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- Mon Jul 14, 2025 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New member with a question, please
- Replies: 8
- Views: 490
Re: New member with a question, please
Your Tudor sedan looks pretty good and seems to be an original car! If it were mine I would remove the tank and clean it out along with the sediment bulb. Your lucky to find that 2 door and looks like it was stored out of the weather!! That’s a really good thing. Have you got the Ford service manual...
- Sat Jul 12, 2025 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Strong kickback on crank since replacing the timer
- Replies: 16
- Views: 470
Re: Strong kickback on crank since replacing the timer
If you replaced the timer did you replace the wires one wire at a time when you changed it? That’s a fool proof way to do it to avoid mixing up the timer wires.
- Thu Jul 10, 2025 7:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this for a T?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 445
Re: Is this for a T?
Check out the Fordson house.com. They sell new old stock parts and good used parts for Forson tractors. A few yews ago I sold a good magneto coil ring for a Fordson tractor I had for a really good price. They were glad to get it. I contacted them and sent them a picture of it. They sent me a Check p...
- Mon Jul 07, 2025 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
- Replies: 25
- Views: 611
Re: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
As far as the rim goes you’re not going to your run T fast enough to make any difference. You have to remember Model T’s weren’t built like a Rolls Royce or to high standards as other high end makes were. If it doesn’t shimmy or wobble your OK. I would remove the front rims with the tires and watch ...
- Sun Jul 06, 2025 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Barely leaking radiator core issue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 504
Re: Barely leaking radiator core issue
Thanks for the tips. I may change the radiator coolant. I have antifreeze in it since the shop isn’t heated for winter. Maybe I should use less antifreeze in it. It’s got over 1/2 antifreeze in it. We dont get long weeks of below freezing in central Texas. Maybe 1/4 antifreeze and the rest water mig...
- Sat Jul 05, 2025 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bought my First T
- Replies: 23
- Views: 869
Re: Bought my First T
Hi Mike It will greatly be to your advantage to buy yourself the The Ford Service manual that will help you learn about a Model T. Also call and ask Snyder’s, Lang’s, and Chaffins. Ask for their parts catalogues. There is a wealth of information for parts and identifying what you may need for your c...
- Fri Jul 04, 2025 7:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Barely leaking radiator core issue
- Replies: 10
- Views: 504
Barely leaking radiator core issue
I was looking at my 21 Touring today and noticed the replacement flat tube radiator has a couple of damp spots on it and very small leaks. These are very slow and not dripping. The radiator was a flat tube recore bought on eBay years ago when I was assembling parts to build the 21. I haven’t use any...
- Fri Jul 04, 2025 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Ball Cap Quandary
- Replies: 18
- Views: 624
Re: A Ball Cap Quandary
If you have difficulty getting holes lined up on a ball cap or any other holes use a long taper punch or if you don’t have one a screwdriver can work also. The holes in a ball cap are identical distance to each other. Sometimes putting the ball cap bolts in put one in the bottom and then one at the ...
- Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spark lever inquiry
- Replies: 11
- Views: 754
Re: Spark lever inquiry
Bump down the left side splash guard/engine pan where it’s far enough down so the spark rod will get a little longer stroke down. Looks like to me the guard/pan took a lick and was pushed upwards sometime in the past. You may not have to cut out a notch to get it to clear but not sure.
- Thu Jun 26, 2025 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Did Howell's Sheet Metal change names?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 909
Re: Did Howell's Sheet Metal change names?
I’m hoping they will still make T sheet metal. There isn’t many other folks if any making T sheet metal body panels and etc that I know of. In some ways old car hobbies are changing. Supply and demand for later ‘old cars’ and classic cars sell for more money and the demand for parts for them is wher...
- Sun Jun 22, 2025 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Kevlar band question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1745
Re: Kevlar band question
By the looks of this company and reading their information on what they can make these folks could make Model T band linings but the cost to do it would come into question. Like other items would there be enough interest and could enough be made to keep the cost down.
- Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My sloppy steering wheel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 433
Re: My sloppy steering wheel
That’s sound like you repaired a big part of the slack in your steering column. While your at it jack up the front end of your T and slowly turn the steering wheel from side to side. Watch closely the front end for looseness in the king pins, tie rod ends and the steering arm. You may be surprised i...
- Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hood Support Rod Moving
- Replies: 11
- Views: 902
Re: Hood Support Rod Moving
Why not get a 3/8 or 1/2 longer solid rod. That may a way to keep the original look instead of adding piece to keep it moving back. Or did Ford come out with a replacement longer rod if it was a common issue? Why was it cut a bit shorter?
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chasing down rattles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 609
Re: Chasing down rattles
Even when new Model T’s weren’t quite as we think of today. And after they got driven for a while they slowly got more looser and noisey. The quietest antique brass era cars were the heavier cars like the Winton and other bigger heavier cars. But even those cars weren’t built like our cars are today...
- Fri Jun 13, 2025 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hogs head stuck
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1344
Re: Hogs head stuck
Something must not be moving. I have a 24 Coupe and I finally took off the firewall and for me everything was easier to get to. I did it that way. Look closely with someone looking on as you move it up to see where it’s hitting on or dragging on. Was the handbrake moving the clutch ring back and for...
- Mon Jun 09, 2025 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine runs too hot
- Replies: 47
- Views: 3813
Re: Engine runs too hot
Bottom line is what others have said. A good cooling radiator is a must for a Model T to really drive and enjoy. Radiators can fool you if they look good and especially if it’s an original. Either get it recored or buy a new flat tube. A poor cooling radiator is first in line to cause cooling issues...
- Fri Jun 06, 2025 1:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hump day.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1375
Re: Hump day.
Maybe the free crankcase service was checking for oil leaks and tightening up the bolts where necessary! But T’s didn’t leak a “whole lot” did they.
- Tue Jun 03, 2025 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1877
Re: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...
That’s super neat to find the box with it! It doesn’t look beat up either. Really good things are out there and you have to be at the right place at the right time!
- Sun Jun 01, 2025 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter Motor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 805
Re: Starter Motor
The Ford service manual has the information you need. When anyone buys and owns a Model T it should be by your easy chair or reading area and looked at often.
- Fri May 30, 2025 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pouring Tar in coils!!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1922
Re: Pouring Tar in coils!!
As the old saying goes we live and learn!
- Wed May 28, 2025 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What tool do I need?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2067
Re: What tool do I need?
Just for grins I looked up dimple die on Amazon and there are all kinds of sizes and sets. There are also other makers and suppliers for dimple dies. Be warned though they aren’t cheap. That’s probably the reason the reproduction sill plates don’t have them. The machine work to make the one stamping...
- Wed May 28, 2025 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Adding Pictures to an add?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 597
Re: Adding Pictures to an add?
That’s what I do also. Add pictures to your photo files and when you want to use a picture go to attachments and your picture files will come up. Click on the picture and it will be added to your post or add. That’s the way I do it.
- Wed May 28, 2025 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What tool do I need?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2067
Re: What tool do I need?
How about using some raised washers. On the original sill plates that’s the effect that was being used less the seam around the screw hole. They come in all sizes and finishes. They would look pretty close but of corse not perfect.
- Tue May 27, 2025 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Traveling
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1706
Re: Traveling
The photo of the older man contemplating whether to go across the muddy road or turn around says a lot when T’s were being used for transportation in the early days of motoring. Could he be thinking about burning out the bands or just turning around. It’s the 12th photo from the top. Great group of ...
- Mon May 26, 2025 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 15 Million of them
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1139
Re: 15 Million of them
I agree that if the Ford branches had enough parts or chassis they used up the parts to build up a complete car. It only makes sense. And the left over parts were sold as time went on. I think that even though the T was old history and out of date there was enough out there that needed parts to keep...
