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I was driving a new to the family Model T today and the right front wheel collapsed while making a left turn in a busy intersection . Thankfully no one was hurt and the car was not damaged. The wheels appear to be originals that had been “restored”. This incident could have been much much worse! Make sure you are checking your wheels or better yet...

I was doing a lot of starts and stops lately. So the battery is to low to start it. I'm charging the battery right now but, if some reason it won't crank can I use a 12v jump to just the starter?Thanks

From following some comments and post there appears to be a few new to the Model T posting. The trend is to achieve speed, speed that at the time the Model T was constructed could only be achiever on a Board Track. That is 40 mph plus. Today it is easy to achieve 40 on smooth highways. But at the time of the T's introduction the speeds were much...

I'm trying to help a friend get his new (to him) Model T ready for the Michigan Jamboree next week. We had to pull the head and in doing so, became suspicious of the head bolts.

They are obviously not original and we question whether they are shorter than they should be. The car is a 1922 with what I think is a high head. How long should the...

The top on my 1914 touring is in pretty good shape but the pads are shot. Some parts suppliers carry the pads. The pads are attached under the top material, as I understand it. I really don’t want to remove the top to install the pads. Is there another way?

Thanks in advance.

My car idles pretty good for the most part, but I notice that on hot idle, it will idle smoother if I open the dash adjustment a little past what does best for running on the road. That seems odd to me. To get the best slow idle when hot, I move the spark lever up part way. Opening the dash adjustment then gives a near perfect idle. Is this...

23 T Roadster...I am asking this because I was reading some confusing information on shifting. Is it OK to shift into low, when the lever is pushed forward into high gear? I know you would have to be going really slow, but that is what I run in to during my drives. I have to slow down almost to a stop, so although the brake lever is pushed forward...

I have recently bought two 1925 T's (one coupe and one roadster). When going through them area by area, I found both had wet rear drums. The coupe wasn't too bad but after removing the bearing and race found the inner seal was OK but not the new type. Cleaned everything, new inner seal and used the new outer cup with seal. I then went to the...

What is the maximum RPM is a Model T Ford coil and timer ignition is designed?

Those wishing for for performance change from the factory timer to an aftermarket ignition.

What is the RPM limit for the Model T timer?

At 40 MPH the motor is at 1600 rpm.

Just to let you know that the Michigan Jamboree is a go for next week, August 25-28 in Bad Axe, Michigan. 96 cars are registered from Michigan and 11 other states. If you're coming, great! If not, you'll be missing a good time.

I’ve finally gathered up most of all the tools I need to repair a front axle except a way to check straightness, Herm used a tool that used rods and cone centers to check straightness, is there anyone that is using a system like this that would post some pictures,dimensions and description of tool. There are many different ways to skin this cat...

Started out as a nice trip with my wife....
Little hotdog stand at the corner drive thru on my road was closing up. Guy said I got 2 brats left $1 each since you’re driving that car !
Got gas in the car and drove through the park and looked at the lake.
Coming home, I see an S-10 backing out a driveway in front of me to the right. I’m going 30mph...

I just rebuilt the engine in my 1915 runabout. It has a slight miss starting at almost exactly 40 mph. Up until that speed it runs perfectly. I am using a roller Tiger timer. Does anyone think that may be the problem? I’ve heard of roller bounce. Does that seem like a reasonable explanation?

Adjusting the carburetor doesn’t seem to do anything...

Like most my 26/7 Touring came with a few parts and I wanted to see if these were for my T or another T.
I'll letter them:

A is some sort of carb I don't think it's T related. Looks more lawnmower related. No name on it.
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B is a piece of sheet mettle
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C is from a dash. But what...

Ok all finished with the differential rebuild, had the 23 out yesterday for a test drive. It was great.

I have no connection to this.

It is listed as a Weidenhoff HCCT but it looks to be an original Ford unit.
The Weston meter is missing.
The Weidenhoff nameplate and small meter are incorrect.
It is an interesting unit. :D

I have 2 tapered rear leaf springs, one is apart and I don’t know if it all goes together.
The main leaf shows signs of a square leaf had been riding on it, so it probably isn’t correct. It measures 34.5”X 2”
The rest seem to line up, but not sure about the curled one.
I have to get a picture of the other one yet, but it looks correct.
How many...

