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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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How to tell if lacquer was applied to a brass radiator

Last post by Bob McDaniel « Tue Aug 06, 2019 12:42 am
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by FATMAN » Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:39 am

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I have a very nice 1915 roadster that I will be selling for a family friend who passed away a while back, starting to polish the brass all the lamps and other items seem to clean up great but the radiator seems like the more I polish nothing seems to work, I have no idea if it was lacquered or not, nothing is peeling off, it might be just stubborn...

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You can use 2000 grit or finer wet/dry paper and take out all the scratches from what you have done so far and also will remove any left over clear and then it will polish with Mothers or your favorite product. I have done it on brass horn parts and lights but don't use it on places you can not reach easy. The fine paper will almost make it shine...

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Tue Aug 06, 2019 12:42 am
Ms Mary’s First Excursion

Last post by Duey_C « Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:39 pm
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by ClockDoc » Sun Aug 04, 2019 1:33 am

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I took Ms Mary for a boat ride on the Harsen’s Island Ferry with two friends, then to lunch at the School House Grille. A fun trip! :D

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Oh my. In a model T on a ferry. Look at all that water. Very nice.

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Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:39 pm
1923 Center door gas tank round or oval ?

Last post by Duey_C « Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:29 pm
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by Michael Davis » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:53 pm

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Just got this project with no gas tank. I am sure it goes under the back seat? Not sure about the shape?

Thanks Mike

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Michael, your Center Door is about 400 times nicer than the one I have! :lol:
That's cool! I call mine a '24 as it has a '24 engine but I understand that isn't possible. Yep under the driver's seat.
Nice car! Thank you for the pic.

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Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:29 pm
Visited the Model T Museum this year? Willing to share your experience?

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:10 pm
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by SusanYaeger » Sat Jul 27, 2019 2:42 pm

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We are currently preparing a grant application to be considered for the annual Wayne County Foundation Challenge Match.

If awarded the grant, donations made to the MTFCA and Model T Museum between November 4 and 12, 2019 will be matched, according to the Foundation guidelines.

It would be very helpful if we could include some comments from...

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Personal double take ! Just a comment or two. That red Proto Tools tool box in Dan T's second picture (the shop/work bench) looks identical to the one in my shop! That one looks a bit nicer, and mine is not bad. It was my Dad's well before I was born and I have been getting tools out and putting them back for as long as I can remember.

Some day,...

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Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:10 pm
what is this steering gear case?

Last post by EricMLexington « Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:03 pm
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by EricMLexington » Sun Aug 04, 2019 5:21 pm

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Finally took a close look at my steering gear case and it is definitely not stock Ford. But is it an aftermarket? or a backyard fix? The steering wheel is bolted through the steering gear cover to a curved metal piece. That metal piece then fits into a curved slot in a metal plate that is in the additional mechanism that has been mounted on the...

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Thanks for the info. I will not mess with this until winter.

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Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:03 pm
Grandpa's TT

Last post by Rod Petrie « Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:14 pm
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by Rod Petrie » Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:36 pm

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After almost 60 years I got her home to begin restoration. I am a novice and will need a lot of advice. I have been reading the forum for about 2 months now and have picked up a lot of tips. There will be more questions as the process develops. I got the wheels off and will clean them up before sending off to be respoked. I still can't get one...

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No I did not get to ride in it just drove it a million miles sitting in one place. It has a 1947 license plate on it which is 3 years before I was born. It came with a spare engine (which is all totally torn down) I assume this was the original engine. It has a two speed rear end and a third lever that sticks just above the floor boards next to...

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Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:14 pm
Old Photos-Lassen Peak Ca. 1914-15

Last post by KWTownsend « Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:36 pm
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by JP_noonan » Mon Aug 05, 2019 1:40 pm

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Ran across these photos and article and thought you may enjoy. ;) I put a link to the article under the photos if you're interested in reading about it.

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The photographer's car looks just like mine.

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Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:36 pm
Cowl Lacing

Last post by GG Gregory « Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:49 pm
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by GG Gregory » Sun Aug 04, 2019 1:38 pm

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How's the best way to install new Cowl Lacing on a 27 Roadster ? The old lacing was held in place with small ring shank nails through tiny new holes made into the Cowl....yes I know that's not the correct way. I'm lost at how to keep the lacing lined up and drilling the hole through it for rivets.

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Thanks for all the replies...it sure helped. :twisted:

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Last post by GG Gregory
Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:49 pm
The Importance of a Good Weld and Where to put it!

Last post by Mike Robinson « Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:21 pm
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by Henry K. Lee » Sun Aug 04, 2019 5:05 pm

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This is not off topic but shows the importance of welding techniques with the right locations. This happen a little over a month ago, a direct hit on my back shed used for items being sandblasted. The neighbors 70 foot plus board leaf oak came down during a micro burst. There is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Quady in there as well, Just a little...

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My shop took a hit this winter. Branches hit two cars.

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Last post by Mike Robinson
Mon Aug 05, 2019 3:21 pm
Model T Day at Fosterfields Morristown N.J.

Last post by ahartley-kong « Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:05 am
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by vinmanr2d2 » Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:44 pm

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Model T Day at Fosterfields Morristown N.J.

This is a really nice event . Last year there were 35 Model T's , as well as a dozen or so beautiful Model A's . Not to mention all kinds of early cars pre 1932 . I will post more info as I find it out .

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Thanks so much all for coming and for folks like Vinny who helped spread the word and make our event great! Great pictures!

You're correct, there were slightly less cars than last year (very threatening weather forecast leading up to the event, rain in south Jersey so we lost some of the cars driving up from south Jersey, and as always lots of...

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Last post by ahartley-kong
Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:05 am
1912 Torpedo Runabout for auction in Portugal

Last post by Herb Iffrig « Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:03 am
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by John E. Guitar » Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:03 am

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Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:03 am
Model T driving lessons today

Last post by Duey_C « Mon Aug 05, 2019 12:22 am
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by thom » Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:46 pm

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This afternoon we took our '21 Touring to a church parking lot near our house and my son, age 35 and his two oldest boys, ages 12 and 9 drove it. His 2 year old loves riding in it too. My daughter in law wouldn't try it. Maybe next time. The boys loved it everybody did great. The 9 year old had a little trouble reaching the pedals though. My wife...

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Fantastic! That's what we do eh? Teach 'em.
Oh my gosh, the lines I just deleted about teaching my wife to drive.

