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Does anyone know if cast iron pistons are supposed to be cam ground or not. Thanks!

I was called by someone with a 1925 tudor with this story:
Since the rebuild of the engine, 5 years ago, the engine doesn't run very well. First the rebuilder said he need to run in the engine. After a few hundred miles the engine run better but have still no power. He changed the coils with good rebuilds and rebuild the carburetor, still no...

Is anyone familiar with this aftermarket steering gear?? The housing contains planetary DSCF8489.JPG gears like those under the steering wheel.

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Should there be a rubber gasket under the radiator cap?

I have an opportunity to buy a restored, running, driving 30-31 Model A chassis that a local rodder has borrowed the body from. The chassis will even come with nice restored and painted front fenders, running boards, and splash aprons, all for less than the cost of a restored engine and transmission. Its very tempting, but without an original...

With the theft of the trailer containing two (2) Model T's recently at the Texas T Party I was thinking it is time to get a GPS Tracker for my trailer. If you have experience with these units I would be interested hearing about your unit, how it works and a source to find one. I am not looking for a product endorsement but information so I get...

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After many years of searching in the darkest, remote, war torn reaches of the world, I have here for your wonderment and enjoyment….The Best Timer For The Model T Ford!

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Anyone going to live stream from Hershey? If so where?
I was looking for a webcam from there but can not find one. Anyone know of one?
Thanks Dan

Beautiful day for a little spin in the country. There's a dirt road down a few miles from my house with some corn on the side. Tried to do my best Steve Jelf impression but I don't have a pair of bib overalls! As you can see the T is a bit tight for my 6'6 but it's still fun to drive. Haven't sorted out my generator issue yet so I'm just driving...

The 1925 Coupe I bought last month finally arrives this week. A previous owner during a complete ground up rebuild decided he wanted to make the ‘25 a ‘26 and painted it Maroon and added wire wheels with white wall tires. I hate the white wall tire look and would like to change to black wall tires.

If I mounted the tires with the white side to...

I write this back in 2017 and started posting it on Facebook each year ahead if the AACA Hershey Fall Meet. Though you kids might enjoy. See you at the show!

...Twas the night before Hershey and all through the fields, not a creature was stirring, footed or wheeled. The tables were set in vendor spaces with care, with hope in the morning buyers...

Hello Everyone
The back story:
1921 Model TT Obenchain-Boyer firetruck, City of Fowler, California, NO: 1
Was running fine in 2019 and was driving the TT back to the garage after the Cranberry Parade/Car Show.
Loud backfire, engine died, Hagerty towed it home.
Family calamity and Covid hits, so the TT sits in the garage until now.

Time to get...

Since there have been several “what would be a fair selling price for this”, inquiries, I have one of my own. How much should I ask for my 1926 Fordor? Always garage kept. All complete, all original, never restored, super solid body wood and joints. Body very straight and aligned. No damage or dents to body. Doors close good and straight. I bought...

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Please join us at the MTFCA Museum to celebrate the life of Tony Wiltshire on Sunday September 26 at 1:30.
Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:30.
Bring your light hearted stories of Tony to share.
Please let us know if are planning on attending to help us plan lunch by sending an email to nancy0820@aol.com.

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Is there going to be a fall swap meet in Luray. Va this year? bobt

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We are on a cruise in Europe, so I decided to give a call for a visit with Rainer Hantsch in Vienna Austria. Very pleasant model T owner with the affliction bad. He has a 16 touring and in the process of rebuilding the transmission. He bought the car a year ago in Munich Germany for way above American prices, but, the seller neglected to tell him...

Hello.
I am close to finishing the clutch replacement and I will mount the oil pan coming weekend.

Only to be sure doing nothing wrong...

I see that my oil pan is slightly deformed around some bolt holes. The bolts must have been tightened too strong in the past.
My plan is to use a hammer and a solid piece of thick flat iron to flatten the...

Is there a source for a reliable starter switch? Seems like I’m installing a new one every couple of months. They just feel cheap. Next thing you know you have to wiggle your foot around to make them make contact on the inside. I’ve tried a couple from two different vendors and even adopted one from a local farm supply store. I’m about ready to...

