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Thanks again everyone. I needed this switch to be 3 things, ... quick, easy, & sanitary . Like many of you, I just don't seem to have time to 'source' stuff like I did in my younger days. If I can order something someone else has R&D-ed, then that is the fastest (a/k/a: quick) way for me. If something is available that will work with little to no...

Did you adjust the mixture needle during the time it is missing?
Rich/lean looking for improvement in either setting.
NH's float setting has a starting setting per the T1 manual.
How well it runs @ hi speed & idle Is dependent on its needs adjusted by changing the fuel level.(per service bulletin)
You tweek the float a little until the mixture...

I believe the standard drive ratio is 2.5 : 1, using a smaller gear than that shown. The speedometer book will sort this out for you.

Allan from down under.

I was thinking tax collectors trying to squeeze out the last dime?

Thanks all of you for fastener information.

Thanks Tom

Photo is a '12 front fender and rivets to bracket appear to be a low round type, measure about 15/32 in dia.

The Truss head in Restoration Supply wouldn't seem appropriate, may have a pointed crown.

The rivets supplied by Lang's for their brackets are likely correct. Their correct bucking bar for the rivet head will keep the head looking factory...

Several sizes & configurations, as you can see the bowl, intake and mounting flange are similar in size on this one with a normal 1910 T model 5 ball. Best John

Steve Jelf is going to need a frame or parts of one.

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Yes I believe that He may have been the first for Kevlar. I bought a few sets from him. I also bought that original 13T touring from him. What a loss for everyone on his passing!

Thanks guys, these are great, now I can put the Model S (2 screw) to bed and the H1 sometime in the next 2 weeks or so (takes time to look up and put both the vendor part numbers and the factor part numbers and change dates on two drawings). ;)

Thanks Kevin! I run the S-BB on my BB Rajo and like the ease in setting it up.

John, my tailpipe does point straight down, but the end is bent and the pipe cut off so that the opening is in the back of the pipe. This deflects the flow to the rear. I have never had any complaints about huge dust clouds, but then I am not usually in a hurry to stay in front of everybody.

Allan from down under.

Thanks for sharing this with us, Rob! And thanks to Bruce Balough for videoing it for us to see. Really looking forward to the story about the Special K !!!. :)

Keith

found leak with smoke test worked great
leak was behind center freeze plug hole in water jacket small hole plug with stainless steel screw and j b weld
thanks for all the help

George thank you. I know absolutely nothing about Castle Lamps and not that much about gas lamps in general. You are correct in that I am not going for a Stynoski Award. That's just not me. I would like to put the lights back together with original parts if possible. I don't need perfect but I do like stuff period correct if I can. I am first...

Mark, thnx for the update that Steve is now in Chi-town aka the Windy City (Chicago).

I know it goes against everything the books say and everybody's best advice, but I find my car runs best with the float a bit lower than the spec. Never measured it, but my measurement is probably 9/32 - 5/16 instead of the 15/64 - 1/4. I also run a metal needle that I put in a drill press and polish with emery or crocus cloth. They are just not...

The recall states those two sizes , made in April 23, about 20,000 distributed and about 6% of those affected with metal fragments in the zinc oxide filler used.

John Regan had a fovorite saying about fixing Model T's: The car is 100 years old and 100 people have been working on it. what are the chances they all knew what they were doing?
A Model T can be made to run with many thing wrong, but that doest make it working as intended.
Ron Patterson

We all know Henry liked to save dollars and cents whenever he could, seems it took a while on the Pet cocks, the radiator one was part No 3940 with the parts book changing to order and use the fuel tank one 2908 then finally using the oil pan 3079 Pet cock for tank and radiator as well.

Thanks for the advice everyone

I think that's an upmarket 1929 or 30 Chevrolet coupe. The hood looks too high to be a 4 cylinder model.

Hi Tim, I have one each of the round and rectangular TW Timers, and have enough of both kinds of the brushes now. It's interesting that Jerry Kramer will clean up the interior contacts of the outer timer shell since when there is wear and rough spots on those surfaces, they can eat up the carbon brush pretty quick.
Thanks for all you're doing on...

We live just 10 miles or so from the Trace, in Mississippi. It is a wonderful Model T road. 50 mph top posted speed, with no stop signs, no commercial vehicles (NO semi trucks) and plenty of places to pull off. And NO gasoline... You have to get off of it to find gas. There is only one place, (1/10 of a mile) off the trace, where you can buy non...

Square shaft was regular until Eaton bought out Ruckstell, according to Original Smith which introduced the splined shifter - hope I got that correct Larry !

I used to use he hot vulcanizing patches but they will not work on the tubes we get today.

Photos from 2023

On again for 2024.

Rob:
that is exactly the unit ... i had been told that this may be a Maxwell unit ... this was with a mixed batch of engines and parts that i purchased in a pile at a farm auction 30 years ago ... i think i have been able to re-size photos and will post them here ... thanks for the info. and the advertising images ...always an optimist ...Gene...

