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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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1914 Speedster

Last post by tdump « Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:03 pm
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by Norman Kling » Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:06 pm

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Yesterday on a tour we took a break and I was looking at a friend's Speedster. He had a plaque on the back which said 1914 Model T Speedster. My comment was that Henry Ford did not sell a Speedster on the market. The nearest car he sold was the Torpedo.
I said that speedsters were made by other people who changed the body and used after market...

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Steve,i love that car! looks good!

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Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:03 pm
Cam grinding in Dallas Tx

Last post by BobShirleyAtlantaTx « Sat Apr 29, 2023 6:15 pm
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by BobShirleyAtlantaTx » Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:32 pm

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I’ve run this guys artwork for years. I highly recommend him. IMG_1884.jpeg IMG_1885.png IMG_1886.png

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The cams are reground , the guy has an older machine and dose a wonderful job. They mic out very, very close Bob @903-824-194nine

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Sat Apr 29, 2023 6:15 pm
1909 Touring project up for grabs

Last post by JTT3 « Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:09 pm
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by ThreePedalTapDancer » Mon Apr 24, 2023 3:22 pm

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Sat Apr 29, 2023 5:09 pm
mounting front bumper mounting brackets from Langs

Last post by ElGranadaT « Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:25 pm
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by ElGranadaT » Sat Apr 29, 2023 2:17 pm

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Greetings

After 3 years and a near infinite amount of money I am finally closing in on getting my 23 Touring on the road!
This project was a barn find / basket case and it came with a pair of front bumper mounting brackets from Lang's

Although these go on 26 -27 T's, I still like the looks of a bumper and I wanted to use them on my T.
The...

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Thank you!
Using the fender mounting holes answers the question perfectly and it makes so much sense.
Have a great day and stay dry in Mi.

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Sat Apr 29, 2023 4:25 pm
Question in hanging the front seat back 26 touring

Last post by DanTreace « Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:49 pm
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by Mopar_man » Sat Apr 29, 2023 11:13 am

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In the directions it says to align the top of the seat back frame springs to the top wood rail (i'm using the plastic stuff not wood). If I do that from the middle of the spring then both right and left corners of the spring are a lot higher than the wood and it's not touching the anti rattle cardboard. If I hang it like the picture then the...

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Robert, true, you want the proper gap. Have always done the seat cushion first and test fit some with the loose backrest cover.

In my install the spring may have been a tad high on the corners, the original photo shows what you should try for.

This is the current look, after a lot of seating! Others do much better at the corner to get a smooth...

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Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:49 pm
Found on Facebook Market Place, 1909 head

Last post by Tbird « Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:42 am
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by Mark Gregush » Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:46 pm

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No connection, just thought this was cool. (If for real!)

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From Ardeens collection of early T parts. He was featured on American Pickers back in 2011 I think.

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Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:42 am
Home made axle shims.

Last post by Craig Leach « Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:14 pm
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by su8pack1 » Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:17 pm

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I pulled the rear wheels off my 1925 Roadster today and found these home made axle shims. I just picked up the T in October, and what I could find out I don't think its run since the 60's or earlier. I've done a lot of basic maintenance to it and hope to try and start it in the next few weeks.

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In My infancy of model T ownership I needed axle shims. A -because everything I had was worn out & B-I had no spare parts. I made axle shims
out of 0.0035 3003 aluminum. It is realitivly soft & has a good inbetabillity. And worked well untill I could find better hubs & axles. If you use
shims check them regularly. I had no issues with the...

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Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:14 pm
Engine block cleaning solution

Last post by Craig Leach « Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:19 pm
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by John kuehn » Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:57 am

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I have a 25 block I bought years ago that has really good babbitt. It has a coat of rust on it and not all rusted and pitted up. It’s been in my shop and out of the weather.

This might be my last engine rebuild and I have some transmissions, parts and etc to do it.

I have some large heavy poly feed tubs I can submerse it in.
So the question...

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Hi Guys,
I know this thread was concering rust & babbitt and you can remove rust with acidic solutions but they damage babbitt so you would have to
controled it so that it did not contact the babbitt. Caked on Grease is also a issue when cleaning aparts. I was just over at the neighbors and
he was cleaning VW cases with a small steam cleaner that...

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Last post by Craig Leach
Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:19 pm
1967 HCCA Texas tour

Last post by John kuehn « Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:55 pm
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by John kuehn » Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:31 pm

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DD04CCFB-C537-4535-B09B-171A633110D4.jpeg Here’s a photo of a 1967 Texas tour of the HCCA club. Seems there are a few T’s but not many. This was here in Waco, Texas and there was T club in town but don’t know which one. I was 18 at the time. Marion Finley was a prominent Antique car enthusiast and probably was there but which car he was driving I...

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Thinking back to that time there was another prominent antique car enthusiast by the name of Carl Benner. He and Mr Finley were good friends and both had some neat cars. Mr Finley had a 13 Rambler and Benner had a Model K Ford. When I saw the photo I was thinking I could see the Model K or the Rambler but it’s not clear enough to look closely. But...

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Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:55 pm
Roof Heads Value

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:50 pm
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by MossPointMachine » Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:34 pm

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I have a 16 valve Roof, believe it’s a model A with oval exhaust ports and two 8 valve Roofs, one has a single intake port and the other has two intake ports. Would like to know what they may be worth? They have all had some repairs done, the dual intake 8 valve may not be useable. I think the 16 valve and single port 8 valve are useable. Please...

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Where would you get a head gasket for it?
Norm

Olson's Gaskets in Washington state maybe.

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:50 pm
When do you replace inner tubes?

Last post by Norman Kling « Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:36 pm
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by Marc Roberts » Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:32 pm

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When is the time to replace inner tubes? I have tires that need replacement, but does this indicate tube replacement as well, or can the tubes live on? They have rubber stems, they hold air, and have they never needed to be patched in the 20 years I have owned the car.

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I bought a 22 Roadster which had been restored in the 1960's. It had Riverside tires. I kept one for a spare and replaced the other 4 with new Riversides and also new tubes. I have not needed to use the spare but about 2 years ago, the rubber valve stem became a balloon. I replaced with a new tube and the tire is still on the spare. It is a...

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Last post by Norman Kling
Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:36 pm
For the mechanic or machinist who might think they have seen it all.

Last post by Kerry « Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:12 pm
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by Kerry » Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:45 am

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Engine in for a re-build, fitted with pistons from?? So what do you do if piston travel is too long and surpasses the deck 000_1043.JPG . simple, just leave the top rings out. 000_1044.JPG

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Yes Allan, sleeving was first option until the expense of other repairs, some crazy size valves in it, 7/16 stem + worn as well.

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Last post by Kerry
Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:12 pm
Vacation time again

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:54 pm
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by FATMAN » Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:57 am

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Bob's Original Model T Parts & Vintage toys will be on vacation from April 30th 2023 and Re open on May 8th, thank you, Bob

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Enjoy!

