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Need to find someone to rebuild a transmission for a friend in California.

Did anyone ever reproduce a T exhaust manifold with the FORD script? I have a NOS exhaust manifold with a script and the Ford part number on the back surface that came from a well known collector.. Bruce

I am rebuilding my rear axle of which I am installing new bearings and seals.
I found out that the seal outside diamater is larger than the inside diamater of the outer race requiring
the seal inserted prior to the outer race.
Should I assemble the axle and differential into the housing first.
Next install the seal with metal plate facing outward...

I want to put new bushings on the rear shackles and hit the leafs with graphite paint. The way I understand it is I have to take the wheels off then the diff off then the springs out. Is there a way I can take the springs out without removing the wheels? And regardless of how I get it out is there anything else I should be inspecting or replacing...

234 Coupe
replacing the inner seal and im having a hard time getting it to come to me. ive tried wire, stiffer wire, my sturdy hook isnt long enough. tried a slim jim and i cant pull it hard enough.... i need something to hook it and is capable of being banged on toward me.....
and why would it be stuck in the first place? its hard to see but i...

Calling all babbit experts. I don’t have Herm Khonke anymore to help me out. I picked these up last year. I believe the one on the right is for Model T, and the one on the left is for Fordson.
My question is everything here or am I missing something? Or are there some extra parts with the smaller one?
The small one is a Model 230. The large one is...

Is anyone going to Hershey need anything generator armature cores? I can bring some if so. Email me by the forum.
If not I’ll cut the copper off and scrap them. But you better be quick. Dan

Sorry put in wrong place.

I was looking for stuff to take to Hershey and found the record books from a Ford dealership in Bell Tn. In one of the books were two drawings of the building they were or did build.
What is interesting is the name of the designer and or construction company. Firestone Reality. See pictures. Dan

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When reaming for oversized valve stems, does the reamer follow the worn guide and produce satisfactory results? Is some kind of fixturing required to be sure the new valves will land squarely on the seats? Thanks.
Mike

I have one stubborn door latch that will only open halfway.

Is there a picture or article about these things?

I have it apart, and something seems off. It has two springs and a pin, but seems to bottom out early under compression.

Keith, I need your email address. Message or email me again through MTFCA.

Has anyone ever had one of these apart to change the bulb?

25 coupe
I am restoring (somewhat) a coupe. painting the body and I am missing a lot of the trim that hides the places where body panels meet. Also where the body meets the top. Does anyone know where i might acquire the trim parts?

Found a couple of these in my stuff. Been told Model A rear mirror mount?
They are just about same except one has square holes.
Anyone know? See pictures
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I read on Hemmings this morning that forum member Todd Touchberry and his wife are driving their T from South Carolina to California right now to raise awareness and donations for Hydrocephalus Awareness. They left Friday with a planned 13-day journey. Has anyone here heard from Todd or know their planned route? It would be good for them if we...

I have a single carb Frontenac head, and I’m wondering if I make a new intake manifold to accommodate a second Winfield carburetor, would I pick up more power?

This morning I went to my pile of hub cap wrench's and found one I'm not familiar with. I assume it's from the mid to late teens. It has an M with a diamond around it, and below that is a P with a circle around it. I'm guessing the P maybe Pruden, but have no idea about the M?

I think I saw a map somewhere that I could print and mark where some of you guys are. I am sure it would be 4-5 pages. Thank you

Cleaning up the block to install the Ricardo head. Fast food cup lids from one of them are 3 3/4 + & work great for keeping things from getting
in the cylinders. Vacuum out the carbon & use the nozzle to pull the lid out. Or just turn the engine over & push them out. IMG_3751.jpg
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Craig.

I am working on getting my 1919 center door sedan running after it was put in a barn in 1948. Below is a picture of my block all cleaned up. I understand that the 5 small holes are steam holes to allow steam in the water jacket to escape. I have the pan off underneath and I was looking at the very nice crankshaft, lifters and camshaft when I...

When fitting a gear on the generator, with the key in place and retaining pin in place before peening , , how much clearance is acceptable to eliminate gear wobble ?

I just got this from a customer:

My father is the proud owner of a 1917 Model-T and has owned it many years. He is 85 and still loves taking it to parades and car shows but it is getting hard for him to crank start it as he gets older. From what I know the electric starter wasn't used until 1919 and I don't think it's an easy addition to a...

On a Model T Generator , how much fore and aft slack is allowable in a 26-27 Model T generator? The gear seems to be tight on the shaft and the generator works normally, but I can move the shaft back and forth about 3/32 .