I know there have been several posts on this before but I am new to the T world and my 1922 or 23 Canadian Touring came with a bunch of parts that I cant seem to make fit.
Here are the windshield stanchions it came with (obviously reproductions) and the 2 windshied frames. As you can see the stanchions have 3 holes in each. Are these actually for...

I just saw the post not that long ago about adjusting the float level to cure a skip of the engine when pulling a hill and such. I can't seem to find it back! Pretty sure I've got the same thing going on. Thanks in advance!
Mike

I have pulled the fuel tank and its full of tar. I have read por15 is the stuff to use. Is there anything else or is that still the best to use?

I started pulling apart the tap and the filter is stuffed. Can I buy a replacement?

I was also installing the rubbers on the door jam. Where do the square ones go?

I have a 1926 coupe.

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Bought this transmission hoping that some of gears might be good for my transmission rebuild this winter, I've been soaking this in Kroil penetrating oil, scrapping out the gunk, poking, prying and beating on this thing for the last month and can not get this thing to budge, the old burnt oil in there looks and feels like carbon when I scrap off...

The fall show is creeping up on us super-fast. :D :D We’ve got two weeks until the show. Have you secured your spot yet? :?: :?:

We still have a few openings for the vendors and there certainly is time to get your car registered.

We’re super excited about the upcoming show and look forward to a great turnout. The weather in Arizona in October...

I am surprised there Was no post about what yesterday was. Does anyone know?

Working on the 27 Tudor and tackling a very insect damaged (rotted falling apart) rear wheel. Getting ready to put in the new spokes but was wondering what the thoughts were on finishing before or after pressing them in. I like the natural look of the hickory so I am not planning on staining them just using spar varnish. I have read around the net...

Hershey or bust was a BUST this year. I tightened up the engine last week and headed out for Hershey Thursday afternoon. I heard a knock start to develop about 50 miles in and 80 miles in I didn't want to drive on it anymore. I had it flatbedded to my friend Ralph and Margaret's in Toledo and they graciously let me work on it at there house for a...

Spots rnd 33-36 new and used parts ,new tubes, Anderson timers,fan belts,mag meters,lots of other new parts.

I will be going through some spare coils this next week and my books on the subject are in another location. My HCCT has a ammeter but no volt meter. Do I remember correctly that cranking at kinda sorta 1 rps will give me 6 volts to work with? As I get older I wish I could adapt this unit to some sort of electric motor to spin the HCCT. Need to...

What would be a fair selling price for this - stamped Dodge Brothers brass spider?

Appears to be in very good condition.

Thank you in advance!

Bob

What would be a fair selling price for this - brass 1912 carburetor?

Thank you in advance!

Bob

So I made a quick trip to MA this last week and I always try to stop and say hello to John and Michael at J&M Machine. They were instrumental in the work that went into the transmission of my T. I can't say enough about not only the workmanship but all the checking up on me as well. They are always giving me advice and extremely helpful. Hard to...

What would be a fair selling price for this clutch plate?

Thank you in advance!

What would be a fair selling price for this clutch plate?

Thank you in advance!
Bob

Hi,
I purchased these four rims at Hershey last year, thinking I could use it on my '24, but they are a size smaller. They are in excellent shape and measure about 21 inches. I am hoping to sell or exchange for a 30 by 3 1/2.
Thank you

Hey guys. My car never came with the lower trunk piece so I'm unsure how the latch mechanism looks/works and if the lower piece needs cutring/shaping? Any photos with measurements would be great.

In preparation for listing my 1926 Fordor, I have spent the last 30 minutes searching the MTFCA site for the classified ads where members can list items for sale, to no avail. Does the MTFCA have a classified ads section? If so how does one access it? Also, if so, it should not be so difficult to find, much less access. Someone please tell me...

Forum I need some help with the parts needed & placement location of the parts for a 24 coupe windshield. I’m helping a young member get his coupe ready. The bottom & top of the windshield are there but there is nothing keeping the top part of the windshield from swinging back and forth. There are no swing arms at all. The only thing I can really...

I am working on a rear drop bracket for my speedster and I need to know the outside diameter of the rear spring mount (the one at the end of the axle). I want to be sure that the bracket will clear the spring when the suspension flexes. I don’t have one of the original mounts here to measure.

Could someone measure an original bracket for me?

