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I use John Deere corn head grease.

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WOW! Some of the paint is still there. Amazing!!!

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like Jeff Hood said " GO SLOW" and push HARD. If you drill steel fast it will just burn your bit up.

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Hello! I started the thread and yes, I found the answer I needed. The only problem I had was finding left or right hand points for my VW distributor. Both are available. Thanks to all who responded. bobt

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I have a 1926 model T roadster that's had a total restoration done BEFORE I bought it and it has a lot of up grades including a VW style distributor. Does anyone have points and condenser numbers? Thanks, bobt

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I would like to see a photo of the puddle in reference to the location of the engine. Mine was driving me crazy. It ended up being the radiator petcock. After your next drive, let it set overnight then touch the hole in the petcock and see if your finger has a drop of antifreeze on it. That's the ON...

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What type of glue are you using on the bulbs?

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Jonah, I had the same idea with my friends 1913 T. When I would try to start it by pulling the crank straight up ,it would stop at the twelve o'clock compression stroke. I explained as not getting "over the hill". All I did was change my cranking position. Instead of pulling straight UP with my left...

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BAD GROUND BAD GROUND BAD GROUND!! RUN A TEMPORARY GROUND WIRE FROM THE BATTERY NEGATIVE TO THE BULB SOCKET TO TROUBLESHOOT.

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If I'm not mistaken, I think he's saying the valve itself is leaking and not the threads. I bought TWO of those valves and had problems with both of them. They both worked fine at first and then became so hard to turn that I had to use pliers to shut them and then they started leaking. Some folks on...

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I live in Colonial Heights Virginia and own two Ts that I drive almost daily. I run the black antique tag(s) but only display the rear one and store the front one in the car in case I get questioned by the police. So far, no problems. I just don't like the appearance of my T with the front tag. bobt

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If you want a GUARANTEED free start, Get a bunch of people who want to watch the cranking process of starting a non starter T.

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That shut off valve is a POS. A $30.00 POS.

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Are they original?

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I use chain saw bar oil. I drive both of my T's a lot. A greasy T is a happy T. bobt

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Thank you Scott C and John S. I'm pretty sure that my cam levers need tweaking and I did some grinding on the bolt AND nuts. Since this is a NEW install, the directions call for TWO flat washers between the radius rod and the C shaped caliper bolts ie, the bolt goes through the backing plate then th...

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I'm TRYING to install Rocky Mountain brakes on my 1915 touring. I've got the new drums on my stock wooden wheels and trying to follow the instructions that came with the RMB kit. I tried calling Bud Williams at RMB. but he won't answer the phone and when I try to leave a message, his mailbox is full...

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TWO INCH ID TOP HOSE. Sorry. bobt

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Sure. I threw my receipt away but the number on the hose is - Gates 24232 green stripe. This only fits the top " ID hose, sold by the foot. bobt

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NAPA had the hose I needed made by Gates. I just had to cut it to length. Thanks guys, bobt

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It's not the COLOR red that I don't like, It's the quality of the hose. Thanks, bobt

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Does anybody know where I can buy radiator hose for my 1926 model t roadster without ordering it from a model t parts supplier? Part numbers? Tractor supply? Agra supply? NAPA? I'm not a big fan of those red hoses Lang's and the like sell. It does not have to be original. I drive my t"s ALOT. Thanks...

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NO!!! Do NOT put the choke rod through the core (fins and tubes) Drill a hole in the apron. Use your old radiator to see where to drill the hole. Also the GREAT folks at Brassworks can give you almost any patina you want on a brand new radiator . They did my 1915 touring and it matched the rest of m...

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Steve Lang JUST called me and took my order. They were having phone problems. Everything's good. Thanks, bobt

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Is Lang's still in business? If they are, They aren't answering their phones. I want to purchase Rocky Mountain brakes for my 1915 touring. Thanks, bobt

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Steve, I also use the key on my 1915 touring upside down. I have a size 14 shoes and would always kick the key off at stoplights and I have crank start only. Since I started using the key upside down I have had no problems. bobt

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I worked at a radiator shop in my youth and we repaired gas tanks. fill and dump with water three times. stick the torches open flame into the filler opening. You MIGHT get a small huff but probably not. Clean to bare metal and solder a oversize copper patch over the problem area with acid core sold...

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Valve handle pointing down is on. Pull the valve handle up 1/4 turn is off. Also, there is a strainer screen inside the potato. DO NOT put a paper filter in the sediment bowl. bobt

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Still sounds like creaking spokes. Can you swap the rear wheels and tires? Please post the fix when you solve the problem.

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Loose spokes???

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My AMERICAN STANDARD toilet is made in Mexico. The only problem I have is with the company's name.

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You say the tire is wearing out. What is the wear pattern? How the tire is wearing will help solve the problem. bobt

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I've removed two hogsheads so far. One was in a 1913 the other was in a 1915. I had to remove the exhaust manifold both times to get them out. Also, I didn't use just permatex. I used permatex ultra black.

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I have a question that pertains to this thread. I was leaking a lot of oil from the ball cap area of the u-joint so I removed the floorboards and drove for a while. I noticed that when I started out in low gear, I would get a lot of movement between the ball and cap and the oil leak would worsen. I ...

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Did you try a magnet? Post reply.

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Boiling point of water 180 degrees? bobt

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no matter when I go from battery to magneto I have to re-adjust my spark or my 1915 or it will will run badly. nature of the beast?. bobt

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Oh yeah, By the way. The light will go to the strobe effect WITHOUT the engine running if a coil is buzzing on battery position. ??? bobt

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Hello. I have a 1915 touring non starter, non generator. I start the car on battery then switch to magneto. I'm using a 12 volt garden tractor battery that I use a battery tender on. I'm happy with the way my car starts and runs and I drive EVERY day. OK, now I ordered a 12 volt flashing LED amber l...

