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Got my notice from AACA for Hershey space renewal. First year since Blue field I will not have spaces at Hershey. Not worth it . I may still go but just to walk around. Go to keep going to Luray, better to me than Hershey. Hope to see you all there. Dan

Check for air leak on intake manifold.

It is more about dew point than vaporization of fuel. Look up carburetor icing. Where I live we need them more in summer than any other time of year. Dan

Which makes me wonder, does a Holley straight through need one?

Email sent. I would like 2 Thanks. Dan

Aka “Belly Band”

Is it just a one day meet if that long?

Thanks for the info.

Does Jon ( RV’s brother) have a website? Thanks Dan

Sure would like pictures of how brakes were fitted to the wire wheels. Thanks Dan

Email sent: Dan

Les: That was what I was thinking. I did have a few of those 4 wire harnesses. Must have sold them? They are not much good except for the tag or pattern. But since they were only used few months, not much demand. Most if not all NOS harness are in the same condition. I had quite a number at one time...

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There used to be a 4 wire switch harness sold. Need to find my old Langs catalog.
This one came out of a Ford dealership in the 60’s.

Sold pending payment

17” long plus about 5 more for the long single wire. Only 4 wires total.

What would a 4 wire switch harness be for?
Dash switch, non starter, mag headlights and horn car or truck?
I use to know but not sure now. Here is a picture

How about a 4 position terminal block. One terminal marked bat.
Thanks, Dan

Tom: Send me an email by the forum. Thanks Dan

12 till 19 when they changed to the modern pipe Dan

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I hung on the tube for awhile, as a souvenir.
Also found a Buffalo nickel under back seat when cleaning it out.
Later sold car and it went back to Kansas City. It was a low mileage car. All the cars in auction were put in barns before WW2.

Here is an early Hot Air pipe. See pictures. Hard to find. Extra to me. $15 + shipping. Email me by forum. Dan

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Years ago in Nebraska I bought a barn fresh 23 Touring at one of the largest auctions of unrestored cars and other items. When I got this car home I had to replace the tires. When I removed one tire, the red inner tube had 17 patches on it. I can only imagine how the poor guy had such a time fixing ...

These are the spacers that the head sets on. This raises the head to use the head as a guide for reaming the striped out head bolt hole. The thread is head bolt size.

Many years ago I reproduced the Stevens tool T235. This is the tool for fixing stripped head bolts on the head. These are left over spacers. I had to make a big batch of these when I did this. If anyone wants some, set of 3 for $10 + shipping. Email me by forum. See pictures. Dan IMG_5022.jpeg IMG_5...

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Here are a pair of new generator shafts. Not many of these floating around. These are new about 15 years ago. Got these when I bought out Holcombe’s remaining Model T generator parts. If you rebuild generators you know what these are, and what they cost. Surplus to me now. $20 + shipping for the pai...

They were fine back in the day. But now 100+ years later? I use the method with a dial indicator at TOP the stroke. And my timing gauge.
But that one is a great one to have, NOS with the instructions. Great find!

Stevens made a tool to stretch the valve stem. Love to find one of those.

Quick bing search found this. PRODUCTS SELF BALANCING TIRE FOR LIFE! The Ride-On Tire Protection System (Ride-On TPS) is a revolutionary line of tire sealants that prevent flat tires,seal leaks and punctures, balance tire/wheel assemblies for the life of the tire, extend tire life and reduce downtim...

Doesn’t the high quality sealant do the same thing as beads?
Plus it will seal up a leak.

Those are great if the block has never been decked.
Still a nice piece. Dan

There is a Stevens Front axle tool on the classifieds. Not mine just passing on information.

What has anyone done about the float valve?
The one on my 13 has a Gross jet and we all know how that is.
I know it’s not spelled that way but this #*%# phone keeps changing it.
Another question, is there a metal float that can work in one? Dan

What has anyone done about the float valve?
The one on my 13 has a Gross jet and we all know how that is.
I know it’s not spelled that way but this #*%# phone keeps changing it.
Another question, is there a metal float that can work in one? Dan

Have you looked at the bolt I circled? Looks loose.

