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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here
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AdminJeff » Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am
In the ongoing quest of reducing forum clutter and keeping the topics relevant to the Model T in the Model T forum, this is the new place to ask for all help on the Forums.
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Fitting core plugs, freeze plugs or welch plugs in situ
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Virtus » Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:05 pm
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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.
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Core plugs fitted this morning without removing any manifolds. A test run was needed to check for leaks. I thought it best to kill two birds with one stone by driving to the Local Hostelry for a pint of Guinness. As you can see there are no puddles on the carpark , success.
Thanks for all the advice, another skill mastered!
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Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:44 pm
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Ruckstell Patent Plates
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Original Smith » Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:35 pm
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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...
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Another style of Ruckstell plate. On my 1921 righthand drive Manchester built TT
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Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:22 pm
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Rear End Rebuild
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ModelTGal » Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:53 am
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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...
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Good catch Steve!!!!!
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Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:51 pm
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A 4th of July Salute
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Mark Osterman » Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:30 pm
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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...
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Way to go!
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Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:11 pm
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Help ID this "Rands Windshield Hinge"
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Tbird » Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:30 am
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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...
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If you look closely at the last photo you will see that the nuts do not sit in a recess. The reproduction hinges I have seen have that flat bottomed recess created by plunging an end mill into the brass. This makes a perfect stress riser at the sharp edge so created, and I have had two such hinges crack from this point.
Allan from down under.
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Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:45 pm
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Aligning the door on a 1926 coupe
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jiminbartow » Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:43 pm
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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...
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Jerry makes a good point about placing the shims. Either side of the hinge will do, providing it is the same side for each hinge.
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Tue Jul 06, 2021 7:26 pm
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Whitewall Tires
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Model T Ron » Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:14 am
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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
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No argument about the addition of carbon that makes them last longer. But my argument about white tires is they're not white through and through look at the pic...and you tell me if you don't think this is a topical application of white! And as such, maybe this is why they don't STAY white!?
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Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:18 pm
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Source for 26 Dash Panel Dash
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FundyTides » Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:38 am
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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?
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Thanks for the quick responses.
Bob: I gave the guy your phone number. His name is Sandy
Jim: Thanks but he wants a stock metal one.
Frank: I found the first one but the 2nd link leads to a Moto Meter
Here it is
He may need the dash bracket that goes under the steering wheel. Bob may have too
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Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:45 pm
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What size allen wrench to drain differential?
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DHort » Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:50 am
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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...
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Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:10 pm
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Stevens transmission stand
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R.V.Anderson » Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:18 pm
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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
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You might the main stand somewhere but finding the attachments will be harder. Good luck! The bench model might be easier to find but——————————!
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Tue Jul 06, 2021 2:07 pm
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Counting My Blessings
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paddy1998 » Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:03 pm
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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...
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Norman...thats because he used the I-timer. It uses coils and magneto. The E timer does not use the mag. It involves these special doo-dads mounted on each coil to bypass the coils as I understand it. I'm fairly electrically ignorant with this stuff! :lol: :roll:
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Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:49 am
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Door wood
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Stephen_heatherly » Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:27 pm
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Has anybody here used the door wood kit for a 23 runabout? How is the quality and fit?
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Stephen
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I’ve used the kit wood on my 1919 Roadster and 21 Touring with good success. My door sheet metal was in good shape so I could use sheet metal tools to bend out the bends to fit it and rebend back in place as I refit the wood to the doors.
The door wood kits are like the wood body structure kits. They won’t just drop into place and fit perfectly....
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Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:17 am
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Front wheel bearings
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Mountainrider » Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:42 pm
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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 #...
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I guess it wasn’t an issue. After looking at the shape of the races the difference between too loose and too tight is only a little bit of a turn. A friend has a NOS set of races. I compared mine to his and mine showed very little wear.
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Last post by Mountainrider
Tue Jul 06, 2021 6:02 am
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How a carburetor works-Video
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Herb Iffrig » Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:01 pm
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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?
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Pretty cool video, thanks.
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Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:51 am
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Happy 4th July MTFCA
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TFowler » Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:38 pm
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).
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:38 pm
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1914 top bow measurements
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jimuris » Sun Jun 27, 2021 7:33 pm
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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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Thank you very much, my #4 is 29 in. It is a repro set.
