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Ralph F

Yes it is for a fordson I have sitting on shelf in my shop.

Ralph F

I will take it
Fitz

Ralph F

Darin thanks for the pictures
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Ralph F

I drill the top of my fill plug and seems to help.
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Ralph F

Still looking
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Ralph F

Frank I’m also looking for one.
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Ralph F

Looking to buy a cylinder head outlet part# 3004. This fits from 09-16 brass fords.
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Ralph F

Looking to buy a swivel joint for commutator rod part # 3556. This is for 1909- 1921.
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Fitzy

Ralph F

Thanks for the answer.
Fitzy

Ralph F

I need to thread a new commutator rod and not sure what the threads size would be 1/4-20 or 12-24?
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Ralph F

I was able to purchase lining form Langs.
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Ralph F

Last week, I asked a question about hotels and got some good answers. My next question is there camp near by the flea market.
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Ralph F

I am wondering if Ford made different length pitman arms. I am working on a speedster, and have run into a problem with the length of the pitman arm that is on car now.
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Ralph F

Looking for hotel recommendations in the Luray area.
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Ralph F

While looking thru a bunch of old model t magazines I found some adds that I what to share and find out if any one purchased,or know anything about them?
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Ralph F

That great news Mike.
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Ralph F

I am also wanting and looking for a set of wire wheels
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Ralph F

Thanks everyone for there knowledges. I will probably go with a small deep cycle agm battery.

Ralph F

No starter

Ralph F

I am working on a model T speedster

Ralph F

I know there has been a lot of discussion about battery. I could use some advice on a battery that will used for a distributor, led headlights and led tail light. The magneto has been removed, and there is no generator or alternator
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Ralph F

Thanks Kevin always good to get good information.
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Ralph F

Mark would this manifold fit a roof liberty eight over head.
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Ralph F

Would like to buy a set of McClaren wire wheels
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Ralph F

I am looking to purchase a set of McClaren wire wheels and hubs.
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Ralph F

: Reel pump

I have a speedster with reel rotary oil and looking for a pressure regulator.

Ralph F

Morning, I have had a chance to go back and recheck the capacitor on a strobo spark and following the instructions found that the capacitor were fine. The proper way to test the capacitor is by putting a piece of paper between upper and lower contact. I then adjusted all of them to draw 1.2 amps, wi...

Ralph F

thanks for all the replies, it came down to following directions. I need to put a piece of paper between the contacts.
Again thanks
Fitz

Ralph F

I have a question about capacitors, I had some coils rebuilt in 2020 and I had thought it would be a good idea to check them on a strobo spark and have 3 of them that have capacitor that have failed according to the strobo spark. My question is why would I this happen with 4 year old rebuild coils. ...

Ralph F

Morning from snowy Vermont, I need to repair a broken piece of bakelite from the bottom of my coil box switch base. I am wonder what would be the best adhesive would be to use.
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Fitz

Ralph F

Dan if you have any more left I would like to buy one also
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Ralph F

I appreciate the suggestion and photos of how to get my manifold set-up.
Ralph

Ralph F

I have Roof overhead and am trying to build an exhaust manifold. The problem is that the third exhaust port is tight to the plywood firewall. Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks

Ralph F

Rich I also like some just let me know how much to cover your cost and postage
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Ralph F

Thanks for letting me know
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Ralph F

Got a phone call from my daughter this morning tell me of a line of Model T going thru traverse City. Is one of the local clubs have a tour in that area?
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Ralph F

I would also like to get a copy of his book
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Ralph F

I would like to buy them.
Ralph

Ralph F

Just curious as to why a later timer alignment tool wouldn’t work?
Ralph

Ralph F

I am looking for a piece of 3/4” brass tubing about 18” in length. This for my speedster to hold the ignition wires.
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Ralph

Ralph F

Thanks Scott for the quick reply I think I will have to you some small nuts and bolts instead of rivets. Scott were the planks screw down or nailed
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Ralph F

I am working on 20 roadster and at the back of the body there is apiece of sheet metal that looks to be bolted together. I was wondering what type of bolts would of been used there?
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Ralph