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just curious, Why not use brass wire to attach Ford logo?

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Hello. I recently replaced my Transmission bands and I am not happy with the oil leaks now. I own two model ts and I am very aware about them marking their spot. My question is--Should I use the side gaskets with ultra black gasket maker or just the ultra black alone? I plan on using the front felt ...

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No gasket. Correct? bobt

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I've been working on oil leaks on my 1915 touring. Today I drove around with the floorboards off and noticed excessive movement at the u-joint connection (I call it a ball and socket) do I need to add the aftermarket shim? Can I adjust the radius rods to help this? Thanks, bobt

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Check your firing order 1-2-4-3

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Thanks for all the interest in The E-timer. It is gone. Bobt

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My friend and I were working on our Ts yesterday and while he was lubing the large grease cup on the U-joint he noticed the large prong? in the center of the cap and wondered what it was for. I removed the top of my cup and it also had one. We can not figure what its for. HELP! Thanks, bobt

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I paid big bucks for this and did not care for it. make me an offer

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While on the tire topic---HELP! I made a post early this week about replacing foam filled tires. I have four new Firestones, four new tube and four new flaps, all from Coker tire. Yesterday, I sawed off one front tire and cleaned up the rim. It's a 1915 touring with stock demountable rims. I did my ...

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Hello. I have a 1915 touring that I purchased last August and have been enjoying the car and go for daily drives. The gentleman I bought it from told me I would never have to worry about the tires because they are foam filled. Well it has a set of nice Coker clenchers on it and they stay up but the ...

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Sorry. The link I just posted is for the transmission. bobt

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Try this link. You have to activate flash player. https://www.modeltcentral.com/transmiss ... ation.html

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I timer or E timer. Is there a difference?

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Thank's for all the great advice. I'm learning and so far have enjoyed my new hobby. Bobt

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Hello. I'm a newb and have a question. Can you adjust coils while the engine is running without getting shocked? Thanks, bobt

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Check the firing order 1-2-4-3

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Does anyone know a part number for a NH carb viton tipped needle and seat? thanks, bobt

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Thank's for the list Steve. Like I said. I'm new to the hobby. bobt

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Hello, I own a 1926 and a 1915 model T. I'm trying to stay busy this winter on my new hobby but I'm getting frustrated TRYING to find parts. I have the big part suppliers catalogs, Lang's, Mac's (Eckler's) Snyder's and Texas T's. I want to reline my transmission bands and add a high volume oil line....

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While reading this thread, I've noticed that a couple of people mentioned try using a impact wrench to turn the engine over. I don't think a impact wrench would work as it would just hammer away and not spin the engine over. A'm I wrong in thinking this? bobt

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Try not to store / park rubber items around electric motors that run a lot. Electric motors put off ozone gas. When I was in high school, I pumped gas at a service station that also sold tires. They stored the new tires in a small room that had a HUGE air compressor in it. We even called the room "t...

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I want a akuret oil gauge for my 1915 touring A reproduction one would be fine. I tried all of the t suppliers and nobody has one. Any ideas? Thanks, bobt

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Anybody know the part number for a 160 degree thermostat that I can buy at a local parts store? 1915 T touring. Thanks, bobt

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I found out that my crank pulley was too large (about 3 1/2" across) I'm going to order a smaller one and a 23" belt. Sorry, No pictures, Technology is passing me by. Thanks for all the input. Bobt

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I would like to get rid of my water pump on my 1915 touring. With a 23" belt, my fan hits the crank start. I think a 23 1/2" belt would work but I can't find anything to fit. The model T belts jump from a 23" to a 25 7/8" My crank pulley measures 3.5" across. I just want belt that will go around the...

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I bought a fuel shut off valve that mounts to the carb from Eckler's so I don't have to crawl under my 1915 touring to turn the gas off. The problem I'm having is the valve is getting harder and harder to turn. I now have to use pliers to shut the valve. Is anybody else having this problem or do I h...

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I own two T's, Both with Ruckstell's. You can make it easy or complicated to use them. This is only how I use them and I am not saying that this is correct but It works for me. First, remember that a Ruckstell has nothing to do with your transmission. Basically, it's a two speed REAR END. This is ho...

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I think every engine has it's own personality and you have to find what it likes to start. You know the sequence for hot weather as you described. This is the way my 15 touring likes it in cooler weather. The first thing I do is open the throttle ALL the way open before I do my choking.Then-- Choke ...

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I put a SMALL pinpoint of green paint on the handle and another on the fuel line so when they line up, It's "on" Works for me. Bobt

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Hello. I have just joined the hobby and own two model Ts. My favorite one is a 1915 touring. I've been doing a lot of tinkering and repairing and a lot of CRANKING to get the ol' gal on the road. anyway, I got my first "FREE" start last night! I have to say, at 70 years old, It was a feeling like I ...

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IT'S FIXED!! Thanks for all the help and useful information. I removed the shift lock lever and installed it correctly and it now shifts like my 26. Cased closed! Thanks again, bobt

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Thank you mr. original smith. This is my first post on the forum. Is this the respect I will get on future questions? I think I'll just find another model T forum. bobt

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Hello. This is my first post. I own two model Ts. The first is a 1926 roadster and my favorite is by 1915 touring. Both cars have Ruckstell rear ends. On every Ruckstell rear I've seen, The arm on the rear end faces inward and the on the 1926, it does too. When the Ruckstell shift lever is FORWARD i...

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