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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here

Last post by AdminJeff « Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am

by 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.

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Magnetic driveshaft

Last post by Jim Eubanks « Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:03 pm
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by Jim Eubanks » Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:55 pm

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Just salvaged a driveshaft from an old rusty torque tube, had to heat the u joint and flail it a bunch to get it off. When I cleaned the shaft up, found that it had been magnetized. Anyone run into this before, guess at one time one of those junk yard magnets must have picked it up.

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Bob, I ran the shaft along my growler and presto, no more magnetism.

Thanks!!!!!

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Last post by Jim Eubanks
Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:03 pm
Another Way To Close The Tailgate

Last post by John_manuel « Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:03 pm
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by HalSched » Sun Sep 29, 2019 8:33 pm

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Here's an alternate Idea for closing the tailgate on a wood pick up box. It works great. Push the latches out to open and slam it to close.

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I had considered something like that and I have some like the ones you are showing but they just don't look right and also seem inadequate. I am thinking of trying to make a curved flat piece about 1/4 of a circle with a right angle bend on one end which would attach to the gate and slide through a yoke attached to the side of the bed. I tried...

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Last post by John_manuel
Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:03 pm
Daytime Running Lights

Last post by Les Schubert « Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:17 pm
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by Novice » Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:00 am

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The new Led headlight bulbs being marketed for the model T. Make it possible to have daytime running lights without straining the Ts electrical system since the 55 watt equivalent Led bulb only draws 1 amp for the pair of headlights. and on low the draw is practically nothing but plenty bright for being seen. On Magneto cars a small deer feeder...

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Dave
In Canada all new vehicles have had DTRL since I believe 1990.
Older vehicles are “grandfathered” just like seat belts etc and don’t legally require them

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Last post by Les Schubert
Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:17 pm
Installing seat upholstery

Last post by Original Smith « Wed Oct 02, 2019 11:27 am
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by Mark Osterman » Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:34 pm

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Has anyone made a comprehensive video for upholstering the replacement seat springs available through Langs/Snyders ? I just received a new seat and back rest. The only video I can find for reupholstering a seat is from a demonstration event and seems to be shot from off to the side. Is there an actual video tutorial? Also .. for the seat back?

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When I did mine, the plywood compressor I used was about four inches all the way around bigger than the seat spring. I used two 2X4's for the bottom somewhat close to the edges of the spring to distribute the force more evenly.

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Last post by Original Smith
Wed Oct 02, 2019 11:27 am
Ford script stamped Mohnke wrench?

Last post by Bud Delong « Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:11 am
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by Ed Baudoux » Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:20 pm

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Do you suppose that the RR is for Railroad or River Rouge?

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I think if one were to look at a copy of the Ford Industries they would see how Large Ford was and brass tag Tool Checks are still easily found on E-Bay. Auto maker's still stamp tools such as make and dept. :D Bud.

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Last post by Bud Delong
Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:11 am
'13-14 runabout to Hershey?

Last post by Tom Hicks « Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:46 am
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by keqwow » Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:10 pm

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Anyone thinking of bringing a '13-14 runabout to Hershey to sell? Just curious... asking for a friend.

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There are usually some nice cars there. Wish I could make it.

If you go, please let me know if you see one that meets my specs:

I see they are calling for rain Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, so 4X4 might be a good idea in the parking lot .

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Last post by Tom Hicks
Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:46 am
Driving a speedster a long way - how do u prepare and what do u take with

Last post by babychadwick « Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:09 am
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by DHort » Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:17 am

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Just thinking if taking a trip next year. No chase vehicle or modern iron. What do you pack and where do you stash it?

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Ahh you have tons of room, a buddy and I drove my speedster into Yosemite for Christmas. Yes, it was a bit cold. We had suitcases tied onto the back.

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Last post by babychadwick
Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:09 am
Early Bolt Trivia

Last post by It's Bill « Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:04 am
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by Original Smith » Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:26 pm

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I needed a bolt today to attach the muffler to the frame for a 1915 I just bought. I found one, and I've seen this before too. First it has a rounded shank, as most early bolts do, and the hole is there for the cotter pin, but here is what I saw today, and have seen before too. There is a very, very slight notch on the top of the bolt head, all...

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I do that trick myself, but never to original bolts. Maybe I was a mechanic in a previous life, when those bolts were just bolts?

Cheers, Bill

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Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:04 am
Possible next project, any railroad guys out there ???

Last post by babychadwick « Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:02 am
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by dobro1956 » Thu Sep 12, 2019 11:51 pm

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Im getting close to the end of the speedster project. So Im looking at Next projects ... I have this really neat set of railroad wheels and a picture. I think that is plenty enough to start a project with. :) Ive started with less .......:)

I would like to copy the picture and build the railcar. We have a defunct railroad in this area of Arkansas...

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In Jamestorn, CA there is one. They ran a gear off the T rear end forward to a shortened wheelbase.

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Last post by babychadwick
Wed Oct 02, 2019 7:02 am
What have you done with your T in September?

Last post by Allan « Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:54 am
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by Ruxstel24 » Sun Sep 01, 2019 3:26 pm

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Put in a new (old stock) set of Autolite plugs and checked the points gap. Found I had been a little generous with the grease cup on my Thomas distributor shaft...just about to start slinging it around :?
I wiped it all off and cleaned the points with brake clean after a little sandpaper. Gap was a little wide, set to 0.020 , started right up and...

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Test pic post

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Last post by Allan
Wed Oct 02, 2019 4:54 am
Model T engine total rebuilt in Russia

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:27 am
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by Migo » Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:48 pm

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See the result video:

And the process details
(Sorry, Russian only - please use the Google site translator)

And the detailed link about the repair:

Thanks to everybody for the advices! And MTFCA for the guide book.

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Thank you Mikhail G!

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:27 am
Bennett brake lever info needed(originals)

Last post by Mark Gregush « Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:24 am
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by Mark Gregush » Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:49 pm

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I just got a set of original Bennett small drum brakes. Problem is the levers were both cut off. What I am looking for is the distance from the mounting point on the shoe to the point where the cable/rod pull rod mounts. There is enough left that I can get angles/bends, so what I need is just point to point in a straight line.
Thanks

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Thank you. While mine are original I think those measurements will work just fine.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:24 am
Picture Perfect Perches

Last post by CudaMan « Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:49 pm
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by Redleg » Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:14 pm

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Gents, trying to figure out if my front spring perches are installed correctly on my 25 Roadster. Everything I read says to make sure the boss is on the backside. My boss is a short guy with a bad toupee and he aint nowhere around. So, a picture from the driver’s side front - correct or no?
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The most important thing is to make sure that your front axle leans back per the diagram, providing the correct caster angle. :)

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Last post by CudaMan
Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:49 pm
22 Roadster seat question

Last post by Hap_Tucker « Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:47 pm
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by DHort » Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:02 pm

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Should a 22 Roadster have a metal plate between the gas tank and the seat? The car we just bought does not have one. Or should we just replace it with a piece of plywood?

