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I have always used Firestone on my T’s and A’s but see from different sites some brands are out of stock. For the 21 x 4.40-4.50 are there any brands you would NOT recommend? This is for a ‘25 Coupe where a previous owner added the ‘26-‘27 wire wheels. Thanks

I would like to bring my 1912 commercial Roadster closer to original condition. However, the idea of using Calcium Carbide as a source of illumination gas seems daunting and messy. Are there any alternatives to the original set up? Is it possible to use either a Prestolite tank or Coleman camp fuel to serve as a more viable and workable solution?

I bought one a few months ago from my friend Bill which was already restored and was really too nice to mess with. So intrigued was I with the one Bill sold me, that I then purchased this one, was a very sad thing with every screw corroded to nothingness and the venturi totally falling apart as they often are.

None of the fasteners can be...

If I was to run a T motor using the 4 coils and a 12 volt battery, no generator and no mag, about how long would the battery last before needing recharging ? Then throw in LED headlights and tail-stop light and charge life would be reduced but reduced less if ran in daylight hours without headlights. Would it last 6-7 hours without using a starter?

Does anybody else have difficulty getting in and out of their car. I have a 26 coupe and it's hard to get in or out without dragging my foot on the bottom front corner of the door. If afraid I'm going to wear the upholstery. I move the parking brake lever forward whenever I get in or out. The distance between the seat base and the door corner is...

Working on my recently rescued 27 Tudor and got a very insect damaged driver rear wheel. Attempting to remove it has been fruitless and has resulted in the center bolt of the puller to bend and crack after 4 smacks with a 4 pounder. I was able to extract the bolt from the puller but the threads need to be chased and the bolt replaced. Thread gauge...

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What are these black upright brackets called ? My 23 touring is missing both. Are they available ?
Thanks John
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I removed a T engine/tranny last weekend to take to Lilleker’s for rebuild. I first removed the starter to twist the engine around the steering column. But the starter drive sleeve T 5021 came out in 2 pieces. I went to my parts department and found a complete Starter Drive Assembly among a lot of incomplete starter drive assemblies - due to no...

The windshield wiper on my ‘25 Express Wagon fits very loosely in the tube through the windshield frame and just dangles straight down, swinging back and forth as you drive along. Should it fit tighter in the tube?

Also, I noticed a ‘31 Chevrolet at a car show with a similar wiper, and it was “parked” horizontally. Should there be some sort of...

Greetings all!
Am requesting information on firestone split rims. What I need is the dimensions of the clasp which holds rim together. It is two pieces, one is a rectangle and the other is an arrow which pivots on a pin.
Thamks,
John.

I would like to bring my 1912 commercial Roadster closer to original condition. However, the idea of using Calcium Carbide as a source of illumination gas seems daunting and messy. Are there any alternatives to the original set up? Is it possible to use either a Prestolite tank or Coleman camp fuel to serve as a more viable and workable solution?

Hershey Alert! Every year, since 2011 we've had a FREE Cookies and Sodas Camaraderie Time from 10-11am on Thursday morning at our Vendor Space RWG-29 in the RED FIELD . Take a break, visit with your friends, make new friends and re-charge your body. We're located 4 aisles directly south of the HCCA HQ Tent, near Lamppost #21. Look for the Leather...

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Summary asked to help with an inherited Model T ( not mine)
Model T steering column LACKS / MISSING the attachments to attach to control rods for carburetor and distributor ONE attachment is there but it is up a few inches from the firewall !
So my question is is there an after market piece I may purchase to replace the missing attachment...

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Hello all,
Does anyone has a drawing of a frontspring for my 1926 pickup
Thanks in advance
Bert van Amstel
Holland

Hi All,
I have acouple of 21 inch inner tubes from flat tires. I was wondering what people think about repairing the tubes. They have slow leaks and I haven't found where they leak from. I was thinking of using them only for spares, not for running tires. Repair or replace? Your thoughts?
Thanks,
John

Hi All,
I have this timer on the 27 Tudor and would like some idea of its usefulness. It says on the front The Recto M..... (the rest is worn away); Cincinatti. It has some wear on the round contact points as you can see in the photo. And the contact points are worn in a concave (uneven) pattern. Is this from normal use? The car is a barn find and...

