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What thread sealant should be used on the sediment bowl to tank, gasline elbow to sediment bowl, gasline elbow to carb? I do have the Permatex product shown in the attached photo, but it is not clear to me if this is compatible to gas.

What thread sealant for radiator petcock? Could it be same as used for gasline elbows?

Hi,
i have a question about the 4th Main.
When you pull the Motor or the Rear end, you have to unscrew the 4th Main. What is your recommendation so the 4th Main does not shift downwards?

Regards
Markus

Found this in stuff I brought. Is it just a single cly coil box? I think Master Vibrators have a switch don’t they? Thanks Dan
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Finished the generator rebuild. Followed instructions and suggestions found in Automobile Engineering, 1921, Vol VI. pp322-353.

Cleaned commutator, new brushes, repaired brush insulators, cleaned segments and cut mica.

Works fine.

Thank you Snyders.

Just about all of my car's wheel studs are loose. I don't understand it. Some have been welded on....unsuccessfully. It looks like only about 3 are actually holding on each hub. Maybe only 2. No idea why that would happen. So, can these be welded on or is it best to get new studs and have them professionally pressed on? Will they just come back...

I have a friend with a mid 20's TT he purchased as a non runner with no cab etc. He is slowly working through it and I was explaining about the wooden blocks I had to make to replace the ones I had to destroy to get out and allow access to the vertical mount bolts on 2 of my T's I'm swapping the engines over in.
I learned by my other thread on the...

Surely thought the smaller ones would be for a TT. They're too big for TT. Anyone have a guess on these? IMG_20220615_125812524.jpg IMG_20220615_125831638.jpg

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I am getting ready to reinstall the gas tank in my 1927 coupe. The existing pads are shown in the attached photos. They hard but otherwise seem to be in good shape and are well attached by rivets. I have purchased new ones, but I now wonder if I should just reuse the existing ones. I haven't opened the new package, but it appears the new ones may...

What is the best way to determine the condition/effectiveness of the front spring on my 27 T Touring? Can I take a measurement of the overall length or height of the arch to determine if it is badly sagged. What are the proper measurements if this method is effective?

I thought I would share how I’m going to refresh my top.
I bought this awhile ago and the top had a broken bow. The top fabric looked good, the side pillows ware torn and frayed.
I’m going to replace the side pillows and rewrap the front 2 bows.
Is anyone interested in the process of how I do it?
Bob Bente

What is the best way to make holes in the cowl lacing for the rivets?

I drove off my route to visit my good friend
Greg Grams at The Volo Museum in
Volo, Illinois today …. 😉

I did my first advance notice Live Stream
on Facebook - entered a building to video
and one of the first things I see is my friend
Herb Spies Model T Telescoping Apartment
up on display in Building 4 …. 👍...

The floorboards on my touring are not working for me. Took out the warford and put in a ruckstell but the hole now is in a different place. The ruckstell shifter was under my knees and it drove me crazy so I bent it . Now the floorboard is a mess and I cannot take it up because the emergency brake handle is leaning left and the ruckstell shifter...

I can make the missing part but what does the pin look like that goes thru both parts of the latch? 20220612_111349.jpg

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Hot water or steam vaporizer?

When I was a kid I stumbled across an old Model T in the form of .....a sawmill! Ha ha :lol:
I didn't really know what I was looking at at the time but over the years I've come to realise... :D
I was visiting my Aunt in the small town I grew up in and decided to go exploring...after meandering around on some old dirt roads I came to a dead end...

I have a 12 volt 1924 Model T. The starter has never worked and I’m getting tired of hand starting it LOL. ( the starter is a 6 volt )
I installed a floor switch from tractor supply, replaced all the cables and the solenoid is also brand new.
Testing for voltage and find the battery is fully charged. With the kill switch power off, it shows a full...

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Hello Fellow Model T-ers,

Larry Smith suggested that I post this “abnormality” for your interest. My guess is that these inter tubes are from the mid-1990s. Because, I am restoring at 1911 Touring that has been relatively untouched since then.
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Ran the head today ran strong but used a used head gasket and blew it . . Anyone have one to sell me ?

Hi everyone!

So I have a mystery which I'm hoping someone can help me solve.

While I continue my hunt for a roadster body I can use (since mine is missing so much of the sub frame as to be un-useable) I am working on getting my running gear finished and running.

To this end I have installed a 1925 high metal firewall, with the correct square...

I don't know for which T this latch was made . I'm thinking early 20's coupe or maybe center door. Or something other model. Anyone know for sure?