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David,

I looked in the MTFCI Judging Guidelines 7th Edition and I did not see that part addressed.

I looked at: and Bruce has:

1921-1922
Generally similar to 1919 except as noted.

TOURING
A new body design with lower seats of much more comfortable design was announced on October 15, 1920, and is properly called a “1921” model. Rear quarter...

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Last post by Hap_Tucker
Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:47 pm
Deep gouge on 1915 headlight posts

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:59 pm
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by crimsoncranium » Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:11 am

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Good morning to all!

I am currently restoring a 1915 T touring. While attempting to acquire a restoreable set of headlights, I have noticed that most , if not all of them , seem to have a single deep gouge in the post. I am tempted to fill these gouges in with TIG weld, however, if they are the result of some sort of original factory adjusting...

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Brent B does make a very good point, and I agree with him! We all need to decide to what extent we want our antique automobiles restored to. The literal definition of restore is to return to a previous state or condition. That previous state of condition can be anything from absolutely new and just finished, or any general condition it attained...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:59 pm
Thrust washer for sale, 1/3 off

Last post by Doug Keppler « Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:06 pm
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by Thorlick » Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:01 pm

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I appologize as the photos I tried to post with this refuse to show unless listed afterwards as attachments. The forum error says they cannot read image dimensions.

I am finally starting work on the Omnibus. Up first is the Ruckstell I bought for it (see first attachment). Examining this all seems well, too much play in the shifter arm may...

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Terry, love your profile picture

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Last post by Doug Keppler
Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:06 pm
HERSHEY-Who-What & Where

Last post by R.V.Anderson « Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:56 pm
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by revaz » Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:17 pm

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I have not seen any notifications on this topic which usually precedes Hershey, so here goes. In reply, please add your Hershey info.
I will be at Chocolate South spaces CK-19 to CK-22, near light pole 63, with an assortment of T parts. Also, a pristine 1920 Coupe, with a KC Warford Layne Gearbox, distributor, many new parts, in excellent running...

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For this year, and possibly permanently, I have moved from the Red Field South to the Green Field, in spaces GBC 32-34. I will have my line of new parts, early coils and boxes along with their parts, top straps, new gas generators, and an assortment of original parts. In addition I will have some of my rewound magneto field coils. Didn't think I...

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Last post by R.V.Anderson
Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:56 pm
Another cause of misfiring on hard pull

Last post by rofirestone « Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:40 pm
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by Norman Kling » Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:00 pm

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Ever since I rebuilt my engine, I have had a problem with climbing steep hills. The car (26 with cowl tank) would sputter like it was running out of gas. This was especially noticeable with low RPM such as right after shifting gears, whenever I opened the throttle. If I backed off on the gas, it would run better. I have tried adjusting the float...

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I had to do same as Dan did on mine. On another one it leaked about 3 inches up the leg with many minute holes in a 2 area, couldn't see them but I could feel the gasoline , covered area with epoxy & still running.

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Last post by rofirestone
Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:40 pm
Question re gas filter

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:59 pm
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by RGould1910 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:52 pm

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What are folks using for an inline gas filter on a 26-27 set up. Concerned about the close distance to the exhaust manifold if I mount a plastic filter under the shut off. Any photos would really help.
Another question comes to mind. I have gas seepage at the shut off coming from the front. I wound a piece of teflon string in place of the felt but...

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One that takes up very little space, Briggs and Stratton for a 18/20 hp.

Hank

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:59 pm
Top Iron fastener placement

Last post by Original Smith « Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:50 am
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by Belliott3 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:29 am

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Can someone please tell me if all the top irons on a 1910 Touring had the brass side curtain fasteners? And where exactly were they located? I'm assuming every iron had one but I'd like to be certain. Thanks!

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Another person who has an original unrestored 1910 touring is Kim Dobbins in California.

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Last post by Original Smith
Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:50 am
How to find me at Hershey

Last post by Dan Hatch « Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:23 am

by Dan Hatch » Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:23 am

My spaces are Cr33-38, lightpole 68 or look for this sign Our friends from down under know it means. Hope see you all there. Dan

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Last post by Dan Hatch
Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:23 am
1916 Model T Roadster Value ???

Last post by Quickm007 « Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:09 am
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by Michael Davis » Sun Sep 29, 2019 8:12 pm

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I looked at this car today. I am wondering what it may be worth. I was asked to make an offer. The car was built in the late 70s. 1916 # engine electric start Ruxstell rear end rocky mountain brakes?, McLaren wire wheels. Owner says runs and drives great. The car has been parked for several years. I did not hear it run or drive it. Just curious...

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I always enjoyed reading Stan. Interesting point of view which I never thought. Thank you Stan to open my mind.

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Last post by Quickm007
Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:09 am
Old Wrench marked Ford

Last post by Mark Gregush « Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:24 am
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by Ed Baudoux » Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:48 am

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Do you suppose the RR is for Railroad, or River Rouge Plant?

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I see that there is another posting with more info.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:24 am
Mag coil ring

Last post by George House « Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:21 am
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by Dennis_Brown » Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:54 pm

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Do not know if I still have it but I had a mag coil ring that was a couple inches smaller diameter than one for a T. Bolt holes were different also. Any ideas ?
I may still have it packed away somewhere in a box.

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Way e... “Slightly different but almost the same as a T Flywheel”..?? A Fordson Model F Flywheel is 3”-4” thick and will weigh well over 100 lbs.

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Last post by George House
Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:21 am
My brother in law got his first T today

Last post by Dallas Landers « Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:54 am
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by DHort » Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:32 am

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The disc brakes are the size of mill wheels. The exhaust is unique. 12Volts with a dizzy, but coils are still there, just not connected. Check out that intake from the radiator. Went by Bob to get parts and he was closed. Must be getting ready for his big sale.
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You have infected another Dave? Good to hear. I like the look of that little truck.

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Last post by Dallas Landers
Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:54 am
Help with Hassler shock repair

Last post by Mark Gregush « Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:04 am
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by Jack Putnam, in Ohio » Sun Sep 29, 2019 12:57 pm

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I am in the process of rebuilding a set of Hassler shocks. I need a source for the bushing that are used in the Hasslers. They are an odd size it seems. What have others used as a replacement?

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On the only set I did, I opened the hole just enough for press fit. I suggest using the bronze/brass bushing not the steel ones.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:04 am
Worn pedals and clutch pedal notch?

Last post by ivaldes1 « Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:00 am
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by ivaldes1 » Sun Sep 29, 2019 7:41 pm

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What can be done about worn pedals? I am changing the cams and supports, doing the o-ring trick but my pedals at the cams are worn.

Can the clutch pedal notch and support be changed without taking the hogshead off?

I am re-starting from this thread which has become too long:

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*impossible to do with the hogshead **on**.