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:54 pm
Triple gear bushings melted ???

Last post by Art Wilson « Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:47 pm
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by Pierre » Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:18 pm

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Last week, I overhauled my transmission.
Engine back in place, I started it few times, drove maximum 20 miles but rapidly had difficulties to maneuver in reverse.
Bad sounds, and eventually engine stalling.
I had to dismount again the transmission.

And then, horror show !!!
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Pierre,
The oil slingers shown are too thin and will break. I have seen a setup like what you show last for about 20 minutes before breaking. Also they are not needed, The teeth on the flywheel ring sear will move lots of oil. I have a Scat crankshaft in my car with no slingers and have run it hard for many miles without any problems.
What is...

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Last post by Art Wilson
Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:47 pm
Gas tanks

Last post by Mark Chaffin « Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:31 pm
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by Philip Lawrence » Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:03 am

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Hi all, just wondering what the current news is about new gas tanks. Are there plans to reproduce them? Are they available now? I've been away a couple of years and have'nt heard any updates. Someone boasted here on the forum that he was going to reproduce them, so I thought maybe that anouncement was premature by several years.

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We now have both the round and oval back in stock.

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Last post by Mark Chaffin
Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:31 pm
Old Style Coils VS New Style Coils

Last post by Moxie26 « Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:41 pm
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by J1MGOLDEN » Sat Apr 22, 2023 5:08 pm

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Should new Before 1912 coils produce as hot a spark as the After 1912 New Coils.

I am helping a friend get his 1912 running better and the spark is very weak.

The col box is in an excellent original condition and the coils were all new a few years ago.

They all have a different block letter on them that seems to have no meaning either!

The...

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George thanks for posting those three articles on historical ignition coil building. They did appear in the Vintage Ford magazines.

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Last post by Moxie26
Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:41 pm
Engine serial number

Last post by John Codman « Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:07 pm
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by johnernst » Thu Apr 27, 2023 2:39 pm

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I have recently purchased a 1927 Model TT and am doing a bit of research on it. The engine serial number is SC749255. Obviously the C is Canadian but I dont know what the S is for. Also the number is much higher than known list of Canadian engine serial numbers. Does anyone have any further information? Thanks John Ernst

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I agree with Bushmike. It is a beautiful T. On my '27 the frame number is accessible by removing the floorboards The number is stamped on the top frame rail just ahead of the right door opening. I am however, assuming that this would be the same for Canadian T's.

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Last post by John Codman
Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:07 pm
Axle shenanigans

Last post by Mark Gregush « Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:36 am
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by M.Sinclair » Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:32 am

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Hello, I am in the beginning of doing a front end rework and when I got the axle off I noticed that the top of the “forks” the spindle goes into and rides on are severely dished on both sides. What is advised in this situation, I had thought of welding on excess material and then milling it to flat original dimensions, however I have no clue what...

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The flange on the replacement bushing might be thick enough to fill the gap after facing. Face the dish to make flat on the bushing sides (there was/is a tool for that). If the gap at the bottom is too large with spindle installed, install a brass thrust washer to fill the gap. Most of the wear is on the underside of the top, the axle sits on the...

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Last post by Mark Gregush
Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:36 am
firestone 30x3.5 clincher tires

Last post by Steve Jelf « Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:20 am
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by bnchief » Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:04 pm

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Are these tires ok i know they are a lot higher than other brands any help appreciated.

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ALL the current clinchers except Blockley are made in the same Vietnamese factory. They are all made to the same standards, of the same materials. They are essentially all the same tire. The high price for Firestones is for their appearance and for licensing the name, not better quality. Blockley tyres are also made in Vietnam, but by a different...

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:20 am
Side lamp fonts

Last post by DanTreace « Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:05 am
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by Belliott3 » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:44 am

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Concerning the “black era” model t side lamps (1916-25) were the lamps interchangeable? It seems like the only thing distinguishing between left and right is the font. Can the fonts be used interchangeably?

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The body of the cowl lamp has the bayonet lock with the left and right side cutaways for the wick adjusting knob shaft.

Place the font with the burner assembly so the adjusting shaft and knob exit for left or right car mount.

cowl lamp underside.jpeg

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Last post by DanTreace
Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:05 am
Carburetor spray and choke rods

Last post by Humblej « Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:46 am
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by johnernst » Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:27 pm

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My recent purchase of a 1927 Model TT truck. I have a few questions about the carburetor choke and spray needle. From what I can see it has the later version Holly NH carburetor that has the drain centred on the bowl (T6202) rather than offset drain like the earlier ones, however the spray needle is the 1920-1926 style (T6213). Is there any...

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Need to see your dash panel, but if your firewall and dash are configured for the combination choke/mixture rod I recommend it, if not, I agree with others to leave what you have alone. You have a lot of mixing and modifications as it stands, and you might want to be cautious opening cans of worms. Of course over time it may be best to put it all...

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Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:46 am
Horn Wiring

Last post by Steve Jelf « Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:38 am
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by BLB27 » Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:59 pm

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I have installed the horn on my coupe. I know one wire from the horn button goes to the terminal and the other goes to the horn. The horn has two connections. Which connection does the wire go to?

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My 1923 touring has a motor horn (video link posted above). It uses the stock 16 gauge horn wire to and from the button with no problem, and fits into the tube with room to spare.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:38 am
Bendix shaft stop nut

Last post by NY John T « Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:50 pm
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by NY John T » Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:35 pm

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Hi all,
I took my Bendix apart and noticed the shaft stop nut has holes on either side that almost line up with a section of the end of the shaft. It looks like there should be some kind of pin to hold the stop nut on. Is there a part missing? See photo.
Thanks,
John
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Thanks so much Scott. I was afraid I dropped something on the floor when I took it out of the car (Bendix first, of course).
John

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Last post by NY John T
Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:50 pm
Cowl Vent

Last post by johnernst « Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:38 pm
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by johnernst » Thu Apr 27, 2023 2:44 pm

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My recently acquired 1927 Model TT truck has the front cowl air vent. It seems the knob/handle on the inside of the cab is missing and Im not sure what it looked like when it was new. Does anyone have ideas, pics of how i can restore this to something that is original. Thanks John Ernst

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Ok thanks for the link to that previous thread. That helps. I will just fashion something from around the shop
John E

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Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:38 pm
Room for one more.

Last post by OilyBill « Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:49 pm
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by Dollisdad » Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:33 pm

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#4 made me smile. That map probably only has 3 roads marked on it. And on the mileage selector chart, for a lot of the destinations, it probably says: You can't get there from here!

I have an early touring book that has 2 roads, and a cow marked on it. Wonder what they did when the cow died?

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Last post by OilyBill
Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:49 pm
Yard long.