Is there a brace available for the spare tire carrier that goes in the rear of the trunk on a ‘26 coupe? We bought this coupe about a month ago and the spare carrier was just bolted to the sheet metal skin on the back. I took a picture of a ‘26 roadster while we were out on our hillbilly tour in MO this month. Does anyone sell this brace, or will...

Trying to get my tires on split rims ( demountable ) to no avail , have used the rim tool , have used the turn buckle and the wooden plates with a Jack between them to help spread open to be able to latch them , but cannot get them to open up enough without them twisting . Any other ideas ?
Thanks .

Where was this photo taken?

I recently purchased a Dixie model axle rebuild stand made by Service Station Equipment Company (SSECO). It is missing the foldable extension that supports the torque tube and holds the tool tray. Does anyone have one of this style that they'd be willing to take a bunch of detailed photos and measurements of? I can get close with the advertising...

Being behind the new-made Iron Curtain (from 2022), I decided that I need the curtains for my ‘24 Touring.
I got the talented tanner who helped me.

Ordered the original furniture from USA (with the logistics service holding the US warehouses and resending goods to Russia).

And that’s the result:

That’s very nice thing: Now I...

The top on my 1917 touring lacks all of the straps and bits that hold it up and down, it's currently held with string, to the windshield. I have some images of the deteriorated bits I have, but I'm not sure if it's all of it nor do I know what's what. So if anyone can give me a list of the bits I need to order, I would greatly appreciate it....

It has been over 50 years since I have had my rdstr pickup running and I have driven a model t. I have worked on several for other people and given them parts but failed to work on mine and it need quite a bit of work.
Well thanks to the MTFCA and the cars for sale I bought a 23 couple. Needs some paint and a little work but will be up and...

Well, we know the antelope ran at least 37 mph ! IMG_3128.jpeg

Question : Can a 'low' head be used on an improved 26-27 with the water outlet mounted fan, without causing interference problems for the fan due to a slightly lower mounting position ?

Time again for Lang's Old Car Parts Calendar! Lang's Old Car Parts is accepting photos of your Model T for our annual calendar. Photos and information are due by Friday October 17th! High quality photos only (photos from phones usually do not work). When sending the photo, make sure it is downloaded in FULL SIZE. Newer phones can take good enough...

I was reading an article on what to use to fill pits in heavy metal (such as a bumper) and one guy said he had success “brazing” the pits full using copper wire. Can anybody out there fill me in on the process?

Anyone know if Ricardo heads were painted any particular color? I just got mine back from the machine shop & getting ready to install it. It is completely bare so id needs painting & the only pic I have found with paint on one is red?
Thanks, Craig.

My stepson recently acquired a 1927 tudor. We believe the car has spent its entire life in Minnesota. It has a bumper badge that has either IHD or IIED cast into it. Have any of you seen this badge before or know what it represents? IMG_0126.jpg

Does anyone have any experience with the Safety hub and drum that Snyder sell ? Looks like you run lined shoes and an equalizer to get service brakes. Not cheap but I like the idea. I have Rocky Mountains on my pick up, pretty satisfied with them. I do not want the disks. It looks like it is possible to keep my Hassler shocks with these brakes...

I purchased a bunch of weatherstrip at one time some years ago and am just now getting to the doors. I found this package without any label or part number on it. So, I took photos for help in identifying it. The weatherstrip looks like there is enough to do the leading edge of both doors in between the hinges. But I really do not know where it is...

A while ago I did my transmission bands, I made 2 mistakes, I didn't put anything on the felt strip as I understand you need to put some shellac or something on them which I didn't know then. The second was I did not use any gasket maker as I thought for some reason it wont leak after it gets tightened a few times and compresses, which it did but...

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Full article is here.

Deep into the rear axle now. Id like to ask for the acceptable range of tolerances as measured on a caliper guage for: 1) rear axle beyond the spindle; 2) axle sleeve; 3) the bearing itself. Thanks.

Does anyone know what this Switch Panel goes to, seem like I saw one once on an early fire truck.

The key works and has BASCO on it. The fuse cover is missing, but they are labeled Horn, Rear, RHead, and LHead.

A spare fuse stands on end in the middle.

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I’m looking for some advice on how to properly repair the neck on my 1926 Depot Hack radiator.

The neck originally cracked about a year ago. I wasn’t able to find anyone locally who felt confident making the repair without risking discoloration to the chrome-plated neck. As a last resort, I tried JB Weld (high heat) — cleaned everything...

For those of you following the adventures of the Wild Cherry II race car and its team we are pleased to report it took King of the Hill at the Auburn FAST hill climb on Saturday with an E.T. Of 8.8 seconds on a 1/10th mile 5 percent grade. There were some bad news A and B powered race cars there. We will probably not race it at Auburn again. This...

