Lens gasket T6578X question

Discuss all things Model T related.
Forum rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic

Topic author
steve miller-Ontario
Posts: 2
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2019 6:06 pm
First Name: steven
Last Name: Miller
Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Lens gasket T6578X question

Post by steve miller-Ontario » Fri Apr 19, 2019 2:45 pm

I forgot to order a pair. What size is this rope?
Thanks Steve
Top
User avatar

DanTreace
Posts: 3813
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:56 am
First Name: Dan
Last Name: Treace
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: ‘12 open express,'23 cutoff, '27 touring
Location: North Central FL
Board Member Since: 2000
Contact:
Contact DanTreace

Re: Lens gasket T6578X question

Post by DanTreace » Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:06 pm

3/16" dia. cotton twist weave rope.
The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Top

Topic author
steve miller-Ontario
Posts: 2
Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2019 6:06 pm
First Name: steven
Last Name: Miller
Location: Mississauga, Ontario

Re: Lens gasket T6578X question

Post by steve miller-Ontario » Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:13 pm

Dan, thank you. I should be able to purchase at my local hardware store
Top
User avatar

DanTreace
Posts: 3813
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:56 am
First Name: Dan
Last Name: Treace
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: ‘12 open express,'23 cutoff, '27 touring
Location: North Central FL
Board Member Since: 2000
Contact:
Contact DanTreace

Re: Lens gasket T6578X question

Post by DanTreace » Fri Apr 19, 2019 3:37 pm

Steve

Glad to help, BTW, look for good cotton rope, like for clotheslines. Some of the vendors just supply length of polyester rope, rather poor substitute. :?
The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Top

Scott_Conger
Posts: 6523
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:18 am
First Name: Scott
Last Name: Conger
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1919
Location: not near anywhere, WY
Board Member Since: 2005

Re: Lens gasket T6578X question

Post by Scott_Conger » Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:10 pm

It's identified on-line as either 9/64" or 3.6mm cord cotton cord. It is the same cord as is installed into older style venetian blinds. My dad manufactured blinds and Lord knows that as a kid, I ran my share (miles) of cord through blinds during their assembly. Child labor laws do not apply to fathers, I guess... :lol:
Scott Conger

Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny

NH Full Flow Float Valves™
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
Top

Scott_Conger
Posts: 6523
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:18 am
First Name: Scott
Last Name: Conger
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1919
Location: not near anywhere, WY
Board Member Since: 2005

Re: Lens gasket T6578X question

Post by Scott_Conger » Fri Apr 19, 2019 6:04 pm

I should add that there is 4.0mm cord, but it is easier to install the slightly smaller cord, as every bit of thickness adds to the pressure required to install the lens/rim assembly.
Scott Conger

Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny

NH Full Flow Float Valves™
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
Top
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic

Return to “General Discussion Forum”