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:09 pm
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by Dollisdad » Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:35 pm

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Found this yesterday while out junking. 939F6D31-0EF4-41F5-82F4-2E7AF7CA3BD3.jpeg 5A05A1AA-86BE-4782-A763-8E9E330164ED.jpeg 6A793E68-4B6C-426B-A7BF-12D7E1B01246.jpeg

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Fast and rapid are relative terms. A horse pulling a wagon at 8 mph or a TT truck at 15 mph? Which one is faster?

Most people today think a model T is so very slow. However to people that grew up when the the horse was the most common mode of local transportation, a model T was like lightning fast!

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:09 pm
Engine casting date

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:54 pm
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by Belliott3 » Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:09 am

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Did Ford Motor Company continue to date the engine block casting until the end of the Model T production, or did they cease dating the blocks earlier?

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I understand that Canadian cast engine blocks continued having the casting dates on them until about the end of model T production there. I don't know that for absolute certainty, however that is what has been said in past discussions.
One of the model Ts I used to have had an American two valve cover block with a 1921 casting date on it.

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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:54 pm
Carburetor throttle rod

Last post by speedytinc « Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:12 pm
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by johnernst » Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:45 pm

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Im wondering what the correct carburetor throttle rod is for my 1927 Model TT truck. Ive attached a few pics of what is there now however it doesnt seem to move properly from the steering position so i would like to get the correct one. The one thats on there has a large curve in it where it goes around the water pump and also how it attaches to...

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The thru rod looks correct.
All that other stuff is remnants of an aftermarket foot throttle.

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Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:12 pm
no starting: no compression

Last post by Jacob Mangold « Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:20 pm
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by NY John T » Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:15 pm

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Hi,
I tried for awhile (when I got the time) to try to start a 21 engine. It won't start. I had the coils rebuilt properly, I rebuilt the Holley NH, the starter slowly cranks over the engine, but it still won't start. I took each plug out and looked inside and all looks very clean with possibly replacement valves. I did a compression test and...

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This is the reason I like having an auxiliary transmission on my TT. I can get a true neutral every time with an auxiliary transmission which eliminated the sticky clutch problem. Either way, I’m sure to chock the front wheels every time I start it, just to be sure.

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Last post by Jacob Mangold
Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:20 pm
A racy guy

Last post by DustySpokes « Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:52 pm
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by Dollisdad » Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:23 pm

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I too would say Spranger ( I used to have an orphan Spranger and the wheel nut looked just like those ones ) . Interesting front axle setup . 490 Chevy front springs ? ( a Buddy of mine suggested this idea so I cannot claim it as my idea ) -Dusty

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Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:52 pm
Tire iron

Last post by Mikey1968 « Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:29 pm
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by Charlie B in N.J. » Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:11 pm

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I believe I just picked up a set of irons. Can someone please post measurement’s? I’m on the road right now and can’t measure these.

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When I was in high school starting out working on my own car, a 68 Cougar, my dad gave me a handful of old tools. 40 years later, I buy my 26 Touring and discover the tool I've beaten on all these years and used to hold the front strut studs on my 2 Fox body cars (86 Capri and 89 GT) was actually a T tire iron! :o Still have a 68 Cougar, btw.

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Last post by Mikey1968
Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:29 pm
Ready to Plant

Last post by KBurket « Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:57 pm
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by Model T Matt » Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:02 am

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Time to put my wifes T to use

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It’s good to see your wife’s car in the sunshine. I was sitting in stop and go traffic yesterday going through Portland and my daughter talked about the detour we had made to visit you in rainier weather.

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Last post by KBurket
Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:57 pm
Reproduction Parts

Last post by slang250 « Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:33 am
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by Original Smith » Sun Apr 09, 2023 10:43 am

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Most of you are aware of sub-standard parts, but this one is important. I'm trying to help a new member with an original 1915. He needs the correct axle housing caps for the car, and they are not available. I think that is disgusting with the number of pre 1919 T's on the road today. I don't want to hear any crap about shimming them up either!

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Be careful when checking original unused caps if they are the early version or later version.

Ford did make some of the earlier smaller diameter caps with with the flange on them.

The ID of the caps should be 2.382-2.384 on the earlier smaller caps if NOS and 2.429-2.431 on the later NOS larger caps.

We have a few pairs of NOS smaller diameter...

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Last post by slang250
Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:33 am
Adjusting a trembler coil before 1908

Last post by Been Here Before « Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:59 am
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by Been Here Before » Sun Apr 23, 2023 2:13 pm

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It still amazes me as to how much promotion is given to the use of a HCCT for suggesting a properly adjusted coil.

The HCCT did not make an appearance until circa 1912, Ford did not begin producing a HCCT until circa 1919. My gosh, how on earth did folks with tremble coils in their ignition manager to start their motors?

Most instructions (1906...

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Scott

Thanks for the explanation of AC and DC meter measurement.

My two test units, for me, give a correct indication of current draw for coil setting and adjustment, either AC or DC. The AC unit has a step down transformer of 8, 16, 24 volts AC at 10 amps (top left). The DC unit relays on a 6/8 volt battery for voltage and current.

The Sperry...

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Last post by Been Here Before
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:59 am
Blockley Tubes

Last post by Steve Jelf « Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:53 am
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by Original Smith » Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:13 am

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I recently had the pleasure of seeing some new Blockley tubes. They are heavy duty, and will not require flaps. The problem is, the valve stems are horrible! We need to get together and tell Blockley to address this problem. My suggestion is to have them supplied to us with the correct size valve stem opening and no valve stem, or at least a...

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...would still like to know if their valves are copies of originals and are of the 777 dimensions.
No. They are TR11 size. See Blockley's notes posted above by Dan Treace.

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Last post by Steve Jelf
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:53 am
Scammers?

Last post by perry kete « Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:46 am
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by EricMac » Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:02 am

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Have any of you done business with either Eric Romero or Chris Kyle on FB. Before sending money I'm curious if they are legit. Thanks.

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I buy and sell on Facebook Marketplace all the time, but I do not have a Facebook page or belong to any Facebook group.

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Last post by perry kete
Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:46 am
Posting titles for deceased members

Last post by DLodge « Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:59 am
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by jiminbartow » Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:00 pm

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When we lose a member, please post the member’s name in the title. Whenever I see the title “We lost another one…” my heart skips a beat until I realize it is an old two week old post for someone who passed away back then. Thank you. Jim Patrick

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When we lose a member, please post the member’s name in the title.

And the other side of that coin is this. If you're just wondering how to contact someone or how someone is doing, say so in the title. I hate seeing names of people as stand-alone thread subjects, assuming it's bad news, and then finding out that someone is wondering about a...

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Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:59 am
Gone to the dogs

Last post by TWrenn « Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:01 am
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by TWrenn » Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:31 pm

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Yep...our club has gone to the dogs! :lol:
Jim Riedy and his faithful companion Butch doing a growler demonstration during last night's club tech session. Butch is the comic hero from a previous thread. He loves riding in Jim's '26 runabout.