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Mon Aug 05, 2019 12:22 am
BRAKE EQUALIZER

Last post by Wilbur « Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:34 pm
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by Phillip » Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:59 pm

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I have a 1927 T Roadster Pickup. Went on a 60 mile tour today. Had a great time. We went down several hills and I need to add better brakes. Any one use the BRAKE EQUALIZER T-2565-X 26-27 from Snyders. What are your thoughts on this brake equalizer?
Phillip
College Grove, TN

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I did not find the directions very helpful installing and setting up the brakes. Finally I put the rear end up on jack stands, took the wheel off, removed the key, put the wheel back on and set the hand brake to where I could not rotate the wheel (locked up), but could freely rotate the wheel with the brake off. Next with the hand brake on, (could...

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Last post by Wilbur
Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:34 pm
5 times increase in thermosyphon rate

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:18 pm
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by GrandpaFord » Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:07 am

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Warning: scientific content.

An interesting article in Science Daily recently about a 500% increase in thermosyphoning heat exchangers, see The article calls it a turbulent heat exchanger but it is the same thing as a thermosyphoning system.

A 1% addition of a chemical, hydrofluoroether, causes bubbles of this chemical to form on the hot side...

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I learned a long time ago if water flows through the radiator, in a car, too fast it doesn’t have enough time to cool down. I don’t know that this would play a role in a Ts cooling system but in a pressurized system with a pump it sure does. I wonder if it’s possible in a T ?

Then wouldn't it also hold true that the water doesn't have enough...

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:18 pm
TT prices

Last post by Burger in Spokane « Sun Aug 04, 2019 7:26 pm
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by Matt in California » Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:24 am

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I decided to do some research on TT prices... Here is what I found:

MTFCA Forum
$12,000 asking 6/26/19 RHD Model TT wood cab parade truck
$2,500 OBO Sold 5/22/19 1927 closed cab Short Ton Truck hand crank Galion dump bed
$4750 asking 5/12/19 1926 Ton Truck hand crank dump truck. Original Martin Perry Body
$5,000 Sold 4/30/19 1927 Closed...

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Brent,
I like both of your trucks! I do know what you mean about projects and having time to spend with family. But I love rust so your $1000 truck would be more attractive to me:) Matt

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I too would prefer a more patinaed rust/paint finish, and through use, it is slowly
working its way closer to...

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Sun Aug 04, 2019 7:26 pm
Checking for rod bend on a lathe

Last post by RGould1910 « Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:56 pm
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by RGould1910 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:08 pm

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Pretty simple. Made sure the cross slide was exactly perpendicular to the bed and the crank was centered. Used a 2 thou shim to hold the rod tight to the crank and swung the crank so the piston laid flat. Running a feeler guage along the skirt revealed any rod bend. 20190803_165622.jpg

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Absolutely must check for twist. That's the next step. I just now finished straightening bends. Three of the four had slight bends. The fourth was out quite a bit out. All are now within 2 thou deviation at the top land area measured one side against the other. By that I mean the max difference between the edge of the cross slide and the ring land...

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Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:56 pm
A Complicated Man with a Simple Idea

Last post by BobD « Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:09 pm
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by Jugster » Sat Aug 03, 2019 6:26 pm

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I wrote this for the newsletter of my local horseless carriage club and most of you know the story by heart, but for the newer forum attendees, I figured it may be amusing. So, what the heck...

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On the surface, Henry Ford appears a difficult man to understand. Those who invested in his vision did, for the most part,...

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Well written and a good read. Thanks.

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Last post by BobD
Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:09 pm
Metal channel for the top window rubber on a 1927 coupe door

Last post by tdumas « Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:08 pm
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by JoeG48 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:45 am

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I am looking for the metal channel for the top window rubber for a 1927 Coupe door... this is attached with 3 screws to the inside top of the door frame...I do not think it is made any more ??? Thanks for any help ... Joe ... joeg48@hotmail.com

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You could make a channel by using two smal thin aluminum angles.

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Last post by tdumas
Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:08 pm
Oil change ?

Last post by 26TRoadster « Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:43 pm
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by Larry e rutt » Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:38 pm

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So put new oil in my T when I got it. I have driven it about 300 miles this summer and added 2 quarts through out the year , and my oil is dark with a brown color.. how many miles can you run till an oil change ? my question really is, do I need to change, or is dripping and adding enough to replenish ??

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I change them all in the fall and the spring. I use super tech (Walmart) oil year around. I know thats a hot topic but as long as its clean oil. IMO

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Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:43 pm
Try again with what I found in the garage

Last post by perry kete « Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:00 pm
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by Dennis_Brown » Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:31 pm

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Found several packages of Monkey Ward points and a couple of KW Sparkite points also several Myles Standish spark plug rebuild kits. I got them over 20 years ago when I bought a mans T parts.

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The Miles Standish plugs will only work with Priscilla Mullins wires and a John Alden coil in a Mayflower motor! :roll: :roll:

Glad you found these items and decided to share them with us.

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Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:00 pm
The 61½¢ accessory

Last post by Original Smith « Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:05 am
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by Steve Jelf » Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:54 am

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Enough for two cars was $1.23.

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On my original brass caps, I use a finer link chain, and solder it to the cap.

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Sun Aug 04, 2019 11:05 am
Atwater Kent K2 distributor gears

Last post by Bruce Compton « Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:55 am
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by Bruce Compton » Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:31 am

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I have a nice (non generator) Atwater Kent plate and distributor and am concerned about the drive gear for the end of the cam. The gear that came with the set-up has no threads or locking notch and I'm wondering if it's the correct drive gear or is there something missing. Thanks : Bruce

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Thanks Dan. The shoulders are not exactly the same width so is there a front and back to the drive gear? Thanks again : Bruce

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Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:55 am
Engine knock

Last post by 70shovelhead « Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:14 am
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by dacapt1948 » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:57 pm

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Replaced pistons/rings. Now have engine knock when advancing engine timing. Quiet at idle, noise increases when advancing Distributor with advance lever and increasing rpms.

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When you tighten the cylinder up with a piston/ring replacement you will increase compression, (providing the cylinder is round) and put more strain on the lower end (rod journals). If the the rod or main bearings are marginal the increased compression will cause any bottom end wear to be amplified and you may notice a thump that wasnt there...

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Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:14 am
What front end is this

Last post by John Warren « Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:02 am
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by 70shovelhead » Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:37 pm

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Had a guy send me pics of this front end and wheels. Ford is embossed on the axle. What wheels are these? What years was this axle used.
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Probably use as a trailer axle 7BB34578-CCAE-4FC7-8F8C-208266122AA2.jpeg

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Last post by John Warren
Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:02 am
Scat Rods 2T7000

Last post by John Warren « Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:21 am
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by Dan Hatch » Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:42 pm

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Has anyone used these rods? Are they the standard T rod? I would like to see a pic of one. Catalog says they are 1.250 on the rod size. That is T crank size. Anyone have info? Thanks Dan

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That’s too bad about the Snyder’s rods. I thought they were great built with dippers. 😢.