I found it!
Several years ago Bob Cascisa and I were creating a complete and correct set of Model T wiring diagrams. I also prepared an article that addressed those pesky five charge/discharge wires that are commonly found incorrectly terminated resulting in incorrect charging/discharging Ammeter readings
A few people recently contacted me and...

The VMCAA was in our area with about 24, 1 & 2 cylinder cars. Nice bunch of folks and neat cars. Our local club of 6 Model Ts gathered at my house and toured the short trip to where this group took a mid-day stop at a church. Then of course afterward it was on to the town ice cream shop for lunch and ice cream. Why not, right? :lol:

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This 1910 to '13 Ford Factory Model T racing car seat was in The Henry Ford collection for decades and was de-accessioned about 20 years ago in a parts sale; Glen Rand, an antique car parts dealer, purchased it. He later sold it to Bob Swanson of CT. It was purchased from Bob recently.

It has survived intact, minus the upholstery and...

Why do some of my pictures post and others won't. What can do to make them work

I'm going to have the happiest hogshead on the block with these new pedal cams!

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I'm putting in O rings to help with the oil leaks at the pedals.

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The transmission book shows how an O ring, spring, and washer can be installed on the clutch control shaft to stop the oil leak there.

clutch lever shaft o...

I'm replacing all my pedal cams, including the low speed cam and notch, which mounts on the pedal.

The notch is mounted on the low petal shaft with a 1/4 pin, however on the low speed notch,

one side is drilled to 0.250

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the other side measures 0.205

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Should this be drilled all the way...

The pad between the dash and the body are shown in the attached photos. I want to replace them. I would like some photos of the exposed portion like in the first photo.

Any suggestions what to use as a replacement?

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I found these 2 clips (see 4 attached photos) in a coffee can of parts that came with my 1913 runabout.
They look like the clips I've seen that attach the early 1909-1911 top straps down to the radiator bolts hooks, but they are only wide enough to accept about a 9/16 -5/8 wide strap. Seems like the straps would need to be wider. Can anyone...

Does anyone know who is making these block testing plates? I tried to order a replacement for mine from my regular vendor and it is backordered. Maybe I can just order the parts I need direct if someone knows who I need to contact.

TIA

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I was going through a collection of early parts and ran across this cool bracket, not Ford but very interesting, might be for speedometer, or something unrelated, thank you for the help, Bob

I have an Atwater/Kent front plate with a type RA distributor head. I am thinking about using this on my 19 roadster project, but before I do would like to know if there is a source of replacement rotors and caps for the Atwater/Kent units. My parts are in good shape, but would be nice to have spares for the tool box.

Thanks Van

Does anyone have any photos installing a wood kit in a ‘26 roadster? Most of it appears self explanatory, but I am mostly interested in the top rail. I want to know if my body is missing anything to mount the wood.

Did you make your own or purchase a kit?

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Got a question, it is obvious why you'd need a key on the Hand Brake Lever side, but shouldn't there also be a key on the other side too, it also pulls a brake rod. But I can find no pictures, notations or even a reference to such a key on that side. I also couldn't find a different number/size for the pin that holds the right side rod pull nor...

Took some screenshots. To summarize I believe these cars are original to the Alberta race in 40s. Only watched bits just to see the cars for ideas…but took some screenshots to share. Noticed one had two back halves of exhaust manifold which was interesting, and one had an aircraft mixture control deal. Just thought others might find it equally...

I am looking at a 1915 runabout. The engine number is 1150130. I believe that puts it around late March of 1916. So, I guess my question is, would it have the 1915 features such as brass radiator and light rings? What should I look for to determine whether it is a 1916 or a 1916?

I see by an oil pool underneath the crankcase oil drain that my often used crush washer failed. Cannot find a replacement in small town hardware and auto parts stores but did find neoprene washer that’s a tight fit on the oil drain plug. Would this be a long term fix ?

1912 VW/T touring? Got all the brass! :lol:

I have a rebuilt brass Master up draft carb that I would like to know where it as used and years that it was used. Any information would be helpful.
I would also like to what it is worth. If someone can use it, also let me know. Tom Elliott five03-644-937Four

A little after I got back from a nice ride in Clara, I hear a honking noise in the barn...checked it out...here's Charlie the neighbors Peacock. Think he was looking for a ride in her!
His younger siblings were more interested in Isabel the Torpedo.

Is anyone on here a past member of the circle city model t club that was a chapter in Indiana? The reason I am asking is to find old pictures of my father and his model t back in the day. Please contact me if you were.

Have a wonderful day,
Bryce S.

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Sacks of grain and wooden barrel on a dark country road? Yup.
Coming home from a parade in the next town.
What did you think I was doing?