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Also what year is this car?
Looks like pan is for large pulley. Those cars have spring system to mount radiator if I recall correctly? Dan

My understanding is most 25 beds were not on cars when they left the factory. Due to the tax on trucks. However, the early ones did. My 25 Roadster pickup I think was a truck when it left the fat. Reason is two fold. 1. No Ford script on the gate. Have seen less than a handful of these beds. One is ...

In Alabama we have never had a “Pink Slip” for any ModelT. For that matter no kind of Slip for anything till 1975.

Yous guys don’t have a lifetime tag. We pay one time and never again. Dan

What is the beauty of the way Henry made the T is just what we are talking about. You can take a 09 with a one piece pan and swap it out to a 4 dip if you want. If you ever have to take up the rods in one you will do that in a NY minute. How many times you think that was done in the good old days? A...

Here is what it should be. Have not seen a really good axle in many years. You may have a unicorn.

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Picture worth a thousand words. Here is an old video made by Bill Robinerson that explains the Stevens front axle tool. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DNGT7P79vg

Most Model T front axles have the hole in the axle itself worn out.
Sounds like a job for Stevens Front Axle Tool!

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Send me an email by the forum.
If you don’t know how, click the contact button below my name beside the post. Dan

Here are 4 more fender bolts. $20 + shipping. See pictures. Email me by forum. Dan

Here is a pair of Roadster or Touring top mounts. One is bent some, but may be straightened. $10 + shipping. Thumb screws are wort that. Not reproduction. Email me by forum. Dan

Here are 4 fender U bolts. $20 + shipping. See pictures. Email me by forum. Dan

Here is an early fender mount with a u bolt. See pictures. $15 + shipping. Email me by forum. Dan

Kim: That looks like Steve’s old truck. Always liked that truck.
Merry Christmas. Dan

Is it the same washer as the one on the muffler?

Having found many, many driven plates cracked I have wondered if they could be repaired. Has anyone ever tried using the Loc n Stitch method to repair one?
How about welding? Or any other method? Dan

Is that screw same as starter mounting screw?
Also, do all curtain hooks have round hole? Seems I remember seeing some with square hole. Does that mean that hook is special? Thanks Dan

Is that a Simmons or Wizard?

Thanks Kim

Burning off insulation to sell for scrap copper.
He is sending it to his cousin.
A picture is worth a thousand words.

Kim: If he doesn’t have what you need, try here. I have gotten wire from them like what you may want. Dan
https://www.snakeheadvintage.com/

Kim: How about a copy of the label?
Or at least a good flat picture of it. Thanks Dan

What is old is new or is what the other way?
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=1109

Here is a link to a thread from Herm. Shows how he did a transmission. Look down at how to fix your problem.
https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/3 ... 1375578307.
These post should be saved for new guys. Dan

Sounds like the cutout has gone South and you may have let the factory smoke out of generator. If you haven’t let out it will soon get out on its own.
Better fix it before it gets out. Dan

This is a 3/8” line version. Engine was supposed rebuilt all way through before it was sold.
But it is a two holer engine. Maybe the guides are leaking too much.

Engine was rebuilt before I got the car. Maybe 5000 miles on it now. I don’t know who did the engine. But everything looked good when it was open for transmission repair. Cracked drum. I have a needle valve to reduce flow.
Also thinking about 20w50 oil might help.
Found this oil.

I installed an outside HV oil line on my 16 when I had to replace a cracked drum. Fast forward cranked it up and I got smoking engine. Was not before. Anyone one seen this? I removed the line and plugged the fittings, smoke gone. I plan to install a needle valve to reduce flow. Any input? Dan

Anyone used these yet? How are they working out?
Do the tires stay on? Fit wheels ok? Run true? Thanks Dan

The reason for my question is it is getting harder to find carriers with out the usual wear groove. I have looked an about a dozen, all with different degrees of wear. Some are junk but others? As long as the wear is stopped from getting worse, you should be able to use the carrier. On the other sid...