Using a 12 volt battery to achieve 5 to 6 cranking volts with a worn out 6 volt starter and junky cables is not a good practice.

Here is how it was done back in day.
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Here is manual
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Another wonderful sixteen!
Including a 1914 Touring car with wire wheels! Do you find the wire wheeled Ts just for me? (Of course not!) And here I thought the main reason for wire wheels was that they are stronger, safer, and more reliable than those flimsy wooden spoke wheels?!
Two nice speedsters The boat-tail might be a Faultless?
Great stuff!...

Here's my T front perch remover - could be a Stevens or KRW.

At a long ago MTFCA National Tour I asked a club founding member just why we have to vote for three, no more, no less, candidates and his answer was similar to Farmer J’s answer above. I said to him in practice wouldn’t all the other candidates , besides the one big winner, all vote for their selfs, resulting in a tie of one vote each, requiring a...

Now you know why the grease cup for the U-joint ball is larger than most or all of the others. :)

I have one just like that on my unrestored 12, thought it was a fluke now wondering?

1913
1914-1916 high F brass
1917-? high F steel (nickle plated)
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Is this accurate, Larry?

Thanks Rob,

I have a signed copy of Carl's book that he graciously sent me when I ordered it and first started on my SR project. The project stalled a number of times, but this has given me some real incentive to finish it. Bought it in 2010 and think I should table the T's for this winter cause that is all it will take to finish the SR. Thanks...

Wayne, the engine I found for my 1912 chocolate van is B 5xx The date stamped into the transmission shaft was 9 26 12. As far as I know the C prefix to Canadian engines did not start until May 1913 when the plant was fired up, so a C numbered block would be from a 1913 model car.

Some years ago a big collection of T stuff was auctioned off when...

Allan, I have had several good friends over the years with Overland automobiles. I have seen a fair number of Overland demountable clincher rims and wheels up close. Yes, the parts are very similar. I have often wondered over the years why they bothered with relocating the valve stem. It could have been simpler to have made them alike. Perhaps...

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I appreciate the suggestion and photos of how to get my manifold set-up.
Ralph

Jim,
Thank you for the suggestions to attach to the dash light, it is a great way to attach and disconnect as the light is needed. Our light does not move off of the mounting and will tilt or swivel only. Your light is more versatile than ours.
Dan,
Your suggestions to attach the wires for the light to the instrument area with the switch wire to...

Today's update from his Facebook page:

Selah Wayseer is with Steve Jelf.

🛞🛞🛞🛞 Update On Steve Jelf 🛞🛞🛞🛞
Very brief one, tonight. I was competing with Anderson Cooper blaring on the telly!
Still in good spirits, Steve hopes to find out tomorrow about moving to a rehab. Let's certainly hope so. He needs a change of scenery. I can tell.
But other...

I am the 7th from the left back row (black hat)
Bryant Shafer

Hey there Rich E! Yeah, I do remember that photo, the fish, the one boy's stance holding his arms bent. Both boys with the look on their faces like We done good catching dinner, now you make us stand here getting our picture took?
I don't know if I have that one on my computer or not? But I do remember it!
The model T is a center-door sedan.

I...

Many times I have added babbitt to the front of a rear main cap and faced it to size. Often with the engine still in the car.

What do you do to reface the thrust surfaces of the crankshaft? They're usually grooved.

I guess I misunderstood your question.
The cap is made just wide enough to refit. The groves in the thrust surfaces of the...

Then and now.
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Scary stuff, drill the holes, do away with the wire and turn either the rods or the pistons as one or the other is in backwards, ie, the wrist pin lock bolt faces the camshaft and the split skirt faces away from the cam.

Will “tight” pistons and/or wrist pins break in with time and patience? Is there a process I should follow? Or are these reasons to pull an engine and work on internally immediately?

No.
Tight pistons will gall, depositing aluminum in the bores. There is a maybe on breaking them in.
Tight wrist pins are more likely to seize & do serious...

Bill Rader (Vintage Authentic Reproductions) sold these many years ago as an accessory adjustable clamp to tighten up a loose ball joint/4th main fit. It replaced the stamped driveshaft housing flange.

Rob:
We'll have to compare road warrior stories sometime. We (my wife, myself, and our 2 greyhounds) drove from Southern Ca. to Connecticut where we were raised, tag-teaming non-stop, on our yearly cross country trip to see family. Luckily, we do this around Hershey Time each year so I get to run to the meet which is about 4-1/2 hours drive from...

I am so sorry to hear about Steve's accident. He is one of the guys that truly inspired me in this hobby. I always wished I could have joined him on one of his trips, hopefully possibly still a chance. My best to him and if there is something I can help with, let me know. Get well soon!!!

An odd location for an odd car.

Also you need to say which RAJO head you need it for or post a photo.

Depends a lot on how the weather is where you live. An enclosed trailer would be my choice, then you can also use it to reach the start of tours away from your area.
Here we very rarely get snow or hail, but around fall we get very strong winds, strong enough to blow over large trees or blow off branches from deep rooted trees. so even those tent...

