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Among the seemingly endless wrong things on my '26 Runabout, the front engine mount nuts are wrong. This is what came with the car.

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Clearly, the nuts are not 3809B castle nuts, which I now must find. But, where on a Model T would these 3/4 thick nuts be used? Are they even Ford nuts? When I install correct castle...

I'm thinking about how to address a couple of issues on a brass windshield. The first is a crack , the second a distorted hole. See photos.
I'm thinking about annealing the cracked area, compressing the housing to restore the contour of the housing and close the crack and silversoldering the crack after Ving it out a tiny bit. I may have to ream...

Had a car making noise and thought I might have a clutch issue but I found this in my magneto. I thought it might be a dipper from the end of a connecting rod but it is the funnel end of the oil tube which runs to the front bearing. I have an out side oil line on this engine and everything else inside looks good. Can I get by without tearing this...

My 19' touring's front wheel bearings, both inner and outer, are pitted and worn out. They are tapered roller bearings. I purchased the T-2833-XR(and XL) kits which use non-threaded Timken bearings. I was wondering if I needed to replace the axle sleeves, even if they look okay? They are shiny and seem to be fine, just the bearings were pitted -...

I am replacing my oil drain plug shown in the photo. I have three different types of washers. What is the best type, brass-fiber-crushable copper?

Can anyone give us instructions on how to install the brats anti-rattle Springs? [/ they are the large Springs not the little ones

Just trying to find out if anyone has seen one of these pullers anywhere before. There is an unknown/indecipherable manufacturers mark on it as well as a number T20 with the last character either a 5 or an S, so T205 or T20S.

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I do not know what it was for originally, but I know what it fits and does well....

Can someone post a picture of a stock horn as would be found on a 26-27 T? I don't have one and would like to find one.

Just as a consumer corner- I was contacted by a guy going by Reece & his wife Mayshell Wilson and claimed to have, and provided, pics of a 1926 Roadster. He is a scammer and wants you to Zelle him money for parts and then even send a shipping invoice. Says he is out of Sandy, Utah but probably more like the UAE.

So, if this morlock/bottom feeder...

When not playing with my 1913 or 1915 Ford's, I'm working on my 1911 Model Q-11 Maxwell. The car is very complete but it underwent an incorrect color restoration in dark green and black, back in the 1950's (It should be light blue). In any event, I have the brass windshield but the long brass support rods are missing. I figured Lang's made...

I used a punch to make a mark on edge of each of the individual leaves before I separated them, so that I could reassemble them in the same position. Unfortunately, I can not see these marks now after having painted them.

I will try to place the leaves in the original position by matching the end of each to the wear pattern on the leave below. If...

Just a FYI
Was notified by my post office that the cost of priority shipping will be increasing in October.

I purchased a WOSP starter from Snyders, an oil leak at starter was noticed. Contacted Joe at Snyders.. a fresh starter at my door in 48 hrs. Replacement starter leaked also, contacted Joe, he in turn contacted WOSP. They provided info how to index the case on the 3 surfaces, remove the 2 Allen head bolts and remove the aluminum block on body of...

My 40 year old tube with 2 patches finally gave up the ghost, one of the patches delaminated from the tube and something happened to the rubber that it got gummy so I decided to replace the tube. I have been changing Model T tires for over 50 years, drop center, clincher, and split rims. I have learned a few tricks and as tire mounting goes, split...

One of my 1909’s has the wood sheathing beneath the long aluminum panel on each side of the bottom portion of the body & has decayed after 112 years. All of the skeleton is still in remarkable condition. The aluminum had damage on those bottom panels so new panels were made & temporarily fitted minus the wood backing. The wood panels are very thin...

I had a disaster when a front tyre burst, but with no other damage. I had been using very old Dunlop Cord tyres because I liked the vintage tread. My new Blockleys came within two days and I am very impressed with them.
I have had problems with me running under inflated tyres on newly paints rims. Close inspection of the very old Dunlops showed I...

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Note the replacement radiator with a curved top and a painted shell that replaced the original brass radiator.

In today's world a warning sign is required for almost everything, just look at those decals all over the 'plain old' lawn mower....

Some wit has produced a warning sign for the Model T - all I can say is 'don't be so cheeky!'

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Has anybody seen a video that clearly shows how to adjust that clevis to achieve a good neutral? I haven't seen any. Seen several good videos on lots of other fixes/adjustments.
Thanks,
John

going to add double wishbone to 15 touring
spring perch to short can not install bottom nut to get cotter pin in ?
do they make a longer one ?
tom

Hello All,

New to the world of Model T and loving it so far. I have a 1926 Model T Touring. I was working on the engine since it has sat for a while and wanted to check on the status of everything. I took the head cover off and there was a lot of carbon? buildup. I started cleaning and noticed one of the valves doesn't move when I turn the...

