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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.
Can’t log in? Want to test posting pics without causing clutter here? You don’t have to have a userid to post, and you don’t even have to give your info, just post away and...
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Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am
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Installing new roller timer
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wayne thompson » Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:03 pm
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I have a new roller timer for my 25 4door. I have taken the old cover off and removed the nut and washer in front of the roller but the roller will not come off. Is there something I am not doing?
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;) Life is good
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Last post by Scott_Conger
Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:20 pm
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Frontenac Rocker Arms
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Chad_Marcheese » Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:43 pm
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Well, I went an did it. I found a reasonably priced Frontenac head. It's a single port T model. Appears to be in fine shape. Used to belong to Tom Moore from Mass. The only thing is, It does not have any rocker arms.
Now I'm a pretty resourceful kinda of guy. And being versed in V-8 performance engines, thus, the wheel are turning in my head of a...
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Dan, do you know what year Nash?
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Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:07 pm
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1926 Model T Coupe update
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Matt_A_1926 » Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:30 am
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Hey guys, Matt here. It has been a long time since I posted on the MTFCA forum. I'm still using the Facebook one regularly but I thought I'd start posting here more often again. Anyway, my 26 coupe! A lot has happened since I last posted here. The car has now been 90% totally rebuilt mechanically. I located an original large drum Ruckstell unit...
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Exactly, this is why I quoted, life lessons . We all know there are a bunch of meat sticks out there who pose for humans, You and I just ran into a couple. I don't feel alone! LOL! It's all you can do.
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Fri Jan 10, 2020 7:53 pm
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What To See/Do ‘T’ wise in Jacksonville FL end of January ?
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George House » Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:22 am
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I’m not a frequent flyer and don’t get off the farm much but will be at Mayo Clinic at JAX on 28 January and could lay over a few days. Anything antique auto-wise I should take in ?
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Wow ! Thanks Jim and Dan. Think I’ll extend a few more days. St.Augustine and Ft. George Island sounds like fun. I’m looking forward to it 😁
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Fri Jan 10, 2020 7:43 pm
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Pictures needed of 24 coupe inside bottom trim pieces
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Robert Lawson » Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:27 pm
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My 24 coupe didn’t have the bottom inside horizontal molding pieces of the quarter windows. I’ve tried for years to find them with no luck so would like some pictures and dimensions to try and make them. Would appreciate any help.
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The bodies did some evolving through '24 and '25. It may be that the number of screws to hold that piece was a mid year change or a difference with suppliers. The 3rd photo I posted shows 4 holes as does your car.
FWIW Ford called that piece a Strip (Quarter Garnish Finish) and listed a R. H. and a L. H. 17390X and 17391X 1924-25. I can't tell you...
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Fri Jan 10, 2020 4:45 pm
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Steering column and control rods
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dmdeaton » Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:51 pm
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Trying to figure out how to remove the rods. Don’t tell me all I need to do is bend these ears?
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Yes, new set of rods and all the small parts. I will post more pics as I progress
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Accessory Brakes
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Pierre-Yves Smits » Fri Jan 10, 2020 4:54 am
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Hello everyone,
Since last summer i am the proud owner of a 1920 runabout in quite original condition, i love to work on the car mechanic. I already checked my rear axle and had to replace the babbitt thrust washers. I also put new brake shoes. I also ordered a new radiator for this summer.
I live in the Belgian Ardennes, wich is quite a hilly...
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If you google MTFCA: AC brakes I think you will find previous posts describing how to set them up with a cable linkage.
If you don't find an email address for Larry Sidmore you could send him a letter with your questions and invite him to reply by email.
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Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:36 am
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...Holy switch, Batman!!!!!
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Cigarboxrob » Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:29 pm
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....Ahhhh....Nothing like a break in the weather to work on my old ‘Tin Lizzie,’ right?
So, I have a few forum members coming to have a look at my ‘26 Touring on Sunday to lend a helping hand-Something I greatly appreciate the camaraderie of the members of this club! Before they do head down, however, I have a question:
My starter switch had a...
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Excuse me I meant ROB
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Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:25 am
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1922 TT Waterous Fire Truck
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RandyRoof » Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:46 pm
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I was asked by our local fire department to assist them with the restoration of their 1922 TT Waterous Fire Truck. It seems someone has removed the original engine and transmission and placed a 6 cylinder Chevy and power glide behind it and the group wants to take it back to original. With that being said, at first glance they will need an engine,...
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Check with Engine Joe Joe Bell. He's in Tiffin, Ohio, not that far from you. He's in the business of building engines and transmissions and usually has several years of core engines to build.
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Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:16 pm
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H-1 Bowl nuts
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StanHowe » Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:34 pm
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So today I'm finishing up an H-1 carb for a customer in Australia. I had a couple nuts off of the carb I'm rebuilding and one I'd saved off some project but decided they looked too scummy for a nice restoration so had a few minutes before a Dr Appt. and thought I should make a small supply for the several H-1's I have coming up.
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Nice work! :D Bud.
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Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:57 pm
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Ethanol gas
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Wayne Mims » Sun Jan 05, 2020 10:48 am
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Someone told me that the ethanol gas will destroy the mag overtime they said the ethanol leak through gets into the oil and deteriorate the mad ring I would appreciate it if anybody has any information this. I go through 10 to 20 gallons of gas a week in my Model Tees and the mag in my 15 has quit working. My Tee are my daily drivers in Las Vegas...
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Hi Wayne,
I have never heard of the Ethanol gas doing what you said.
I have a 1911 Ford Touring that I drive quite a lot. I use the Enzyme treatment and Marvel Mystery oil in the Ethanol Gas. I am also running a 5 ball carburetor. I had the original float in the 5 ball carb made out of brass. I keep the tank full and start it every month in the...
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Last post by Pete Ratledge
Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:12 pm
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Making a wide-track rear axle
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ChrisB » Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:19 pm
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They are not available from the vendors any more due to demand.
We (mainly Glen) did the work on a South Bend 10 lathe. Have the thread, taper and keyway done.
Notice taper attachment behind lathe bed.
