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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.

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MTFCA National tour 2022 in Wisconsin

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:25 pm
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by DHort » Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:41 pm

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Just go to www.dairylandtinlizzies.com and click on Wonderful Wisconsin Tour. See you there.

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I drove that road many years ago pulling a trailer.
The Wisconsin Lake Drive reminds me of the Hamptons.
It should be a stellar tour.

FJ

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Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:25 pm
Gotta' start somewhere....

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by Been Here Before » Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:32 pm

With a proper expert, good restoration shop, enough documentation, and letters of credit - a proper post 1917, pre 1925 touring will be constructed.
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Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:32 pm
Fender rivet size?

Last post by RajoRacer « Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:54 am
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by Steve Jelf » Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:27 am

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I suspect this is one of those parts that's the same for all years, but the particular car in question is a 1915. What size are the rivets that hold the brackets to the fenders? I need to remove the brackets to repair some fender cracks, and will need to install new rivets.

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How many you needing Steve ? I believe I have some left that Otis Clinton machined back in the 60's & 70's from original Ford NOS parts.

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Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:54 am
22 touring is running!

Last post by varmint « Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:51 am
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by Bobbbenner » Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:10 am

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Happy to note that the 22 touring that somehow appeared at our farm is running beautifully. All thanks to Tom Pilz who has shepherded the resurrection. Thanks Tom for your mentoring and broad knowledge of T’s. He has also been instrumental in the TT project that has been going on for a couple of years. I found him through this forum and know we...

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Nice.
I would like to know the story and this is a good place and time for it.
How about a list of the things you had to do?
What's it's name and future?

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Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:51 am
Brass Horn Tube thread size?

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Wed Mar 02, 2022 10:54 am
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by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:32 pm

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I have a repro Vintique brass horn conduit that does not thread onto an original horn. (Imagine that!! :o ) What is the correct thread size of the original brass twist horns? Maybe I can order a tap from McMaster to clean the threads enough where the replacement conduit will screw onto the original horn tube.

TIA

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I have all the taps and dies of very very fine threads to match those. Let me know.

Hank

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Wed Mar 02, 2022 10:54 am
Speedster in the T market

Last post by babychadwick « Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:57 am
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by Godabitibi » Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:06 pm

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As a newcomer I was questionning myself about the speedster in the model T market. How is it viewed by the collectors and purist. Is it considered as a real T or just a handmade car ? It is defenitely not the market Ford was looking when he introduced the model T. It is more like a rich kids toy not for the the farmer or worker class.

Is there a...

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Many speedsters today aren't much more than a stockish engine and a sporty body. They are a way for someone to get into a brass car without the cost, a Rootlieb body with brass and bam you have a brass car regardless of the wheel, engine, transmission, frame etc. It is completely fair for a person who has spent a lot on a brass car to have some...

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Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:57 am
Starter & Generator brush plate repairs

Last post by AdminJeff « Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:28 am
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by AdminJeff » Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:55 am

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I got this question from another T'er and thought it might benefit someone else, so here goes:

Hello
I am in need of a source of the rivets which hold the individual brush holder on the assembly or if not available what people are using to repair it. Any help would be great. Thanks , John

Good discussion of some of this is here....

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Andre,
While it may seem like a good idea at first glance to drill and tap the holes for an M3 screw, there are practical and mechanical issues here that indicate that it probably wouldn't be a good long term solution unfortunately.

It is common practice that the minimum recommended thread engagement to make a strong mechanical connection for a...

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Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:28 am
Would this be alright or need correction?

Last post by speedytinc « Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:11 am
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by Sarikatime » Tue Mar 01, 2022 3:34 pm

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Installing the roller bearings in my new to me ruckstell axle and came across a problem. The 13 - 14 axle tube on the passenger side does not allow the bearing sleeve in all the way after the neoprene seal is installed. There is a 1/8” inch hanging out from the axle tube. The sleeve is four inches and the space provided in the tube is also four...

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The bearing may not be all the way in now. The sleeve teet is not in position, making the sleeve effectively too small ID. When correct, there is a good bearing length clearance. The sleeve gets trimmed on the inside edge, You didnt put the seal in backwards? Neoprene cone goes in first.
I have found they fit too tight to the axle & benefit with...

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Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:11 am
Rebuild U&J Brass Carb

Last post by George House « Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:30 am
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by Bryce S. » Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:23 am

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Hello all,

I've been lurking the forums for the last couple of years. Recently I was able to track down my father's old Speedster that he had sold 8 years ago. He recently passed and it became very important for me to get a hold of it. With the blessing of my lovely fiancee I have purchased it and took possession of it. That being said it needs a...

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Great carburetor Bryce. Corey Walker did a good job rebuilding my U&J but I’d also recommend Scott Conger.

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Last post by George House
Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:30 am
DRIVELINE CONCUNDRUM

Last post by DickC « Wed Mar 02, 2022 2:25 am
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by Thomas Pekar » Tue Mar 01, 2022 4:30 pm

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i HAVE A 23 tTOURING. the only modification was to install disc brakes which are wonderful,
last fall i pulled away from a stop sign and I heard WHAM and i ceased forward motion the engine was running I had no forward or reverse gear. When we got the T back to the garage opened the transmission cover finding the low gear pedal shaft had broken...

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Could it be a broken drive shaft? I had this happen to a 1920 I owned. I was driving up a slight grade and the car started to jerk (or seemed to throb). I soon realized I had no forward movement, no reverse and no brakes. To shorten this story, I found the drive shaft broken under the race at the rear end. Why it broke I have no idea except...

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Last post by DickC
Wed Mar 02, 2022 2:25 am
Scat crankshaft and stipe cams

Last post by Scott C. « Wed Mar 02, 2022 1:20 am
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by Unprr » Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:10 pm

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I’m trying to have my 27 Model T engine rebuilt and collecting the needed parts. It appears the standard Scat Crankshaft and Stipe 280 cam, are in short supply.
Anyone have a handle, on either of them.

Thanks

George
Nebraska

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I just received a Stipe 280 cam a week or so ago that I had ordered some time last year. Luckily, I was able find one for my build from another forum member.

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Last post by Scott C.
Wed Mar 02, 2022 1:20 am
FJ - Chickasha Institution Temporarily Closes After 50 Years & It Might Not Open Again

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:42 pm
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by FreighTer Jim » Tue Oct 12, 2021 11:09 pm

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I hope family members step up to re-open this:

@

FJ

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FJ

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Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:42 pm
Tall Radiator Question

Last post by Mark Gregush « Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:56 pm
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by Tadpole » Mon Feb 28, 2022 4:17 pm

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I am not looking to spark debate, but I will soon be replacing my radiator and am looking at the round tube high radiator. My current radiator is an old re-core with flat tubes and is beginning to show its age, not to mention it’s rusty and crusty inside.

