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I have disassemble the vaporizer unit and am having difficultly removing some internal parts as follows:

1) The Primary Air Tube ( where it passes thru the top and bottom of the Exhaust Manifold)

2) Primary Air Tube (where it enters the Choke/Venturi Housing - - this is a short 1 piece because the pipe rusted thru at the top of the exhaust...

Brian I've tried several times to get the information to you. Have you received it??

Ross

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Been working on the Coup for a while, and got the Timber sorted.
Starting to fit panels.
This moulding that runs around the cab was removed with the nailing strip inside.
Any suggestion how to separate the two without causing damage ?
Both look reusable if I don't cause any unnecessary distortion.

Yes I know this belongs in the classifieds and indeed I already posted there, but not everyone looks there. So I am posting here a pic of the 4-screw window regulator that I am in need of for the LEFT rear door of my Fordor. Anyone got a decent working one? No vendor sells repops of this style. . PM or drop a call or text to 419-271-5405. Thanks!

Looking for a set of safety hubs for my project. I only know of a set that requires cutting the axle housing to shorten it. Is there a hub that i'd be able to just install?

The 18th annual Camerons swap will be earlier this year. October 24th. 8-3. No food will be served this year and all activity will be restricted to outdoors only. Masks and social distancing will be mandatory. Hope to see you there. 5894 Lemond Rd owatonna mn

Was there such a carbide generator with a tapered base & bucket?

I have no interest in this sale, just wondering . . .???

My 26 tourer has transistorized ignition and no flywheel magnets. I have just reinstalled the motor. I cannot remember if the old magneto terminal post wire was hanging exposed loose, isolated with tape or bonded to the chassis. I doubt that is was attached to the magneto post.

The engine runs with the old wire not connected to anything.

I am...

Our 21 touring seems to be running a little anemic lately compared to our 15 runabout. The runabout is is 200+ lb lighter and has a freshly rebuilt engine, so that is certainly part of the performance difference. The touring starts fine and runs well. I thought about doing a compression check to see if I've got a leaky valve(s), but there seems to...

Been workin' on the Coup for a while , and got the timber work sorted.
Now the time has come to fight and fit the panels.
The moulding that runs around the cab was removed with the nailing strip in one piece.
Any suggestions how to separate the moulding from the nailing strip without causing damage would be appreciated.
Both look reusable .

How do I remove the bushings on the front steering spindles?

I was picking up my rebuilt radiator from The Brass Works in Paso Robles on Monday and saw a model T touring several times driving around town full of passengers.

Looked like alot of fun.

If your dominant hand changes from right to left, get your Model T engine tuned...

Hello again. Randy here. I know that Model T cars were produced from Henry Ford's Highland Park Plant and across the United States. I have heard that Ford factories opened up across different continents. Is it true that Model Ts were built on an international scale? If so, could someone post a picture of foreign built Ts? How popular was the T in...

My 1927 engine will not use the magneto but bosch front plate distributor any reason not to remove the magnets and lighten the flywheel the crank has dunn counterbalances.

On the clutch which is better the watts clutch or the gm turbo discs. The transmission will have a floating trans shaft.

I want to start off by saying how honored I am to finally be a part of this amazing hobby. I brought home my newly acquired 1925 Tudor Sedan last Friday. I’m really eager to learn as much as I can about the maintenance and upkeep,Newbie here, so please bare with me. After looking it over, I found some pretty disturbing things, one being the...

I came across this wrench when I was digging through a pile of T parts. I am curious if it is for an aftermarket wheel hub. Does anyone recognize it?

It measures about 2 3/16” to 2 1/4”.

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I was pleased to visit Dennis Flemings home during the Luray meet. He recently acquired a very nice'14 runabout. This one has the built in tool box at the rear of the gas tank. I have a '13 that is the same. Mine is a Fisher. I wonder if his is too? Another technical question: Do the '14 tops taper into the back at the rear bow like the '13's do?...

Are there by fitment/function issues using these pedals on a hogs head with a starter?

Under a 1925 Tudor sedan I have not picked up yet.

What is the difference between these two spindles? They are the same except for the lettering on the shaft.

I needed to tear down the transmission cover to replace a worn-out low-speed notch, so now would be a good time to refresh any other worn parts. I see there's some wear and slop on the bronze clutch support ring (see photo.) Is this something I should worry about? I don't think anyone's reproducing these. Any thoughts on this?