Hi Everyone! I haven't been on the forum in along time but my T has been pretty trouble free until now!

I have a 21 T, Depot Hack. I took it to a car show last weekend, and when I went to leave and hit the starter, the bendix jammed in the flywheel. Rocked it back and forth got it to pop out and was able to roll it down a slight hill and pop...

What makes a model t engine backfire going down hill. The throttle is all the way up. Is it carburetor or timing?
Dennis K Anderson
Maryville Tn

I found a Steward Speedometer Model 26 all brass with the original brass dash bracket.
Looks to be in good overall condition.
It has the drum numbers in the rectangular openings.
Any idea of what this is worth, and what to look for as far as condition etc.?

Regards,

Steve

Hi All,
I took off the timer cover and saw that the roller just spins around the shaft. Is there supposed to be a screw or bolt to lock the roller on to the shaft? I'm assuming there is, and that it is missing. Here's a photo of what I have. There is a hole directly behind the large nub. Does anybody know the size or type I can use? Or a source...

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In the process of changing tires on my 1926 Coupe I heard an odd noise coming from the left front wire wheel. :o If I turn the wheel and then stop turning I hear a sound similar to pouring rust across metal. It does not sound like bearings and the sound lasts longer than I would expect from bearings. Rust did come out from underneath the old tire,...

I'm struggling to get the front fenders to fit correctly. Have I done it right?

When using a battery maintainer for storage in the Model T how often does one need to check the acid/water level since it is on the maintenance regime?

does anyone use inline water filters on the radiator hose

I'm trying to come up with a way i can use pre '26 headlights on a '26 frame.
Anybody have some pics?
***planning on using pre '26 headlights and mounts.

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My Lady The Crappie Wreaper and her three tramps plus others. I'm sure there was another half dozen l didn't get pictures of.
I apologize guys!

We went racing at the RPM drags at Santa Margarita. Not with Wild Cherry. I dropped a valve seat on the Gemsa head getting ready for the race last weekend in Auburn. It’s ugly. Anyway, the Cherry can’t race at RPM because they’re sticklers about period equipment so it can’t race there. We took the Blue model T we raced at Lincoln in June. This car...

I am planning to be there. Life has been busy, and I havn't done any serious planning, so I don't plan to bring much. I plan to be bring the FACT Coil testers if anyone wants to try it out. I talked with a friend that I may set up a folding table and join him.

As you can tell I am not a big planner. How about you? Any plans?

Matt

Here is a WIZARD carburetor, looks NOS. It was sold by WESTERN AUTO. I just got it cleaned up and ready to use. Though I would post some pictures of it. I removed the heater ring since I plan not using it. In the last picture I posted some float valves for comparison. The one on the top is a FORD one for a NH carburetor, the next one down is the...

Hi all,

I am chasing down dragging bands for my new kevlar band install. I know I have some work and need to get the new bands round. You all suggested I check the pedal cams, too. Brake and reverse look pristine. Low speed starts compressing the band around half way to the floor. It seems like there needs to be a bit of slop in the cam to make...

New Model T owner called and needed help with first car. He got a couple of boxes of T parts, this was in one. What it B...

It's for rides at the family reunion, of course.

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Cousins Kenyatta and Cardell are about to get theirs. Cardell is waiting to advance the spark as soon as I get the car started.

Found after transmission high-low speeds jammed up, but not necessarily related.

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My car is 12volt. 26/27. Equipped with SureFire ignition and older Texas T Alternator with inline diode . Headlights,taillights,brake lights all work. When I start the car engine runs for 5 seconds then fuse blows at start switch. All my wires are soldered and in good condition having replaced 7 years ago. Trying to figure out further searches. I...

While depressing clutch for low gear , I get on occasions a slight squealing noise. Could it be time for new bands? Now it’s not all the time but every now and then. I thought maybe the rivets that bound the lining to the band. Opinions please.

Just another set of spark plugs I picked up and cleaned. Though they look neat but do not know anything about them. They were covered in paint.

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Since the horn on my 1916 T has lost it's brass part sometime in the last 105 years I now made a cone by myself as I did not find an original part.

From the 'bay' I got a fairly cheap trumpet and cut off the cone with an iron saw.
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It does not have the perfect shape or diameter but does look fine enough for my taste....

