MTFCA Forum

Good day everyone, I believe my AC brakes are the reproductions. I used Cudamans eight steps. I did adjust the brake rod length to get the lower half of the brake shoe right then used the adjustment nut to get the upper part of the brake shoe right. Drove the car yesterday and the brakes worked fine.

Good day everyone, I picked up my 1911 radiator from Mel at Ferndale Auto Radiator Repair yesterday. This is a great place for vintage radiator repair. Mel has been in this business for over 50 years. His business advertisement is “We fixed your grandfather radiator.” It was a five hour drive for me...

The discussion was to make the holes in the radiator larger.

Good day everyone, I got to play with my AC brakes yesterday. I found something interesting that I didn’t expect. Not sure I can describe it but I’ll give it a try. The AC brake shoe mounting bolt divides the shoe into an upper half and a lower half. The upper half is attached to an adjusting nut. T...

I was advised to make the radiator mounting holes a little larger. The T frame can flex and crack the radiator near the mounting holes. A slightly larger hole seems like a good idea.

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Should I disconnect the brake rods after step 2. Then reconnect after step 6?

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My AC brake has rods, no cables. Also no equalizer.

Good day everyone When installing a model T radiator, don’t tighten the two mounting nuts then try to install the support rod by tilting the radiator forward. The support rod (goes from the firewall to radiator) should be threaded in first then tighten the two hold down bolts. Seems like I always ‘l...

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I have a new to me 1911 touring with AC Brakes. They are seriously out of adjustment. Could someone give me instructions on how to adjust them?

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That is exactly what I need.

Thanks for the drawings, but I don’t believe they show the hole for the starter switch.
I’m actually looking for the starter switch hole diameter and location

1927 touring.

Is there a website with a drawing of a model t floor. I need the location and diameter of the starter switch hole.

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Ok... so my 1911 bulb horn quit working. I decided to remove it from the car. Now laying on my work bench, it works great!
Good tone and very loud. What is going on??
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Mike

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My 1911 touring just destroyed its main bearings. Does anyone have Joe Bells phone number?

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After reading the previous bulb horn posts, it’s clear that I need someone to repair my horn.
Can anyone recommend someone that can repair my 1911 bulb horn?

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My 1911 touring bulb horn doesn't honk anymore. The bulb is good and I can hear air rushing out when I squeeze it.
I guess it needs a new reed. How do I replace it? Is it soldered or screwed on? Do I have to remove the entire horn or does it just pull apart?

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I searched this site and found the exact same question I am interested in. But the search only found the post with the question. I could not find the responses. Is there a way to see the responses?
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Mike

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Im looking for a dyno spark advance curve for model Ts
That would be a graph with spark on the vertical axis and rpm on the horizontal axis at maximum torque.

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I have tried twice to order the mtfca manuals. The shopping web site doesn’t seem to work.
Can I call in an order?

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Are starter buttons prone to failure from using 12volt batteries instead of 6?

Ok I'm a little confused as usual.
The manual being discussed is ‘ Glover E Ruckstell and the Ruckstell axle’ by Glen Chaffin? Or is there a mtfca manual? Ive looked for a mtfca manual on this web site but can’t find one.
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Mike

Good day all Im new to model Ts. Just got my first on a couple of weeks ago. How do I shift a Ruckstell? When parked, the engine running and the parking brake set, can I just move the lever to change gears? When driving down the road, do I push the left pedal in half way? What is the correct procedu...

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I got my first model T running two days ago. It’s a 1911 with an original coil box. When I turn the key from battery to mag I get a spark plug type shock. Is that normal?

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Rubber tipped needles need a small clip that attaches the needle to the float tab. These clips were used on most all oem production carbs. Without the clip viton tipped needles will eventually stick. Sometimes tapping on the bowl with the wood end of a hammer will jar it loose.

What do you think of Frontenac Heads? Any downside? Reliability? Parts availability?

Supply and demand will always play a role in the value of something. But the general inflation we have now is caused by the government printing to many dollars. If the government printed twice as many dollars, each dollar in your pocket would be worth 50 cents. Politicians always want to spend more ...

Good day everyone, Thank you all for the kindly advice. I live in Caseville MI. The tour through Caseville last year has me really enthused. I’m looking forward to touring with you guys this summer. When I find a car, I’m sure I will need driver training. By the way, there is a 1912 touring at Peter...

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I am looking to buy a brass Model T. Preferably in the north midwest.

I would like to join the new chapter. Count me in.