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I think I have a set of wide track axles. The gears are made on the axles
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Last post by John Warren
Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:09 pm
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Cimorelli contact?
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Luke » Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:42 pm
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Recently I downloaded a file from Cimorelli's (very useful) site.
A few days ago I spent several hours cleaning up the file contents incl lining up pages and generally improving its legibility (particularly for printing). As thanks and in the spirit of their generosity I would like to contribute it back to the Cimorelli's for general...
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Thanks, appreciate the pointer anyway :-)
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Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:05 pm
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Touring Bows Question
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Oldav8tor » Thu Jan 09, 2020 12:57 pm
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I think I've got this figured out but would appreciate hearing from those in the know....
I'm going to install a top on my 1917 Touring this spring. There is no top on it now. I need to order the straps that hold it in place.
Looking at figure 1 - The green arrow is pointing towards a footman loop that I believe mounts the strap that attaches the...
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Here is his forum profile:
If the above doesn't work, click on his user name in this thread - his post is toward the end:
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Thu Jan 09, 2020 5:35 pm
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Tru-Fire Ignition System
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Pete Ratledge » Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:06 am
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I have a friend that looking to purchase Tru-Fire Ignition System for his Model T. Does any one have one for sale? If so send me a private Email.
Thank you,
Pete Ratledge
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Pete, if you don’t find one let me know, I have extra one. Roy 304-586_4551
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Thu Jan 09, 2020 4:57 pm
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Babbit thrust washers
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John Illinois » Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:11 am
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I an glad that I decided to rebuild this rear axle instead of waiting. There was not much endplay ,but you can see the edges flaking off. Also the oil grooves are filling with broken down babbit.
Babbit makes a good bearing surface,none of the pins were worn or loose.
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Is there anyone that can make these for me instead of having to one off buy the tag material and the punches.
...and take pride to mark your successful completion of the rebuild, with a tag to note the date and let the next owner know someone has been in there and made it safe from crumbling babbitt. ;)
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Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:32 pm
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Driver's side headlight won't light
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john in kzoo » Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:00 pm
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Hey Guys...Happy new year
'15 touring, using the mag for headlights, it's wired stock(series). I can't get the driver's side headlight to light. Passenger side works fine. Tried known good bulbs still doesn't light. Thoughts...
Thanks
John
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Actually, there were two us 1915 owners with the same problem, I don't believe the original posters problem has been resolved.
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Last post by WayneJ
Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:15 pm
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1917 Tour windshield bolts
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Mike Fortney » Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:01 pm
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What bolts are for the windshield mounting brackets
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I believe that the original style of nuts for the carriage bolts are square nuts or am I wrong.
When I installed the windshield brackets on my 21 Touring I used hex head bolts and I was thinking the original style were square.
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Thu Jan 09, 2020 12:48 pm
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Poster location is gone
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fschrope » Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:24 pm
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Why is the posters location no longer shown to the right of the post.
I always found it interesting as to where a person was located. Sure, a lot of them are common knowledge, but not all.
How come?
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What’s the fuss about?
This is a screen shot from my iPhone.
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The location is on the lower right side😎
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Last post by TonyB
Thu Jan 09, 2020 11:12 am
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Resurrection of a 1909 Model T
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TonyB » Thu May 09, 2019 10:44 pm
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Yes it’s back on.
I’ve spent the last few months fixing my own T which broke a crankshaft late in 2018, a customers car with a bust magneto, several starters and generator and three tours. Oh such a busy life....
Well this week I looked over the 1909 Touring which I purchased as a restoration project in 2017 to see where I had left off. The body...
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Its going to be a dandy! Thanks for the update. I like watching these projects and wait for more updates.
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Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:52 am
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Another New Guy Intro
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Phoenix88R » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:02 pm
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About 2 years ago I purchased a 26 touring (#13926448) last licensed in 1989. Nothing fancy but it does run. Previous owner had installed a rebuilt 25 engine (#11407045), he drove it to my house south of Ann Arbor, MI (only a couple miles) after sale as I had never driven a T. Needed some minor repairs and adjustments, fixing oil leaks, radiator...
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Doug, that's fun and welcome to the forum. I had a 66 beetle (had 7 people in there at lunch once!) and my brother had a 62 with a gas heater on the passenger's side. Worked good!
Your dad would have been a very interesting man to talk to!
I'm with Don about that color on your nice looking Touring. Looked back at it 20 times or so. Looks really...
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Thu Jan 09, 2020 1:15 am
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FordFarm.net ??
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My1914T » Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:51 am
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Trying to view FordFarm.net. Been there many times, but know, nothing is coming up. I saw an earlier posting to add an ' * ', but still nada. Thoughts??
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I’ve been working with his son to try and get it restored, I’m not sure if he’s done anything yet.
It was taken down because the renewal fees weren’t paid, so it shouldn’t be too hard to bring it back, fingers crossed.
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Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:47 pm
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Headed to Australia H-1
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StanHowe » Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:28 pm
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Got this one in a box tonight. Onward and upward!
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....not to mention the different throttle plate levers for RHD cars, as this one is.
The one on my 1912 Haigh's Chocolate van works flawlessly, except for an occasional leak when I turn the car off. Stan rebuilt a second one for me, but it's too pretty to fit!
Allan from down under.
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Last post by Allan
Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:46 pm
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1915 hood former bolts
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Randall strickland » Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:09 am
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Needing the two large head bolts that hold hood former to to body. I looked in all the catalogs and can’t find
Thanks
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Thanks fellows got two on the way !!
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Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:08 pm
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Transmission safety wire
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Wilbur » Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:03 am
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Helping a friend with a nice TT truck. Doing primary inspection noticed someone in remote past safety wired transmission with stranded copper. Well it probably long ago broke and was hanging loose. Pulled it out with my fingers. Has anyone tried putting the safety wire in through the trans door. Looks like should be able to. Any advice would be...
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Would like to see how he'd get it up on the table...
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Last post by Scott_Conger
Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:32 pm
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Outboard noise Right Rear axle
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bear67 » Thu Jan 02, 2020 3:15 pm
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I am new to Model T's as I am a tractor and engine guy. I recently acquired a Doodlebug (farmer built tractor from automotive parts) and it has a Model T rear axle with Ruckstell two speed.
