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Folks I’m looking for pictures of the various Stewart Warner tools that were used to center the gear on wood spoke wheels. There are some picture on the old forum, but they are very blurry and some are in a format no longer supported.

There was also someone making a tool several years ago. There was a cast version and also a basic machined...

We are headed out on a cross-country tour, and will be going to the Age of Steam Roundhouse, which apparently IS 18 minutes away from Stutzman's wheel shop. Doe he allow visitors to drop in just to see it?
Thanks!
David Dewey

Did I do this right,

Clutch spring adjustment
Hand brake lever forward until adjusting bolt just drops off the cam
Adjust clutch fingers to a clearance of 13/16”

Clutch band adjustment
Leave new bands adjusted as loosely as possible, and take them up a little at a time as they seat.
Low pedal (left most pedal) fully clamps the low band with the...

Trying to contact Joe Vanever (or VanEver??) who I beleive lives in Wallace, Michigan.
Can anyone help??
Ron Patterson

I got these top irons and not sure what they fit. Look like ones on my 15 Roadster but the front iron in longer that mine. The others look to match. You can see the length written on each one. Any idea what they fit? Thanks Dan
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Iam interested in finding the inner workings of the 26 Tudor body. how the body panels come apart, and the skeleton that their attached to. I've scoured in internet but figured someone on here might know of such drawings or even pictures of one thats been disassembled completely like this. any help or guidance is much appreciated.
Bryant

I have another TT Ruckstell question. :| Anyways, I was taking off my shift lock mechanism. I took all 4 bolts out and the shift lock assembly was still stuck. I ended up prying on it until it came out. In the process of pulling it out, it threw the sleeve that switches the gears out towards the backing plate. It was pretty far back in the axle...

Has anyone used the wireless LED bicycle turn signals available form Amazon for around $60? They are rechargeable, said to be bright and easy to install (on a bicycle). If adaptable to a Model T without drilling holes, running wire etc. this could be an ideal safe solution to driving in traffic.

Garry Houser, Henry’s Hoosiers first president passed away last night. Henry’s Hoosiers was the newly formed host club for the 2008 Centennial. He also helped organize all of the swap meets at Homecoming in Richmond. He was one of the main people behind the construction of the first building for the MTFCA Museum. He will be sorely missed.

I spent the morning building the tooling to burnish size triple gear bushings.
Plus re-sizing worn original Ford bushings.

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Drawing for sizing tool(s)
The first tool Sized too small. There was more spring back in the bushing. About .002
Required a second tool +.002 to get to .682 finished. Thats good for .678 pins.
I may...

My 1926 engine has just been rebuilt for my Touring Car restoration project. It is a stock rebuild. The rebuilder ran it a bit before I picked it up, but I'm guessing there is a break-in procedure to follow? I am also wondering what engine oil is recommended for a fresh rebuild -vs- a well worn engine. I am reading conflicting information on the...

So, I purchased some parts from the vendors for the day timer with a bushing.
I greased the felt to help stop leaking?
The pin would not go into camshaft hole unless I screwed down the nut some.
When I turned the hand crank, things started looking bad.
Is the felt the wrong size?

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I'm trying to set this Kingston Carb, however, it wants to idle at a fast speed. I've cleaned it out and replaced the original needle/seat with the new ball bearing style. It wouldn't adjust right. I recently went back to the original needle/seat and it still idles fast. When I first started, I set spray needle at 1 1/2 turns, car started. I...

I used to put these type of stories up routinely (for those who indulged me). One of my earliest, and best was a magazine contest conducted in early 1907, in which participants in a Motor magazine contest picked the Ford Model K 5th of over 100 cars they would like to own (the top prize was a car costing up to $3,000).

This is a similar, although...

Going through my spark and throttle levers I ran across this brass lever, looks early, but what is it? Bob

The Fire Museum of Greater Chicago has received the donation of a beautiful red 1913 T fire truck... IF we would remove it from a 13th floor office lobby! Our volunteers disassembled it, took it down the elevator, and reassembled it in our Museum. It is beautiful, with a 15? year old restoration and polished brass with gold trim. BUT... none of...

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I just got hickory spokes for a set of wheels from one of the major suppliers for a set of wheels. One of them had a knot hole in it which they replaced. That should have been a sign. They were the roughest cut spokes I had ever seen. I sanded for hours and primed and filled heavy wood grain. I just pressed them in and the hub fell out, not tight...

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We were out today and took a rough old dirt road. As we proceed the road started down the mountain and was quite steep but it held back all right and at the bottom we were greeted by a nice river crossing. As soon as we were out of the water back up we climbed and the further we got the steeper it got until finally the old car said that it had had...

