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I was gifted a 16 Roadster and 24 Coupe. Neither has run in over 20 years since the owner died. I got both started and running. They both have 26-27 engines in them with what appear to be 2-piece valves. Compression in the 16 is 45 on 2 and 50 in 2. I've been quoted about $600 to put new valves and lifters in (200 miles away), plus the cost of the...

I have a question on ignition timing with the Z-head.
I installed a Z-head on my ‘26 T. The most important feature is not the higher compression, but the squish zone which creates strong turbulence of the air-fuel mixture as the piston approaches TDC. This turbulence garantees a much completer combustion than with the original head.
I also...

Hey all,

I had a hole in my #4 cylinder, and decided to replace the block instead of getting it bored and sleeved to save cost. I have been installing most of my old parts, (including my original crank) along with a few new ones and it has gone surprisingly well with no issues. Until now. I mounted the field coils to the block, and then the...

I bought a set of new Rocky Mountain brakes with cast iron drums and didn’t have instructions to explain on how to set up the drum with the hub. They are for large drum brakes with wire wheels. I’m having an issue with figuring out how to set up drum with the hub. There is about a 1 inch spacer that came with the kit that I’m not 100 % where is...

This one was on the cover of the Vintage Ford Magazine some time ago. I thought I would add a thread and post a painting occasionally.

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I will dig up some old ones and add new ones as they happen.
Rich

New to me car that drove off of the trailer and into my driveway by the PE. From the first attempt at me driving it, it would start and idle but stall when I tried to take off in low.
I made all of the checks and settings for a free neutral from the service manual, posts I've read here, and the Ford Fix. I cant get the car in free neutral. I have...

After constructing WWI ambulance project to the Ford plans, my overall height was 81 and the top is permanently attached. So, no issues until I start to look for enclosed trailer to transport and store this thing. Seems most standard enclosed trailers are not tall enought for most Model T's unless the top is lowered and the windshield is removed...

Hello everyone,
I would first like to say this forum has been a big help with lots of my questions. I recently inherited this 1926 coupe from my grandfather Engine serial # 5941325 Frame serial #13654295. My grandfather had found this car in a field in the 60's. When I got it, It had not been started since the 90's. I have gotten it running and...

It’s August 1st!
I’ve been varnishing, varnishing and more varnishing interior wood pieces for the delivery car. I also got the platform ready for primer and paint.
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Look at this response I got from my want ad on this sight. It pisses me off that we have to deal with these asshats trying to rip people off. Administration needs to drop kick this clown.

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A couple of weeks ago I posted about a problem I'm having with my T. Its a 1914 Touring with a 1918 motor that has a starter & generator. This car ALWAYS starts until a few weeks ago when I had done a bunch of work & wanted to take a test drive. None of that work had anything to do with the motor, the closest I got was installing new leather clash...

Does anyone have a source for authentic sized number stamps that also has the correct style font? I have (-and use) them for Model-A and E V8 but I don't have for a T and it appears they are different than the later KR Wilson stamps. Suggestions??