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Quick edit: somehow I called him Butch but his actual nickname is Budge ..may been good old auto-correct. And of course his actual name is Champ. He's telling his dad what to do here... :lol:

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Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:01 am
Water Pump Installation Instructions

Last post by CudaMan « Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:15 pm
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by bdtutton » Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:52 am

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I can drive my 1914 Touring in 90 degree weather all day long without any issues, but if I stop moving and sit idling in a long line at Burger King the temperature rises so I decided to add a water pump to the car. I have the pump, thermostat, belt and the new gaskets, but there were no instruction included. Yes, I know it is a fairly simple...

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IMO, a car that runs cool when moving, but gets hot while sitting still, needs more airflow through the radiator. Make sure your radiator isn't partially blocked with debris and check your fan belt and fan. Be aware that Model T fan belt tension should be much less that what folks are used to with modern V-belts. Murray Fahnestock said that you...

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Last post by CudaMan
Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:15 pm
Floorboard brackets

Last post by Don ellis « Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:36 pm
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by Don ellis » Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:11 pm

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I accidentally put this on the classifieds.
I’m thinking these are floorboard brackets. Can someone take a photo of theirs so I can see exactly where they go?
This is a 23 touring.

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That's kinda what I was thinking but these are not just angle iron. That is were the confusion comes in. This body was in a pile with no wood when I started so I don't have any old to go by.
thanks

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Last post by Don ellis
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:36 pm
Running boards

Last post by Rich Eagle « Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:05 pm
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by bobt » Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:21 pm

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I own two model T's and enjoy driving them. I go to car shows but have no desire to show my cars. my T's are usually the oldest car at the event and I get a lot of questions. The problem is that when a group gathers around someone will always put their feet on my running boards. YES, I know what a running board is . Am I being wrong for taking...

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Just some of the incidents we have encountered.
Kids sliding down the fenders of a Model A. 1965.
We stopped at Old Faithful Lodge to sit for a while and watch the T from a distance. A bus load of foreign tourists stopped and each one, or couple, took turns climbing in for pictures in the car. 1909 Touring.
Coming back to the hotel, we found a...

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:05 pm
Need dimensions for 5-ball Kingston flame arrestor

Last post by Rich Eagle « Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:09 pm
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by Rich Eagle » Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:42 pm

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I plan to make a flame arrestor for my 5-ball. If I could get someone to measure one and post these dimensions, I could make it closer to the original. H2 and H3 don't include the threaded area. I would also like to see how these are attached at the top. I have a lot of photos and can interpolate but the real dimensions would be nice....

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Thanks for that, John. I might not have thought of it.
Rich

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:09 pm
Cam specs

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:04 am
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by Flyingpiper59 » Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:08 pm

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Evening Forum
Does anyone have a couple of numbers for a stock cam….looking for the diameter….and the top of the cam apex to the bottom of the cam circumstance…(180 degrees from the apex of the lobe) and any wear limits…..I wanna see if I my original cam is useable!
Many thanks Chums!

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A new, modern cam with the Ford stock grind would be ideal for a stock T in general service, especially in one of the heavier cars. The more aggressive grinds do well in the lighter cars and in cars driven often at higher speeds.

Did the T and TT use the same cam grind?

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:04 am
Generator Wire

Last post by BLB27 « Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:42 am
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by BLB27 » Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:44 pm

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What is the size of the generator wire?

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Frank, Thanks again. I now understand what the H-I, k-U, etc. mean!

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Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:42 am
Wear of camshaft bearing seat

Last post by RGould1910 « Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:28 am
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by Vonau » Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:20 am

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Hello T people

I have wear in the bore of the camshaft bearing block. I have about 0.01 inch play. What is the best thing I can do to fix the problem?

Greetings Beat

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Lewis Rector did much the same to eliminate bearing shell movement in the block. He made tapered cam set screws for the first and second bearings so they entered the alignment holes and pressed against the bearing shells to hold them tight. I never tried it myself.

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Last post by RGould1910
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:28 am
FJ - Shelton, CT Model T and A Era Car Show May 13th - Beardsley’s Cider Mill

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:56 am

by FreighTer Jim » Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:56 am

From here @

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FJ

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Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:56 am
Introducing Miss Spellman’s class (all 23 of them) to the Model T Ford

Last post by AndyClary « Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:26 pm
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by NorthSouth » Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:06 pm

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Introducing Miss Spellman’s class (all 23 of them) to the Model T Ford, …on tour in Visalia CA last week. One of them drove it and two others were able to crank start it.
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I thought Steven’s car looked cleaner after we left the school.

Andy

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Last post by AndyClary
Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:26 pm
Steering wheel nut

Last post by Art Ebeling « Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:24 pm
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by Art Ebeling » Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:11 pm

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The nut in the center of the steering wheel on my 11 keeps coming loose. When I try to tighten puts the steering wheel in a bind and hard to turn. How can I fix this? Art

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The cover may not go on any further. It is likely locked down on the gear shaft. The test is to remove the steering shaft & see if it goes down further. I believe you will find it will. The extra material would be properly removed from the gear case side. Not my first rodeo.

That is what I did to correct it. Thanks for the answers. Art

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Last post by Art Ebeling
Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:24 pm
Count-down to Luray, cause it's 4 weeks away!

Last post by pkhammer « Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:19 pm
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by James_Lyons-WV » Sat Apr 08, 2023 10:16 am

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Spring is in bloom here in the south and Luray is right around the corner! The folks in the Shenandoah Valley Racket T'ers along with the MTFCI thought Hey, what better way to enhance the swap meet than by adding a few days of touring after the meet ? Well, that's exactly what we did. So, load up your Model T, piled high with all your spare parts,...

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Two weeks from this Friday!! I am hearing great things about the number of vendor spaces sold and what all is going to show up. I just heard thru the grapevine today that a complete 1916 Studebaker touring needing restoration will be there for sale. Not a model T but hey, might be just be the perfect project for somebody.

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Last post by pkhammer
Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:19 pm
Installing a ruckstell

Last post by Jeepbone1 « Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:07 pm
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by Jeepster47 » Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:16 pm

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I am planning on installing a ruckstell in my 24. Will be getting a kit from one of the parts suppliers. The car currently drives well with no rear end noise or issues at all. Whit that being said what should I expect at the least, other parts should I plan on. I know I have to replace the thrust washers. I’m almost certain they are Babbitt....

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Are you in martinsville va? If so, I’m over in Salem. I bought a new ruckstell from chaffins. Planning on building it here pretty soon for my 24 touring.

Brad

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Last post by Jeepbone1
Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:07 pm
Ignition System Basics

Last post by AndreFordT « Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:36 pm
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by Steve Jelf » Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:50 pm

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Yesterday I answered a question in one of the FB Model T groups with a little bit of basic information. Last night I put it into a web page for future reference. It's less likely to be needed here, but I'll post a link anyway.

