MTFCA Forum

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Which is the best to use, the 3 hole gaskets with the internal rings or the individual flat metal gasket with the internal rings?
I know it is a personal preference but which is the most used?

My car has threaded rod and nuts for the pivot bolts for the top iron, I bought Pivot bolts from Snyder's T-3861 Top Iron Mounting Studs They are longer which I was hoping for but I can't pull the top out far enough to get it off the old stud, I'm trying with the top down if that matters.
Is there a trick to this, can anyone tell me what the...

When looking into the sediment bulb I see the hole in the shut off does not line up with the hole in housing, is this the norm?

Today I got the coupelet outside for the first time since buying it. A fellow T club member came over with a spare front wheel to put on the car as the one that came with the car was flat and needs a new tube. I have polished brass, buffed some paint, changed the engine oil, made some pieces for the inside of the turtledeck, repaired the latch on...

Can anyone tell me what the diameter is of the headlight lens used in 1920. Also the thickness of the glass. I need to get new lenses cut. Thanks for any help

While on patrol yesterday driving past an old junk yard I see this scrapper using a Weaver Baloon Tire Spreader. I had to stop. He uses this daily for fixing tires.
This is T era?
He also has a Weaver wrecker boom, frame and gears look good except one boom arm welded. Gears good n turns fine.
He's willing to sell!
Any info on the value of these?

I have new commutator wiring coming but I am in need of the clip that fastens to the front of the engine to hold the wire loom. See the arrow in the photo below.

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I have not found a part number and the clips sold by the vendors look like they are supposed to hold wires against the firewall. I can make one (are there two?) or...

Looking for ideas for locking down my “ C “ cab while on a tour, when vehicle is parked in hotel parking lot overnight & loading on trailer isn’t an option. Thanks for your help!! 5DAEF5CC-0B54-45A0-9D9C-D9B417AB3E13.jpeg

If you were a vendor at The Tulare Pee-War Swap Meet
in May - if you want to keep the same space for
October - you have until July 15th to do it !

A minimum of 200 vendor spaces are available.

FJ

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I’m “attacking” the box on my 27 rpu. I have a new rear U channel and am contemplating the attachment. I can buy the appropriate steel rivets locally. The issue (as I see it) is that the heads show (actually both sides show)! Reriveting a frame is fairly easy as they really don’t show when you are finished.
I am thinking about hitting them with...

I'm working on a speedster and want to use a pressurized fuel system with a hand pump. Where can I get a pressure gauge that will read that low? I'm guessing I want something that reads 0-5 lbs. What should the pressure be on a sealed unit? 1-2 lbs?

My friend and I are replacing the 26-27 timing cover on the 1922 that he recently bought with a correct one. Looking at the neoprene seal that goes on the camshaft we have a question. It has been suggested to install it using a very thin amount of J B weld around the circumference as a little added insurance. What do you do?

Ford/K-W ignition coils used 1913-1927 are the most prevalent Model T coils in use today. What is the second most prevalent type of pre-1913 Model T coil in use today and how common they are? Is it Heinze, Kingston, J&B or other coil?

The early coils are significantly more challenging to adjust for equal and consistent firing Time due to the lack...

Virginia and Nevada Cities in Montana have inspired me since I was about 10 years old. We were there this weekend and I was pleased to see many of Charles Bovey’s creations have remained unchanged in the 60 years I have known them. Charley saw a wonderful old building being torn down and asked why. He started saving old buildings and the things...

My friend and I are rebuilding a brass L4 carburetor. I understand there is a cork that goes under the top screw to act as a bumper for the flapper (per langs catalog) but I've found no mention of it in the MTFCA carburetor book or other articles. Can anyone enlighten me?

Do many people drive their Ts to this event?

Is there a car show aspect to it, or would I just be parking in a lot next to a bunch of SUVs?

This will be my first time going.

Seems like a good excuse to drive the T.