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:32 pm
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My new 27 rad neck
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Les Schubert » Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:26 pm
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Having observed Dean Yoder’s problem with a rad neck failure and considering that I hope to drive this car right across Canada next summer with a motometer, and considering it didn’t cost me more “out of pocket” than the flimsy one you can buy, the decision was easy!
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:11 pm
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Tulare swap meet Bill Bennett
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KimDobbins » Sat May 01, 2021 11:21 pm
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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.
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Thank You Bill & Jim
For taking the time to sit down for an interview 👍
YouTube video link @
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:54 pm
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Ford Service Bulletin Reprints
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ModelTWoods » Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:52 pm
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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...
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These are the two sets I am completing .
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:26 pm
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Ford Fathful oiler with exit tube on the left
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Mark Gregush » Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:15 pm
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No connection, but something different;
Never seen one of these before.
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Steve
not understanding the embarrass-face...no offense was taken! I articulated a conclusion and you supplied the explanation
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:24 pm
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Parade ready
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Dollisdad » Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:36 pm
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I’ll never drive a T in a parade again! I even had a cast iron Warford with underdrive and a Ruckstell but I still burned out low band !!! Parade was too long and too slow
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Last post by George House
Mon Jul 05, 2021 4:24 pm
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Old Photo - Flick's Garage
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Rich Eagle » Mon Jul 05, 2021 4:16 pm
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...
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 4:16 pm
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Looks Like 4th of July
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old_charley » Sun Jul 04, 2021 3:27 pm
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I found this post card years ago. This seems like a good day to post it.
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The Ford is a 1909 or 1910. Perhaps Aldrich is campaigning in an older car.
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:21 pm
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CLR, thermocure or evaporust?
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NY John T » Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:36 pm
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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
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Rust 911 is superior to Evaporust and much cheaper as it is a concentrate.
In checking this out....
Chelation Products:
Evapo-Rust at your hardware store for $25 a gallon.
Rust 911 concentrate doing the math, works out to about $4 a gallon. Could prove to be a economical choice depending on how long the solution will remain active.
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:59 pm
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Engine Oil
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Model T Ron » Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:00 pm
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So what kind of Engine Oil do you use in your T and how often do you change it?
Thanks
Ron
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...and remember, don't make love to Mary with Mabel on your mind!
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Last post by John Heaman
Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:16 pm
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Pinstripes on a Tudor
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DHort » Sun Jul 04, 2021 12:56 am
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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?
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Since Model T pinstriping was originally done by hand and time was of the essence in moving them off the assembly line, I doubt if all 1926-‘27 Model T’s were pinstriped and the route, color and appearance, while designated in detail by Ford, may have been left to the discretion of the pinstriper, depending on time and taste of the new owner...
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:39 am
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parts
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Mikes 1912 » Sun Jul 04, 2021 8:32 pm
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Looking for early touring rear fender brackets around Aitkin, Mn. Mike 208 520 4892 thanks
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I didn't look yet, but did you post this in the parts section ? You should. More exposure. At least now this will go to the top for a while.
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Last post by TWrenn
Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:57 am
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Model T on a 2-post lift
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RustyFords » Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:12 am
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Is it practical, advisable or even possible to place a Model T on a 2-post lift?
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If you are concerned about scratching paint on the frame and don't want to put a few rags on it you can use these.
How tall are those?
When installed an inch or so.
Huh?
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Last post by big2bird
Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:56 am
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Timer Troubles
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Brent Teltow » Sun Jul 04, 2021 6:44 pm
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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...
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One thing nice about the swivel end, in many times it is all you need to correct your timing. Sure beats the crap out if bending the rod! Thanks Scott for mentioning rod slop, that slipped my mind!
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:53 am
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What gauge wire to Buzz coils?
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WayneJ » Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:44 am
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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?
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Clarification; coils typically draw a peak current of about 6 Amperes when spark fires. The average current is much lower because the coil points get pulled open periodically by the resulting magnetic field, interrupting the flow of current, which causes the spark to fire, lowering the average coil current over time.
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Triple gear OK?
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Steve Jelf » Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:42 pm
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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...