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No it is Back to the future!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Last post by AndreFordT
Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:36 pm
26 Coupe Interior

Last post by ModelTWoods « Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:27 pm
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by Myxr6turbo » Thu Apr 20, 2023 6:42 pm

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Good morning everyone,

Has anyone taken some photos of their interior with only the cards installed and no material? Iv'e made the 2 door cards out of 3mm MDF and now I want to make the sides and back but was hoping for a photo to get an idea of how it should look.

Thanks in advance guys,

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Shawn, When my Dad and I restored his father's 27 coupe, way back in the late 1960's we had the interior done in a non-authentic fabric, black vinyl, which would have been OK for an open car. When I had the interior replaced with the correct cloth, I saved the kick panels and door panels (backing board and material). The other boards using...

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Last post by ModelTWoods
Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:27 pm
Adjustable lifters

Last post by jiminbartow « Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:40 am
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by Dennis_Brown » Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:09 pm

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What is the opinion on adjustable lifters Ina model t.
Do the 2 wrench hold there adjustment better than the 3 wrench with the lock nut?
Those of you using them are you setting your valve lash by piston location timing or just setting them at 10 to 12 thousandths off the heel of the cam lobe.
Are both styles still made?
Any reason they can,t be...

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The adjustable tappets I installed in 1972 were easy to install and adjust. When I bought a new tappet set in 2010, for my second overhaul, the adjusting bolts and nuts were too big to insert the tappets into the holes from underneath, and the TPI was bigger so, even if I could have used them, the adjustment would not have been as fine due to the...

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Last post by jiminbartow
Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:40 am
Redwood Empire Model T Club safety inspection

Last post by NorthSouth « Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:12 am
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by AndyClary » Sat Apr 22, 2023 10:23 pm

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Today our club had our spring safety inspection and pancake breakfast. We had a great turn out and inspected several members cars. I was busy and didn’t get much in the way of photos, hopefully someone will add some more.

What did your chapter do this weekend?

Andy 02BF25F8-9833-44B2-9F66-3F0778DEB1C1.jpeg...

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Looks like a fun event, …and, a smart thing to do every year. Keep them touring safely.
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Last post by NorthSouth
Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:12 am
Old Photos - My 1919 Racer History

Last post by AndyClary « Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:13 am
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by DaveBarker » Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:48 pm

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My Mom visited this past weekend and brought me some photos she found while doing some spring cleaning. These are from 1954/55 when my Dad was 15/16 years old. The T is a 1919 that was originally a Touring. It was bought used outside Philly in 1927 and my grandfather and a friend turned it into a racer. He drove it until he got married and moved...

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Glad you were able to keep it in the family Dave.

Andy

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Last post by AndyClary
Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:13 am
Four Town Cars in a Row

Last post by Chris Bamford « Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:50 pm

by Chris Bamford » Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:50 pm

This photo and enlargement are from a 1914 Edmonton, Alberta Booster Book . Jointly published by a printer and local photographic studio, this lavishly illustrated volume extolls the virtues, amenities and boundless future of our fair city and environs.

It appears to show four T Town Cars/taxies parked on the left with a larger, non-Ford...

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Last post by Chris Bamford
Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:50 pm
throwing my belt

Last post by chiporem « Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:30 pm
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by chiporem » Sun Apr 16, 2023 12:34 pm

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My 26 TT keeps throwing the belt off the fan and crank pulleys. The crank pulley is closer to the cases than the eccentric adjuster pulley at the top of the engine causing the belt to ride forward on the pulleys. With the crank pulley pinned in there's no way to adjust it out for alignment and I can't think of a way to pull the top pulley back. I...

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Sorry for the slow update but life got in the way.

I did exactly as everyone suggested and it worked! Thanks for the help! As a Newbie to the model T it's nice to know there's a resource like this.

So here's what I did:
-Reversed the belt
- Aligned the water pump pulley with the crank pulley (there's still some misalignment between the crank and...

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Last post by chiporem
Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:30 pm
Clutch Pedal question

Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem « Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:00 pm
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by Bill Robinson » Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:45 pm

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I have a 1921 Model T that runs & shifts good. My question is regarding clutch “pedal” adjustment. It has an Improved Jack Rabbit clutch with a good free neutral. I would like to add a bit of distance of pedal travel when shifting from low to the point where high engages. In other words, go from 3/4 to 1 1/4 . To do this- do I need to shorten or...

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Thanks Bill. :)

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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:00 pm
Bosch distributor cap project

Last post by Bryant « Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:35 pm
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by Tom VanMeeteren » Sat Aug 13, 2022 9:06 am

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Noticed that someone is looking for a distributor cap to fit the Bosch Type 600 on the parts forum. These caps have been hard to find in good condition for some time now. I have a nice NOS one that I have been holding back to be used as a pattern for reproducing them at some point in time. There is a company that I have contacted that will...

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Jerry, not enough interest in reproducing the Bosch caps at this time. Obviously, cost will be determined by the number that are made. On another note, the Buick 6 caps that you mentioned are made in Germany, they are and extremely high quality cap, made of Bakelite with brass contacts. I have the exclusive rights to sell them here in the states...

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Last post by Bryant
Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:35 pm
1926 Pamphlet

Last post by TRDxB2 « Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:28 pm
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by Tadpole » Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:54 am

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I found this interesting little pamphlet the other day and wanted to share. It may add some fuel to one of our many controversial topics.

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In the first pamphlet Choice is likely to mean instead of the standard color. Yes there were noted color changes per the MTFCA Encyclopedia
So now will these paint dates be used to match production dates :?
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Last post by TRDxB2
Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:28 pm
6Th Annual Model T- Model A- Prewar Swap. Minnesota.

Last post by Derek Kiefer « Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:43 pm
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by BobP » Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:08 pm

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We are having our 6th annual Model T- Model A - prewar swap meet and car show at our farm Saturday April 22, 2023 stating at 7AM. Free overnight primitive camping. Free setup, free admission. Restroom and lunch wagon on site. Location is 7525 County 12 Blvd. Kenyon, Mn. 55946. 50 miles south of St. Paul. Buy, sell or look. Questions, call 507 458...

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Thanks for hosting, Bob!
I stopped in briefly, but couldn't stay long.

I really need to start bringing parts to sell again... shop's getting full!

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Last post by Derek Kiefer
Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:43 pm
FJ - Monday Morning At The Yoder Family Garage

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Mon Apr 24, 2023 11:22 am

by FreighTer Jim » Mon Apr 24, 2023 11:22 am

Just Another Monday …

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FJ

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Last post by FreighTer Jim
Mon Apr 24, 2023 11:22 am
Magneto setting, doubles as a good sanity test

Last post by Steve King « Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:46 am
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by Steve King » Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:09 am

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20230227_094154.jpg A while back I posted a thread about a 25 coupe with broken magnets and beasted field coil. The question was to fix the problem as original or put in splash bars. Well I have had help at our last meeting of the Central Wisconsin T's. The poles of the magnets were properly identified and recharged back on a flywheel with...

