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by mikefr24
Sun Oct 12, 2025 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to/with your Model T in October?
Replies: 24
Views: 1156

Re: What have you done to/with your Model T in October?

Fixed a leaking radiator.
Replaced the hand crank bushing. I made a puller to get it out.
Replaced a leaking gasoline sediment bowl and replaced all the gas line.

Next up - remove rear axle and rebuild it.
by mikefr24
Sat Sep 27, 2025 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Old Stock Radiator
Replies: 8
Views: 605

Re: New Old Stock Radiator

A NOS radiator in the crate is a NOS radiator still in its crate A NOS radiator torn out of the crate, with the wood thrown away and the radiator put on a car is a travesty. Maybe it is NOS, maybe not...but radiators are not rare and they can be purchased new or used. New old stock radiators in the...
by mikefr24
Fri Sep 26, 2025 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Old Stock Radiator
Replies: 8
Views: 605

New Old Stock Radiator

This is for sale at an auction in my neighborhood. I do need a new radiator but not sure if buying a brand new old one is a good idea. I imagine the modern remakes are better functionally. I checked it out and its a tall one measuring 18.5 to 19inch or so. was hard to measure in the crate. I do beli...
by mikefr24
Wed Jul 09, 2025 5:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 1774

Re: Bought my First T

I flushed the block and crap came out of it too. Now they are both sitting with 5% Vinegar soaking for a few days. I'll rinse them soon.
by mikefr24
Wed Jul 09, 2025 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Long Beach swap meet
Replies: 2
Views: 486

Re: Long Beach swap meet

Is there a list somewhere for all the upcoming Model T swaps in the USA?
by mikefr24
Sun Jul 06, 2025 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 1774

Re: Bought my First T

Radiator is out. I flushed it 1/2 dozen times and rust and crap came out. It is a honeycomb kind and 17". So I guess its the low height one. So is this original? 108 yrs old is nuts and I am shocked it works at all. I will buy a few gallons of vinegar or CLR for it tomorrow. I'll let it soak for a f...
by mikefr24
Sun Jul 06, 2025 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 1774

Re: Bought my First T

the radiator is still a concern on my list. I want to clean and flush out everything first. I read about some tests I can do by filling it up and timing its draining time to make sure its not clogged. I have also read about the old radiators that develop the issue of no contact between the fins and ...
by mikefr24
Sat Jul 05, 2025 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 1774

Re: Bought my First T

oh man. thanks everyone for the info. I did order the Ford Service manual so I will be reading through that. Its good to know there are some local guys in my area that might be available to talk to or even test out my T. I will check that out. I have worked on cars and my own stuff for 30 years but ...
by mikefr24
Sat Jul 05, 2025 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 1774

Re: Bought my First T

I changed engine oil and filled every oil cup I could see in the suspension. I also filled the fan pulley and adjusted the belt. I found a bunch of grease caps under the car today so I missed those. Rear end diff. has some thick nasty oil in it like a sloppy grease almost. I have not checked anythin...
by mikefr24
Sat Jul 05, 2025 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 1774

Bought my First T

Hi Everyone. I have been wanting a Model T for a long time and finally got one. I picked up a 1917 Touring that has been converted to a pickup with the Ford metal pickup bed. It's a project and not restored (what I wanted so I can learn about it). It also needs upholstery work and its missing the wo...