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Last post by John Warren
Sun Aug 04, 2019 8:21 am
A nice upholstery trick

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Sun Aug 04, 2019 7:21 am
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by Doug Keppler » Sat Jul 20, 2019 5:56 pm

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When installing the welting on your door panels the edge of the welting lifts giving an unfinished look. Lay some masking tape along the lifted edge so you dont get any glue on the door panel then apply some black weather strip adhesive with a toothpick in the crease, press it closed and put another piece of tape to hold it tight until it dries....

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“Grasshopper” I meant Doug, Super Job Brother!

Hank down in the Gray Zone

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Sun Aug 04, 2019 7:21 am
Preventing vibration at the source.

Last post by Chad_Marcheese « Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:22 am
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by jiminbartow » Sun Aug 04, 2019 1:37 am

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Most vibration problems of the Model T originate in the engine. Various parts of Modern engines, ie, crankshaft, pistons, rods, caps, etc., are balanced for the maximum performance with a minimum of vibration. What can be done during the rebuilding phase of the Model T engine to balance the various parts to keep vibration at a minimum. Is there a...

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I think just balancing the parts alone are a big factor. Once you seem to balance the rods and pistons, and flywheel, that should cure alot of it. I am going to have my machine shop dynamically electronic balance my whole assembly with the crank (like they do for hi performance engines). My big block Chevy engine was balanced to within .09 of a...

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Last post by Chad_Marcheese
Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:22 am
Wooden Roof Frame

Last post by david_dewey « Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:07 am
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by dunoon » Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:44 pm

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I nearly ready to start installing the wooden roof frame on my 26 coupe. Does anyone use a sealer/ RTV under the wood or do youse wait till it's on and then seal the space between the wood and the top edge of the body? Thanks

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While that top installation looks great, most of the evidence points to fold over welting being used, not hide-em. Minor detail, but thought you might like to know.

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Sun Aug 04, 2019 3:07 am
Factory frame identification

Last post by Matt in California « Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:46 am
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by Chris Haynes » Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:06 pm

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I have run into a hard ass CHP Vehicle inspector. Although every part of my car, including the engine number, puts it as a 1921. Block cast 7-2-21 vin 5130623 puts it as July 1921. It has the pressed steel running board brackets instead of forged steel. The problem with him is how do I know that frame is a 1921? He wants to see some sort of...

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Thanks Kevin! That answers my question.

Matt

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Last post by Matt in California
Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:46 am
headlight socket

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:08 am
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by cve92 » Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:05 pm

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How does one replace the headlight socket? Can't seem to figure out how to remove it .

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Tail-lights really get into strange territory. I would almost bet that not one in ten model Ts on the road today has a tail-light arrangement that is totally factory issue correct. Between adding brake lamps, extra tail lights, adapting modern bulbs, sockets, or twelve volt systems? Way too many options to try to guess what may be wrong or how to...

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Sun Aug 04, 2019 12:08 am
Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:38 pm
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by Wreckrod » Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:30 am

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I have wanted to go here for several years, ever since I knew it existed. Eating breakfast at the Northernmost Denny’s in the World! As soon as I found out work was sending me to Fairbanks, Alaska, I already knew I had stuff to go do and see.

I’m not sure on their policy about taking pictures, but if they don’t mind I will take gobs of pics and...

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Pardon the drift.
About eight years ago, they were trying to get the Hay-H to be the earliest American built gasoline powered automobile to be regularly driven in the world! There are several American steam and electric cars that run, as well as several European built gasoline automobiles, a few going back as far as 1892. About a dozen earlier...

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:38 pm
Noisy transmission when my T is standing still in neutral

Last post by Scott_Conger « Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:33 pm
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by infotfordnl » Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:20 am

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Does anybody know where the noisy sound can came from if my T is turning in neutral. :roll:
All looks good and proper in the transmission, installled a torbo clutch.
Kevlar bands installed also
Only when it is in neutral, when I am driving in hight it runs smooth
Bert

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I agree. That is a very nice Pickup, Bert.

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Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:33 pm
Henry's First Car

Last post by Dropacent « Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:48 pm
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by Original Smith » Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:52 am

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Does any know the year that Ford Motor Company decided Henrys first car was built in 1896 rather than 1893?

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If you get it printed, it has to be true, right? This is a 1904 ad. The first gasoline autos were Lambert 1890 , Duryea 1893, Haynes 1894. pretty sure there are more sprinkled in there. If you believe this ad, Henry’s was 1889, but really he was a late comer. 53497E76-0E79-4D33-A9B5-91327B5C97F6.jpeg 72210CA3-CAD9-4A0C-8C3E-014CCD2CE51C.jpeg

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Last post by Dropacent
Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:48 pm
Layne Transmission

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:38 pm
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by BRENT in 10-uh-C » Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:12 pm

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Is the Universal Ball Cap (4th Main) needed when you install a KC Layne Warford -or does the Warford's input shaft support the back of the transmission??

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Also to add, do not over fill either as it will make them puke!

Hank

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:38 pm
Wolf whistle

Last post by aDave « Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:31 pm
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by AdminJeff » Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:33 pm

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I need help replacing the connector on my wolf whistle which just broke and isnt fixable. Does any know anyone know where I can source this type of connector?

it appears to be 1/8 -27 NPT x ?? -16. Not sure of the dimensions of the large end. I don't have anything to compare it to. It's smaller than 1/2 pipe thread and 16 TPI.

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Awwwww, Tommy....popping Jeff's balloon...shucks... :evil:

Jeff, Good going! It's great to have a supply of spare parts . :P I had a supply once...problem was, the supply was too big for my brain - when I wanted something that I thought I had, I could not remember where I stashed it.

Problem solved...downsized - moved into quarters with not...

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Last post by aDave
Sat Aug 03, 2019 4:31 pm
Question IDing year on TT frame and other parts

Last post by Mark Gregush « Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:45 am
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by Matt in California » Sat Aug 03, 2019 1:30 am

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I was doing a little research on TTs and had a bit of challenge finding things.

First I went the the MTFCA online Encyclopedia. Great resource, but I am not finding the TT info. (Also on the production numbers I don't see pickups listed: I assume the truck is TT though.)

I did find the following thread helpful even though measurements are metric...