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Hi all,

I wonder if you can give me some advice for the repair of the oil leak on this 1912 rear axle?
Is there an easy way to do this or need the rear axle been taken apart?
What is the best way to do it?

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

This just popped up on youtube:

No mention that I saw on the Ford tanks. but still interesting video. I liked the mention of finding a surviving tank in a dump.

Good evening everyone,

With all the craziness in the world this year, I felt like I needed a project to take my mind off COVID and politics. So, I decided (with my wife's blessing ) to build a 1910 touring from scratch. It is a learning process, and I have had help from several forum-members along the way. The body is by Ray Wells and the...

Just picked up these roadster parts and would like to know the year before I try to sell them. The side panels are reproductions that still need work. Was panels without the flange for the tack strip ever used between 15 to 18? DSCN0001_06.JPG DSCN0002_06.JPG DSCN0004_07.JPG

I am currently trying to fix up a 24 Tudor that needs everything pertaining to windows, both in the door and in the rear. It needs felts, bottom channels, rubber window seals, etc. There is a 1/2 gap just above the doors between the top of the door and the bottom of the roof wood that should not be there. Tomorrow I'll get a photo and upload it....

In our T family, we have collected a lot of neat stuff, but the one T accessory that I've always really liked is this Bayne Bushnell Auto Power pulley my father and brother picked up at a sale. Have you ever seen one???

I know nothing about it other than it fits up to a T spoke wheel perfectly! I think its missing a retainer or knock off cap for...

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Anyone have a good set of pics of exactly how the rear bumper brackets mount on the frame for a 1927 Coupe? These are the Ford brackets, but for the coupes that have a split rear bumper, for space for the spare tire. They are NOT the brackets that hold the bumper that covers the entire rear of the car. I neglected to take any pics when I pulled...

For the guys with Horse Power experience:

I have been collecting parts for an economical engine build with increased HP and here is what I'm thinking...

* weld-on crankshaft counter weights
* model A manifolds
* aluminum domed pistons
* external magneto
* entire assembly balanced

Am I wrong?

Part of my ongoing research into The Early Ford Model B found me with an old friend and a new friend in an undisclosed location yesterday 😉

Needless To Say - It Was A Good Day 🍀

FJ

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With the tank sealed and the sediment bulb cleaned and seated I thought I would pour a couple gallons of gas in to test for leaks. Soon I realized I had left the valve open and my gas was spilling onto the floor. A pint always looks like several gallons.
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These incidents keep us humble after the successes we have. They are usually more...

The gas cap on my 1927 coupe is stuck . Any suggestions on how to remove it? What kind of wrench?

Can anyone confirm that the screws that hold on the door glass trim are #8 fine thread? I’m finally installing the glass channels and glass in my doors and the screws seem a little loose. I’m hoping they don’t need to be retapped larger.

Brad

Should the threads on oil drain petcock have anything on them for a seal ? Such as pipe dope, thread tape etc.

Is there a major difference between the two?

Does anyone have Bill Clough’s contact information? I misplaced it. Thanks, Mike

Nice speedster for sale on AACA web site.
Would love to see this one up close.

Greg

I have the misfortune of recently joining the 2-Piece Crank Shaft Club. So to pull the engine from my '23 do I need to remove the firewall? The re-pop wooden firewall has space removed on either side to clear mounting arms. So after unhooking everything and drop the radius arms will the engine come out with the firewall in place?

What exactly is the MODEL T HAVEN ???

After a little coaxing, I was able to remove the passenger side headlight lens to change a bulb on my ‘ 24 Touring.
A previous owner added the black tape pictured.
Was this his way of keeping the rope gasket in place or am I missing a bracket of some type?

Gene

Just picked this up. Made by Service Station Equipment Company. It’s all original with the exception of the radiator mount that was added on later. Looking for any information, such as sales brochures, parts catalogs, or period pictures of one in use. I’m also interested in any additional parts or accessories I may be missing.
Thanks

I have disassembled my vaporizer and the float good. Should I replace it just to be on the safe side? I could submerge in gas to check for leaks.

Quick but maybe stupid question.

I want to build/copy a speedster that my now deceased Grandpa built back in the 30s . The story goes that he flipped the rear end over side to side to get the spring perches on the bottom vs. the top. To his amazement, he shot backward when he depressed the clutch in low. He backed it into my Great Grandpa's new...