Thanks
Jerod

I have a TiltLok locking fatman steering wheel that I don't intend to keep but first wanted to make sure it works properly. It appears that when the key is rotated it shoves a pin in that prevents the center portion of the wheel hub from rotating. When the key is rotated the other way, the pin is retraced and the wheel spins on the hub thus the...

I know a Model T without any oil leak do not existe but... .

At this time I am working on a 1912 model T engine with a good oil leak.
The oil appears on the right side, between the two bolt where the engine and the hoghead come together. I thought it were the gaskets and took the engine out and replaced all the gaskets at the botom of the engine...

I was recently given a tube of Hagerty metal polish. Never heard of it before. It's made in the USA, and has been in business for over 100 years. Doesn't even have a bar code on the tube, but does have an 800 number. Works well, and doesn't seem to have any abrasives.

I've seen references to this Ford publication for some time, but have not located a copy. The article below mentions that it is/was a 60 page brochure, and I'm sure it would be a great document to reproduce. If anyone has seen one, or knows of any literature collector who may have a copy, please let me know.
Thanks,
Rob...

I need to re-line the AC auxiliary brakes on my '20 speedster, so I must remove the 1919 or so Hays wire wheels. The passenger side was removed without an issue, but the wheel on the driver's side won't budge.

What can I do to remove the hub? Is there a hub puller made specifically for these early wires?

Thanks, David

What is a good source for glass for the 26-27 Model T Coupe?
I checked on Macs and Vintage Glass but am wondering if anything else is out there.

I found so many things of interest on this PDF link below , accessory items , lots of items. I'm sure many have seen it but for others like myself that had not, it's worth looking at. Speedster crowd look at page 69 onward (or page 71on pdf).

It supposedly allows use of an NH without punching a hole in the block Anyone use it and could send me a few pictures of how it is installed??

David Kriegel Mishawaka IN dakriegel@yahoo.com

Looking for advice. My 1921 TT is weeping from the core plugs.Is it possible to replace them in situ, I.e. without removing the inlet or exhaust manifolds?. Any advice or opinions would be appreciated, thanks.

Ruckstell used three different styles of patent plates that I'm aware of. The two rectangular issues are to my knowledge early and late. The first ones have a raised area in the upper R.H. corner for a patent date, and the serial number is at the top L.H. side. Mine is serial number 6,345. I'm sure there are earlier examples out there? When the...

Hi folks.

So I've been focused on the disassembly of my 1926 Roadster pickup, and am at the stage now where I am working on rebuilding the driveshaft/tube and rear end. (Or trying to at least)

The axles on mine are shot, one has a shattered key way and the other is deeply worn so I purchased new axles and am now facing the seemingly...

France, and I took the T around the city to look for a vantage point to watch the fireworks over Rochester last night. We found a nice little park on the edge of the Genesee river. There were about fifty other cars there and lots of people milling around, sitting in lawn chairs .. on the ground and walking along the river. The display was...

I have a Rands brass windshield with a larger section at the bottom and smaller section at the top. I believe it to be original but not sure. It has a Rands tag but I know those have been reproduced, It came with plate glass I have already removed it which is what threw me off as to if this wasn't a repo windshield. The hinges are Rands type but...

The passenger side door on my 1926 coupe sags a little so that the body belt on the door is about 1/4” lower than the body belt on the body. It does, however, latch properly. I need to raise the door so the the belts are even. What is the method by which this can be done? I am thinking that the top hinge can be bent slightly forward and the bottom...

I know you can get all white and all black but does any company offer a whitewall Model T Tire? I have see them in photos but I cannot find any for sale.

Thanks
Ron

I have a friend who recently bought a 26 Roadster Pickup on line. When it arrived, he found that it is missing the dash panel. Not the small switch panel, but the actual metal dash panel that the switch panel mounts in that runs from side to side. Is anyone reproducing these panels or will he have to try to find a used one?