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The Pickup started in the 1925 Model year so may be counted in the runabout/roadster listing. Truck would/should be TT only. What it boils down to, the more popular body styles (touring, coupe and runabouts) get the most research. 2 doors, 4 doors not so much. TT's even less. Good luck with your search.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:45 am
Truck n car auction in Wi

Last post by DHort « Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:23 am

by DHort » Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:23 am

Hansenauctiongroup.com has auction of Roger Bowers estate. Numerous wood bodied trucks in very nice shape. One depot hack. A few cars. Caveat is they state cars run. I was there personally and nothing runs. No gas or old gas in tanks. Some engines look good. Some look OK. There was good compression whenever I cranked the engines, so maybe that is...

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Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:23 am
Algonquin Ignitor (distributor) question

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:30 pm
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by Mark Gregush » Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:25 am

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Does anyone have any information on how the camshaft driving gear is mounted to the camshaft? Looks like I am missing the part that mounts to the camshaft and holds the driving gear. I don't see a pin hole in the driving gear, but it is keyed so am thinking that a sleeve is mounted to the cam shaft the driving gear floats on it? The only info I...

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Sorry to be getting back to this so late. The gear hole where it fits on the cam is larger then the stub shaft on the cam. There must be a piece that has a locating pin (I can see a spot inside of the gear that looks like wear from a pin) to keep the gear from rotating that would fit on the cam shaft. I am not sure how that piece is held on the...

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:30 pm
Found in my garage today

Last post by Terry_007 « Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:10 pm
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by Dennis_Brown » Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:04 pm

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The plug parts are Myles Standish and the boxes read Not made by the Champion Spark Plug Co. Nor supplied as Ford factory equipment.

There were several packages of points in the box and several plug rebuild kits.
I got them about 20 years ago when I bought out a gentleman's T parts in Oregon and they got stored away and forgotten about. I am...

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Photos didn't show up, please try again. Interested in seeing the spark plug related stuff.
Thanks,
Terry

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Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:10 pm
Initial E-Brake Installation and Adjustment

Last post by Allan « Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:31 pm
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by RustyFords » Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:36 am

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I installed two factory brake rods last night (and removed the two home-made ones that came with my car) and have two new lined brake shoes. So...I'm ready to do the initial installation and adjustment of the e-brake system.

I googled some old MTFCA forum posts about tips/tricks/knowledge on how to do this, but the few that I found were hard to...

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Chad, if you have new bushes and cams, and new lined shoes, and you still have no good emergency brake, I would be looking for worn brake drums. The cheap fix usually is to fit a shim on the cam to spread the shoes somewhat. With all new parts at that point, your brake drums are allowing the shoes to expand beyond the effective range of the cam....

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Last post by Allan
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:31 pm
NOS parts

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:26 pm
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by Mark Osterman » Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:08 pm

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My wife and I are in Rockport Mass for a few vacation days. I took a side trip to Lang’s today to pick up a new exhaust manifold to replace the old warped one I removed the other day.

While I was there I went into the basement to look for some top irons for my ‘23 runabout. Didn’t find any but the place was floor to ceiling T parts by the ton. I...

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Candy Store for Big Kids!!! The only cavities are voids in your wallet!

LOL!

Hank in Tin-A-See

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:26 pm
1912 Door handles

Last post by modeltbarn « Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:06 pm
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by Tbird » Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:44 pm

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Does anyone know if anyone is reproducing just the handles?
Thanks
Mike

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Hi Mike

i just sent you an email. I'll be home tomorrow evening, and I'll be driving from about noon to 6pm your time. Give me a call when you have a chance, I've got everything together.

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Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:06 pm
When Hope Calls

Last post by Will_Vanderburg « Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:27 pm
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by Thorlick » Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:07 pm

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I just saw a promo for a Hallmark mush piece. The trailer has one car in it. Whose car was used on When Hope Calls ?
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OK we can start narrowing down the actual location of the When Hope Calls filming location to find out who own the car in the original poster's picture.

I did some digging, and after watching a teaser trailer showcasing the sets , one of the actors mentions North Bay.

There is no North Bay in the Vancouver area or in British Columbia where the...

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Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:27 pm
Running for the first time since 1950s

Last post by A Whiteman « Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:19 pm
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by Jim_PTC_GA » Thu Aug 01, 2019 1:12 pm

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It took me over a year but anouther one lives.

The last time this T ran my dad was a teen and he and his buddy drove it into the woods where it died. It sat there for many years until being rescued and dragged to a barn. Cow barn to cow barn for the next 50 years. The car still smells like cow pee sometimes.

2 hours a day 6 days a week for 12...

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The caution tape is a good idea. You don't want to find those brackets the hard way.

ahh, hmmm

My project now has a 4x2 length screwed across the gap[ between the brackets....

Should protect the shins a bit better.... :-)

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Fri Aug 02, 2019 5:19 pm
Old Hardware

Last post by Henry K. Lee « Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:57 pm
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by mike zahorik » Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:26 am

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As the center main bearing cap on my 1926 engine was being tightened, a snap was heard. Turns out that the nut had cracked. Further inspection showed that the bolt threads were turned down. I have seen this on rod hardware, but this is the first time on larger stuff. The bolt was being torques to 65# at the time, but how many times in the past?...

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Metal fatigue!

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Last post by Henry K. Lee
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:57 pm
ID Oversize Schrader Valve Caps

Last post by Erik Johnson « Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:49 pm
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by Erik Johnson » Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:00 pm

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I picked up these large valve brass Schrader valve caps at an estate sale. They are all stamped Schrader U.S.A.

The inner diameter is 9/16 or approximately 14mm.

Standard Schrader caps are shown for comparison.

Can anybody tell me what the applications were for these? Automobile, truck, airplane, military or non-tire/inner tube related, etc.?...

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They are probably for some non-automotive application like HVAC or refrigeration or practically anything involving a compressed gas.

However, the brass caps are even a larger diameter than the oversize stem ands caps on the compressor for my central air conditioner system. Same goes for my 2003 Pontiac air conditioner.

Years ago I picked up a...

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Last post by Erik Johnson
Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:49 pm
Adjusting Bands

Last post by Rich Bingham « Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:36 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:51 am

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I'm in the home stretch. If everything goes OK, I'll have all the parts necessary to drive my T installed by the end of today. I believe that when the engine rebuilder finished with my engine he left the bands all loose so I need to adjust them. I've never done this so I'm looking for advice. I've read what I could find online and talked to a...

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As usual, the correct answer is, It depends.

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Last post by Rich Bingham
Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:36 pm
New page: Did I get anything wrong?