I have a slight grinding noise in the right rear outboard axle. It also gets a little warm when ran for a while. I can tear this down and look for problem,...
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As this is a Ruckstell rear axle, you want the MTFCA Ruckstell Axle book. The stock front and rear axle book doesn't apply.
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Last post by Steve Jelf
Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:39 am
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Ten Commandments for antique cars
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Colin Mavins » Tue Jan 07, 2020 6:02 pm
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More stuff from Dads filing cabinet he kept everything, I don't know what I'm doing wrong it's blurred until you click on it Untitled.png
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I used to do cars where I worried about kids, dogs, getting scratches, etc. Now
I have a TT, and encourage all of the above. Today I am going to pick up a load
of firewood. Beat it like a rented mule ! :lol:
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:28 pm
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The spark plug controversy
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Steve Jelf » Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:21 am
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How many Facebook group members does it take to change a spark plug?
1 to change the spark plug and to post that spark plug has been changed.
14 to share similar experiences of changing spark plugs and how the spark plug could have been changed differently.
7 to caution about the dangers of changing spark plugs.
27 to point out spelling/grammar...
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Very very interesting dear boy
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:00 pm
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International Auto Shipping
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Duckwing » Mon Jan 06, 2020 3:43 pm
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Does anyone have a recommendation re an international shipper to deliver a car to Europe?
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Thanks for the inputs. I was looking for options to pass on to a potential international buyer. Certainly had no thought of getting involved with shipping. That’s the buyers responsibility.
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:10 pm
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cowl I would like to use
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tdump » Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:51 pm
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I am trying to find a way to make this cowl useable on my T speedster as the fellow that helped me get my first TT on the road gave it to me a few years ago and said he hoped I would use it on 1 of my projects.
It had a door on the right side and there is just jagged metal on the other where the body was sawed off.I am thinking it was on a short...
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Do these help? If not try this link and scroll through the pages
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:06 pm
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TW Timer
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24t » Fri Dec 27, 2019 5:15 pm
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Any one experience arcing on the grounding pads of the timer at beginning and the end of the pads ? About three years ago Tony was concerned about the problem my timer had so i sent it back to him to inspect and maybe come up with an answer . He turned the inside and sent it back and it looked as good as the day i bought it. I reinstalled it and...
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I think BHarper is on the right track, Timmers are wear items. Each timer has its own and maintenance is the only fix.
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:07 pm
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OIL IS CHEAP
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RichardG » Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:25 pm
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OIL IS CHEAP, THINK OF IT IN THIS WAY, ITS LIFE GIVING FLUID TO WHAT EVER ITS USED IN OR ON, TO KEEP THINGS RUNNING COOL AND SEPARATED BY A THIN LAYER OF LUBRICANT , TRULY AMAZING STUFF, YEARS AGO A WAY TO KEEP THIS FLUID CLEAN WAS TO ADD A TYPE OF WAX TO THE OIL, THIS WAX WOULD HEAT WITH THE OIL AND TRAP MOST OF THE PRODUCT OF COMBUSTION, AND...
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Can oil be “ too slippery ? “ .... 🧐
Based upon my experience - yes.
I used to run Royal Purple 75/140 gear oil in my rear differential of my F350 but I have come to believe that a certain amount of friction is not only acceptable but necessary for proper lubrication.
Basically the oil needs to remain on the parts being lubricated.
In my E4OD...
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:22 pm
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New day timer broke
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Quickm007 » Tue Jan 07, 2020 9:14 am
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I used a brand new day timer and it is working really well. I tried to adjust the rod but I broke the hole in the timer, the timer is in plastic...I thought it is a good plastic but is not the case. I tried to use a glue and broke it again at the same place... Any suggestions to glue efficiently. The glue I used is J-B Weld 50139 plastic bonder...
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I reach Mark Hutchinson today and have a chance to chat with him. A very nice gentlemen. He made some arrangement for me. Is timer work perfectly but we need to be carefull when we want to adjust the timer. The timing should be set with the rod disconnected from the timer. I will try to repair the broken one and keep it as a spare on my tool bag.
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 5:21 pm
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Conversion Chart for Car Ads
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Kenny Edmondson » Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:18 am
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Thought this would be a handy reference for future car ads... 😁
This was posted in our Indy 500 Model T club newsletter by Ron Bolser.
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This list is older. “Ran When Parked” isn’t on there.
Every time we see a dead animal on the side of the road, I say running when parked to my teenage kids.
They laughed like crazy the first couple times. Now they just roll their eyes. :roll:
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Last post by RustyFords
Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:57 pm
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1922 coupe window channels
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Galen West » Fri Jan 03, 2020 12:01 am
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I am in need of window channels for my 22 coupe. Some years ago one of our members listed where to purchase the correct channels. They need to be aprox 9/16 wide and 5/16 inside. Would appreciate any information on where to find these. Thanks
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Mark, I need window channels for both door glass as well as the quarter windows. Thanks,Galen
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 3:10 pm
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Who was it?
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FATMAN » Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:42 pm
Bob
From Bob's Antique Auto Parts here.
I had a customer in a few weeks back that was interested in buying my personal 1915 Roadster, we get folks in all the time but getting a brain freeze as to who he was, I mentioned I might be putting it up for sale sometime and would let him know, if you read this please call me, Bob
815-633-7244 days
eves...
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:42 pm
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Need input for new Part
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Dan Hatch » Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:32 am
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Guys: I am thinking about making a run of washer shims for the Front Axle Spindles Bushings. This will go under the bushings to add height to take up for wear in the front axle “yoke”. That will keep you from having to weld up axle and machine back to size.
Any interest? Thanks Dan
You can post here or email me.
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McMaster Carr has ring shims available in differing thicknesses that may foot the bill. You might look there.
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 2:10 pm
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Chicksha Ok swap info
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Nv Bob » Mon Jan 06, 2020 12:19 am
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Been number of years
Got crew coming from west coast
Suggestions of places to stay and address where its at
Have all my other swaps i will be attending
Be flying in and afew rest is driving
From west coast
Thanks
Oh probly want nice joint to crash at
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Yes, some of us camp in the south building.