An awesome car museum is being built, and should open this year, in Cartersville, GA. They posted this pic and said it was taken in our town in 1908. Museums are about education and there may be an opportunity to help nail down a possible year of this picture a little more accurately as there appear to be later model T’s in the photo.

Anyone...

I developed a knock on the first day of the national tour in Spokane, WA.
That put me in the trailer and sent me home.

Pulled the engine and this is what we found.
 
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This is the first time that I have had a broken drum presented itself as a knock.
The drum is cracked across the face and one adjacent web is cracked.
The break...

Should these numbers be higher due to inflation? If so, how much? If they should be higher, should some be increased more than others? Which ones and how much? Or are these still valid evaluations?

This is what caused me to ask:

With all due respect, this article does not take inflation in consideration. Nor the fact that some things, such...

I'm not sure if this qualifies as Model T related, but it came with several fruit boxes filled with T parts.

I've been scratching my head??? Any ideas? It either bolts to the wall or ceiling, and the wheels roll around inside of the triangle. IMG_20210821_072334274.jpg IMG_20210821_072228677.jpg

Fun day today. The Nation's Capital Model T Ford Club came all the way down for the Flying Circus. The got to drive their cars on the airfield in front of the audience. It was a fun day. Took some pictures.

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Do anyone know where I can buy a 12 Volt Cut Out / Voltage Regulator? Mack's , Lang's and Snyder's don't seem to have one in stock. I an going to use a 12 Volt Battery on my 1924 Model TT Truck. Have the light bulbs and battery just need the cut out. Thanks

Hi everyone,
Dad recently dropped off a box of stuff that I'd long forgotten that I had. In it was a switch panel with what I think is a voltage regulator? It's got 3 wires, Bright, Dim and unknown.

Several questions.
1. Is it a volt regulator?
2. Is it worth salvaging?
3. Can they be repaired?
4. What years would it be relevant for?

Kind...

I have an oil leak. Its been there for years, but never noticed a large loss of a lot of oil.

How common are oil leaks with a Model T?
How do you locate the leak?
Where is a leak most likely to occur from a Model T? Charles Huston12644746_774556356007535_8596332285775933879_n.jpg

Just got everything remounted back on the 23 . I tried to fit the key way on to the new axles, but the slot where the key way fits is to tight. Is is common that you have to fit the key way to the new axle ? They fit perfectly into the wheel hub.

Thanks to those who responded at the w/e when I was trying to identify the source of a misfire. I've now found the cause. The flapper on my Anderson style timer wasn't flapping! So, just out of contact on two cylinders. It's free now - if I slacken off the retaining nut a smidge, I guess it had tightened up of it's own accord. If I tighten to what...

How is everyone painting their hardware (nuts and bolts)? I'm painting the car with all the fenders, running boards, hood and trunk off but what do I do with the hardware? just press them in a piece of cardboard and spray them when doing the car?

Also what paint are you using in the trunk and floors?

I havent seen this truck and its too far to view but I'm helping a guy to get a 25 TT back on the road via email.
Its a wooden flat deck with no cab on it yet and single speed diff.
He said he can't push it around the garage.
Is it just a simple rear brake grabbing (I havent suggested to check for that yet) or is it because of the extra weight,...

How do you shift a Rocky Mountain Transmission on my new 1924 TT Truck?
Thanks

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After receiving brilliant advice on refinishing my 1911 Touring Car's two-piece firewall from several generous and well seasoned Model T-ers, I will be proceeding with the following products;

Laurel Mountain Forge Brand Cherry Stain , 4oz $31.13 including shipping. Contact; rschreiber@laurelmountainforge.com
and
Epifanes Brand Clear Spar...

See this ignition switch on my 24 touring. Anyone ever seen one like it? spring contacts.jpg

OK so I was hunting around in some boxes of T parts and found this? Looks like it's for grabbing something. Any ideas??

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I need some help figuring out how to mount the gas tank located under the driver's seat on my '21 Center Door. Does it sit on top of the floorboards and be held in place by the driver's seat and if so how is it bonded to the car's frame? I can't find any photos online or an explanation on how it is attached? If you can post some pictures that...

New T owner, drove my car maybe a few thundered yards and found I needed to replace the bands, I used wood bands, new springs and other misc bits, adjusted the clutch and bands per the service manual, drove it and made minor adjustments to what I think is right but never owning a Model T before I just don't know. I'm a little worried because when...

Hi all looking for some help.
I am working on a speedster in australia that has a backfire issue.

