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We Do ! This big guy cruised down our road & by my shop a while back second one this year !

Another way to protect yourself.
Get educated on the specifics of the car.
Ask questions like, what kind of thrust washer is in the rear axle, babbit or brass?
If they get a puzzled look on their face, look out.
I know this not because I have replaced them but because I have read it is vidal this upgrade is done.
I''m no expert, far from it but I...

I suspect the system is just a little over-filled. It should find its own correct level after a few good drives. Occasionally check the level and make sure it continues to cover the tops of the cooling tubes. :)

We visited the Henry Ford this summer. It is worth driving far more than eight hours. Over many years the staff has managed to turn an eclectic assortment of things that amused Henry into an excellent display of American ingenuity, invention, and industry. Of especial interest to the Model T folks is an exploded 1923 Model T, hung from the ceiling...

Great find Jeff. I was lucky to have the tail light for my 1915. Finding one missing sidelight was not so difficult. If anyone you know needs a pair of fork mounted electric headlight buckets, I have a pair, with most of the original black paint still covering the inside.

Allan from down under.

George

None on front, only the rear. There is less bounce with these added springs, can’t say the T pickup rides better :roll: compared to my F150.

Do have pancake Hasslers on the ‘24 touring and they change the ride to a baby buggy bounce, like those.

Here is what I had. As I said, I didn’t have the chart until long after the fiber gears were made. Got lucky, but really, how much can it matter? 8426490D-70A6-4AE6-BD9D-25F8A3DFB19E.jpeg

On an unworn driveshaft the hole has to be reamed after the bearing is installed so any burrs from drilling the hole would be taken care of then.
Don't need to toss it, it can be fixed with some simple filing.

It would be a pretty long drive for me at a time of the year when there could be a snow storm.

Have a 21 Center Door.

One of my buddies from High School, Colonel Steve Lindsey, has flown the Space Shuttle a couple of times. . But I don’t think that he has ever driven a Model T... :mrgreen:

Here’s a pic of us at our 40 year reunion last summer.

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PS. Steve was at “the wheel” of STS-95, the flight that took Senator...

I think I got mine at ACE. I just looked for ones with a free length, wire size, diameter and number of turns that was close. If need be, if they are shorter/less turns you could add a spacer under the cap to get the tension to hold the balls in the slots. You want them strong enough to keep the balls in place but not so much they wear the rods.

Problem is- remove more later means remove valves, replace gaskets, and another trip to the machine shop.

Thats it. Results thus far appear to indicate usa cars had a made in USA medallion, Australian export had none, Canadian had a made in Canada medallion.

I need to acquire 2 Canadian medallions, if anyone has some please send me a pm.

many dealers carry wood kits like;

The kits might be made by;

The wheels look like front tractor wheels that you could bolt a weight to in the 2 opposed holes.

:? I have had to use it more then once! LOL

I have read some previous MTFCA threads about the paints & primer and primers used on various parts. It appears that there is gray primer where the paint flaked off. So some restoration may have been done when it was last stored 50 years ago.
According to a lengthy thread by Royce Peterson
Ford used two japan black paints. The “First Coat Black...

As I’ve mentioned before, most of what they’re after is simply posting a link on a highly ranked, long-established site like this one.

The search engine algorithms place a lot of value on this.

The best deterrent is for the admins to remove the post. If the post stays there for a long time, even if no one responds, the spammer is getting part...

You might find instructions in the reference library at antiquespeedometer.com.

I did a look over on the Hall-Scott housing I got with these parts. I don't see anything amiss to say the notch plate I was asking about even went with it. So it will remain unknown. Up there with the 3 steel thrust plates welded together that was posted as to why . Only they knew and they aren't around to tell us. Thanks again.

Mark- if you need help send me an e-mail. dmcgears@yahoo.com. Did you get the wheel hub loose from the axle taper? if so, the wheel should slide out. Dan

Thanks Scott
Thanks dbooth

It is really sad to see this. The rear end needs just as much attention as any other part. When my Dad and I were rebuilding them, it was like only 25% of parts were able to be re-used. Just people before doing crap work to get it sold or something.

Hank

Yes they still hold them every year at the Tillamook county fair.

Moxons Motor Engineers were in High Road, Whetstone, London.

H. Pattison & Co built similar Model T & Model A based tractors. You can find a few photos of their tractors on the internet if you search for Pattison Beta and Pattison Super Beta.

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I am about to install a new ring gear on an old flywheel and presume the bevels on the teeth face to the bendix ? Does that sound right?
Thanks fo your thoughts.
Jim

Yup, to the rear of the car.