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Last post by Steve Jelf
Tue Jan 07, 2020 11:55 am
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WTB Fan Assembly 1916 - 1925 Style
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jmemjr » Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:03 am
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I am in need of a fan assembly set-up, year is unimportant as long as it is in useable condition with a good arm and shaft. please e-mail me. john (at) royalmaster ( dot ) com
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Sent you an email John
Dave
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Tue Jan 07, 2020 8:12 am
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Help identifying Make, Model, Year
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DaveDLB » Fri Jan 03, 2020 12:04 pm
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Hello All -- Trying to identify the Make, Model, Year etc of the attached photo. I'm working ancestry issues but looked enough that this is a Model T but was hoping you all could confirm and maybe tell me more info like the model, exact year, etc? Thank you! - Dave
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Yeah your right, learning quite a bit and very difficult to determine manufacturer and year. Thank you all for your expertise, time and responses, its greatly appreciated. Regards,
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Valve timing
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Dennis_Brown » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:53 pm
Does it do any good to check valve timing with the head on other than to see if anything has changed? Unless one has adjustable lifters, no adjustments could be made. Just running things thru my mind.
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Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:53 pm
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new guy intro
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Wayfarer » Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:17 pm
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first post here. I've wanted a T since working on them in college, finally decided to start shopping at Thanksgiving time. While I've been looking for that *just right* car, I picked up a December '25 engine on a stand, to mess with. I'm hoping to collect the stuff, and have it running, or close to it, in the next couple weeks.
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Cory, in 2007 a group of people I was in the Air Force with the mid-sixties decided to have a reunion in Colorado Springs. The day our reunion ended, a couple of Colorado Model T clubs had organized a tour that started in Loveland. My late wife and I decided to trailer the T to the reunion and then head up to the tour. (An ideal two birds with one...
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Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:31 pm
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Low pedal sticking.
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blgitn » Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:33 pm
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I Re-lined my trans bands today. After a 3 or 4 mile trip the low speed pedal began to stick down. I had to pull it up with my toe, then it would pop up. What'd I do wrong?
R/ Roger.
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So far so good; two whole turns and the pedal operates like it should. I took the cover off to make sure I wasn't shredding bands, and took up a couple turns on the brake as well. I guess I just had them too loose.
While the cover was off, I pushed the car back a few feet, then forward: The flywheel stayed still.I
I'll put a few more miles on it...
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Tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals
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paddy1998 » Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:28 am
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Happy New Year all,
This year the plan is to convert the electrical on my @1923 Touring (it has a '26 engine but is decidedly NOT the improved model) to 12 volt with a Delco gear driven alternator and add turn signals and proper tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals.
Ideally I'd like to incorporate all three into a single fixture on each...
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Happy New Year all...
... Is this realistic? If not, will the Model A rear fixtures fit in the Model T brackets?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
The early Model A tail/stop light (drum/tuna can type) was the optional tail/stop light for the Model T. They fit later T brackets 25-27. But there was still only one on the left side. Adding the...
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Mon Jan 06, 2020 3:05 pm
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Jumbo transmission coupler and machining work
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BillyBobsSpeedShop » Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:55 am
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I'm going to make a couple sets of the jumbo transmission couplers in the very near future as I am needing one for a project I am working on. I was curious if anyone is needing a coupler set so I can get an idea of how many extra to make.
Also if there is anything else anyone may need or could think about needing that needs to be machined let me...
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Please call 409-962-2643, leave your number and I will return your call. Interested in 2 or 3 couplers. Or, jburns79se@aol.com J Burns
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Mon Jan 06, 2020 2:24 pm
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Rebuilding a cork clutch. And YES this is T related
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Les Schubert » Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:14 pm
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So there exist in Canada a few copies of a sliding gear transmission conversion for the T that was made back in the era!
I have 1 and know of 2 more and parts of one more. They used a cork inserted single disc clutch. The time has come to deal with this. Noodling around in the Internet has been interesting and probably informative. So today I have...
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Mark
Some pictures and dimensions would be interesting!!
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Mon Jan 06, 2020 1:12 pm
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Where to start?
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130nav » Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:04 pm
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A relative has recently offered me an inroad to this hobby for a reasonable price. I've been given the choice of two T's for the same price, one as I've posted before is a 25 Depot Hack that started off as a closed car. The other is a 26 touring car that has been in a storage container for at least 10 years I'm guessing. My goal is to have a car...
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pile of rusty parts.jpg Finished.jpg From the looks of things, the hack looks like it is in better condition. However, as has been stated previously, it is a modified body, which is not like anything Henry actually made. Since you don't want to do much work to get it running, I would suggest that if you don't have the personal knowledge to test...
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Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:54 am
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Need Rocky Mountain installation instructions.
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Sarikatime » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:17 am
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Does anyone have the installation instructions on how to install the small drum Rocky Mountain brake system? Can someone post it here or email it to me so I can finish installation please. The one I had got lost and I am stuck. Thank you. Frank.
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Thank you Hank.
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Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:52 am
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Teleshort
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Kuhner » Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:47 am
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There is a question on the AACA forum about a sign for teleshort. Someone over here no doubt knows what exactly it is, probably a fuse, but who knows.
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I have a couple NOS - boxes a bit rough but mostly intact. Haven't really looked them over !
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Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:30 am
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Metallurgy question Rajo rocker arm shaft.
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dobro1956 » Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:01 am
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Im getting ready to do the final rocker arm assembly of the Rajo 4 valve head on the speedster project. Im changing the two separate rocker arm shafts to a single shaft. My rockers are solid castings with no bushings.
I have several choices of 5/8 inch shaft material from McMaster Carr. I am leaning toward 4140 or stainless steel, but thought I...
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I finally got to talk to Seth about his use of stainless for his rocker shaft. The folks who remember Seth's build of his speedster engine know he is pushing the limits of a T and a Rajo 4 valve head. . After a couple years of very hard use and high speed driving, his rocker shaft shows no wear. He says the shaft has a different surface appearance...