I understand the basis of flat vs. round tubes, so I wish to hear the experiences from...

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2 things; my crappy round tube on the 1925, on a 90+ degree day doing a parade I did have to add water. But heck, I have seen guys doing the same parade with better radiators adding water too. ;) Next, how many people come on here and report their car runs too cool with clean block water passages and flat tube radiator, there have been a number of...

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:56 pm
A load for a work horse T

Last post by Rich Eagle « Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:35 pm
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by Rich P. Bingham » Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:28 pm

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Billed fenders, radiator is an adaptation. Probably a '15 or '16 touring working hard for its owner and his livestock. I count at least eleven big bales, could be as much as 1375#, a half-ton at the least. The Hasslers probably are a help !

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P. S. I would say it is a 1921 license plate.
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Tue Mar 01, 2022 12:35 pm
T-1349

Last post by Steve Jelf « Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:14 am
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by bnchief » Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:46 am

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Does anybody know what original T-1349 wrenches are worth? They do have the triangular mark below the script and part #

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That $20 would be almost $15 USD, $18.40 Canadian, or £10.80 GBP. :)

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:14 am
Best way to remove a sediment bowl....

Last post by Altair « Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:09 am
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by Moxie26 » Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:06 am

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Sediment bowl was installed on a under-seat gas tank years ago with some thread sealant. What would be the safe procedure for removing now

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Try heating it with a hair dryer.

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Last post by Altair
Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:09 am
T-3456 Park Pawl.

Last post by Jack Tarlinton « Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:24 am
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by George Hand » Sun Feb 27, 2022 2:49 pm

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Parking Pawl striped it's tooth this week, went to check Snyder's Model T because they will not let you order something not in Inventory. So are the T-3456 Pawls the Latest T part made from unobtainium ? I checked Sunday afternoon, do not believe other parts suppliers will confirm availability online as you Order George

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Before the vendors had RHD panels, I rebuilt originals with weld and oil hardened them.
I'ts not hard to do.
Allan from down under.

Hi Allan,

Do you happen to have any spare right hand drive pawls? Mine is not much good and I'd like to replace it.

Best regards

Jack

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Last post by Jack Tarlinton
Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:24 am
Re: I found a touring car to restore!

Last post by Pep C Strebeck « Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:01 pm
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by Campbell Tellman » Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:48 am

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I am trying to determine the year of my new project. This touring car has a 21 3/4inch hood with six louvers per side. There is a cowl so the hood does not reach the wood firewall. There is a battery box below the rear floorboard and I am sure this is a replacement engine/trans as there is a generator and starter motor. There is no ammeter. The...

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Here are the photos from the link. Pictures 1 and 3 show the firewall to made out of OSB (Oriented Strand Board).

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Last post by Pep C Strebeck
Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:01 pm
Starters on backorder

Last post by speedytinc « Mon Feb 28, 2022 2:00 pm
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by John Codman » Mon Dec 20, 2021 10:44 am

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I called Lang's this morning to order a new (rebuilt) starter. They told me that these are on backorder and it may be well after the new year before they can ship. From the way she spoke, it probably won't be any time soon. I'm glad that my existing starter still sorta kinda works. The starter drive is on backorder as well.

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You will have to compensate for the sloppy worn holes in the low pedal & clutch shaft lever. Oversize clevis pins are an option untill you ever remove the H/H & can weld the holes back to the original size.

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Mon Feb 28, 2022 2:00 pm
Oiler on front axle needed?

Last post by speedytinc « Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:52 pm
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by rainer » Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:00 am

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Hello. Since I got my Lizzy, one thing repeatedly comes into my mind.

The vertical bolts (where the wheels are turned to left/right around for steering) are different. The one on left side has an inner drill and a little oil-pot on its top.
The one on right side is massive steel without oiler and inner drills.

How important is this oiler in...

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oilite bushings? They arent nearly as tough as solid brass (what ford used) I wouldnt use them for anything T. Some venders have tried sending oilite to me. They get returned. To my thinking, oilite only gets used on a no load small electric motor shaft. Steering bracket bushings pound out. Do you know something I dont in this regard?

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Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:52 pm
Model T tool display box

Last post by Steve Jelf « Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:47 pm
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by bnchief » Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:04 am

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Does anybody have one? What tools would you display?

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Depends on what tools you want to display. Only a few tools were issued with each car. There are dozens (hundreds?) of Z tools.

Here are some tool displays at Hershey

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Bob Richmon's display includes his 1912 Stynoski winner's detachable front doors.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:47 pm
1913/14 Firewall - measurements for holes needed.

Last post by John Haynes « Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:15 pm
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by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:24 pm

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I am needing the factory location of the holes for the side lamp brackets (-both the 'A' measurement and the 'C' measurement), ...and the location the windshield clips are mounted inboard (-the B measurement) from the edge. Can anyone help me with this??

Thanks!!

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Hello Brent,
The measurements I have are from an old set of wood plans for a 1914 Roadster. The windshield frame brackets are 4 inches from the outside edge and 3/4 of and inch and 1 3/4 inch from the top of the firewall. The top hole for the side lamps (for jno Brown) are 5 1/2 from the top and 1/3/4 from the edge. If you have E & J lamps use 8...

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Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:15 pm
RM brakes?

Last post by rofirestone « Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:34 pm
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by Jonah D'Avella » Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:32 pm

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I have a set of RM brakes for a small drum car. they have the six whole large drum adapter. I have wire spoked wheels with five holes. I can get a five hole large drum adapter and use that. If that works, is it possible to used these brakes on a 27?

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Or you could sell them and buy AC brakes, which work backing up as well as forward. If I remember correctly you are in the almost-state of Franklin. I believe that's hilly enough country to make external brakes in both directions a good idea.

That would be my choice.

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Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:34 pm
How many of u remember this price

Last post by R Rathert « Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:26 am
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by Bjerm » Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:12 pm

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I was going through a box of parts from an old family friend and found a new timer. Me being on the younger side I was wondering how many remember these low prices Ben

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In 1938 my parents and I went to Brownsville Tx. for about 3 months I was close to 5 but remember it rather well. When we got home one person asked how can you afford to do that? Dad said I can't afford not too gas is 9 cents a gallon, 20 dollars takes us down and back food is cheaper there and I don't have to buy coal for heat and there is no...

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Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:26 am
Happy Birthday Roy Stone

Last post by Jim Bowery « Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:10 am
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by Tmooreheadf » Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:38 am

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Happy birthday to our traveling buddy Roy Stone! Continue to keep those folks in WV in line!
Tom & Linda

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Happy Birthday Roy

Jim B

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Last post by Jim Bowery
Mon Feb 28, 2022 6:10 am
Seat Cushion Springs on 1927 Coupe

Last post by Scott C. « Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:07 am
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by BLB27 » Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:21 pm

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I set the seat cushion in my coupe. I was surprised how much of a slope it had as shown in the first photo. It fit right onto the supports so the slope must be correct. Any comments?

