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Hello Everybody!! I have a Reeder aluminum high compression head on my '23 Touring that is prone to engine knock. I only use 91 octane gas and keep the ignition as retarded as much as possible to avoid the knock. Recently it seems the knock is becoming more prevalent and louder. Is it possible carbon build up in the chambers could be the cause? If...

So I got my truck together for the first time ever and I've been driving it around the yard. I can't get plates for it until I get the lights working and find a horn for it. It seem to run smoother on battery (6V) than on mag. When I switch over it changes the sound of the motor, and it seems to be running on all cylinders on both but just seems...

Looks like there were a few Model Ts.

Whenever I can find them, I like to have some good rims in my swap meet stocks. I have good ones sand blasted and electro zinc plated so that they are ready to go. I have two excellent heavy gauge rims available at the moment, but they are not T model rims. They gave a collar around the valve stem hole, which I presume fits into a ferrule in the...

I am going through my trans, rebuilding what I can afford, on the way. The low speed drum isn't cracked but is worn a bit in the middle. Should I attempt to have it leveled out? Not sure how, economically... Mechanics that then brake drums are few and far between... But those are in the inside of the drum surface, not the outside. I am putting on...

I'll be honest....I've never liked the looks of the spare carrier that came on black era Touring cars. It hangs low, at a weird angle. It looks like an afterthought by Ford.

And that spare rim with a tire and tube installed is heavy. Add that weight to the weight of the carrier and you've got a whole lot of weight leveraged way out there,...

I have a 26 touring that has a noise coming from the water outlet, worst where the fan pulley bolts on. It make the noise worse when you put the pulley back on(no fan and a ball bearing pulley) but it still makes the noise without the pulley, the rest of the engine sound like a sewing machine. It has had this noise for a while but where it is...

Here are the pics of the first piece of the rear tack strip.
Does this fit ok? The end point just does not seem right.

I will post the other parts as I get to them.

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I am working on the wood in the back seat.
Things are lining up pretty well.
So far all the wood has been pre-drilled and just needed some minor adjustment.
The bottom joint of the rear raisers glued or should the be screwed?
Here is a pic of the joint I am talking about.

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Working on a '19 non starter car. I have the mag headlights figured out. They work fine with the 28v bulbs from Langs. Question I have is the diagrams show a tube running between the headlights for the wires. I cannot find how this tube is attached of if it just floats. Does anyone have a picture of this detail or confirm how it is attached if at...

Have you ever put that silicone sheet stuff between your spring leaves?

If so, how do you like it?
I'm thinking of putting some between my leaves while they are apart. I don't want that messy graphite leaking all over.

Thanks in advance.

Marty

Since the 2019 changeover from the old forum to the new format, I have not been able to access the 20 years worth of priceless information in old forum, using the MTFCA keyword search and was not aware that there were other ways to access this information until, in the recent “Spring Leaf Silicone” thread, Mark Gregush and Jim Spadefore, posted...

My TT has a True Fire ignition and after running for 15 minutes it starts surging and bucking. I tried adjusting the carb and timing and that didn't help anything. I think it might be running hot as it gurgled for a few minutes after I shut it down.

Not knowing if the radiator was the problem, I fired it back up and checked temps with a non...

Has anyone other than myself ever purchased a car from a collector, where it is obvious one or more collectors have kept some of the parts from the car, or at least replaced some parts from another vehicle that are not original to the car?

Did a T ever leave the factory with a spare tire mounted on a carrier? My question; Were all spare holders aftermarket? What year is this for? CB653EE8-84B0-4659-BF98-68266C868DDE.jpeg

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Got the pictured wheel spoke straighteners for a set of new to me wire wheels. Ordered them from Specialty motor cams in Plymouth Wisconsin.

Part # SMC0016T, my four wheels are now straight and ready for powder coating.

Ian rebuilding some starters and was cleaning up the brush holders saw this.
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What you ask? Look at where wire connects to and compare to this one.
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See the angle of the mount? They are both Stewart. One is angled back. Looked a box of 12+ NOS plates and none are...

Rats,....I was intending to bring a lot of Model T and TT stuff. Guess I will do the one in April

Ben Purkey retired as a school teacher in the PNW , and spends his time between Mexico and the PNW . About the time he started restoring a very rare early model A station wagon with a Martin-Parry aftermarket body, he started assembling this amazing website. I think about 10 years ago . Sorry I don’t really know how to post a link, but instead I...