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Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:00 am
How to tell when it is time to change transmission bands?

Last post by Duey_C « Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:12 am
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by ivaldes1 » Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:23 am

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Hello all, Still driving Shirley a bunch to the store, church, school. Having a great time. Thanks to all in the past who help fix her.

How do I tell when it is time to change transmission bands? I received my model T two years ago. I have adjusted the brake band twice, the other bands once. The brake band seems to have sufficient material still...

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When replacing a couple linings in the 24 in 15, used a spare drum here to be sure the bands were round in a relaxed state, clamped down on the drum too and would fit nicely on the drums in use.
Drum on the lap and started tweaking the re-lined bands around the drum. Found the bands were very tweaked, re-tweaked them to be quite round and fit...

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Last post by Duey_C
Tue Oct 01, 2019 12:12 am
Cold weather storage tips please

Last post by Jugster « Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:25 pm
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by TspokeMan » Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:52 pm

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IMG_4528.JPG Well, it's been a fun year for me and Woodrow (the name I gave my newly restored T). Three parades, 3 shows and one Best Classic award. There's another cruise-in late October (might be brrrrrr by then). My friend will be stored in an unheated building with OAT's in sub-freezing conditions. I'll have the battery on a tender....

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You guys do go to a lot of trouble. When I unexpectedly got sidelined by medical issues, the Model T sat in the garage for almost two years. Since there was anti-freeze in the radiator, I didn't worry about it. For all the horror stories I've heard about the way today's alcohol-infused gasoline goes stale, I figured the car would at least run...

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Last post by Jugster
Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:25 pm
The misery continues with this engine...

Last post by Quickm007 « Mon Sep 30, 2019 5:18 pm
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by Marshall V. Daut » Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:54 pm

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Just like death itself, this saga has no end...

The new 0.030 oversize aluminum pistons we ordered arrived the other day, so today I began removing the connecting rods from the four-ring cast iron pistons that were in this 1924 engine. To no one's surprise (especially mine), two of the four connecting rods had been installed backwards with the...

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Lang's are very nice people! I try to buy everything I could from them. Their service are 5 stars! They made our hobby fun.

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Last post by Quickm007
Mon Sep 30, 2019 5:18 pm
Rear hubs taper for 1910 rea end.

Last post by HornsRus « Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:58 pm
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by ModelT46 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:50 pm

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Does anyone know a source for a pair of rear hubs look a like for a 1910 that use taper axles? I do have a pair for the straight axle and a pair of straight axles. I have a nice NOS pair of taper axles to use with fake 1910 hubs.

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try ardean vaughn he has a set made by erie brown.ph# 817-266-1938.charley

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Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:58 pm
Wheels and Wings car show 9-29 Medina Ohio

Last post by Dallas Landers « Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:34 pm
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by Ruxstel24 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:07 pm

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Sunday 9-29, starting at 10:00am, Medina Municipal Airport (Freedom Field). Medina Ohio on Rt-18.
Could not find anything online, except 2018? But was in newspaper.
My friend Bill and I are going, so at least 2 Ts... :)
I hear there's airplane rides... ;)
Pics to follow.

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Dave, I guess that would be a Mustang II ? :D

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Last post by Dallas Landers
Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:34 pm
Reverse question

Last post by NHUSA « Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:21 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:31 pm

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My reverse is a bit weak. I don’t want to get it too tight. IF the band was too tight would the car tend to creep backwards in neutral?

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The first thing I thought of was that you were going to give us the answer before asking the question.

Like Carnac the Magnificent on the Johnny Carson Show.

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Last post by NHUSA
Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:21 pm
WTB original air cleaner accessory

Last post by Dropacent « Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:34 am

by Dropacent » Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:34 am

I am looking to purchase an original air cleaner accessory. If you have one you may consider selling, please send me an email, tmorsher@icloud.com Thanks, Tim Norwalk, Ohio

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Mon Sep 30, 2019 11:34 am
Lang's Old Car Parts and vintage clothing at Hershey

Last post by Ashley « Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:20 am
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by Ashley » Thu Sep 26, 2019 2:57 pm

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Just a couple more days to get any preorders in for pick up at Hershey! Lang's will be in the red field at their usual location. Our Spaces are RCF 38-43 AND RCG 38-43. We will also have some beautiful cars and used parts for sale as well.

There will also be Curtin Call Fashion and Accessories will be bringing her Suited to a T collection....

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This Thursday is the last day for Preorders for Hershey! Give us a call or email if you need anything brought.

1-800-872-7871
Sales@modeltford.com

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Last post by Ashley
Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:20 am
Is This For A Model T?

Last post by John kuehn « Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:00 am
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by DontKnowMuch » Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:15 am

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This was with some Model T parts I bought from the family of a long-time Model T gentleman who passed away recently. It appears to have been manufactured and not homemade. What is it?
Just curious.
Thanks

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Bud you are probably right! It probably could be used for a T for a tie down if it was mounted on the running board but a general use beam clamp is probably the closest ID yet.

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Last post by John kuehn
Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:00 am
tire pressure

Last post by art32mor « Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:40 am
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by Glenn of Northport » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:24 pm

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what is tire pressure 0n 30 by 3 tire

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55-65
But if less then 55 youl get good a fixing flats

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Last post by art32mor
Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:40 am
What do you do when the boss says “I want you to build a car that will beat the fastest racer in the world?”

Last post by kmatt « Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:57 pm
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by Rob » Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:55 am

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That’s what Henry Ford said to Joe Galamb in 1909. Here’s the story, as recounted by Joeseph Galamb.

Note: Transcribed from the first taped interview of Joseph Galamb by Owen Bombard in 1952. Courtesy of Benson Library, The Henry Ford, all rights apply.

Joseph Galamb was born in Hungary in 1881. He was educated in Budapest as an engineer...

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Rob: My BB Rajo, with 8:1 compression, that had the Bosch 2 spark mag was mounted on a cross drive mag bracket. There was no room for a impulse with this bracket. I had the mag rewound and rebuilt by one of the few people who would work on them at the time, this was around 1979. This person was aircraft certified and worked on many WW1 to WW2...

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Last post by kmatt
Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:57 pm
Spindle ID (OT ?)

Last post by George N Lake Ozark « Sun Sep 29, 2019 7:34 pm
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by jeffstag » Sun Sep 29, 2019 7:30 pm

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Sorting through a bunch of T parts and came across this weird spindle. Anybody seen this before? ACFD1F33-AF43-4423-BC19-E6E2462CCCDF.jpeg

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Broken axle spindle for towing and moving

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Last post by George N Lake Ozark
Sun Sep 29, 2019 7:34 pm
U-Joint noise

Last post by Mustang1964s « Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:58 pm
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by Mustang1964s » Tue Sep 17, 2019 4:11 pm

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I think I might have hurt the u-joint.
I installed an original style rear end.
Things were going great.
I took her for a little spin. Hit the breaks and it sounded like the u-joint was about to jump out.
Getting back to the garage was a slow ride.
The bolts for the ball cap were not tightened.
I tightened them and I am still getting the...

