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Does anyone have a copy of Service Bulletins where it has to only install one bushing in brake drum. I am away from my Bulletins and someone ask me about that. Think it was late 25. Can you please post it here? Thanks Dan

After hours of trying, I can't get the center bearing bolt installed. Hours spread over days! My engine is in the car so I'm using mirrors and faith to align the bearing hole. Both are failing me. I mic'd the shell hole and my new bolt. There is a clearance of .003 . I took an old bolt and ground a rounded tip. I'm using that as a tool to line...

I know there's only supposed to be 1 bushing in the steering shaft support bracket. However, 2 will fit. Who has used 2 bushings? I believe I have in the past, but too long ago to remember. I can't think of a reason to not do it.

I ask because I'm replacing the bushing, (or bushings?), on my Touring right now. Apparently, .025/.030 is too much...

Because every T I have acquired has had a bad mag I have come to appreciate distributors. The other day I picked up a distributor that I have
never seen before. It uses Jeep cap, rotor, points & condenser. It was removed because it does not fit well. It appears to be for only 26-27
timing covers because it collides with the fan adjusting boss &...

Setting the axle side play on a Ruckstell per the MTFCA manual. One bronze washer is not thick enough, a bronze washer and fiber washer is too thick. I have been sanding both washers, but that is a tedious task. Are washers available of different thickness? The manual says to sand two fiber washers. Any problem with using a bronze and fiber washer...

Just a reminder that the Little Hershey Model T swap meet is coming up soon! May 18th in Belevidere Illinois at the Boone County fair grounds.
Free Model T rides, hit and miss engine display, food, and many vendors!

Does anyone have a phone number for Stipe? The number on the website has been disconnected.

Got back about 2 hrs ago. Found everything on my shopping list except four items. I was happy. May go again tomorrow if the weather holds

What year is this tank? Looks like someone added plates to the end? Maybe to clean out the tank? Sorry for the poor photos. It's buried in my barn.
Thanks
Brian

Cleaning and regapping plugs for my T and noticed that they're Champion 31 plugs. They look the same as the X plugs, but I assume they're not. Anyone know how or why they're different?

This is popular over on Facebook.

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Andy

Picked this off eBay and the seller said it was a tail light, so it must be true. But I'm not seeing it. Red lens is much smaller than clear lense and if I mount it so the red lens is facing the rear, on the drivers side, the opening to light the wick is inboard, not outboard. So I'm speculating this is some sort of cowl light or side light with...

Thanks to a forum member here, and encouragement from a NJ model T bud,

I bought a 1922 block at Luray with crankshaft, pistons, valves and head for the sum of $75 bucks.

Another $25 and he added in a three dip pan.

These two items plus the two fenders I bought, all came back in the rear of my Ford Fusion.

Pics to follow tomorrow.

What rear period correct shocks will work with AC brakes?

How does the lock cylinder come out?

This one has no key, so I picked it, but I can't figure out how the cylinder comes out to rekey it. It's a Corbin keyway. Searches show it looks like their old cabinet type. (Ilco1000G)?). Has anyone dealt with this?

How does the lock cylinder come out?

What key does it take?

When it opens, does the key...

Hello All,

MTFCI will be holding an auction to benefit the MTFCI Scholarship fund at the national tour in Cadillac, MI.
A Hand Crank Coil Tester (HCCT) has been donated to the auction (see below).
I have restored it for the auction and need to transport it to Cadillac, MI.
Is there anyone in the Puget Sound WA area going to the tour in Cadillac...

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I would like to invite anyone who is interested in joining us on our Spring Tour.
May 11, 2024
This time around we are starting in Columbia, Illinois, for a 45-50 mile drive through Columbia Bottoms. Mostly lightly travel black top and gravel along the levees and farm roads going no where in particular.
The starting point will be at the...

Angie and I went to Luray today. What a great show. Lot's of stuff and of course the people. Did it rain? Yup but it passed. If you haven't been you have to go.

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You all know who this guy is. What a neat car!

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Apologies if this topic has been answered before, I searched and did not find this question already discussed.

I am in the gathering parts stage of an engine rebuild. I will be using a Scat stroker crank with the larger than stock main bearing diameters. Different vendors sell various main caps for use with A and Scat stroker cranks. One vendor...

I have the patterns for these and I have a person that wants a set of castings. It would be cheaper to get several sets done at the same time. So if you are interested, please let me know

Anyone bought these straight pieces from Lang’s lately? Can you relate how long they are and possibly how long the dimensions are supposed to be? I’ve researched it pretty hard and the consensus seems to be 36.5” front iron and 35.5” for the back pair (that’s length between iron, with an extra ~2.5” on each end to fit into the iron).

