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I disassembled the axle today and inside were the two large springs. They were between the inner and outer bearing and the axle shafts passed through them. I do not see these springs on any diagrams and don't recall reading about them. I also can't find a reference to them online. Anyone have insigh...

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I'm measuring something less than that, but more than 1.051 Not too much to go by there. I just meant that along the length of the bearing surfaces the measurement varied by a few thousandths from 1.051 to 1.060. Both axles have wear and seemed to taper from what I assume was the original unworn. N...

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I have some used axle shafts I plan to use with good threads and key ways. The specs I've found for the bearing surface is 1.060-1.062 when new. I'm measuring something less than that, but more than 1.051 across the length. Is there a replacement threshold? The ones in the car now would probably mea...

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I don't know what you consider easy, but I looked at the vendors listed on this site, on eBay, and Googled it, but still have not found any cotton linings - NOS or the modern version that's not recommended.

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I have been unable to find relined bands ready to install and furthermore, have been unable to find anything but wood and Kevlar linings. Any reason to use one or the other? I live in Mountain State, so there are a few hills around and I am probably using the foot brake more than average and possibl...

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I have a screen. Drums appear smooth and uncracked. No bluing. I assume the brake band sees the most wear, so maybe the fact that it's tighter than the other two is normal. I understand that this is a "how heavy is a rock" type question, but does the brake band look to be at the end of it's life? Fi...

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I drove my '19 around town last Saturday and gradually the foot brake became less and less effective. By the time I pulled in the garage, the pedal would go to the floor with basically no braking. Because it worked well at the start of the 10 mile drive, I was expecting a big oily fuzzball inside th...

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I am looking for a fan hub for a '24 - aluminum, fan held on with four screws. Many thanks!

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My 1919 has a front end wobble. It was really bad when I first got the car, but I serviced the front axle pieces and adjusted the toe, which helped a lot. I have demountable wheels and noticed about 1/4" of runout this evening while packing the wheel bearings. Initially I thought I would remove the ...

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Many thanks, Mark!

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It is missing the cork bumper for the valve. Thankfully the pin for the flapper is still on the screw. If anyone knows of a source for the flapper for this carb, please let me know. I'd also buy a complete carb if necessary.

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I fired up my '19 for the first time since last fall and though started, it ran poorly. In fact, it barely made it around the block. I had to work the choke a lot to keep it running. I decided to pull the carb (bronze L4) for a clean. I've never had it off the car or completely apart. I discovered t...

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I am looking for a timer rod (the rod that goes from the steering column to the timer). It's for a 1914, but I assume any pre-'26 would work. Lang's etc are out of stock. Thanks.

Update: Part Located. Many Thanks

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Many thanks to Frank. I think I have a cap sorted.

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“Various” is the most accurate way to describe the year. It has a low radiator though.

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Looking for a usable and affordable radiator cap. Prefer some wear and tear to match the rest of the car. Shipping to WV.

Thanks

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Matt, I checked and according to the inter-web, there are 3 auto glass shops in Charleston WV., one has been in business for 45 years. I would recommend a local glass shop cut and install your windshield glass. I would talk to someone face to face and be in agreement that they will use the metal se...

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Many thanks for the responses. It looks like 2-9/16" is the radius then. I am doing this mail order because there is no local glass place and the glass cutter won't have access to my frame so anything I can do to make sure it's cut correctly.

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I need an upper windshield for my 1919 Touring (if anyone has one available) and have found the attached pattern. The original glass is broken and wasn't cut right to begin with so I plan to have one cut to the pattern specs. The glass cutter assumed the radius of the rounded corners is 2-9/16" whil...

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How about $3500?

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Price drop: $4000

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Lang's is out again. No one else seems to have them either. If anyone knows of available gaskets, please let me know.

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Forgot it has new valves and springs too. Make offer.

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More pics..

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Running and driving chassis for sale in Charleston area, WV. It has a mix of parts from various years and a 1924 title. Fenders and cowl sides are marginal, but functional. I have some terrible rear fenders and the other splash apron to go with it (not pictured). Crack in upper windshield. Generator...

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Many thanks everyone. I have two Model Ts, two titles, one for a 1922 and one for a 1924. Neither title matches the engine in the cars. Unless there's a 1919 title out there somewhere, I plan to use the 1922 title on this car and put the 1924 title with the car I will sell soon. Given these details,...

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$19,900 as pictured I believe.

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Here's a few I snapped. The bike is a very rare Ariel Square Four. We had an identical one (possibly the same one) and sold it for $6000 20 years ago. I thought that was good money then and it probably was. The asking price at Hershey was $20K.

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More pics. Can post more if necessary.