Everyone aware of this young woman? Started around the world tour in a Model T at the age of 16. Born in 1906 in Winnipeg. Recently became acquainted with her story, plan to do more reading.

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My youngest got me a set of Clymer books over Memorial Day weekend. One of them is a reprint of the 1926 Model T salesman's guide. in it, there is a listing of Ford publications. One of them that is super intriguing to me is Power and Haulage , which is dedicated to carrying the story of the Fordson and the Ford Truck into the industrial field....

As of today, two tires to Milwaukee is $578. Delivery has gone up.

The price of the tires did not change. 149 pounds each.

I am sure some of this is due to the exchange rate as well.

$1.27 to the pound.

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I have Simplex wire wheels on my 1919 Speedster, with the original small drums. I'm considering adding accessory brakes, as it currently has only the original (narrow) transmission brake band. Question: Would any of the currently available accessory brake systems fit without modification on my wheels? To illustrate this, I've attached an end-view...

What would be the simplest and easiest way to clear the oil line? Haven't taken things apart yet but I assume the original cam gear is installed. We could take the hogshead off for better access. Thanks in advance for your help..

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I bought these brackets from a member in my T club for a 1914 touring I bought that had the sheet metal but no wood frame or brackets. Will these brackets fit a '14 touring OK? From what I've seen online the bottom should have a 90 degree turn on them to screw to the main wood frame of the body. I have...

I installed a head and don't like the head bolts.
Can I replace the head bolts one at a time and torque them to spec?
I have not run the motor yet.
Just start in the middle and go in the torque pattern, pull out one bolt and replace with the new bolt and torque.

Is this ok? Or am I looking for trouble?

Steve B.

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Picked up a project, pulled pan to give it all the once over and clean out the junk that made it into the block over the years.

Found the from con rod cap had a loose bolt. One one side, about 1/2 turn from snuggling up, I could wiggle it back and forth. Pulled the cap and...

I took of my crankcase service cover today and also removeD my front suspension ball joint to get better clearance for the pan to come out but now that I am done and have put the cover back on, the ball won’t seat all the way and the cap cannot be bolted back on with the springs.

Any solution is appreciated, Jacob Mangold

Well, I'm considering putting a starter on my 1919 Speedster. I would put an original 6v on, but the steering column rake has been lowered and a 6v will not fit. The car is currently 6v, and I'd like to keep it that way. Question: Can I install a WOSP 12v starter (which would fit under the column) along with it's own battery, switch, and circuit?...

I'm preparing to rewire this 26 TT. The existing wiring is a bit of a conundrum. Let's start with the ammeter to switch panel. all the diagrams I've seen have the battery wire directly to the ammeter, then jumped to the switch, then back out to the car. (Solid Yellow to ammeter, Yellow black jumper to switch, Yellow black to wiring block on...

I,m looking for a set of top sockets,or a complete top for my 13 touring project, i have checked on new ones and thats always an option,but maybe some one has some to sell,i posted an add in classifieds also , thanks Mark

Is there a chance that there may be a reprint of Stan’ OF carb book? Did someone one end up with the rights to it? Thanks Dan

Hi all, how do you tell the difference between Scandinavia bands designed for pre-1926 T's and those meant for 1926-27 T's?

Anyone tried Blockneys 21” tires?

Hi all.
I recently had the pleasure of seeing the Strategic Air Command museum in Ashland Nebraska and the Model T speedster the Golden Eagle. I took some pictues
of the car and when I got back from our trip I found the MTFCI magazine that featured the Model T Golden Eagle. I hope the pictures work. They're from a phone.
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I saw this on eBay and found it interesting as being a dealer invoice of cars shipped by rail car.

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We left for Yellowstone yesterday. The cool weather was perfect for the T but chilly for us. My fascination for the 5-ball Kingston had me thinking we were going faster and smoother than ever before. When we climbed a hill in high that we had never been able to before, I was convinced this is th e best I've ever had it. Less adjustment to throttle...

I know the national tour started yesterday, June 18, in Manhattan, KS. Would love to see some photos or videos.

What do the original spacer brackets look like under the oval fuel tank mounting straps? According to Bruce McCalley's book on page 259, The oval tank was raised to the proper height by means of special adapter brackets under the tank-mounting straps. Mine were missing when I originally bought my Roadster. With the three point mounting set up was...

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hi i am building my motor in my 26 i am putting in a 280 cam were would i set the timing at i have been setting it at 15 ptdc as stock at number one cylinder is there different timing when using a 280 cam i also put in high compression pistons thank s mike

Hi ,
anybody have an approximate value of what Ricardo heads are going for these days ?

thanks , John

Good Afternoon,

Attached are the amended Model T 500 results as there were some input errors on Day 3.