I now notice, looking at the second photo, that the rear of the wood frame is held up off of the floor by the metal piece in the middle of the floor. I am not at the...

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Here is a picture of the seat in my 26 Coupe. The angle looks to be the same.

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Last post by Scott C.
Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:07 am
Winter ride in Canada

Last post by Chris Bamford « Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:45 pm
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by DHort » Sun Feb 27, 2022 5:07 pm

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Thank you Robert Callfas in Canada. That takes love of your Model T. Driving around in a speedster
with your buddies and it is only 7 C outside.

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Dave, our high yesterday was +3C (+37F). Thanks to the sun there was some melting, particularly on roads and sidewalks. Some snow melt would have evaporated but most refroze last night. This is warmer than usual for late February but we’ve had some unusual temperature swings this winter.

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Last post by Chris Bamford
Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:45 pm
1925 vs 1926-27 Rocky Mountain brakes

Last post by Reno Speedster « Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:05 pm
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by Reno Speedster » Thu Feb 24, 2022 3:15 pm

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I came into a set of new pre 1926 style Rocky Mountain brakes complete with the drums. I need a set for my 1926 speedster and I thought I could just run these without installing the drums. But, it appears the drums designed to go over the 1925 and earlier brake drum are bigger than the 1926-27 brake drums and they do not appear to close far enough...

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Those look good, pretty much exactly like the ones I saw plans for. I understand and agree about doing your own work. That’s how I am myself. I have too many interests to pay someone else to do the work. I also get really annoyed when I pay someone to do the job worse than I could do it myself. Plus, with every job I learn something.

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Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:05 pm
APCO accessory Oil Gauge, information needed.

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:05 pm
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by Pep C Strebeck » Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:10 pm

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I have an APCO Oil Level Gauge like the one shown in the photos below and I am looking for some dimensions/measurements of the mounting/stabilizing bracket that originally came with the unit (I am looking in your general direction Jay, I think the first two photos are yours that I stole from the old Forum).

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Looks like someone made their own (top left). Tried an approximation for the bracket bar
Thickness 1/8 , width 3/4 , length to 90 bend 5-1/2 , tab 1 , tab hole same as pan hole. Might need a longer bolt
I would image that the length measure just needs to be close and the bracket around the body adjusted up down as needed. Hope to see how close I...

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Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:05 pm
Sunday matinee

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:03 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:39 am

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Seventeenth photo, difficult to read, but appears to be BEVERIDGE MOTOR COMPANY , a Ford dealership.
Quite a lineup of model T Fords there. And OH! I don't know if I can handle this! FOUR stock bodied model T Fords with WIRE WHEELS! Two touring cars, one coupe, and one center-door sedan!
Thank you Tom R!

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:03 pm
BTFLSD Top leaf for front leaf spring?

Last post by mbowen « Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:33 pm
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by ivaldes1 » Thu Jun 11, 2020 2:38 pm

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Hi, like many I suffer from Broken Top Front Leaf Spring Disorder(BTFLSD). It can be an embarassing condition especially in crowds. Does anyone sell these? Can they be hand made with a grinder cutting wheel from existing spring steel? My favorite vendor says that their supplier won't sell individual leaves.

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The lengths of the top two leaves of the two older sets aren’t even close to each other. In fact the top leaf out of the old set from my ‘24 is about the same length as the second one down in the set from my ‘24 touring, yet the third leaves down in both sets are very close to the same.

Measuring the new set on my ‘25, I think the shorter set of...

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Last post by mbowen
Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:33 pm
Twin Hassler install

Last post by Duey_C « Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:17 pm
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by Dallas Landers » Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:40 am

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Finally getting things finished up. I will pack bearings and install wheels today. 20220226_144145.jpg

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Looks great Dallas!

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Last post by Duey_C
Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:17 pm
Amp meter glass fell out.

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:41 pm
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by Larry e rutt » Fri Feb 18, 2022 2:05 pm

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So cruising down the road and something clinked.... looked down and the glass from the Amp meter was laying on the floor....26 fordor.... how common is that ? And any tips on fixing it ??

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I used the flat bezel that was on the case in the photo. Actually I didn't remove it. I stuck everything in from the back. When I used one glass instead of two it seemed to click in and fit nicely, we'll see if it stays. From the back I put in the glass, the face plate, the brass washer, and then the meter..

To my knowledge there was no brass...

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Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:41 pm
Need some advice from you guys on my dad's Depot Hack project littl

Last post by Channel1tv « Sun Feb 27, 2022 5:41 pm
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by schwabd1 » Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:29 am

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This goes back to the early 1970's when my dad got a bunch of T parts from his friend to build a depot hack. It's a bitsa car.... Titled as a 1925, the engine is 1923, the frame 1927 etc. In high school at the time I took on the project on his behalf. This whole project was me as the restorer and my dad as my assistant. I refreshed the engine,...

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I can attest to the value of a project hack. My 12 year Hack project has cost me more than triple of what I could have bought a turn key completed car.
I can also say when it coming to family and settle the estate, if you want it for sentimental reasons, buy it back at the estate auction. That will shut the nay sayers down on price quibbling....

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Last post by Channel1tv
Sun Feb 27, 2022 5:41 pm
Caswell Plating

Last post by KWTownsend « Sun Feb 27, 2022 2:20 pm
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by Original Smith » Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:42 am

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I plated my spark and throttle rods several years ago with a Caswell kit. The throttle has worn off in one area. I replated it over the past three days, but it doesn't look as good as before. Does the brass come from the solution, or from the wand they supply?

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Larry-
The brass comes from the wand. The solution is the vehicle that transfers the brass.

Engineers use controlled electrolysis to transfer the desired metal coating from an anode (a part containing the metal that will be used as the plating) to a cathode (the part to be plated). The anode and cathode are placed in an electrolyte chemical bath...

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Sun Feb 27, 2022 2:20 pm
Berg's Radiator Update!!!

Last post by aDave « Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:43 pm
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by Tim Rogers » Thu Feb 24, 2022 3:10 pm

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From the vintage Ford forum today...

Talked to Gery Bergbower yesterday he's not taking anymore orders for new radiators. He's finishing the order's he has and the business is up for sale.

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I stand corrected.

Dave

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Last post by aDave
Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:43 pm
***1926-1927 Model TT Ruckstell Rear Axle Assembly***

Last post by VowellArt « Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:48 am
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by VowellArt » Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:30 pm

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1926-1927ModelTTRuckstellRearAxleAssembly-1.jpg

Couldn't find any part number for the Shift Lock Assembly nor for the Gasket. If anybody knows those two part numbers, please let me know so I can add them.

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Kerry, soooo the -A maybe means American and the -C Canadian? Wouldn't be the first time such designations were used.