I'm TRYING to install Rocky Mountain brakes on my 1915 touring. I've got the new drums on my stock wooden wheels and trying to follow the instructions that came with the RMB kit. I tried calling Bud Williams at RMB. but he won't answer the phone and when I try to leave a message, his mailbox is full and he is NOT accepting new calls?? anyway, I'M...

One of these came my way today. I was looking on line and found a post from way back. When I looked at the one I got today, my first thoughts were the same as I posted back then; (Like I remember what I posted that far back! LOL )

I will get photos of the one I just got. It not as nice as the one in the link, but would still make a nice one to...

As the title says. I have found a 23-27 Chevy 171cui whole motor for sale locally. Actually it's almost too nice. Grimy but turns over, has trans with it too only thing that appears to be missing is carb and the pushrods on the side and even they may be around. Price for the whole thing is $250. I checked it out today and the head seems very nice...

Forecast is 60 next wed and 44 at night. Good thing I took my touring for a ride today. Better plan on some more driving this weekend before winter sets in. 49 tonite. Better check my antifreeze and supply of oil.

Guys: I was over on AACA forum and looks like another round of this scam is going around. Just giving you all a heads up. Be careful

Dan

I accidentally posted this same question in the classifieds and can not delete it from there.
Just wondering if anyone can identify this door skin.

A friend of mine here in England called to ask if I could tell him the correct taper angle for his NH carburettor needle. He has several old ones with wear grooves, and they have a fine taper. He bought a new one (which perhaps originates from Snyder's or Bob's) and that has a much 'blunter' taper. It runs but is very hard to adjust as even a few...

...mirror on a 23, 24 or 25 Runabout windshield stanchion. Is it solid with minimal vibration ?

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Spent the better part of the day a few days ago making this. Started with two junk carbs with the correct sized flanges, cut the flanges off, two more carbs, cut the elbows off a couple Zenith 04's which is the best thing to do with them -- use them for parts.

Did a little work on the mill, fitted the five pieces together, got out that $100 roll...

Frankie Drake Mysteries is an TV detective series set in the 1920's.
It airs on CBC - a Canadian TV network.
Many of the outdoor scenes with motor cars use Model T's exclusively.
Mostly black era cars - Tourings, Center doors, pickups, etc.
All are nicely restored and real cars.

Did any of our Canadian friends participate in the filming of this...

Ok, so I installed an old flasher control to two 3 cp lights in the rear in beehive accessory lights, and two 21 cp bulbs in the Ford side lights. It worked great forma couple of weeks and then the #585 relay fried. I installed another #585 unit (NAPA) and it was too fast so I removed the cover and adjusted the tension of the bimetal spring. That...

What is the name of the bearing supply co. that ships between stores?
Thanks in advance!
Steve

Saw this today, I guess I missed it when it came out in Nov 2019.

For those of you that don't know I worked for Chrysler in the late 70s. Windsor plant 3 which made cars when I was there and made the minivan when they started in the mid 80s. I also worked in the engine plant & the full-size van plant.

I need two 30x3.5 rims for non-demount-able wheels.
Chris
818 262 9603
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Are all the 3 speed warfords for amodel T new and old the same gear ratios

How do you tell if a brush holder spring is for a generator or a starter? Thanks Dan

Got done safety wiring my ruckstell and it’s now time to start painting the cases and putting it back together. I got the differential together but I just wanted to make sure I didn’t put anything together wrong or such Thanks!

Going through a lot of N.O.S. single and double contact headlight plugs, I ran across some triple contact ones, any idea what they would fit? Bob

Anybody have a picture showing how Ford mounted the 1915 mag horn? A Google image search didn't find anything I trust.

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Local Newspaper had this picture in it.
TIA
Dave

I ran across something I have never encountered. A standard 1/2 course thread bolt is 13 TPI, however today there are special 1/2 taps and dies that are 12 and 14 TPI. I have an old tap and die set that have the special threads 12 and 14 TPI. The set in the day appears to may have been a standard thread they are also 1/32 over size. When chasing...

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A guy called Ross Benedict have had ads in several groups on facebook for restored/rebuild B&J 66 headlamps for for example 1914 Model T.
The price is as it is, but before I deal with this guy I just want to do a sanity check on how he is do deal with - if anybody knows him.

Thanks in advance.

Awhile back I went out to my barn to work on the T and found the left rear tire flat. I removed the demountable rim and took it to my local tire shop where they found the valve stem had been cut on the side! Their theory was that the beads of the tire allowed so little space that the tire itself cut the stem. See photo one.

I decided to check all...