- Sat May 24, 2025 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: reusing a copper head gasket
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1213
Re: reusing a copper head gasket
The copper head gaskets can be reused more than once and more if you remove them carefully and clean off the block and head surface well. We have to remember to clean up the head and block really well! In fact in the T era owners would do this more than you think. Sometimes we overthink and start re...
- Tue May 20, 2025 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "Instruction Book" vs "Ford Manual"
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2129
Re: "Instruction Book" vs "Ford Manual"
I guess some of the forum members who own Model T’s or have owned them for many years take the Ford service manual and older Ford service books or service books in general for getting repair advice for a Model T. Over the years the books “evolved” . The last Ford service book or manual is the summat...
- Tue May 20, 2025 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can cracked zinc sill plates be repaired?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1250
Re: Can cracked zinc sill plates be repaired?
Allan has the simplest repair idea that works. I have a 24 Coupe that has the zinc/aluminum sill plates and using the method that Allan spoke about is the best way for cracks in this application. It will last as long you own and drive your car and beyond.
- Sun May 18, 2025 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I can only go in reverse
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1964
Re: I can only go in reverse
Jack the car up on both rear wheels in neutral and press your reverse pedal and see if the wheels turn in reverse. If you have the linkage adjusted correctly you should get a good neutral. After you check if your wheels are turning in reverse put the car in neutral then use the low speed pedal and s...
- Sun May 18, 2025 3:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My Flivver STILL Hates Me.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1416
Re: My Flivver STILL Hates Me.
[/image]It’s now time to remove the fuel tank, clean it out, clean or replace the fuel sediment bulb and that will probably solve your problem. When you found out you were blocking the vent hole that helped for a while which indicates there is a fuel flow problem.
- Thu May 15, 2025 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: mirrors
- Replies: 1
- Views: 759
Re: mirrors
This one that Lang’s sell will fit but you may have to file or grind one side to fit over your door hinge. https://www.modeltford.com/item/7854H.aspx
There may be others out there.
There may be others out there.
- Mon May 12, 2025 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Center door / metal firewall question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1417
Re: Center door / metal firewall question
As Steve mentioned it could be possible that the wood firewall was replaced sometime in the early 20’s and even later. If you had a low cowl wood firewall a dealer might have had a steel one or even went to a salvage yard to put one in your car. In the low cowl transition years it probably happed mo...
- Mon May 12, 2025 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Car started surging at times yesterday.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1977
Re: Car started surging at times yesterday.
That’s very true about the gas cap being able to vent. Most any older engines need to have a fuel vent cap on it that works. I have a 54 Ford NAA tractor that was doing the surging and eventually dieing. Checked the carb, fuel bowl and etc until I had read about it in a tractor repair site. I left t...
- Mon May 12, 2025 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: positive to negative ground
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1949
Re: positive to negative ground
So do you still have to do anything to the generator by polarizing it or etc? If it has the std. mechanical cutout it doesn’t make any difference.
- Mon Apr 28, 2025 8:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fan Hub Oil
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2437
Re: Fan Hub Oil
Use STP. It’s really good for long lasting lubrication. Use a mixture of light grease or heavy gear oil and STP for a good type of lubrication. It was widely used to prelube bearings in newly rebuilt engines when I was in high school and learning about doing it from local hot rodders. You would ligh...
- Sun Apr 27, 2025 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: If you’ve ever wondered how wooden body parts were made…
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2290
Re: If you’ve ever wondered how wooden body parts were made…
I had the remains of a 1920 wooden firewall with a drip edge still on it I bought from Bobs a few years ago. I had known that Ford made them that way and I wondered if it was done that way to use up the pieces of wood to save money. Maybe it was because plywood as we know it today wasn’t made the wa...
- Thu Apr 24, 2025 4:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 25 touring windshield angle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 986
Re: 25 touring windshield angle
Unless the cowl or windshield post’s are some how bent it should bolt on and the angle should work itself out when the windshield posts are bolted on. Or so it seems.
