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Is there a video for a step by step instructions for installing a Layne 3 speed Warford transmission?

I purchased a top from Classtique Upholstery, and I am now looking at getting it put on.
I am nervous about doing this myself.
Is there anyone in the Vancouver, Washington / Portland, Oregon area that I could take the kit to and have them install it?
If there aren't any recommendations for a shop to do it, is there anyone in my region that would...

How is the best way to add pictures?

Looking for dimensions and or pics for the battery cover and the way it fits into the bed. I have the wood cut and rabbited for the floor but unsure of how the cover fits and whether I have to do more modifications to the opening when I go to cut it in. Thanks in advance for the help. Jim

From a club member I got a box with model T parts .
One part is a DU MOR Timer .
I have never seen this before .What I am missing is the inside .
Do one of you know what I am missing ???
IF you have a picture then I can make one .
Thanks for your answer .

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Can anyone help to ID this headlight bar. I have attached a photo of my one piece bar to show the difference.
The photos of the one with the headlight attached has a locking nut and separate end bracket. I thought it was a 26.
I bought it and never paid attention to the differences until I got it back to my shop. Any help would be appreciated....

I have several Rim Clamp charts found on the Internet. Recently I came across several STONE Brand rim clamps but like the others their numbers don't match Model T numbers. Also does anyone have a cross reference of Rim Clams to wheels I can start one if needed.

These are some charts I already have

Still cleaning out the top of the barn. I'm going to assume it's a #4 Houk. The threads are 3 -10 TPI and the OL diameter is 7 3/8 . The square hole throws me? So what is it (maker, application?) Thanks
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I have recently purchased a 1923 touring car which is fitted with a later large drum back axle and Rocky Mountain brakes which I have relined with new linings from Langs.
What is the adjustment procedure? I have set the lining to drum clearance to .020 and expect to do this a few times as the linings bed in.
Am I correct in thinking that the only...

And a great morning for a Model T ride to recognize all who served our country.

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Good Morning! On this day in 1927, Henry Ford and his son Edsel drove the 15 millionth Model T out of their factory, marking the iconic automobile’s official final day of production.

I wanted to write to ask for your opinions regarding something that I discovered when removing my starter bendix today. A few months ago the starter bendix stopped engaging but since the car crank starts pretty well I didn't investigate until today. After removing the cover I saw that the spring was broken which is what I was expecting. When I...

This video is not Model T related but is Ford related, and does have a connection to the Model T.

Tom Cotter visits a racing garage in Alabama. Outside the shop, sits a 1950 Ford, one of two in the 1997 Peking to Paris race.

The navigator of the car was none other than Vic Zannis, who passed away in September of 2018.

I keep having trouble getting to get the rear spring in straight. Every time I clamp the u bolts down it pulls the spring down tighter on the one side making the spring sit angled down on the left side. This makes the car sit angled down on the left side. Is there a certain position for the spring clamps to be in ?

Here are some more question I have asked before in the past but never received a good answer. I always been confused about the difference between the Model T Instruction Book VS the Ford Manual. This is a 1913 Model T Instruction Book:
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This is a 1913 Ford...

I am planning to use the modern camshaft seal in my timing gear cover. However, it is quite loose in the bore. Not a huge amount, but loose enough and certainly not a press fit. What do y'all use/recommend for securing the seal? I have an idea, but wanted to check with the folks who have done this.

Does anyone recognise this magneto drive?

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Has anyone ever seen or heard of a figure of the number of Model T's which started life without a factory body.
Gordon Mc Gregor (Ford Canada founder) stated a Ford Model T was the Factories chassis product to be adapted for any use not just the facory versions.
Initially Ford Canada found the factories production exceeded the ability to have...

I have a set of Dayton wheels that I am going to use on my 26 speedster. The pins were really worn and there was some wear to the holes. To fix this I made new slightly larger pins and cut the holes to fit. To make sure I cut the holes in the right position, I made a jig that aligned to the center of the wheel and placed the holes in the right...

I've read that you can reuse a copper head gasket.
Does this include the copper head gaskets that Lang's sells? Thanks, bobt

I just got my 22 out for the first time this year and I am having an odd problem. It’s running a bit rougher than normal but accelerated ok in low. But when I shift to high it lags and there seems to be a bit of a shudder. I adjusted the bands the other day to get just a touch more bight on the low and brake pedals, but only a turn or so. It drove...

I know that some folks apply a gasket- (example: Crankcase pan lower cover gasket) by applying RTV sealant between the engine block and the gasket (apply to one side of the gasket), and then applying a real heavy grease to the cover rather that use RTV, then bolt the cover to the block. To be clea r one side of the gasket gets RTV and the other...

