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I found this Model T engine photo, on line. My question is, what are the pads around the spark plugs.
Were can I find them?

George

Best I can tell it's a dashboard from a 26/27 TT.

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Louie Mandich - who is very well known in the Philadelphia area - participates in monthly meetings and tours involving Model T’s.

He is a helluva guy ... 😎

Louie will be participating in and possibly leading the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade which starts early Thanksgiving morning.

Way To Go Louie .... 👍...

I found Model T block with a serial number T207945. What does the T in serial number represent?
Thanks

Working on a 1925. Magneto works fine when the engine is cold and puts out 25 volts. After about a half hour of driving it stops working properly and drops down to about eight volts and will only run on battery. Once the engine cools down, voltage is back up. Has anybody experienced this problem? Any suggestions?
Thank you,
Curt

I used to have some of these aftermarket aluminum hubcaps and just got a set in, anyone know ho made these? also got one heavy duty steel one fith flange but has coarse threads, any ideas? Bob

Is there any use for these before I part them out? I figure I can at least get the hardware and tar. 1A39180E-8B88-4A46-B0C6-844FD6296A4C.jpeg

Hi,
I have been using a true fire ignition for the past 10 years, unfortunately it decided to stop working ( actually smoking )
Anyone have any info on locating a new one or parts ? seems they are no longer available.

Thank you
JB

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Can someone explain or post a picture of how the dash shield is attached on a 1911 Touring? Thanks, Art

I always like to find new homes for stuff that I acquire with my T parts. Can anyone ID any of these. I can post new photos if needed.

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I just picked this D C Harrington D & B Brass carburetor
patents 3-9-15
11-20-15 Chicago
looks to be built for a Model T Ford but that's all I know about it
any information appreciated, Bob

Licensing a car in CA with Year Of Manufacture plates required a trip to the DMV with a set of origina l license plates. The state requires original front and rear plate in good condition. Once the license was issued this became a legal set of plates for on road use. In 1915, the plates were porcelain on steel. The steel was a lighter gauge in...

I was at the Benson Ford Research Center last week to document the C-cab roof construction in advance of my upcoming TT restoration project. Was able to get copies of all the wood top pieces, side curtain assembly, and visor. One of the things I was interested in learning is what the actual process and materials were used on the top installation,...

Does anyone here know anything about this swap meet. I think it is indoors? Listed as Model A , are there any T parts or buyers there? Looking for another swap to go to since Chickasha is closing. Input? Thanks Dan

Hershey is always a treasure hunt for us spark plug collectors. I found a nice batch this year including some NOS plugs and insulators for the Ts.
Managed to find some NOS in the box Ford Script brass top Champion insulators as well as some of the early straight sided Chamption X insulators. They were quite reasonable too. I know a lot of you also...

I'm going to be adding an additional wire to my tail-lights on my 26 coupe for the brake light. Does anyone know of a loom or sleeve that I could use for these wires or should I just wrap them with friction tape. Thanks

I thought I would do a Jay and show the tire chains that I recently purchased from David Stroud via the classifieds. They and their original bag are in excellent condition, thanks David!

There are no instructions, so I'll have to experiment with mounting them on one of my spare rims and tires. :)

The topic says all, what do you have? Thanks Joe Bell 419-618-1025 Tiffin Ohio

I have two different styles of Champion X spark plugs. The style that appears to be of older vintage has the ceramic .285 below the face. The other is only .105. Would these be two different heat ranges?
Keith

Anyone interested in a 13/32x16 bottom tap, I now have a price. See my ad on classified page. Thanks Dan

A friend got this early front axle and is looking for any markings and found this on one of the spindles.
Looks like a P, K and F and the set of numbers.
I’m guessing a replacement from an aftermarket source.

I am re-assembling the rear end of my T. I have two new axles with the old gears that were OK. When I assembled left and right axles, and the spider gears to the ring gear carrier with a new little bronze disk between the inner ends of the axles, the whole assembly is locked up.
Do I have to adjust the thickness of the bronze disk to create the...

Not sure what other 1911-1912 cars these went on but from what I've seen it was only the Torpedo and some other open cars. I toyed with the idea of calling it the Carrot but wasn't sure anybody else calls it that...all of us who drive the later cars with the larger 2909 sediment bulb just refer to it as the Potato or the Sweet Potato . But this...

I have 3 ring gears that I do not know what they are ? Any information would be great.

Thanks
Mike

On my 1925 fordor in side cab left side down in the floor next to starter button they r a stamp in the wood hp26724 does hp stand for highland park? My question is what does the numbers stand for ?