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Mon Jan 06, 2020 12:36 am
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Posting pictures
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Charles J » Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:59 pm
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I've tried several times with no luck to post pictures I guess when I have more time will get someone to walk me through it
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Easiest way is to get the picture on your desktop. Then go to the bottom of your post and click on attachments. Add file. Then put inline. Once you have done it , you will know it.
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:56 pm
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Swap meet Springfield MA
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Mountainrider » Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:48 pm
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Any T stuff at the swap meet 1/18 and 19 at the Big E Better Living Building?
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Not usually. Lots of Muscle car, drag race, circle track and safety equipment. But you never know.
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:25 pm
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there all gone
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RichardG » Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:24 pm
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A While back there was a question on how the leaping leana the question was how did the rods not burn up in this position , my uncle Charley made one of them for a V-F-W- in the town of Concord Mass years ago, i remember it well, I lived in West Acton at the time, and when the war was over that ole car was seen every where in parades, three guys...
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The earliest mention of Leapin Lena I could find was in the Harold Teen comic (published 1919-1959). I wonder if that is where the name originates?
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There's a nice video of a Leapin Lena here. I think I got whiplash just watching it.
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:13 pm
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Spindle bolt diameter Vs. spindle bushing reamer diameter.
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Pep C Strebeck » Sun Jan 05, 2020 5:02 pm
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While feeling a bit under-the-weather today (or Wonky-Donkey, as my son always says) I have been cleaning out a tool cabinet that has raised a few questions. This is all in regards to spindle bolts and spindle bolt reamers, in particular bolt diameters and reamer diameters. Here is a link to the Forum from 2017 where this was discussed somewhat:...
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Hone them with Sunnen hone and you will never use a reamer again. Dan
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 7:06 pm
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Inside dimension of reverse drum bushing
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dobro1956 » Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:27 am
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Does anyone know what the inside diameter of a reverse drum bushing would be reamed to when new.
I need the measurement after the bushing is installed and reamed.
I'm not at home to look it up in my books. So far I have had no luck online.
I have found what I think is a NOS reverse drum. If the busing in it measures as a NOS measurement, it...
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Thanks Dan. My bushing is 2.303. It is the same at both ends. That's close enough to make me think it's NOS. Two different people can easily be .001 difference due to technique or equipment differences.
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:18 pm
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Ignition Coils
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Danteb » Thu Dec 26, 2019 3:37 pm
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My brother and I have recently purchased a 1926 Model T roadster pick up ( I think this is the correct term it is a convertible)
Unit was half restored and we are looking for advice on the ignition coils. Unit came with a all in one box (would not start FYI) and we wanted to put it back to original so we purchased 4 reman coils from Gaslight Auto...
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Looks like we are on our way to getting the T running.
Thanks to Brent Mize for his help with the coils, timer and house call.
Correct on the conversion of the true fire, we had to convert timer back to original option and we got her to fire.
Again thanks to everyone for your input. Looking forward to this project..
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 3:37 pm
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24 coupe moulding
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MHSprecher » Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:07 pm
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I have a fairly recently acquired 24 coupe that I am starting to work on. On the car I bought, the moulding covering where the panels meet appears to be aluminum. I recently picked up the rear of a coupe body that I am disassembling for parts and some of the trim appears to be lead. This trim is on the sides of the rear panel below the trunk lid....
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Restoration supply company carries the aluminum strips and you can cut to length, the carry different widths so measure before ordering.
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 11:12 am
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Ethanol gas
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Wayne Mims » Sun Jan 05, 2020 10:47 am
Someone told me that the ethanol gas will destroy the mag overtime they said the ethanol leak through gets into the oil and deteriorate the mad ring I would appreciate it if anybody has any information this. I go through 10 to 20 gallons of gas a week in my Model Tees and the mag in my 15 has quit working. My Tee are my daily drivers in Las Vegas...
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UPDATE
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avent40 » Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:45 am
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Mr. Dorgan has contacted me and he has explained to me that he was sick and in the hospital. Mr. Dorgan was kind enough to send back my items and I am happy with his efforts and satisfied with the outcome. I will continue to use him in the future for any other restorations.
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Found this on the internet from the Better Business Bureau (read it, the call the police in Tucson and file a report for fraud that son(s) masqueraded as the original sirenman and misrepresented the business )
7381 E Stella Rd, Tucson, AZ 85730-2338 (520) 790-0196 joesirenman@gmail.com
www.sirenman.com is no longer active
Here is a link to his...
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 10:43 am
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Stromberg OF adjustment
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dlmyers » Sat Jan 04, 2020 7:48 pm
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Last Saturday (12-28) Stan Howe listed a slightly modified OF for sale in the classifieds.
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notice what somebody made to fit the earlier style adjuster. I had never thought of doing that, it's a unique idea and would make it easy to adjust the high speed mixture from inside the car.
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Thank you Stan. That is what I had always thought but your comment about being able to adjust the carb from inside the car made me wonder.
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:24 am
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What Year Radiator Shell
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TRDxB2 » Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:50 pm
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Trying to identify the year this radiator shell is applicable to. Its a low shell with an apron and round lacing holes.
Low shell 1917-24 and some '25. Unsure what the proper terminology for the trim across the bottom is and when this style was applicable. The T Encyclopedia reference to a SKIRT starting in '25. Lang's using the term APRON for...
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The easiest way to differentiate between a high and low shell is to check the sides. On a low shell the sides are square to the front. On a high shell, they are glared outwards to follow the line of the hood panels. Holes or squares for the lacing for not come into it, for Canadian production too.
Allan from down under.
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 3:22 am
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Tracing and deminsions of Texas T (Birdhaven) Alt. mount
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ModelTWoods » Sun Dec 29, 2019 11:41 pm
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Does anyone have a mounting bracket that bolts to the engine with the front left two head bolts that Birdhaven includes with their Texas T external mount 12 volt alternator kits, that could draw me a tracing of and include all dimensions. They don't list them separately and if I relocate my charging unit, from the generator position, I want to use...
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I had thought about the fact that every owner had theirs installed. I'm going to contact Birdhaven and if they won't sell just the bracket, I'll measure the center-to-center of the two bolt holes and apply it this the drawing in the photo.