It is running a stipe 280 camshaft with 7.5 degree advanced cam gear, frontenac head high compression piston and distributor.

I have tried with both zenith carby and su carby.

Its issue is it splutters and backfires changing ignition timing doesnt...

I recently purchased a 1916 coupelet. I understand about 60 of the 1915, 1916 and 1917 coupelets with the folding top are in existence. I think it would be interesting to find out how many of the coupelets with the folding top are owned by MTFCA members or by non-members that members know about.
A photo or two of your coupelet along with a...

A new video from the guy on the west coast that is scratch building a touring body for his 1913 Model T. Give it and all his related videos a look! :)

All, sorry for the OT post but please indulge me:

After 18 months, I am shaving my Covid beard on 8/21. Proceeds raised will benefit the American Cancer Society’s efforts to do early cancer screening. As you may know, cancer did not go away because of Covid. But people did early cancer screening at a significantly lower rate than before Covid for...

We finally got my 1916 coupelet running very well. By we I mean me and a couple of Model T club guys who were very helpful. After a carburetor problem developed I replaced the carb with another 1916 carb rebuilt by Corey Walker I had laying around. The car starts very easily now, either when I turn the key to battery or on the second pull of the...

Recommendations for the best heat resistant paint to hold up on my 1914 kerosene and acetylene lamps, please.

Thanks in advance.

Pulled out my hubs today as there was some oil on the axle nut and found the safety hub O ring was broke. Would someone know what size it is? I tried one I have and it was to thick. Thank you.

Searching for wiring diagram and source for replacement transformer ( 110V, 60 cycle, 15V, 25 watts).
Have template for the 'Change Every 10,000 Miles' - an easy fix.
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Just for a theoretical discussion I'll make up some numbers. Let's say 50/50 antifreeze keeps my Model T's operating temperature down to 190º. Some folks claim that Product X will lower that to 180º. Is that better? Why? A related question: How cool is too cool?

After leaving work today, I spotted what looked like a T Touring leaving Pinelawn cemetery in Farmingdale Long Island. Anyone from here?

where can i purchase the hardware for a wooden pickup bed? without having to buy a whole kit.

My Roadster came with a bunch of boxes of extracted/excess parts, I've managed to sort most of the rest but I still have no idea what these two are. Any help?

Oh the things you find while looking at other things! Remember I'm a T-novice so please be kind if I am asking a stupid question. I was watching a video somewhere and noticed that when the handbrake lever was pulled back the forward pedal moved as did the brake pedal. I could not remember my brake pedal applying itself when the handbrake was...

Last week I took my T around the block and hit a huge bump. It was big enough that we caught some air and I was cringing the entire time lol. I got out and made sure everything was ok and continued with my ride, after I was done I parked it for a week and now it's running very rough and exhaust is a little smoky. It ran fine when I parked it any...

I have 1919 Roadster than needs a proper wiring diagram. I'm attempting to make my own, but the differences from other non-starter cars makes it a bit confusing, as I have a steering wheel mounted horn/light switch and a coil box ignition as well, and I need better references. Any graphics will do.

I'm mainly confused about how the coil box...

I got this tail light from a box of miscellaneous parts from the major donor to my Model T project. I’m guessing there is a clear lens that goes here. Any input? I’m planning to use this as a brake light (perhaps LED) as I have an oil lamp as my tail light.

So I looked up how the rear tail light on my 26/7 touring is supposed to go. I have the stock tail light with the license plate bracket. I'm using this kit and want to be sure I've got it right. Looking at the diagrams I can't see all. Looks like the 2 of grommets with wire (ties) go on either side of the battery box. and the spring with the three...

Well, I recently purchased, for a very modest price off of Tbay, a 1922 Ford Manual for our 1922 Center Door. I was well pleased with my new (to me) manual, and, as I thumbed through it, was surprised to find an original Invoice for the sale of (what I think is) a used 1922 (speculating here) RPU (also speculating because the Invoice only...

Hello fellow Model T-ers,

Yesterday, Saint Westminster helped me replace the six brass solid rivets in my 1911 steering column cup without removing it from the car. After and Before pictures below.

Step 1; With all innards removed except for the steering shaft head, we drilled out only 3 of the loose rivets (every other one) using 3...