Last post by CudaMan « Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:08 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:48 am

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Some questions come up repeatedly, so I make a web page about them to avoid having to repeat the answers. Here's the latest. Let me know if you spot anything I should correct.

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My goof, I could have worded it better - the dust covers are not explicitly marked 777 or 888, my intent was to indicate that each stem length had its own corresponding dust cover length. Thanks for helping me clarify. :)

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Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:08 pm
What’s this?

Last post by GJScholz « Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:41 am
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by GJScholz » Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:48 am

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Hi everyone,
First I know it’s a carb.
Does anyone know anything about it, or how much I could sell it for?
Thank you,
Greg
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Mark, Thank you!

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Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:41 am
What’s this #2.....

Last post by GJScholz « Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:40 am
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by GJScholz » Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:50 am

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Hi again,
I also know this is a carb, but what for?
And how much do you think I could sell this for?

Thank you,
Greg
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Thanks John!

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Last post by GJScholz
Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:40 am
Ruckstell

Last post by Original Smith « Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:37 am
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by Divcoone » Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:54 am

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Looking for a rebuilt Ruckstell axle, Pa, Ohio area.
divco100b@icloud.com

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Try the classified.

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Last post by Original Smith
Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:37 am
Top Iron Question

Last post by Jim Sims « Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:14 am
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by Dan Hatch » Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:40 am

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Will a 17-22 Top Irons fit a 1916 touring? Thanks Dan

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They will fit but the 16 uses oval irons but the later has rectangle irons.

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Last post by Jim Sims
Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:14 am
Green T Roadster on Strongest Man in History

Last post by Roverdriver « Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:37 am
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by mvweaver » Thu Aug 01, 2019 9:57 pm

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I just saw an advertisement for the show Strongest Man in History on History channel and next Wednesday’s show features them in Las Vegas lifting what looks like a 26-27 Green Model T roadster on a platform. Anyone on here knows who’s car it is?

They don’t have preview of next week on the site though. I watched it last night which was...

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A T would be quite a lot lighter than a Dodge of the same or similar period.

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Last post by Roverdriver
Fri Aug 02, 2019 3:37 am
My car just died in the driveway

Last post by DHort « Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:20 pm
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by DHort » Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:52 pm

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Took my car for a ride. Oil, water, and gas are good. Pulled up to the garage to put it away. She quit on me. I tried to crank her and she was in gear. Makes no sense, right? No matter where the brake lever is, she is in gear. Pushed her into the garage and now I have to start tearing her apart. Good thing I have another car, so I can still enjoy...

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Thanks Norm. Will do.

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Last post by DHort
Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:20 pm
Today's arrival

Last post by Mark Gregush « Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:17 pm
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by Will_Vanderburg » Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:07 pm

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:17 pm
Starr overdrive or two speed ???

Last post by Dropacent « Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:55 pm
Replies: 10
by Michael Davis » Mon Jul 29, 2019 8:38 am

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I have a overdrive or two speed model T rear end. It is built by the Starr transmission co. I consider it an overdrive Some call it at two speed. Any information about would be Great.

Thanks Mike

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These type questions are always hard to answer. I bought a jumbo planatar last year. By the time I got it home I had less than $500 so pleased with that, however,after taking it apart it had some serious damage. If I had to pay someone a wage to fix it, I would have been way under water , but this stuff is a challenge and labor of love for me. If...

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Last post by Dropacent
Thu Aug 01, 2019 6:55 pm
The eternal question

Last post by Les Schubert « Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:50 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:44 pm

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I refer to these as “The Funny Pages “!!

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Last post by Les Schubert
Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:50 pm
***1909 - 1911 2 Piece Timer Assembly***

Last post by VowellArt « Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:08 pm
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by VowellArt » Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:51 am

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Ok, this is the very first timer that Ford used on the Model T Fords, those known as the first 2500 ...it is probably a carry over from Model N, but was also used all through 1911 too. The interesting thing to note is that there was no bolt and strap that held this timer to the engine, the camshaft nut does. Notice the flange on the commutator,...

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Thanks, I'll got look.

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Last post by VowellArt
Thu Aug 01, 2019 4:08 pm
Gas Cap for 1924

Last post by NHUSA « Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:33 pm
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by SurveyKing » Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:25 pm

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Hopefully, someone that has an original gas cap for 1924 could post a photo of what it looks like. I see a lot of different choices from the vendors and the Judging guidelines do not clearly specify either.

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A gas cap for a T?

That's not a fair trade.
The T is worth more than a gas cap.

If you wanted a gas cap for a Ugo it would be a different story

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Last post by NHUSA
Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:33 pm
Shout Out to Mike at Clastique

Last post by Original Smith « Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:26 am
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by ClockDoc » Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:29 pm

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I bought my Fordor in 2014, and was just planning on just getting it running. Maybe some new tires and a new interior and a general going over to spruce it up. Well...Here it is 5 years later after taking it down to just the floor, replacing a lot of wood, complete engine overhaul, new transmission drums and bands, both front and rear axles gone...

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Mike is a true asset to the hobby, and a great guy too. I deal with him a lot. Why go anywhere else!

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Last post by Original Smith
Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:26 am
Rubber Fuel Line

Last post by Original Smith « Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:10 am
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by RustyFords » Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:55 pm

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I have a feeling I might get scolded for this...but here goes anyway....

I'm looking at the metal fuel line that goes from my new gas tank to my new (rebuilt) carb and I'm thinking that it might be prudent to cut a short section out of that fuel line somewhat near the tank, flare the ends and place a section of rubber fuel line there.

Yes, I...

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Do what you wish. A Model T doesn't need a rubber line anywhere. I have over 55,000 miles on my '13 touring, not that that makes any difference, and it still has the same gas line that I put on it in 1962.

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Last post by Original Smith
Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:10 am
Clatter! Clatter!

Last post by Philip « Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:01 am
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by Jem » Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:15 am

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I have had this annoying loud clatter on a light throttle - open or close the throttle and it shuts up. The large cam gear is a new aluminium item. Checking backlash, I can get a .007 feeler between the teeth. Is this my noise? Would a nylon gear quieten things down? Does anyone sell an oversize gear?

Someone is going to tell me to take the block...

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when i first got my car it had a noise like that i found a 3\8 nut in the number 1 cylinder. philip

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Last post by Philip
Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:01 am
Magneto coil ring differences

Last post by AndreFordT « Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:34 am
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by AndreFordT » Tue Jul 30, 2019 5:31 am

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I was reassembling a 1925 engine with a 4 dip oil pan. It was hard to put a few bolts in it but in a way I get them all in and tide.
Tried to turn the motor but it didn't turn any more. Looking for the reason I found that the oil pan was touching the coil ring and that the coil ring blocked the magnets on the flywheel.