You have probably seen this ad before, but I wanted to share it because my father had it since before I was around, I have always admired it and I just happened to eventually purchase the same year coupe pictured.

What strikes me most about this particular ad is how different it is from most auto ads I have seen from the same time, including...

I currently have Universal T Driver tires on my 1924. The tread pattern is nearly gone on a couple of them, but I don't see any patches of cord yet. How far down can I run them? I don't drive in the rain.

Hey Everyone
I finally got to the point with my new to me 1915 Touring that I feel comfortable driving it without thinking what to do. My car has a KC Warford and up until today I was driving in 2 or standard gearing at speeds around 30 mph. I dropped it into 3 or overdrive and got my T up to about 45 and to be honest that speed was a bit scary so...

I’m helping a buddy with the ‘22 he bought. He’s been able to drive it about 200 miles, dealing with problems as they appear. It used to run good on mag, now the mag appears inoperative. It has an oil line attached at the mag post. Anybody have any experience with what the problem might be or suggestions as to how to proceed?...

I was going to change out my original pitman arm with a repo to eliminate some slop. Placing side by side the new one is 1/2” closer to center of shaft and 1/2” out further to front of car. Ordered one for my year 1920 should I use?

I have noticed my engine has developed a knock at idle. I shorted out each plug one at a time to see if noise would subside but stayed the same. I pulled the crankcase cover and checked the connecting rod caps. Nothing looked out of place but all rods moved side to side easily. I could hit them against the crank journal with no effort. The engine...

Hello....I am still working my way through the restoration of my 1914 Touring car. When complete I would like to be able to take the car on tours and be free to drive it more like a modern car, but I also want to keep the car as period correct as I can. I recently met a man that has a beautiful Model T that he tours with that is almost bullet...

I have had questions about motels for Hamilton. There are rooms now available for the National Tour in Hamilton, Ohio. I was able to get a reservation at the Courtyard Marriott at 1-800-Marriott, referencing the Model T World Tour 2022 is how they have the block of rooms labeled. Motel reservation dates are July 15 to 23. The new host hotel(Spooky...

Last fall I started the T (1914 Touring, stock, no starter except me) and after idling a minute it sounded like something came loose in the transmission. It sounded like when you put playing cards on your bike to flap on the spokes. I shut it down and could hear some sort of mild abrading when I turned it over on the crank. So I took off the...

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Once upon a time, those semi tart fully sweet Jersey tomatoes ( now called heirloom) were grown farm fresh less than 10 miles from the Campbell Soup processing plant in Camden NJ

Here’s a shot of a drop zone for the farmers…looks like a TT made the jaunt?

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I was just pushing my '11 back and forth to move it into alignment to exit the shop door. I found that when I cut the wheel to the left hard enough, the pitman arm will go over center. That is to say, it will go from 6 o'clock through 7, 8, 9 and keep on going towards 12:00 until the crankcase pan stops it! The arm will come right back to normal...

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I'm considering to purchase this unit that would be my first T. I'm looking for a pre-1919 as original as possible and even
if I read some books about the model T I'd prefer that the experts and owners community give me an advice about the car.
What are the parts missing or not original. With regard to stamped numbers on engine from which I...

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I apologize for the long post but this forum has been a great help for me and I really wanted to give back in a way that might help others try to keep these great machines going.

Quick history, several months ago, a neighbor had a Model T pulled out of storage and paid to have a mechanic work it back into drivable shape. The mechanic was not...

I'm putting a upholstery kit in my 1922 Center Door. The kit is designed for both front seats not to have springs in the back of the seat. My driver side does have springs. The original upholstery was covering the seat, with the back of the seat springs there. The passenger side seat doesn't have back rest springs.

Did some center doors...

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Can anyone ID any of the cars in this picture? One looks like an early T, but I just can' be certain.

Working on a custom piston and was looking for suggestion on what is a recommended distance from the top of the top ring to the deck? Thanks

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I have spent a surprising amount of time sourcing the various odd-ball gaskets (sealing washers) for Zenith S4BF carbs. Some are cheap and some are a little more expensive. A couple of them are quite difficult to find. I am getting myself what I need, but I have two questions:

1. Is there any interest in my supplying a Kit of washers for the...

Where can I find axel keys for a TT truck? Any one have a picture and measurements for the key? Need 2 Thanks. mikes48ford@q.com

Don Cole, a funeral director from Chelsea, Michigan will be taken to his final resting place today in a hearse he restored.