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20230424_085001.jpg After a couple months work I started the rebuilt 25 Coupe engine last night. What started with complete magneto repairs ended up with a rebuilt engine, new Kevlar band linings, and replacement of transmission parts with good used that I had. I drove it lightly around the subdivision this morning. It shifts good. I had set up...

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Last post by Steve King
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:46 am
35 patches on my tube!

Last post by Adam « Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:19 am
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by Barteldes » Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:52 pm

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I'm sure yall are used to this but i was flabbergasted. There are 35 patches on the tube inside the spare tire of my 24 Coupe. I would patch it but there was a fold that the last repair job failed to unwrinkle and it caused a long leak that i just dont want to trust with a patch. That tube has some history though. Could it be 99 years old? . I...

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All the patches were probably fixing paper cuts ! (Just Kidding)

I’ve probably changed close to 200 T tires and never seen paper for a rim flap. Next to the regular, modern high-quality tapered rubber flaps most of us have seen, canvas and a felt type material seem to be the most widely used back in the day.

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Last post by Adam
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:19 am
Transmission assembly

Last post by TWrenn « Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:31 am
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by Gen3AntiqueAuto » Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:18 am

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Some of you asked for it - so I did it. How to assemble the transmission video is now out for viewing. This is a 1927 Engine/transmission. I'm going to give you two links here, because it's the same unit and shows a remarkable transformation. I started with a boat anchor.... This is the engine I have advertised for sale a few times. Either no one...

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Tim, excellent videos from what little I viewed so far. I'm bookmarking them for reference. Thanks for all that help. For as simple as these transmissions are, I still have a tough time wrapping around my head how they work!

As for the engine giveaway...that's one heck of a nice thought, but buddy, if you need cash, and these days who doesn't,...

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Last post by TWrenn
Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:31 am
Ready to build my wheels. Any tips, tricks, or things a should be careful of?

Last post by Harvey Bergstrom « Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:50 am
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by Reno Speedster » Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:45 am

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The hubs, rims, and spokes are in hand and ready to go. I built a wheel press using John Reagan’s plans. I have watched some videos on YouTube. So, it’s time to get this done. I know there are things I don’t know, and I would love any tips, tricks, warnings about things I should watch out for before I dive in.

It’s getting to be spring here in...

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Scott,
I clearly understand what you are saying. Today I will take a spare hub to a shop & make bushings to fit both the inner & outer races. With that the hub stays centered nicely. Also will not hold the felloe in place with bolts as it will center itself when pressing. I think I’m on the right track now.
Harvey

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Last post by Harvey Bergstrom
Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:50 am
Copper top versus regular coils

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:00 am
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by Dennis_Brown » Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:41 pm

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After changing capacitors is there any difference in output or operation between regular wood coils and copper top coils?

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The brass top coils are about the same as the wood top coils. A brass top coil might hold point alignment and point gap settings better than the wood top coils.

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:00 am
FJ - Spring Is Time To Service Your Model T Trailer Brakes - Here Is A Smoking Deal !

Last post by Susanne « Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:01 am
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by FreighTer Jim » Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:14 am

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Being on the road it is essential to
do preventative maintenance on my
enclosed aluminum car hauler trailer.

If you trailer your Model T or other vehicle
this is something you might be interested in.

I usually stop at Johnson RV Surplus
because it is right off the I-80 turnpike
just east of Elkhart, Indiana:

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But that is not always...

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When I first saw the post, I could relate as I've had smoking trailer brakes! --lol--

Actually, GREAT aadvice, Jim... a lot of people forget that without brakes, your trailer can be a huge problem, ESPECIALLY if the unthinkable happens and it comes loose from your prime mover.... and if your brakes or controller malfunctions (like ours did) you...

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Last post by Susanne
Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:01 am
Oil Bubbling Around the Spark Plug and Gas Leak

Last post by ivaldes1 « Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:21 am
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by ivaldes1 » Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:42 pm

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Good evenings my Model T brothers, I hope this all finds you well.

My carburetor gas leak has returned, probably right at where the right turn valve is threaded into the carburetor. It drips onto the flat cap of the bowl. See picture. I don't know what to do about this, I suspect the threads are loose on the carburetor. I am open to...

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Alright! The Gasoila fixed the fuel leak problem and the Permatex fixed the up through the ground came a bubbling crude problem! Now when I go to church there isn't a puddle of gasoline under the car when I come out. You can just see a bit of Gasoila excess on the fuel line and the carburetor in the picture. Thanks to all for the suggestions.

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Last post by ivaldes1
Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:21 am
Good source for trailer tires?

Last post by FreighTer Jim « Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:06 am
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by 5 WoodenWheels » Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:42 pm

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Amazon trailer tires.png I'm in need of a spare tire and rim for my trailer. Will eventually be replacing all four tires since they're old but in good shape. I'm fairly new to trailering, have attached a screenshot of an offering from Amazon. Price seems reasonable. Any opinion on quality and/or price? Other sources I should be looking at?
Thanks...

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Freighter,
Just wondering why not the D range tires on a trailer
Expensive, too much weight, ot what. Not questioning you. Just wondering why..

Art Mirtes

An 8 ply tire has a lower load capacity.
It is more susceptible to flats.
It does not last as long.

Did you look at my post above with
the link to a 10 ply E load range tire
that you can...

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Last post by FreighTer Jim
Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:06 am
Centari Paint

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:15 pm
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by Original Smith » Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:20 pm

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I understand Centari has been discontinued. Is that just out west in California or nationwide?

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I understand Centari has been discontinued. Is that just out west in California or nationwide?

via the Internet could not find any retail outlets selling Axalta so it may be discontinued.
DuPont sold the Centari brand to Axalta Coating Systems several years ago
eBay search has cans available
Looks like Axalta sells under different Brand names...

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Last post by TRDxB2
Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:15 pm
1911 Roadster/Torpedo with Frontenac

Last post by Humblej « Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:57 pm
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by impalamike » Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:58 am

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Are there folks out there that are familiar with the Frontenac conversions on the T engines?
I am considering purchasing a 1911 Roadster Torpedo that has the Frontenac conversion but has not run in several
years and I am not familiar with them.

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I gotta see a picture of this car.

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Last post by Humblej
Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:57 pm
25 COUPE VALUE

Last post by Rich Eagle « Sun Apr 23, 2023 1:03 pm
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by Art Ebeling » Sat Apr 22, 2023 7:45 am

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I looked at a 25 coupe that a widow has for sale. It has not been started in four years but before that is was driven almost every day for errands. The lady said they have owned it since 2003 and her husband was in the local Model T Club. The car had respoked wheels and a restored interior, covered with blankets. It also had several accesories...