Disassembled it and saw a...

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Just get an other oil pan ready.
This time I tried the alignement before the definitive assembly.

The end bearing just slide on and the bolts went in by hand.
I think I am back on the road.

What will be next???????

Andre
Belgium

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Last post by AndreFordT
Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:34 am
An English Model T floor jack

Last post by Jem « Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:26 am
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by Jem » Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:26 am

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Once upon a time, every British breakdown lorry had a Harvey Frost crane on the back - HF did lifting gear. I bought this HF Ford Jack at Beaulieu (our answer to Hershey) in September 1994. Thereby hangs a tale:-

I was just out of hospital after bypass surgery, forbidden to drive or lift anything, but determined to hang out with my mates on our...

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Just been reading that site - I feel a collection fever coming on!

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Last post by Jem
Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:26 am
Timer question

Last post by Allan « Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:05 am
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by Oldav8tor » Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:06 pm

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Today I tried to install and adjust my New Day timer. First off I'd like to know if what I've done looks right, then I have a little problem to discuss and a possible solution if you agree.

Following info I found on this forum, I did the following:
1.Identified Cyl # 1
2.Turned the crank until the crank pin was in the 3:30 / 9:30 Position -...

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On an initial set up with a new timer, I park the timer pull at 5 o'clock on our RHD cars. For your up side down timers that would be 11 0'clock. The adjustment to the linkage rod is then made with the lever set against the stop on the quadrant. This works for all types of timers other than one of the new Andersons. I can't remember if thit needed...

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Last post by Allan
Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:05 am
Turn signal wiring diagram - am I going crazy?

Last post by Duey_C « Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:18 pm
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by DLodge » Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:25 pm

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I could swear that I saw a discussion recently about the details of a turn signal wiring diagram. I can't image that it would have been anywhere but here. Today, I was talking to a Model T friend with wiring problems and I told him I'd send him a link to that discussion. I can't find it. Did I dream it?

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Interesting for me Adrian! Thank you for poking at me! :) True.
Makes me wonder how I wire the 12V earth return (or the power flow out if you believe that) from the down converter on that side of the 84 volt vehicles we build as the brain plate may be more isolated from the chassis than I think. Hmmm.
I may see some 12V grounding problems down the...

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Last post by Duey_C
Wed Jul 31, 2019 11:18 pm
Looking for blueprints of 1911 Runabout

Last post by sboerner « Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:02 pm
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by sboerner » Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:04 am

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I'm doing research for a digital illustration to be set along the Erie Canal after the turn of the 20th century. It will feature several modes of transportation – canal boat, farm wagon, interurban car, etc. I'd like to include a Model T, either a Torpedo or Open Runabout, but I am having some trouble tracking down blueprints.

So far I've...

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Thank you, Jeff. There's even a 1911 Torpedo body on his website. I'll give him a call.

Steve

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Last post by sboerner
Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:02 pm
Home for tonight

Last post by Dallas Landers « Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:34 pm
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by D.Yoder » Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:06 pm

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Clear Lake State Park
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I like your style Dean!

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Last post by Dallas Landers
Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:34 pm
Have you had a drum failure ? POLL

Last post by Bill Dizer « Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:00 pm
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by Rich Bingham » Sat Jul 27, 2019 10:18 am

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Have you had a cracked or failed drum at any time in your Model T driving experience ??
If so, what kind of lining was in place when it failed ?

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25 Coupe, used in upstate NY, then hilly Virginia, broke low and reverse, cotton bands, never has had Kevlar.

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Last post by Bill Dizer
Wed Jul 31, 2019 9:00 pm
Nice article on Ts and Seven really nice 1920's Ford Advertisements

Last post by Hap_Tucker « Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:20 pm

by Hap_Tucker » Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:20 pm

I want to thank Mr. Robert Tate for his latest article for the Motor Cities National Heritage called, “The Ford Model T Was An Iconic Automobile.” It is a positive article about T’s. It has seven great Model T Ford advertisements from the 1920s see: Please don’t get wrapped around the axle that some of his dates for the advertisements appear off...

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Last post by Hap_Tucker
Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:20 pm
APCO Cap....Springs Needed or Not?

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:15 pm
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by RustyFords » Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:01 pm

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I'm about to install a cleaned up vintage APCO radius rod cap, with a new inner spring and cup, on my car.

Does the APCO unit need the two mounting springs like a stock cap does?

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I can certainly understand leaving the springs off, but do NOT skip the step of wiring the bolts in place. To do so, you'll need bolts with wire holes drilled through the heads. Do NOT substitute split lock washers in place of the wire.

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:15 pm
What have you done to your Model T in July?

Last post by Rich Eagle « Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:18 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:36 pm
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OK, I'll kick it off this time. I spent the first day of the month in Tulsa for a work day in Mike Bender's shop.

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The main shaft was a mighty tight fit, so it went in the lathe for a little shave.

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We fought runout for quite a while, but we finally got it under .001 .

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Balancing. The...

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Too often I put off maintenance especially in hot weather. When the Coupe generator quit charging the last thing I wanted to do is take it off and play hide and seek. Fortunately bypassing the cutout gave the expected charging. Removing the cover I found the plastic base had broken and the diode I installed years ago had come unsoldered. I joined...
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:18 pm
Ten-year-old Model T driver

Last post by autoneer « Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:51 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:50 pm

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Years ago I read of a boy aged ten driving a Model T from Tulsa to New York city with his seven-year-old brother as passenger. I wonder if anybody here is familiar with the story. I've been trying to recall where I read it, but that was before this week, so of course I can't.

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That was the Abernathy Brothers, and it was done in 1910 to meet their father Jack's old friend, Teddy Roosevelt in NYC. They rode horses from OK to NY, but it was real hard on them (the horses, not the kids) so they bought the Brush and drove it home. A few years later in 1912 n0r 13? they duplicated the stunt on Indian motorcycles.
Best
Jeff...

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Last post by autoneer
Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:51 pm
Off Topic a Bit, But Someone Had A Bad Day

Last post by Autie « Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:39 am
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by A Whiteman » Wed Jul 31, 2019 2:29 am

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Well, it is 'T' related a little as I found this in a club members garage where we were inspecting his T Speedster project.

I believe this is a Buick engine, and 'man o man' I feel sorry for the chap who had the 'Bad Day' way back when:

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A little JB Weld and she will be good as new.....