Is Tom’s radiator service in Kansas still in business? I’d like to have my original 1916 brass radiator re-cored and have heard Tom was the go to guy.

Over the years, I have seen only a few of these hilarious cops that raise their arms when you apply the brakes on the car. They are quite rare, and I finally gave up looking for one, and decided to make my own, from scratch. My wife blew up a photo of one to full size, and I carefully cut the image out, and temporarily contact cemented it to a...

I've gotten my 1926 coupe to idle smoothly and start up without a hitch. It has new fuel, new plugs, rebuilt carb, etc. but any time I get the RPMs above probably 1500-1600 it sounds and feels like it's about to shake apart! This happens when driving and when it is just sitting in the driveway. I heard it could be the fan (new, 4 blade on there)...

I am working on a 15 touring and I have a question about the windshield frame. The swivel bolt on my frame has a round head with no slot and goes inward with a nut on the inside, others I have seen have the head of the bolt on the inside and a nut on the outside. I have two windshield frames and one swivel bolt has a slot for a flat screw driver...

Hello all, after the rebuild of a friend's rear axle we're having issues putting the springs in place. I wasn't involved in their removal so I didn't see how he got them out. This is on a 1920 touring with, what I'm told, is a California top. He has it on a lift which is a difficult install operation for me, I'm used to working on the floor. We've...

Can anyone post the bulb numbers for LED bulbs used in the Ford dash light and the C.M. Hall made Ford stoplight ? I'm sure they are all single contact, and I think, all straight pin, but different candlepower.

70 mile tour coming up and one of the participants has a T without a magneto and without a generator. Any experience out there how long the battery will hold out? Will be a full day of driving with perhaps 5-7 starts with the electric starter. Assumption is a group 1 6volt battery, not new, and less than fully charged at the onset.

Just purchased a 8 valve Roof head. Don't know anything about the history. It appears that the head has been reconditioned. The valves are new as well as the springs. Rockers are reconditioned as well.

I am looking for pushrods and a correct head gasket. As I know little or nothing about the Roof, I would appreciate any help you could provide....

What year was the metal strip that goes from front to back in the metal coil box between the second and third coils? I have two boxes one with the slot for the metal strip and one with out. Trying to identify the year of issue

Recently cleaning out some boxes and drawers and I came across some N.O.S. parts.

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My two Coupelets out together for the first time.

July 1916 on the Left. November 1915 on the Right.

One Original, one Restored.

I have a new starter bendix on order and should be here in a few days.
But in the meantime, I have the part and would like to find out how to replace the gear engagement piece.
I am calling the parts by the wrong name my apologies.
Here is the picture of the one that came off the car and the replacements.
There has to be a way to replace it....

The 25 fordor i'm looking at has a 25 style rear axle with a Ruckstell and the engine number is that of a 25, but it has wide 26-27 pedals. when exactly in production did they phase in the wide pedals? they aren't slip on pedal accessories, they definitely are part of the pedal stalk. and the engine displays all the characteristics of a 25. if you...

I'm new to Model T ownership and to the MTFCA. We bought a 1926 Tudor a few months ago and I've had some trouble learning how to operate it. Now that I finally have all that sorted out, I'm looking for someone who can evaluate the car mechanically for us. It ran good when I bought it, but I didn't try to drive it until I unloaded it off the...

Im helping a friend remove a gas tank form a 27 enclosed car, What steps do I need to do to remove it?

I went to tighten my hand brake because it has too much play in it. I watched a video of a picturesque Australian performing this task. He took out the pin, loosened the round cyllinder-screwy thing, then adjusted the nut so he could rotate the yoke on the end. But my cylinder thing is both frozen in place and just about fully retarded. Im looking...

Does anyone know if a core from a 28-29 Model A can be used to recore a 24-27 Model T radiator ? I have a Model T radiator that needs recoring and I have a chance to buy a brand new 28-29 Model A radiator for the bargain price of $300.00 ! The model A radiator core is 19-19.5 inches wide, about the same as a T. The seller says the Model A...

Just finished replacing a blown head gasket on our 27 depot hack and noticed the head to be cast aluminum.
The head has the Ford logo on it.
Did ford make an aluminum head or should I assume the head to be an aftermarket item?

Thank you

Something with these wheels does not look right. All the 26/27 rims I have seen have the lugs attached to the rim and not like the ones in the pic.
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Is there still a problem with the fitting of the reproduction headlight rims? For some time I have heard or read that there were problems. I;m trying to decide whether to look for a decent original pair (26-27 plated) or go with some reproductions.

