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- Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission issues
- Replies: 26
- Views: 639
- Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: When it was new and when it wasn’t.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 524
- Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hand crank bushing installation issue
- Replies: 11
- Views: 336
Re: Hand crank bushing installation issue
So, how far off is it? The fix will likely depend upon the severity.
- Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: When it was new and when it wasn’t.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 524
Re: When it was new and when it wasn’t.
1927, with wood wheels and 30 x 3-1/2 tires. Not unheard of but interesting just the same. I was thinking it was a '26. (I have a '26 just like it, but with wire wheels) Teach me something here.....what are the differences in the '26 & '27? I was going simply by the "brand new" look of the car and ...
- Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: When it was new and when it wasn’t.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 524
Re: When it was new and when it wasn’t.
1927, with wood wheels and 30 x 3-1/2 tires. Not unheard of but interesting just the same.
- Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 922-1927 Drive Shaft Assembly Revision E
- Replies: 4
- Views: 190
Re: 922-1927 Drive Shaft Assembly Revision E
There should be a notch in 2596, shown in the 12 o'clock position, adjacent to the pinion gear, which will align with the woodruff key 2598B. I maybe see the hint of such a notch in your drawing, but if so, it's not oriented to align with the woodruff key.
You do fantastic work!!!
You do fantastic work!!!
- Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:15 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Tool Time
- Replies: 129
- Views: 889624
Re: Tool Time
Yes, a nail puller.
If you use it, be CERTAIN that when you grip the lower portion, just above the "foot", that none of your hand laps over the small ridge above the handhold. It's one of those mistakes that nobody makes twice!
If you use it, be CERTAIN that when you grip the lower portion, just above the "foot", that none of your hand laps over the small ridge above the handhold. It's one of those mistakes that nobody makes twice!
- Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I'm Stymied - spark lever swivel
- Replies: 12
- Views: 430
Re: I'm Stymied - spark lever swivel
Tim, I kind of pride myself on having a great assortment of taps & dies for unusual thread sizes. After reading your posting, I checked my "inventory" and came up short for a 7/32-32 tap. Not being able to bear that shame :oops: , I quickly ordered a few. So, the next time you lose that nut ;) I'll ...
- Mon Jul 14, 2025 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: POR Problem
- Replies: 15
- Views: 657
Re: POR Problem
Tim, Several years ago, I took the gas tank from my '24 Buick to "Gas Tank Renu". They cut it open, cleaned it, and coated it. That was probably 20+ years ago. It wasn't too cheap, but finding a great gas tank for a 1924 Buick was not a great prospect. A new Model T gas tank would be cheaper, but if...
- Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Calcium Carbide vs Acetylene in MC Cylinder for Headlamp use...s
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1136
Re: Calcium Carbide vs Acetylene in MC Cylinder for Headlamp use...s
I've seen the B tanks hung from the rear cross member of the frame, if that's any help whatsoever. (Not on Model T's, of course)
- Thu Jul 10, 2025 4:40 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
- Replies: 496
- Views: 763505
Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
There's no defense against the Three Stooges!
- Thu Jul 10, 2025 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Henry, we have a problem!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 798
- Wed Jul 09, 2025 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3797
- Wed Jul 09, 2025 2:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: question on how to adjust/test coils
- Replies: 27
- Views: 737
Re: question on how to adjust/test coils
Suggest you contact one of the coil folks listed on the forum suppliers page. Best to send them off and have them adjusted/ rebuilt for best results. https://www.mtfca.com/model-t-ford-suppliers/ The best advice so far... Get a known good set, (and a spare coil), and remove that variable from your ...
- Wed Jul 09, 2025 1:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
- Replies: 25
- Views: 610
Re: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
To measure the kingpin movement, I lifted the hub and the kingpin movement is about .037. That is at the edge of the hub. Measuring at the edge of the hub does not tell you what the kingpin movement is, since there is also clearance in the Timken bearings coming into play. For the record, the kingp...
- Wed Jul 09, 2025 1:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early KW Coil Points
- Replies: 6
- Views: 394
Re: Early KW Coil Points
I sent two of those otherwise great shape coils to someone in the mid-west to rebuild. When I asked about them two years later, I was told they needed new points and none were available. Evidently there are still no points available! When I restored my Model N, I used the original Heinze coils. The...