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That makes sense Dan. I rarely find a worn/through the hardening/pitted/ three piece gear. They are tough to machine when balancing them. I usually resort to match weighing them before installing new bushes so there is less machining to do.
Allan from down under.
Use a small solid carbide mill between the rivets. Once you plunge about .030”...
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Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:06 am
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Triple gear question
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Steve Jelf » Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:17 pm
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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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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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Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:49 pm
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Bolt check
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Techmaven » Sun Jul 04, 2021 3:42 pm
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Found this when I checked out underneath.
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That little unused clip bolted to the frame should have a fuel line running through it.
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Drive shaft assembly
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John L » Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:14 pm
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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.
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The closed spool will only fit a 23 rear axle assembly if the flange on the back of the spool has been removed. If it has been together, presumably that has been done. If not, ????
Allan from down under.
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cgray78 » Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:40 am
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Hello there,
New to the forum. I bought my 1917 Touring from my grandfather about 6 years ago. It needed new fellows and spokes so I had them made/replaced by Calimer's Wheel Shop in PA. I only live 2 hours from him in Reading, PA. The spokes were always black from the time I was a baby. After they were replaced, I left them the natural hickory...
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I plan to get some wheels from Stutzman come tax time and those will stay natural with a varnish.
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Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:22 pm
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Old Photo - Liberty Bell for the 4th of July
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jeffstag » Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:03 pm
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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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Happy 4th of July.
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Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:16 pm
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Model T prevails at Lincoln!
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Erik Barrett » Fri Jun 25, 2021 4:15 pm
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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.
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Can someone post the other category winners and their times? Or a link if they are on the web?
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Last post by CamMan
Sun Jul 04, 2021 1:10 pm
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choke priming and adjusting rod question
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NY John T » Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:18 am
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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...
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Notice how the wire is bent just before it connects to the carburetor. I did mine the same way from a NOS original I have.
The set up in question has the wrong carb. the throttle & choke levers are the long, early type.(20-23) Not really important, but do require a dog leg bent in the choke rod to clear the second front choke rod.
The factory?...
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Sun Jul 04, 2021 12:30 pm
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Throttle Rod Question
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SurveyKing » Sat Jul 03, 2021 6:32 pm
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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...
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The bend goes closest to the steering column
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Last post by Bill Anziani
Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:39 pm
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Happy Canada Day
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Harry Lillo » Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:02 pm
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Happy Canada Day to all our fellow Canadians today!!!
Fly your maple leaf flag on your Model T today....
Harry Lillo
Calgary
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On one of my parents' early trips to Europe, I met them in France and drove them to Vimy Ridge. My dad had studied the battle and had a detailed map. With the battle map and the current road map, he figured out where the charge took place where Uncle Miller was wounded, and we walked through the field. Dad was eight years old when the battle took...
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:27 pm
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First Stromberg OF needle fresh off of assembly jig - New Pix, New Needle
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Scott_Conger » Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:21 am
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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...
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Bill Hoffer
If you have a complete Stromberg, you do not need these as they are not an item which wears out. I appreciate the sentiment and your interest, but don't want to foist something on someone if it isn't a needed part.
To all: thank you for the comments. They were an interesting project. The remainder of the run are listed in the...
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:20 pm
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Went Fishing
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speedytinc » Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:51 pm
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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...
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Obviously, this was an unrestored T - I'm a charter member of the Carbon Canyon Unrestored Model T Club - most of us couldn't afford a restored T many years ago & some of us had original & unrestored T's - it's a FUN club !
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:56 pm
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Stromberg RF adjustment
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Bruce Compton » Sat Jul 03, 2021 12:18 am
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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...
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I may have something. Give me a day or two and I will email you.
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Last post by BuddyTheRoadster
Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:20 pm
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Is this T related?
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catfishunter99 » Sat Jul 03, 2021 1:51 pm
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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...
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Sure looks to be a Model T foot feed.
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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sat Jul 03, 2021 1:57 pm
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Need photos of early 1909 water pump engine pans
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Tod Wirth, WI » Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:57 pm
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Hi everyone.
I am in need of some photos of the early 1909 water pump engine pan (pre-serial #2501). Not finding what I need with searches. I need to see how the brazing/welding/soldering around the deep tea cup, ball socket, pan ears, oil petcock holes and the back flange was finished (or not finished). I am not sure if the pan I am working on,...