Unlike other fixed lug rims supplied for T models, 23 Hayes beaded edge rims have the foot on the lug which goes in over the outer edge of the felloe. This requires a relief in the outer edge of the felloe to allow the lug foot to go on over that edge. 23 Hayes wire wheels, and Hayes wooden spoked wheels fitted to Overlands and perhaps others,...

What would be a fair selling price for this transmission band?

Thank you in advance!
Bobn

Most of the jacks which came with our Canadian produced cars were screw jacks. Two common brands were produced by Auto Specialties and Elite Manufacturing. The more desirable ones have a flip in top piece to accommodate the higher tear axle.

I bought a strikingly similar one at Chickasha, the only real difference being the little pawl which...

What is the part called that the nut connecting the copper line connects to on the side of the magneto contact? I need to buy a new one and I don't know what to ask for.

The improved Fords '26-'27 and the nearly improved Fords '23-'24-'25 were adorned with the bedazzling and staggeringly beautiful Radiator Apron part # 3977. Along with the added flair of the fenders and some other minor additions this made the old, ugly Model T Ford beautiful enough to out shine other competitors and save falling sales. Often we...

Just got email that trailer with 2T’s was stolen at Texas T Party. Here is a link

Be on look out.

What would be a fair selling price for this - fan and fan set up?

Appears to be in very good condition.

Thank you in advance!

Bob

Live videos start October 1st from the vendor set up line.

Continuing throughout the meet featuring vehicles
for sale - interviews with vendors and buyers and
a whole lot more … 👍

Live videos will be posted in real time
to my Facebook account:

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Videos will be archived later on my You Tube Channel:

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FJ

Digging through an estate collection of T parts and found this auxiliary transmission. I didn’t see any markings at a quick glance. Doesn’t look like a Warford but I’m no expert.

Anyone know what it is?

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Have any of you seen a set of wheels like these?

What is Board Member in the information given on the right side of member postings?

My friend is looking at replacing exhaust and intake manifold gaskets. I recall discussions where it was pointed out that some were better than others. I’m not at my laptop to research it so can somebody point us in the right direction?

Tried looking online and couldn't find it specific to the 25. I will be getting one in a few months and want to make sure it fits. My garage door header is 82 .

If there is a book that lists specs like this please advise.

Cheers,
Vince

Knowing how some are opposed to using a buzz box tester, I constructed a second unit that is powered by an AC transformer with 0 to 15 volts AC out.

It is interesting to note the sound of an AC vs DC adjusted ignition coil.

Just can't justify having a microchip dominate the turning of a screw ....

Top box AC powered as Voltage from the magneto....

Less than a mile from the end of a 560 mile weekend, I heard a ‘ringing’ sound from the engine room, possibly right front. It was reminiscent of the sound of a wet fingertip circling the rim of a wine glass. Not real loud but plenty disturbing.

Turns out I could hardly have asked for an easier outcome — I have a serviceable armature on the shelf...

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Anyone seen a collapsed carburetor float and if so what the cause might be.
This is a Holly G on a 1925 TT.

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Thanks

I have a Klaxon horn that I want to take apart as it doesn't work well. It does not have screws holding two part together. Looks like it is pressed together and I don't know what to do to get it apart. Hope someone knows what I am talking about as I don't know how to attach photo. I could e-mail photo if anyone may be interested in helping me.

Does anyone know where to buy a dash light with the mounting hole spring at 1 1/2 All the repros. are about 1 1/4 Thanks

Here we go again. Why do all the odd things happen to us??

We are now having trouble with our Texas T distributor. We cannot get the rotor to line up with the contact points on the distributor head to spark at the correct time. It wants to spark directly between those contact points unless it spins backwards. Then it sparks where it should.

This...

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Where can I get front wheel bearings for my 1927 coupe?

T gen with fun products brush plate and regulator cutout. Gen motors when connected to pos lead and neg lead on case. Will not charge, Have moved the third brush back and forth, tightened it down and nothing. Even ran a jumper across the cutout, gen to bat side of the cutout and no charge. Any suggestions?

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As promised here's the new thread about the upcoming Tulare Swap Meet events. The next Swap Meet is already in the planning/registration stages. It will be held on October 2nd of this year. (Call (559)688-one zero three zero to reserve your space), ask to speak to Chrystal. This will, again, be a one-day event. Very much the same lay-out as May...