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Last post by Autie
Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:39 am
MTFCI 2019 Red Dirt Tour

Last post by WayneJ « Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:05 am
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by WayneJ » Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:26 pm

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I had the opportunity to ride in the back seat of Forum Member Gil Fitzhugh's 1914 Touring on the Red Dirt Tour held on Prince Edward Island Canada. I can definitely say that there was no false advertising in the tour title. Here are a few photos of the week. 20190719_071535.jpg

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I will post two more pictures. Like most of us on the forum, I have had a fascination with Model T Fords since childhood. Here is a photo of me at a car show in Vermont Park in Mequon, Wisconsin taken about 1962:

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Here is a photo of Gil Fitzhugh's car, that I rode in the back seat of, some 57 years later:

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Last post by WayneJ
Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:05 am
I drove my TT for the second time.

Last post by Duey_C « Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:42 am
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by Duane D » Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:07 am

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I got my 27 TT out for the second time this weekend. Wow do I need to practice driving it. Fortunately I have a parking lot to practice in. I start out fine and travel along just fine however my stops or not so graceful. I cannot stop with killing the engine. I am pushing halfway down on the far left pedal and all the way down on the right pedal...

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Duane, you have fun at the NSRA Nationals! That truck will wait for you. Quite patiently, in fact.
What an absolutely beautiful truck! And I thought my Lucky was a good lookin' ol' devil that has no view behind without a huge mirror.
Around the yard, I keep the Warford in low (under drive). Like Steve suggested, perhaps get used to pulling the...

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Last post by Duey_C
Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:42 am
Is this an early 1926 Roadster PU or Runabout

Last post by havnfun « Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:32 am
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by havnfun » Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:07 pm

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Looking to learn if this body is actually a early 26 Roadster PU body. It had a pickup box on it, seller wouldn’t part with the pickup box. Only sold this body, no holes in back of quarter panels for Turtle Deck.

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Donnie, hope these help, let me know if you would like more. Sorry for the pictures being sideways, it's an iPhone thing I guess. I can take better pictures of the firewall tomorrow during the day..

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Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:32 am
contact details

Last post by KeithG « Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:02 pm
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by Allan » Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:47 am

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I want to contact Keith Gumbinger before he comes to Australia for the National Tour in Maryborough, but since the new forum site has been set up, I cannot get a contact through to him. Anyone have his email address, or am I out of order even asking?

Allan from down under.

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Hi Allan, I'll watch for your email.
Keith

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Last post by KeithG
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:02 pm
Cam shaft seal

Last post by TonyB « Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:45 pm
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by Kerry » Mon Jul 29, 2019 12:54 am

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For years I fitted the seals supplied by the vendors and we all know that the have too smaller OD and need to be glued/sealed in place.
So the million dollar question is, why have we been putting up with them when I simply walked into our local bearing store and bought the right size to fit in??

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I remember that when Milt Webb first proposed using a neoprene seal on the camshaft, he mentioned that it needed a little squeeze between two bits of wood in the vice to swell the outer circumference. I usually do that and add a little black silicone seal. It may not be perfect but it’s worked for me for close to forty years.

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Last post by TonyB
Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:45 pm
Hatfield Mass Show 8/4/19

Last post by aDave « Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:13 pm
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by Professor Fate » Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:38 am

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Anyone thinking about going? I was the only T there last year. 400+ vehicles. Nice field with a pavilion for shade. Food and live band. And if your into trophies, they had a huge table full of them.

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Whoops!

That's why I moved into a retirement home....when I forget important things, the Landlord reminds me to pay the rent...and other things!

Congrats on the trophy in Kingston...

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Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:13 pm
I just spent an hour with newspaper people

Last post by aDave « Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:11 pm
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by NHUSA » Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:08 pm

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The local weekly newspaper learned the our T will be 100 years old on July 30 and wanted to do a story about it.
They called me this morning and we setup an appointment at 2:30 today.

I took the T out of the garage, gave them hard and electronic copies paper that gives all of its history with pictures, and talked about the T, Henry Ford, and the...

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Congrats!

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Last post by aDave
Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:11 pm
1926 Model TT

Last post by Angmar « Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:02 pm
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by Zeppy » Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:30 pm

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I have picked up my Rapid Hand Hoist from the sandblaster. The frame and dump bed cleaned up really nice. I have a little metal work to do before I paint the bed black.
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Great dump truck and hoist. Thanks for sharing.

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Last post by Angmar
Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:02 pm
Will a gooseneck carrier fit on an earlier frame?

Last post by DHort « Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:51 pm
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by DHort » Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:29 pm

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I just tried to install a gooseneck for my spare tire on my 1920 touring. The holes in the gooseneck do not line up with the U-bolts. Since the U-bolts fit in the crossmember I cannot move them outwards. I assumed the cross members would be about the same. Should not assume things.

Any suggestions? If you did it on your car, do you have a photo...

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Finally was able to see earlier responses from 2018 forum. Others have done it. Will have to try harder.

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Last post by DHort
Tue Jul 30, 2019 3:51 pm
Quiz - What tool will these parts eventually become?

Last post by Scott_Conger « Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:47 pm
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by Scott_Conger » Thu Jul 18, 2019 6:00 pm

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Getting over a pinched nerve in my neck, so spent some time in the shop doing light work, duplicating a very handy tool.

Not all the parts are shown in this photo, but can you tell what they will become?

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These are now listed in the Classified section.

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:47 pm
horn problem

Last post by John kuehn « Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:48 pm
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by Jfmarkham » Sun Jul 28, 2019 5:46 pm

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Does anyone know if Larry Rose at Moonshine County Horns is still in business ? He has not answered my email and I called the number on his card and get a recording the number is not available

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Lang’s catalog in their horn section has a repair service for your horn. Don’t know what the cost is but maybe they still do it. The add says your horn will be rebuilt with new electronic parts but sounds exactly like the original.

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Last post by John kuehn
Tue Jul 30, 2019 1:48 pm
Nova Scotia T's - Still Going!

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by Marv K » Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:23 pm

His first car is the pick-up....

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Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:23 pm
Old Photo - Who remembers Krazy Kat?

Last post by Rich Eagle « Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:11 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Sun Jul 21, 2019 2:07 pm

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Here's Felix in 1928.
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Tue Jul 30, 2019 12:11 pm
Lever won’t stay put

Last post by Altair « Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:36 am
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by Ewalny » Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:57 pm

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I’ve noticed of late that my timing lever won’t stay put when I drive. It continuously slips upward, costing me power - unless I hold it in place. But I need my hands for the steering wheel and throttle, so holding that timing lever isn’t very convenient. Any tips or ideas on how best to keep that lever put? Thanks in advance.

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Some times the photos are delayed and I clicked twice.