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Anyone know someone with a T that is between serial number #1400 and #2500?? :cry:
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:12 am
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Early two piece timers
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Alan Long » Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:12 am
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...
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:12 am
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Engine and transmission questions
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4banger1988 » Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:35 pm
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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...
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If you do nothing else, static balance the flywheel- if you have no access to a machine shop or a balancing service, do as John said- use two main shafts- one out each side. Rest the shafts on 2 knife blades made from scrap metal. Heavy side will roll down. Use modeling clay on light side to balance, then drill holes on heavy side until flywheel...
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 2:42 am
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Has anyone seen this type of wheel?
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jaybee47 » Fri Jul 02, 2021 6:53 pm
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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...
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There are several Jaxson claps styles . Best to post a picture of what you have.
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Sat Jul 03, 2021 1:11 am
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Burned Out Headlight Bulb
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Duckwing » Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:53 pm
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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...
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Update - replacement bulbs arrived today. After installed, no light at all. Bulb checks ok with ohm meter. Oops, forgot to reconnect the cable. Plugged up cable now all is good.
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Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:31 pm
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OCF
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Original Smith » Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:39 pm
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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!
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Yes, but...
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Screen Shot 2021-07-02 at 9.41.42 PM. I've been checking every day. It's been coming soon for over a month.
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Last post by Steve Jelf
Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:46 pm
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Vaporizer Carb rebuild and or how to operate (car will not start!!)
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Dave_Kriegel » Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:35 pm
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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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There are two discussions on this same topic, Perhaps they could be merged.
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Last post by perry kete
Fri Jul 02, 2021 5:15 pm
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Question: Recharging Magneto Magnets w/o Removing Engine?
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NorthSouth » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:30 am
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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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Last post by Scott_Conger
Fri Jul 02, 2021 4:44 pm
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Infernal Knock!
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John_Aldrich » Thu Jul 01, 2021 11:05 pm
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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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One I had many years ago. And very easy to miss unless you take it all apart. A flaw in the upper end of the connecting rod made the clamp onto the wrist pin, shall we say, unreliable? That engine I had work done by someone else, that in turn farmed some of the work out to another person.
All of a sudden one day, I had a nasty and very loud...
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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Jul 02, 2021 4:44 pm
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Model T Truck-Old photo
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Herb Iffrig » Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:24 pm
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Upon close inspection when enlarging the truck picture it looks like it has a bent hood or just maybe a high hood. It sure doesn’t fit very well. But after much use it probably wouldn’t!
The Runabout PU looks to be a well used service truck.
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Fri Jul 02, 2021 4:11 pm
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Tire Cover
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Peter, Memphis TN » Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:33 am
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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...
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Erik
Thank you for the suggestion. I will try that.
Janet
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Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:08 pm
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Pictures past
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Dollisdad » Fri Apr 02, 2021 11:04 am
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For those who smoke or did at one time, when did you smokr your first cigarette? I probably was 14 and smoked just one cigarette. From that time until I joined the army at 18, I probably smoked a total of 6 cigarettes. In the army I could by cigs at $1 a carton. I ended up given them away. In Germany, I sold the cartons for 10 marks and used that...
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Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:06 pm
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Kw ignition
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CTLeonard » Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:19 am
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I'm trying to get this ignition apart. What year would this be? IMG_20210702_101213555.jpg IMG_20210702_101208413.jpg
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The hard rubber switch housing is factory and was introduced during the 1913 model year with the metal coil box and was used at least through the 1917 model year.
We'd have to see a full view of the coil box to determine its model year(s).
As others have posted, you need the key and turn the lock to MAG in order to remove the accessory Auto Lock...
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Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:00 pm
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Magneto Recharge In Car
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John Housego » Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:25 pm
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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...
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Pat: There was a forum post with pics some time ago that showed such a set-up. Cylindrical permanent magnets pressed into cavities in the face of (presumably aluminum) 'flywheel'. I haven't tried to find the article but I recall seeing it.
Sorry to hijack the recharging magmets subject. jb
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Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:47 am
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Fri Jul 02, 2021 11:35 am
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May 1st Red Carpet Corridor Tour
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Doug » Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:31 pm
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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...