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I put in a much tighter U-Joint.
Short test drive around the block.
When I stepped on the brake or let up on the it sounded like the u-joint or something was wanted to jump out.
Well pulled the rear end out again. This is three times in two weekend. I am getting really good at this.
Dropped a nickle to a club member that really knows just...

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Last post by Mustang1964s
Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:58 pm
Home-Built HCCT Project

Last post by tgiro « Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:45 pm
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by tgiro » Sat Sep 07, 2019 7:34 pm

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Here are a couple of photos of a test-fit of components on my HCCT project. Hope to have this device operating soon.

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My pleasure, Duey. Thanks for the note. Joe

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Last post by tgiro
Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:45 pm
Model T day today

Last post by HornsRus « Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:10 pm
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by DHort » Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:20 pm

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Jim Rodell put together a Bells and Whistles tour for us today. We stopped at a fire museum, Oktoberfest for lunch, an Octagonal barn, and train rides.
Weather was great and we all had fun.
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This fire engine was a Know 1912. They basically dropped an engine on top of a carriage.
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Ring the bell anyone?
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Just like a...

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i have an fwd but mine is just an old army truck. have one of the fire boxs to.charley

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Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:10 pm
ISO 1921 Kerosene tail light bracket.

Last post by Chris Haynes « Sun Sep 29, 2019 5:18 pm
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by Chris Haynes » Sun Aug 04, 2019 4:04 pm

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I have found a kerosene tail light for my 1921 Non-electric Runabout. I am now looking for the mounting bracket. I would like to see a picture of one so I know what I am looking for.
TIA

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My car came with the cast bracket and electric lamp. I am sure it didn't leave the factory that way. For now I am using the cast bracket and oil burning lamp until a correct bracket finds its way to me.

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Last post by Chris Haynes
Sun Sep 29, 2019 5:18 pm
Covered Bridge Tour Park County Indiana

Last post by MichaelA « Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:56 pm
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by MichaelA » Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:46 am

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We spent yesterday cruising the back roads of Park County Indiana. We visited a saddle shop, cheese shop and cruised past a memorial for the great Cubs pitcher Mordecai 3- Finger Brown. Don't forget about all the Covered Bridges. The West Central Model Ter's do a fantastic job organizing this annual tour.

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Bill, what is the secret to make the YouTube link work?

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Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:56 pm
Leaning a little

Last post by Mark Osterman « Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:15 pm
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by Mark Osterman » Sat Sep 28, 2019 7:27 pm

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I noticed that my runabout leans a little towards the drivers side. I assumed it was because I weigh about 230 lbs and am generally the only one in the car on my frequent trips. I tried a topic search and only found one thread. Seems that it might be caused by some shifting of either the front or rear spring. I get the sense that if I loosen the U...

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Yes, the central spring bolt top is seated and I made a leather pad based on original specs. I’m wondering if that front spring clip is for a TT ... with about 3/4” more threads on the bolts.

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Last post by Mark Osterman
Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:15 pm
Beware Classified Scammer

Last post by rickg « Sun Sep 29, 2019 12:53 pm
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by rg171352 » Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:17 pm

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I received a PM on a wanted ad on the classifieds today from member wend555.

Data from his profile:

wend555
Posts: 0
Joined: Wed Sep 25, 2019 2:57 pm
First Name: wendell
Last Name: loadholt
Location: chicago
Model Ts owned: Prins Bertil Memorial 2010
Board Member Since: 2019
Contact: Contact wend555

Message:
jno brown carbide generator...

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Good to see you posting again Sue.

Rick goelz

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Sun Sep 29, 2019 12:53 pm
Hard starting: sometimes the answer is simple

Last post by Steve Jelf « Sun Sep 29, 2019 11:30 am
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by Steve Jelf » Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:26 am

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Even wearing an NH, Lizzie was making me work too much to get started. Wire brushing all the soot off the plugs improved starting considerably.

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No, but if it wasn't starting perfectly maybe it would make a difference. If I understand this correctly, higher compression reduces the ability of plugs to make a spark. Maybe a slightly smaller gap would make for a better spark under the higher compression.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Sun Sep 29, 2019 11:30 am
Source of knock found!

Last post by John Warren « Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:39 am
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by John bevardos » Sat Sep 28, 2019 7:31 pm

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OK Model T brothers and sisters, with a good advice from Hank in Tennessee, I checked the wrist pin bolts for my knock, and they were all tight. I started probing further and I noticed some Babbitt coming off the thrust surfaces of the connecting rods. So it turns out I have 3 connecting rods where, due to improper tinning, all the Babbitt...

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I have rounded up cranks using emery cloth, more of an emergency repair or get you by for a while. Another thing to check is barreling of the journals, this is where the crank pins are fatter in the middle. This is caused from twisted rods. Just wondering if the same guy did the main bearings.( not tinning them correctly) As Les said getting it...

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Last post by John Warren
Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:39 am
Rim lock help

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:45 am
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by 70shovelhead » Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:27 am

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Is this rim lock supposed to be attached permanently to the rim. Ive spent 3 days trying to get the tire mounted and no success. I am using a spreader as pictured but the rim wants to twist and will not align as it should. Words of wisdom welcomed.

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Those 21 inch model T split rims are made of fairly soft steel. They get warped easily by misuse of rim spreaders, tire irons, and other pressures applied for a variety of reasons. The flip side of that, is that they are not difficult to straighten. I draw an appropriately sized circle on cardboard, it makes it easier to see where the tweaks are...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:45 am
Tire options for 26 Ton Truck

Last post by A Whiteman « Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:28 pm
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by choirsilva » Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:55 pm

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A newbie to T life, have a 26 TT that is now running and desperately in need of new tires, flaps and tubes.

The current tires are marked as follows: Front: 4.40 - 4.50 - 21 4 ply. Rear: 32 x 6.6 14 ply

Thanks,

Christopher

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Well Christopher, TTs are FUN, and you can use them for a lot of other things around the home too! So don't be shy to use it :-)

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Last post by A Whiteman
Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:28 pm
Whuzzit??

Last post by Dropacent « Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:10 pm
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by Dropacent » Sat Sep 28, 2019 3:44 pm

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Any ideas ? Very well made casting . We put several of our local peanut brains together and think it may be part of a “in the seat” pull start mechanism. The curved part at the top appears to have been sawed off. The sketch with red is my guess, to mount a pulley . Any help would be great! 8247174A-85E8-42B4-B3E7-D17AAE00671A.jpeg...

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Thanks very much, Jeff. You nailed it !

