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This is a rerun of my magneto issue. Several months ago after 65 years, the magneto quit in my 26 T - switch to mag - engine dies. Problem was not with the switch or wiring. I verified there was no AC voltage at the mag post with an analog meter. After removing the mag post several times for cleaning/inspection (no issue found), suddenly I had mag...

Some body out there knows the angle of the d/s pinion taper? Knowing is a step ahead of figuring it out. I am in the process of shortening some drive shafts for a muncie & jumbo giant transmissions & need to remake the end. Once I get the ends machined I will be lapping the gears to fit.
Thanks in advance.

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Hello Fellow Model T-ers,

On our Steve Freegard Southern Arizona Tour a couple months back we stopped off at the Tubac Mission. The National Parks Ranger there brought out this 1916 era photograph of the mission’s only vehicle at that time in its history and asked if any of us knew what type of car this was. None of us did. Can anyone here...

Hello.
My car is a '16 Touring with wooden spokes and additional AC brakes (they work on outside of emergency rake drum, that ones).

This weekend I want to start building a holder for the Speed Measurement Hall Sensor. This sensor I want to mount at left-rear wheel, closely to the AC brake, in approx. 1 distance from the wooden spokes. To make...

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I realize this is off topic but needed as many people as I could muster to ID it.
It has a microphone and earpiece, is battery powered and in a nice wooden box. I've tried to ID it, Burgess battery to date it without any luck. Might need to see whats under he black plate

Just dry fitting what little parts I have on the 20 roadster so I know my future scope of work. Looks like I need some sort of thin wood bottom to my turtle deck, tack the side skins folded over to the bottom of the wood floor and attach as unit to rear metal skinned platform base. I've read about water concerns and using weather stipping on lid...

Any Model T Snowbirds back in Arizona yet ?

FJ

It’s that time of year.
Wishing all of our MTFCA members a very blessed Christmas season.

Gene

Congratulations to Model T friend Sid on getting his 1915 running. That's more of an accomplishment for him than it was for most of us. With little mechanical experience, the challenge has been a struggle. Sid and his car are in India, and help is halfway around the world by email, but persistence has paid off. Way to go, Man.

What year/years did FoMoCo of CANADA make a Torpedo Runabout as well as a Commercial Delivery Car (pie wagon)? I would guess 1911-1912. I have a black and white advertisement clipped from a Canadian Rod and Gun magazine, advertising the Torpedo Runabout and mentioning the full line of Ford cars available and their prices. Strangely, I don't find...

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Attached are two photos of the left door on my 1927 coupe. What is this in the lower corner of the door? I had not noticed it until the body was blast cleaned. It is also on the other door.

While a recent elk hunting trip in Montana we stumbled on a junk pile.. hard for me to believe there are still piles like this around..

I would like to challenge the MTFCA members to teach a non T driver to drive a Model T. Show them how to drive a T at least once. They don't have to become a proficient driver. This may just spark renewed interest in the hobby. Once you have met the challenge post here your experience.

I remember reading a thread several months ago about the stain(s) that were used on the wooden coilboxes and on the firewalls.

I'm almost at the point of needing to buy stain, but can't seem to find the thread!

Can anyone suggest to me what stain to get, and in what color?

Thank you.

I have an unusual request. I need someone on the Forum, who knows me well, to bid for me on an EBAY item #275048556614. Unknown to me, when I went to bid, the CANADIAN seller has put me on his BLOCKED bidders list . I can't even contact him to ask why. I have bought many things from him. I have always paid him. I have never returned anything, and...

I found 4 taps that appear to fit the Stevens front axle repair tool. 2 are Rollfast and 2 are Stevens. There are two that are 5/8-24 (one rollfast and 1 Stevens) but the other two are 5/8-24 L They are left hand threads. Other than being left hand threads they are identical to the taps that go with the Stevens front axle repair tool. All four...

Hello

My name is Joel Culliford and I am part of an charitable organization that is trying to rebuild a Model T with a high school to what one might look like during WWI. The high school has started some work but to be honest, I do not know a lot about what parts are needed and what to do next. The person I relied on has more or less vanished.

I...

Looks all brand-new. Is this a Mercury ?
Mighty spiffy !!! :lol:

I was told this morning that at one time there was a set of plans that someone sold that were for making/replicating the body of a 1910 - '12 Commercial Roadster. Does anyone know whether this is factual??

TIA.

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All the nuts and bolts on the whole steering system on my ‘25 Coupe were changed to the modern style with self locking nuts that do not work properly which I feel is dangerous. I have temporary applied medium Loc-Tite to all threads but would prefer the original set up. The parts suppliers carry castellated nuts but few bolts with cotter pin holes...