My friend needs to check his differential. I did not realize that a 27 needs an allen wrench to open the drain on his car. Can you tell me what size wrench I need? ........If it has been a long time and it does not want to loosen up, what is the best way to get that loose? I do not know if I want to heat that area or if I should just try an...

I never knew these existed until I saw this ad in the May 1926 Ford Dealer magazine. Does anyone out there own one, or even seen one? Stevens transmission stand 001.jpg

I'm a criminal lawyer and last year when the Covid shutdown happened I didn't have anything to do. Court was closed, bars and restaurants were closed so nobody was going out drinking and then exercising bad judgment so the police were not arresting anybody.

I was very upset. :P

Because my @1922/23 Touring wasn't running great I decided to...

Has anybody here used the door wood kit for a 23 runabout? How is the quality and fit?

Thanks,
Stephen

I have the original front wheel bearings on my 15. While I was changing out my front tire today and notice too much play in them. The difference between too much play and too tight seems to be only a 1/4 of a turn of the nut. Is this normal? Lang’s show a cheaper version of the the Timken roller bearing set with a two piece outer bearing part #...

To para-phrase Stanton Howe For those of you who like this sort of thing, this is what you will like (I hope I got it right.)
It is about a see-through carburetor viewed by a slow speed camera. I found it pretty fascinating. I wonder what Stan would say about it?

Spent the winter rebuilding drive shaft and rear axle.
Relined brakes
Painted wire wheels red .....to make her zazzy .
Took a shake down run down to the Town train station (Circa 1910).

Hello to all, does anyone know the height of the wood bows in the iron sockets on the 14 T touring. Also the measurement of the top irons.

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Thanks Bill for a really great swap meet. Great venue, lots of stuff to buy at really good prices. I saw all my old Bakersfield friends. Looking forward to next year! Everyone at the AG center was great.

In a previous Forum post, I mentioned that I had two binders with T Service Bulletin reprints (the ones the MTFCI reprinted at one time). The two sets of bulletins were incomplete; they only went from 1919 (the first year Ford printed them) to 1922. I have one set that is complete that I am copying to complete the two sets. At the time of my...

No connection, but something different;

Never seen one of these before.

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This is the best I could do with a photo from the Virginia City, MT Museum. It was at an odd angle with glare. The license plate is either a '24 or '26 considering the Coupe in the doorway.
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This would have been long after the 1860's Gold Boom and after the dredges quit operating in 1922. Only small-scale sluicing operations occurred...

I found this post card years ago. This seems like a good day to post it.
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Which of these would work better to get the rust out of my 23 block that has been sitting forever? CLR, Thermocure (made by Evaporust) or Evaporust itself? Thanks. John

Did Henry ever paint pinstripes on the Tudor Model T's? Or is this something the owners did? Years that were painted if Henry did it?

Looking for early touring rear fender brackets around Aitkin, Mn. Mike 208 520 4892 thanks

Good evening, I am experiencing timer issues and looking for some advice. Quick backstory, 1915 touring with converted truck bed. No serial number on the block, but the timer has the oil cup on it. Runs on battery only. Always 3 to 4 notches down started and idled nice. Now barely will start and when I get it going to run smooth it is all the way...

I use a small 12 volt battery to Buzz my coils:

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What gauge wire should I use between the battery and the coil box on a 1915 non starter car?

Today I went to work on the 1923 touring that died from a shattered low drum. All I've done so far is take the magneto parts off the flywheel, clean up all the parts, and remove all the shredded band lining.

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The flywheel is toast. That pin is out because it spun and wallowed out the hole, making for a a wobbly gear. The...

Today I went hunting for new triple gears, and these are all I found.

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I've arranged them here in three sets: left, center and right. The weights within each set are all quite close, so balancing them should be easy. But some have loose rivets. In a couple it's obvious. In some others, if there's any looseness it's so little...

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Found this when I checked out underneath.

Is there any illustrated assembly drawings for drive shaft assembly?
My real interest is the drive shaft spool that holds the pinion bearing assembly.
What would be used for flat washers or shims between the end of the Hyatt bearing and the pinion nut.