This was in a bunch of model T parts . Not sure of its use.
Anyone know? The reamer is 13/32 . The bolt holes are 5 inches center to center.
Thanks
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Hi there does anyone have any idea what revs a generator runs at
Any info would be great
Cheers

Progress
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I probably shouldn't post this here as it is not Model T, but I wanted to share a milestone I passed today. Some may recall that back in January I broke my ankle rather badly in a tractor accident. A few months earlier I'd had knee surgery (same leg) which didn't help. As a result, it has been 16 months since I've been able to climb into my 1946...

Bob Peterson's thread on his newly acquired (and unrestored) 1911 raised an idea in my mind. I've long wondered about the history of my 1912, which is unknown prior to 1960. So an idea arose: can we learn anything by looking at the age of replacement parts on a mostly unmolested car ?

In Bob's case, his car looks pretty much unmolested, and yet...

I will have to look at the Frontenac catalog but it could have been used in conjunction with a flywheel housing and Model A transmission. Looks like was made to use 4 dip pan inspection plate.

I looked at my new Taiwan-made u-joint and the rivets are barely peened over. I'm afraid to use it as-is. The heads on 3 rivets are not seated completely. I can insert a feeler gauge of .011 under some. Is this what is being made these days? I will probably send it back unless I can find a way to set the rivets correctly. I know that tightening...

I just came across the plans my son made up for the steering cross member and header for my speedster that I am putting back together after having it apart for 5 years. The rebuild is detailed in my Speedster Rebuild thread. I am very lucky to have a son and daughter-in-law that are involved in the hobby. But my son is also my Jiminy Cricket. I...

Howdy from Oklahoma y'all,

First off I want to thank everyone on this board as the archives of it have been a great resource to me in finding information about our Model T and quick info on fluid changes etc as I get ready to prep my late grandfathers 1927 Model T for sale.

Just curious at this point A) if there are any sort of resource guides...

Hi, can anyone date the ford script accessory oil cans for the veteran model Ts.
Regards
Michael A

I was under the impression that on the early cars, say 1908 thru 1913 the body and wheels were pin striped at the factory. From 1914 onwards, any pin striping was done locally at the dealer by local artisans. I can hardly imagine that to speed up production the wheels were dip painted and then manually pin striped. It doesn’t compute
On the one...

Hello all,

I am trying to figure out the screw sizes and pitch on various screws that are missing on my 26 Touring. The screws I'm looking for are door latch, door cardboard panel and sill plates. Nothing I've tried seems to work in any threaded holes. Also, where would one find the clips in the door that holds the cardboard panel screws?

I'm...

Wish we had one of these to wash off road salt in the winter and tighten loose spokes in the summer. Sorry for the low resolution file. Maybe someone has a better version to share.

Hi folks,

Just got my '25 Roadster up and running, but I have a steering issue that I can't figure out. I've looked in the T-1 manual and searched the forum with no luck - would appreciate some assistance from the team.

With the front end raised, wheels straight, I can only get a quarter turn to the right on the steering wheel before lock. To...

Perhaps some will find these interesting. I found them in an antique shop a while ago. I love the big smile on the Model T Driver’s face. I’ve included photos of the notations on the back of each photo.

I have this Ford / Brown electric tail light. What years were these used. I don’t have the curved clear lens. Was it a flexible celluloid?

Hi anyone coming from California going through Roseville Ca and heading east through Idaho? I would like to arrange pickup of a HCCT, I can meet with you on the road, depending your route

Best Regards,

Joe

Not far from getting the '24 back on the road. Can't figure out where this lives.

Does anyone have the factory specs for the main bearings?

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I'm a Model A guy, but met someone who's grandfather had a copy of this ad from 1908. Would any of you have one of these ads or be able to tell me something about it?

I know the New Ford (my 1928 Tudor Sedan) was in every paper in the country in Dec. 1, 1927, but I know nothing about early advertising of the old Ford.

Since the Classified ads are in a different place than the Forum, I think a lot of folks don't look at them nearly as often as the Forum. So I want to mention that I have a '15-16 Runabout body with turtle listed there for sale. Thanks.

When I re-spoked my wheels, I gave my old spokes to Woodcraft. They were very pleased to receive them so they could turn them into pens for troops.
I did not have a lathe at that time so I could not turn any pens myself. Now that I have a lathe, I can make a few myself and I thought others of you might like to do this as well.

