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I ran across this original tool bag in a friends garage. It has the correct tools, but I can't say with any certainty that these tools were always together. The bag is made of 2 pieces of model T top material. I think it's in pretty good shape for carrying all those tools for 100+ years.
The new bag also pictured in an excellent reproduction by...

Posting from Sullivan, MO by hot spot wi-fi. More about that later.

Sunday, September 3

I left home at 7:10 AM. The first two counties are familiar territory and I didn't have to stop and ask for directions. I did stop on the former US166 for the traditional photo with September sunflowers

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Later when I downloaded the...

I picked up another project. I think it's project #6093 on my list. The head is the first mystery I'm trying to solve so I thought I would post some pictures and see if anyone knows. It has been suggested that it was for a marine engine which could be possible but I believe this head was sold with accessories or as a package for street use.

The pictures are of 2 pitman arms I have. The short on is a repro and a very good looking one at that. The long one came off my 1914 steering column. The short one is the same as the one I have on my 1915. I checked the parts books and the same part number is used from 13 through 26 and appears to be the short one. Does anyone know what I have...

I came across this really neat history how Ford went from using slotted head screws to Phillips head screws... Also Canadian built bodies using Robertson heads? I'd be curious to know if anyone's car Canadian built or later America built Model T has Robertson head screws or Phillips head
Interesting none the less...

I’ve been tinkering with my T for a few months now and have the engine running well. A few days ago I noticed a small water leak from the head gasket on the front of the motor to the right of the water outlet. There is no water in my oil and no bubbles in my radiator so I’m pretty sure it’s a gasket to water jacket issue. But before I pull the...

A good friend of many of us T enthusiasts passed on November 8. As many of you know John was my mentor for the McLaren Wire Wheel business. He was a well spring of information for me. Following is a link to his obituary.

Hello all — on a bit of a deadline here, giving an interview this afternoon about the first car to travel Edmonton to Jasper (Alberta Canada) altogether by motor road one hundred years ago last week. 235 miles, 14 hr 40 minutes, two overnights.

This is the car. A brass-rad T for sure, presumably Canadian-built, but I don't know what year. Can...

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Might be Placerville CA.

I have a cam that I got from a friend who got it from a friend and no one knows who ground it. It could be 10-20 years old for all we know. This is what I know about it.

• It was ground from an early cam with short front lobe,
• Lobe heels were ground below the shaft O.D. requiring a thrust kit,
• Lobe lift is .290,
• There is a dab of yellow...

The earlier post with the original tool bag is really interesting. It prompted me to look at the tools a friend gave me years ago with a homemade tool bag. It has an adjustable wrench in it that has Ford script and made in USA on it.
But it has a square end on it but other wise it’s the same size has a T wrench. So what’s it for if it’s not for a...

So my car has a broken transmission brake drum and the engine has to come out for it to get replaced. I know you can buy new transmission drums for 4 to $500. I'm not really wanting to spend that type of money right now on the transmission drum. I was hoping I could find an original transmission drum that was in good enough shape to be used. I...

What size wood screws
And what size stove bolts
hold the wood kit in
Thanks
Nv bob

One of the more impressive T pedal cars I have seen.

I took the train to Chicago to see Steve today. On my way to the hospital I passed the Billy Goat Tavern.
The tavern is famous for the Chicago Cubs curse and the following: Cheezborger Cheezborger. No fries, cheeps. No Pepsi, Coke.
Guess what I had for lunch.

I got to the hospital about 11 and Steve was sound asleep. He did not want to wake up. I...

Hi all,
I have a question about the shape of the fuel line for a 26-27 fuel line coming from the cowl tank. I've seen photos of this line bent in a upside down backwards question mark . Is there a logic for having this shape? Is the reason to give the gas more surface area before entering the carb? Or keeping it away from the heat of the exhaust...

I’ve restored probably a couple hundred coils and have never seen these before. One is marked Kingston with SPECIAL stamped in the end. The other is marked Detroit Coil Co.