Mr. Herb Singe is mentioned in this thread. He passed in December 2020

What is a good product for cleaning away 'Right Stuff' from an assembly before painting? I believe it is silicone based and once it gets on a surface is extremely difficult to remove completely, either cured or uncured. I assume let it cure then scrape/sand and then what? I'm getting ready to paint a differential that I sealed (and smeared) with...

Hi All,
I have just been looking at the high compression heads that are available, and they are listed as suitable for 1918-27 cars. My car is a 1915 tourer. Is there some reason which means the head won't fit in? Surely there is slightly more room with a lower head? Or am I missing something?

Many Thanks for any information you may be able to...

what spark plugs should you run on a Ricardo head ? model A ?
tom

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Hi, Could someone tell me what size is the Model T Ford Transmission Band Adjusting Nut - Special Slotted Nut.
Thanks Mark

Hi,

my top irons on my roadster Pick-up are broken over - rust. It appears that there are wood inside the lover part of the irons and with some holes in the irons (missing fastners for side curtains I think) moisture and even water gets in.

Are any vendors selling new irons? I guess not as I have not been able to find them. And anyway I need to...

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As the AACA event is on, near, and around the Hershey entertainment centre. I wonder if this statement from Hershey (Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company) applies:

COVID-19 Warning

We have enhanced health and safety measures for our guests and team members. Guests must follow all posted instructions while visiting properties owned and/or...

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Are 26 fordor rear fenders the same as coupe, touring and roadster? I am going to hershey and hope to find some but need to know what i am looking at. Thanks in advance

I'm trying to remove the busted crank pulley on my 1910 T, but I can't seem to get it far enough to remove it from the engine because the narrow engine snout won't allow it. There's got to be another way to get this off other than removing the pan. Any tips would be appreciated!

 
I have reproduced the factory warranty label for Weston HCCT meters.
Any remnant of the original label is lost during refurbishment.
These are made on anti-tamper property tag labels.
Once installed, they can not be removed.
To date I have refurbished about 30 Weston meters for the HCCT.
Anyone who has had their Weston meter refurbished by me...

Picked up some skis and cannot find any info on them.
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Does anyone know where I can find the non conductive black paint for the tops of ignition coils? Searching through the old forum threads didn’t really come up with anything.

Brad

Hello all!
My dad found this car being sold from an estate and we hope to have some fun with it. It was a runner when parked so far as we know, but has sat for at least five years. A complete spare chassis was included that appears to be in fairly good shape, so we have plenty to mess with.

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The engine...

I can't figure out how to post a picture, but I saw one of a brace the had two bump outs for the headlights. How do they mount, use existing riveted holes replaced by bolts or would you have to drill holes, (I wouldn't)

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Here's a mystery to me. I thought someone here might like to see it.

This little medal came in a bunch of parts from 1911 Ford I bought years ago. The metal appears to be dated 1909, so it obviously predated that car, which I later restored and sold, and the medal got thrown into a can in the shop, which I am trying to now clean up.

The date on...

Got a question, is the battery horn's diaphragm the same diameter as the magneto horn and can it be used as a replacement? I know this seems like a stupid question, but I need to ascribe a part number to the diaphragm and the only one I can come up with is the one for the battery horn.

On and one more thing....on the magneto horn, this picture...

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To all Model t owners, I am sadden to tell you that Our Dear Friend, Mr. Ed Stein
of Southhampton, Ma, the Master Mechanic of the Model T and Model A Fords Has passed away after a brief illness, He was a dear friend of mine for over 35 years and a wealth of knowledge to the Model T world, He will be missed by Many: Keep him in your prayers, Thank...

Haven't posted in a while. Various pre-T and racing Fords.

Frank Kulick, one of FMC's first few employees at the wheel of Henry Ford's third racer, 1904. This racer made, and held several mile and multi-mile records for several years in the light and middle weight divisions. The racer ran in meets between Chicago and New York during the late...