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Dan, I am a strong proponent of the 2-piece transmission shaft. Are you going to do another production run?

I'm still waiting for mine.

If your current engine runs well, I'd use it until it quits. In the meantime, either look for a GOOD engine or have one rebuilt. I've got 2 running 26 engines, the first of which I'm taking out of my 16 to make it correct. HOWEVER, it has cast iron pistons (not a problem), 2-piece valves that tend t...

What type of starter assist is on the first early Ford picture? I see a vertical crank handle above some apparatus.

I swapped the entire steering column on my "23 for a 26 column. I think that's the easiest way. There are several columns on the parts for sale site presently.

Teresa made curtains for our 23 touring and 20 roadster out of clear vinyl, like Wayne. We also used black Naugahyde around the curtains and used double sided zippers for easier entry and exit. They're not stock but I enjoy the improved visibility. Weve used both sets several times on drives and tou...

I researched this years ago with Medtronics. In essence, you MIGHT affect your pacemaker if you lay down with the pacemaker in contact with the hogshead post. Don’t worry about it.

Thanks for the information, Larry. I am rebuilding a 1915 without a atarter, at present. I will look up a 12V Li battery as you say. Noel

Yes, there are drain plug kits. I recently purchased 2 of them. But Bruce wants to get this car going for Father's Day. Since you can see a few threads, it's partially out. Try the putty knives or some thin pry bars simultaneously with unscrewing it. Good luck, Bruce

I changed the oil in the" 20 roadster getting ready for the Stettler tour. I lifted the front end with a floor jack and a piece of landscape timber under the axle. BAD IDEA! As I was walking out of the garage to give it time to drain, the timber rolled and the car came down to where the car was rest...

I also have a set of Mel Miller's plans I acquired from Leon parker in 2004. They are copyright 1970 renewed in 1987. For works created after 1978, the copyright life is 70 years after the death of the author.

If denatured alcohol works so well, why not purchase a couple of gallons of E-85 fuel (55-85% alcohol). Slosh it around inside for a few days. It should work as well and is way cheaper than denatured alcohol at the store.

After dropping a quart of oil on a 70 mile 45mph trip late last summer I decided to put a seal in my starter's snout. I followed Ron Patterson's excellent instructions. Maybe now the underside of my 20 Roadster will be drier. Noel

As an aside, Noah rebuilt my '16 non-demountable wheels last summer. I dropped them off on my way to Hershey and picked them up on my return. His son was also in the shop working. It looks like we'll have many more years of his family's quality work! Noel

Thank you, Scott. I enjoy and pay attention to your science-based comments. I look forward to your knowledge shared with us. Noel

If I remember correctly, Rod's tank is mounted further back on the frame. Noel

I've seen this idea elsewhere and am glad you put it on your hack. No more need to be towed out of deep, off the tour route hollers in Tennessee!

Does this mean that if I am driving ANY vehicle with tires over 4 years old that I am liable for any accident that occurs? It looks like I need to stop driving all my vehicles.

they are on back-order, possibly not available for 6 months. I've got 2 on this backorder.

Willy, it doesn't matter how fast you are going. You're driving a Model T. You're already where you want to be!
Noel

Charlie, This is a family oriented forum. Please refraine from usig the "Ch..." word in futire posts.

Willie, You've got a good looking Coupe. Hopefully I'll get mine looking as good. Your NH carburetor should be able to get over 15 mpg especially with your high compression head. I have 2 Z heads and a Prus, and find the spark position is not terribly critical, as long as it's near the mid quadrant,...

A hubcap. You'd need to fill the center and drill/thread it.

Dave, my comment wasn't derogatory but went sideways from the request by the administrator to not post "from the peanut gallery" comments unless we had an interest in purchase of this car. After posting I reviewed Jeff's request and deleted my comment. I think this Fordor looks like a great car but ...