- Wed Jul 09, 2025 12:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3797
Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
I understand the various responses to the first post. What is true here is that I have my May, 1910 touring for sale. I will send information to anyone interested in buy this T. I have owned it for 78 years and at 93 have decided to let someone else enjoy it. Darel, I understand what you're trying ...
- Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
- Replies: 25
- Views: 610
Re: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
The straighter you can get them, the better. Perfect is good enough. Wheel runout sets up strains and forces that degrade ride and handling, contributes to tire and suspension parts wear, and may contribute to loosening wood wheels. It also consumes horsepower that would be better used moving the c...
- Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: question on how to adjust/test coils
- Replies: 27
- Views: 737
Re: question on how to adjust/test coils
You can't really judge coil performance by sound. How does the car run? Any misfires?
- Tue Jul 08, 2025 6:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dodged a bullet….
- Replies: 5
- Views: 480
Re: Dodged a bullet….
Do you mean the 6 bolts which attach the driven plate to the brake drum? I would not trust Loctite of any persuasion there. It likely gets too hot for Loktite, the bond of which is often indicated can be broken with heat for removal. Is there a super high temp agent they make? Allan from down under...
- Mon Jul 07, 2025 2:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
- Replies: 25
- Views: 610
Re: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
An 1/8" is nothing to bother over. Just do some careful inspection of the wheel hubs and the wire wheel centers to be certain no cracking has begun.
- Sun Jul 06, 2025 1:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: For you Rajo guys, saw this on Tbay would this really fit a T?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 648
- Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: For you Rajo guys, saw this on Tbay would this really fit a T?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 648
Re: For you Rajo guys, saw this on Tbay would this really fit a T?
Are you certain it's exhaust gasses and not coolant? The pipe thread port at the bottom makes me wonder if it's a coolant return port.Kevin Pharis wrote: ↑Sun Jul 06, 2025 12:11 amThe center port is open to exhaust gasses to pre-heat the manifold
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Toe-In on 1926 Runabout
- Replies: 5
- Views: 404
Re: Toe-In on 1926 Runabout
I'm betting on a bent spindle arm as well.
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Alternator noise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 423
Re: Alternator noise
Great! Happy you got it solved.
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3797
Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
NoviceCollector has been removed from this forum. Reason? Was he found to be a scammer? Bad attitude? or what? PM the answer if you dont want to go public if you wish. TXGOAT2 copied this quote to his posting at 4:40PM... "Mr. Azevado your reply is another opinion and please read my topic. I wrote ...
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bought my First T
- Replies: 23
- Views: 869
Re: Bought my First T
One thing that concerns me is a clunky ratchet noise I get when I use the transmission brake from a higher speed say 20mph. Sounds like it is from the transmission and scares me to death but maybe its the rear end. Not sure on that. Mike Marlette, MI IMG_5301.JPG Hi Mike! Welcome! What you describe...
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:14 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Clincher wheels with steel fellows and steel spokes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 974
Re: Clincher wheels with steel fellows and steel spokes
Some close-up pictures of these areas would be helpful. Also, what is the rim diameter measurement?
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Ball Cap Quandary
- Replies: 18
- Views: 624
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Snapping noise in transmission
- Replies: 7
- Views: 410
Re: Snapping noise in transmission
Don't rule out a rear end issue. Rear end noise is easily "telegraphed" through the driveshaft, making the sound seem to be in the transmission. Also, the u-joint may be suspect as well. Read through this thread as well. Your problem is not this severe, but it may still have some issues in common. h...
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Ball Cap Quandary
- Replies: 18
- Views: 624
Re: A Ball Cap Quandary
Dan you posted it first but I was thinking the same thing, if the forth main did not go on with ease you’re looking in the future to significant engine problems. Best John Ill third this. However, with the motor in the horizontal position, one must expect the ball cap to touch low from the unsuppor...
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Ball Cap Quandary
- Replies: 18
- Views: 624
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Alternator noise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 423
Re: Alternator noise
What is the condition of your timing gear? Do all the teeth look good?