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There is an Australian made coil on ebay at the moment.

I've seen ROFO coils for more modern cars but this is the first Model T coil.

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Hello, it's Randy. I am aware the the Ford Model T was in production from 1909 to 1927. I have heard that only a few 1909 models are remaining. Approximately how many of the early 1909 models are left and if so, what are the differences between the early 1909 models with the later brass era models of 1915 and 16?

There have been several threads I have started about
The 1904 Ford Model B that got sidetracked.

I am going to try to keep this one on track with
newly discovered ( to me ) information regarding
who was actually responsible for the Design(s).

“ Alexander “ remains on display at
The Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum
in Auburn, Indiana where it...

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Has anyone seen these type spark plugs before?
They have the 1/2” NPT thread.

I pulled the head on my 1926 engine. Noticed that the old head gasket blocks the water passage between the 2 and 3 cylinders.

Do I have the wrong gasket for my engine? See picture. I have a new HG, but still blocks the water. Should I make an opening so the water should go through?

My 11 Touring came with new leather top straps from JV Auto interiors. The straps do not have holes punched in them. How many holes and at what spacing do I punch in them? Thanks, Art

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Hi everyone.
Im fairly new to model ts but I've always been a huge fan of old cars, I want to see as many of them, model ts included of course, on the road as possible.
I read on here about Leon Parker and how he made many wood plans for those who needed them. Unfortunately he has passed away, RIP. And the wood plans are very hard to find.
I am a...

Well, I’m enjoying the new top on my runabout and I’ve figured out how to see through the rear windows ok. But the stop lights are a different story. Driving predominately in a city I stop at many traffic lights that are impossible to see unless I crouch down really far to look up. Now mind you many of these have lights on the cross street that...

Well, since we got the '15 cut-dowm touring running a few months ago, we changed focus to the 'new-old' pickup bed for it. Dad's been itching to start this part and has spent the last few weeks plowing ahead. The bed is a mixture of new frame and hardware, weathered boards from my Model-A conversion farm wagon (it's due for rebuilding) and hand...

Hi, I have a 1925 Roadster that I'm restoring. The wood is completely gone, the only wood I have is the door wood. I'm hoping to rebuild the rest of the wood frame myself. I haven't been able to find any plans online. Does anyone have or know where I can find some drawings for the wood?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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There are wood blocks that support the bolts which mount the oil pan dogears to the frame. Should the heads of the horizontal bolts that secure the blocks in the frame channel, be counter sunk into the wood? Those bolt heads give me fits, by hanging up the dog ears when pulling it replacing the engine. There simply isn't enough room between the...

Did you go to the Parke County Covered Bridge Tour or just so happen to miss it? Check out this photographer's point of view on the tour and the T with this new blog article!

-Noah Bevington

I am 15 and I have a 26 touring. I have had it running for weeks but just got the wheels on and linkages connected. I took it for a 3/4 mile test drive and it drove great!!!! Hasn't driven for 40 years!!!

I'm asking about the gear noise. The first one I purchased center gear was really worn/ sharp. Replaced it with a very good one. Less noise, but still some.
Pumped it full of grease helped a bunch. Still a bit of noise. I have nothing to compare it to. Any insight would be appreciated!

Does anyone have some pictures of the rear bumper bracket installation on the 1927 Coupe?
I had posted this earlier, but the post disappeared. I saw someone had answered, but I did not have time at the moment to write down their contact info, and now the post and info are gone.
Please DO NOT delete this post, unless you are deleting all posts...

How did the go? any pictures?

Darel

Beautiful weather yesterday, so we took the K out to a few local watering holes.

Dropbox link (1:22 mins):

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I am putting a starter on my 12 touring as I injured my back 2 years ago. My question is the pedal linkage arm is in the way of the starters end cup so what do I do. Do you bend the arm or put on a pedal made for the starter. The original lettered pedal is in very nice shape and would be nice if they all match if bending does the trick. Will...

HI Guys

I am in need of a seat back or center section for a 1925 Roadster. I am looking for feed back on places to buy the panel from. I purchased some hood sills from a popular supplier and they were pretty much unusable .....they were so crudely made! I don't want to have the same thing happen with a big body panel! What are others experience...