John: As far as removing the bushing, I don’t think the finish on the bore for the bushing would work as is.
By the time you clean up the bore, it may be too big.
Only way to tell is do it, but I have too many new ones to do that.
Anyone know when they changed the carrier, removed the bushing? Dan

Looking at carriers I have. Most have grooves where the thrust plates have dropped down and worn a place. What does that hurt in the long run? I know why it happened, only one pin holding the plate. See red circle in picture. What if you added a second pin across from it to hold th plate from more r...

Found a rear end carrier with bronze bushings where the axle gears ride. Other than being able to replace these bushings when they wear out. What other advantages are there to the early ones. I know Ford probably stopped using them for cost.
Any input? Thanks Dan

Get Ron Patterson coil rebuilding coil video or cd. Tells you all you need to know. Dan

What is going to be said when club dues are raised to support the website that is being used by non members?
Let anyone who wants look at it. But paid member only can
post .
Back to shop, got transmissions to build, hogs head to rebuild and at least one set of spindles to ship.

I got one, but this why I haven’t gotten you the dimensions.
Got to clean it off first

As soon as I can find time. Dan

Hot tank is the way. My shop runs them for me. Best money spent. No mess no fuss and clean inside out.

I think the deciding factor for Steve was probably the wreck he had on the way to OCF. Hard to recover from something that bad at any age.
Good luck Steve. Stay on the forum, we miss you. Dan

Yesterday I was pouring about a dozen 4th mains to bore out. I came across about 3 that had no oil hole in them. Were these early ones before Ford found out they needed the oil hole?
Think I have seen one more that I remember.
Inquiring minds want to know. Dan

Remove the rivets holding the fellows. Then press out the fello and spokes from rim.
If you try removing one spoke you may break the end of spokes and or the fello.
Watch the Ford film showing them making wheels .

I think there were some in the carburetor lots at the Meadow’s auction. They looked rebuilt.

Sorry for the link. Guess you can’t trust the internet.

Found these in some of my stuff.

Very well done Hank.
Reminds of some Herm’s post on engine work.
This what this Forum should be about. Learning how things are done.
Again, well done. Please continue doing this. Dan

Here is a sign I saw at a swap meet this weekend. I know it is a reproduction. Anyone know a source? Could not get a price, guy was not at booth.
Found what seems to be an original on line, but not sure. No price on it either. Thanks for any help. Dan

Part number 8028x page 178 2015 Langs catalog.
Someone made the whole switch once. Should be some out there somewhere.

Where did you find the number?
Picture?

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Here is a used early steering quadrant. It is stamped Dodge Bros.
That tells you the age. Look at pictures. $10 + shipping. Email me by forum. Dan

Here is a replacement early steering quadrant. This looks to one of the reproduction ones sold a few years ago. Not sure if being made now or not. Part # 3509 if you want to look up. $30 + shipping. See pictures. Email me by forum. Dan

Hard to say if it is a real Canadian. The proof is if it has a serial number on the frame with a C in the front.

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Here is a speedometer mount that came off a straight spindle arm. Don’t see a name on it. $20 + shipping. See pictures. Email me by forum. Dan

Here is a pair of Early Above Axle Wishbone perches. These have the oil hole in top, but that could be filled. Have been blasted. They may be NOS, but I don’t know. If not they are in the same Zip code as Nos. Look at pictures. $130 + shipping for pair. Email me by forum. Dan IMG_4785.jpeg IMG_4786....

Does it say Made in Canada on the radiator shell?
Maybe just has a Canadian engine?

Maybe this helps
https://www.partswarehouse.com/Homelite ... 011710.htm

We call ours Timber Rattlers. They are not long but fat. Usually about 4 to 5 feet.

Ten, that is a baby around my shop. Last one I had to deal with had 18. The next day came across a 14.

Nothing can or should stop any one from looking at the forum. It is just posting, listing and contacting members to sell them things should be a privilege of being a club member. That is what I am talking about. Let anyone who wants to learn about Model T should be able to look at club website and m...

Bill what hubs are you looking for?
The ones with the deep threads for hub cap? Dan

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