Greetings I have tried to search the forum for key words key key cylinder replace key cylinder ( Guess what I need to replace???) I got 13 hits but no advice . Someone looks like they tried to jimmy the lock cylinder of my car in storage so the cylinder face is marred. Key will not go in. I bought a replacement key and cylinder from Langs. No...

Can someone tell me what i need for a cutter and pilot and where i can get them? I need to install a seat on a 26 block, i have heard you can use a magnetic drill press . I plan to use one of the ones the dealers sell. Thanks

Going through a lot of N.O.S. single and double contact headlight plugs, I ran across some triple contact ones, any idea what they would fit? Bob

2 gentlement named Dave Veres & John Peterson made a very nice usefull Photo Guide in 2013 how to Change a Model T Tire.

Here the link I found usefull for people trying to change a Model T tire for the first time... and maybe who are not very successfull with the task. LMAO :lol:

Hope that help.

when I was a kid we had a model T and dad run the head lights on prestolite gas because you didn't have to clean the acetylene tank after use. I have never heard any body talk about this on the forum. fill me in on what the good and the bad of this. I checked with the local welding supplier and this is still available and they have the tank also

I just cleaned a old screw jack and plug wrench using a degreaser, wire brush and then gas. They clean up well, but there is rust. I want to paint both. Should I soak them in white vinegar? Any suggestions regarding primer and paint??

Hi All

I recently picked up a mixed bag of parts that included what is supposed to be a late 13 frame. The mounting of the rear cross member is odd compared to what I am used to. The back end of the side rails have a rough cut opening for the cross member to slide in and be attached. The area where the top of the side rails overlaps the cross...

I don't know what the story is but I like the photo. Obviously a 1916 T so the date is not correct.
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Looking for a retrofit for gas headlights to LED. Someone has made them I’m sure.

Thanks !

John

I dismantled a November 1919 engine to free it up for sale and found this. Removed the manifolds, head, tranny cover, crankcase, tranny and field coil. Problem was evidently in the 4th main. Anyway, was annoyed I couldn’t simply remove the cam gear cover. Upon further inspection I found this bronze piece bolted to the engine and crankcase on both...

I am need of a person in the Portland Oregon area who has a pan streighting jig. Please call or e-mail me with any help you can supply. Tom

Hey all,

I am willing to buy a tool to cleanup the thread on the end of the steering tie rod.
Can some one help me with the right size of the thread?

Thanks
Andre
Belgium

Need a starter and generator tested/rebuilt. Need icontact info.

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Outside is the same. Which is which? Early and late 26?

When I finished my Model T after a complete, 2 year restoration, in 1972 and was ready to start it and get it running, I was aware that there were machines that were made in the day to adjust the coils, but, I had no access to them and no idea how to find anyone who had one,so, when it came time to adjust my coils, I adjusted them by ear. That is,...

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I almost hate to ask, but I know some areas were overrun very quickly giingn folks little to no time to get out. I do know the Swanton Pacific 19 gauge railroad was decimated by the fires. This railroad was built from the 1915 Overfair Railway at the Pan-Pacfic Exposition; it's a tragic historic loss. But I haven't heard about any club members...

They have had a charger that could be wired to your mag post to charge a 6 or 12 volt battery. No one has them any more. Does anybody know where to get one. I am looking for one that will charge a 12 battery. Thanks

Just finished CU plating some starter brush plates. Now have get brush holders cleaned up and remounted. Dan
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I have watched a number of videos of coil restoration, and they show how the coils are adjusted using several different testing devices. Back in the day , how did the typical Model T owner keep the coils adjusted without having these devices?

Rust free, never been used 19 -22 choke rod and nob. Sell for 8 dollars plus shipping or trade for 26 or 27 choke rod.

Taking wife and kids up north this weekend. Any T guys in the area with things to suggest?
Tried googling things but everything is adds. Looking for local insight.

I needed to remove my old head lamp sockets from the housings and found that the pictured 1/4 drive 1/2 deep socket fit perfect to drive it down with out damaging the head lamp shell.

So I need to get a rebuilt starter. I have a core. Who rebuilds these for the vendors? Are they all rebuilt by the same company? I think I saw that Ron is not doing them anymore. Recommendations please?

Hi All

I recently chased and finally caught the remains of a 1913 Canadian Model T touring. This was a nearly complete car about 30+ years ago, but the previous owner took it apart for restoration and it had ended up apart for decades and is a mixture of rough parts and some new parts and a lot of bits and pieces are missing.

The parts...

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Does anyone know the center distance of the two 5/8 holes for adjusting seat position, in the wood seat frame (frame seat spring sits on) for a 1927 Coupe?

In addition, does anyone know if the seat spring is fastened to the wood frame, if so how?