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It looks ike the ones we used for hot vulcanizing rubber tubes

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Picture #6 with the family could be my wife's grandpa, grandma, aunt, and uncle or dad in the T on the prairie North of Newell, SD. Down to the plug in the side where the top bracket would fit. However, it looks high hood and theirs was an April 23 car.

Chad, I believe the error was because the pictures weren"t specifically Model Ts.

what is the crank accessory on the 3rd pic?

I have to check the box about half the time. It's still faster than it used to ne. Loading times are also faster. Thanks Chris!!!

Dang, that"s pretty, Gator!

Should I use "Extra Virgin" olive oil if my T has been "around the block" a few times?

Is extra virgin olive oil of higher moral quality?

I've got 5 Ts and I'm cheap! I use the cheapest oil I can find. I recycle the synthetic oil from my moderns after 10K miles and feed my Ts. I figure if it's rated to 15,000 miles it should be good for another 500 in a T. It's been filtered for 10,000 miles and is just a little black. "It's probably ...

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do you know if it had a recent transmission removal or teardown? I wonder of the triple gears aren't aligned properly or a clutch plate is hung up.

Mike, you live in an area with hills and mointains,, You'll love, and perhaps need, your Ruckstell to not have to climb those hills in low gear. Your saving grace is that it's a lightweight roadster. They aren't that difficult to rebuild if you choose to do so before driving much. Also, if you don't...

a Ruckstell only has one babbit rear thrust washer. Fortunately, the thrust bearing on the shifter side somewhat prevents movement in that direction and prevemns ring and pinion separation. I'd still disassemble it and check it before driving over a few blocks. Someone left the inner Hiatt out of mi...

I've lapped several similar fuel valves with timesaver then used EZ turn. They don't leak and turn well. Unfortunately, it only comes in a large 5 oz tube that will take me 5 lifetimes to use. I plan on getting some small bottles (prescription bottles?) and give it to friends on tour.

Hotels in Stettler, Alberta are taking reservations for the tour July 13-18. Go to MTFCA.com home page, scroll down and click on Steam 'n T Party-Stettler Alberta. There are Ramada and Can-Alta Stettler direct links and phone numbers. Also, campgrounds, tour registration and information.

FYI, Sacramento Vintage Ford has them for the 13-16 fenders. They're backordered at present, but they told me they should have them in 2-3 weeks. Noel

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Getting ready to stain and paint my recently rebuilt Stutzman wheels for my new-to-me 16 roadster.

I've purchased some surprisingly good used wrenches at pawn shops. Some of the lesser value ones might be had for a quarter.

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Great write up, Chris!!

Norm, your car runs very well! Teresa and I thank you for the ride this summer.

Since battery horns have a set of points that can arc and pit, thus needing more frequent adjustment, is there any benefit to putting a small condensor on the points? Hey, I'm a doc, not an electrician!

I've taken several apart. They're not that complicated. Maybe you can fix it. What have you got to lose?

I’m working on a 1916 Roadster project. The headlights are not currently wired. I’m contemplating using a small 12 volt battery for initial start before switching to magneto, and LED bulbs in the headlights/taillights. I hope to charge the battery off the mag post. There is no dimmer switch so I pla...

I know the feeling, Vern. Congratulations!!

If they're from "the Coil Doctor", they are adjusted right. Was the engine running recently? compression? I agree that those timer contacts need polishing. Check the timer rotor. You need fuel, timing, and compression.

Please send me 2 kits, Dean. I'll PM my vitals. Noel

I’m asking, not advising. If the engine is locked, such as a broken crankshaft, could you add a gallon or more oil to submerge the transmission and tow in neutral?

To add my 1 1/2 cents to the discussion, I put a high flow intake manifold and Chaffins dual exhaust manifold on our 23 touring. I had been running a Stipes .280 cam, Z head, and NH carb at that time. I noted in putting on the exhaust and intake manifolds my low end torque dropped but my top end inc...

"Starters are highly overrated and, along with generators, are more trouble than they’re worth as far as I’m concerned. I’m 79 and always crank start my T’s, even the two I have with starters. If you take the time to set them up correctly they’re easy enough to start on the crank. I certainly wouldn...