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Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:48 am
looking for info on attic find

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by greymatter313 » Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:46 pm

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Hi Guys,

I am new here and am looking for help in identifying something I found while digging around in my attic. I bought the house several years ago from the friend of the previous owner of the house, he had suddenly passed and she was left in charge of his estate. He was a machinist as well and ran a full machine shop out of the...

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I would think the T museum would like to have those to put on display as that is a item alot of us have never saw before.

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Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:27 am
Brake pedal adjustment. Success!

Last post by Alan Long « Sun Feb 27, 2022 4:08 am
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by jiminbartow » Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:04 pm

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In most old photos of the three pedals (clutch, reverse and brake) they are even with eachother when in the up position. My brake pedal has never been even with the clutch and reverse pedals. In fact, it is about 2” lower. I assume this was from a heavy footed past driver with worn bands who had a difficult time stopping the T, so he stomped the...

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I wear size 13 Shoes and the spacing of Model T Pedals is a pain for me. I always drive barefoot (or just Socks)
And set my Reverse Pedal up to be as rearward as possible so it could be applied before my feet hit the other two pedals. The set up looks like photos you see from the time and I like this better than the reverse extension plate you can...

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Last post by Alan Long
Sun Feb 27, 2022 4:08 am
Missing a part on Stromberg M1 carb

Last post by Duey_C « Sat Feb 26, 2022 11:55 pm
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by elliott1936 » Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:32 pm

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Pictured here is my Stromberg M1 carb. There is a needle screw that is missing, shown in the picture. Does anyone have a spare or know where to go to get this part? I think there is a cover or screw missing on the float chamber also. Tom The needle valve that I need is pictured in this edited post

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Until we compare parts lists we can still only speculate parts crossovers but I truly believe we're going to have a few pieces at least and we're slowly making headway in that department.
I've still to pull the trigger on an M series parts list or two to start comaprisons. Thanks to Tim M we have a parts list for the 3/4 OF. OF-1?
Ran to the shop:...

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Sat Feb 26, 2022 11:55 pm
Another Batch of Postcards

Last post by old_charley « Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:21 pm
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by old_charley » Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:26 am

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Yeah, Mark. It's apparently not so new! As for poor Momma Horse, I'm thinking she's worried about the glue factory in her future.

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Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:21 pm
Metal firewalls

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sat Feb 26, 2022 4:00 pm
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by Dennis_Brown » Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:16 pm

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When was the changeover to the metal firewall?
Then when was the tall metal firewall first used?
Will the short metal firewall interchange with the 1923 wood firewall or work as a pattern for a 23 wood firewall?
Thank you.

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Steel firewalls for 1917 - 1923 was not something where people adapted a 1923 - 1925 steel firewall - it was a regular Ford sparepart! It COULD have been added later as the wooden firewalls broke down, but it's there in my original danish Ford Sparepart catalog of 1931 just 8 years after 1923. NO mention of using it in place of the wooden type,...

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Sat Feb 26, 2022 4:00 pm
Firewall wiring

Last post by George Mills « Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:59 am
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by George Mills » Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:12 am

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My Hack came with a wiring harnesses that A- for the terminal block to switch is twice as long as needs be, and B- all looms covering stops a good 5” from a terminal.

I can imagine the switch side is OK as the long leads will be behind the Hack dash bracket. The ends at the terminal block?

Anyone have a decent photo of their wired 6 post...

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Hi Art,

Thanks for that second act, I’ll get around to doing clips latter in the week and follow your comments as yours looks clean and neat.

I have to think a bit about the clips as this one has a second harness set that rests aside the standard loom. (Made up a tar covered cloth loom for left/right/tail/brake/4way) with the terminal block on...

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Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:59 am
Wire Wheel Restorer Recomendation?

Last post by GGZ « Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:54 am
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by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:09 am

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Does anyone have a a recommendation on someone who specializes in vintage wire wheel restoration? More specifically, someone who can restore a Buffalo or Houk style T wheel?

TIA!

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Always get great service from Dayton. Heck, they made 'em originally!

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Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:54 am
Accessory Wipers for Australian/Canadian T's - who made them?

Last post by Dropacent « Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:39 am
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by JohnH » Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:31 pm

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I'm looking for a period correct wiper for my Australian assembled 26. Looking at the U.S. literature we see this common Trico vacuum wiper as being the available accessory: 82680.jpg
But, looking at the Australian accessories for 1927 is a different kind of wiper:
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At first I wondered if it was a Folberth:
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But then I was...

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John, I can talk with some knowledge of the Ford Trico. I bought a pair that were NOS. One was for an open car , the other for a closed car. They came to me with some slight swelling and even some cratering in the delicate potmetal. I remember some cratering in the vacuum chamber which was really pissy to fix. The leather paddle needs to have a...

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Last post by Dropacent
Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:39 am
What hardware is used to attach external sun visor to the A pillars?

Last post by John.Zibell « Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:41 am
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by varmint » Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:18 pm

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What hardware is used to attach external sun visor to the A pillars?
There are 2 holes on each side.
Also, there are 7 holes for what must be wood screws into the top wood.
I tried searching visor here and at the vendor site. Ford Service has no entry in the index, nor does Ford Owner.

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Here is your hardware.

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Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:41 am
Three guys in an old car

Last post by TWrenn « Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:23 am
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by Rich Eagle » Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:03 pm

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Before I had a Model T, these three intrepid travelers took off on an adventure in way too cold weather. It was an adventure like nothing we could have imagined even though I was not one of them. While touring has always been fun I don't think anything matches the excitement of youth and an old car.
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Perhaps that is one reason I...

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Good post and pic above Rich! Too bad there's not MORE youth that enjoy the thrill of an OLD car! And I don't mean from the 50s & 60s either. I mean REAL old!! Like our T's. :)

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Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:23 am
Retired Dr. and Model T'er celebrates her 100th Birthday

Last post by MikeSommers « Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:05 am
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by John Dow » Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:12 am

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(Overland Park, Ks) Dr. Rosemary Schrepfer (retired OB/Gyn) celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at a local restaurant chauffeured via Model T, of course. Rosemary's maternal Grandmother acquired a '23 Centerdoor in 1925 to haul eggs and milk to market. At age 12 Rosemary was given the responsibility of driving herself and her...

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John,
It was very nice for you to take the time to help that lady to celebrate her 100th birthday. Obviously the Model T played a big role in her early life, and I am sure that you giving her a ride released a flood of great memories.
Regards,
Mike

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Last post by MikeSommers
Sat Feb 26, 2022 9:05 am
I wonder if Henry would have approved.

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by Kerry » Sat Feb 26, 2022 6:28 am

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While checking for something else on the original 26 delivery statement from my 1926 T, I was curious on the 8 gallons of Benzine the owner needed to pay for. I'm assuming it was a full tank with the car. Australia had to import all fuel. Benzine although a mixture of hydrocarbon compounds and used the same as Benzene as a cleaning solvent for...