The movie, “Stan and Ollie” comes on tonight at 10:00 on cable TV. Sorry for the late notice but I only just now saw it while channel surfing. Here in central Florida on Comcast, Xfinity, it is on channel 374, STZB. You may need to do your own channel surfing to find it. Good luck. Jim Patrick

I've been searching the forum for a photo of wire routing from Starter to Starter Switch and cannot find. The new wire from Lang's appears to be a few inches too long and I cannot figure where to route to avoid the emergency brake. Any ideas? My '24 Roadster is getting close to starting for the first time in 50 years!!!

Lee

Can the reproduction 5.1 steering shaft and gears be used in my 1911 steering column? Thanks, Art

Recently found an interesting batch of photo postcards showing the wreck of a 1914 touring. The car looks to have been rolled over and was apparently hauled somewhere, rolled onto its side and stripped for parts. It's an interesting series of cards.
Terry

I wanted to to share a few notes I came across in material from my Great Great Uncle Taylor W. Douglas. The first is a comical statement describing the engine/trans operations followed by a letter from Bruce McCalley. The folder includes my uncle’s check ledger on a legal pad showing purchases as he rebuilt the 12 Depot Hack & 15 Doctor’s Coupe....

I am looking to repair my early Texas T Delco Alternator until a new one is available. It needs a new stator and possible rectifier bridge & regulator. This is not a single wire style, and the new replacement will be, but it is unknown how long it will be backordered. I am sure the original Texas T Parts used a common Delco automotive unit to...

Mike Bender's wife Brenda passed away a week ago. This was mentioned in a post titled Sad News in the off-topic section of this site, where few folks will see it. Here is a link to her obituary.

We're so sorry, Mike. May God give you the strength to carry on without her.

I am looking for advice and guidance on refurbishing a Stewart speedo dial. As can be seen in the picture below, the dial has been affected by copper verdigris.

Can this be easily removed without also removing the black lettering? I have pondered using a mild acid like lemon juice or vinegar.

If cleaning does not work, is it possible to get a...

Went to get a last putt in couple weeks ago and was surprised with a snapping noise coming from the rear.
Got around to pulling it apart today with some help from my partner in crime. ;)
Everything went smoothly removing it and we made a support for the axle and got it mostly apart...most of one tooth MIA on the pinion gear and the ring gear is...

I don't think they are one offs. The lever is marked F7 and is the only markings I could find. If no adjustment was made when they were taken off, the ID is abut 10-1/4 , too big for small drum too small for big drum. The brake band is just over 1-1/4 . Looks to be passenger side. I only was able to find the one side but did find the mounting...

I am looking for,1924-1927 Door female dovetail assembly, 4 hole type. I need two of them.

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I have a pair if E&J 466 brass headlights which need to have the barrel straightened. Who is capable of making such a repair? I am located in the Tampa area. I tried to post a photo, no luck.The opening against which the lens door closes is bent back at the bottom so the lens door is tilted downward.

Gentlemen (and Ladies!): Good evening -

Well . . I keep digging up things in the bowels of my shed -

Came across the Brand New (Painted but, never used) Set of Rocky Mountain Brakes.
Also have the Larger Drums (I did have those mounted with my '17 smaller drums, but never used)
Also have the two long 'Rods', 'EZ' Adjust Slider, the Front...

My uncle finally decided to make a top for his 23 roadster from SCRATCH. We finished it last week. You could say that we’re getting pretty good at making and installing Model T tops between this one and my TT. We picked a FB Marketplace score in the form of a 75+ year old industrial sewing machine that makes me now wonder how people make due with...

I removed and cleaned the oval gas tank from my 1913 Touring.
The old hardware was mismatched so I got new bolts, castellated nuts, and cotter pins.
Do the bolts push into the brackets from the bottom or down from the top?
Seems like down from the top with the castellated nuts exposed would make it easier to install the cotter pins.

Gene

Posting for an acquaintance who would like to know if this is or could have been used on a WW I ambulance. Any feedback you could provide on the age and usages for the lamp would be appreciated. The owner (Steve Blackbourn) isn't a T guy and not a member of the forum so please contact him directly if possible at 206.979.1712 or steve at windermere...

Can anyone tell me what the correct finish on the steel sediment bowls under the gas tank was? Most of the time these are painted black but is that correct? I'm just wondering if they were just left unpainted from the factory, I have never seen any evidence of paint on unrestored ones.

Sadly, with my magneto no longer operational, I'm now resigned to driving my T on battery only going forward. Other than making sure I have a good battery with sufficient charge, what other things do I need be aware of driving this way? Thank you in advance for your help.