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Sun Jan 05, 2020 1:00 am
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What make crankshaft is this?
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civinwt » Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:51 pm
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I bought this engine several years ago, and I have yet to identify this crankshaft. The first picture shows the name WOHLERT forged into it. Mains and rods are the same size as Model A crank. It does not visually resemble a Model A crank.Does anyone have any clues as to manufacture? Thank you in advance for your help.
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Pep, thank you for the info..
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Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:54 pm
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Questions from a newbie
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ModelTDipstick » Mon Dec 30, 2019 9:02 am
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I inherited a 1927 Fordor from my grandfather a few years ago and am just now getting around to trying to fix it up.
It’s been in my family since it was new. My grandpa’s grandpa bought it brand new in OKC.
My uncle’s are telling me that it was the last Fordor assembled in the OKC plant. The serial number is OC-20860. Does anyone know how I could...
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So true Scott, I had Russ Potter rebuild three of my NH carbs. Excellent workmanship, and to talk shop with him on the phone is a true joy!
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Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:49 pm
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09-19 floorboard riser to firewall bracket dimensions
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Aussie16 » Fri Jan 03, 2020 6:10 pm
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Would somebody be kind enough to provide me with dimensions of Langs part no. 3651, the floor riser to firewall bracket? As part of my current project, I neglected to fit these brackets and need to at least drill some holes in the riser and firewall while I am preparing for paint. Will most likely buy some from Langs or fabricate some out of angle...
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Warwick,
You list 1909-19 for the years used. Lang's has 1911-1916. Bruce McCalley's Price List of Parts CD shows that the USA 1918 Price List of Parts has it listed as used 1909-1914 and Bruce has it listed as used 1909-1914 also.
The Lang's url is:
Bruce has them listed as: Dash bracket, to body. 1/3/8 x 4-5/8 x 1/8
Respectfully...
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Sat Jan 04, 2020 9:07 pm
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Center door body I D Tags
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Lessumner » Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:22 am
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I would like to start a documentation of the body number tags or stamping in the wood on center door sedans.I know some were a metal strip tag, round disk shape or stamping into the wood ,usually found on the rear seat support frame. A picture of the tag and year of your car would be great. here is an example of the one on my 1920 Wadsworth body....
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No tag but this stamping on my '22.
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Ready for polishing
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D.Yoder » Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:46 pm
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I use a collar with set screw to hold the fingers down, can use several times instead of waisting wire.
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Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:40 pm
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Russ Firstnow and speedometer...
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Angmar » Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:33 pm
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I wanted to give a good shout out to Russ. He restored this speedometer for me, looks great and works well. We kept the original patina on the bezel so it would still match the pickup. Russ has been very helpful and communicative, an asset to the T hobby for sure.
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i have some crape ones for free.ha,ha. charley
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Need Dummy axle for cantrell miller sleeve puller
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23ford » Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:36 pm
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I need a dummy axle for the Cantrell Miller sleeve puller so I can remove sleeves out of a single housing. Someone told me that someone on here reproduced these. :D
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I believe that it was Scott Conger that had made some. If you have an old won-out axle and a couple of 2 OD washers, you can make one:
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I had welded the washers together and than welded them to the cut off portion of the old worn out axle.
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New Dunlop fired
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Charles J » Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:13 pm
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Are New 30/3.5 Dunlop tires still available if so where thanks Charlie from Ohio
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Dunlop closed its remaining UK plant about four years ago and subsequently no longer manufactures tires for early automobiles.
However, the Dunlop chevron tread tires are now branded Ensign Chevron Cord but I have no idea who manufactures them or whether or not 30 x 3 and 30 x 3.5 tires are available.
Universal is the U.S. distributor for Ensign...
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Sat Jan 04, 2020 4:08 pm
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Super is ready
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D.Yoder » Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:39 pm
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A little heat helps installation.
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Always use eye cover, my father years ago showed me a guy with a white eye from getting lye in it, that made me remember every time!!
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Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:15 pm
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Great end of the year Ebay finds, at least I think they are.
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Pep C Strebeck » Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:20 pm
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Well, for the last 2 weeks of the year I think that Ebay was very kind to me and I thought I would post and share what I was able to find. Just like going to a swap meet, some of the best deals that you find are from guys that don’t normally deal with “older” items. Some of my best swap meet finds have been from the tables of...
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That collection of tools with the dust cap puller and the Stevens axle tool was a great find. I never saw that auction in my searches. And I am a fairly accomplished Ebay searcher as well as a very active bottom feeder . That is where I may be bidding on hundreds of items, and bidding ridiculace low prices. I may only win one or two out of a...
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Carbide generator parts scematic or photos?
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My1914T » Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:22 pm
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Happy New Year!! I'm trying to repair a barn find generator, but don't think it was all found.
Should there be a gasket of sorts on the bottom of the top tank? Generator bottom of top.png
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There appears to be a part(s) that control the valve stem missing or incomplete. I know the brass rod is broken at the top, but what else am I not seeing?...
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Ross, pardon the thread drift, but I would be careful about using anything but calcium carbide and water.
I don't think hydrogen peroxide itself is flammable.
If hydrogen peroxide is mixed with calcium carbide, it forms acetylene and oxygen.
Acetylene lamp burners have little air inlet holes in them and the moving acetylene gas draws the oxygen...
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Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:13 pm
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Met FJ
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Thorlick » Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:12 am
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I had the honor of meeting FJ today when we rendezvoused so he could load up the speedster for the trip to Chicago. That car is going to a nice lady who has dreamed of owning a T for more than the last 20 years. She is really excited, preparing to join clubs and take driving lessons... just the sort the club needs!
FJ said he saved a half hour of...
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I was very pleased by Freighter Jim with the delivery of our '27 Touring from FL to AZ. He transported the car with care and delivered it flawlessly. The extra thing is he took several pictures and videos of the loading and unloading which I really appreciate as I couldn't be there to see it all for myself.
Thanks again, Jim!