I strongly suspect you don't have a ring gear on your flywheel. Putting one on is a major teardown job. If you had one, you could, in the future, put a starter hogshead on the car and forget about the generator. The battery can be recharged by the magneto. A well-tuned T starts fairly easily with th...

I repeatedly applied a 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone to a badly rusted transmission that had been in the field for 50+ years. After 2 days, it came apart surprisingly easy.

I'll take the Apco pan brackets, Mark. Private message also sent. Noel

After a week of travel and other duties, I pulled the intake on the 16 with the 26-27 engine and watched the valves as my pretty wife hand cranked the car. DARN! It has the 2-piece valves.

Now for more decisions, but nothing solid until after the OCF with the Gumbingers.

I didn't personally know Rich, but enjoyed his characters, artwork, restoration pics, and his humor. Our community has lost a treasure. He'll bring Heaven lots of smiles.

Something to consider with enclosed trailers is the presence or absence of a "beaver tail" downward sloping floor for the rear 2 feet. This allows a tall car to sneak under a rear sill in an otherwise tall enough interior. This is more important with enclosed cars aside from coupes, and tourings wit...

Thankyou. I had ASSUMED (there's that bad word again) that the 2 holes in the valve signified them as 2 piece. I'll pull the inlet manifold and take a look. FWIW, the cars had had the radiators and fuel tanks drained and were up on jacks. All tires had zero air pressure but have held 50 lbs for the ...

I was gifted a 16 Roadster and 24 Coupe. Neither has run in over 20 years since the owner died. I got both started and running. They both have 26-27 engines in them with what appear to be 2-piece valves. Compression in the 16 is 45 on 2 and 50 in 2. I've been quoted about $600 to put new valves and ...

I think I heard of a permanent magnet on one of the early I-timers glue failing and the magnet falling off. If not noticed when removing the timer, would this have caused the issues? Just a wild thought.

Maybe it doesn't matter since he's not using his magneto, but doesn't " I disconnected the wire from it and ran a jumper from the MAG post to the BAT post" short out the magneto. Does it short out the battery?

I lost a rod last year due to my stupidity and had Gene French re-babbit it for me at the correct size. I had first ordered an already re-babbited rod but it weighed way different than mine so I returned it and he graciously rebabbited mine. I replaced the rod without removing the head due to the he...

There’s a lube for gasoline petcocks that fixes both leaks and tight turning. It only comes in 1 oz. tubes so a tube will last your club a lifetime.

Scott, We hope to meet you while we are at the tour. Teresa and I had an enjoyable day as guests of Deloris and Norm Kling in the back of their '26 Touring. We didn't bring a T and will drive modern if we don't catch rides with others at the tour. Not pulling a trailer still took over 26 hours of wi...

Several weeks ago, I repacked the front wheel bearings on my '20 Roadster. I THOUGHT I had tightenned the nuts and hubcaps on the Pasco wheels on re-assembly. Since then, I've given rides around town to an elderly nursing home resident, gone to Walmart, church, and a few errands. Last Wednesday I st...

Yes, my 23 has a steel firewall. Would the 22 body fit to that chasis with a steel firewall or do I need to try to find a 23 body or re-wood the one I have?

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to look at this body next weekend to see if it will work. I'll try to get some good pics of my April 23 body to see if there are any major differences. I'd sure like to have them side by side!

My 1923 touring has some bad wood, poor repairs from 50 years ago, and a few other issues. It is a steel firewall, 2 man top slanted windshield low hood car. I am contemplating looking at a 1922 touring body 2 states away while going for a graduation and could bring it home and make some swaps. I kn...

Thanks Jeff. Order placed.

I just removed, cleaned, and re-greased the front axle bearings on the roadster. I don't know when it has been done on this T I've been on 2 tours with since purchase. Yes, I know. I should have done it earlier. I used Royal Purple grease for the first time.

Following. Are special tools needed to install or perhaps "what tools are needed to install?'

