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Announcement - All Support questions have been moved here
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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Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:47 am
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Yard long.
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Dollisdad » Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:35 pm
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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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Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:09 pm
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Engine casting date
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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
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Carburetor throttle rod
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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
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no starting: no compression
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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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Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:20 pm
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A racy guy
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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
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Tire iron
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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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Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:29 pm
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Ready to Plant
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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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Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:57 pm
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Reproduction Parts
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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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Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:33 am
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Adjusting a trembler coil before 1908
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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?
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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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Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:59 am
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Blockley Tubes
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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
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Scammers?
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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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Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:46 am
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Posting titles for deceased members
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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
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Gone to the dogs
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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
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Water Pump Installation Instructions
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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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Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:15 pm
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Floorboard brackets
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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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Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:36 pm
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Running boards
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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
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Need dimensions for 5-ball Kingston flame arrestor
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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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Cam specs
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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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Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:04 am
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Generator Wire
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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
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Wear of camshaft bearing seat
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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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Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:28 am
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Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:56 am
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Introducing Miss Spellman’s class (all 23 of them) to the Model T Ford
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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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Tue Apr 25, 2023 9:26 pm
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Steering wheel nut
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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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Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:24 pm
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Count-down to Luray, cause it's 4 weeks away!
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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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Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:19 pm
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Installing a ruckstell
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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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Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:07 pm
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Ignition System Basics
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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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Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:36 pm
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26 Coupe Interior
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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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Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:27 pm
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Adjustable lifters
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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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Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:40 am
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Redwood Empire Model T Club safety inspection
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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?
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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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Old Photos - My 1919 Racer History
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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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Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:13 am
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Four Town Cars in a Row
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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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throwing my belt
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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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Clutch Pedal question
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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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Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:00 pm
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Bosch distributor cap project
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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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Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:35 pm
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1926 Pamphlet
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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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Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:28 pm
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6Th Annual Model T- Model A- Prewar Swap. Minnesota.
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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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Magneto setting, doubles as a good sanity test
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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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Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:46 am
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35 patches on my tube!
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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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Transmission assembly
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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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Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:31 am
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Ready to build my wheels. Any tips, tricks, or things a should be careful of?
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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
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Copper top versus regular coils
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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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Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:00 am
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FJ - Spring Is Time To Service Your Model T Trailer Brakes - Here Is A Smoking Deal !
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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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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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Mon Apr 24, 2023 7:01 am
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Oil Bubbling Around the Spark Plug and Gas Leak
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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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Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:21 am
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Good source for trailer tires?
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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?
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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..
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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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Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:06 am
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Centari Paint
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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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Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:15 pm
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1911 Roadster/Torpedo with Frontenac
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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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Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:57 pm
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25 COUPE VALUE
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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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Sun Apr 23, 2023 1:03 pm
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Question using aluminum rear seals
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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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Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:11 am
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Dated 1912 Hogshead
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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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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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Sun Apr 23, 2023 4:45 am
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So THAT's what those notches are for!
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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
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Eisemann magneto charger?
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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
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Who Was Making 1912 Cast Iron Hot Air Stoves
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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
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FEF
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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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Carlisle Finds
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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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Radiator flush
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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
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Can anyone identify this Early tie rod yoke large with coarse threads larger than Model T Ford
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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
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Transmission identification
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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
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Need help identifying this part
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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
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26 Coupe Windshield Corrosion
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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
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Tinting Linseed Oil
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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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Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:48 am
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Head bolts: anti seize or no
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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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Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:47 am
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Stromberg OF Carb Cleaning
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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
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Gas tank
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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
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T clutch
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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
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Optima battery
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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
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Australia tires
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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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Thu Apr 20, 2023 11:06 pm
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Oval tank
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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
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What do you think this door went to?
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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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Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:03 pm
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Can't Install My Fan Belt
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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
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Wire wheels lug nuts torque #
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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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Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:10 pm
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Lower radiator shell screw size
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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
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FJ - Anyone know about Mitch Taylor in NSW Australia ?
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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
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Hallelujah! We are blessed.
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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
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Stamped logo
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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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Calling Brass Era experts! Need information on 1912 Touring
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Stephen1915 » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:06 pm
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What information can you derive from the body number on a 1912 touring? There is no motor with the car, no data tag and I am not sure if there is a frame number. The body number is plainly visible. It is a Fore-Door slab side Model.
It is stamped:
F.B. Co. 41123
Does that mean Fisher Body Company ?
Thanks!
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I would hazard a guess that is correct. The body makers couldn't probably care less of keeping THEIR numbers in sync with Ford's serial numbers which as we all know are also the number on the engine block, and were used to date the car. Ford quit using body numbers about mid 1915. In Dec. of 1925 motor numbers did start to appear on frames.
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Rear engine mount bolt tightness
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Reno Speedster » Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:46 pm
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I know the bolts for the rear engine mounts should not be tight. I read the rod manual and it’s a bit unclear. I think the bolts that go through the side of the frame should be finger tight. I can’t tell from the language in the manual if the bolts through the top of the mount and frame should also be finger tight.