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Nice pics. The magazine ought to cover the Montana 500.
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Last post by TXGOAT2
Fri Jul 02, 2021 9:03 am
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How tight should rear shackles be made?
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DHort » Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:02 pm
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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?
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Cotter pins are used to stop a tensioned nut from backing off. They are not used to keep a non tensioned nut from backing further off. I can think of one exception to this on a T. The fan arm to timing cover bolt is also stepped so it is tensioned up to the timing cover, the block casting acting as the nut. In this application, the cotter pin just...
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Last post by Allan
Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:11 pm
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2 vs 4 hole quadrant
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JBog » Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:29 am
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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?
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The thing that always amazed me is why he didn't make that change several years earlier? I totally 'get' the whole 'consider history in the context of its time' thing! I OFTEN tell other people that. It is the keystone of actually understanding history! Just memorizing details and dates is not understanding history.
In the beginning of the Model...
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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:00 pm
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What's "new"?
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Steve Jelf » Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:56 pm
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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?
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The real question is: 100 years later what should we be using for dimensions for a repair?
According to FordOwner and other sources tells us that using a bushing that has .005 or less play on it's worn pin is repair and used...play over .005 is a replacement item and done with new pins.
Now for practical use in a Ford mechanic's shop in 1918 and...
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Last post by Scott_Conger
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:50 pm
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Ball cap measurement
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DickC » Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:22 am
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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.
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That shaft can be pretty worn. dont expect it to be the same diameter along the whole surface where the 4th main has run. One way to get the measurement is to use a caliper on the 4th main, slip it onto the shaft with a feeler gauge to determine the difference.
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Last post by speedytinc
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:28 pm
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23” Wood Wheel, Problematic or no
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Ruxstel24 » Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:04 pm
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 ?...
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Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:04 pm
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12 volt starter
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Bob Prochko » Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:38 am
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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....
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As has been correctly identified the use of resistance in the 12V supply to a 6V starter isn't really going to achieve a great deal.
However there is a reasonably inexpensive and simple method to modify the 6V Model T (and Model A) starters to 12V operation - by altering the field coil configuration.
In both cars the four starter field coils are...
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Last post by Luke
Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:47 pm
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Stubborn Hard Tires
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ThreePedalTapDancer » Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:44 pm
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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 size modern tire works for the set up shown in Dana's post?? What tire size?
The author of the article used 185/75Rx 14 which have a normal inflated diameter of 24.9 . That should work well for 23 id clincher tires or the 30x3 clincher too which is 24 id.
So going to find a used but air holding 185/75R x 14 tire on a wheel and try it with...
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Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:01 pm
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Turtle deck
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mel.k53 » Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:40 pm
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What bolts wear used to bolt down the turtle deck on a 23 ?
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Most likely it was a carriage or possibly a step bolt, with the head under the wood decking; either 5/16 or 3/8 with a square nut and lock washer.
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Last post by R.V.Anderson
Thu Jul 01, 2021 10:25 am
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1922 center door low or high radiator
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Tracer » Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:54 am
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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
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According to the encyclopedia they did come out in 1923. Whenever dating Model T’s comes up it not always clear cut how to date them. Especially when in the crossover and transition years.
When I think of which year is which it’s always good to go to the encyclopedia for reference about the details. It’s kind of like the idea that all Model T’s...
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Last post by John kuehn
Thu Jul 01, 2021 8:32 am
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Luray treasure old sol lamp
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hokies_86 » Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:21 pm
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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...
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What a coincidence!
I just took mine apart this morning. Sadly, the switch is beyond repair, so I'm going to have to figure something out.
Open to ideas . . . :lol:
worst case i was planning on wiring it direct with a new bulb & socket, plug on the end, or put a switch in line with the cord....but got lucky getting it apart.
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Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:56 am
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Canning Model T parts
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AandTman » Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:30 pm
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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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After closing the jars, did you boil them to preserve the parts longer? :lol: :lol:
Andre
Belgium
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Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:48 am
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Carburator Control Rod for Holly G vs NH
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troutjohn » Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:05 pm
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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...
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John,
A short section of 12-32 coupling nut and corresponding section of all thread rod would take care of your problem.