Ralph F

Just received the my fronty Water manifold from Kevin. What a nice job looking forward to installing on my speedster

Ralph F

I have them in my 15 touring and really like the way they light up. They were easy to install.
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Ralph F

I am looking for source of exhaust manifold gasket for a Roof liberty 8 overhead. The exhaust ports are 11/2”also could use a recommendation for exhaust manifold material so I can make my own.
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Ralph

Ralph F

WTB a Ruckstel shifting lever, I have the all of the of the other parts.
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Ralph F

Thanks for all of the suggestion. This transmission was fully rebuilt new bushing, new jack rabbit clutch, new clutch spring, and the lists goes on. I have gone back and check the bands and look for anything that show excess wear. There is nothing in the transmission screen. This weekend is our annu...

Ralph F

I know there has been a lot of discussion about led head light for model t but, has any one found one for a 15 taillight?
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Ralph F

I am have a problem with my 15 touring car not being able to pull a hill when I step on the low speed pedal. The motor and transmission were completely rebuilt . The car has kevlar bands and is possible that the low speed band has glazeover.
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Ralph F

Kevin,
I would also like to be put on the list for a manifold
Ralph

Ralph F

I would like one also. I agree with the previous post that lettering on the head would be great
Ralph

Ralph F

Thanks for the information the pedal trim is for a 22 model t roadster
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Ralph F

I have been working on getting the pedal trim to fit properly. Before I do something that I will regret, I thought I ask for some help

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Ralph F

My wife and I are visiting family in Dayton this weekend and we had yesterday free so we took a trip over to the Model T Ford Museum. What wonderful place, I donated a set of transmission reamer for display or use in the work shop. I meet and a nice conversation with Rachel Executive Director what t...

Ralph F

Let me check tomorrow
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Ralph F

The Model Snowmobiled Club really had a super turn out yesterday in Waterbury. The are
received a foot plus of fresh snow.

The meet continues today

Ralph F

Just to what to on pass that The Model t snowmobile Club is hold there winter Meeting in Waterbury Vt. This weekend at the Farr Field just north of the village of Waterbury. I have include the link to the Model T snowmobile club for more information. Should be a good weekend with fresh snow. www.mod...

Ralph F

I have a roof liberty eight exhaust manifold that the thread are pretty thin looking for options, weld on a replacement end taken from a regular ford manifold or something else?
thanks
Ralph

Ralph F

Gentleman thanks for the reply with good information. Now I have a few questions. Richard what year ford did you make the wooden fire wall for? Speedy I have learned that once changes dictates 10 more. Were there any changes to how the pedals and hand lever came thru the floor boards? Henry the Roof...

Ralph F

I have an Roof Overhead that I what to install in 1920 roadster. I know need to cut the firewalls and I am looking for suggestions
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Ralph F

Any news on how the new Miller cylinder head is coming along?
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Ralph F

Dan thanks for find the information on the weight of the roadster body.
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Ralph F

I am looking for a approximate weight of a 1920 roadster body including wooden platform that it is mounted on.
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Ralph F

I have them in my 15 touring car for the last 4-5 years and they real have improve drive ability.

Ralph F

Give Pat Musante of Pats restoration a call he did my engine, and can help you figure out wants needs to be done. Here is his contact information
203-556-4119
pmusante17@gmail.com
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Ralph F

I removed the gas tank from the touring car. It has developed some weeping on the bottom where the sediment bowl attaches. I found a repair shop near me that is willing to fix the weeping area I also removed the right front fender and pounded out a dent that I put in 30 years ago.
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Ralph F

I have to repaint the bottoms of the fender on my 15 touring car. I was wonder what other folks have done, not looking for a show car finish. I drive a lot of dirt and gravel roads here in Vt.
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Ralph F

Not here in Vt. yet

Ralph F

Looking to clean up the undersides of my fender. Just wondering what would be a good product to use. I drive on a lot of dirt roads. I am also looking at replace the gas tank also, notice it is starting to weep.
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Ralph F

Joe I have a sure mike crank in my 15 touring, that my father found in a junk yard back in early 60'. He had it clean up and it has been the car ever since. The motor was rebuilt by Pat's restoration a couple of years ago. It does help with the vibration and smooth out the engine.
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Ralph F