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I believe that benzene, benzen, benzol, and similar words have been applied to gasoline. Naptha is similar to camp fuel or white gasoline and a Model T will run just fine on it. It is of low octane, and has a higher vapor pressure than good motor gasoline. Cold weather starting might require a richer mixture and more aggressive choking. Gasoline...

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Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:43 am
Adjusting spark coils by sound

Last post by varmint « Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:15 pm
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by jiminbartow » Fri Feb 25, 2022 12:17 am

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When I was concluding my 2 year long restoration of my 1926 coupe in 1972, I was putting it all back together and looking forward to starting it. Back then, before the internet, and before meeting anyone that knew about Model T’s, I pretty much had to wing it. When I got it all together, I had no idea that a special piece of equipment was needed...

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Last post by varmint
Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:15 pm
Anderson timer

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:41 pm
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by Philip » Tue Feb 22, 2022 7:48 pm

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I have read post about bending the contacts in the fall timer to fix between
Cylinder timing. I have also read that the magneto fixes this problem I would
Like to hear some opinions on this philip

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Over all the other noise, never heard mine, even at idle.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:41 pm
One coil buzzes constantly

Last post by Ron Patterson « Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:58 pm
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by jiminbartow » Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:39 pm

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What is the most common reason for all of the coils to buzz properly when the timer roller makes contact except one, which buzzes constantly? It has never done that before. Jim Patrick

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Anytime one coil is operating continously regardless of timer position can be caused by several things as indicated in several responces to the original post. But I can tell you this, it can be very dangerous fire hazard and you had bettered get to the bottom of the cause immediately!
What hapens is shown in the attached photo and worse yet the...

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Last post by Ron Patterson
Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:58 pm
Unusual steering bracket number

Last post by DanTreace « Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:38 pm
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by FATMAN » Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:06 pm

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Unusual steering bracket number
the TT 932C is for the 26-6 cars but what are the letters D T.B. ?
Bob

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For the 26-27 cars except the Fordor and the Chassis only. The letters identified the mfg of the bracket but don’t know that supplier to Ford.

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Last post by DanTreace
Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:38 pm
Wire Wheel Cracked, Repairable?

Last post by AndyClary « Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:13 pm
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by 70boss2wv » Wed Feb 23, 2022 8:49 pm

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I just purchased a wire wheel from Facebook Marketplace. It has surface rust, nothing very deep. It would make a good wheel, expect for one little fact that the seller neglected to disclose. It has a huge crack all the way around, just inside the bolt holes!
So, now what do I do with it? I'm thinking it might make a decent spare wheel if fixed?...

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I doubt a professional welder would touch that job. Now if it was the last wire wheel in the world that would be different. It could hold the car up while your wood wheels were being built.

Andy

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Fri Feb 25, 2022 4:13 pm
Information Wanted

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:08 pm
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by RajoRacer » Thu Feb 24, 2022 11:39 am

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Buddy ended up with several boxes of KRW & assorted tools & pullers - anyone seen or might be aware of what this puller was used for ? I've done my share of both T & TT Ruckstell axles but the size of this puller is BIG ! Any ideas ?

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As Tom said; K R Wilson was proud of their tools, so going with this was not made by them, they would have been marked as such. He didn't know, except might be bearing puller as suggested above.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:08 pm
How do I balance brakes?

Last post by halftracknut « Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:39 am
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by rainer » Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:49 am

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Hello.
Last sunday I started my Lizzy first time this year. It still is sitting on four support frames, so all four wheels are a little bit above garage floor.
The engine started surprisingly easy. On 2nd try the engine started, but stalled, on 3rd try it was running smoothly.
The handbrake lever was in back position, but the left wheel was still...

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Thanks for the great refresher....going to go check mine right away....

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Last post by halftracknut
Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:39 am
Size of fender bolt?

Last post by Original Smith « Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:12 am
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by RGould1910 » Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:58 am

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Assembling a 12 roadster and need to know the size of the bolt that passes through the frame brackets (ears) at the rear and the holes in the body bracket. The holes are too large for a 3/8x24 bolt. Would like to know before I purchase them.

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The appearance is the same as the front and center, only longer. I too have used flywheel bolts. There are no bolts anywhere with an 11/16 head anymore, any length!

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Last post by Original Smith
Fri Feb 25, 2022 11:12 am
Rare wrench

Last post by sweet23 « Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:40 am
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by sweet23 » Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:17 pm

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Wish I had the money to buy one of these rare model T wrenches on e-bay. Bidding is past $56 already.

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This guy and his wife, or girl friend have been making a bundle off these Ford wrenches. One sold for over $100. They always have one listed, and they always bring top dollar. Marketing at its finest !

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Fri Feb 25, 2022 8:40 am
Ford Model T Off-roading

Last post by Bryant « Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:27 am
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by John E. Guitar » Tue Nov 16, 2021 4:49 pm

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Not sure if this has been posted before:

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Found this picture and figured it needs to be on the off roading thread. Haha wow! 38754F84-22A6-45EF-89BC-34ED4F5774D9.jpeg made mention to being in Florida somewhere.

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Last post by Bryant
Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:27 am
Berg's Radiator

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:06 pm

by Mark Gregush » Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:06 pm

While this post does not give a definitive answer, it does kinda point at that Berg's is closing;

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:06 pm
Type of steel in the 1926 Ford front spring

Last post by Art M « Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:34 pm
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by jiminbartow » Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:35 pm

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Depending on where the steel was used on the Model T Vanadium steel was used in different mixtures in creating the various alloys Ford used in the construction of the Model T. From what I have read, vanadium made the steel lighter while maintaining its strength. I was curious as to what type of steel was used by Ford in making the 1926, Ford...

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After a quick review, vanadium is not used in leaf springs, but manganese is as well as some trace elements such as silicon. Carbon content at 4 to maybe .8 percent.
More recent springs have some chrome and magnesium.

Art Mirtes

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:34 pm
Glass for 1927 Coupe

Last post by TMiller6 « Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:03 pm
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by BLB27 » Tue Nov 16, 2021 12:56 pm

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Today I took the glass for the windshield, doors, quarter panels, and rear window to the local glass shop. I will replace them with tempered glass. They measured the glass. It measured 1/4 for every piece except the quarter panel pieces which measured 3/16 .

Is that normal or an odd situation? They can provide both thicknesses.

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I am embarrassed it took me this long to get Tim his answer.

Great info, Tommy! Just for snicks, what is , say a coupe door glass, in tempered glass cost up in the motor city? The last time I checked around here, wing wing tempered glass quote gave me a heart attack. Of course, in the sticks, we have to send out for everything to a big city....