Never saw one like this, real?
jimdix

Before Hershey I had an issue with my starter bendix as it exploded and made a mess. I had to pull the engine and clean out all the debris and I removed the magneto in the process. I replaced it with slingers and since then I have a pretty significant leak coming from this hole. Thoughts?

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Thanks!

John

Those of you who know Model T's well also know that Ford used Anzo Fasteners throughout Model T production. The problem today is apparently Anzo is no longer in business. I pick up those fasteners whenever I can, and have enough for my use. When I restored my '25 pickup a few years ago, I was determined to use Anzo fasteners. I found a guy who had...

While not opening the post itself, I ran the subject of the Vietnamese message through Google Translate. It came out as Share two ways to play football betting faint always win! Okay, I get the odd reasoning behind spamming: If one person in a hundred responds, that's still one percent and if we send thousands and thousands of spam messages, we'll...

My Dad and me are restoring a 1923 TT dump truck. The flange for the spring perch on the Ruckstell side had snapped off and we're replacing that entire side of the differential housing. There's a felt seal on the Ford side of the differential but there appears to be no seal on the Ruckstell side. I'm referring to the felt seals on the inner side...

The generator has not worked on our '21 Touring in the 3 years since we've had the car. I've just been charging the battery monthly and putting off getting it fixed. Now the generator on our '28 A Sport Coupe has quit working too. I suppose I'll take them both to the local starter/alternator/generator shop and get them fixed now. I DONT intend to...

There is some fabulous information in this video about Model T fasteners............why the square head screw was used in the Canadian production line and not the American production line.

Robertson, Phillips, and the History of the Screwdriver

Hey all. Getting ready to replace the head gasket on my '15 T to fix a external coolant leak. Some advice appreciated.
What type of gasket is best?
Use a sealant spray like copper seal?
Use antiseize compound when replacing head bolts?
Torque spec?
Other handy tips?

As always thanks for the help in advance

Hey guys, new to the forum and new to model T's so first off thanks for allowing me to join. I acquired a model TT cab and got some doors in decent condition and hung them, however I can't get them to shut all the way. The doors are little too tall towards the b pillar and hitting. Any suggestions on door alignment? Heat and bend hinges?

Does anyone here cover store bought bucket seats? Speedster seats?

When i increase the timing in the car the engine doesn't speed up. Everything outside moves but the engine timing doesn't seem to increase when i move the lever in the car. Help. Thanks in advance for the help.

the Ford Model T how was paint applied to the metal? Brushes, spray guns or dipping or what?

Will Larry Sidmore's AC brake set up fit with Hassler shocks? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Rocky Mountain brakes and Hassler shocks work together. This is for a small drum.

Im needing to work out how much a complete powerplant from crank handle to 4th main weighs.. any idea?

i went shopping on ebay last week and scored a set of 3 very lightly used 6.00x18 Lucas crossplys that are on the the list of suitable tyres for vintage sportscar trials so should be fine. They were on a Wolesley Hornet Special for two trials then retired so loads of life in them. £125 for the 3 including the post was a steal considering their...

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I have a loose steering wheel on a 27 Dr's Coupe ... about 1/8 turn or 20-25 degrees at steering gear junction. Its been suggested by bush mechanics to fill the steering gear junction with saw dust so the gears would operate tightly !!! ... Any suggestions? Ideas? Hacks?

I have had two knowledgeable guys try to explain the order of assembly of the timer felt seal and timer on my 11 Touring but I just don’t get it. One said the felt seal goes behind the timer between the timer and timing gear cover, the other said the felt goes inside the timer body between the timer and roller. This timer came with my car, I...

I put my steering in the 11 today but it doesn’t seem to have enough sticking out the bottom of the steering bracket for the pitman arm to tighten up on. The top of the shaft in as far as it will go. What is wrong here? Art

Does any one sell one piece brake cams for a 26? I just bought a set from Lang's and the cam lobes are separate parts pinned onto the shaft.

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Twice over the past 3 years I've posted a video link to see Alan Travis' 1913 Bugatti. The first time was an 8 minute drive through the wooded Flagstaff AZ region (all action and engine sounds....no talking). The last time was nearly two years ago when Jay Leno and Alan drove the Bugatti around Southern California. Jay enjoyed it so much the video...

Can anyone tell me where this cutaway image came from, or who created it please?

It may have been posted here before in the past but i thought it was zany enough to share with the bunch here ;

enjoy !

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Does anyone have a list of gears that go on the cam for different brands as far as: Diameter, No. of Teeth, Width etc. I am trying to find out which one has 16 teeth and is 1 3/8 dia. but would like to know the size of others also.