Ready for the 4th parade.

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Here a ‘14 with a fancy dress radiator, an American flag on one fender and a ‘Liberty Bell’ signal on the other (with Eagle topper for extra Freedom)

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Wild Cherry II took the crown today at the speedster reunion. First time a T race car has won there we are told.

Hi all,
I'm trying to understand how the priming and adjusting rod works. It adjusts the air fuel mixture on the Holley, right? And attached to this rod is a clip for the wire to the choke to adjust the choke, right? When one turns the rod from the dashboard, aren't you adjusting both at the same time? On my 27 Toudor the clip has a screw (not...

Happy Independence day weekend to all! I have a question regarding the throttle rod running through the block from the steering wheel to the carb. This is on a 1924 model. There is a distinct bend of about 10 degrees a little less than 2 inches from one end. My question is: Does this end go to the carburetor or the steering column? I am thinking...

Happy Canada Day to all our fellow Canadians today!!!
Fly your maple leaf flag on your Model T today....
Harry Lillo
Calgary

I have an OF body which was sold to me on the cheap because the low speed and high speed needles were missing from it. The only place to get replacements would be from another Stromberg, right? Wrong. I felt that it would be a shame to leave it in that condition and felt there would be no net gain to my stable by stripping another OF to save this...

After 40+ lucky years, I lost a band washer while removing.

A week ago last Sunday. Tink, slide, bloop. Its gone. Many swear words, throw a wrench, more swear words, resignation and walk of shame.
Never happened before, what do I do? Think a bit. Form a plan!

This is a fresh motor, well sealed, already installed completely. Ready to run. What a...

Does anyone have info on adjusting the economizer arm on a Stromberg RF carb? It's run from a cam on the throttle shaft similar to the one on an OF but the RF cam does not have a slope and just runs parallel to the rollers on the arm. It's supposed to richen the mix as the throttle opens but the position stays the same as the cam is flat. Thanks...

Sorting through a lot of T parts I purchased from a long time T collectors estate and came upon this linkage of sorts. My best guess is an accessory foot throttle but not entirely sure how it would hook up. The 1 round button on the end of one of the rods reminds me of a model A accelerator pedal. The half circle is stamped W&J Carson Inc. Buffalo...

Hi all,
I’ve just read in the classifieds about the availability of covers for the two piece timers
How many of you still use this style from the real early models and have you modified them in any way? Are they reliable
and what advantages/ disadvantages are there.
I remember Warwick in Melbourne was experimenting with upgrades many years ago for...

Hello
I am currently in the process of overhauling the transmission of my model t.
have new drums and a new starter wreath and new gearshaft and many other parts. I also convert to slinger kit.
my real question is.
Do I really have to drum and balance the flywheel statically now? is that really necessary with such a low-revving engine?
if so how...

Anyone know the brand/manufacturer of this wheel? The bolt mounting holes are different in that it has slots. One of the the clamps is marked Jaxson. Other clamps are not marked. Also if anyone has an identical wheel for sale, I would be interested in buying it. If 2 are available, I'll buy both. Clamps too. Any info is appreciated. Ron's Model T...

I took a short spin late yesterday. Upon return, my wife said one headlight wasn't burning. High beam OK but nothing on DIM. I disconnected the plug and verified power present. Checked resistance looking into the head lamp socket. One element was open circuit. Removed the bulb and verified by measurement directly on the bulb that one element was...

Is the Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village definitely going to happen? I just got information from the HCCA that it is, but since I'm coming from Calfornia, I really need to know!

Can anyone point me to
1. Someone who rebuild vaporizer carbs or

2. Has any links on how to adjust and clean them

3. Any resource literature

I have a 1927 that the owner did start and drive up on my car trailers. I AM DOING something really wrong as I can not get it to start

I called Snyder's they do not do rebuilds

It just seems like it...