So I picked up a parts car with a Ruckstell a few weeks ago, and just got around to swapping the Ruckstell into my coupe today. Unfortunately it had a few issues, just wanted a second opinion before I order a few parts.

The Ruckstell itself is in excellent shape and shifts nicely, so no issues there. But there's a really bad clanking/knocking...

There is this old, old car,
Often does not go very far,
When we do get it started,
Sounds like that it farted.

Skinny tires are bare,
Hold only little air,
One wheel out of round,
Hub cap can’t be found.

Trans band more like fuss,
One coil seldom buss.
Carburetor drips some gas,
Radiator is made of brass.

Ripped top is out in back,
Nice seats...

I am in the midst of building the rear and for my speedster. I got out the rebuilt u joint I had on the shelf. It’s a Golding t parts one I bought years ago. There is a sticker on it saying that it being stiff is normal and it will get better with use. It is pretty stiff. Has anyone got experience with these? Should I look for a different one?

I've been dealing with a very rough engine for quite a while, now—much too rough to drive the car. We've tested everything, tried borrowed known-good coils, borrowed a known-good carburetor, replaced the ignition harness, spark-plugs, spark-plug cables, changed timer three times, rebuilt the coil-box, tested the compression (and thereby the...

I have 3 engines I am trying to sell, any idea what a fair price is?

I tried to post some pics, I don’t know if they will come through, they all spin, and are mostly complete but don’t run

Freshly rebuilt Transmission, when the low speed pedal is depressed it sticks. The book says to tighten the band, when I tighten the band just enough to keep it from sticking, then the car creeps. There is 1/16 play on the clevis.
Suggestions?
Thanks,
Dave

If indidual magneto coils test good but have bad wrappings, has anyone rewrapped 16 of them and made up a new magneto coils ring without rewinding them and putting new insulating material between the windings?

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Nothing about how to apply for authorization? :D

How do you like them ----those who have tried them out

Just canceled my reservations at Hillside motel in Luray.
If any needs a room call them now.
Too much going on for me to come this year. Dan

After rebuilding 100's of starter & generator brush holders and seeing what is available for replacements (they suck) I bit the bullet and decided have a casting made. I'm taking one for the team here. It's not cheap and is VERY time consuming, but these parts are failing more and more frequently, and somebody had to do it. All I can say is I'm...

Did a how to video for you all. HUGE difference in ride quality!

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Does anyone have a source for the burners for a set of e&j 366 headlights, it should be the same as any other e&j burner. I thought snyders used to sell them but can’t find any on their page, is anyone making these or is the way to get them to wait till someone sells a set?

I'm wanting to ask for your favorite recipe for a manifild cooker, for our June newsletter up here in Canada. Whatcha got?? Please include rough drive times, or if it should be precooked and just warmed . The shorter the better, so I can include a number of your favorites.Thanks!

There were some pretty good manifold recipes that had been...

I just got a build record for a 1911. The Benson center provides their interpretations of the build record and then they give a scan of the build record itself. They also provided a key that explains some of the notations used on the build sheet. The key also identifies the various suppliers of lamps, tops, coil boxes, etc.

Here are a few...

It's almost here. The 49th annual Mother Lode Model T Club Swap Meet, Auburn, California.
Early setup after 3pm Saturday, June 1. Opens 6 am Sunday, June 2. No reservations needed. See details on the flyer.

The first swap meet at this location was a winner. Lots of good stuff there, great weather and lots of old friends. Spaces at this new venue are large and there is lots of room to grow. The property owner and organizers are committed to growth, looks like the future is good for this meet. Thanks to all who had a hand in this meet.

Hello,

I hope to install a windshield on my 1910 Touring. Does anyone have the dimensions of the windshield riser? My firewall is good and I would like to try to make my own rather than buy one. Thanks.

For various reasons, on my former depot hack now WWI ambulance project, I feel the need to move the gas tank a few inches towards the rear on the frame. More leg roomk more clearance under the steering wheel, etc. I'll need to drill another hole or three through my sub frame and through the top of the T frame, but that's all doable. Then, redo the...

Interested in a Speedster Rally. You do not need a Speedster to participate. We do not drive that fast, but you do want to keep up.

Attached are the welcome letter, registration form, and vehicle inspection form.
Please print and fill out the forms, and then mail them with payment to:

John and Donna Williams
94597 Gebhard Dr
Lawton, MI 49065...

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My inherited 1922 T uses a distributer instead of conventional coils. It has a new 12V battery. The engine was started and was running for 10 minutes. It sounded good. THEN IT QUIT. No unusual noise was heard. After many attempts, the engine would not start. The starter spun properly; the fan rotated accordingly. The gas line shut off valves were...