Herm

Humblej, Thanks, I found it on the Cimorelli site. You are correct about not user friendly. The tool is very over engineered . I may still try to get it to add to the collection, Even though Ill never use it. Thanks ag8ain

Tim

I ran one of the South Dakota Black Hills National tours in a 1919 depot hack with an engine with 0 miles. Not an ideal break-in but I did a lot of oil changes and maintenance on the car each day. That said, the car had stock rear end, was a very heavy car, and passed a lot of broken cars (all of which passed me and most of which encouraged...

Problem solved!!!! Was able to get ahold of mr jay skinner and he’s a gentleman and quite a good time to chat with, it’s amazing to find such kind and helpful people on the forum

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If you are pulling hills all the time the ten tooth is great but if you are flat lands I would run the eleven tooth.

Hi Susan as soon as you do get a tally the contributions could you share that with us on the forum ?

I find them used all over. My particular purpose requires that the un threaded portion be the diameter of the threaded portion so what was posted will not work.

i think I read that is to prevent the front crossmember from cracking because the newer spring mounting is too flexible and it makes a stress point. I found this one on a chassis I bought years ago.

The software used for this forum (and another that I frequent) will post (preview) pictures in the portrait mode by default. Rotating vertical pics twice as stated above will orient vertical pics properly in the preview screen.
For some reason however, the software will orient them correctly if you click on them.
Other forums using this same...

Looks about 100% better then my 21 coupe when I got it. Add a distressed head liner and funky seat covers and go drive it! :lol: By the way, the car in my avatar was that coupe before putting the Express body on it.

If you mean this, Lang's has them;

Just a bump this up to the top, I believe we have until 12 midnight tonight to make a donation. We made ours today.

Happy 244th Birthday Marines.

Thanks Dan. A perfect match.
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Or at least close.

Don’t forget that all Warfords need to be supported at the rear.

Hi Adam,

The cast iron cases were made to accept the forward bell to take up stresses, torque, and frame flex under loads with road conditions. The drive shaft at the u-joint has a square dimension of 13/16” on both T and TT.

The input shaft of the cast iron Warfords are the same 13/16” where as the aluminum cases are 7/8”. I believe they did...

Another note on the TT is all the downward torque that occurs when braking and slowing down with compression. Some serious stresses going on!

I had a clamp screw break in my 14 and it damaged one of the longer style clamps so I put an ad in the classifieds for one along with this picture. Somebody noticed the later mag ring and gave me a reason as to why it would work, just not as exactly intended. I replaced the longer style with the later ones when I put it back together. The main...

Somehow I'd missed that earlier forum posting, but good to see more info on these. I've had a display box of them in by recreated old auto parts store. The are displayed in an antique showcase along with some other lighting stuff. Interesting that the inside lid of the box folds up to look like a dashboard, with the light installed. Glad you have...

These work just fine. I keep a set for blocking fuel tank filler holes for cleaning/sealing fuel tanks, and sealing radiators for mild chemical cleaning (like vinager):

Additionally, this style is particularly suited to fuel tanks as well, if you're worried about it falling in like above plugs could (which I tie off for safety as necessary):...

This discussion has been extremely informative so far, and I have every expectation of learning much more from the upcoming write-up you are working on Hank. Thank you Hank (and all others on this thread as well) for sharing such helpful and beneficial information. I can't help thinking that the discussion that has taken place thus far is...

By no means hijacking this post, but I've just listed in the classifieds 9 articles on how to build one, some vintage and others newer. Great source of information in one place. Start building one now for that special surprise at Christmas

Michael

excellent of you to follow up with that review!

I was fortunate enough to be part of a team that did the 'quick T Build', at a motor show of historic vehicles, in the mid 1970's. We assembled, then disassembled ready for the next time, and did it every hour on the hour while the three day show was open,

Prior to, and as publicity for the show, we performed the assembly for television on a...

You can cheat a little length in the stud by winding the lower nut on just far enough to get the split pin in. Then back the plate off until it binds on the nut. This often means two or the thread coils are left above the plate.

Allan from down under.

What instructions are you looking for, install setup? There has been a lot posted on the web, try mtfca; AC brakes ( when I googled mtfca; AC breaks I actually got more hits, go figure! ;) )

Wow perfect! That's what I want to do!

Michael D, I imagine the first photo is of the 1912 transmission, the second is likely the unknown 1926 transmission he mentions. But good to point it out for the benefit of less knowledgeable readers.

Always happy to see your posts! Did I see your name on the Lang's calendar list again?

Tim,
I wonder if the complete engine unit that you have is the Heavy Duty HIMICO like the one in the later literature that I posted?
The Heavy Duty type as shown should have 2 inch journals for the connecting rods and main bearings and a gear driven oil pump. It also does not have magnets on the flywheel or a field coil, so it requires a...

Dan & John,

Thank you for the memories and the image of Larry.

