so it will be someone else's problem.