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Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:10 pm
Ruckstell axle

Last post by KWTownsend « Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:48 pm
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by dacapt1948 » Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:26 pm

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I just noticed that my Ruckstell axle width is about 2 inches narrower that my front axle. This is on a 1926 tudor. Question is ,did ruckstell axles come in different widths? My present ruckstell axle has a small backing plate and should have been a large backing plate, which means someone has changed the rear axle.

Thank you

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Wide track were made for southern roads where they grew cotton. The cotton hauling wagons were wider, so the road ruts were wider. Ford made Wide Track cars to accommodate southern roads.

Here is a photo comparing axles, courtesy of Peter Kable.

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Peter is from down under, which explains why one axle is upside-down.

: ^ )

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Last post by KWTownsend
Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:48 pm
BOYCO Cans tell me the story

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:23 pm
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by FATMAN » Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:44 pm

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I got these with some parts and I have had original sets before but this one is a puzzle, please look and let me know what you think
never seen one with burlap or one painted, Bob

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When I was really little, we spent a lot of our summertime on my grandparent's ranch in Modesto, Califunny. My grandpa began to retire when I was twelve, and sold off the larger part of the ranch. Before that was a great time to be kid. Exploring the various barns, helping grandpa with all the various maintenance issues and projects the ranch...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:23 pm
brake pedal movement

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sat Sep 28, 2019 1:14 pm
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by Rod Petrie » Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:52 am

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As I am disassembling my 26TT I am trying to understand how everything works, I disconnected the transmission band so I could remove the brake pedal. I want to weld a tab on the bottom to operate the auxillary outside brakes. The brake pedal does not move very far when pressed which I see is normal. I can't understand how this small amount of...

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John

the brake drum is solidly affixed (effectively) to the drive shaft. If the engine is in neutral, the engine is decoupled from the rear end, and the brake can be applied any amount you want (or dare) to bring the car to a halt and to hold it in place. The admonition to pump the brake has nothing to do with engine...it is about allowing oil to...

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Sat Sep 28, 2019 1:14 pm
Stevens axle reamer

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:50 am
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by Mike Royster » Fri Sep 27, 2019 1:49 pm

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Does the Model T Ford Museum loan tools to members? The front end of my 1916 Runabout is worn out and I need a Stevens axle reamer to complete the job. Don't really want to spend $800.00 for the one on Ebay for a one time job. Any help or suggestions is appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike

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I agree with Dan Mc. If you don't have a good reason to keep the old axle - get another one. The one you have could have more issues than elongated yoke holes. My guess is getting that corrected would cost more than another good used axle. Lang's has used ones listed for $125 and you should be able to find one for less. As was suggested, contact...

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Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:50 am
Tire carrier . What am I missing to mount it ?

Last post by RajoRacer « Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:48 am
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by Michael Davis » Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:40 pm

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I have no idea what bracket's I am missing to mount this to the frame or is it the wrong one? Trying to mount to 1923 Center Door

Any information appreciated.
Thanks Mike

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I believe I read somewhere that the full circle carrier was introduced in 1919 with the demountable rim - they don't show up often & it very well could be a Canadian piece !

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Last post by RajoRacer
Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:48 am
Fix for rear axle low growl

Last post by Alan Long « Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:17 am
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by DanTreace » Fri Sep 27, 2019 3:02 pm

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Posted earlier on the low growl, that likely happen when the pinion gear moved from the modern bearing set-up, upsetting the ring and pinion mesh, leading to my noisy axle that was always rather quiet. Fixed that with re-setting the pre-load and secured that set-screw locking collar, adding a smear of LockTite 640 Sleeve Retainer under that...

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Dan,
You have taken the same route as I did. Even though the new Pinion Bearing set up eliminates the need for
the front Bush thrust face to contact the universal joint I set it up as per the original design with zero end float /
Zero preload. My reasoning was that in the unlikely event the locking collar came adrift you could still rely on
the...

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Last post by Alan Long
Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:17 am
Scrap iron

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Sat Sep 28, 2019 7:38 am
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by D.Yoder » Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:26 pm

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Two bolts two nuts and some scrap iron.
What does it make?
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Nice work Dean, but I think Steve wins the award for less time spend! LOL

Hank

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Sat Sep 28, 2019 7:38 am
Rear Hassler Shock Parts Question

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Sat Sep 28, 2019 7:32 am
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by DontKnowMuch » Fri Sep 27, 2019 3:59 pm

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I need some help identifying parts for twin Hassler shocks for a coupe/sedan. In the Parts Catalog posted by Jay - Northern California on March 15, 2014, ( page 20 has parts listed as No 4 - Rear Lever Perch for the Twin Type Hasslers for the Sedan/Coupe . This is the part that bolts to the rear axle backing plate on each end of the axle. Page 18...

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Frank you know and I know that pixie dust makes everything fit! LOL

Hank

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Sat Sep 28, 2019 7:32 am
Need help with newly acquired 21 Roadster

Last post by Steve Jelf « Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:02 pm
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by oldflathead » Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:34 pm

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I've got my first Model T, a 21 Roadster that was in the process of being restored and was never finished. I received many boxes of parts with it.
The car is painted and the engine is rebuilt. The transmission is in pieces and I don't know how it goes together or if I even have all the parts. There don't appear to be any brakes on the car. What's...

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The aftermarket brakes Norm recommends are a nice accessory you can add later if you want, but for now just get the transmission assembled so you have the transmission brake, and get the parking brakes working. With a runabout you may find that's all you need.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:02 pm
LED Headlights

Last post by Novice « Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:58 pm
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by Vrayfoster » Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:20 pm

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My 15 car used magneto headlights. I converted them to 12VDC powered LEDs by putting a small M/C battery under the seat and wiring it to the light switch using a half wave rectifier off the magneto to keep my battery charged. I have tried many LEDs headlights with marginal success. The LEDs from LEDLights.com (size BA15D meaning dual contact and...

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BTT

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Last post by Novice
Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:58 pm
One horse or 20

Last post by DHort « Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:33 pm
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by DHort » Fri Sep 27, 2019 10:14 am

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Pulled this off the Model T Ford Facebook page.
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That is definitely your style. Love it.

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Last post by DHort
Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:33 pm
How to NOT post photos sideways

Last post by Dallas Landers « Fri Sep 27, 2019 4:43 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:00 am

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Sometimes a photo will appear sideways or even upside down when posted on the forum. In my experience it's pictures shot in a vertical format which suffer that fate. I don't know if this works on everybody's equipment, but I find that if I rotate the photo 90º left and then back 90º right before posting it shows up correctly in Preview and...

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Dave Hanlon told me, turn my phone on its side to take a photo instead of upright. It seems to work for me. I had posted several that were sideways before that tip. Now I just have to remember when takeing the photo.

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Last post by Dallas Landers
Fri Sep 27, 2019 4:43 pm
Old family album photo, "Fronty Ford"

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Fri Sep 27, 2019 4:31 pm
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by Ruxstel24 » Tue Sep 24, 2019 3:56 pm

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Not sure of the history behind this car, thought it was cool though :)

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Neat picture! And certainly a very fine T race car. But I think it is only about fifty years old , maybe even less.