In time- this thread will be forgotten and be referenced in a future keyword search now and again.

For anyone reading this - grab a smart phone with a decent video camera - sit down with a mentor or friend and let it just run ....

Save the Present for the Future.

Memories on video...

Can't get the photo to load, will try again later, maybe my internet service will be better.

Very interesting and educational topic, I followed along and had no idea until the mystery was solved.

Thnx everyone for the comments and Jeff for finally posting Mystery Solved...

Jan-
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I can remember when he used to fly in and out your place just outside of Eatonville. We'd be working and would hear him buzzing around and enjoying the sky. I hope you can post on the classifieds. Prices and pictures are a tremendous help. Also in February is the Early Bird swap meet in...

Make sure the valve ores are tight.

Use the metal caps that have a small rubber seal inside them, not the cheap plastic ones.

At her request, I visited Leon Parker's wife Barbara yesterday in Benton Kentucky.
We looked over Leon's stash of Model T and A parts and I bought all the ignition coils he had and one 1915 coilbox.
She also has many copies of Leon's plans for re-wooding a Model T body and they are for sale.
There are still many other Model T and A parts for sale...

Planning permission was finally passed June 5 this year

OIL, -- you will get many opinions :-)

Yes, most modern oils are better than those back in the day. Also we do not as high viscosity (thickness) as was needed back in the day due to technology improvements.

I run a 'non EP additive' 140 weight oil in my TT with a Ruckstell.
It is most important to use 'non EP' as the EP additive sits there...

Here are the cars from the St. Louis club before the parade started. We knew immediately that it was a military parade because we had to hurry up and wait.

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Thanks for all of your replies. Interesting stuff.

A rebuilt Stromberg OF runs $600 and up. A new 8N carburetor is $30 and runs strong on an 8N. So my last question is,

would an 8N carburetor run as well or better than a Stromberg OF on a Model T?

Magnifique!

Hard to see the piston issue as a blessing, but those nuts hitting the cam might have caused noise which could have been difficult to find, so going back through this again is time well spent.

Just want to have a little fun on nice weekends.
The seats were done 30 years ago, but some mice chewed holes, one several inches in diameter.
I plan on taking my time getting it ready, but no desire to have a show car..just a decent driver.

Wally

Melanie sent me this when I asked about the price.
$30 book and postage (media mail) or $32 with priority mail. Your choice

Rick

I have a Giant Power Head. Before fitting it I measured it and calculated 5.1:1 compression ratio.
It does have the 'squish' areas above the pistons.
It makes a significant improvement to performance.
On most of those hills where in High with the stock '26 head you gradually slow down from 30 to about 22, it holds 30 or close.

Before the Giant,...

Bob, you're on to something, I've experienced the same multiple wrong fender issue!

I've always blamed it on Gremlins in my shop at night. It's worrisome now to think it might be me!

You guys are great! I will see what I can do this weekend. I will try to post a video (not a real techie tho).
Thanks,
Wally

And there are bungee jumpers, base jumpers ( and other thrill seekers.

I suppose it's one thing to put the T through it's paces like that if you have access to $100.00 running vehicles....me - I value my T a little more than treating it that way. I'll trust the real news of 80-90 yeas ago that the car was capable of doing that, and treat my...

Bump to the top.

I plan on being there. Will have some items to sell, mainly running board tool boxes.

Thank you for the write-up Rich. One of the windshield panels in my '26 Runabout appears to be laminated but I cannot tell what the other one is. I plan to replace that one just to be safe.

Jay posted this a while back:

I can help on the first question.
Ford literature shows no Runabout for 1909/10 but had the mother inlaw seat on the fully equipped Roadster in 1909/10.
1911 Runabout had a fuel tank on the back and in 1912 called the Torpedo Runabout with the tank. Roadsters still with or with out the mother inlaw seat.

Thats why new cars cost too much ?

JF Carlin and Arthur Howell started making sheet metal parts for Model T’s in the 70’s as I remember. Carlin may have sold T wood parts also but don’t remember if they did. I had a parts catalog from Carlin and had bought some T sheet metal parts from Carlin and I started getting their parts pamphlets. I later threw them away a few years ago....

HCCA.org came up for me.
The Cars for sale appears to be down for maintenance😊

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It's one small sneeze away from crumbling:

I took my frames to a local glass shop in DeSoto, Missouri and asked them to remove the plate glass and install laminated safety glass. They did a great job and the price was very reasonable, IMO. :)

I believe I read somewhere that the round hole shells were on the Improved Ford.

C prefix is Canada. Numbers only went up to C780k in my book. The numbers 7 and 1 are sometimes misidentified on a dirty rusty block with poor lighting.
C10k would be 1913
C100k would be 1917
C700k would be 1926