Congratulations to MTFCA Past President Larry Azevedo on his win!

Todd Wheeler

I have McLaren wire wheels on my 1915 Runabout and need to change the tires out. The tires are standard 30 x 3-1/2 and the wheel diameter is 24 . I can't find any rim strips that diameter and was wondering if any of you with wire wheels have used rim tape with any success or know of a supplier with the right size rim strips.
Thanks much!
Mike

I moved this from the classified forum where I put it by mistake.

I went to adjust my transmission bands today for the first time on this car. After driving it for a year, I was not getting a really positive brake and the pedals were lower than recommended (1 inch from the floor when full down on the low and brake). I opened things up and found...

I'll be driving my speedster there on the 20th, if anyone wants to tag along. Fargo, Soiux Falls, South Soiux City, Lincoln.

When did Ford go from one piece to two piece valve covers?

This is the final pic post as I clean out files. I will return in a couple weeks, where I left off a year ago with painting my ‘09 touring and try to get it finished up. IMG_6035.jpeg IMG_6036.jpeg IMG_6058.jpeg IMG_6060.jpeg

They had the annual Freedom Festival here yesterday that ends with a fireworks display. I filmed some of it with my Iphone.

Enjoy the show!

I have a T engine with number stamped in proper place. However, the same number is stamped on the other side between exhaust ports also. This stamping is not done as neatly, but same number. The same number is stamped on the head on the left front shoulder. This stamping is amazingly neat. I am thinking this is a replacement engine, but why all...

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I have several low and high hoods that have the hinges rusted enough that they bend the tabs.
Any solutions?
I know - penetrating oils of some sort, but these are past that.
I've thought, but not tried, putting a wooden block on the back and hitting the top with a mallet or such. I haven't tried much yet.
Ideas???...

Here’s a neat photo of a Sodawater delivery TT Truck. Use to see NuGrape in this Central Texas area but that was in the 50’s -;60’s but not much after that. The angle of the shelves kept the bottles from bouncing around a falling off I would imagine.

I posted this in the wrong place so I moved it here. Has anyone run an auxiliary transmission with a low, straight, and overdrive without a low gear drum or band in the transmission and shifted with the auxiliary? This would turn the high/low pedal into a straight clutch pedal. Pulling the drum would reduce the rotating weight of the transmission....

Should Kevlar bands be soaked in oil prior to installation ?

Hi all

I'd like to positively identify this tail light / license plate assembly. Its in Australia, so if it came here in 1926-27 its likely a Canadian part. The drop arm looks like the standard US part for a 1926-27 roadster-pickup. The license plate holder and light body look like standard Canadian 1926-27 parts. Its a factory assembly - the...

Anyone have it? I found it before but can't now. The museum of speed website is no help.

Hi All,
I just saw where there are clips on the radiator shelf for holding the wiring harness. When I installed this wire, I didn't notice the clips. Thanks for your help.
John

Hi all,
I just noticed that the fan is contacting the front wiring harness which is not attached to anything. Can some one please tell me or show me a photo of the route of this wiring harness goes? What does it connect to/clip to, go over/under so that it won't be in the way of the fan.
Thanks so much,
John

Was the clutch shift keyed to the tail shaft throughout production or when was the keyway eliminated? Got a transmission recently that the person was destroying taking it apart.
It was rusted and very stuck and the tail shaft was very rusted and not usable but had the keyway. Clutch shift had been thrown away. The transmission shaft flange had...

It's with great pleasure to announce Brian Andrews of Rossville, IL was the winner of the beautiful Rich Eagle painting.

Randy Johnson of La Porte City, Iowa won the Model T spokes to be crafted by Dave Seiler of Dave's Wood Wheel Service & Wood Shop. Dave had also donated two wooden Model T's to the tour, a roadster and a touring car.

These...

How do you take the driveshaft off of a TT Ruckstell? I took off all the bolts and removed the rear cap and main bolt holding the worm gear. I need to remove the worm gear, right? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks, Jacob Mangold

Good Morning

Here are the results from day 3 of the Montana 500.

Todd Wheeler

Hello all! It’s been quite a while since I’ve been on the forum, but I am just unsure where to turn next.

As a semi novice Model T tinkerer, I try my best to work with what I have, and troubleshoot the best I can. I have had a Holley G carburetor that every single time I start the car up and try to smoothie out the idle, everything is ok, but as...

Beginning December 12, 1925, engine serial numbers were also (usually) stamped on the frame. Obviously, those were matching numbers. Today, often they're not because the engine is a replacement.