: ^ )
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Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:19 pm
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How do I remove rock-hard wax buidlup without damaging my paint?
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Mark Nunn » Tue Jun 29, 2021 11:52 am
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I give up and I could use some advice. My Runabout looks nice from a distance. But if you come closer you will see white wax buildup in certain places that I just cannot get out. My uncle sent the body and frame out to be chemically dipped when he restored the car in the early 1990’s. The substrate was clean and rust-free metal but with many areas...
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Sorry for the erroneous info. Thank you for letting us know it doesn’t work.
Whenever I was in high school, I used to clean and wax floors in a super market and once a month, we had to remove the old wax before applying a new coat of wax and that industrial floor wax was very hard stuff. Jim Patrick
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Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:32 pm
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1927 Touring carburetor throttle rod?
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bmklawt » Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:33 pm
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New owner of a 1927 Touring, I know about nothing on Model T's
I have some weird linkage set up on my carburetor, I believe because they added a water pump and it was in the way of the throttle rod, I'm get rid of the water pump and going to try to go back to original. My engine has a hole in it for the throttle rod but the tappet cover does not,...
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As others stated, the throttle rod going over the head is correct for your car. If what on yours looks like a home made conversion for an NH does not work well, the vendors sell one that may work better.
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Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:18 pm
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which socket main bearing cap
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Emeraude » Wed Jun 30, 2021 11:52 am
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I am in the process of checking for a knock in my 21 touringI checking both the rods and main I see that the main crank bolts are a square bolt. My question is what is the safest socket to use so as not to strip the head of the bolt> All I have now is a 12 point.
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Do not be fooled into believing the way to release the center main is via the bolt heads. If you look carefully at them, that isn't a drip of oil hanging from a corner, but a bump indicating the direction of the cotter pin hole between the cylinders...the bump goes inward or outward...so that you have straight-on access to install cotterpins on...
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Last post by Scott_Conger
Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:54 pm
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Metal Tire Stem Article?
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cwlittle » Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:32 am
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In reading several strings on the various metal valve stems (Schrader, Dill etc.) I noted mention that Larry Smith had submitted articles to both club magazines, but that, at the time, they had not been printed. Were they ever printed? And if so, in which issue of which magazine?
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Larry, the two valve sizes ended in October 1920 when the Ford obsoleted the larger size valve stem. That one was 3-3/8 long x 15/32 diameter (just shy of 1/2 ). The remaining valve stem was exactly 3 long x 13/32 . Just FYI.
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Last post by R.V.Anderson
Wed Jun 30, 2021 6:30 pm
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1927 Touring, what are these holes in the door for
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bmklawt » Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:36 pm
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New owner of a 1927 Model T Touring, just wondering what these holes in the door side panel are for?
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Seat covers like the one on the front seat were very popular right after WWII. I haven't seen one of those in decades.
If you slid across one of those covers on a cool, dry day and then touched metal, you'd get a heck of a shock!
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Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:28 pm
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Help identifying Model T pistons, please!
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Marshall V. Daut » Thu Aug 29, 2019 4:27 pm
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I have redone only about five Model T engines completely, but dozens of Model A's. So, I guess I am still a neophyte in the Model T world. Yesterday I encountered something in a friend's Model T that I hadn't seen before. 'Probably old hat to most of you, but I am stumped and need to know what to do in order to correct what I perceive as a...
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Those after market cast iron pistons may or may not be made for a Ford. The SS 174 most likely means Standatd Size. The Ford T standard size is 177 CID. The 0.31 is the over size as has been said. Frist check the cylinders for current size and uneven or taper ware. If the engine doesn't need to be boared, and you don't want to go to 0.30 aluminum...
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Wed Jun 30, 2021 5:04 pm
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Running board mats
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Will_Vanderburg » Mon Jun 28, 2021 1:44 pm
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Has anyone ever added removable mats to their running boards to keep loose dirt and gravel out of the car?
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BB867BF1-1950-4B5E-B46F-FB1A30E33272.jpeg Russ' mat looks like an ideal solution. It'll keep your running board from looking like this !
Hoping to redeem myself. See ? Lizzie cleans up well. I don't abuse her, honest !
(By the way, Hannah -the dog- got a bath too !)