Looks like I'm out of luck this year and will miss the world's best auto flea market/car show in 35 years due to the U.S. border still being closed. I really wanted to do some shopping this year as I need a 3.25 or 3.33 gear set for my Ruckstell. If anyone comes across one at a fair price, I would be very very interested. I just can't justify...

The MTFCA site site at Hershey is the same as in previous years: C4Q 34 to 37. We will again have our Meet and Greet on Wednesday Afternoon at 3 PM. There is no cost to attend and anyone can come. It is not necessary to belong to the MTFCA or any other club. Meet MTFCA Directors, ask questions, & we will discuss current happenings at our Museum in...

I have used California Car Covers for 20+ years but my last one didnt fit well and of course it was expensive. Bigger issue when it was new we contacted the company and the response was like going to Mcdonalds drive thru. No help at all. What company makes a form fitting car cover besides california cc for my 26 coupe?

There was supposed to be info forthcoming months ago,......nothing. No posting on any other car sites, dates, cost.
No recent postings.....No info on V8 site.
Who is supposed to be in charge of this ????
FJ started the postings, but it has to be somebody else local.

I just purchased the aluminum split crankshaft pulley that has the Allen screw to tighten it on the shaft. I decided to reuse my old pin with the cotter hole in it instead of the roll pin that came with the pulley. However, once I hammered the pin in place with a punch, the cotter pin hole doesn't come past the pulley. If I punch it further to...

Here's a link to a pictorial complication of Accessory Carburetors for the Model T with related literature. I put this together from years of Accessory Of The Day posts I shared here on the MTFCA Forum. ENJOY!

Hi,

I'm looking for a All weather 1914 speedster Car Cover. Any one have some suppliers to suggest as well. I need something which will fit nicely with quality for this little boy I finished last week the all restoration.
Thanks

Can I remove the starter as a whole unit (bendix and all) through the front of the hogs head? Coil field and magnets have been removed previously and slingers installed. Removing hogs head to replace low speed shaft cams. Thanks much.

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The Southwestern Model T Club will be hosting on October 16th our Bi-Annual Event. The Fall Holiday Extravaganza will have, of course, a car display, swap meet and crafters selling their wears. There is also a planned tour for October 17th with plans still being firmed up. The show starts at 7am and goes through 2pm or until everyone is tired....

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Does anyone know if these are Model T brass rods?

They measure 72 inches and are only bent at the top.

I thought they were for an 1911 roadster (running board to windshield) , but they seem too long???

Thank you!

Bob

l am adding a fuel pump need to lower fuel pressure any suggestions

Hi All,
Sorry to put this in the general discussion forum, but time is short for Hershey. I'm looking to replace my now useless radiator. I would like to find a good, used, NOT leaking radiator for the 26-27. I will be going to Hershey next week on Thursday and can pick it up then if anyone has one. Please contact me here or at:...

Digging through an estate collection of Model T parts and came across this KR Wilson fixture. I think it is for checking connecting rods. It has a number A335 cast in it.

Am I correct?

Is it for T rods?

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I would think these coupons are from around the same time period that we were helping Grandma lick green stamps.
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W. W. Pickerill was an entrepreneur at the beginning of the last century. He has the distinction of owning the first motorized conveyance in Tacoma WA, at that time the 2nd largest city in the state:

Worthington Pickerill in some ways reminds me of Professor Hill (Robert Preston) in The Music Man.

This fellow came into the city of Tacoma at the...

Found this manifold mixed in with an A heater manifold. It lines up with the ports on a T block.
Looks like a zoom zoom updraft carburetor would fit.

I have been helping a older gentleman getting his T back on the road. It was put away 1 1/2+ years ago following a loud Clunk while backing it out of his garage, then pushed back into the garage, and due to health issues there it has sat. While we were attempting to get it going with the electric started the Clunk repeated, the starter bound-up,...

I'm wondering if this is how they applied the paint at the Ford Model T plant?

Warning warning warning this has nothing to do with the Model T!!!!!Warning warning warning after watching this you may want to purchase a Dodge :-) :-)

Absolutely wonderful to still have this footage........I hope everybody enjoys watching this as much as I did...