I have this very old Ford parts book, I think it’s probably from a ford branch. It includes all the parts books from 1903-1908. Models A, AC, C, B, K, and NRS. Inside the front cover is an old Ink stamp. It’s a stamp of a car and some lettering. If I could somehow get the lettering inhanced, it probably tells where the book came from. Ideas?

The cotton linings look a lot like cotton web you can buy by the roll off Amazon, can I use cotton web that's the right width and length of course? (I need to just replace my low band)

Besides Freighter Jim, are there other reliable shippers for Model Ts. I used Bill's in the past but I think he is no longer doing pickup and delivery. Thank you.

I'm doing a valve job on my stock 1915 touring and I have a new premium silicone head gasket that I ordered some time ago when the copper ones were not available. I was thinking of using it now. Has anyone had any problems with this style of gasket? Langs still sells it. bobt

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After my last few breakdowns on the road, I thought long and hard about what could be my repetitious problem. My Model T Ford would run happily for about a mile, and then it would surge and buck and the engine would quit. My previous problem with an very rough-running engine had been cured; and now, when the...

I am looking for some background information on a gentleman named David Howell. I understand he has passed away, RIP. He put together a model T that has gone to a person that I am buying it from. Just want to find out if someone knew him and what sort of quality restorations he performed. This is not meant as an insult or critism to him, I never...

…or more appropriately: whats the Best way to remove this Model T rear axle gear ?… best way to remove 2 little
half moon keepers ? Then; assuming don’t use oxyacetylene, simply press gear off with my 30 Ton press ? Thank you in advance gh

As some of you know, I restore Ford 6v generators (model T. A and flathead V8), and I refurbish original Ford generator cutouts. Occasionally I'll refurbish other brand cutouts too. Last weekend at the Luray pre-war swap meet I picked up this unusual Auto-Lite cutout with side mounted terminals.

It was dirty and missing some hardware on the...

What is the solution to the gap between the cowl and the dash? It is as big as 7/16 . I know nothing about what goes there or how it is attached.
Improved coupe.
Thanks

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From FB, an individual posted this picture of a serial plate found by metal-detecting and wanted to know if it was from a Model T. Can anyone shed some light on this ?

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This gasket has holes for both of the center water passage openings.

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The copper gasket has only one hole for the center passage.

Does the blockage of one opening have any significant effect?

Helping a guy that has a 1912 put together car with a lot of incorrect parts.
Ran out of threads on the tie rod and still have too much toe in, over 1/2 . The tie rod is 46-3/4 which from what I can find is correct.
Thinking might have bent spindle arm. I noticed an approx. 3/8 difference when measuring from the inside face of the spokes to...

I have acquired a CenterDoor with A/C Brakes that I am totally unfamiliar with.
Does it look like they are mounted correctly?
How do I go about adjusting them?
Thanks,
Dave

I have a Nash setup on my car. Works ok but the speed registers low. Suspect I have the wrong gears in it. Does anybody have setup information or spare parts on these?

Would someone happen to have an early water inlet connection original or reproduction? This is the one with a heavier boss for the bolt holes used 1909 to 1912 supposedly. I was given the name Eric Vandenbeemt as one who reproduces them, but I am unable to locate a contact for him.

I should stick to stemwinders. But I am not...

I don't like the location of the original starter button, so I am wiring a solenoid in my wife's 6v speedster (negative ground) and have found two vastly different wiring diagrams:

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This diagram makes sense to me. The solenoid takes the place of the original button and a new...

Rebuilding my coil box, but found two coils are leaking tar. Does this mean they are overheating and probably bad?

….Can’t call them a “set” because Jno Brown 110 on left has a Steel chimney top. Right lamp is brass chimney top. I’d buy a mate for the steel top lamp. Wonder why Brown offered the steel top ? 1914 TT ? :lol:

Part of my rocky mtn brakes came off and vanished into the ether the other day. I don’t need a whole new set, but some of the parts that went missing on my country drive. Where can I get just some replacement parts?

How should the bolt flat contacts be in relationship to the crossbar when the switch is activated?..., Should the rounded flat contacts or the 9/16 inch square flats be in the line with the crossbar??

We will be having a T parts swap meet on Monday evening July 21 during the 68th MTFCI tour.
This will be a totally free swap meet at the Doubletree Hilton hotel in Owatonna, Minnesota. This has been a popular feature of these tours over the past several years so grab your surplus parts, your wish list and come enjoy the evening. Car games and...

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On the California Rendezvous tour last week, my 1913 touring turned over 56,000 miles. It still has the original engine. I've owned this car since 1961, and finished restoring it in 1963. Can anyone top that?

a couple years ago I asked if anyone had been in the situation of only being able to go in reverse, no forward low or high. no one ever had that problem. I didn't want to tear the engine apart, so it sat on the back burner for a bit. I wondered if the pinion gear could be spinning loose going forward and tightening up in reverse, I took the rear...