We have a 1926 improved touring. We are changing our wooden wheels to the metal spoke wheels. The gear that is attached to the wooden wheel has screws into the wood. How is this gear attached to the metal hub? Is there another gear or a method to attach this gear to the hub?
Thanks for any help.
Nick

I received my acceptance emails for the Old Car Festival, and in the fine print, there is a link to choose your arrival sign up time. They are very time specific, so you need to check when you can be there and sign up soon. They have, by my count, 1100 slots to choose from, starting Thursday and going to noon on Saturday. All have plenty of...

I have a 26 T engine that has been fully rebuilt a couple of years ago. It is missing on #1 cylinder because when I short out the plug it slows the engine down very little. Compression is 52 lbs across the cylinders(dry) I didn't do it wet. Has new plugs, wires, Anderson Timer and I have changed the coils out and still have the same issue. I have...

I have used the yellow teflon tape on two of my cars. I wouldn't recommend using this, as it had failed after one to two years of service.
What I have found to take it's place is Gasoila. It is a thick liquid that is applied with a brush. I'm anxious to see how it works out.

I need help I'm in over my head I guess I've done everything you can do to make this car run right and it still has a miss rebuilt coils coil box two different sets of spark plugs two different timers two different sets of spark plug wires car totally rewired two different professionally rebuild carburetors this thing starts so easy it's...

Hello, I was hoping to ask a couple questions about the Model T’s performance. I’m researching it and need some information if you don’t mind.

First question was how long do you believe it takes for the Model T took to reach it’s top speed..

And the other question is, how fast did it go in reverse, and how long do you think it took to reach the...

After working out of town the last couple weeks, I look forward to T time on weekends. Today I drove The Big Green Truck to the steam and gas show. There were a couple A doodle bugs and a 27 chevy bug. I was the only farm truch which was suprising to me. Roaming around I took a couple photos. 20210814_121830.jpg 20210814_121841.jpg...

I have a 1922 Touring car that I have been trying to get smoothed out and get rid of a miss or hesitation. I met a bunch of guys yesterday at an event and even followed up with a phone call today with one of them and he has been great swapping pictures and walking me through some things. I have the major miss taken care of but it still seems to be...

Saturday, September 25, 2021, Auction
3 miles south of Brookvillle, Ohio

The following Ford vehicles and Ford parts will be sold by John Muncy & Associates auctioneers ( at a public auction to be held at 2898 Johnsville-Brookville Road (3 miles south of Brookville, Ohio) on Saturday, September 25, 2021, beginning at 10:00 AM. Vehicles will be...

So I will be rebuilding the transmission on my 1927 Touring this winter, its shot, what should I be checking on the engine while it is out, the engine runs great and starts the first time every time, what should I look for to decide if it can be refurbished or if it needs to be rebuilt. The car has a bad vibration but I can't be positive its the...

Picked up my 1924 Model TT One ton Truck. Fully restored. Rocky Mountain Transmission. This is my 5th Model T Ford over the years. Tops out at about 28 MPH. . 0 to 25 in 1.5 minuets. Ha Ha Ha . Mark

Hi everyone,

I need to make the wooden mount blocks but the ones that were in mine basically were sawdust and some were missing. Has anyone got a photo of them installed and has anyone got the dimensions of the blocks and the cutouts so I can make some? Were there any under the running boards?

I have a 1926 T Coupe.

Many thanks in advance,

The front tires on my 1924 TT Truck are 5.25 X 21 . What is the proper tire pressure? The rear tires are 6.50 X 20 and say 50 LBS single and 60 LBS dully. Thanks Mark

Gents
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Have been trying to remove the universal and ball covering from 1907 Model N.
I removed the grease access screws from each side and note there is a slotted screw head bolt.
I can turn it but it does not thread out.
Is it a pin that needs to be driven out?
The ball is damaged so would like to repair or replace.

Any suggestions???
Fred

Who in or near the great Northwest is pouring babbitt? Dave Johnson is no longer (at least for now) pouring babbitt which kind of leaves us in a bind.

Is there too much bling here? DSCN1342.JPG DSCN1341.JPG

I was contemplating selling at the October swap meet and was wondering what kind if interest it was drawing? There was a great turnout in May, anyone goin in October?

Andy

Will an open spool fit on a housing that was made for a closed spool? I see the opposite will not fit. But I have a later spool and I was wondering if it would fit on an earlier housing.