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Alternator noise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 423
Re: Alternator noise
Can you use your original generator gear on the alternator. Its gear will know your cam gear. Otherwise the new gear will have to develop that relationship/ Allan from down under. ... the gear on the alternator is the same dimensions as the generator and the gear is threaded on to the alternator .....
- Fri Jul 04, 2025 5:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Alternator noise
- Replies: 14
- Views: 423
Re: Alternator noise
I've seen examples where the gears have come loose on the alternator shaft. You should probably remove & inspect it.
- Tue Jul 01, 2025 12:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Where to harness the power of vacuum?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 785
Re: Where to harness the power of vacuum?
Place an ad for an intake manifold that has been drilled for a vacuum port. There are lots of them out there.
- Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: stumbling / bucking
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1110
Re: stumbling / bucking
Robert,
Did the car ever run well for you? Is this a new problem?
Did the car ever run well for you? Is this a new problem?
- Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: stumbling / bucking
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1110
Re: stumbling / bucking
Same experience here.Why don't I try the old Champion X spark plugs? I immediately balked at started to rant they are old original plugs full of carbon, worn electrodes and a waste of time but just to show you.... I will put the old plugs back in. Yep, the engine ran great!
- Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:52 am
- Forum: Early Ford Forum - pre-T
- Topic: Does anyone have a photo of the parts inside of a 1903 enclosed differential
- Replies: 1
- Views: 240
Re: Does anyone have a photo of the parts inside of a 1903 enclosed differential
Herb, If you belong to the Early Ford Registry, they have several diminsioned drawings on their site of various early Ford components, once reproduced by Gene Kristoffy. The drawings were his. He was a master machinist, (not something I would say about just anyone). I'm not certain, but wouldn't be ...
- Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Building a 1924 roadster pickup
- Replies: 14
- Views: 755
Re: Building a 1924 roadster pickup
Austin,1925 Touring wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 3:52 pmTo be clear, I AM NOT CUTTING UP A TOURING CAR.
I have a roadster body already for it, and will be removing and saving the existing body.
I have the same feelings. I do not want to cut up the body. It is a nice body and will be saved!
Thanks so much for clarifying!

- Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Front End Lubrication
- Replies: 5
- Views: 567
Re: Front End Lubrication
Works for me too!
- Sun Jun 29, 2025 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Building a 1924 roadster pickup
- Replies: 14
- Views: 755
Re: Building a 1924 roadster pickup
I really wish you would reconsider cutting up a nice, solid touring car. There are a lot of cut-off Touring cars out there, with all due respect to those who own one, they never look exactly right. If you want a Roadster pick-up, then buy or trade this car for one.
- Sat Jun 28, 2025 7:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 5 to 1 steering
- Replies: 13
- Views: 776
- Sat Jun 28, 2025 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3797
Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Unless already personally known? ALL brass era Ts are suspect for authenticity until at least somewhat verified by someone really familiar with the hundreds of minute detail pieces. Few, if any, are a hundred percent correct. Most, of any brass era year, are more fake than authentic. While a 1914, ...
- Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3797
Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Maros, if you sincerely want a 1910 Ford take heart. You can have one. But, if you haven't noticed, the world is full of crooks. They will sell you a 1953 Willys and tell you it's a 1910 Ford. You have homework to do. You must study early Fords enough to have a good grasp of their identifying featu...
- Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 5 to 1 steering
- Replies: 13
- Views: 776
Re: 5 to 1 steering
Tim, Even by swapping out the parts described above, there can still be some binding issues when changing over to 5:1. I believe the issue is that the 4:1 gears are made with a different pressure angle than the 5:1 gears. Gears produced with different pressure angles are not meant to work with one a...
- Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3797
Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
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- Thu Jun 26, 2025 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Texas t distributor quit.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1172
Re: Texas t distributor quit.
Mark, Pull the coil wire from the center of the distributor cap and hold the end near ground while someone cranks the engine over with the ignition on. Do you get a spark to ground by doing this? If so, it's likely a cap/rotor issue. If not, it's likely a coil/condenser/power supply thing. As someon...
- Wed Jun 25, 2025 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Texas t distributor quit.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1172
Re: Texas t distributor quit.
Heavy sparking and burned points mean a bad condenser.