Has anybody ever been able to machine or alter a 4th main to accept an oil seal without reverting to a ball or roller bearing?

I believe, as Bob said, you would need the 12 tooth pinion and a recessed ring gear made for the 3:1 high speed gears. Then you would need to add space under the ring gear to raise it to the proper clearance with the 12 tooth pinion. When I did it, I had to add a 1/16 inch, or .0625 shim. Stacking s...

The cost of a few gallons of antifreeze cost the owner dearly.

Does he really need a lathe? How about jacking up a rear wheel with the brake drum on it, put the car in high gear, and hit it with some emery cloth?

Robert, I see Menards.com has them in zinc coating. Manufactured by Midwest Fastener. Is this what you are looking for? https: //www.menards.com/main/hardware/fasteners-connectors/screws/wood-screws/midwest-fastener-reg-10-slotted-drive-zinc-flat-head-wood-screws/61284/p-1444439874195-c-8940.htm Noel

I don't think it's a problem, as the car runs well. I only noticed it in the dark garage at night. I thought my lenses were vibrating and reflecting light until I looked closer.

Rather than tacking this onto the other LED thread, I just have a question. I noticed tonight with the 1920 roadster running in a dark garage that there is a very faint, barely perceptible flicker from my LED headlight bulbs with the light switch turned off. This seems to coincide with engine RPM. I...

don't forget that an enclosed trailer makes a fair garage in the off driving months. Mine keep out mice, weather, and free up other storage.

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Went for a 5 mile drive during our early February thaw for nuts and fun. Side curtains make for difficult entry and exit for us "bigger" people!

I will add that I replaced the rod bolts in my 23 after I burned one rod bearing and had it rebabbited and sized with timesaver. I adjusted it at 30 ft/lbs but had to take out an additional shim on using a Chevy rod bolt at 40 ft/lbs. There was still a fair shim pack under the cap. I had previously ...

I've joined a number of folks by adding TCW-3 two-stroke oil to gas in my T's, as well as my moderns. It's designed to burn and is a top cylinder lube, decreasing piston ring friction and lubing the valve stems. Maybe it's just my imagination but I've found about 5% improved fuel economy in our RAV4...

The left rear studs were not peaned over on my 20 roadster with Pasco wheels and I didn’t check them. The wheel left us and travelled nearly a quarter mile across a field at a national tour. I thank God we found it! Lesson learned. Don’t trust prior owners workmanship!

I'm glad it went to a T guy so it is used correctly and remains in circulation .

I've got a horse hide quilt with the hair on one side that makes a dandy period correct lap blanket for similar forays. Stay warm. Have fun!

How about find a friend, spouse, neighbor kid to push the needle and thread back inside with each stitch. It might take less time than coming up with another fix.

Austin, We've made side curtains for our 23 touring as well as our 20 roadster. We took some heavy paper and made a pattern for each side, going back behind the rear side portions of the rear top segment. We purchased some plastic/vinyl sheet from the local WalMart and cut it big. We fitted it, trim...

Great to see you up and about, Steve. Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas.

Hey, I just taught my 12-year-old granddaughter a new word.

Steve, it is VERY good to see you. Praying for your rapid and complete recovery.

Nobody forces anybody to read every thread on the forum. If you don’t like the contents of a thread, don’t read it. I enjoy the discourse, even though I don’t agree with all of it.

Glad to hear further encouraging notes on Steve's recovery. I'm following and praying for his recovery. He's a remarkable gentleman!

I’m putting wires on my 26 Coupe so I’ll take them if available. Noel Chicoine.

Very pretty. I’m looking but unfortunately need an early 23 body low hood to replace mine vs a rewooding and rebuild. Good luck with the sale.

I'm looking at some old posts I missed and saw the one on "23 tranny on 26 block". Is there any chance Les or somebody would consider doing another run of the floating transmission shafts. I have 2 and would like a third and maybe a fourth. I'm sold on the concept and believe they may be the best wa...

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