- Tue Apr 22, 2025 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need Help with the Battery and Box
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2486
Re: Need Help with the Battery and Box
The battery box lids were probably thrown off in the garage along with the engine pans since the batteries were changed and the lid was looked at as just an extra. The pans were thought about the same way as time went on and as a T was getting older and needing repair. A group 1 6volt battery is pro...
- Tue Apr 22, 2025 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Right off the showroom floor.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2802
Re: Right off the showroom floor.
The fourth picture from the top 24-25 Coupe has an extension on the outside passenger door handle and I wonder what for.
- Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trying to level my frame
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4185
Re: Trying to level my frame
This is one way to do it from an earlier post on the forum. It worked for this frame. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/708324/764053.html?1497523346 There are several others on the forum with information how to do it. Do a general search on the net ‘frame straightening of a Model T Ford frame MT...
- Thu Apr 17, 2025 9:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Leak Proofing a T engine and Transmission
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4864
Re: Leak Proofing a T engine and Transmission
Here’s a dealership photo that shows the drip pan under a new T. Yes a new T didn’t leak but very little but after a while———————>.
It’s something we should do and to try to use the right sealers and gaskets in the right places on rebuilds.
It’s something we should do and to try to use the right sealers and gaskets in the right places on rebuilds.
- Thu Apr 17, 2025 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Leak Proofing a T engine and Transmission
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4864
Re: Leak Proofing a T engine and Transmission
You have to remember that even a new Ford T at the dealerships had small leaks on the showroom floors. If you drive a T fairly often they are going to leak a little. The worst culprit is the transmission cover area. If it’s an all new rebuild and it doesn’t leak you haven’t been driving it much.
- Thu Apr 17, 2025 1:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I’m running the Best timer no disputing this
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4232
Re: I’m running the Best timer no disputing this
The so called best timer has the right idea. It’s just not made from good materials like several other repo T parts. For me the good New Day timers are the Best along with originals which still can be found. Three pedal Tap Dancer has it right when T parts reproducers either pass way or sell out the...
- Mon Apr 14, 2025 6:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Instructions for adding images to postings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1691
Re: Instructions for adding images to postings
Cudaman has it right. That’s what I do and works just like his instructions. Add one picture at a time. When it doesn’t take first the first time go back to your picture file. Click on the picture and you should get some prompts such as edit, trash, and delete when you click on your picture. Click o...
- Sun Apr 13, 2025 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brake rod difference?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2053
Re: Brake rod difference?
Another T part that’s not always the same.
- Fri Apr 11, 2025 7:34 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
ALWAYS remember that Model T’s don’t have real brakes and when going down hills slow the engine down and let your engine act as an engine brake. Remember when you’re going along at 35-40 mph the guy behind you will come up faster than you think. Personally I don’t like driving in traffic because the...
- Fri Apr 11, 2025 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: what are these T front hubs for?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1895
Re: what are these T front hubs for?
Looks like a typical T hub that was cut down at the farm or someone’s garage. Probably some sort or home made tiller?
- Thu Apr 10, 2025 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 Touring
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2505
Re: 1913 Touring
That’s neat finding a 13 that was pretty much all there. In the 60’s finding an early Brass T probably was a little easier than it is now. You mentioned it is still running well and Im wondering how many times you’ve tightened up the rods if you have since you’ve owned it all these years. I’m in cen...
- Tue Apr 08, 2025 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: specific question regarding turtle decks on roadsters vs coupes.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3091
Re: specific question regarding turtle decks on roadsters vs coupes.
Well you can? saw or cut off a Coupe rear turtle but I wouldn’t buy a nice T Coupe to make a PU out of it. A Roadster is the way to go for a T PU. Buy a Roadster then build or buy a PU box to put on the back. All you do is to unbolt the removable turtle deck and put the PU box on it. My opinion.
- Mon Apr 07, 2025 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Piquette grant has been cancelled
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6499
Re: Piquette grant has been cancelled
The entire family is almost broke and getting deeper in debt and won’t be going to Disneyland anytime soon. It’s a cold hard fact that everybody's personal Disney land may be going broke too. That’s even a colder hard fact to stomach too.