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I add just a smidgeon of tension on the side bolts to capture the wood blocks. Then I tighten the top bolts in the normal manner.
Allan from down under.
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Amp gauge
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Divcoone » Wed Apr 19, 2023 9:06 pm
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Could this be a Model T amp gauge. It has a flat bezel.
Bob Giles
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The 20-0-20 range, Ford script face plate, flat bezel and dark background behind the pointer appear to be an original . Assumed it will fit a 1-5/8 hole. I'm a little uncertain about case because of the indented bar on the back & that the bezel appears to be a bit loose around it, should be a toght fit unless the bezel has some splits (need to...
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Go-jobs
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Dollisdad » Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:46 pm
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Not many have survived as this one. It’s charm and character are practically religious. This is at Langs, they have a few astonishing gems stashed away.
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Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:50 pm
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An Early Reliable Car Clock
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J1MGOLDEN » Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:24 pm
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This early 1912 car clock has Reliable on the face, but there seems to be no information on whether that is the model of this clock or the name of the company that made the clock.
While I have been repairing clock for over 60 years, I have never seen one like it.
I am still wondering if it is worth repairing.
Does anyone have one in good...
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George, you're giving advice to a ChatBOT.
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Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:25 pm
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Where can I find 12-24 screws for my 27 coupe dash?
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Pizman » Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:05 pm
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Trying to put together my 27 coupe and looks like all my dash screws and swing arm bracket screws are all 12-24. Mine was a Canadian car and had Robertson oval head 12-24 screws, but they are in rough shape and some broke trying to remove. I bought the interior trim screw package from Snyder’s but it didn’t have any of the right size. Anyone know...
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Just about all those screws were also used in the Early Model A Fords.
If I had lots of time, I would make a cross reference of all the 1926-1927 parts used on the Model A Fords.
One is the little handle that turns off the gas to the carb is no longer available, but the handle used on the early Model As can be used, if you cut off the finger on...
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Last post by J1MGOLDEN
Wed Apr 19, 2023 7:57 pm
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Aluminum Z Head Corrosion
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Model T Ron » Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:15 pm
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I got an aluminum Z head on my 24 Coupe and I wanted to know if anyone had issues with corrosion over time. I am running 50/50 mix like recommended so I hope that does the trick over time to prevent corrosion of the head.
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Hi John,
The propylene Glycal coolants seem to claim that. But I would read the label.
Craig.
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Last post by Craig Leach
Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:44 pm
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My Steering Dampener Idea
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Tonytiger75 » Sat Apr 15, 2023 8:42 pm
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This is a project I've been thinking about for a while.
Allot of the roads where I live are pretty rough so I decided to install one of the steering dampener cylinders on my roadster. It worked well but soon began to leak and whenever I went over a bump the metal tube dust shield on the cylinder would make a crashing or ringing sound... I don't...
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What about the tie rod fails? Is it because the tube is hollow? or old ? or?
Could a solid tie rod be engineered and replace the old 1 and not be damaged by the dampner?
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Last post by tdump
Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:40 pm
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Thanks
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SteveD » Wed Apr 19, 2023 3:07 pm
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I joined 2 years ago approx. I found my car on this site. Since then, every question I've had, every part I've needed (or wanted) has been sourced on this site.
Thank you.
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You’re a good man to express appreciation for this wonderful way of communication. Its also helped me immeasurably - not only with my Model Ts but the rich engagement and fellowship with others of our ilk.
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Last post by George House
Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:36 pm
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Whoops!!!
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Dollisdad » Wed Apr 19, 2023 10:55 am
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Pic # 7 is absolutely AWESOME! Have NEVER before seen a pic of an abandoned stage coach! Like all early wagons, they came to an end and fell to pieces, but this is the first actual picture of one I have ever seen! Very cool!
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Last post by OilyBill
Wed Apr 19, 2023 4:27 pm
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Help identifying parts
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modeltbarn » Wed Apr 19, 2023 3:59 pm
I found some lights that aren't T, and I'm hoping someone can identify them.
The bullet lights are approximately 8-5/8 diameter at the rim where the bezel would go.
The drum light body is approximately 8 , and 8-1/2 at the outside of the front lip and band.
Many thanks!!!!
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Last post by modeltbarn
Wed Apr 19, 2023 3:59 pm
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1911 firewall suppliers
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Don ellis » Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:47 am
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Who's making wooden firewalls now?
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Excellent!
thank you for the update, Frank, and a big THANK YOU to the draftsman, Alan.
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Last post by Scott_Conger
Wed Apr 19, 2023 1:18 pm
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Last post by TWrenn
Wed Apr 19, 2023 11:14 am
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Engine knock
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Harvey Bergstrom » Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:31 pm
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Hi everyone,
As I am getting serious about getting my T ready for parades and maybe even a tour this summer, it has to be the best it can be. Started working last summer on it and took the engine to a machine shop for a major overhaul. It was found to be all original. They rebored block, installed new aluminum pistons, new rods, cam bearings,...