Nice truck Steven! And a trophy!

Yes, it is really nice, when an old truck beats out many shiny restored cars. :D :D :D :D :D

Chris & Jeff,

Thank you for all your efforts to keep us connected and protected. It is SOOOO hard to police cyber space but you are appreciated and worth double that you are paid. :-)

Don

Thanks to both of you for the info, I really appreciate it!

The compression differences in the early heads are minimal. 4-1 vs 3.9-1.
I currently run the new brass tops in a milled head with hi dome pistons. 95# compression. (6-1)
Previous was stock head & compression. Both ways ran fine.

Than you everyone for your help with all of this! I was able to get the parts and place them and it's all set! Thanks again everyone!

I have caller ID on my home phone and would get calls that were spoofed to look like a neighbor. I did not answer if there was no recognizable name listed. Then a strange thing happened. One day, I received a call and caller ID showed my name! I assure you that I did not call myself. I kind of wanted to answer just for fun but chickened out.

Adding 2 diameter will raise the vehicle about 1 and allow a little higher road speed, maybe 5%. Most trucks sit higher at the back unless loaded. On dual rear wheels, clearance between tires may be an issue with oversize tires.

I love it! any idea on the year? closed cars are my favorite; I will put that on the car bucket list.
Bryant

I’ve given our Forum Friend Dale first shot at this single bracket,…..In case hes not interested, does anyone else need it ? There’s 3” c/c bolt mounting holes.

Here you go

In 1916, Woodrow Wilson campaigned and was elected with the slogan “He kept us out of war”. As soon as he took office in 1917, America entered the war. This was after the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 that killed Americans and shortly after a cable was discovered in 1917 in which Germany was proposing with Mexico that If Mexico helped Germany...

How on Earth does auto correct/predictive text get Eating out of early?

The two C cab T's in the photos are beautiful replicas built here in South Australia. Michael's hunt for genuine Ford period correct parts led him to many friendships here and in the USA, with the aim of producing his own van. It would be as correct in mechanical detail as...

Be careful with extending the body too far.
When I put 2 good sized people in the third seat of my hack the front end gets a bit light.
Kids are OK but adults - no way.

Nick reminded me of something which I ran across in the past. If you have a steel firewall on the car, sometimes the screws on the terminal block are a bit too long and bottom out against the metal.
Norm

Ha ha...took the words right outa my keyboard while reading the post above yours!! An absolutely often overlooked item!

I even forgot about...

Didja notice the spelling of Gasoline on the pump?

I did! That was the preferred spelling in earlier days. Although by 1915, the I ne had become the preferred way, there were still some people that continued using the E ne. Going further back into the mid to late 1800s, the E ne had been the more common on flammable fuels and chemicals....

Probably pretty common in 1910 when autos were still a novelty. Things were changing pretty quickly in those years but horses & mules were still the prime movers.

Paul

The 3rd photo is of a model R I think it just has a boat tail rear end. I don’t know if they came like that but I’ve seen more than one with a turtledeck like that

Until there is a police report, we do not know who is responsible. No one here was a witness, so everything up to now is just speculation. I have not heard of any agent coming out to look at the car yet.

Google John Worrell Keely Model T and you will find the BS you are looking for on the internet, including at least one MTFCA forum thread.

cow magnets - that's it!

Heres a Ford dealer service truck. Take a look at the jacks on the running board. Are those extensions of some sort with them? Interesting street location name too!
Maybe he was going to change the rear flat tire on the Touring.

Our booth number is RWI 31-33. They are going fast.

This is how I did my '14. A '15 should be somewhat similar. If I post these, someone will post something better. Someplace to start.
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This from FordFix is much better and more correct.

Add ‘Western Auto’ to those other names. Same thing…Send it to Corey Walker for that weighted flap. He made one for me. Works great

The new Ford was anticipated by many. But was there a cart before the horse situation.

Did the FMC start selling the new Ford before advertising in the Post?

Who purchased the first Model T Ford?

From 2022 -

Post by Been Here Before » Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:35 pm

According to a brief search or newspapers available, the first Model T Ford was...

Just got at Hershey today, $5 pile, correct late T wrench, for 26-27 with pipe plug drain. Script is tiny and on top jaw.

Model A version has script + made in USA on the large sliding jaw face.

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To add to my post. I've run my New Days 95% on magneto. Otherwise I have a 12 volt system. My coils were all rebuilt and adjusted by Ron Patterson. When the engine was reassembled I used a centering tool to make sure the cover was properly centered. I've rounded the edges of the brushes with a fine flap wheel - not because of a problem, just...

The 11th picture is a reason why so many fenders sag.
Norm

Any leads on where I can find a radiator and an ignition switch for a 1923 3 Door Touring?

Try putting a WTB ad in the classifieds. If you got the time to wait, of course you can order a new radiator directly from Brass Works, or any one of the well respected vendors, i.e. Langs, Snyders, Gaslight, etc. Ignition switches as I understand it are...