- Sun Apr 06, 2025 9:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Server Status
- Replies: 51
- Views: 12385
Re: Server Status
If there is a way to get around the safeguards there are folks who will figure out how to do it. In the digital world it’s always going to happen. I don’t always get on quick and for some reason it’s usually slower in the afternoon. More use in the afternoon and evenings it seems. Thanks Chris for k...
- Sat Apr 05, 2025 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926-1927 ROADSTER What do I have
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1813
Re: 1926-1927 ROADSTER What do I have
Pictures tell the story more clearly.
- Thu Apr 03, 2025 8:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New verified logon
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1740
Re: New verified logon
Same here. My phone is a little quicker but my IPad it takes about twice as long. I like my IPad better as it has a much bigger screen.
- Thu Apr 03, 2025 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New verified logon
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1740
Re: New verified logon
I’ve noticed it takes a little longer to get on but most of the time it’s less than 1 min or less. These days there is so many more unscrupulous people that will do anything to get your personal information. As little as 5 years ago it wasn’t that way. And it won’t get any better either. It’s a diff...
- Tue Apr 01, 2025 2:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Model T era secret
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4947
Re: A Model T era secret
Tightening the nut when hot is the right thing to do makes sense. Did Ford ever have any thing about this in the service bulletins? Or was it something that was “ just understood “ to do?
If the clamp is mentioned way back when it stands to reason the accessory folks knew about it.
If the clamp is mentioned way back when it stands to reason the accessory folks knew about it.
- Mon Mar 31, 2025 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 Cylinder Head
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1895
Re: 1913 Cylinder Head
I don’t own an older Brass T but I do have 3 later all black era T’s. Over time Ived picked up several high heads and a couple of them I didn’t use because either the script wasn’t really well defined and some of the head numbers weren’t either. I used the heads that had clearly defined number and s...
- Mon Mar 31, 2025 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Model T era secret
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4947
Re: A Model T era secret
Langs sells the exhaust nut clamp for around $8.00
They have been selling them for a good while.
They have been selling them for a good while.
- Sat Mar 29, 2025 6:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Replacing connecting rod
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2408
Re: Replacing connecting rod
Might be a good idea to mike the journal to see if it’s got wear or a flat spot. It’s much easier to remove a piston with the head off. If you have a copper gasket remove the head carefully and it still might be good enough to use it again. I’ve done that a few times but that’s up to you and there a...
- Thu Mar 27, 2025 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tranny head scratcher
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3579
Re: Tranny head scratcher
Tighten the low band about 1/2 turn at a time. As stated in other posts it may be worn pedal cams not letting you get the right adjustment for the low speed band.
- Wed Mar 26, 2025 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shipping engine, asking for help
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2923
Re: Shipping engine, asking for help
You mentioned you were going to purchase a long block and going to have it shipped from Connecticut to Indiana. The shop your buying it from should be able to secure it to a good sturdy pallet and maybe use some 2x4’s around it. The way it’s secured to the pallet and protected is something I would w...
- Sat Mar 22, 2025 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bendix Cover Screws: Size?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2678
Re: Bendix Cover Screws: Size?
The picture of the screwdriver Dan T posted works wonders to hold screws in a the screwdriver so you can get them started! We used that type where I use to work to hold screws to get them started in switch panels, pressure switches and screws in tight places. Every mechanic needs one or two of these...
- Fri Mar 21, 2025 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Identification, 1921-24.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2671
Re: Identification, 1921-24.
They appear to be low radiator cars. When enlarging the photo you can see that the first car doesn’t have the lower radiator shield on it. You can just see daylight on the right side under the radiator.
- Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The story of a 1910 Ford
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5179
Re: The story of a 1910 Ford
It’s really remarkable the 1910 was kept inside all these years and is in the wonderful condition that it is. I have to ask one question. Since this car was a very low mileage car what condition were the transmission bands in. After nearly 100 years it would seem they probably were beginning to dete...