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Last post by Altair
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:36 am
Fitting timing gears

Last post by Erik Barrett « Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:25 am
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by RGould1910 » Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:30 pm

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I've been a huge fan of Time Saver for years. Today I found another use. Timing gears. When I got a newly babbitted block back from the rebuilder and installed the crank and cam with the timing gears installed, it was was evident the gears were too close. They were binding a bit making marks on the large time gear. I tried a number of other timing...

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Les, that is how the French bar locates the bore. It has four support bearings which is an improvement over the KRW unit.

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Last post by Erik Barrett
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:25 am
Who wants to play “Identify this sound” ?

Last post by Paranyos « Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:09 am
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by Paranyos » Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:57 am

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I bought my 27 touring a year ago and havn’t had a moments peace yet. Being new to model T’s the car seemed pretty good but immediately the problems started. I have gone from front to back diagnosing and solving problems, with the help of the ford service manual, a couple of great local T guys and the MTFCA forum. The car had a terrible vibration...

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Thanks guys for the advise and words of encouragement! I appreciate all of the help I have received from this forum over the past year. I have met a number of really nice T people who have given me advise and lent me tools, carbs, coils, etc. I met a fellow named Bob P. A couple of weeks ago who gave me his number and said to call him with any...

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Last post by Paranyos
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:09 am
Which One Is Correct, OR...Are They Both??

Last post by Original Smith « Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:09 am
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by Bill Everett » Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:15 pm

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The pinstriped front axle is on my '11 Touring. Note how there are no holes for pop-in oilers, AND how the bottom leaf IS tapered.

The other pictures are of an axle I bought a couple of years ago. It has holes for the pop-in oilers, AND the bottom leaf is NOT tapered.

I'm building a '12; should I buy a new axle just like the one on my '11, or...

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Those two styles of front springs were used at the same time by Ford. Usually the second leaf up had a squared end.

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Last post by Original Smith
Tue Jul 30, 2019 11:09 am
New Brassworks Radiator

Last post by Adam « Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:00 am
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by jimuris » Wed Jul 10, 2019 7:52 pm

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Can anyone help me in figuring out why the goose neck on the new radiator does not align up with the top of the low cylinder head? I have aligned the frame rails, it is correct. It sounds like the front crossmember is bent somehow. It is a 14 T and I have the 2 leather pads under the radiator support.
I put the top hose on and it is off center....

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A very good possibility is that someone in the past changed the front crossmember in that car and mistakenly used a TT crossmember. The original radiator was then found to have exactly the same issue, and eventually the radiator inlet was modified to fit correctly.

I've seen mismatches at the top hose due to incorrect cross member several times,...

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Last post by Adam
Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:00 am
Evaluating Spark Plugs

Last post by Mark Osterman « Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:32 am
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by Mark Osterman » Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:41 pm

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Been wrestling with the fuel input in the U&J carburetor and checking everything in the fuel and electrical systems. I usually drive with the spark advanced pretty far except when climbing hills and the gradually advance as I gain speed. Here is one of the vintage Champion X plugs. They all look pretty much like this. I keep a thin Barber dime on...

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My T is a daily driver with a mostly unrestored body. So I’m not worried about points. Though at some point I would like to find a good used manifold. I do have an NOS heavy ones made in Argentina that I found at Hershey last year for $5.

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Last post by Mark Osterman
Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:32 am
Cleaning The Fuel Tank

Last post by Scott_Conger « Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:05 am
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by Bill Everett » Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:50 pm

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In an earlier post, those that responded told me pretty clearly, You have to remove the body of an '11 Touring in order to remove and replace the fuel tank.

Before I undertake that project, I'd like to give cleaning the tank (without removing the body) another try.

My idea is to fill the tank with an appropriate cleaner, then agitate it with a...

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Allan

I missed the part where the tank stayed in the car...that's a tough situation, and you're right.

I don't dismiss the effort to raise the body, but a much more reliable car will come from that effort and then use the tank chemicals as designed. I would personally be devistated if I owned that car and found it to be wholy unreliable. A few...

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:05 am
test

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by Allan » Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:32 am

Just seeing if I can post a topic. My not so smart phone is giving me grief, and I use it whenever I want to post photos.

Allan from down under.

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Last post by Allan
Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:32 am
Stopping Power

Last post by paul hoogendoorn « Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:42 am
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by TspokeMan » Mon Jul 29, 2019 3:35 pm

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Just wondering. Is there any help for braking power for my '25? Linkage set, band adjusted but really have to apply a lot of force to slow to a stop. I anticipate a stop well in advance, use low speed compression before braking. What, if any other considerations are there? I've heard good and bad about Rocky Mountain brakes and would invest in...

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I had this hard braking problem as well and discovered by chance that I had perfect brakes with the floorboards removed....the brake pedal was bent forward to such an extent that the cam only engaged well below floor board level. Applying heat and bending the pedal back solved the problem. Having an oil filter/band oiler in place helps preserve...

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Last post by paul hoogendoorn
Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:42 am
Were there other Montana 500 pics

Last post by SurfCityGene « Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:37 am
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by Dennis_Brown » Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:42 pm

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I saw the photos of the first day Montana 500 T's. Were there others or did I miss them?

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Here's the link to the Best The Montana 500 site for lots of pictures and videos plus other info and links:

If you Google The Montana 500 you have to look for the one that has WORDPRESS in the address. This is the one that is Current and Up to Date.

Enjoy

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Last post by SurfCityGene
Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:37 am
ECCO Carburetor

Last post by Bruce Compton « Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:31 pm

by Bruce Compton » Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:31 pm

Does anyone out there know anything about an aftermarket ECCO carburetor? Looks a lot like a U&J, but has a mixing control similar to an early Kingston controlled by a rod through the dash. Thanks : Bruce

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Last post by Bruce Compton
Mon Jul 29, 2019 11:31 pm
What is the trick to hook up a horn button?

Last post by DHort « Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:30 pm
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by DHort » Mon Jul 08, 2019 1:48 am

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I can try to get the wires attached in the horn button, although their is not much space to attach the wires to their posts.

Cn anyone show an easie wAY to get this to work. attaching to the horn nd batery is simply straight forwrd, but then trying to get the horn bottun functuioning propabiy need some trining. Doues nyone have short video o step...

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I wonder if it would be easier to install this button instead of the original.

Has anyone else done that?

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Last post by DHort
Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:30 pm
Fun day

Last post by RustyFords « Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:27 pm
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by D.Yoder » Thu Jul 25, 2019 5:28 pm

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Only trouble New day timer.

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You guys are living the dream....especially from my viewpoint here in the refineries in Houston.

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Mon Jul 29, 2019 6:27 pm

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