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I removed all the lights the previous owner added and the bumper and have started moving over the demountable wheels from the project.

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In August I looked at a local Touring and made a post asking for help with the year. The title and engine date to 1924, but the car was determined to be a '17-'20. Here's my post: https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=31121&p=239344#p239344 I only took two pictures at the time because the...

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Many thanks for the feedback. My offer was substantially less than the asking price and therefore A deal was not made at this time. My thought was to sell my ‘22 and focus effort on this car. I’ll let my offer simmer for a while and see what the seller says in a few weeks. I don’t think it’s going a...

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I have been looking for a Touring body for my '22 and a local car was advertised a few days ago that would save me a lot of time and effort. It is listed as a '24, but I have my doubts. See below. I think it's actually a '17-'22. I'm new and would like some input from the experts. What's your guess ...

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I am in the process of fitting new pistons and rods in my '22 following a bearing failure. Are there any common wear items in the valves that I should look at/replace while the head is off? I have cleaned the oil dips in the inspection plate and will be fitting rod dippers and an external oil line f...

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In case anyone is in a bind for reconditioned rods in the future, Snyder's will accept heavy rods as cores. In fact, they are taking my haggard, mismatched set and are sending a rebabbitted, matched set in return.

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I have decided to replace all the rods since I'm in the engine anyway. And while I'm at it, I plan to replace the pistons with aluminum ones - probably high compression. Fortunately, the head gasket is copper and in good shape. Unfortunately, rod #3 is lightweight while the other three are heavy. Th...

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I should also say that this car (and Model Ts in general) is unfamiliar to me. I assume it is old babbitt. The pieces are mostly small crumbly bits. As seem in the pic, there are some larger pieces with a radius that appear to be a thrust surface on the sides of the rod.

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Many thanks for comments. I pulled the cover off and immediately found a lot of bearing material. See pics. The big end of rod #1 was clearly the source. My son rotated the engine while I inspected the others and they seem fine. Pistons appear to be iron. I pulled the cap and there is a very thin la...

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After finally getting my '22 running well and building a Touring body so my wife and kids can all go for a ride, on the first trip around town, the engine suddenly started making a loud knocking sound while cruising in high gear on a flat road. The knock (banging more accurately) increases with load...

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There is a camming mechanism that the reverse pedal acts against that is bolted to the hogs head. Snyder's calls it the pedal support. I am losing a nontrivial amount of effective pedal travel because the bolt is lose. Is there a secret way to tighten this bolt that doesn't involve removing the reve...

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Found a new low cowl radiator ready to ship. Should be here in two days! Many thanks for the comments, suggestions, etc.

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Well, my idea of using the free low cowl radiator did not hold water because the free low cowl radiator did not hold water. The brass one is on now and appears to be water tight. The next test will be to see if it actually cools. Of course, that will have to wait because the water connection on the ...

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I got the second quote on a recore and it was $600. That's close enough to a new one from Brassworks. In the meantime, I had all but settled on buying this one: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/1917-1923-T-Bucket-Aluminum-Radiator,1829.html?sku=91015600-B While up at our farm yesterday, I decided to a...

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Aside from the $950 price tag, Brassworks has a 21+ week lead time. I priced having mine recored and the quote was $700-$1000 - yes I am getting a second opinion. The aluminum radiators I have seen have ears sticking out the side, so mounting is not an issue. If I am successful with all my efforts, ...

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Desperate times and all that... Are any of the eBay, etc. aluminum radiators a drop-in for a low cowl Model T or at least close? I can work around the possible inlet/outlet mismatch and lack of proper filler. I just need something to hold water so I can drive my car.

Thanks,
Matt

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Here's a closeup of the Model T if anyone can identify the year precisely:

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Pictured is my Great-grandparents and children. The smallest child is my Grandfather. We believe the T is a 1915 or 1916. It eventually became farm equipment and in the 50s my Dad recalls scrounging the headlight lenses from the pile once it was completely used up. Great Grandma saw his treasure and...

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Dropacent wrote: ↑
Fri May 20, 2022 8:44 pm
M A, I’m almost certain I have a low steel firewall. I’ll look tomorrow, tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me. Tim

Sent you an email. May have gone to spam folder.

Otherwise, still looking. Would happily buy a steel low cowl firewall if someone has one available.

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I did make a WTB ad, but no one responded. What I have is an excellent driving chassis with a horse buggy on a sheet of plywood. It is titled as a '22, but has part of a high cowl and the firewall. I have a low radiator and shroud with hood and '27 front fenders. I also have some rear fenders from a...

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Since I have been unable to find a low cowl firewall in steel, is there somewhere I might find a pattern or template to make one out of plywood?

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