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Hi everyone,
Today I got the gaskets on the pan & tapper covers and buttoned back up. Started Henry up and no more knocking like it was before. Found out Ford had a couple different cranks in 1924, and appears I have the lighter of the two. Bad news - I don’t know. This crank has run nearly 100 years in this engine ands hasn’t broke yet! My plan...
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Last post by Harvey Bergstrom
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:18 pm
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Model T monkey wrench
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SteveBoothroyd » Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:46 pm
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I am looking to purchase a Model T Ford monkey wrench without the square plug on the end of the handle for my August 1922 model T.
I see quite a varieties of these wrenches.
Some only have FORD displayed while others have FORD in script followed by USA.
Are these wrenches for Model A rather than the T?
Thanks for any feedback.
Regards.
Steve...
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I was to understand the M in a circle was for Moore Forging.
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Last post by RajoRacer
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:15 pm
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WIZZ body paint
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ModelT46 » Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:06 pm
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I have an unopened quart can of WIZZ black enamel paint from the 1930s. WIZZ cans are deemed collectable. I wo under what to do with it. Open it and use it and then sell the can? Or should I take it to a swap meet as is? Or should I just keep it along with someother WIZZ items I have. At my age (almost 91) I am starting to think of what I should...
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That is truly delightful. Thanks for posting it.
A Swap Meet should be a great place to take a Whiz! :lol:
Rich
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Last post by Rich Eagle
Tue Apr 18, 2023 4:14 pm
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Driveshaft question
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Steve Bender » Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:34 am
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I picked up a driveshaft that has the original pinion set up with the sleeve and ballbearings set up just like stock. The other end has machine square end for U joint just like stock. The center section is much larger diameter. I can't see any markings. Was there any variation between years? Was there a run of old replacement that were larger...
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Spurious Parts :shock:
... Of dubious quality! ;)
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Last post by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Apr 18, 2023 11:55 am
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Fat Man steering wheel can anyone identify.?
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FATMAN » Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:44 pm
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I just acquired a load of parts and got this cool looking fat man steering wheel its large double keyway taper fit 1 on top and 1 1/8 at the bottom, its about 16 1/2 without the rim. any ideas? Bob
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Must be for a big car or truck, Neet design
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Last post by FATMAN
Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:20 am
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Magnet Markings
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Plankhill » Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:09 pm
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Does anyone have a clue what the letters on magnets mean? magnets.jpg
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The A,s and C,s came off a 26 flywheel . There were 14 C,s and 2 A,s
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Last post by Plankhill
Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:47 am
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New site to see at OCF
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DHort » Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:00 am
Rosa Park bus inside the Henry Ford and Martin Luther King home will be added to Greenfield Village. Hopefully it will be open by the time of the next OCF in September.
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Last post by DHort
Tue Apr 18, 2023 3:00 am
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Low head
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BarrettR » Mon Apr 17, 2023 8:36 pm
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Does anybody out there run a low head with high compression pistons? And is there a noticeable difference between a low head and a high head?????
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Quality of castings makes a big difference on just how far one can push their luck and maybe get away with it? However, I have never been a fan of milling heads any more than is necessary to clean it up flat and seal onto the block properly. An extra eighth inch cut off simply doesn't buy much more performance! And much more than that has ruined a...
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Last post by Wayne Sheldon
Tue Apr 18, 2023 2:54 am
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Kingston L2 Float
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m_p_dean@yahoo.com » Mon Apr 17, 2023 4:50 pm
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Kingston L2 Float.jpg Got another carb question. The (hopefully) attached image is an inverted view of the Kingston L2 off my 1917 Touring. Inverted, so that's how the float sits when full of fuel and closed. The inside opening of the float doesn't fit around the carb body. It hits the card body, not allowing adjustment of the float tang to bring...
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I think you have an NH float. They are the same size as the L4 float but the hinge is taller from the top of the float to the pivot point. The Briggs float is fitted to an L4, An original L4 float will fit an L2 but it is smaller diameter. An original L2 float and float hinge are available reproduction for less than $40 total.
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Last post by Corey Walker
Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:29 pm
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Another loss for the Model T hobby
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Farmer J » Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:32 pm
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I am very sad to report the loss of one of the main volunteers in the building of the Agency at the Model T Museum. Greg Holm lost his fight with cancer today. Greg, along with Tony Wiltshire and I and several others completed the showroom and Agency front entrance a couple of years ago.
Greg was always quick to help with any job that needed to...
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Greg Holm, thank you for your interest and commitment to the Club and it's Museum building upgrades.... Rest in Peace 🕊️
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Last post by Moxie26
Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:43 pm
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Engine blocks
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BarrettR » Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:33 am
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I know the early T engines were left bare cast iron, but were the oil pans and hogs heads also left bare steel or were they painted?
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like the hog's head, the intake was aluminum
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Mon Apr 17, 2023 7:52 pm
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