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Sep 27, 2019 4:31 pm
Door Wood Kits

Last post by HornsRus « Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:02 pm
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by RustyFords » Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:50 pm

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I just talked to Ashley at Lang's about the lead time for door wood kits for my 24 Touring (I need left rear and right front). She called their supplier and was told 4 months.

Yikes.

Anyone know where a person could get them sooner? I'm not opposed to making them myself, but my woodworking equipment is VERY limited and I know it's really...

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buy the 1920s they used anything they they coild get. i have some org main sills that are pine. sycamore is the best.i have 300 bodies out there with it in them.charley

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Last post by HornsRus
Fri Sep 27, 2019 2:02 pm
Top bows-what do I have here?

Last post by Angmar « Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:17 pm
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by Angmar » Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:02 pm

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Hello guys,

thought I would work on the bows today and I discovered some things that don't make sense. Mostly they look like 18 roadster parts but as you can see when set up there is something not right. Note the middle bow has to tabs but only one will allow the bows to rest correctly when folded up. In the position shown there would be no room...

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I am always amazed at the knowledge here and thankful for the help.

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Last post by Angmar
Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:17 pm
Neat stuff in a barn

Last post by Kaiser « Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:40 am
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by Mark Osterman » Sun Sep 15, 2019 5:45 pm

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Stopped at a barn where I was told there was lots of old car parts. Yup... all kinds of stuff in one old shop building but mostly 1940s and up. Lots of NORS fenders for 1960s cars. Then I went to the back barn and there was a fair amount of T stuff and other early pieces. Two Reo trucks. Several Ts in different stages of condition. I did come away...

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Very neat engine ! and interesting valve configuration, a kind of F-head but with the inlet valve on the opposite side of the exhaust, although actuated by the camshaft on the other side of the block, not like a T-head which usually has two camshafts...
Really nice, never seen one like it before, thanks !

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Last post by Kaiser
Fri Sep 27, 2019 11:40 am
Not for sale just an OF to look at

Last post by StanHowe « Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:45 pm
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by StanHowe » Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:48 pm

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This one showed up today. This is especially for all the guys that think making the big bucks in the carburetor business is an easy way to get rich with no work.

Got home from a little concert tour over the weekend and this was waiting to bring me back to reality. I think it may have been damp a time or two and got a little surface rust on the...

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I dunno about test runs on these tomorrow. We are supposed to have close to a foot of snow and 30 mile winds tomorrow. Autumn in Montana.

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Last post by StanHowe
Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:45 pm
Inspection cover. Which side is out?

Last post by DanTreace « Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:43 pm
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by Rosenfelder » Wed Sep 18, 2019 12:31 pm

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A knowledgeable friend told me that the transmission inspection cover on my car was upside down. It was painted on one side, so I figured that was the outside. Is this a prank played on newbies? Should the 'v' shaped 'valley' on the cover point down towards the drums bands (Like it wants to drip oil back down the center line) or away sticking up...

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Tim

As others have posted, the triangle form (Famous Ford 3-point :P ) inside the cover ....defects the oil to the bands or the screen plate.

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Note the oil film flow, top of the triangle and down..... :P

And for those with a magnet in the screen, that formed cover may help retain it. You can see in this view the...

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Last post by DanTreace
Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:43 pm
Richard A Currier's Horseless Carriage Co. any one have feed back?

Last post by Joe Reid « Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:40 pm
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by Quickm007 » Wed Sep 04, 2019 3:39 pm

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Can anyone know what's happened to Dave Currier? He's not answering phone, VMAIL messages I've left him, or EMAIL???

Still in business? I tried several time withouth any success...

Any one have interaction with him before or project he done?

I went on his web site, he look he made several nice project.

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I am very pleased with my Racer from Richard Currier Bodies. Dave provided me with a great product. Nothing with a Model T is for the faint of heart. This is a Johnny Cash car and everything had to be modified for the build. The engine is a late casting, no serial number, coupled to a 24 transmission on an earlier frame. It has a Waukesha Ricardo...

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Last post by Joe Reid
Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:40 pm
Accessory overdrive - underdrive housing?

Last post by kelly mt « Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:01 pm
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by Dennis Fleming » Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:35 pm

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Is this for a particular over-under drive unit or is it just a homemade device ??? 2BD0C4CF-7942-46DA-97BD-384E566038B8.jpeg 6E99E050-2892-49F6-9194-E8F6A98FF65E.jpeg

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Last post by kelly mt
Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:01 pm
Front engine mount accessory ?

Last post by Layden Butler « Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:40 pm
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by Dennis Fleming » Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:30 pm

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Does anybody have any idea what the purpose of this accessory is?
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Hartford shock, link went straight down to end of shock arm, body of the shock clamped to the axle over toward the spring perch.

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Last post by Layden Butler
Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:40 pm
Ford Dealership in Chester, NJ

Last post by Will_Vanderburg « Thu Sep 26, 2019 4:59 pm
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by Will_Vanderburg » Tue Sep 24, 2019 6:50 pm

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Going through the files, I came across the following information.

Morris Chamberlain owned a Ford Dealership in Chester, NJ. Morris sold Model T's that were shipped to him in crates. At some point in history, he got into an argument with Henry Ford and would stop selling Fords. When Morris died in 1952, two brand new Fords still in their crates...

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BTT

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Last post by Will_Vanderburg
Thu Sep 26, 2019 4:59 pm
1926 Tudor gas tank capacity

Last post by Bill Robinson « Thu Sep 26, 2019 2:17 pm
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by dacapt1948 » Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:30 am

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Hello. I cannot find the fuel capacity of a 1926 Tudor (cowl gas tank) I thought I drained the tank, but when I added fuel it only took 7 gallons of fuel.

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After a close inspection of the chart that I posted, Id like to add this piece of *personal info (see DISCLAIMER below).
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According to the image the tank will hold about 10 U.S. gallons, BUT if you drain the tank through the drain plug (not shown)- only 8.5 gallons will flow. The other 1.5 gallons will stay in the tank to rot.
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*DISCLAIMER- I do...

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Last post by Bill Robinson
Thu Sep 26, 2019 2:17 pm
Is this one happy man, or what???

Last post by Marshall V. Daut « Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:48 pm
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by Marshall V. Daut » Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:55 am

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Some of you may recall my friend John, who bought a 1924 Coupe two years ago to match the one in family photos taken during the 1930's. You may also recall a couple weeks ago that I started a thread about the pistons in the engine and the poor compression/performance the engine exhibited. After removing the cylinder head and discovering oil crud...

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Thanks, Scott. This Z head is supposedly 6:1 CR with stock spark plugs No anticipated psi readings were included in the instructions. I should hope the compression readings are higher than 55 psi after installing this new head! With the stock head, the best cylinder was just under 50psi. I was hoping the new Z head teamed up with re-lapped valves...