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Wed Jun 30, 2021 12:00 pm
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1915 Town Car
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Terry_007 » Tue Jun 22, 2021 3:59 pm
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Spotted this 1915 Towncar listed for sale on Prewar.com. Several good photos with the ad. Interesting and seldom seen.
Terry
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Keep us posted on this car. I would sure like to see it returned the the USA!
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Last post by Original Smith
Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:11 am
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Saturday tour
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Dropacent » Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:19 pm
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The Northcoast Bunps and Grinds ( a MTFCA chapter) met up at one of our local orchards. Burnham’s treated us like royalty where we enjoyed coffee and doughnuts. A short drive to the village of Milan, in Erie county. A real short tour around the small neighborhood, we then parked on the square, where some small town shopping was accomplished. Lunch...
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Looks like you did a really nice tour Tim! Great post. Thanks.
The other Tim
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Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:12 am
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Thank you to Lang's and Chaffin's Garage
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WayneJ » Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:14 am
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As I posted in another thread, I had purchased a new ball bearing hub fan, but hadn't yet installed it, when disaster struck, and I lost a fan blade and put a hole in one tube of my radiator. With the radiator in the shop, perfect time to replace the radiator.
When I purchased the new fan some months back, I painted the fan and, for safe keeping,...
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Iv'e found the best way to find a lost part or tool is to buy another one. Thats why I have 3 Snap-On $80 test lights.
Craig.
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Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:28 am
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channel lock stop leak
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HalSched » Mon Jun 28, 2021 8:16 pm
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This worked for several years: 100_5732 2.JPG
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Oh contrare that looks like a pare of Irwin vise grips best money can buy. My Father inlaw saved a mans life with a pare of those
Craig.
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Last post by Craig Leach
Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:18 am
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Spokane National Tour questions
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Dennis Prince » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:05 pm
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We are going to the national tour in Spokane and having never been to a national tour I have a few questions. Does everyone go on the same route to the same place on a specific day or do they split you up into smaller groups on different days? Do you play follow the leader or do you get a map and go at your own speed? If they split you up do you...
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Thanks to all that responded and for the info. Keith we are looking forward to seeing you guys as well. Jim and Melaine, Greg and Tom and his wife are going to be there as well and then we are going to tour around Montana for a couple of weeks. Sure hope it cools off some between now and then. WIN_20200819_16_01_09_Panorama.jpg
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Last post by Dennis Prince
Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:50 pm
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Pinion bearing
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John L » Sun Jun 27, 2021 3:57 pm
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Which is the best one to use ? Original , non adjustable or the adjustable.
Need some input on this.
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I have used modern replacement bearing for many of the rear ends I have rebuilt. I have used the adjustable version but actually found the cheaper none adjustable setup to work just fine. So unless your parts are within new tolerance I would suggest using a modern setup. Looking back I have rebuilt close to 50 back axles including Ruckstell and...
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Last post by speedytinc
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:34 pm
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Triad NC question
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NHUSA » Sun Jun 27, 2021 11:05 am
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My wife I have decided that it is time for us to leave NH, seek warmer climate, and build our retirement home with a toy shop for the T, A and fun projects.
After much research we are currently focusing the Winston Salem - Greensboro - High Point and are planning a trip to get a feel for the area and drive by a few lots we found on Zillow.
We will...
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I think major development is happening all over the Southeast. Here in SW Florida land prices have doubled in the last two years. Where I live was 5 acre zoning, now it's 2 1/4. Every available lot is being purchased and a house is being built on it. That doesn't seem to be enough, so now they are building gated communities where the houses are...
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Last post by John Codman
Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:11 am
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WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR MODEL T IN JUNE
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perry kete » Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:40 pm
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I haven't done much except move it from my shop up to the house garage so I can get it cleaned up and on the road. No spare time lately.
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A friend took this picture out of a shop window and sent it to me in black & white. I like it.
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Got to change a low band in the motel parking lot in Great Falls, MT. Luckily I had a lot of know how and help so it went pretty quick.
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Last post by kelly mt
Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:10 am
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A glass "half-full" weekend
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WayneJ » Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:03 am
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I find the old car hobby is often a dance with two steps forward and then one back.