Does anyone have a picture of a Hayes wire wheel puller for the rear? I am wondering what they look like. Thanks Dan

I started up my engine after installing the freeze plugs and the radiator and apparently installed the freeze plugs wrong. Do the freeze plugs go dome in or dome out?

Is it possible to move the driver’s seat back in a coupe for more leg room? One of our club members can’t use the peddles.

can anyone help identify this tractor conversion kit ? thanks in advance

ok been asked alot but searching the web via my cell not turned up much except pictures
Looking for drawings of the front suicide bracket witch a crank ran through
I remember seeing a drawing on the forum years ago
Thanks in advance

This model L has steel choke and throttle arms so would it be mid or late prod ?
Thanks for any help.
Jim

The discussion of the Economy Manifold Co of late got me out to the garage to see if that is what I had. It wasn't. The Aske Electric Fuemer seems to be as difficult to find any information about.
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Has anyone seen anything on this one?

Is there an international registry of model Ts based on serial numbers?

I am going to clean my 1927 vaporizer carb and manifolds with Krud Kutter- Must for Rust. Is it OK to have it contact copper pieces?

I had to pull the motor for repair on my 21 touring and kind of messed up the wood firewall. It is a 21 body with a 15 style hood former and a wood firewall and a brass radiator. Could I trade out the wood firewall for a metal one and do I need to use a different firewall bracket that holds everything to the frame? What would a metal firewall cost...

Guys,

I think I know the answer to my question; I re-wired my lights to run in parallel from the original series. Runs fine on battery (12v) with lights on, switch to mag, engine sputters and dies. I assume the mag isn't able to generate enough electricity to power everything.
15' touring, (2) 6-8 Volt tung sol vintage bulbs

Hello guys! It's Randy, a new member to the Model T Club of America. When I first became interested in the Ford Model T, I watched Mitch Taylor's tutorials and in those tutorials, he specifically stated that you must use your right hand when using the hand crank to start the car. However, I attended the Model T Canyon Drive on September 12 and I...

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Is there a good reference place to help me identify all the correct Ford tools to gather for my 1920?

I am replacing the rear shoes on my ‘25 speedster. The old ones are 10 years old and worn about 2 mm across the diameter.

A brake cam sleeve would work for now, but the older shoes are a larger diameter past the linings, and will scrape casting-to-drum at some point. The new shoes have lots more wear allowance in the lining.

When I installed...

HELP! Can Get some pics of interior upholstery from 26 or 27 Touring please?! I am starting to reholster mine.

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This is a manifold built by The Economy Manifold Co, Pat. Applied For, Syracuse, NY

Does any one have any history and why it was designed this way?

Inquiring minds want to know...
Thanks

Does anyone know if the rear fenders were different on the widetrack model T's? my family has a 1913 widetrack and recently changed the tires on it and the tire is rubbing the rear fender at the outer part on the lower side by the running board. The old tires were slightly different, still 30x3.5, and barely cleared. I'll try to get a picture when...

Recently picked up a Columbia two speed rear axle, modified to fit a model A. It’s a vacuum shift model, if you have any experience with these, or possibly any of the dash shifter parts, I’d love to hear from you. Thanks! Tmorsher@icloud.com to reach me direct.

Looked all over for a name assuming that is aftermarket and I found a ford logo on the inner hub and a K in. The casting
No idea of the origin of this can someone enlighten me .
Thanks in advance
Jim

Luray was awesome... report on your finds so everyone can see. I did well. I found a good brass hub fan with a good crown, three boxes of n.o.s. ball type wheel bearing parts, along with a box of used ones to sort through, compliments of Mike Silbert. Bob Richmon is a nice guy and brought me a Model T tool box along with a rarely seen Maxwell...

I'm about to change the bands on my 26 touring and I wanted some advice. I also can't find any cotton bands anywhere. Do I make them myself?

Not any of my interest but go to wrenchingnews.com to see an upcoming auction with lots of T wrenches and others of all descriptions!

Are these 1913 Touring irons worth restoring?
Have members here restored worse?
Any advice appreciated.

According to Rob. 8-)

This is the second in what has become a three part slideshow of Henry Ford and the development of the six cylinder racer and Model K. The slideshow is about 30 minutes with 5 minutes of discussion after.

Link:

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Just starting a roadster restore which supposedly is a 1915; however, motor is a 1917 - bodies appear similar, is there a difference in the body? Satisfied either way but trying to order top and vendors list different styles for these years