Thank you
Joe
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I need to know how far the top bows extend above the sockets for a Roadster. I did a google search for the info I need but didn't come up with anything concrete. There is a drawing which has been posted many times which gives the total length for the socket plus bow (32-7/8 ) for the middle bow, but not the front or rear ones. Does anyone have...

A decent 1926 roadster pickup just sold for $21,175 on an online auction in Wi. Wood wheels, no options, older restoration. Whoda thunk it. We might have a goldmine.

Anyone have a set of Leon Parker’s wood plan sets lying around? There is NO old wood in my current project, I know the body mounting wood is available, but I also know there’s wood in and around the door frames, seats and so on...I’m bookmarking every forum post I can find with at least a picture or so..

Put on new lacing on my radiator shell but not sure what to do with the two ends, do I just trim it close to the end and just let it hang or wrap it around ?

Thanks,
Bill...

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Hello MTFCA.

Is there a way to test the functionality of a coil box (with four rebuilt coils) and switch outside of the car?

I have a wood coil box that was built a few years ago that I plan to use for my 1910 project. However, I am not sure that switch and the contacts inside the box are up to par. Is there a way to test the box and switch to...

Aside from auctions and swap meets, I do not find shopping the least bit entertaining. My ideal shopping experience goes as follows: 1 Enter the store; 2 Easily find the product which is where it obviously should be; 3 Pay for it; 4 Get the heck out.

Unfortunately, except for food and some household products, I find myself increasingly resorting...

Every time the T stops at a lite there is a horrible odor coming (I think) from the engine compartment. Can't smell it as I go down the road but I'm sure it is still there.

Any guesses as to what it might be??

From our past old school methods from those way before us. Since a Model T is a steam release vented cooling system, way back in the day an old boy showed me this trick. With the head on and the water inlet plug off, use denatured alcohol filling past the head gasket region. Take a lighter where areas are suspected and all other areas watching for...

Just acquired a fatman steering wheel with out the wood.

I bought the 17 inch steering. It kind of fit but seems a little big. But it will replace the black wheel on the '27 touring.
The 16 inch steering wheel arrived today and it was way too small. But will work on the '14.

What size of steering wheel fits the spider of a Fatman?
Is there a...

Please forgive the newbie question....

How do you know when to take up the slack in your connecting rod caps and remove a shim(s)? Is it a mileage thing? Do you wait to hear a knocking?

My engine was refreshed (not rebuilt) by Ross Lilleker last year and he's the one who assembled everything, so I'm pretty sure it doesn't need it. But I'd like...

I have a '14 with a serial number plate above the steering column that I don't believe belongs on this car, although it is original. On the 1913's I have the engine number is always the higher number, usually by over 1000. One is 16,898 and the other is 14,197.
The 14 I'm referring to the serial number is greater @70,759! I don't see how that...

I know the paint code for 1927 gunmetal blue for PPG is IM436 and Dupont is DS151. I am having trouble with my paint store as they dont have a formula for PPG (DBC, OMNI or OMNI PLUS) to be able to mix it. Does anyone have information on these formulas?

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks

Randy

While traveling through Wyoming on I-90, I happened on the Frontier Auto Museum in Gillette. Incredible Museum, family-owned, open only 4 years, the owner was working on the floor, very friendly and willing stop to talk. Amazing collection. A must stop if you are in the area. Check out their website.

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I know this will probably generate a lot of different suggestions, but I am wanting to know what would be good wax to put on a Gloss Black Single Stage Urethane Enamel finish on my car. Thanks for any recommendations.

Hi, I am about to put my differential back together, trying for this weekend. Unfortunately I only have 4 studs (1 is chewed up so really 3) and 1 good bolt. I need either 2 bolts or 2 studs. These look uniquely tapered/specialized and are at least a week away if I order from Lang's. I am going to see what I can find in Houston and/or if any Space...

Is there still a source for VW 009 distributor shaft bushings and a few other small parts?

The shaft bushings seems to wear the most and is the most difficult to find.

Does anybody know where I can buy radiator hose for my 1926 model t roadster without ordering it from a model t parts supplier? Part numbers? Tractor supply? Agra supply? NAPA? I'm not a big fan of those red hoses Lang's and the like sell. It does not have to be original. I drive my t s ALOT. Thanks, bobt

Need a recommendation for a good cooling system rust inhibitor. One of my Ts has turned its cooling water red.

Hayden and Tara just got back from Yellowstone at o-dark 30 and Hayden told me he saw a Model T in Yellowstone with a wobbly left front wheel???? Bud. :D