This is the advertisement in the Vintage magazine, please look it over and make your intentions known. Just came back from Europe, Hungary and drove the tour route and it will be a wonderful trip with your own model T or antique car.

One of friends had a catastrophic engine failure. A magnet broke and ate his mag ring.
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So it was engine pulling time.

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So now the rebuild begins. This was a neat car that his dad had and was redone in the 50's. Could have been a lot worse. Starting to get good at this engine pulling thing. Ha!

Hi all,
The field coils in my starter have a small amount of cloth that is loose. Can this be glued with something, like glyptol or other? They work fine otherwise. Thanks,
John

Aware that the 26-27 hogshead accepts a magneto post assembly with a tapered half inch thread similar to the spark plug thread. The earlier magneto posts are held with three screws. What is the size of the opening for the earlier magneto posts?

Hi!
On January it will be 100yrs since my T was produced.
Is there somewhere any data (like sales books or something) where it was sold for the first time? First owner name may be?

I was wondering if there is a proper way to store new inner tubes that will keep the viable?
At this time they are folded and secured with a rubber band.

Thanks,

Scott

Greetings to all of you!
I believe that i’ve not been here for 2 years or something.
This terrible war that Putin started against Ukraine makes me upset.
But Im still in Russia and trying to live the normal life anyway.

So my 6v battery fell in poor condition and a couple of weeks ago I was needed to ride and put 12v battery instead. Starter...

Does anyone know if the flange near the front of a T cam is part of the cam machining or is it shrunk on?

Still trying to find a suitable cam for a Rajo OHV head engine.

John
Rajo T Speedster
Western Australia

Attention all Veteran's. Here's hoping you all have a pleasant Veteran's Day. Thank you for your service.
Semper Fi. Jim Patrick, Sgt. USMC. 1972-1977.

Today started the irritating solving little issues.

Dual SR Winfields and worn linkage. Keeping in mind this Gallivan was assembled and restored in 1955 with a ton of miles since them. So lots of wear and slop in the throttle linkage. WE solved most of the wear in the linkage, and the last issue was the arm on the steering unit throttle shaft....

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I am preparing to buy new valves and lifters for my Runabout. I removed the 2-piece valves and measured the valve guide diameters. I took measurements at the top, center and bottom. Paragraphs 217 and 219 in the service manual say to insert a new valve and check for clearance. The maximum is .008”. I don’t have a new valve to check and my old...

Can someone direct me to some schematics for rebuilding a coil box? It's for my 1924 coupe.
Thanks in advance!

Looking for the proper air pressure for the above tire?

These are old Seiberling tires.
Due for replacement.

Many thanks!

Looking to put RM brakes on our family's 1913 T. My dad put a later model engine in it for a starter and generator. the block has no serial number. any idea by looking at the pedals what year the engine/transmission is? i want to order the correct RM pedal. Thanks in advance.
David
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The mag was ok except the revs would drop back when switching from Batt to mag at a fast idle.
So I set the car up and used the compass method which I have used twice before over the years on different T's with great results. Its very hard to be confident you have the North part correct and I obviously didn't have it set right resulting in...

Why isn't there a Model T Register?

Every so often the question is asked, Any one know the whereabouts of this car?

The a picture or maybe, if available a motor number ( 1 to 15176888)

I believe those from 1909-1-09 (1 to 14161) may be covered and found. see-

But all others are out there, some where.

A register could be useful by have owner...

I have had sure stop disc brakes on my car for a number of years, and they have worked great. However I recenly had my rear axle out of the car which meant disconecting the brake lines. Now I cannot get them bleed. The master cylinder pumps out the bleeder fine I'm pretty sure I have the air out of it. With a hand vacuum pump I can hold 15# of...

24 Coupe I was hoping for some direction on how to remove the two windshields. One has cracks, one corner has several cracks covering an area of about 6 by 8 inches and that is supported by box tape. The other is scored badly from no wiper blade on the wiper. There are little clips on the sides. I see those and they come off but then what? I don't...

i have 5 buffalo wire wheels 30x31/2 with hubs and spare tire carrier, im thinking about selling,looking for some guidence on pricing them, they are nice, not pitted, decent paint,tires are good,thoughts?