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Last post by TMiller6
Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:03 pm
Champion x gap

Last post by jiminbartow « Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:24 pm
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by jiminbartow » Thu Feb 24, 2022 11:45 am

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I just submitted a thread yeasterday to get your opinions on my spark plugs and the consensus is that they look fine, so, my gaps are probably set properly, but I’m going to ask this anyway. Regarding the Champion X spark plugs… I know the instructions that came with the plugs recommends a gap of .025, and that is what I have always used, but...

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Thank you all for your responses. Those are brand new, never used plugs I bought from Snyder’s 10 years ago and recently sold on eBay. The buyer was very happy with them. Jim Patrick

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:24 pm
Stromberg OF Needle

Last post by MattM « Thu Feb 24, 2022 4:28 pm
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by MattM » Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:11 am

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Is there anyone reproducing and selling the Stromberg OF float needle?
Thanks
Matt

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Thanks guys! I sent an email to the carb shop.
Matt

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 4:28 pm
For what its NOT worth :-)

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:33 pm
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by TRDxB2 » Thu Feb 24, 2022 11:29 am

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:lol: Must be priced in anticipation of supply chain problems
Only 2 transmission bands, everything used except for white packets. Not sure what the round ford disk is or what its worth
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Ya I saw those listing too! LOL! Guess by reading the description, money is going to charity. So I guess maybe they expect people to pay more? I think there is only one band in that package.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:33 pm
OLD PHOTO - Model T Accessory Heaven!

Last post by Rich Eagle « Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:46 am
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by Jay In Northern Ca. » Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:03 am

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Of course time travel is here. These photos take me back in time almost every day.
What could be better than that?
Thanks
Rich

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:46 am
Chickasha west

Last post by Sarikatime « Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:19 am
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by Joe Bell » Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:12 pm

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Need an engine from Chickasha to Prescott Arizona any one heading west can help out for fuel money? Thanks Joe

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Prescott Arizona is halfway between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Frank

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:19 am
fix a coil, buzz box

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:01 am
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by andy2794 » Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:39 pm

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I just purchased a 1916 model T. With the purchase I received 8 buzz boxes, only 3 will buzz. I understand you can purchase new and rebuilt boxes, but I want to try and fix some of the ones I have. I watched many of the videos on YOUTUBE and learned a lot about a buzz box, but I have a lot to learn. I checked the secondary windings and set aside...

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That Buzz Box will show you the coil is bad, if there is no spark at all.

It will not show you the random misfires, mostly caused by a bad capacitor.

So, it will fake a good coil for you, if nothing else.

The original capacitor is just about always bad and you can get sparks with it cut out of the circuit, but the points do not last very long....

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Last post by J1MGOLDEN
Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:01 am
ball park paint cost???

Last post by J1MGOLDEN « Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:47 am
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by halftracknut » Sun Feb 20, 2022 9:35 pm

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What would a person expect to pay for show paint job on 26 T touring? thanks

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Some of the paint colors cost a lot more than others.

Red cost more than yellow when I did my wheels.

It may be only true for the mix together epoxy paints, as Rustoleum spray cans are all the same price.

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:47 am
Body and Serial Number Data Collection Input Wanted

Last post by Hap_Tucker « Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:49 am
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by Wayne Sheldon » Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:52 am

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We have had numerous discussions over the years about the possible correlations between body serial numbers and and car/engine serial numbers. With our new format, we may have an opportunity to collect data from current and past owners of surviving cars in a practical way.
I have traded a few notes with Admin Jeff about this, and he says it is...

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Russ,

I'm so glad your wife's heart issue has improved! That is great to hear. And be sure not to try to have her do too much too quickly until she is fully recovered. If you have any questions -- have her ask her doctor.

I am so thankful we live when we do. A few years ago, I had a friend who passed out and they took him to the hospital. They...

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Last post by Hap_Tucker
Thu Feb 24, 2022 6:49 am
12 piece Ring and gland manifold gasket sets

Last post by Allan « Wed Feb 23, 2022 7:17 pm
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by jiminbartow » Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:48 pm

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Regarding the (12) piece ring and gland manifold gasket set, is the 3/32” x 1 1/2”O.D. copper ring referred to as the ring, or the gland, same question regarding the 5/32” x 1 1/4” metal ring. Is it the gland or the ring? Are the ring and gland gaskets used with the 3 hole white asbestos gaskets or by themselves? I would think by themselves or the...

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They come from Fuel Tank and Radiator Servicein Queensland, Australia. Much cheaper direcr from them, especially if you ordet a few sets to spread the postage costs.
They can be chamfered to make them easier it to fit. They can be re-used.
Allan from down under.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 7:17 pm
Randall Anderson

Last post by Model T Tom « Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:54 pm
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by Original Smith » Fri Dec 10, 2021 11:08 am

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Randall called me this morning, and he is out of commission for awhile due to effects from a covid booster shot he got. They are supposed to ask you if you have any inflamation anywhere, and failed to do so. He wound up in emergency, and is not going to be able to get orders out anytime soon.

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Ran the head today ran strong but used a used head gasket and blew it . . Anyone have one to sell me ?

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:54 pm
Front wheel drive Model T

Last post by TRDxB2 « Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:26 pm
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by Chris Instness » Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:05 pm

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I was looking at some photos of a supercharged, overhead valve, front wheel drive Model T speedster and wondered if anyone has tried to recreate this car or any front wheel drive Model T? I’m aware of the 4 wheel drive conversions. This speedster appears to be hand built with a backward engine to allow for a centered differential....

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Open the link to this OLD MOTOR article to see more about the Hamlin Front Drive Special

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Last post by TRDxB2
Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:26 pm
Lubricating Original roller type timer

Last post by Art M « Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:15 pm
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by jiminbartow » Sun Feb 20, 2022 1:25 pm

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As I mentioned in another thread, I am going back to the original type roller timer. It has been so long since I used one, I forgot how best to lubricate one. Over the years, I have read methods going from one extreme to another. Everything from using 3 in One oil to packing the housing with Vaseline. Those of you who have used, or are using an...

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Does anyone have experience with using synthetic motor to lube the roller timer. Thought I would ask before trying.

Art Mirtes

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:15 pm
Spark plug condition. Need opinions

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:22 pm
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by jiminbartow » Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:21 pm

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I am changing the oil and flushing the engine with 2 qts. of motor flush. I removed the spark plugs in order to rapidly turn the engine over using the front crank, to mix the motor flush in with the oil before draining and adding the new 10w x 30w detergent oil. While I had the plugs out, I took pictures of the end of the plugs. They all have...

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Looks perfectly normal. I'd put 'em back and go for a drive!

The white spot is where the hot spark burns away the carbon. It's basically bare metal.

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:22 pm
Anyone have any idea what these are?