Thanks

I am putting my grandfather's 1923 coupe back together after it has been apart for about 50 years. I have just about all the parts, but I am not sure if I am missing any of the wood pieces for the interior/seat frame. Does anyone have pictures of how the wood goes, so I can see what I am missing and how it goes together. Drawings of the pieces...

Hi all, probably a little controversial but we are glad to bring another T to life. 20210302_151202.jpg

I just found out that the wide brake drum I have in one of my transmission does not have the lug shoes! I am pretty sure that this is not a later aftermarket drum as it was restored last around 1970 and we just did not buy new parts from the US vendors (only Snyders was known over here) as it was pretty complicated and a lengthy process. And good...

There’s a short story on the car site Jalopnik today that says on this day in 1899 Henry quit Edison to start a car company. It’s quite short but appears to have a number of bloopers in it. As usual.

Does anyone know what the proper measurement of the steel gland rings are for intake/exhaust manifolds? Im looking for how thick they are from front to rear surfaces.
I have rings that do not allow copper rings to seat properly. 16-54563-1.jpg

A known supplier, Brassworks, entering into the Model T gas tank market.

Darin

Does anyone remember a post from several years ago about a machine that made joints to put wood pieces together to make larger pieces of wood?

The touring body I disassembled when I was originally restoring my Touring had wood structure pieces that were made using a machine that created interlocking joints to create the finished piece.

My...

I can not get this left side rear wheel to go on any further. It feels like it is agaist somthing solid. The right side is all the way on. Whar can the problem be? This is a 22. ThNks, Art

What would be involved in mounting Model A wheels on Model T to replace wood wheels ?

I can't figure out what the ends of my luggage rack are supposed to attach to?

NOT SURE OF ITS YEAR- IM LOOKING AT IT THROUGH PICTURES, I KNOW IT A CHEVROLET BECAUSE WE HAD A DOODLBUG WITH 27 CHEV, ENGINE IN IT, THIS ENGINE IS THE SAME TYPE, I'M THINKING OF THE HEAD, I UNDERSTAND FOLKS USE THEM TO MAKE A OVER HEAD VALVE SYSTEM'S ON THE MODEL T.WITH THE CHEVY HEAD, WOULD IT BE WORTH MY WHILE TO GO AFTER THIS ENGINE, ALSO IS...

I am collecting photos of the 1926/1927 Improved Ford Runabout in all factory colour combinations. I would appreciate your photos of 1926/1927 Runabouts in any of the colour combinations outlined below. My research suggests this table is complete and accurate (let me know if you have other info!).
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Sources:
One...

Hope to get some help. I have a model T Ford front axle it has a slight curve to it, accident or design?
Any help would be appreciated. Is there a front and back?
Thanks!!
Steve

Has anyone ever tried putting one of these setups on a Model T ?

I am updating and cleaning up the 30+ year old wiring in my Tourer, mostly so that it looks nice. While going through the wiring, a previous owner has run a red wire from the 'coil' location on the ignition switch, to the coilbox (I think that's the 'Mag lug its attached to). This is a 1920 engine and the car has a starter and generator,...

I have a rear wheel and front wheel on my 1915 Model T Roadster that wobble . Spokes appear to be warped, not loose. Who do you recommend to have them checked out and re-spoked? Original wooden spoke wheels.

Thanks

David

I placed an add for a cowl and some of the questions I am getting make me think that this may not be as easy as I thought. I appeared to me I could just grind the rivets off and unbolt a few things and the cowl should come off, is this correct or is there a lot more to it. The car is completely assembled.

I’ve read some on the earlier forum about Dunn counterweights. Seems like a good idea to me.
As long as they are fit properly I would add.
What do you think ?

Stole this pic from the old forum...

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help can someone show me a picture of what the support for my truck seat should be. i have the original springs, but all there is to support the springs is the netal frame around the front, but at the back there is just a 1 inch thick by 4 inch wide board that is attached to the cab with 2 hindges.

john

I started work this morning on an issue with my reasonably new Lang's Anderson flapper type timer, which was only sparking on two cylinders. Took the cover out and cleaned it. I then had no spark at all! I checked the voltage at the little flapper itself, with the cover off and it isn't showing 6v, just a few mV. I'm assuming that should be 6v at...

I have a Stewart speedometer I would like to install in my 1915 runabout. From what I've read, the black face and the H date code identify it as a 1916 Model 100. I'm not pure enough to care about it being a year later than the car. I would like to install it and use it so I don't have to rely on a less than reliable bike speedometer. Those are...