Scored a box of Ford tools, mostly NOS. Donnie B. - you're going start drooling here ! 1/2 dozen Ford script spark plug head bolt wrenches, 2 script clutch drum pullers and a NOS pair of Stevens engine lifters T-240 - cost was $2.00 a pair in the catalog - I paid a bit more ! Clutch drum pullers are for sale.

Beautiful weather here in St. Louis today for the parade.
With help from club members my daughters car is back running with new bands.

Hello all, my 1922 touring rear door latch recoil spring broke. Now the latch will not recoil so it does not work. This is I think a period but non-Ford 3rd party latch because it has a handle on both sides. Unfortunately, the post that holds the spring is peened onto the latch. Any suggestions for salvaging this? The two other latches are the...

To all Marines reading this… Happy 248th Birthday, Marines (Tun Tavern, Nov.10, 1775). Thank you for your service. Semper Fi. Jim Patrick, Sgt., USMC 1972-1977.

I want to check valve clearance using a valve indicator that will screw- anchor into a block hole. Is there an off the self brand that you have used without having to devise an anchor setup? (yes, I know reasonably priced is a relative term. :) Thanks!

Hi friends,
I am a fairly new convert to the Model T disease although I have wanted one for years. I have a pretty original 1914 model touring car that I won't restore but keep as original as possible. Today I noticed one of the headlight rims is magnetic and appears to be mild steel that has been brass plated. It looks very old but I am thinking...

This 1915 coupelet was in Connecticut 10-15 years ago. I believe it was sold.

Does anyone make a repro of the fender brace that runs across the front of the radiator and clamps on to the outer lip of the front fenders (it's the 25 I'm talking about) ? If someone is making these I would like to surprise my customer, this car has tons of other accessories on it and the fenders have drooped....

Is anyone still reproducing the bolt that attaches the hassler to the spring perch. On old forum posts someone said they were producing them, but I can’t find any current info. I could make some if I need too for my needs. Just wanted to support someone if they are being made first.

Is there still a Stromberg OF manual available online? I have searched and can only find old links that don't work.
thanks

Sorry for the newbie question.

I would like to get the headlights of the family 1914 Model T functioning. I'm probably going to be looking for an original acetylene generator, but I'm waiting to hear back from a family member to see if one is still in a storage location. Several questions for the group follow.

For the JNO.W.BROWN Model 16,...

I called the hospital tonight and they said he was not there.

The Rehab Institute does not answer phones at night.

I am praying that he has been transferred somewhere.

Need to put on my Sherlock Holmes hat.

Dave

Something odd occurring in my 1913 runabout. When you push the forward gear pedal to the floor in low it sticks to the floor when you take your foot off to go to high . Not sure what is causing it - it sticks for about 7 seconds the releases. It is NOT rubbing on the floor boards. I am sure something needs adjustment - just not sure what. Any help...

Does anybody rebuild or sell parts for Stromberg's anymore? I have an OF I would really like to try.

Guy's,

Where is the cowl return spring supposed to be mounted? I have a broken spring hanging from the vent itself but I am either missing whatever it fastens to under the dash or I'm just not spotting the mounting point. What should I be looking for?

Thanks.

Steve

I removed the valves on my 26 Roadster. Look like originals. Every intake valve had an additional spring installed directly below the valve head so it would apply pressure upwards to open the valve . Not sure if this was a common aftermarket fix for sticky valves? Anyone come across this with your valves? I can't find if these springs are still...

Visiting The Villages and wondering if there are any Ts or Brass cars in the area?

Did Ford ever make a booklet specifically for the 1925 Pickup, like they did for the other models? I have not seen or even heard of one. I do have two magazine ads announcing a new pickup bed for the standard runabout. I also have an original Ford booklet showing all the truck models including the pickup.