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Last post by Marshall V. Daut
Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:48 pm
TT Top Wood

Last post by Jeepbone1 « Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:33 pm
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by Jeepbone1 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:49 pm

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A 27 steel closed cab TT followed me home a while back. It came with two top wood kits. I started messing with it last night and realized that neither were totally “correct” for the truck. The four center slats needed to be trimmed to length and shaved slightly to fit in the sockets. The sides, front and back pieces are all long and the radius’s...

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TTT

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Last post by Jeepbone1
Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:33 pm
Old Photo, Grandpa's coupe

Last post by Original Smith « Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:08 pm
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by Ruxstel24 » Tue Sep 24, 2019 3:52 pm

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Going through some old family pics with my cousin. Pretty sure this is dad's dad....
Not a coupe expert, thinking early 20s ?

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1921-1923.

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Last post by Original Smith
Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:08 pm
Mechanical and minor restoration recommendations in NC, SC, or VA

Last post by ebdana1964 « Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:01 pm
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by ebdana1964 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:51 pm

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I have inherited a 1922 Touring that needs some mechanical and minor restoration work, and would like it to be a nice driver, not a blue ribbon show car. Any recommendations who can help in NC, SC, or VA? I am in the Charlotte, NC area, so the closer, the better. Thanks Eric

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Eric;

Correction...Darryl is in Kannapolis.

His e-mail is dbobzin@carolina.rr.com

Thanks Bill

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Last post by ebdana1964
Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:01 pm
'12 firewall wood??

Last post by Rich Bingham « Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:53 am
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by schwabd1 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:24 pm

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The repop 1912 firewalls are made out of cherry. Is that the original wood for 1912?

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Regarding reproduction dashes for the brass cars, many seem to be made from plywoods faced with cherry (?) cabinet veneers. Not a problem in the short-haul, but as furniture grade sheet stock is not required to do much more than look good, soft-wood interior plies, often with multiple voids, are not up to taking the stress which the steering...

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Last post by Rich Bingham
Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:53 am
scammer alert

Last post by Quickm007 « Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:53 am
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by Art Ebeling » Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:48 am

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Today I received two identical private messages in response to my WTB speedo swivel post. The sender,wend555, joined today and has no posts. The message contained an email address to respond to. When I Googled that email address it comes up as an known fraudulent buyer on several sites. Art

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Thank you Art,

He`s not a real fan of our hobby. He's a fraudulent buyer, really hard stopping them in 2019.

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Last post by Quickm007
Thu Sep 26, 2019 10:53 am
Big sale

Last post by FATMAN « Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:48 am

by FATMAN » Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:48 am

Big sale starts in 5 days, must mention forum sale, Bob

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Last post by FATMAN
Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:48 am
Champion X not brass top Spark plugs

Last post by BobShirleyAtlantaTx « Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:49 am
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by Layden Butler » Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:09 pm

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Can anyone tell me the age of these? Am thinking pre brass top?

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B9B156B4-2500-4DD5-855B-D1DD24CE07F7.png The old forums are a wealth of information. Easy to google.

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Last post by BobShirleyAtlantaTx
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:49 am
camping at Hershey

Last post by Craig Raynor « Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:42 am
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by Don ellis » Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:45 am

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A buddy and I are coming up Wednesday and probably won't get there till 6 o'clock or so. Are we going to be able to get in the camping section? We used to go every year but haven't been in probably 10 years or so. He wants to go one more time, he figures it may be his last time there. I would hate to get there and have no where to camp. He has a...

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I have camped at the Hershey Highmeadow campground before clean and close with a free shuttle.717-534-8999give them a call they had open spaces last year.

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Last post by Craig Raynor
Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:42 am
New old parts

Last post by Duey_C « Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:23 am
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by Dallas Landers » Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:19 pm

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I picked up a bunch of T parts.
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Can someone tell me about this. Has original paint and punstripes. Its missing one bulb but I have pleanty. 20190925_190925.jpg

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I have one or two of the blue box linings in my 24 since 2000-15. A friend gave the box of linings to me. We'll see. ;)
As I was looking around for that blue box I realized it's 50 miles away at the showgrounds in the display case. :)
Nice finds Dallas!
:)

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Last post by Duey_C
Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:23 am
Cal Cams

Last post by Dan McEachern « Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:20 am
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by tselliott » Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:35 pm

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Does anyone know anything about Cal Cams?
I was looking through some Model T parts I have and notice a camshaft that had “Cal Cams 256 Brad” marked on it.
I measured the lift at .276. I suppose “Brad” was the Cam grinder.

Any information is appreciated,
Scott

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Hi Tom- Cal Cams was located in Oakland, CA for many years and Brad was the original owners son. They have been out of business quite some time. Their cams were always decent quality and performed well. Although the business is gone, I'm still using several of their old grinds on my cams.
If you want more info, send me an e-mail. I may be able to...

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Last post by Dan McEachern
Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:20 am
Duck Hunt - Kansas T Tour - October 26

Last post by Steve Jelf « Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:28 am
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by Chris Paulsen » Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:18 pm

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We're hosting a one-day tour in the McPherson area. We did a NY-Paris scavenger hunt type tour last year. This year it's a duck hunt - just as much fun! Attached is a flyer (I hope). Feel free to contact me for more details.

Duck Hunt Flyer-online.docx

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I'll go if we happen to get a long enough break from the rain. :)

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Thu Sep 26, 2019 12:28 am
SWAN Carburetor What is it for?

Last post by kmatt « Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:14 pm
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by henryford2 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:43 am

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Pictures tell the story, and idea what it's from/for. The curly wire looking thing is actually a hollow tube. Thanks

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Many years ago I had a Swan intake manifold, less the hot spot parts, the exhaust manifold, and the carb mount part shown in this post. The Swan intake had bigger passages, but mounted like a stock Model T intake, and a stock Model T exhaust worked with it. It was a way to use a bigger 1920's carburetor on a Model T speedster and still look Model...

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Last post by kmatt
Wed Sep 25, 2019 10:14 pm
6 volt battery charger

Last post by Ruxstel24 « Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:14 pm
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by Jim Eubanks » Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:31 pm

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Need recommendation for a good 6v charger that puts out more than 6amps. make, model vendor and price. Seems like all I can find are 2-6amp automatic chargers.

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If you got 2-6V batteries, you can hook them in series and charge with a higher amp 12V charger.
Just another option...

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Last post by Ruxstel24
Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:14 pm
Will later rear axle innards fit into an early housing?

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:14 pm
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by Alex Dragone » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:51 pm

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I am looking to put innards into my tapered axle 6 rivet rear housings. Will innards out of a 1915 and up rear axle fit into the 6 rivet?