According to the FHA site by 1924 there were over 15 million automobiles registered for road use.

By this time, late 1920s, automobile thefts and...

I ordered the metal door trim parts for my 26 touring but can't figure out where this (arrow pointing) goes. The door latch itself seems to be too big and i would think it is to protect the door panel like other two part do. Anyone have a picture?

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Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Harvey Firestone were kind enough to pose with my 1925 Express Wagon at a fundraiser for the Salem Area Historical Society (Washtenaw County, MI).

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I came across this image of Aberdeen SD taken back in the early 1900's. The county courthouse is still standing. I see some Model T's, although whoever colorized this old black and white photo took some liberty with the colors. What year do you suppose that touring car on the far right is? Maybe my imagination, but I think I see winged script Ford...

Good Evening,

Rick Bonebright who is racing in the Montana 500 asked me to post the stats from today’s leg of the Montana 500.

Wishing all of the entrants a safe and fun event!!!

Todd Wheeler

Got a call from a fellow that has his late fathers 24 roadster and needs help learning to drive it. Just a shot in the dark.
Thanks

June 21 is my 91st birthday. I have a group of Model T owners coming over to install the correct 1910 rear end in my 1910 Model tomorrow on my 91st birthday. I will be busy all day, so that is why I am posting this today. I am doing well and enjoy life. I check the forum twice a day for the latest ads and comments. This club is great and I am a...

Hi all,
Does anybody know what the black material is, under the wood side and rear pieces on a 27 Tudor? It looks like some kind of glass setting rubber material. I'm redoing my top and found this stuff between the steel top edge and the wood. It almost looks like some sealant/filler to cushion the wood. Maybe used to smooth out the surface for...

We purchased a replacement starter and it came with paint on the Bendix gear which was badly pitted.
Our original Bendix is in better shape.

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The head sleeve is missing so I bought one from the vendors.
But the counter weight on the gear is missing so I figured that the other one could be reused.
I tried using a drift through the...

I have a question about 1913-14 fender irons. I read somewhere that the early cars used shorter fender irons. I don’t know where I read it but please look at the attached photos. The pictures show the front fender irons that fit into the fender mounting bracket on the fenders. Note that on some the iron that goes under the fender and through the...

Does anyone recognize what engine may have used this crankshaft that was found in the garage.

First thank you Joe Bell, better known as ‘Engine Joe’, for your help with the final diagnosis of my ’21 Touring electrical problem! Last Saturday, after spending almost a year out of commission, I decided to carefully wash it, wax it, and take it for a drive. After the wash, it would only run on #2 & #3, but all four coils were buzzing. I called...

We drive, eat picnics, make some stops and always (almost anyway) end up showing the cars to interested, and interesting, people.

Today was no different. Started our tour where we meet up by showing the cars to a lady and her niece who stopped by to see the cars.

Had a usual picnic lunch, more showing to a guy. Next an ice dream stop..spent lots...

Good Afternoon,

Attached are the Montana 500 results for day 2.

Todd Wheeler

Hi all,
Does anybody know what material was on the top edges of the enclosed cars before the factory put the outer wood strips on? It looks like some kind of tar or tar paper or oil cloth. It is black and is used as a filler or void material in areas where the welded pieces of steel are uneven. It also helps to seal out moisture along the top...

I started with a barn found seat frame, possibly 1910 Era, maybe from a Model N maybe not. Using a partial original seat back upholstery and a lot of liberty I have finally finished a seat upholstery project. I had not done this type of work for many years so my memory was challenged quite seriously.
The seat will be used on an express truck...

So I typically walk 3 or 4 miles a day up and down my very crooked and hilly country road and think, think, think.

Today I was thinking a lot about a Forum conversation from yesterday.

It started with me asking about heated seats in a Model T Ford. I think I may have crossed some sort of line with that question, because “BHarper” sighed...

Among 20 pre-War (I) racers we had two T’s and the Ford Special. We joined the Ragtime Racers and had a great time. Many memorable cars including the 1st and 2nd place finishers on the 1st 500, the yellow Marmon Wasp and a Lozier.

Brian, Charles, Bill annd everyone associated with the Ragtime Racers were phenomenal, providing support as well as a...

In the post about cleaning the oil line, Why can’t we drill the timing gear to allow access to the oil line. Two holes 180* apart shouldn’t weaken the gear should it? Just asking.

Car Games are on the menu at the VTAA's Summer Tour two weeks from now. We have a couple good ones in mind, but it would be fun to hear others' experiences and get a conversation going to share ideas. There are a couple older AACA forum threads on this topic and , the MAFCA publishes a downloadable 35-page book , and searching MTFCA:car games...