I had a nice chat with the nurse today. She told me that Steve has been moved to room 908, which is still an ICU bed. His Covid test is negative at this time. He is slowly improving and can accept visitors, but you might catch him taking a long nap, so maybe not worth to visit.

Apparently he was watching the Kansas/Iowa State game and cheering on...

How many amps does a coil box draw. It is my understanding that a single coil should be set at 1.5 amps. Is it as simple as 1.5 x 4 = 6 amps?

A friend has some rear brake shoes for a big drum rear end and they don't have a lip around them to hook on the backing plate tabs, they have been used and appear to work but I don't see what keeps them in place. Does anyone have any experience with shoes like this or should we be looking for shoes with the lip? Thanks, Dennis

I've got both here along with a customers car. I'm filming the whole thing, you might be interested. It will be a series of videos, trying for daily - we'll see how it goes. Here's the first of the lot:

Hello everyone.
I have an odd situation I'm hoping I can get some help with.
I have a 24 coupe.
There is an occasional spark at the firrewall and carb end of the carb adjuster rod.
Of important note, I have just completely rewired the vehicle EXCEPT for the coil box itself. I also do not yet have a cover on my coil box, I have to purchase one....

When we brought my 22 touring home this spring, it was a mild day. About 70 degrees or so the car ran fine but hot. We had a motometer from one of our other her cars. the other car it runs cool. We have a waterpump on that car, have for uears (SACRILEGE!!)
Well, the 22 got home alright and didnt boil over but ran at the top of the motometer...

Felix had 2 T that were sold when he got in ill health a blue with black fenders 1925 roadster and a 1915 Couplet dark blue with black fenders and a real hot motor. (26block with a crank and high lift cam.............Does anyone know where these cars are today? both were sold to National club members........Thank you

Any tricks I need to know to help get these screws out? These puppies are stuck!

I got some things with my T and i have a few questions about them.
First is this toolbox. I assume that it goes on the running board. It is lockable and looks like its from the Model T era. I do not have the key (that i know of). Are these simple locks, all the same, or maybe a random key might fit?...
How do i mount it? It has 4 holes on the...

The Movie “The Great Race” and the building of my yellow Speedster gave rise to the idea for some of the club members to build racers and compete on the dirt roads and trails in the hills East of Idaho Falls. I had accumulated enough parts to build one rather than tear up my Speedster. A year or so later several of the contraptions had been built...

O.K. Progress is being made on this 1920 Touring's re-birthing, mostly concerning sorting out electrical issues that a previous owner blew off. A new or used horn switch seems to be the way to go to solve this past weekend's problem. See previous posting about that.

New problem encountered, although not a game killer. The wiring on this car was a...

I have acquired a new camera. Im wondering if it is period correct for my late teens to 1930s era camping equipment. It is a Korona, wood box bellows type camera. Im pretty sure it is dry plate 5x7. The rear focusing glass is 5x7. It sits on a Korona tripod. The lens is an auto timer type. The pipe for the pneumatic bulb type shutter is there but...

Hi about help a friend do his wood in 27 roadster
What size screws and flat head stove bolts are used
Hold wood in the body

It seems he set up Steve's GoFundme acct and then disappeared. Is Steve the only person who can access the acct or does his brother or other relations have access?

You never know what will show up at a house auction. This stuff is still around.

Laugh me off the face of the earth if you want but i have a question...
My transmission drum is cracked so we decided to remove the hogshead and remove the engine and transmission. Everything came off alright ,but when we got the hogshead off we noticed that we forgot to put the parking brake on... so now the car is stuck in gear with the hogshead...

I'm finally getting around to installing a set of Houk wire wheels that I purchased many years ago on my 1926/27 speedster project. There is a shallow cup shaped dust cover that is supposed to be installed on the front hubs and I don't know how it is supposed to be installed. It looks like it goes directly over the bearing, and then the washer and...

I have some tools and am wondering about some years on the tools.
Also, what tools are needed for a 1922 touring kit, like what came from the factory?
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First are some adjustable wrenches.
What years are they? Why are they different sizes?