- Wed Jun 25, 2025 4:21 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Any one on here know anything about the 1909 REO 2 cylinder car?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2244
Re: Any one on here know anything about the 1909 REO 2 cylinder car?
Any more pictures you can share with us?Herb Iffrig wrote: ↑Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:39 amYes this is my car. A friend of a friend found it out of a barn near me, and I got it just the way you see it. It appears to be all there.
- Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:50 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: MTFCA membership application
- Replies: 6
- Views: 913
Re: MTFCA membership application
Keep in mind, the clubs and suppliers are largely run by volunteers, individuals, fellow hobbyists, and volunteers. This ain't "big business". 

- Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Calcium Carbide vs Acetylene in MC Cylinder for Headlamp use...s
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1136
Re: Calcium Carbide vs Acetylene in MC Cylinder for Headlamp use...s
How much difference in light (Lumens??) output will I see with one type of fuel over the other? Brent, It's exactly the same fuel/gas. Prest-O-Lite is just a name brand. It's all just acetylene gas. At the weld gas store I used to use, they had a huge tank that they filled with calcium carbide, the...
- Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MY 1924 coupe and experiences as a new driver/owner
- Replies: 161
- Views: 32999
- Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Play in the steeering wheel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 874
Re: Play in the steeering wheel
I have to wonder, why did you remove the pins if they were in so tight and were .374" diameter? Your only problem seems to be with the gear ID's being oversize. I believe I would put the pins back in and get some new gears. Sometimes today we see shafts/pins that seem to be undersize, (.374"). We ha...
- Mon Jun 23, 2025 1:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Assistance Needed - Identify this Key
- Replies: 11
- Views: 881
Re: Assistance Needed - Identify this Key
I have a key like that too. I seem to recall someone mentioning once that it was for a glovebox on later year Fords. Maybe... maybe not... Web searches don't seem to support this theory. For a tractor maybe?
- Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: clearance transmission clutch slide collar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 562
Re: clearance transmission clutch slide collar
It's not uncommon to turn down the output shaft to true it up and remove wear. However, I believe it's usually only done in the area that runs in the fourth main, (requiring an undersized fourth main). If the shaft is heat treated at all, it's most likely through hardened and not surface hardened. I...
- Sat Jun 21, 2025 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Seat Cushion
- Replies: 10
- Views: 911
Re: Seat Cushion
I am familiar with the seat that Marty shows, and frankly, that seat is familiar with me as well. My recollection is that it doesn't use springs. I believe the original was just padded with horsehair. Hopefully, Marty will confirm.
- Sat Jun 21, 2025 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Darel Leipold, is 93
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1016
Re: Darel Leipold, is 93
My best to you, sir. Happy Birthday! 

- Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Kevlar band question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1745
Re: Kevlar band question
I have been supplying woven kevlar transmission bands since the early 80's, but have recently removed my ad from the Vintage Ford. Return on investment was getting lower and lower. Since the passing of my Brother, I have just about stopped supplying bands, but have about 50 sets left in inventory. ...
- Fri Jun 20, 2025 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Did this carbide generator blow up?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1190
Re: Did this carbide generator blow up?
Notice the presence of a valve where the hose would connect to the generator. I suspect that the generator was "shut off" by stopping the water drip and immediately closing the valve, which would bottle-up the gas still being generated by the still-wet carbide. The generator probably burst, not exp...
- Fri Jun 20, 2025 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hood Support Rod Moving
- Replies: 11
- Views: 902
Re: Hood Support Rod Moving
The rod is fine. It drifts backwards in the hood hinge. A common problem.jiminbartow wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:35 amNo. Your support rod is too short. Should have about 1/2” on each end.
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: axle gear
- Replies: 2
- Views: 587
Re: axle gear
I'm always leery about using non-Ford parts. If it were mine, I'd be looking for a Ford gear.
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1538
Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
Good thinking. Personally, being under a deadline causes me to make hasty, regrettable choices.Sonny1916T wrote: ↑Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:52 amThanks for the suggestions, I gave up on the Fathers Day thought as so much else going on. I will look into your ideas and suggestions and follow up when I have a positive result.
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: stuck valves
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2164
Re: stuck valves
Thanks Henry. By the way, you are incapable of hurting my feelings.Henry K. Lee wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:07 amIt needs to be done correctly and not just getting the car running. It is not a belittlement but a fact of the times. Sorry you have hurt feelings too.

- Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Orange drop capacitor question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1219
Re: Orange drop capacitor question
Only 26 years?? I'd say that's a decent run. How long should they last?
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: stuck valves
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2164
Re: stuck valves
No disrespect to anyone but this is a perfect example of why the hobby is dying. The vendors have the parts and have gone to great expenses to make them for the masses, when you say.., "The owner just wants to get it running" means I am being cheap and do not want to do it correctly so my heirs can...
- Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OCF Application: Approved
- Replies: 9
- Views: 844
Re: OCF Application: Approved
Forgive my ignorance as I have never lived close enough to deal with OCF, what is it? It's Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI. It's a one-of-a-kind car event, (not just a car show, with parked cars), that usually draws 850, 1932 and older cars. Do a YouTube search for dozens of ...
- Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spokes - need collective wisdom
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1470
Re: Spokes - need collective wisdom
I would not rebuild the wheel for that alone. If everything else about the wheel is in good condition, I would go with the epoxy option, not so such to add strength, but to seal it from moisture.
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Speedster Banner for Sale 2005
- Replies: 3
- Views: 639
Re: Speedster Banner for Sale 2005
I'm between the left front wheel and the "S".
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OCF Application: Approved
- Replies: 9
- Views: 844
OCF Application: Approved
Just got approvals a few minutes ago. I applied on 6/2. See ya' there! 

- Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto won't work after correctly to my knowledge installing the horn
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1689
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can't charge magnets
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1497
- Sun Jun 15, 2025 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: stuck valves
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2164
Re: stuck valves
I saw an old post by RV Anderson saying instead of tapping on top of the valve to turn the engine until the cam lobe is pointing down on the stuck valve and put a washer or a dime on the cam and turn the crank in order to push the valve up. I really would not do that. I can't see how a coin or a wa...
- Sun Jun 15, 2025 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Fans???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 700
Re: Model T Fans???
It's for a Dodge. (Pretty sure)
- Thu Jun 12, 2025 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MY 1924 coupe and experiences as a new driver/owner
- Replies: 161
- Views: 32999
Re: MY 1924 coupe and experiences as a new driver/owner
I have my Speedster on the Speedster Rally in Rockville, IN. I did 85 miles today and put in 4.5 gallons of gas when I was done. Not too bad.
- Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1538
Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
George! What a great idea!George House wrote: ↑Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:56 pmI hate to recommend vice grips for a Model T task but, when used vertically, adjust for a very tight grip on that shallow hex head. Unscrew while pulling downward.

- Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1538
Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
Try clamping onto it with a vise-grip and pulling downwards as you turn. There is still the slim hope that only the drain plug theads are stripped. The pan threads may yet be salvaged.
- Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Have You Ever Seen Anything Like This.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1788
Re: Have You Ever Seen Anything Like This.
Amazingly, your friend brought you pictures that were used on that eBay auction but didn’t show you all of them which would have given you all the answers. So, what are all the answers? It's not a lamp in any traditional sense. It has no burner or gas jet, nor does it have a place for one. It has n...
- Wed Jun 11, 2025 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hogs head stuck
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1344
Re: Hogs head stuck
Is it getting bound up between the back of the engine block and the 4th main bearing?
- Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Blockley Tires are they any good
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5645
Re: Blockley Tires are they any good
On the subject of ‘Blockley Tires, are they any good?’ I purchased a set of 5. Two to three months of driving, They began to develop cracks around the bead. This was not what I was expecting. Maybe all tires made now are like this. I hope not. Are your rims in good condition, with no sharp edges? A...
- Tue Jun 10, 2025 12:17 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: MEME of the week
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11413
- Tue Jun 10, 2025 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Gasket under Fronty valve cover?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 939
Re: Gasket under Fronty valve cover?
Maybe a similar application... My '24 Buick has a looong rocker cover. It leaked oil too. On the advice of a "Buick guy", my dad made a gasket out of 1/4" thick, rubberized cork. It's been in place for over 30 years and works great. It's held in place with Permatex on the bottom side only. The thick...