I am new to the Model T community but not to early cars. I am in the process of reassembling my 1912 engine and looking for tips on reassembly for such info as torques, avoiding oil leaks etc. I can't find such info in the club restoration videos or the club utube channel. Am I missing something? I do have the black book which is helpful....

three plus two. what make. Has a Minnesota plate.

I’d like to put something out there that never really seems to get mentioned about the Prus head. Of course the power difference it offers is a noticeable improvement on our cars, but the one aspect that seems to be overlooked is what that additional compression does for the engine’s retarding ability on long downgrades.

I live in the flatlands...

Found these at a recent estate sale. Not likely T. Similar to Model A front axle spring perch. I'm calling on the antique car gurus to possibly identify the application.

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It came in today. Already looked the thing though once.

I have what I thought were two early front Model T wheels.
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Hello,

I have a '26 touring where the steering wheel has a good two-inches of play. All connections from the pitman down are good. I suspect the play is in the steering box.

Assuming my suspicions are correct, can the problem be solved by replacing the pins, gears, and pinion?

Also, can this work be accomplished with the steering column...

I have a set of '26 roadster sill plates that are semi decent except for a couple cracks. Is zinc repairable?

Has anyone lost their home or Model T due to the weather this week?

Norm

Does anyone have plans to build a magnet re-charger using a recycled transformer?

picture number one illustrates that the two studs hoilding the cover are alined with the control knob. This is the way all seem to be. picture number two is the timer I bought last month. the two studs holding the cover are off set from the knob by 90 degrees. Has anyone seen or have a two piece timer that is like number two?

I need to put an oil pressure gauge on my speedster. Using a Datsun B-210 oil pump, what oil pressure would I expect? What gauge range should I use?

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Hi all, I hoping for some history on the aftermarket gas tank suppliers.

Not available? Who has the patterns for inlet and outlet castings? Was the business offered for sale?

I plan on making one for my 09 . The sheet metal forming doesn't look that difficult. I'd prefer not to rob my original tank parts for the project.

Anyone else needing...

I just noticed that my two T's have different connections at the draglink/pitman arm connection.
Which is correct? Bolts and safety wire, or nut and lock washer?
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Just a reminder that today is the deadline for Early Bird registration for the Homecoming Swap Meet spaces.

After today, the price goes up so call us before 5:00 (EST) to reserve your spots. You don't want to miss the event!

Thanks to all who responded to my previous post. My 1916 with a 1921 engine is positive ground. To change it to negative ground I plan to:
1) reverse the battery cables
2) polarize the generator by briefly touching B+ to the field terminal
Should I disconnect the generator wire while I polarize the field (and reconnect it before I start the...

Does anyone out there in T land have a front seat cover for a touring model. I don’t need the back of the seat just the part one sits on. My cover is ripping and I would like to keep the more or less original covers that are not ripping. Thanks.

Just got back from a tour and pulled the plugs to see how they fared. They were
covered with this yellow stuff which I have never seen before. Any ideas of
what is going on here would appreciated.

Craig Bothwell
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My Model T (1916 with a 1921 starter engine) came to me wired with positive ground. I would like to change it to negative ground (just because that's the way Ford did it).
Advice please: Can I simply polarize the generator by putting B+ to the field, reverse the battery cables, and go? Will the cutout work with no change? Should I replace the...

I recently bought a speedster project and it came with an assembled short block with a drilled “C” crank (counterweighted Model A crank) and insert rods. The closer that I look at it, the more questions that I have. I don’t necessarily want to change any of these parts, but I would like to know what I’m working with.

1) What rods are these? I...

Just bought a car with a distributor. Not sure who made this one. It is not connected to the timing lever. Should it be or does it have weights? Are tune up parts available? Thanks

Just a reminder that the Little Hershey swap meet put on by the Rockford Model T Club will be Saturday May 17th this year at the fairgrounds!
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Hi all,

I thought I would stick this up for all who like to watch junk on YouTube to help them fall asleep.

If anyone is rebuilding and needs advice - use Mike Bender’s Model R Tips videos - don’t use mine.
How ever I will say the the outside oil line I made is great and when I get my oil pump and filter working it will extend oil changes and...

are egypt lights still in business. Cant get the address to go thru. Need a bracket for my latest car

With a record number of vendors, The 2025 Luray swap meet was one of the best ever. The forecast of heavy steady rain for Friday, only turned out to be on and off showers in the morning, with the sun out for the afternoon. Friday evening's vendor dinner was wonderful as always. Saturday brought sunshine and still a flow of shoppers looking for...