I dont know who is in charge. I wish someone could contact the family and if someone from the Parker clan is hesitating to visit Steve due to cost, let them have some funding. I think one of the best things Steve could have to help with recovery is a visit from family. 10 of us could visit, but it is not the same when family is there. He may still...

Has anyone figured out a way to secure the neck on a Bergs black radiator so it can support a motometer? Mine came off twice before I gave up and just use a cap. The Bergs neck is just soldered on - no mechanical attachment.

I purchased Shirley in November of 2016 a 1922 body, 1913 differential and 1925 motor, engine number 11755014 from Backyard Classics 10288 200th Street Northwest, Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701, United States It has been a great car, full of peculiar finds and unique parts. We still drive it to church frequently. She was probably involved in a...

I've been told there is a Galivan Powered t in So Cal. I would like to contact that owner. I recently repurchased my Gallivan powered '15 T roadster and would like to compare notes.

My Gallivan is now up and driving after about a 20 year sleep. Lots of things to check, adjust and lubricate before we start touring next summer.

Interesting having...

Hi, I got this lamp basin with an e&j taillamp, it doesn’t fit it and doesn’t seem like any of the basins I’ve seen before. It’s got a threaded hole for a burner, does anyone k ow what it is?

The old photo was posted here on the forum recently. Then I realized, 100 years later I am working on the same car! The two guys are on break.....

Another 100 years or so, this car should be back on the road!

One of the things I hear almost 100% of the time here is to contact my local club… there isn’t one. I am located in Topeka, Kansas. Is there a way to search people on the club site located in and around Topeka to see if there is any interest in forming a club chapter? I got to thinking heck I own almost every model t tool, book, and video I could...

After taking an inordinate amount of time to overcome my fear of all things mechanical, and with the help of a good friend, I was able to rebuild the rear and driveshaft on my '24 Ford.
Now, feeling invincible and with a great deal of false confidence, I am ready to tackle the changing of the transmission bands.
I have the Ford Service Manual and...

My 1915, non starter car, starts ok when the weather isn't humid, but becomes hard to start in hot and humid weather. Any ideas?
Thanks,

What makes Whippet radiator shells so popular for Model T's? Do people use the Whippet radiator also, or just the shell? Is it just that the Whippet shell just happens to fit a T radiator very well?

Doing a deep dive into the Model T Ford Ignition coil. This is Episode #1 - #2 comes out tomorrow. Hope you like it!

My Grandfather used to host the fall foyliage tour every year in the local T club. He always found someplace incredible for a mid-tour pitstop, places normies never get to see. My Grandmother would stay home and set up tables of food, donuts, pizza muffins , coffee, etc. This was before cell phones so on the last 15-20 min of the ride someone...

Steve has been moved back to ICU due to breathing issues. He is not on a ventilator.
He is not communicating and mostly asleep. It looks like he will be transferred to a
sub acute nursing home for 24 hour care when he becomes more stable. Things continue
to change daily, so we will see what happens.

Thank you to Penny Parker for this update....

So this latest movie has me thinking, what are people favorite Model T Ford scenes in movies (or TV shows)?

Refurbishing the engine for my '13. By matching heavier pistons with lighter connecting rods, weights vary 9/10 of an ounce, 1/2 oz., and 3/10 oz. over the lightest pairing. I suppose it's possible to have them weigh up equal, how necessary is that ? What do experienced T engine rebuilders consider to be an acceptable difference ? Running cast...

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A neat perspective of the era.

I am starting to build a 1919 / 1920 TT Bus project . My adult son and I were driving down a country road when T dar alerted me to a old garage with a faded sign that said so and so mechanic . I saw what was left of a 20's T and a TT next to the garage . we stopped and talk to the old man That owned the garage . He had a 24 two door T he drove...

So yesterday the hospital called, and Steve is probably going to get a permanent feeding tube. He has become more agitated and is sleeping most of the time. It appears he may not be able to go back to the rehab center. Hopefully there will be more information tomorrow.