Are all the HC pistons sold by the usual outlets of the same quality? There is a great range of prices.

We just got back from showing our T and vintage camp setup at an Overland Expo. The expo is for modern offroad/off grid camping gear. We have been showing our vintage gear that we use while viintage camping with the T. This year we were interviewed by three people interested in our stuff. We will be posting our own Model T Camp and Adventures...

The following pictures are of a fatman steering wheel spider. I’ve never seen this one before and I’m trying to identify the maker or any literature. It is a locking style & flip over style. I do not have a key, currently it is in the locked for steering but I suppose with the lock turned it would free wheel. From tab to tab across is 15 1/4 inch....

I got a call yesterday from a guy in Sikeston Missouri asking for help/advice from someone near him who knows Model Ts. He says he knows Model A's but T's are way different. I told him I would try to help. I live in St. Louis which is fine for telephone help but too far to render 'hands on' assistance. Maybe someone closer could answer the call....

Is there a source for Rocky Mountain Brake Co. Inc replacement parts?

The company does not appear to have a website for ordering replacement broken parts.

Found these shackles in the pile of stuff that didn't sell at Bakersfield... apparently these were first sold in the 1960's, and probably made in Japan. Has anybody had any experience (good or bad) with repop shackles such as these? I have to ask, because repop parts market was kind of a free-for-all a couple generations ago, and a lot of...

Here’s a photo from the 1920’s in Arkansas. The T’s are everyday transportation for these folks who used them to there fullest. Don’t know exactly where the States motel was.. Probably long gone.

Just about didn't make it home from a cruise night with the valves on both rear tires bent over a 60 deg. I have brand new McLaren wires with brand new Firestones inflated to 60 PSI. What can I do the keep this from happening again short of running small screws through the rim side into the clincher?? I tried driving forward without heavy...

I was asked why I don't have a Model T Emoji for my cell phone? Good question. I looked for one and could not find one. Does it exist for iPhone?

I wanted to share a recent install on my 1913 Touring. I had to drill a second set of holes in the master cylinder bracket to get the cylinder level. I used the Harbor Freight bleed tool to purge the air from the system.

Saw this on a fbook marketplace T truck for sale. Interesting homemade setup. But wonder why.

Got the steel trim kit for the pedals and the one for the hand brake and the floor board on this Depot Hack donor is slotted way past the verticle towards the rear and all the way off the main flat floor board. My trim ring, when slipped over the top of the handle, seems to want to not allow the handle past the berticle to the rear.
My fix would...

I had parade duty for a friend today. My TT was the only one but there were some young T's growing. 20240504_153652.jpg

This may not be right place for this. But here it is.
I have been getting a few emails that say they are from our forum members saying that here are some pictures I need to take a look at.
The wording is the same in all of these. Of course I don’t open them just trash them.
My point is to warn all of you all that either this forum has been...

Is the firewall to frame brackets for the wooden firewalls a left and a right?

The reason I ask is the pair that were on this speedster are exactly the same and the person who built it put one flat side to engine and the other flat side to coil on the firewall which seems to put the firewall at a bit of an angle.

I would think they should be...

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I'm working on a 1925 T and the exhaust pipe is crumbling. The Manifold looks good though. Is the Langs kit 4025EXS the way to go or is something else better?

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Similar to a Ford. A friend wondered if you can pinpoint the year?

Heading out to Bakersfield on Thursday night. Setup day is Friday, swap meet on Saturday. Famosa drag strip just north of Bakersfield.

The Bakersfield meet appears going to be really strong this year. There are more horseless carriage spots pre sold than Other spaces. Our areas are filling fast. The venue reserved another 2 sections of the meet for us. Going to be a great meet.

Sharing swap meets with others is going to be the norm in the future. Bakersfield & Chickasha are...

Looking for information on where I could purchase a core for my 15 radiator. No radiator shops anywhere near me willing to record mine. Thinking about giving it a go myself.

….specifically for TT C Cab top wood metal corner brackets. Each of the 2 rear corner brackets have 5 bolt holes for 5 carriage bolts - 3 with nuts on the inside and 2 with nuts on outside in the rear. Of course I’m removing the zinc finish from the carriage bolts and painting them black…… but are the nuts square or hex ?? Any original C Cabs with...

Back when I was a kid, the 5 & 10 stores sold a black enamel we used to call Japlac. I always assumed it was Japan black - like that used on old steel hardware and tools early in the century. Slapped on metal, it dried fast and left a shiny dark finish. I also assumed it was what Henry used on the Ts. Try and find the darn stuff today in this...

I have become the custodian of probably a couple hundred vintage spark plugs. I actually think they are a bit fascinating because of how many different companies had their versions of the same thing. I was looking through them today and decided to take (I should say attempt) a few apart to see if I could clean them up. Some of them look like they...