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A long time Model T-er and I are going to attempt to re-magnetize my 1915 magneto without removing the engine by using a compass and three 12 volt batteries, ...or maybe the voltage from his welder. Has anyone done this before? Are there any pitfalls to watch out for? Thank you in advance for any advice you may be able to give us.
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Knock in the engine. At first it sounded like the center main. Removed one shim on each side. Then it sounded like number r cylinder. Pulled one shim each side.
Now it sou vs like number one cylinder.

Ideas as to why it seems to be migrating?

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You often see cars, like Jeeps, with the spare tire mounted on the tailgate and covered by a slip cover with writing on it, usually the name of the dealership where the vehicle was bought.

I'd like to do a similar thing with my Model T.

Can anyone tell me where I could find a tire cover for a 30 x 3 1/2 tire? One made of a material I can...

I'm trying to get this ignition apart. What year would this be? IMG_20210702_101213555.jpg IMG_20210702_101208413.jpg

I have successfully recharged the magneto in a number of Model T's according to the procedure detailed in MTFCA Electrical System Book.

Looking at a tourer for a friend, with the compass located on the correct position of the hogs head it constantly points north even turning the flywheel there is never a south, there may be a very slight...

I have this bracket on the front of my 1927 engine and I have not been able to figure out what it was for, any ideas?
Bruce

Two months ago today we drove this little tour.

These are pictures from Wicked Car Magazine. I didn't know they were taking our pictures. This was during the Red Carpet Corridor Tour. Taylor, Cheryl and two of our Granddaughters were in the car too. It was a fun trip. We only made it as far as Pontiac, IL because we can't go that fast. The Blue's...

Should they be tightened all the way and then backed off until you can install the cotter pin or should they be backed off more than that?

Why did Ford switch from 4 holes to 2 on the handbrake quadrant? Is there any design benefits from the change or dimension changes to the quadrant?

All bushing tolerances for the Model T Ford transmission are .002 for a new job and .005 for a repair job.
Wasn't assembly at the factory the only new job? Aren't all transmission overhauls now repair jobs?

I can not get the micrometer on the tail shaft to get an accurate measurement. I am told that the end of the shaft is normally square but mine has a rounded off face. Not much but maybe an 1/8 rounded end. I can get the micrometer into the shaft be not far beyond the rounded off end.

So I have a front wheel with a lot of side to side runout. I found a very nice looking wheel I want to try.... but it looks like the hub is out farther than my others and the spokes seem to be bowed the same way. I see no evidence of it shifting. The clear is not showing any marks.
Can I loosen the hub bolts and push it straight and retighten ?...

I recently purchased a little ‘26 coupé. Nice car, but the previous owner made certain “updates”.

Most notably he changed the electrical system over to 12 volt. Now, since this car has no magneto, the coils work splendidly on 12 volts, but I really worry about the way that the Bendix crashes into the ring gear when I press the starter button....

I saw a pic online of this neat homemade tire stretcher. It is made from cut down motorcycle rims attached to vintage car jacks. Your could easily make something similar using junk T rims too.

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What bolts wear used to bolt down the turtle deck on a 23 ?

Hi All,

I have a 22/23 centre door body in storage and just wondering should it run a high or low radiator/firewall ?

I found a good bonnet/hood but its a low one.

Cheers

Andrew

Thanks to all the vendors and organizers at Luray this year - what a great event and I spent too much $ (you're welcome). Shhh don't get too big. Anyway, I picked up this old sol lamp but could not figure out how to break it down to clean and restore it. Finally prying it enough - gently - i was able to get the switch plunger out, and realized the...

Picked this up at a flea market several weeks ago. Could not get the lid off,....the jar finally broke. Lucky I did not get cut. p1010021 (1).JPG

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I have an 1911 and 1912 and just changed them from Holly NH carbs to Holly Gs. I seems that the carburetor control rods are a little bit to short to get a low idle. Both cars are the same, maybe short by 1/8 . My control rods are adjustable with thread on the steering side and I have them out as far as I dare. Rods are fairly straight so no more...