- Wed Mar 19, 2025 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T-3263 Magneto Contact Spacer.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1259
Re: T-3263 Magneto Contact Spacer.
Reading the description of the new spacer it seems like it’s made to replace the older style magneto contact with the later contact using the same screws. I don’t recall seeing one.
It does seem to be an adapter to me.
It does seem to be an adapter to me.
- Mon Mar 17, 2025 6:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cracked Block
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3688
Re: Cracked Block
As mentioned use a SMALL drill and drill a hole each end of the crack, Wire brush it well and clean the area as best you can then coat the area with JB Weld. Use a small flat spreader such as used with body filler. That will press in the JB Weld. Remove the excess and recoat again. Let dry and that ...
- Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1923 early Lincoln welder with Model T wheels.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1063
1923 early Lincoln welder with Model T wheels.
This picture was on a welding page and was interesting! Lincoln built this “portable welder” and what I noticed was the T wheels that was used on it. It also looks like they used a T frame that was altered for the welder. The frame I’m not sure of but the wheels are definitely T. By 1923 when it was...
- Fri Mar 14, 2025 7:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915 Transmission. Look OK?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1630
Re: 1915 Transmission. Look OK?
The magneto coil has been painted with DuPont red electrical winding spray paint. I had some with that was the same exact color. When I removed the engine out of my 24 Coupe for the first time many years ago I used some gas to remove the grease from the mag ring since there were a few places that th...
- Fri Mar 14, 2025 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Don’t try this at home - we’re trained professionals !
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2452
Re: Don’t try this at home - we’re trained professionals !
Maybe the photo was a staged photo with the only engine in the shop to take a pose. Seems like the mechanics would know you couldn’t get the engine in without the firewall area cleared out. But it does have the service sign on it which I still think it was a staged photo for their photo. But the cra...
- Wed Mar 12, 2025 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Front axle rebuild questions
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3294
Re: Front axle rebuild questions
First thing to do would be to jack up your front end on either side and determine what has any movement in ALL the moving parts. Use the steering wheel and slowly move it back and forth with all the weight off the wheels. You’ll be surprised what’s worn when you thought it wasn’t! Once you determine...
- Sun Mar 09, 2025 6:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: FYI: 2 T's in Texas, Under $5K each No Personal Connection
- Replies: 1
- Views: 585
Re: FYI: 2 T's in Texas Under $5K each No Personal Connection
I saw that too on Facebook marketplace here in Texas and thought they were good deals. A bargaining point would be no titles and only the bill of sale. The prices were a good deal but maybe the market is down. I know nothing about the cars or the owners and just happened to see it when I was looking...
- Sun Mar 09, 2025 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Door Hinge Screws
- Replies: 4
- Views: 643
Re: Door Hinge Screws
The two top and bottom machine screws with the square nuts are the two most important because they go all the way through the wood and secured with the square nuts. They hold the door on securely to prevent it from sagging. The other screws are 3/4” if I remember when I put my 19 Roadster and 21 Tou...
- Thu Mar 06, 2025 10:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 T kills when any pedal is pushed
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2226
Re: 1927 T kills when any pedal is pushed
No previous history? Was the car in driving condition BEFORE the differential was removed? If you were driving it when the issue began? Did you ever actually see the car running and driving before you inherited it?? It does sound like it’s in the triple gears and one or more are seized. You may need...
- Wed Mar 05, 2025 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hogshead cover screws for oil filter
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1933
Re: Hogshead cover screws for oil filter
Sounds like a good idea to me. I really think anybody who uses a battery powered screw gun or driver has sense enough to not torque them down enough to strip the threads. If you could do it with a battery gun it’s a heck of a screw gun! The screw gun I have has settings on it to limit how tight you ...
- Tue Mar 04, 2025 5:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hogshead cover screws for oil filter
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1933
Re: Hogshead cover screws for oil filter
Ace hardware has them. Pretty common.