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I came home with my cough and runny nose from OCF. It got worse with a fever and shortness of breath. You guessed it. Now I have an active case of COVID. If you present with one of those symptoms get yourself checked.

Who is making new fuel tanks for the 26/27 cars?

Finally back to work on my 26 roadster pickup, been at it a few weeks , I have a couple questions , first , is the metal cover inside the bed over the rear spring necessary or can I leave it out to make the bed floor look more streamlined ? Also , although I know it’s not correct , I have a 25 roadster top , it fits , the only difference being the...

Anyone know the modern part number for the connecting rod bolts. I think it is a Chevy rod bolt, which one? Thanks Dan

Someone at a recent event advised me to check my rear wheels for too much play.

Ignoring that the axle doesn't match the year, do I have too much wobble in my tires? There is no play in the wheel when off the ground and not running. The axle was replaced by a previous owner 15 years ago with new bearings and a brass thrust washer. Wood spokes are...

Are the Akuret oil gauge reproductions being made any more? Hard to find any information on them.

Looking for the ID of big end of rod BEFORE Babbitt is poured.
Any chance someone has that? What I am measuring is not matching the drawings I got. Thanks Dan

I tried searching but could not find anything. That does not mean I searched for the term or terms that should be used.

I need help trying to determine the correct spoke size for some wheels I am trying to rebuild.

The measurements I get from the wheel seem to be incorrect. These are demountable wheels and the rims are 30x1/2. The one...

Cant hurt to ask,,i was wondering if anyone is coming from west coast to hershey ? I am trying to get a t from arizona to the hershey meet. You never know if you dont ask

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Hello T people

I want to rebuild a 1926 engine and yesterday I was wondering how to recharge the flywheel magnets. Searching the internet for information, I found this article on rare earth magnet technology.

Could this work with Model T magnets or has anyone done this before?

I am new to this hobby and am new to magnetism.

greetings from...

I have a Hartford tube that I haven't had a chance to use yet. So far, I've had no chance to use it. The one thing I don't understand is why it is made in China? Doesn't the U.S.A. still have the capabilities to make a good quality tube?

Car was starting just fine now it won’t. Now I have a new battery, starter, starter button , new cables & a new bendix. It will turn over enough to wind the bendix into the fly wheel and stop. You can crank this car and drive it anywhere but the starter will not work. What is the wrong ???? Thank you for your help. Ron

Ok y'all, got an odd question for you. I've been looking around for a T and i've come across a nice 25 fordor. i noticed that the door handles were somewhat drooping which to me looks like a worn latch. now i'm much more familiar with the A and i couldn't help but wonder if the 24-27 tudor and coupe latches would work on a 25 fordor? and how about...

I have a Ruckstell assembly that I am “refreshing “
When I assembled it a number of years back, the axle tube was severely bent, I opted to try the heating and shrinkage method. This did move the tube , however not far enough so I straightened it in a hyd press,…. Turns out this a mistake.
Initially it brought the axle tube into alignment for a...

What is the manufacturers part number
for the large ball bearing, this is the one designed to accommodate a radial load ?
I suspect it will be cheaper source for a bearing supplier rather than the T parts vendors.

I found this YouTube video entertaining and instructional.
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Spoiler: he gets it unstuck but “it leaks like a screen door on a submarine”.

Subject: Has anyone added a vent to a Roof-8 OHV head to fix overheating?

Hi all — I’m running a 1927 Model T engine with a Roof-8 OHV conversion and an added water pump. After about 10 minutes of running, I get water and steam overspilling from the radiator. What’s odd is that the radiator itself isn’t overheating — the bottom tank stays at...

My 26 TT has a Chicago trans and Ac brakes. If while slowing down I apply steady pressure on the brake pedal for 10-15 seconds the trans will pop into neutral. Scarey when approaching an intersection. The Ac brakes don't seem to help slow me down. Maybe they aren't adjusted properly. What is the problem?

Car was starting just fine now it won’t. Now I have a new battery, starter, starter button , new cables & a new bendix. It will turn over enough to wind the bendix into the fly wheel and stop. You can crank this car and drive it anywhere but the starter will not work. What is the wrong ???? Thank you for your help. Ron

I am looking for new or usable 1926/27 rear wheel brake drums.
Willing to repair this.
Are there available some where by the vendors??

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

I recently acquired a large group of ancient (1910's to 1930's) negatives from the Kansas City Southern Railroad. These were once part of the railroad's files and are generally photos of railroad structures and the like. The Ford Model T manages to show up in some of the photos, so I thought I would share them here.

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I believe that it was Marty Bufalini who took the reins a few years ago, and set up a MTFCA forum meeting at the Greenfield Village Old Car Festival. I'd like to do this again. Any interest?