Last post by Pep C Strebeck « Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:33 pm
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by Pep C Strebeck » Wed Feb 23, 2022 10:46 am

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I have had these for more years than I care to recall, they came to me in a lot of tooling that was all K.R. Wilson (all Model T and Model A tooling) and these have been rolling around in the bottom of the box all that time. Whether or not these are in fact KRW I do not know, I have no earthly idea...

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Might be that pair of rods could be used for this? Just guessing.

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They'd be too short for a T axle. Maybe for a Model A axle???

I always wanted to believe that is what these were/are for, but they are too short for both the Model T and A axle. The only point on a T axle that they might possibly fit is the upper hole on the...

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Last post by Pep C Strebeck
Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:33 pm
Anti freeze

Last post by JBog « Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:20 pm
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by jiminbartow » Sat Feb 19, 2022 10:02 pm

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I use Zerex Original green antifreeze with IAT (Inorganic Additive Technology), not OAT. The directions recommend a 50/50 antifreeze to water mixture, but that is for modern engines with water pumps. I have heard that in a terms-siphon system, the greater the antifreeze to water ratio, the less effective is cooling ability (heat transfer) of the...

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I used Irontite's 3 stage system to flush, clean, and seal the cooling system and then used regular green Prestone 50/50 and it has never overheated.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 1:20 pm
Odd grease cups

Last post by DanTreace « Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:55 pm
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by FATMAN » Tue Feb 22, 2022 5:01 pm

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I just found quite a few used and N.O.S. Grease cups
same size as the drive shaft cup but threads are same as rear axle and steering, any one know the application or cars this would have been used on the head is slight different see pics, Bob

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In fact I run the larger size cups on the rear axle Hyatts to make greasing go quicker.

Bob

You can sell those by the pound! Golly boxes of 'em!

Here is a larger cap size for more grease, it has the 1/8 pipe thread of course. Put one on the steering column bushing too, can't have too much grease on the Ford :lol: Besides, with the larger cup...

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Last post by DanTreace
Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:55 pm
Do I Have The Correct Shackle?

Last post by Pep C Strebeck « Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:17 pm
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by BLB27 » Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:57 pm

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Attached are photos of the front shackles on my 1927 coupe. I just noticed that they are not the same.
The first photo is of the right shackle, which I assume is correct. The second is of the left one. Is this a correct shackle or should I order a replacement?

Another question: The right shackle has both a grease zerk and a oil cap. Why both? Is...

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The one in your first photo (right/passenger side) is in correctly, but is a Model A shackle, the photos belwo are of the replacement Model A shackles with the grease fitting:
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The shackle in the second photo (left/driver side) is in correctly and Model T, see the photo that Dan posted from the Service Manual.

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Last post by Pep C Strebeck
Wed Feb 23, 2022 12:17 pm
Ford Service Manual in large type 10 3/4" x 8 1/2"

Last post by PDGx « Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:39 am
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by DanTreace » Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:27 pm

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Just got my copy of the newest reprint of Ford Service, think this one is destined to be useful for us older T'ers with aging eyes :roll:

The photos aren't more crisp, but at least they are larger to peer at the details. The type font is the right size. ;)

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Available from TheMotorBookstore.com

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Yup, thanks Dan. Hope you’re getting a cut.

Much better manual - and it lays flat when open !

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Last post by PDGx
Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:39 am
22 day

Last post by Norman Kling « Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:38 am
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by NY John T » Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:58 am

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Happy Twos day to anyone with a 22 T You should should wear a tutu twoday

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I was almost 6 because I was born in February. It was just the first half of the first grade.
Norm

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Last post by Norman Kling
Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:38 am
Coming back to Chickasha next month!

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by shammatt » Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:11 pm

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Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:11 pm
Sunday armchair traveler

Last post by jab35 « Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:59 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:35 pm

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Not to hijack thread, but the Rumley commentary is interesting. Here's a link to the results for the first Rumley tested at the Nebraska Tractor Test, It was the 8th tractor of many that have been tested there over the past 100 years, a 13 ton Model E OilPull 30-60.
During the 35 hour full load test the 30-60 consumed 225 gal of kerosene, an...

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Last post by jab35
Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:59 pm
The Little Ford Rambled Right Along

Last post by Moxie26 « Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:42 pm
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by RodellJunior » Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:46 pm

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Preparing for the MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin National Tour, I have a band scheduled to play which wants to learn some of the era Model T songs.
I have sheet music for some, but I don't have The Little Ford Rambled Right Along . Would someone be able to scan or photoscan their copy of sheet music and email it to me? Thanks, Jim. jcerodell at...

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Thanks Steve for the procedure.

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Last post by Moxie26
Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:42 pm
Who makes T tire specifications for manufacturing?

Last post by BLB27 « Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:42 pm
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by Bill Dizer » Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:28 pm

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I would like to know who, if anyone knows, draws up the specific manufacturing details on what the company in Vietnam makes? How do our everyday suppliers know what the specific information on design is? Does that company or companies just build whatever they want and put it up for sale, or does a wholesaler go to them and tell them what they...

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This does not address the topic, but I would like to share my experience with my original tires on my 1927 coupe. The coupe had not been run since 1960. Three of the tires never lost any pressure during those 60 years. The car was never on jacks.

The car was moved from one storage place to another over that period of time, in North Dakota,...

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Last post by BLB27
Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:42 pm
27 T Coupe Window Wood Dimensions

Last post by varmint « Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:11 pm
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by daveclause » Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:42 pm

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Wow! The cost of the window wood is out of this world. $360, $254, and so on.
I might as well fab my own.
Anyone have the dimensions for the 27 Coupe quarter windows and rear window wood?

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I will try from our Oct 1926 coupe. There is no interior yet.
There are different 26-27 rear and side constructions and I really need to see what style you have.
One of the best options will be to use a cardboard template by tracing the interior of the side windows.
Here are some examples that I found from unobtainium:
side A.jpg
side B.jpg

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Last post by varmint
Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:11 pm
Loom clip? Haven't heard of that animal.

Last post by DanTreace « Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:49 pm
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by varmint » Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:08 pm

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So, the Ford Service manual states that there are three loom clips on the bottom of the radiator.
Well, I do not see any on our radiator, nor any witness marks concerning where they may have lived.
A parts search for loom did not help.
A parts search for clip gave many results but not enough specific info.
I have a feeling that installing them on...

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Your radiator may fit the '26-'27, but it's non-Ford. The Ford '26-'27 radiator has soldered in clips on the lower tank for the passenger headlamp harness and generator wire.

clips on rad 26-27.jpg

Brassworks authentic reproduction radiator

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Last post by DanTreace
Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:49 pm
Old Car Festival

Last post by mbowen « Tue Feb 22, 2022 1:57 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:47 am

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Just in case you didn't get the email, this just came from the Henry Ford regarding OCF and other events

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I have every intention of driving my ‘24 Touring car to OCF. If Steve Jelf can make it from Kansas, I should be able to pull it off from two counties (33 miles) away. :D

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Last post by mbowen
Tue Feb 22, 2022 1:57 pm
Felpro head gasket ?