Last Saturday my local Model T club had a picnic scheduled in Crystal Lake, IL, which is about 31 miles from my house, and through some pretty congested traffic. Another member who lives about 7 miles from the picnic site, offered his yard to park trailers. So the...
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I got my radiator back from the radiator shop yesterday. I think they did a nice job. $165. Fortunately only one tube was damaged.
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If you need a radiator shop in the western suburbs of Chicago, I can recommend them:
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Last post by WayneJ
Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:03 am
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2021 Speedsters Reunion in Lincoln NE
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Rich Johnston » Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:20 am
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Hello Everyone,
The Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed is planning to host the 2021 International Speedsters Trials & Reunion June 23-26 in Lincoln, NE. Preliminary details on the 2021 Reunion are below; you can also check the Museum’s website for the most current details. If you would like to register to attend, you can complete the...
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Me thinks silencers should be mandatory on ALL cars :lol: :lol: :lol:
Nice Vid Rob, great event, wish i could be there one day....
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Last post by Kaiser
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:39 am
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1926 Headlight Spring
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ifrichard » Mon Jun 28, 2021 4:51 pm
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Hi,
I cannot figure out how the wire spring is supposed to fasten together. I took apart both headlights and found this spring in front of the reflector instead of behind.
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This is how the assembly should look:
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I foolishly disconnected the trick wire joint to get the spring wire to fit in the headlight...
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It's just the same way as you would 'hook' your little pinkies together ;)
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Last post by DanTreace
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:49 pm
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What is your favorite part of a Model T Ford?
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ModelT46 » Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:21 pm
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For my 1910 Touring, it is the original headlights. They are Model 15 J Browns. They are almost perfect. The Ford name on top show little wear. They are straight and have nice original reflectors. Might sound silly of me to admire them, but they are one example of the craftamanship that went into the building of a Model T Ford. The Ford Company...
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All the parts between the Radiator and the Tail Light!
Alan in Western Australia
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Last post by Alan Long
Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:43 pm
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Flywheel Machining
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fredsmlwd » Mon Jun 28, 2021 6:54 pm
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Heart Surgery is forcing me to convert to Electric Start (1917 Speedster). From an examination of pictures, the only difference I see between the elec and non-elec flywheels seems to be the shallow undercut around the rim used to center the ring gear. Is this correct? I have an excellent machine shop nearby who could make a true cut and I'd rather...
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I'd guess your non-ring gear flywheel is more valuable than a ring gear flywheel or a modifed one.
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Last post by TXGOAT2
Mon Jun 28, 2021 7:54 pm
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Is this factory Ford
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got10carz » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:06 am
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I've never seen a carb rod with a flattened end. What do you think?
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I believe I have one of those oddball mixture rods in my misc. carburetor rods pile - now I gotta go find it !
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Last post by RajoRacer
Mon Jun 28, 2021 7:48 pm
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Testing a Rebuilt Metal Coil Box
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1912touring » Mon Jun 28, 2021 12:39 pm
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Good afternoon everyone.
I finished building a new metal coil box and switch this weekend for a 1916 engine. Is there a way to test the functionality of the coil box apart from installing it in a car?
I have verified the coils on ECCT. I want to make sure that the new reproduction switch and my soldering/wiring are good to go.
Kind regards,...
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Good point Scott!
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Last post by George Mills
Mon Jun 28, 2021 4:41 pm
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Anyone have a lead for this window rubber?
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ecory0 » Sun Jun 27, 2021 5:03 pm
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The rear side side windows on the 1924 Tudor are longer than the front windows and I only see the upper door window rubber for the fronts. Any leads on where I can get replacement rubber that is long enough?
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Try Restoration Supply. I think they sell it by whe foot.
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Last post by Will_Vanderburg
Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:24 pm
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Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:46 pm
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Things you find when taking car apart
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Caswell » Sun Jun 27, 2021 12:44 pm
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Thought this was cool, mostly clear ink/paint stamp on inside. Also on the wood behind rear seat are chalk/wax pencil 19 and wavy line.
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I found an old cotton work glove behind the ignition switch in my 27 TT. It appears that the old wires were shorting out
against the dash so the quick fix looked like it had lasted for years.
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Last post by Gordon C
Mon Jun 28, 2021 12:26 pm
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