- Mon Jun 09, 2025 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine runs too hot
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3813
Re: Engine runs too hot
I completely agree with the others who suggest that your radiator fins have lost contact with the tubes. You asked earlier if this can be seen. It's usually not obvious to the naked eye, but sometimes you can slide a knife between the fins and gently push a fin up or down to see if it's still attach...
- Mon Jun 09, 2025 6:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Homecoming Pictures
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2813
Re: Homecoming Pictures
Thanks guys, so it not a formal event like say Easter or Christmas? Is there any special time of the year or date it is 'celebrated' or is it a local choice? Correct, not a formal holiday. No special time or date for such things. It's up to the group involved to schedule such events whenever it's m...
- Sun Jun 08, 2025 7:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Homecoming Pictures
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2813
Re: Homecoming Pictures
It means returning to "home". A reunion of sorts.A Whiteman wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 4:25 amAs a Non-USA person, could you tell me what 'Homecoming" means?
I have wondered about this for many years.....![]()
- Sat Jun 07, 2025 12:51 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
- Replies: 496
- Views: 763505
- Sat Jun 07, 2025 9:48 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: No longer looking for: reverse eye rear main leaf spring
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1701
Re: WTB: reverse eye rear main leaf spring
Another common option is to put another bend in the spring, quite easy. However, that lowers much more than reversing the eye. Possibly too much? Excellent point! It doesn't necessarily lower things too much. Just depends on how much bend you use. I have a spring with bent ends that lowers just abo...
- Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:54 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
- Replies: 496
- Views: 763505
- Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Music -- It's Back! (Opinions Welcome!)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2628
- Fri Jun 06, 2025 6:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: Here's your chance to own THE M1 Rebel
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13232
Re: Here's your chance to own THE M1 Rebel
Look at the posting date Sir. Ya ever hear about APRIL FOOLS! ? Hank was playing April Foolks with everyone, but some folks just don't get it! 15K wouldn't even pay for the paint job and it was a DEAL when he originally posted it for 75K! Now he's not kidding about the long term storage, so unless ...
- Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:09 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: No longer looking for: reverse eye rear main leaf spring
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1701
Re: WTB: reverse eye rear main leaf spring
As Dan stated, we don't know what your goal is. If it's for a speedster, I tried the reverse eye spring and also de-arched it. I ended up with too little travel and a spring so "spongy" that it nearly led to an accident. My speedster now has a stock spring that's mounted behind the rear axle in orde...
- Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: No longer looking for: reverse eye rear main leaf spring
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1701
Re: WTB: reverse eye rear main leaf spring
Detroit Spring can make a new spring with reversed eyes or make you a new main leaf with reversed eyes or rebuild an old spring and reverse the eyes. Several years ago I stupidly paid Eaton Detroit Spring $100 to make one leaf for a Model N spring. It had tapered and radiused ends. They did a compl...
- Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Model T owner checking in.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1478
Re: New Model T owner checking in.
What a great plan! Take me with you!
Welcome to the hobby, happy to have you and your brother on-board.

Welcome to the hobby, happy to have you and your brother on-board.
- Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in June?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4127
Re: What have you done with your Model T in June?
We drove it outside the garage for the first time. Went to the Ford factory where it was born and then it died. Replaced the blown 20amp fuse with a 30amp but could not get it started again. Towed it back with a chain to the garage and got it started. 1st drive.jpg I hope you got to the bottom of y...
- Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need help identifying a noise
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2494
Re: Need help identifying a noise
... guess I’ll pull the head and pull the pistons to check all rod bearings and piston pins. Do you think I can see enough of the upper rod bearing from below Without removing the piston/rod assembly from the engine? At this point, there's no need to pull the head. I'm nearly certain that your prob...
- Thu Jun 05, 2025 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need help identifying a noise
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2494
Re: Need help identifying a noise
As Bill suggests, that kind of knock is usually a main bearing. I had a bad one. Turned out to be the front main bearing.
- Thu Jun 05, 2025 11:30 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
- Replies: 496
- Views: 763505
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1877
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1877
Re: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...
You caught meEd Baudoux wrote: ↑Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:44 amJerry Van:
"I wasn't even thinking about T stuff". Fake News!![]()

- Tue Jun 03, 2025 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1877
Re: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...
Thanks guys! This has been a fun little find. 