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Your $8,000 seems reasonable to me. I have a '25 Tudor I restored and have driven for 20 years or so. I like to think it is worth much more but doubt I could sell it for much more than $8,000. There are many cars on the market now.

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Last post by Rich Eagle
Sun Apr 23, 2023 1:03 pm
Question using aluminum rear seals

Last post by Oldav8tor « Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:11 am
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by Terrye » Fri Apr 21, 2023 9:37 pm

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When using the aluminum seals for the rear axles. Do you need to put a steel washer on outside of the bearing before installing the aluminum seal. Would this keep the bearing from cutting the seal.

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Some tape over the axle taper during install can protect against cutting the neoprene seal. No steel washer required.

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Last post by Oldav8tor
Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:11 am
Dated 1912 Hogshead

Last post by Aussie16 « Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:45 am
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by richc » Sat Apr 30, 2022 5:01 pm

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Below is a transmission hogshead I bought at Tulare this year. It’s a 1911-12 style where the clutch release forks are attached to the high speed clutch shaft using Woodruff keys and clamps. The cover was complete with DB pedals and all the other internals when I bought it, but have since removed them.
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What I find...

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All the time learning. I have never seen this before on any hogshead. Of course, I am generally only looking at RHD stuff , but will look closer now to see if the same markings are on the Aussie/Canadian right hand drive versions.

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Last post by Aussie16
Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:45 am
So THAT's what those notches are for!

Last post by Wayne Sheldon « Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:24 am
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by Scott_Conger » Sat Apr 22, 2023 11:29 pm

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Ever wonder what those notches in the OE-1 mounting flange were for?

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Pretty nifty!

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Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:24 am
Eisemann magneto charger?

Last post by Steve Jelf « Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:04 pm
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by pkhammer » Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:39 pm

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Still going thru some plunder from an estate (parts) I purchased and came across this interesting piece. Has a wood base, and on/off switch and two terminals for a battery connection. Has two coiled wire towers and an Eisemann brass tag. Is anyone here familiar with this item? Please educate me on it's use.

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The bare necessity for Ford magnets is to hold at least two pounds, the traditional test being a cast iron Ford piston. If you try this charger and find that the magnets will hold three or more pounds, that's great. Use it. If it charges them only enough to hold a couple of pounds, I'd make a better one. Mine gets 4 to 4½ pounds.

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Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:04 pm
Who Was Making 1912 Cast Iron Hot Air Stoves

Last post by TRDxB2 « Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:49 pm
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by Distagon2 » Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:18 pm

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Someone please refresh my memory. Who was casting new 1912 cast iron hot air stoves? Would like to get one if possible.

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There were some after market gas savers too (have some to sell - not pictured). Some discussions suggested removing the spring & turbo swilrs at the end of the tube.

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Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:49 pm
FEF

Last post by TWrenn « Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:37 am
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by Dollisdad » Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:32 am

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The guy in the last picture almost looks like Rich Bingham!! :lol:

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Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:37 am
Carlisle Finds

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by pkhammer » Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:34 pm

Never thought of Carlisle as a good Model T parts venue so imagine my surprise when I came across this set of '13-'14 Headlights, side lamps and tail lamp. Ya never know what might turn up when you least expect it!

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:34 pm
Radiator flush

Last post by Scott_Conger « Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:07 pm
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by Franko » Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:27 am

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My 1914 t with 26 engine is starting to overheat . Is there any newer chemical that anyone would recommend? I flushed it just with water with no improvement. It has a leak proof water pump which I’m removing. Brass works radiator is about 6 yrs old.Thank you in advance!!! Tim Franko

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A six year old Brassworks radiator seems WAY too new to have calcium build up much less be a source of over-heating, particularly when I cannot find anywhere in posts that you are using well-water or coolant or whatever.

In any event, I believe that a good check with a contact thermocouple thermometer of both the top fins and the bottom fins of...

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Fri Apr 21, 2023 6:07 pm
Can anyone identify this Early tie rod yoke large with coarse threads larger than Model T Ford

Last post by kmatt2 « Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:09 pm
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by FATMAN » Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:10 pm

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I just got this with a load of Model T Ford parts but it is not Model T Ford

larger threaded area 3/4 with coarse threads the tie rod bolt is smaller than a Model T about 7/16? also has a large taper for the ball stud, can not make out the numbers? any ideas, Bob

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Bob, Try checking a Fordson parts list. I don’t know for sure but it looks like what I have seen on a Fordson from the 1920’s.

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 5:09 pm
Transmission identification

Last post by Joe Bell « Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:35 pm
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by Bill Schubert » Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:44 pm

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Looking for help identifying the transmission on the left in the attached photo. I have exhausted my resources trying to understand the function of the gear on the end of the clutch assembly. Any help determining what it fits or is worth is greatly appreciated.

Bill

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Tim Morsher made the gears for the trans covers years back.

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 4:35 pm
Need help identifying this part

Last post by perry kete « Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:01 pm
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by jwrightjr » Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:30 pm

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Acquired this transmission cover.....well not the usual transmission cover. Is it a spedo drive? Says Nash Transmission Drive but fits on the T.

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I have that set up on my '22 Coupe, but I am missing the internal cable to the speedometer. I have all the drive gears, exterior cable and the speedometer, just not the internal cable.

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 3:01 pm
26 Coupe Windshield Corrosion

Last post by BarnesvilleT « Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:07 pm
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by BarnesvilleT » Wed Apr 19, 2023 11:43 am

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I am not sure if this can be fixed. The frame is pretty solid and the hinge is working good.
The window slot is eaten out pretty bad all along the bottom and up the sides. I was thinking of trying
to repair with fiberglass but have not tried anything yet. I am not a pro at doing bodywork but will try anything.
Has anyone any thoughts on either...

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Thanks for sending that idea using the filler. I have used that before on a plane and it does work well.
Have a few options to try. Thanks to all who answered.

Bill H

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:07 pm
Tinting Linseed Oil

Last post by Dan McEachern « Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:48 am
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by Tbird » Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:34 pm

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Any thoughts, suggestions in how to tint raw linseed oil black for painting duck canvas?
What has worked well for you?
Thanks
Mike

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Hi Mike- If you would like to contact me, I can contact Bill Bromer's wife and ask her what Bill used on the Pie Wagon Bodies he built- just send me a PM thru the forum and I'll get back to you ASAP.