These are on a 1911. Anyone know the make?

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Back when I was a kid, the 5 & 10 stores sold a black enamel we used to call Japlac. I always assumed it was Japan black - like that used on old steel hardware and tools early in the century. Slapped on metal, it dried fast and left a shiny dark finish. I also assumed it was what Henry used on the Ts. Try and find the darn stuff today in this...

Back when I was a kid, the 5 & 10 stores sold a black enamel we used to call Japlac. I always assumed it was Japan black - like that used on old steel hardware and tools early in the century. Slapped on metal, it dried fast and left a shiny dark finish. I also assumed it was what Henry used on the Ts. Try and find the darn stuff today in this...

My 1919 has a front end wobble. It was really bad when I first got the car, but I serviced the front axle pieces and adjusted the toe, which helped a lot. I have demountable wheels and noticed about 1/4 of runout this evening while packing the wheel bearings. Initially I thought I would remove the lug bolts and rotate the rim 90 degrees at a time...

Hello T-people

I'm in the process of rebuilding my Ruckstell axle. I had to align the Bronze Thrust Plate and rework it slightly. Now I can't find any information about a dimension (picture) that I would like to check.
Does anyone know this exact measurement when new and can help me?

Greetings from Switzerland
Beat

Not T-centric. In fact, I think I saw more Packards. There is a shot of the storefront on Bagley that replaced Ford’s home along with a photo of a twenties Coupe on the street.

It also reminded me of Mom telling me to catch the DSR bus. The trolleys were gone by the time I was born but they hung onto the “Street Railway” for many years.

Going though a box and found these some oilers are man hole some have a ball the heads are not the same, any ideas how many types were made all the correct size,Bob

Greetings,

I recently acquired a January 1915 centerdoor (and yes, it’s really Jan ‘15). The upholstery is pretty good original, but the window riser straps are salvageable scraps of cloth, the original leather pieces are completely missing. Is there anyone who could make me a new set, or, are there plans and specs available anywhere?

Thanks....

Good afternoon Forum Chums,
I would like to seek your opinions….some might think this green too dark….
I know this subject has a lot of varying opinions, but I will say that I think Steve Watson, my body guy has hit a home run here in my humble opinion ….according to him, he looked at the old paint codes… He’s done some historical restorations and...

Does anybody have the Gene Carrothers step by step that he said was listed on the Mtfca site? He said they used this procedure at a club session and it was on the site butit can’t be found. If anyone has this procedure if they could text or email it it would be appreciated.
Regards
Larry LaPatka
Email: ltlapatka@gmail.com
Text or cell: (423)...

Hey Guys!

So for 3 years I've lived with a ting ting ting ting ting coming from the front of the engine. The noise has continued after a recent Texas T Distributor removal and E timer installation. I used to blame it on the distributor bouncing around up front, but alas that is not it. Took the fan belt off, no change from the fan not running....

Here’s me with the T being featured on the local news in the first bit of the video!

Back when I was a kid, the 5 & 10 stores sold a black enamel we used to call Japlac. I always assumed it was Japan black - like that used on old steel hardware and tools early in the century. Slapped on metal, it dried fast and left a shiny dark finish. I also assumed it was what Henry used on the Ts. Try and find the darn stuff today in this...

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Still clearing out Dads file cabinets This letter was received 1971 and is the Ford of Canada production numbers as per Ford Canada Historian Herman L. Smith . My thinking is some with Canadian cars may be interested. The letter also states that the wide track T's were built in Canada from 1908 thur 1919 Cheers Colin Untitled.pngsdff.png...

I saw an interesting older thread over on the AACA forum on how to slot a new throttle shaft using a custom made jig and milling machine. Making the slot for the butterfly in the replacement shaft is a difficult endeavor but this makes it look easy.

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Does anyone know where to find the wide head step bolts that were used on the 1915/16 T’s? They are 2 5/8” long, 1/4” wide with a large, flat 1” head.

i have a 26-7 roadster i am having difficulty with top irons and bows, i have looked at the forum and found a few details (2013)however my top appears to wide, i measure car body at pivot on body at about 48 inches wide, top irons with bows at 54 wide, at pivot point where attatched to car . what is the correct width? the wood kit came with the...

Front fenders are off my ambulance project and up at the sandblasters, but walking by the front of the T this morning, I had a sinking feeling and might as well know now if I have an issue. I have installed a radiator shutter more for appearance than purpose and now I wonder if the 2 that it adds to the front of the radiator shell will cause a...

what is the best way to save the wood in a old wheel that looks good thankyou for letting me know bernie glass