My T needs a new battery. Unfortunately it is on an island in Lake Erie and I am
unable to take measurements of the existing battery at this time.
If possible could someone give me a model number or type for replacement.

Thank you

John

I post this on this forum because I think more Aussies read this than the numbers of followers of local face book sites.
For many years the vendors have post parts from the USA via USPS for us to receive by Australia post at our end, worked OK.
Then FedEx started, worked fine and quick as well.
So my last order started out as an email invoice that...

One of my pandemic projects was putting on the battery box that came with the car. When the car came to me, there was only one bolt holding it on. There were 4 holes in the battery box and 9 holes in the running board and only one hole would match up at a time! I made an adapter out of mahogany so I wouldn't have to drill any more holes in the...

If you have or know of someone with young kids – there is a cute video titled “Learning About Old Cars and Trucks at the Model T Museum.” Yes – that’s our club’s museum! It’s on youtube at: Or if you are older and want to see many of the T’s in the museum it is also fun to watch (just remember that Becky Breck the kid’s host made the video for the...

Have you seen the commercial that has a person giving a testimonial about Balance of Nature? At the end of the commercial you see him backing out his 27 touring & driving down the road. Thought it was neat to see. Does anyone know the gent. Best John

I have had this for some time. I have always wondered if it was Nation Bartle.JPG babbet. Does anyone know?

I will soon be installing new felt window channels, regulator and window glass in my 1927 coupe. I plan to reuse the bottom window channel. I have never done this before, so need guidance. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

I know we kid each other a lot, and that is part of the fun.... however, I want to get serious for a moment. My wife is upstairs practicing on the piano for a funeral service tomorrow and it got me thinking about things not said that should be.

I'm new to Model T's (2018) and regret that I didn't discover the hobby earlier. I've learned that to...

Interesting 3D video model of the Model T engine and plenty of details to take issue with including improper cranking, rated HP, etc, etc. Perhaps some constructive feedback can help refine the video to improve its educational value.

I understand there is a 1/32in difference between Ford wooden spokes and Hayes. Is that significant? There is a shortage of spokes for Hayes felloes, so could I use a standard Ford hickory spoke?

Does anybody know the correct key code for an enclosed car door lock?
My 27 Coupe didn't have a key for the door when I bought it.
The original lock has a number stamped on it that is slightly different than the number I found in the service manual.
It looks like 2 numbers are switched around. I had a key made with the code on the original lock,...

A big welcome to the Lousiana Lizzie’s - the first new Chapter in 2022.

We look forward to hearing of their bayou tours and adventures.

Kathy Tagert

This is the second Ford Model K I've found that claimed to have put over, or close to 200,000 miles on. This is from 1916, so the likelihood this car still exists is pretty good. When I first came upon this article, I thought, ok, is this accurate? Did the person in named, L. H. DeGraaf, really own this K Roadster in 1907? A little research...

1. I have two hooks that I tried to pull it out with
2. I had someone step on the starter as I tried to pull it out.
3. What next?

This bearing was out last year. It is a Hyatt bearing. It does not look like it made a groove in the sleeve but that is always possible.

Can anyone help me with the floorboards for my 24 tt c cab, drawings dimensions,i have nothing ,thanks

Does anyone know how the fordite steering wheels were originally finished? Were they painted, sealed with shellac, or left bare? The wheel in my 23 runabout is pretty faded and leaves a nasty, tacky black mess on my hands when it's humid outside. I want to restore the wheel rim, but I have no idea how it was originally done.

Thank you,
Stephen

Gas gauges made for the model T have always intrigued me. You can only imagine back then of young people, probably young men, playing in their simple shops trying to come up with the next big thing for model T. Some would be called Rube Goldberg contraptions. Some would be so simple in their design , they just had to be popular. There were many...

Saw an article on the net for a competition for a new Hot Wheels vehicle. This 1927 (?) Ford is in the competition. Anyone see ANYTHING 1927 on this thing?
From the article:

Like previous winners (shown in the gallery above), this 1927 Wayne Ford school bus will move on to the Legends Tour's semi-final round that's scheduled for November 1,...

doing a complete restoration of a 24 model t touring, I have found that today it is far cheaper to buy someones car than restoring your own. Doing a total rebuild I will have over 15k into the car and this does not include the car itself when I purchased it. Parts, outside labor and shipping are all skyrocketing and is making this hobby less...

My car idles reasonabley well, hot or cold. However, I have noticed that it will idle a little smoother even when hot if I richen the mixture slightly from where it runs well at highway speed and general driving. I've noticed that when I come home and get out to open the barn door, then step on the right running board to climb back in, the engine...