Keith
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Sat Jan 04, 2020 11:43 am
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Model T Romanian Ambulance summer 1917
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pres_mihai » Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:56 pm
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Hello!
Is there anyone Who can tell me some information about these ambulances in romanian service during ww1. There are not like those with wooden walls in french or american service on the western front. Are they model t pickup modified? All these photos are taken during summer 1917 battles on the eastern front, Romania. Please could someone...
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Have you tried contacting Crucea Rosie? It looks like these were kept in service after WW1.
What is the symbol with the crown on the side of the ambulances?
There are some photos of ambulances that France sent...
I will try to contact Crucea Rosie.
The symbol on the side of ambulances is the monogram of The Queen Mary of Romania, who was the...
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Oil pump
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Michel » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:52 am
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Rather than rebabbitting I would like to investigate installation of an OIL PUMP, a Lang's counterbalanced crank 3030CBDA (page 62 of the catalog), an oil pump, and so on.
Has someone experienced such transformation ?
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Finally found a picture of the Cortina oil pump on my '27 engine. Sorry it took so long.
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Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:10 pm
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RE Fordite Steering Wheel and other uses of Fordite
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Mark Gregush » Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:05 pm
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We were looking at a copy of a 1925 Ford publication which stated there were over 40 used of Fordite. Ok we have the steering wheel, terminal block and maybe some coils. I have seen Fordson tractor coil boxes that used it instead of wood. The story suggested it was used in car coil boxes. Has anyone seen it in a car box? Or what other places can...
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How about the batteries for the battery equipped starter cars.
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Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:44 pm
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Clock location
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Michael Peternell » Wed Jan 01, 2020 7:41 pm
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I would like to install a period correct clock in my '15 T. Is there such a thing as a proper location?
Thanks for your consideration.
Mike Peternell
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Thanks so much for the pictures Steve. I've always appreciated your posts on the site! It would be nice to see a picture of
one on a car from that era. Still 🐟.
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Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:18 pm
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Jacking up a rear wheel: Does it matter which one?
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Steve Jelf » Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:38 pm
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After I posted this video on FB this morning George Clipner wondered if it matters whether you jack up the left or right wheel. Now I'm wondering too. Does it matter?
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If you view the action of the Differential centre, spider gears and axles from a different prospective, they are always
rotating unless your driving in a very straight line. Maximum “on road” speed / rotation difference when circling dictated by how fast you want to drive your T on full lock!! You will do your head in trying to work out direction...
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Fri Jan 03, 2020 9:06 pm
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2020 MTFCA Annual Meeting - Lincoln NE Feb 14-15
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MikeV » Fri Jan 03, 2020 7:10 pm
Don't forget to register for the 2020 MTFCA Annual Meeting! We will be visiting the Strategic Air and Space Museum as well as a half of a day at the Museum of American Speed, home of the MTFCA Speedster/Racer Hall of Fame. Registration needs to be in by NLT January 31. Use the form in your Vintage Ford or on line at:
Hope to see you in Lincoln!
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Cantrell-Miller Dust Cap Puller
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Pep C Strebeck » Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:45 pm
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These are just some more photos of the tool that I was fortunate enough to find as mentioned in my previous thread ( ). As I had mentioned in the previous thread, I have only seen these in original trade publications, the image below coming from the April 1919 volume of the Automobile Trade Journal, published by the Chilton Company....
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The bar with the 3 nibs on it is what actually grabs the dust cap and does the pulling. The 2 nibs at the left end (in the photos) fit through the main body of the casting and is held in place with a set screw. Once the end grabs the lip of the dust cap you tighten the set screw and the T-handle screw and then crank away.
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Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:54 pm
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Prest-O-Lite Tank cast brackets
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jmc » Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:51 pm
Does anyone know when the cast brackets were first used - were they used prior to 1910? Most period ads don't show the brackets at all. I haven't found the cast brackets in pictures before 1912-1913 but would like to find something before 1910 if possible. Any help would be appreciated - thanks in advance.
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Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:51 pm
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Modern advances in the lubrication of the original roller type timer
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jiminbartow » Mon Dec 30, 2019 11:54 am
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In my 49 years of owning my 1926 Model T Coupe, I have tried many Model T timers and in all that time, I have come to the conclusion that I have had the best, most reliable results with the original roller type timer and have purchased one that I will be putting back on my T. What is the best way to lubricate the roller and contacts of the timer...
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Back to the future or reinventing the wheel. Given the technology of the time Vaseline may have been the best and only choice. In any case you should read this article has many good tips to preserve your timers and recommendations
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Last post by TRDxB2
Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:21 pm
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Chickasha 2020 Pre-War Swap Meet Pizza Party
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by Ron Patterson » Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:06 pm
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Since March 2020 will be the last Chickasha Prewar Swap Meet, Don Lang, John Regan and I have decided to have final traditional pizza party like we used to have every year. Everyone is invited to join us at Swap Space NH 8-10 in the West side of the North Building Friday March 20th at Noon for a free a pizza lunch sponsored by Don, John and Ron....
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I got to speak to Bruce for a while, had a good conversation with Ron Patterson, met John Regan, Stan, Russ, and a number of other people. Had a great time and weather was good.
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Last post by DHort
Fri Jan 03, 2020 12:14 pm
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Fordite steering wheel repair
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RFH » Mon Dec 23, 2019 8:35 am
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]Hi,
Newbie to posting , been lurking for years.
I have a 1919 coupe and the steering wheel is Fordite and it is cracking.
Been thinking about grinding out the crack and using JB weld.
This is a 15 inch wheel and has T902 and FORD in block letters stamped on the backside.
I would like to keep the original wheel on the car any help would be...
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I have a 17 type, and just keep waxing it. The Fordite still comes off, so I wear leather gloves when driving. I don't wish to paint it, because that will destroy the original look.
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Last post by Original Smith
Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:11 am
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Start There - Finish Here
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BE_ZERO_BE » Sat Dec 28, 2019 2:23 am
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In the spirit of Before & After started by Mr. Howe ...
Here are the meters from a HCCT I picked up recently.
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Show us some more pictures when it is done.