A week or so ago, our 1914 T touring made a funny noise while riding around town. I couldn't place the noise, so I didn't worry about it. Inspecting the rear wheel last evening, I see that the band on our accessory brakes (LOCKWOOD or LOCK GOOD brand) has snapped in two. These brakes have served us very well since 1969. When adjusted correctly we...

Hi All,
Just wondering about the new coil box rebuild kit with plastic wood. Does anybody have any good/bad experience with painting the outside black? I noted that carbon in paint would cause problems. Does anybody have a recommendation for what paint would work? What about acrylic?
Thanks,
John

The Family would certainly appreciate a seasoned owner
helping them out with showing them the ropes with
their new Model T ✅

FJ

Hi all,
I have gotten the T running (and driving a little) and noticed that it left a trail of oil everywhere. It seems like it's coming from the gasket between the block and pan toward the left rear. I think that a section of cork gasket may have opened up at this spot. Is there any kind of fix for this short of pulling the engine and separating...

Looking for pictures of the multi lift junior. I’ve searched the forum and have read several posts on the subject but no pictures. If anyone has a set or pictures could you please post them. If you have a set could you please post a picture with a ruler in the picture also.
Thanks everyone Kyle

Thought I was headed down the speedster route, but commander has issued new marching orders. I've got an opportunity of a complete 26/27 roadster body and all sheet metal, radiator, cowl, headlights, etc., but have 1920 rolling chassis that is a family project and needs to get used. I can deal with minor issues like running board brackets, splash...

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

Has anyone driven both a original Warford, and a modern one. I wonder about shifting, and getting stuck in neutral with a original type. I know the shift throw is longer, and original type are louder. I have a modern type in my speedster and love it. I also have several original aluminum original ones. How disappointed will I be with the original,...

My speedster has the front axle mounted in front of the radiator. This necessitates a longer crank. I fabed one up, but have a couple of questions.

How far back from the ratchet end is the spring pin hole drilled?

Is there just a pin to hold the spring in place, or a pin and washer?

I can't seem to find any pictures.

What's the latest on the new Miller head? the last time Tom posted, it was ready for testing.

Hi All

I think this has been discussed before, but here is a possible new bit to review.

I think most records consider 1919 as the start of regular Made in Canada engine blocks. But there I have seen or heard of a few late 1918 dated blocks.

Well here is one that may be one of the earliest Made in Canada blocks. Is a non-starter T block,...

I’m in the market, to have my 27 Model T motor rebuilt/ refreshed. Has anyone used Means Garage
In Dunnegan, Missouri.
I have heard positive things, about his work.

George

Hello folks:
I was wondering what kind of wood you guise use or recommend to go around the seat backrest of a 1926/27 roadster
where the upholstery and roof material attach?
Thanks for your insight on this matter.
jim

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Photos of my 1927 coupe front axle are attached. Should there be a cutter key on this nut?

What are the plain uncovered cardboard panels on a touring 22, finished with? Paint? Some coating? What did you use?

Do I need to replace the wood and hardware in my coil box?

I am brand new to Model T's but very old to mechanic'ing. One of my first projects on my T is to overhaul the hand brake assembly which is completely worn out. I've ordered a new pawl and brake quadrant along with the rivets for all of it.

I'd love to hear from someone who's undertaken this to get their wisdom on how to go about it. I've done...

How does one remove windshield glass to replace with laminated—without breaking it? I have a ‘25 pickup.

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Newbie here..
Lost one of my rear hubcaps on my 1915 T, but can’t find an replicate on our vendors websites
Can you help identify which wheel manufacturer I have so I can try to order one or find someone’s spare

Thanks much

Will Snyders
Penn Valley, Ca

I would like to see some photos of late coupes with various colors. Thanks.

Really! Some have you have reached out concerned about me selling off so much stuff.., and cheap so to say. Really I am fine. Just readjusting my life as I age. Downsizing now not later when I cannot. The bride and I never had children so no one to carry our torch. Life is good.

We have other interest besides the Model T’s and we wish to focus...

For what it’s worth, saw these on Craigslist thought I’d pass along. Do not have anything to do with Sellers but looked interesting. Worth the ?? Could those actually be original 1910 running boards. That would require an inspection.

I have been collecting Stevens tools and products for years. I have never seen anyone ever mention a seldom seen product line of theirs. The long box with lock washers I show in the pictures, is shown in their tool catalogs. The little cardboard cans with the tin lids I have never seen listed in any form. The five cans I have are sold as...