The discussion on the use of coolant - what is the proper range for the Model T?

And how hot is too hot?

After reading up on the Model T battery-powered electric headlights, I have learned that the original Ford headlight bulbs had a 2 CP filament on Dim and a 21 CP filament on Bright. The filament was a teepee style oriented horizontally, the most efficient position to send light to the reflectors to be projected down the road. The locating pins are...

I renamed this post as I was concerned it was too similar to the already long discussed subject of rebuild and shim questions. This has been a very interesting and involved topic and, it is not my intent to hijack the discussion. Yet, I am hoping to have constructive criticisms and contributions to my post on the technical aspect of wheel...

Recently bought 1924 Model T Fordor sedan. Side rearview mirrors would be very helpful. What do folks do to get side mirrors without too much damage to the car?

I recently received an aftermarket fuel gauge that I bought from Jay Buscio. It looks great, but age has taken its toll on the cork float. Do any forum members have any advice?
While searching for a suitable replacement, I found a source of straight sided cork on Amazon. It appears that the original has a coating on it, but I read that cork is...

Day one of the meet was awesome! I found some amazing parts! Hats off to the organizers!

I wish I could stay for Saturday, but work calls, (the curse of the small business owner)

You will not be disappointed if you're going tomorrow!

I have been a reader (learker?) of this forum for many years but have not kept up with it regularly. One think I asked about several years ago is still something I am not completely clear about. I am under the impression that the first jack appeared in a Model T toolkit in 1914. Some have argued that another Ford jack was used before that, such as...

As a Model K guy, it's always intrigued me that Henry Ford chose/allowed a Model K to lead the racers out of New York to St. Louis at the beginning of the race. As with most contests of the period, a prestigious lead car was always selected as the Pilot Car to enforce any controls and set the pace in endurance contests. A question that should be...

I guess I was pretty clueless on the availability of new stock replacement Scat T crankshafts. How long have you guys waited when buying one recently?

Can anyone refer me to a source for Medium Cream pin stripping paint, as used by Ford on 1926-27 enclosed cars?

This was from an auction about a month ago, and it sold for $175. What did I miss or what am I not seeing or aware of to command this price? It started at $49.99. Makes me think I should sell the nice cast one that I have.

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Does a muratic acid and water solution for rust removal eat away at brass or bronze fittings or bushings?
I know that a sodium bicarbonate solutions and a battery charger eats away at brass fittings.

Wanted to invite everyone to a great car show this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Warsaw Indiana. The show is a well attended charity show put on by the Optomist Club and they are specifically spotlighting
Early cars and Model T Fords. I'm a model T owner and am working the show so feel free to call or text me if are interested in...

Yesterday my dad and went for about a 70 mile run with my 22 touring. This is the longest trip we have taken with it, although last weekend I put about 50 miles on it. Last weekend the car ran great and this weekend it ran great for about 30 miles. Then, while running about 35 mph, the car started surging. I would throttle down and it would clear...

Cleaning out the top of the barn. Foreign to me. Threaded portion measures 3 - 10 TPI. Large flange is 7 3/8 . Overall height 6 . Rear bearing hub diameter is 3 1/8 . What manufacturer, what size? Thanks!
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Is there anyone inthe Columbus Ohio area that would be willing to check out a Winged Script radiator that is being offered for sale at Buckeye Auto Parts at 2474 McKinley Avenue in Columbus? I just want to know if it is legit.

These lug nuts from Chaffins look like Jewelry.

Was the model T screwdriver in tool kits from 1908-1920?

What is the thread size on the starter switch posts?... Thanks in advance.

Poll:
How low can you run the fuel level in a cylindrical, under-seat, 10-gallon fuel tank?

A few more Town Cars.

Helping someone identify the year on a center door. The engine is a ‘22, but it has a metal firewall. It is my understanding the metal firewall didn’t come along until mid ‘23. I assume a 22 center door would have a wood firewall? Is it possible that someone rebuilding this years ago put a metal one where there was wood, or is this likely a ‘23?...

Just putting this out there if anyone is interested. I plan on being there Friday with some odds and ends. Maybe a HCCT, a couple different rod alignment checkers, some pullers and excess tools. Maybe a set of wire wheels and hubs.

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Hi Everyone,
I'm looking to install a RICARDO PAT NOV 13 1923 HEAD & would like to send it out to have it surfaced .010 to get a better gasket seal but I'm
concerned about piston clearance. The current area over the piston is .423 so I would end up with .413 with a gasket crush of .050 to .060.
I have found info on line of the stock compression...

Its almost here. Time to get ready for the Mother Lode Model T Club 50th Annual Swapmeet, Auburn California. June 1. No reservations needed. We have plenty of space. Early set-up on Saturday, May 31.