I just got replacement leather hood lacing and they are long enough for my 15 touring. What my dad put in there many years ago was cotton webbing. Any one have a recommendation on where to by 6-7 ft x 1" of cotten webbing.
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Ralph F

Thanks, John for the recommendation. R.V. I did reached out to Maine Radiator company and they do not do repairs but did give a couple of names to check out.
Thanks Again
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Ralph F

thanks for the find I will give them a call.
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Ralph F

I am looking for someone in the northeast who has experience in repair brass radiators. I have a fairly new brass radiator that need some soldering repair
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Ralph F

Just got back these back Erik Larson, 5 brass coils all refreshed and ready for next years touring season. This my second set done by Erik. He used the ECCT.

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Ralph F

I was going thru my father collection of old Model T literature and photos and found this photo I would like to share.

Ralph F

Pats Restoration in Conn.

Ralph F

Just what to give a big thanks to Tim Wrenn. I had a problem getting my Rocky Mt. Brakes adjusted properly Tim offer to walk me thru my problem,and with in 15 min ,he had it figured out what was wrong. With in 15 min, I had made the adjustment and now have brakes. So I would like to thank everyone w...

Ralph F

I have trouble getting my relined RMB adjusted properly. I wa wonder if some could post installation instruction and adjusting.
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Fitz

Ralph F

I had Erik Larson do mine with ecct.
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Ralph F

I received this week another one of Stan's restored OF carburetor. It a pleasure to know that when the carburetor is ready to put on the car.
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Ralph F

I am looking for the phone number for the Rocky MT brake Company.
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Ralph F

Henry and Mark thanks for your response. Henry I thought about and a shim on the back side of brake band. The shim would not move the band nearly enough. The band has to be move about a 1/4" toward the wheel. Mark you are correct the band is little under an 1/8" wider than the band. The bands came f...

Ralph F

I am having problems with aligning the front half of the brake band with the wheel hub on my ford. I just reline the brakes bands and did not change any thing else. I have included two photo, I hope they show the problem I am having. Thanks for the help.
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Ralph F

Keith, no it does not have a metal stem.
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Ralph F

[image][/image]While cleaning out the bottom of my Father barn I found two nos Ward Riverside tires. In one of the tires I found this Wards inner tube. The tires and tube must of been under the barn for at least 40 years. The tires are a bit stiff and the inner tube has several splits where it was f...

Ralph F

Kevin this all got when I bought my speedster.
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Ralph F

Here are two photo of my cut down flywheel. The diameter of the flywheel is about 10".
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Ralph F

Chris I have a cut down fly wheel in the barn. I will try and get some photos and measurement and post them later today.
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Ralph F

Milford Thanks for sharing the information.
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Ralph F

Just wonder what tools you used from Synder's?
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Ralph F

I am looking for someone who can roll some 2" copper pipe.
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Ralph F

I had a complete long block done by PAT'S RESTORATION SERVICES, MONROE, CONNECTICUT 203-556-4119 PMUSANTE17@GMAIL.COM.. I was very pleased with his work. He kept me inform during the rebuild with photos and emails. He is a bit far from Virginia. Give him a call.
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Ralph F

I have sure Mic in my 15 touring. My father found this crank in a busted block in the late 50. I just had the motor rebuild 2 years ago by Pats Restoration and it still usable. I don't drive much over 35 mph.
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Ralph F

I have this on a coffee cup.

Ralph F

Dean thanks

Ralph F

A couple of years ago there was a thread on changing the nose of a four dip pan to a narrow nose of a three dip pan. I was wonder if any one could repost that thread.
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Fitz

Ralph F

I look forward to see new tools, and methods to keeping these old fords on the road.

Ralph F

I just bought a brand new Brass Work radiator still in the box. It belongs to elderly gentleman who passed away. Looking forward to installing next weekend.
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Ralph F

I took the afternoon off and went to the Waterbury Car show, and had nice talk with Don lang and few other folk. The picking were kinda thin ,but did pick up new Anderson Time, a nice 15 headlight bucket and a spot light bracket. There was a nice ford torpedo and a curve dash old for sale in the car...

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