Any tips or tricks to removing coil tar from around the capacitor? Working on a coil now where the tar chips out like saw dust. Pre-heat? Odd tool? More cussing?😊

Is it possible to put a glass model A sediment bowl on a '26 T?
What fabricating or adapters are needed??
Thanks

I was talking with someone a while back and he made mention of a Yosemite tour just before or after the Tulare Swap Meet in California April 22-23.
Does anybody have any information on the Yosemite tour?

: ^ )

Keith

I did get radiator hoses a few years ago, installed, and have had to add coolant. .... noticed coolant leakage at the hoses and have tightend
clamps, but didn't really solve the problem of leakage. Any suggestions ???? The hoses I bought from one of our suppliers have a hard shiny finished surface on the inside of the hose and I believe no matter...

Hi folks-- Any shops or service providers near the Lehigh Valley or lower Poconos of PA to assist me in re-banding the tranny on our 23 TT . I am restoring an 1888 large house and and so don't get the time I'd like to get the TT on the road. 🙏 !!!

What would be the best rod to use for welding a small crack in an engine block base?

Earlier I was told mild steel, but I forget the number.

Recently, I was told stainless steel.

Now a guy wants to use nickel that is a lot more expense.

I would like very much to talk to any one who is running a Prus high compression
head in combination with a Stipe cam.

Thanks,

Craig Bothwell
bothwell.craig@gmail.com

There are two videos on You Tube under the name Mr Goodpliers from the Model T Heaven auction. Viewer discretion is advised. The second video shows T parts loaded to go for scrap !

Last week I heard of a 22 Touring T that was languishing in a shed waiting to be enjoyed again. Within a week it now resides at our farm near a TT that is now being set up for an Electric Light Parade run locally next week. (More on that later)

We had warm weather yesterday so I pulled out the car from its shed, (It has not been started yet, the...

Hello.

In my garage I have a wooden cover for my Internet stuff. It has a width of 870 mm (= 34 1/4 ) and height of 540 mm (= 21 1/4 ).

I would like to glue a poster on it, Black & white is also fine, but I could not find something in sufficiently high resolution for printing in this size.

Should fit to 1916-1920. Something like a Ford...

We have finished the first part of our relocation from NH to NC.
We are somewhat settle in Raleigh (renting for awhile)

The Model T and A are still in NH waiting for us to build our new retirement home in Roxboro.
We would move the vehicles to NC but it is hard to find a place with 8 ft high doors for the 7 ft 2 inch tall T.
The 2 inches make a...

This is my first T, the engine has a April 1917 number, in looking at parts it seems 1917 is transitioning year, I am curious how correct it is ,mostly so that I can know enough to get parts that fit. It had no compression and turned over real stiff at first till I got oil worked into it ,when I drained the oil the piece of rivit was laying on the...

I noticed the topic of LED headlamp bulbs has come up a few times.

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This is something that is available here in Australia. I purchased a pair last year but haven't fitted them yet. I'll post an update to this thread once I have. I expect beam adjustment (focus and tilt) will be more critical than it is with incandescent bulbs....

Hi guys,
My painter misplaced my body bolts for my 27 touring. :(
I’ve searched in vain and cannot determine what size they were.
I’ve used Bruce McCalley’s hardware list and but I still can’t seem to locate the size, thread pitch and nut size.
I been through all of the catalogs too. No luck. Perhaps I’m missing something somewhere. :roll:
Any...

Mark Cameron rebuilt the rear end and drive shaft for my 1910 Touring. A great job. We went the taper axle route as I have a set of 1910 rear hubs that are reworked to fit taper axles, but look original. I have a pair to straight axles and correct hubs, so that someday the T can be changed to straight axles if someone wants to do so. After 74...

I have several APCO ball cap tensioners I am selling on eBay. One of the ones I had is missing the nut. Does anyone know why APCO designed their ball cap tensioner with a left hand threaded bolt and nut? One of the ones I have is missing the nut and I am unable to find a replacement nut for it. If they had designed it for a right hand threaded...

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Photos of my starter switch. Is there a way to determine if the switch works before I try it in the restored car? Should I take it apart to see how the inside stuff looks?

Does anyone have a picture of the straps that go on top of the top bows? Mike at Classtique made me a set and I would like to see how they go before I remove the deck. Thanks.

Are there any Model T mechanics in the Richmond Petersburg area? I need help with a runability problem with my 1926 T. I will pay you for your services. Thanks, bobt

No squeaks or rattles here!😊

Better pictures here. I have no connection to this auction…..