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As I say, I am not an expert on these early early cars. I know that the the first rear housing did not have rivets near the differential. They were a single extruded piece of steel. The extrusion process left the thickness of the metal uneven, and the extrudable steel tends to be soft yet work hardens resulting in uneven strength and flexibility....

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:14 pm
Looked at a 25 roadster for sale

Last post by RajoRacer « Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:08 pm
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by Jim Sims » Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:10 pm

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Got a call about a local 25 for sale. Had to see it of course. About quarter inch of bondo over most of the car. Home made canvas tom nailed to a wooden frame work. 26 or 27 engine. Worst part was the cobbled up wood nailed in place for body wood. Does not run but it does have a title. Priced fair at $ 5000.oo . No I did not add 3 extra 000.

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Funny Dan - Coupe-O-Let wanna be !

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Last post by RajoRacer
Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:08 pm
Lifter clearances

Last post by Mountainrider « Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:56 pm
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by Mountainrider » Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:58 pm

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What a slow process. Read all the post I could and decided of .015 on exhaust and intake. Took about two hours just for the exhaust. Partly my fault for not taking off the manifolds, and it was too hot in the garage this afternoon, so I took a lot of water breaks. I’ll do the intakes tomorrow night. All clearances were around .30 when I started....

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While doing the valve clearances I decided to catch up on some routine maintenance. Checked the oil and radiator level, greased and oiled every thing, and pulled the transmission screen. All good, even the screen was clean after being filled with lint the last two times. New bands were installed earlier this year. Then I remembered the mag post. I...

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Last post by Mountainrider
Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:56 pm
What are these?

Last post by Doug Keppler « Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:55 pm
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by AdminJeff » Tue Sep 24, 2019 5:34 am

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They look like suspension parts and are new but I don't recognize them.

And body supports of some kind?
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Jeff

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Dan the Man!

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Last post by Doug Keppler
Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:55 pm
Valve facing tool

Last post by 2nighthawks « Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:35 pm
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by Dennis_Brown » Wed Sep 18, 2019 11:10 pm

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The valve facing tool pictured in the What is it in the vintage ford leaves me with a question
How was the valve turned to face it? I have one of the type pictured and also one that is a little different.
Did they use a hand drill or brace attached to the valve stem or what? How accurate were they, has anyone tried one out to see how well they...

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Marshall V. Daut - I brought this back up to the top again, because you asked a question in regard to refacing valves, and if it is necessary to take T valves to a machine shop to be refaced,....????

I entered this discussion as I believe comments (altho' much to long-winded as is typical of me) I believe what I wrote at least in part, might...

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Last post by 2nighthawks
Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:35 pm
Three to One Gears

Last post by YellowTRacer « Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:34 pm
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by Original Smith » Sun Sep 22, 2019 3:11 pm

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Two of the last three cars I have bought have had three to one gears. One set was probably installed in the car in the late forties when the car was first restored. They are in mint condition too, with the name of the gear company stamped in the ring gear. It's amazing how this installation was done. They had to remove all the studs from the rear...

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Well, as usual I'm the wierdo. I love 3 to 1 gears. Had them in the ice cream truck (car chassis) dead stock engine other than aluminum pistons, 2 spd Ruckstell. I love long drives in my cars/trucks, and don't like overworking the engine. For me the good outways the bad.

Ed aka #4

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Last post by YellowTRacer
Wed Sep 25, 2019 4:34 pm
Can you ID the source of these diagrams?

Last post by RalphS in NE Oregon « Wed Sep 25, 2019 3:21 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:41 am

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In researching Holley G float adjustment I came across these diagrams.
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I wonder if anybody here can ID the source publication.

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Royce Peterson has been posting some detailed carburetor rebuilding articles on his Model T Ford Fix site. The February 25, 2018 post has very detailed info on the Holley Model G, and its adjustment after rebuilding.

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Last post by RalphS in NE Oregon
Wed Sep 25, 2019 3:21 pm
The cost of Model T travel

Last post by revaz « Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:34 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Sun Sep 22, 2019 5:09 pm

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This was number crunching day. I've been going through receipts and figuring what I spent on my recent trip, and adding up miles in the atlas to see how far I went.

You might say what I spent most was time, a luxury enjoyed by elderly bachelors. I started on August 29 and got home on September 16. In those nineteen days I estimate that I drove...

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On my recent O-2-O Cross country trip I covered 4,275 miles and used 190 gallons of gas. That calculates out to a bit over 22 MPG, In the Rockies, 7,000 - 8,200 feet above sea level, I was able to “lean out” my Holley NH straight thru carb and got 25-26 MPG!!! Of course this was mostly continuous, point-to-point driving, at between 35 - 40 MPH...

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Last post by revaz
Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:34 pm
Carburetor leak

Last post by Hal « Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:18 pm
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by Alagrow » Wed Sep 25, 2019 11:29 am

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My carburetor doesn’t leak while the engine is running, but when it stops it’ll start leaking about 30 minutes to an hour later. I turn the valve off at the tank every time, but whatever is in it will leak and really smell the garage and house up. Any ideas on how to fix this? I believe it’s a Kingston carburetor (26 coupe) are there any rebuild...

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You might consider turning the gas off then running the car for a minute or two to burn the gas in the line and carburetor bowl. If your sediment bowl valve is indeed shutting everything off, that should solve your problem until the next time.

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Last post by Hal
Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:18 pm
2019

Last post by Kuhner « Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:04 am
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by D.Yoder » Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:34 pm

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GPS 2019 track with proposed Hershey route.
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Looks like you are taking Ohio route 40 east of Columbus.
I am very near where you will be traveling, Cambridge Ohio.
If you need assistance or a place to stop let me know.
Greg

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Last post by Kuhner
Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:04 am
Ruckstell oil

Last post by lesvonnordheim « Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:04 am
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by Divcoone » Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:08 pm

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What oil/grease is recommended for a Ruckstell?

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I have been using 90-140 synthetic gear oil from McMaster Carr. Been using it for over 20 yrs. and very happy with the results....it does not attack the Bronze thrust washer. The gear oil stay's clear and does not turn a Bronze color like I have found using conventional gear oil.

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Last post by lesvonnordheim
Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:04 am
Lighting issue

Last post by Novice « Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:45 am
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by jachady » Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:19 pm

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Latest issue I have is with lighting. Currently all original 6 volt setup, 2 headlights and one taillight. I replaced all bulbs about a year and a half ago. Recently one headlight on dim burned out. That was ok to me because I run on battery so it saved me some juice. Now both lights burned out, so I switched to brights. Both lights worked but...

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John. This LED bulb sold by ledlights.com is what I went to in My six volt open express. headlights much much brighter than OEM. Brighter than high current halogen replacements sold by vendors. 50 watt equivalent. dual filaments fit oem or replacement even pin bases. I can barely see the amp meter move on Bright. Plenty bright but does not blind...

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Wed Sep 25, 2019 12:45 am

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