Got the recent magazine in the other day and noticed the article about a new Louisiana chapter that was recently created. Does anyone have the contact info for them? I looked them up on the MTFCA homepage and sent an email to the one listed but I haven’t heard anything in over a week. Be really cool to meet up with some local T people! Up until...

.....just wanted to illustrate what 17 Model T blocks rebabbited awaiting line bore looks like. I’ve had 5 T engine/trannys rebuilt here and they’re running strong...

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I had laminated glass installed last winter in my Runabout. My lower windshield frame cracked during installation. It appears to have rusted from the inside. The crack goes about 3/4 of the way around the frame section.

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The frame appears to have been welded at some point. Rather than rewelding, I got another frame...

What physical characteristics should I look for in a 1913-14 head? Thank you, Craig

My 25 pickup has loose spokes in its 21 inch removable wheels.
my guess is that it is due to our hot dry climate here in Tucson Arizona.
A couple of questions.
Did 25 T's come with 30 X 31/2 clincher wheels ?
If so and I buy a set of 30 X 31/2 rebuilt wheels how can I seal them to prevent loose spokes?

Hi there. :D

It has been a very long time since I posted anything on the forum, but today I decided to come back and discuss Model Ts with you all.
As a reminder, I live in France and I started to take an interest in the model T in 2004, starting by restoring a French Ford T 1924 with Torpedo bodywork by “A Rousset”. This car was then destroyed...

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Rob Heyden, where are these Model K's now?

Elmer Bemis owned and operated Bemis Motors Inc. here in Brattleboro Vt, and I believe all of these photos were taken in the 1940s and '50s. The lead image of Bemis' Model K Touring was taken in the 1940s at the VMCCA meet at John R. Macomber's, “Raceland,” in Framingham, MA, or another VMCCA...

Can you please post some pics of mounting/installation? Looking for ideas. Thanks!

Does anybody have a link to the a DIY exhaust deflector? I had seen a demo of how to make one somewhere within the last 6 months or so. Thanks.
John

After removing my radiator for some needy cleaning I am using the opportunity to inspect my timer and lube as needed
As a newby I am unable to identify what timer this is and therefor not sure about lubrication
The car starts great first time all the time so don’t want to mess with it, just clean and lube
Did find that the ground wire was missing...

There have been several threads in the past regarding trailer tracking gps units. However from what I found there has been no true detailed “reviews” of units, with pros and cons discussed. I am considering getting one for my aluminum bodied enclosed trailer and would like to know what folks experience has been with them so I can decide the best...

I'm currently having the '22 Coupe engine bored out to .020 over and I will be installing new aluminum pistons. What clearence should I allow for heat expansion of the pistons so it doesn't seize.

There is a camming mechanism that the reverse pedal acts against that is bolted to the hogs head. Snyder's calls it the pedal support. I am losing a nontrivial amount of effective pedal travel because the bolt is lose. Is there a secret way to tighten this bolt that doesn't involve removing the reverse band, pedal, probably more? I can get to the...

Will a modern Group 1 battery fit in a reproduction battery box?

Can someone please tell me what the correct bolt is for mounting the buggy rail and saddle arms on a 1910 T? I know they are fat headed, like this driver, but I’m not sure of the length, diameter or even where to buy them as well as the nuts. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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All ford nationals is coming up. Dates are June 3-5. I’ve been to it before but never looking for model t things. Has this been a decent show for the model T world?

Here is a nifty NOS accessory. They even mention the lowly Ford. 158A7AFE-DA46-4BED-8095-5593A4EA9DDA.jpeg D6B25482-9B8C-47F7-93BA-69E2C73C7691.jpeg F3CEA196-3A71-46E5-A76E-632846451ADB.jpeg 9B14050C-18EB-4779-9428-6BD4F3AD31AC.jpeg CDDB76F0-51DA-4AAB-9ADA-C612A56E9A3D.jpeg

I use a small Triton aluminum open trailer to tow my 1915 runabout. I am interested in getting a 12v winch to make loading my T onto the trailer easier. I am looking for suggestion / recommendations.
Thanks
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Got the DU4 reassembled and clean. Looks great.

Followed the original assembly instructions, but I’m not getting a spark when I spin it at the plugs or in the safety spark gap area. I’m doing it by hand with spark plug wires connected to plugs on table. In manual, with everything disconnected I still should see something in the safety gap.

The...

I have enjoyed driving my T for half a year now with new Kevlar bands. It took me about a month of driving and adjusting to break them in, and I am decently confident they are adjusted correctly as all three pedals have a good firm bite when pressed and no resistance on the engine when released. The trouble I am having is backing Lizzy up an...

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