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Last post by Original Smith
Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:47 am
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Starter removal on a 1926
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Mopar_man » Wed Jan 01, 2020 3:04 pm
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I'm removing the starter from my 26 and have run into an issue. The car (previous owner) must have suffered something catastrophic because the Bendix drift pin and little spring was found in the oil pan as well as the whole assembly had to be gently tapped off the shaft. As I started to pull out the starter I noticed that the mag ring was still in...
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They may have installed the starter, bendix and hogshead while engine was in car. The bendix, not being meshed properly with the flywheel gear ring, may have resulted in the damage to the bendix you described when starting it for the first time, the gear ring caused the bendix to bind and break. Jim Patrick
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Fri Jan 03, 2020 12:33 am
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plug distance in high compression head
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marinelli » Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:01 pm
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Rebuilding my 24 T I opted to install a high compression head. I noticed that the spark plug does not travel down as far on the high compression head as the low compression head. Is this normal? On the low compression head the plug comes flush with the bottom of the head. One the high compression head it sits up approx 1/4 + or-.
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Thanks Richard, I was not sure about the distance. Regarding my rebuild, everything on this car will be completely rebuilt or restored. Antique engine bearing in Escondido did all the rods and mains. Mesa machine did all the machine work and Ed Katzorke did the transmission and Ruckstell rearend. All new part and pieces from Snyders and Chaffins,...
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Last post by marinelli
Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:43 pm
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Looking for someone who can fabricate spring steel clips
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Erik Johnson » Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:53 pm
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I am looking for an individual or company that can fabricate the spring steel clips shown in the photos below. Any referrals or any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated.
These spring clips are for a Troy windshield and allow the windshield to be positioned in the fully upright position or the fully down, folded position.
I can provide...
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Les
no offense was intended...I didn't even see your earlier reply. Obviously the person with the desire and wherewithall is the person to do it. Hopefully whoever does tackle it will share the end result with us. Hopefully your toes will recover soon after my trampling.
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Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:49 pm
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Rehabilitating a Motometer
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ModelTWoods » Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:10 am
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If a motometer has lost its red fluid (or it evaporated, etc.), can the fluid be replenished, how, and what do you put in it?
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I have two reproduction Motometers No red can be seen in either till the engine heats up or I put the end in hot water. I also have one that came with the car and have tapped in on the spare tire and put it in hot water with no success. bought replacements off E-Bay.
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Last post by Novice
Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:21 pm
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1927 TT Truck Progress
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Jeepbone1 » Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:05 pm
After a short hiatus I got the firewall and a steering column mocked up to see what it was going to do. I like the way everything feels and fits so far. Being 6ft tall people told me I’d be uncomfortable in the truck but at this point I don’t see it. I’ll know more once I can start driving it. The heater works in the garage now so more progress is...
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Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:05 pm
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1909 in Hemmings
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Will_Vanderburg » Thu Jan 02, 2020 10:40 am
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There is a 1909 for sale on the Hemmings website.
One of the pictures in the add shows a two pedal/two lever set-up.
However the actual car for sale has three pedals and one lever.
Whoops.
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Direct link to the Hemmings advertisement:
Colin,
Yes, #904 was repaired and worked on by Royce. He says it is a 3 pedal 1 lever car. From the posting at: Royce commented:
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By Royce in Dallas TX on Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 09:54 am:
Magneto / flywheel assy from 904. I believe this is the earliest known 3 pedal car. It does...
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Last post by Hap_Tucker
Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:39 pm
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Got this today.
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Will_Vanderburg » Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:27 pm
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Just received this in the mail. All I need is a model 160 to go in it.
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Will, got this one. Looks rough, but turns and visually the wheels look good. $55 delivered to you. It has the good style wheels inside, the odometer resets, and the input turns. Stiff, but it turns. It’s a crapshoot, but it looks like a safe bet to me. Tmorsher@icloud.com 850E3920-5FB3-4CEF-BEB7-EDF01589DA85.jpeg...
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Last post by Dropacent
Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:16 pm
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Fordite Steering Wheel
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TBill » Fri Dec 27, 2019 3:36 pm
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Looking for advice on the cleaning and preservation of original Fordite steering wheels.
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When I restored mine, I wet sanded starting with 180 grit and worked my way to 1500 grit. Then applied a couple coats of butchers wax. I could'nt be happier with the results. (And no black hands when driving)
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Last post by gcomo
Thu Jan 02, 2020 3:18 pm
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Conductive lubricants vs non-conductive (dielectric) lubricants
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jiminbartow » Wed Jan 01, 2020 11:27 am
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Happy 2020 everyone. I would like to start a conversation here regarding electrical conductive lubricants, vs non-conductive (di-electric) lubricants. I have been on the forum for 20 years (since 2000) and though there may have been discussions on this, I have never seen it brought up and, from what I have read on it, it may be a very important...
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Mark G. is correct in that dielectric grease is classified as a sealant. I have worked with dielectric grease and conductive grease (oil) for many years. The conductive grease being more of an assembly lubricant made of copper dust suspended in a very thick oil. Works very well for what it was intended to do. Vaseline (petroleum jelly) is still a...
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Last post by mtntee20
Thu Jan 02, 2020 2:07 pm
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1921 Coupe outside door handles again
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JimDix » Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:34 pm
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Looking for a good picture or better yet a single or pair of Tee shaped closed car door handles used in 1921, between the bail handles and the L shaped ones. Thankyouverymuch!
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This MAY be one.
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Last post by JimDix
Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:52 pm
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1911 button tufting layout.
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Michael Paul » Wed Jan 01, 2020 11:11 am
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Happy New year! My resolution is to get my 11 touring on the road. Just finished rebuilding the engine with Erik Barrett's help. Now on to the upholstery!
Fortunately, I worked for a upholstery shop part time in highschool, started off making buttons for the tufting jobs that were lined up. Diamond tufting is not that complicated,(but hours of...
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Mike-
I, too, was tempted with some killer deals on leather, but I resisted the temptation. I would not buy any hides sight unseen unless it was from someone I know or a trusted individual who understands the needs and requirements of Model T upholstery work.
I will hunt for my records and call you today.
: ^ )
Keith
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Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:09 pm
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