Hi All,
At some point, when testing the timer (another topic for another time), I smelled wire burning and saw smoke coming from the generator cutout. I shut everything off and later took the cutout apart. I saw the winding wire which attaches to the outside yellow wire melted. Apparently the yellow wire connecting screw came in contact with the...

For your viewing plreasure Some footage is the same across the video's but there are some interesting unique footage in most all of them.
Ford Factories at Mack Avenue, Piquette and Highland Park Plant
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant - Preserving a Historical Detroit Landmark
Piquette Orientation Video preview
Ford Piquette Plant Presentation
Ford...

Hi all,
My new 27 Tudor has only the floor boards up to the pedal cutouts. When I placed them on the frame, I noticed that the pedals are very far forward. Previous owner probably threw out the upper floorboards since they were being contacted by the pedals.
My question: Are the pedals bent forward due to years of use? What can be done to return...

My friend swears that his 21 model T has the original paint from the factory. He is in Europe and I am in Arizona but how can we settle the dispute. I did see the car and drove it last summer. I told him no model T that is 100 years old has such a good paint job left even from a well taken care of heated garaged kept car. He bought it from a...

I am going share photos. I will start by showing the T in 1959 in North Dakota. It is a photo of my parents with the car at the time of the 75th anniversary of my home town, Forman. I purchased it from a farmer in 1954. I didn't do very much work on it at that time. I did have it repainted.

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Last month I wrote it in that I heard a piece of metal hit the inside of the hog head on the 25 coupe. With everyone’s help here on the forum it was determined I had a loose magnet keeper. Now that everything is fixed and renewed I decided to add a new meter to the Coupe. Here are the results in high gear at 30 mph. Thanks again for all the help! 😊

Recently I've been reading a little from a 1955 journal of a motor expedition that passed through Syria on the way from England to Singapore.

This was quite a feat, albeit made easier by the new Land Rover's utilised by the young men from Oxford and Cambridge. I was initially attracted to the storey because I've had a number of Land Rover's over...

How did the old-timers set bearing tolerances before aids like Plastigage?

I just bought a set of pistons and it says 2 to 3 tho clearance, it seems tight to me ,what do you think for new pistons? MEL

Is there a New KC Warford transmission for TT trucks ??
Their website shows only one product being made. Will it work on cars and trucks both?

Thanks

Headlamps, or at least electric headlamps and retro-fitting LED light sources appears to be a common topic on this forum. There can be quite a divergence of opinion around LED's particularly, and people often cite a number of different sources to support their view.

One of the issues regularly discussed results from the widely divergent designs...

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I have removed the fabric from the roof of my 1927 coupe. I plan to replace the wood, but after looking at it I would like to get comments regarding reusing it. Here are some photos.

Curious as to what it now costs to get some 30x3-1/2 wheels rebuilt with wood felloes?
Thank you

The Mystery is: What was the original color of my 1927 coupe?

It has been 67 years since I purchased the coupe (1954). I had it repainted at that time as you see in the first photo. I don't remember the details; that is, why we repainted it and how we chose the body color. As you will see, we apparently tried to match the color, which I assume...

It's there. Trust me.

Hello All,

I have a complete Kingston B1 gasifier regenerator (the attached picture for reference only off the internet). The pic is not of my exact unit. Actual pictures of mine to follow in a day or so. Mine is complete like in the picture with original carb. Needs cleaning. Not rough or rusty condition. There are no cracks. Any idea of a...

T-2503E, rear axle housing bolt and nut. Full description and photo on Classifieds.

Snowbird invitation.

As many people visit Florida for the Holidays or for the entire winter the Suncoast T Club wants to invite you to visit. Our members are basically in Pinellas County (St. Petersburg, Clearwater and such).

We have regular club events on each 2nd Saturday of each month. If you are in the area for a spell or passing through...

In our neck O the woods we are required to run season rated tires from Oct 01 to April 01 these are identified by a M&S insignia on the side of the tire.
The 21@ Firestone tires I am using have no such insignia.
I drive my 26 Tudor most everyday providing it’s not snowing.
It is time to replace the tires, does anyone know if any of the suppliers...

Just some updates on the progress (or lack of) on the Orville Enyeart engine built for Andy Mounce. I've posted before, but as originally built the bore was 3.8750 and the stroke was increased to 4 5/8 by using a Model B crank and grinding the main and rod journals offset to Model A specs and using a 7 connecting rod. The engine when I got it...

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Will a cheap digital tachometer where you wrap a wire around a spark plug wire work on a Model T due to the magneto being near by? I assume not too well as my digital multimeter acts crazy. I don’t want one permanently installed. Just curious as to my normal driving rpm’s. I think I already know the answer but wonder about anyone’s else success.