- Sun Mar 02, 2025 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Axle Limiting Strap?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1227
Re: Axle Limiting Strap?
Mark! Good to know Wal-Mart has Model T parts! I guess if somebody wanted to get a copy of the belts made a good saddle shop could make them. Always learning somthing about the aftermarket parts that were made for early cars and especially Model T’s. They are probably something Ford didn’t offer fro...
- Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Slow Forum
- Replies: 41
- Views: 6171
Re: Slow Forum
Just checked in. I’m human too. Other programs ask that too.
- Tue Feb 18, 2025 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: FYI. Texas prewar swap
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1060
Re: FYI. Texas prewar swap
Going to the website it does say they are giving the opportunity for a tail gate swap meet. Seems like they are giving rides in a T and how to drive them. Might serve up some interest in Model T’s. I think they are promoting Model T’s and folks can bring T parts to tailgate if they want.
- Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What are these?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 796
Re: What are these?
You could buy dress up engine parts from JC Whitney, Western Auto, and other auto parts stores. These look like the type they sold for Rocker Arm and valve covers. Popular in the 50’s - 70’s along with lots of other types of engine chromed out parts. If anybody here remembers port a walls this was t...
- Mon Feb 17, 2025 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Down on the farm.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1127
Re: Down on the farm.
Interesting last photo. Is the guy cutting an apple for an inspection or ? Or is it an apple.
- Sun Feb 16, 2025 7:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Head bolts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 904
Re: Head bolts
The Ford service manual can really help when working on a Model T. It’s always a good idea to clean out the bolt holes in the block when replacing a head. While your at it cleaning out the water circulation holes in the block and head also. Doing that might help a T cool better too.
- Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trying to remove bendix spring holder
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2076
Re: Trying to remove bendix spring holder
As mentioned insulation coming off there is because of rough handling. Could be somebody couldn’t figure out how to remove the starter and was jerking it around in the past. If your car runs fine don’t worry about it! Lots of T’s have worse mag rings than and work fine. Just be glad that’s it’s not ...
- Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Runbaken communitator
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1129
Re: Runbaken communitator
Looks like a roller type communicator that used some type of brush or roller. The New Day probably was cheaper to make than this type and the reason it’s still in use today as a repro. The one that’s pictured looks like it was a little more intricate to make. I wonder what the roller or brush looked...
- Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Supply Issues for Spare Parts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4194
Re: Supply Issues for Spare Parts
Art ! I bet you used a slide rule in your math class? I remember when there was a life size slide rule hanging the same level as the black board. And all in the class had one to learn on. And a protractor was used too.
- Thu Feb 13, 2025 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: No color on threads
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1491
Re: No color on threads
I don’t keep up with color on threads to know one way or another. Never did. I don’t get why you need to. I scroll down and see what I wont to read and that’s it. To each his own.
- Thu Feb 13, 2025 7:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Supply Issues for Spare Parts
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4194
Re: Supply Issues for Spare Parts


- Wed Feb 12, 2025 10:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Learn About the Ford Model T – Maintenance and Restoration Experience?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1467
Re: Learn About the Ford Model T – Maintenance and Restoration Experience?
Nothing beats having the Ford Model service books in learning about a Model T. They are available from the parts suppliers. Snyder’s and Lang’s carries them. The MTFCA is an excellent source of information and the forum is loaded with all kinds of info about a T. Surprisingly you can also learn abou...
- Tue Feb 11, 2025 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Does this style of luggage rack fold?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1928
Re: Does this style of luggage rack fold?
Use some WD40 or a little oil to lubricate all the joints. Carefully use pressure and it will fold up. Move back and forth a few rimes and it’s OK.
- Mon Feb 10, 2025 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do I need flaps?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3386
Re: Do I need flaps?
As Steve mentioned if your rims are good enough. T rims will eventually get rusted up from moisture. Rust builds up and will eventually cause a flat. I’m wondering after several years at Ford dealerships were liners offered to owners because of it.
- Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Texas T Parts Offline
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1727
Re: Texas T Parts Offline
It might be called Birdhaven Vintage Auto. I think they are on Facebook or use to be.
- Sun Feb 09, 2025 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T dieing. Overheating issues.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5305
Re: T dieing. Overheating issues.
Overheating won’t cause the mag to quit. If anything it would be the mag post not making good contact to the mag ring or something in the switch as mentioned. That area can get small pieces of debris under it and then no contact. Fairly common. The mag post is on top of the transmission cover held d...
- Sun Feb 09, 2025 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T dieing. Overheating issues.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5305
Re: T dieing. Overheating issues.
Sounds like you got some lint or something under the magneto post which is fairly common and your post sounds like it just stopped on mag. When things like your talking about happens ALWAYS check the mag post for debris or the ignition switch contacts may need cleaning. Maybe a loose coil box wire c...
- Sat Feb 08, 2025 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T hill climb still around?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3650
Model T hill climb still around?
Saw this today and was wondering if this still goes on. Is the T group still around as the MTFC inc. Maybe before it was changed to MTFCA or?
- Thu Feb 06, 2025 8:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1916 T Touring?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2152
1916 T Touring?
Here’s a real Model T photo that’s actually real and shows what I think is a 16 T Touring. What’s interesting is the tool box on the running board and how’s its attached using extra long bolts. Makes me wonder why the long bolts used and maybe it’s all they had at the time? The hood is covered for s...
- Wed Feb 05, 2025 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Rims
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4956
Re: New Rims
I also saw the same add on Facebook if I remember. Wasn’t a whole lot of information. Comments about it wondered the same thing.
- Mon Feb 03, 2025 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1919 Roadster “wooding” progress
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4527
Re: 1919 Roadster “wooding” progress
Glad you’re OK Nathan! We T drivers have to watch the newer cars because they go twice as fast and stop a whole lot better! Your T looks pretty good with the wooden PU bed. People would buy a wood PU box when they wanted to make their Roadster or cut off Touring into a PU. Looks like your Father did...
- Sun Feb 02, 2025 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spark Plug Color
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5336
Re: Spark Plug Color
That sounds like a fuel issue to check to begin with according to your post. Could be a fuel starvation issue caused by a stopped up sediment bulb filter, low fuel or mis adjusted carb. Pull the fuel line and see what kind of gas flow you have at the carburetor. If you think it’s the plugs buy a set...
- Sat Feb 01, 2025 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Position of 1925 touring front right kick panel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4012
Re: Position of 1925 touring front right kick panel
Hi Dan! Now I’m wondering if the earlier open cars like the 21 Touring I have had the kick panel like your later 25 does. It doesn’t matter to me since my car didn’t have any interior at all. It’s a built up Touring from as many of the correct parts I could find. Took me about 3 years to build it up...
- Sat Feb 01, 2025 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: California Classic Car ban?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12742
Re: California Classic Car ban?
Maybe finally folks in Callifunny will begin to understand voting does make a difference! I don’t know how much longer folks will keep taking it! It did down here in Texas with the border. And yet even down here there are some that still don’t get it. I have two cousins that belong in that group! We...
- Sat Feb 01, 2025 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926-27 Tudor and Fordor Leg Room
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5911
Re: 1926-27 Tudor and Fordor Leg Room
Model T comfort just ain’t the same as our modern day cars and trucks. Just a fact of life!! I have a 1919 Roadster, 21 Touring and a 24 Coupe. I’m 6’3” and all of my cars are tight. You have to learn to navigate the steering wheel and pedals. What really helps me with my size 13’s is the pedal exte...
- Fri Jan 31, 2025 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Position of 1925 touring front right kick panel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4012
Re: Position of 1925 touring front right kick panel
What about the drivers side. How does it fit. If I’m not mistaken the card board kick panel would have a trim piece sewn on the bottom. And if it does the kick panel would go on the outside. Others would have a picture or opinion. Here’s a picture of my 21 Touring to give you an idea. I’m not sure a...