Dan

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Last post by Dan McEachern
Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:48 am
Head bolts: anti seize or no

Last post by Nv Bob « Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:47 am
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by NY John T » Thu Oct 21, 2021 8:53 pm

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Hi all,
I'm re installing the coil box on top of the engine for my 26/27. Should I use anti seize on the head bolts or not?
Thanks.
John

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What I've done for past 35+ years
Clean threads bottoming tap blow out
Dip the bolt in anti seeze prefer the one with copper in it
Install and torque cold to 45lbs
( stock head)
Next get it hot retinue 45lbs
Used to do 50lbs but 45 seems just fine
Side notes copper coat copper gasket
Ford I bet never retouqued head bolts

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Last post by Nv Bob
Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:47 am
Stromberg OF Carb Cleaning

Last post by erkbrn « Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:17 am
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by erkbrn » Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:58 pm

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Hello everyone,

Does anyone have suggestions for cleaning a Stromberg OF that doesn't require disassembling it all the way? A recently acquired T had some old fuel in it and I want to clean the carb without potentially ruining all the adjustments/tuning (done by Stan Howe years ago).

Side question: with Stan's passing, is there anyone that works...

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Scott,

I see. Thanks! I will email you if I have a need.

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:17 am
Gas tank

Last post by Jacob Mangold « Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:36 am
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by Harvey Bergstrom » Thu Apr 20, 2023 5:55 pm

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Hi everyone,
I am wondering if the gas tank mounting bands on my ‘24 touring are supposed to have webbing between them and the tank. Thank you anyone who responds!

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Interesting, my ‘24 TT has the material under gas tank straps. They weren’t riveted but just clamped down by the strap.

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:36 am
T clutch

Last post by speedytinc « Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:33 am
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by BarrettR » Fri Apr 21, 2023 12:58 am

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Anybody out there running a jack rabbit clutch?
If so does it give a good neutral for hand cranking?

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Anybody out there running a jack rabbit clutch?
If so does it give a good neutral for hand cranking?

20 + years ago, I sold a new set to an old curmudgeon. He was skeptical. Restored primarily early brass T's.
I believe his name was Bud Hand, a northern Ca. guy. Next meet he told me how impressed he was.
He could start his T cold in neutral &...

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:33 am
Optima battery

Last post by KimDobbins « Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:56 pm
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by KimDobbins » Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:50 pm

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This morning I took the optima battery out of my 1939 Ford, it would no longer hold a charge. The battery was installed 5/2012. 11 years is pretty good service.

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My 39 has one original little square box regulator.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:56 pm
Australia tires

Last post by Allan « Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:06 pm
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by dang.1922 » Wed Apr 19, 2023 6:23 am

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I have set of new 30x3 1/2 tires that haven’t any markings on them except that they say made in Australia and the size. Before I mount them on the rims does anyone have any information or thoughts on them as to the quality of the tires. Thanks Dan

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John now you know why I bothered spending time to stretch the new set I found. I'm not likely to ever have to replace them.
Your experience does not reflect well on those offering tyres today. If your Lucas' made tyres lasted that long, why do they not do the same today?

Allan from down under

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Last post by Allan
Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:06 pm
Oval tank

Last post by Oldav8tor « Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:10 pm
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by Oldav8tor » Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:23 pm

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Asking for a friend. Any idea what an oval tank is worth? The fellow who has it owns a radiator shop and is in the process of cleaning it out but it looks pretty good.
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Thanks. As is, no straps.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:10 pm
What do you think this door went to?

Last post by DanTreace « Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:03 pm
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by Mopar_man » Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:07 pm

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My brother found this in the attic of his garage in Waltham MA. It's a door to a truck that seems to have wheels on the top that went into a track? Any ideas or are there way too many home built cabs out there?

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The size, the latch and the inscription painted on that door makes it likely a rear door to a closed panel bodied truck the size for a Model T.

Inscription covers the loading weight and capactiy of the vehicle and its intended speed for licensing.

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Last post by DanTreace
Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:03 pm
Can't Install My Fan Belt

Last post by BLB27 « Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:53 pm
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by BLB27 » Wed Apr 19, 2023 10:05 pm

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I purchased a 32 endless fan belt for my 1927 coupe. I can not get it on. I have installed a new water outlet piece as shown in the attached photo. I have the outlet piece adjusted for the shortest belt position. Comments/suggestions would be appreciated.

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I measured with a string before ordering the 32 belt. The reason it doesn't fit may be that the diameter of new fan hub is larger than the original hub. I will check that. The pulley on the crank is the original one.

I have ordered a 33 1/8 belt.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:53 pm
Wire wheels lug nuts torque #

Last post by TXGOAT2 « Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:10 pm
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by acereske » Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:03 am

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I’m a 2 year owner of a 26T coupe with wire wheels. While waking her up for Spring I checked all of the wheel lugs and found several loose. I’m not sure how tight they should be. Is there a suggested torque # that is safe to use?

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Tighten the lug nuts in a criss-cross pattern in 3 or 4 stages. Be sure all parts are clean and in good condition. Drive the car for 10 miles or so, then re-check all the lug nuts and snug them up if needed using the same pattern.

If your wheels and hubs have a lot of paint or powdercoat on them, I'd check the lug nuts for tightness every 200...

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Last post by TXGOAT2
Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:10 pm
Lower radiator shell screw size

Last post by SurfCityGene « Thu Apr 20, 2023 1:13 pm
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by Plankhill » Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:11 pm

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What is the screw size for the screw that holds the lower radiator apron to the front motor mount on a 26-27?

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Just did one yesterday and looked like 1/4 - 20TPI

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Thu Apr 20, 2023 1:13 pm
FJ - Anyone know about Mitch Taylor in NSW Australia ?

Last post by Quickm007 « Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:45 am
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by FreighTer Jim » Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:05 pm

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Someone was asking about him over on Ford Barn ….
I found this thread here that Mitch posted back in 2018:
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FJ

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Hi Steve, I know the site is still up. I'm just aware the last video dating from 2019... 4 years without any new videos or hearing from him. I'm just wondering he's still in good health because he's implication in Model T were so appreciated like yours.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:45 am
Hallelujah! We are blessed.

Last post by Scott_Conger « Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:34 am
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by Allan » Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:42 am

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I had a younger member of our T club come out to my place yesterday to have some new tyres fitted. I had volunteered to show him how I do the job.

He came out with 4 beautifully prepared rims, and a 5th with an older tyre still fitted, and a set of 5 new Blockley 30 x 3.5 clinchers and tubes. The tubes were already fitted in the tyres and the...

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You know, I've always thought that if tires originally were as difficult to mount as the standard crop we now use, that horses would have prevailed in the end.

Nice to hear that Blockleys are more pliable and easier to mount than standard black tires (white tires aren't so bad).

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Last post by Scott_Conger
Thu Apr 20, 2023 10:34 am
Stamped logo

Last post by Craig Leach « Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:54 am
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by Craig Leach » Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:29 pm

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I was thinking some one asked about this logo a while back. Anyone have knowlege of it. I found it on a small brake drum. stamped logo.jpg
Thanks .
Craig.

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Thanks guys,
Looks like it most likely is a O.E.M. part. I thought it might be a after market because it doesn't look like it has any wear to speak of.
Craig.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:54 am

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