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Got it. Thanks!

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Would someone please tell me how to stop the gas valve from leaking? My other T also leaks but I live with that one.
The leak is from the top. I tried taking it apart and putting soap on it and some other stuff they say airplanes us on gas valves (I think.)
Thank you in advance, Bob

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It is a scratch. Thanks!

The bolt hole is center ok. Thanks!

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There is a gap between the frame and the engine support arms. Is this acceptable or might the weight of the engine pull down the frame? The best I can measure, the engine support frame hole is 21.5 on center. There is a block of wood inside the frame rail. And their is a bolt through the side rail, ...

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Thank you again!!

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Drag Link - thank you - I often confuse the two. Measure the pitman arm - good to know! I was afraid road bumps would bend the drag link. Guess not. I put an accessary wishbone on my 12 touring. I plan on putting one on this torpedo too. Thanks for the advice! Hmmm, hopefully the engine will setting...

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The tie rod is about 1/8 to 1/4 at the most from the wishbone. I would think that over time it would bend or break. The only solution I see is taking the steel steering shaft to my welder and having him extend the shaft about an inch. Do any of you know what to do or think it is too dangerous to let...

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That makes sense. Although ironically that problem is in the T that is painted and restored and I can live with the shorter column.

Now on to the 12 torpedo conundrum. Thank you Walter!

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Thank you Walter. This is perplexing because the 12 touring column tube is 23 1/2 and if it was 25 1/2 like the 12 torpedo, the steering wheel would be pressing against my lap. As it is now the steering wheel is so close I have to spread my legs to advance the timing. Maybe I will have to sell these...

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thanks Dan, but now I am more perplexed. The steering shaft length that you shared is 54 1/4" long and not 56". The part I am referring to is in the picture. Of course now I wonder why my shaft is so short? (remember this is a family forum! No comments. lol) Deal with that next. The column is 25 1/2...

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bought a 1912 Torpedo roadster that was in parts. The gentlemen I bought it from collected 1912 parts over the years so it is not an original per se'. I bought brass plated 1911 - 1912 timing and gas rods from a vendor but the rods are too short. (So is the steering shaft because I think the column ...

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Good feedback, thanks!

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Do you think putting the smaller diameter rivet in place and filling the area around it with JB weld would hold, or might the JB crack?

I'll also try McMasters.

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I drilled the rivet out completely.

I didn't know they made larger diameter rivets. I only looked at what one of our vendors carries.

I'll check google and see about larger diameter rivets.

Thanks for your feedback.

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It's exciting and already beautiful!

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I drilled out the rivets of a 1912 steering gear box and now the hole is too big for the new rivets. Is buying brazing rods is the answer to filling in the whole with brass and then re-drilling or simply put the small diameter rivet in and fill around it? Never did this before. Will a home propane t...

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Thanks Dave. I would wear mine at work.

Everyone at work knows I love the Model T!

George burns had the cigar, Fred Astaire had the cane. I (we) have the Model T!

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Would someone please tell me whose wife is making / selling masks with model T pictures on it?

Sorry I didn't know if this was technically under classifieds or not?

Since this thing is here to stay, I'd rather go through it in a Model T!

Thank you!

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Hi Richard, I see that you said you sent a PM but I am not seeing it. Would you please send it again to rtpoane@hotmail.com

Thank you, Bob

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Thanks for the advice. I mentioned the brass wheel because I sometime use it on badly tarnished metal including certain thick brass parts such as carburetor knobs, and that's only if my regular polish does not remove it. Yea, I learned my lesson, I've ruined brass before by using a wheel!

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Just curious, what does the 'flame' looking icon mean that precedes the subject?

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What do you use to take off old varnish. or lacquer or whatever coating they put on brass lamps after they polish them.

I accidentally tried polishing older brass with a wire wheel brush and took off the shinny coating. Now I have to do the whole thing.

Thank you in advanced. Bob

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Thank you!

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The instructions were written by Jess Bonar, Florida.

Thank you both!

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Demountable front wheels, bought at Hershey just to have if needed because it can take months to get wheels rebuilt. But never needed them. New bolts. $350

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I have a set of floating hubs still in the box with instruction. Would someone please tell me if it is missing parts? I am going to put them up for sale.

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What appears to be the moon in the background is the flash. I think there was a winter, summer, and fall collection. This appears to be the summer. Bought this at Hershey I think many years ago. $25 plus shipping.

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oil pump $35 or it goes to the scrap metal guy. Pick up only. Not worth shipping. Seems to be in pretty good condition.

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I figured it out. Got the right wire.

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Any suggestions as to where to get wire to wire up a coil box? Craft stores are closed so can't get a spool of craft wire. The coil box I restored last time had about a three strand braided copper (26 ga?) wire. I was going to try and strip whatever wire that is in my basement. Does it have to be br...

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Perfect, thanks!

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How do you remove steering case brass rivets?

I drilled out the quadrant rivets but when I tried to bang out the brass case rivets they did not budge. And I am afraid of ruining it.

I want to replace the steel levers with brass levers.

Thank you for your help!

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Thank you Scott for helping me. I did not think these can be lengthened. I will go to my welding guy and see what he can do.
There is a friend in the club who has the same car. I will check out his 12 torpedo and see if he has an extra strap when he gets back in town.

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Thank you Bill! I forgot about the vacuum because it never worked well. I guess I have to invest in a better vacuum.

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You experienced guys might know this already. It is very frustrating sand blasting in a booth that is very foggy, even with two lights in the upper rear corner. Today an idea came to me to blast with one hand and hold a flashlight on the metal with the other hand. And what a great difference that ma...

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Odd but the pictures did not go through. Here they are, had to change them to jpeg:

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I am guessing the strap goes over the tank and through the bracket holes on a 1912 Torpedo roadster. The strap does not fit over the tank. I believe by the worn threads that the straps are original. The tank might be a repo. The one picture shows the strap lifted high over the tank. The other pictur...

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What type of windshield glass should go into the model t? Regular double pane?

I thought to be on a Tour the glass has to be a certain type?

Thank you in advanced.

Bob

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Sold pending payment. Thank you!

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Awesome job!

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I think this goes in a car but I am not really sure. It does not work. It might be worth something or might be worth nothing. Glass is broken bottom left corner facing the clock. $10 plus shipping. Email to Bob Poane rtpoane@hotmail.com

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Sold pending payment.

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email to Bob Poane at rtpoane@hotmail.com

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Brass accessory spark & gas lever extensions. $15 plus shipping.

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I have not had a chance to check responses. I sent pictures from my "smart" phone and thought they went through. Anyway, here are the pictures:
I find the carriage head type nail intriguing.

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I bought a Model T at Hershey and in some of the boxes were these items. Just curious, what are they and do they belong on a Model T.

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I bought a Model T at Hershey and in some of the boxes were these items. Just curious, what are they and do they belong on a Model T.

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I noticed a KW master vibrator for sale and I have seen them before but it has one coil, what does it do?

Thank you in advanced!

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Big kids and one little kid!

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