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:34 pm
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by Dan Hatch » Sun Feb 20, 2022 6:30 am

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Anyone here used the Felpro head gasket? I known that it is only available in a full set, but is it any good?

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They work excellent Art, just use copper spray on both sides!

Hank

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:34 pm
Great news, I’m tired!

Last post by Steve Jelf « Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:54 am
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by Thorlick » Sun Feb 20, 2022 6:21 pm

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After a brief wait (somewhere between 4-6 months) look at what arrived! After ordering from Lang’s and learning about the back order I called all the other vendors. I always prefer to go where the vendor is helpful and honest. In this case it is because Steve Lang always goes the extra mile and has...

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I'm tired of this imported junk.
By all reports I've seen, the Blockley tubes are very good. They will probably fit in those inferior Firestone tires. :D

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Tue Feb 22, 2022 11:54 am
1913 body braces

Last post by RajoRacer « Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:29 am
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by RichJ » Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:11 am

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About a week ago there was a thread , in which Hap Tucker posted info on the reinforcing brackets that were necessary
for the weak design on some 1913 bodys

I would like to see the information that wold picture the brackets.possibly someone can find this in the archives and post
Thanks Rich

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He's coming out today to retrieve his other chassis I got running for him - I'll check on the brackets progress !

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Last post by RajoRacer
Tue Feb 22, 2022 10:29 am
Aluminum Head Identification

Last post by W Austen « Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:13 am
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by bnold5000 » Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:57 pm

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Hello Everyone,
My name is Brian. I am a new member.
I bought a 1915 touring car last year that has an after market aluminum head on it. It has the Ford Script on top as well as the “made in the usa” and also a letter “R” right in front of the coolant outlet. I am trying to figure out which head this is but don’t see it in any of my catalogs.
Does...

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I remember at the first Harrah swap meet at Wooster High School,I met Ron Brown and he was working on his low aluminum head and had a lot of problems with it. He later told me that the head turned out good but that someone got the patterns from him and he couldn't get any more heads. A close friend of Rons told me that a guy named Reeder got the...

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Tue Feb 22, 2022 4:13 am
Aligning front pulleys

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by 5 WoodenWheels » Thu Feb 03, 2022 2:37 pm

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Hello,

I am reverting back to non water-pump status on my '23 Touring. The car came with the aftermarket pump and on the advice of others and considering that it leaks I decided to do away with it. Not so simple. I see the fan pulley and the crank pulley are offset, with the top pulley appearing to be about a half-inch forward of the bottom one....

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Could it be for the 3 row radiator used in 26?? Just a thought.

I think yes it looks like.

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Last post by tfordme
Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:19 am
Slightly Loose Felloe

Last post by Farmer J « Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:10 pm
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by Ben Umberger » Thu Feb 17, 2022 9:22 pm

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Gents,

I have a non demountable ('14 front) with a slightly loose Felloe. Thinking of drilling the rim 24 times and placing screws through and into the Felloe.

Was thinking that if there was some kind of 2 part epoxy that was runny enough to squirt into the holes (with a syringe) it would improve the equation. Any ideas or thoughts
Thanks

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I have fixed this problem like several of the others by using a roll of veneer from Lowes that has heat activated glue on one side. Use an iron to apply the veneer and hold it to the fellow. The heat from the rim will set the glue when shrunk onto the fellow. Truing the rim and installing the rivets finish the job.

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Last post by Farmer J
Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:10 pm
Camshaft bushing clearances

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:45 pm
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by Bruce Compton » Mon Feb 21, 2022 5:45 pm

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Just curious as to what the desired clearance is between the cam and the cam bushing. Thanks : Bruce

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Sorry.., I was thinking you were requesting info on end thrust of the bronze bushing at the rear. I got your email Bruce and replied.

Hank

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:45 pm
1912 Radiators

Last post by Jim Suter Virginia « Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:36 pm
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by Original Smith » Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:26 am

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Need to know some facts, not guesses! When did Ford start punching the holes in the radiator side panels for the rubber headlight tubing? Could it have been about the same time they started stamping Made in USA under the Ford script?

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The New Version of the Encyclopedia under Alpha Section , P-R and click on Radiators , you will find the heading Evolution of Brass Radiators by Trent Boggess. In the 8th. paragraph down, starting as, In 1912 holes were added in the radiator for the gas lines . It continues on with dates. Larry, I hope this will answer your question.

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Last post by Jim Suter Virginia
Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:36 pm
Does anyone know what these are?

Last post by NoelChico « Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:33 pm
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by jiminbartow » Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:45 pm

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I purchased a bag of these several years ago. I thought they were emergency brake lever springs, but When I attempted to fit one on the emergency brake handle of my coupe, I could not figure how it fit on so it would apply tension to the closed handle so that it would open back up. Can anyone confirm that this is what it is, or if it is for...

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If a Model T doesn't rattle, is it still a Model T? :lol:

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Last post by NoelChico
Mon Feb 21, 2022 4:33 pm
What year did this cast iron timer come out?

Last post by Steve Jelf « Mon Feb 21, 2022 12:53 pm
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by jiminbartow » Sun Feb 20, 2022 11:56 pm

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What year did this cast iron Ford script roller type timer come out? Would it be correct for all Model T’’s or is it specific to certain years? I would guess that, due to its’ very old appearance, it would have gone on a very early T, but I don’t know. Jim Patrick

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... I suppose it will fit and work in all Model T’s?
1912-1927 timers are interchangeable.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Mon Feb 21, 2022 12:53 pm
Post Cards Again

Last post by old_charley « Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:13 am
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by old_charley » Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:15 pm

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The Model Ts in the Cobb Shinn cards at least resemble Model Ts. These cards as well as the last two styles are all drawn by the artist Witt . While there are three styles of his cards, all but one that I have that are postmarked are either 1917 or 1918, suggesting they were all drawn about the same time. For whatever the reason, the first series...

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Mon Feb 21, 2022 11:13 am
Exhaust pipe not fitting muffler

Last post by Mark Gregush « Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:56 am
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by NY John T » Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:20 pm

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I noticed that the exhaust pipe doesn't fit very tightly in to the muffler. Thereby flooding the interior of my Tudor with fumes. What do people do to fix this problem? wrap the pipe with some kind of material to fill the void, or cut a slice in the muffler pipe, or both? Thanks.
John
By the way, the pipe does not have the correct bend to line up...

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The muffler with the cast iron ends was mounted at both ends, so the tail pipe was a slip fit. When Ford went to the pressed steel ends, the muffler was only mounted at one end with a steel strap/hanger. With that original setup, the tail pipe went all the way through the muffler, making it a one-piece unit. When installing the modern pressed...

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