Anyone have an idea what these might be for ? thanks, Clayton 3B30C23A-35CE-44CB-A27E-C783F72BC957.jpeg

Did Center doors use any special fenders in the front or the rear either one ?? Specifically 1919 ?

In an previous topic, Jim Patrick pointed out there has been problems with new body blocks not fitting on 1926/1927 coupes. I have found that to be the case for my 1927. There is several problems with the repops, thickness and depth etc. The specifics of the problems were well covered in Jim's information.

I could fix the problems by planing and...

Yesterday I took a walk through the local flea market and spied these: engine tongs 2.JPG
Thinking I knew what they were I bought them.
I came home and did some research and found this photo: Engine tongs.JPG
While not identical they are close. There are no markings on the tongs I have. I wonder if they were blacksmith made for the same purpose...

My Rajo head is coming along but they asked me what they should set the valve guide clearance to. It’s got iron guides and they were thinking 2/1000 for the intake and 2.5/1000 for the exhaust. Frankly I have no idea. What have others used?

The photo shows the head assembled with very light springs so they could check the valve wipe by hand.

Hello all I'm considering the purchase of a 1915 model t chassis and engine. I'm looking to do a ww1 patrol car. I have one left front fender. I will need two rear fenders and a right hand front fender. I'm missing a hood as well. How hard are these items to find and how expensive? Thanks

just got this in with some parts, then found the ad sheet on e bay, anyone have one like this? Bob

Thinking about using Irontite ThoroughFlush to remove the Bars Leaks. Concerned it may damage the radiator or hoses. The website says its ok for brass. Anyone with experience or suggestions?

I just purchases Kim's Automatic windshield and I may replace the brass setting channel. The stuff available from Speedway Motors is made for their reproduction frames. The Automatic frame has tighter corners so I will be bending the new pieces of setting channel to fit. The brass setting is thin and very difficult to to heat without making...

Hi everyone, does anyone know of someone who pours babbitts in Florida, central Florida?
Any info is greatly appreciated.

I followed the age-old schematic posted here several times and built a magneto battery charger for my '14 roadster using a 10A10, 1000 volt, 10 amp diode and a 1156 bulb in series. The initial system worked well for a day or so and then overnight I had a totally dead battery (small 12volt AGM). Apparently the diode shorted and allowed the battery...

Good evening all,
I'm looking for opinions on the above mentioned carb. I know this will be difficult as it seems know one on this forum has an opinion they want to share. Snot flying laugh! Seriously, I would like to hear from anyone who has had first hand experience. Thanks in advance!
Mike Peternell

What is acceptable? I have a 25 coupe and the compression for each cylinder is 38-39 pounds. Engine runs smooth and seems to have enough power for tours. I took the compression in hopes of finding an answer to oil consumption. Have checked all areas for leaks, no drips, rear end for oil seepage passed 4th main, etc.

Are there two sizes of repop felt channels for door glass?? My repop is 5/8 wide. The width of the channel into which the felt channel sets is 9/16 . I think it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to install the repop.

My father once owned a 1927 black Doctor's Coupe. We have license registration documents that indicate the serial number was C-756638. This number is higher than the highest serial number in the look-up tables, but I understand that the terminal serial number is unknown. So, who knows, maybe that serial number is correct, or maybe some digits were...

I have a brass Troy windshield frame that I’d like to sell to an interested buyer.
I was hoping someone here might be able to give me a value that would be fair to both me and the buyer.
There is a tight crack on one end that will need to be silver soldered.
I did polish up a small area to show what this frame will look like when cleaned up.
The...

Just discovered that all Warford countershaft bearing caps are not created equal. It seems there are more than one bolt patterns.
Can anyone shine some light on the subject? My caps have a smaller bolt pattern on the top two holes than the case I have.
Craig.

I will be at the Henry Ford this week and would like to get copies of several drawings. Any tips to make the process easier / quicker?

After a week of this, I think we have turned the corner. Iam so bored and wanting to get moving again. We thank you all again. D0F5FF9A-78E7-42C7-B81F-2DC10988328F.jpeg 881AE16C-51DF-4B3C-A380-ADC8700D0408.jpeg E5199176-C75E-4E00-A404-0C4021B9B954.jpeg 9CAB4F6F-7875-4351-A4DE-85A3B5FC0521.jpeg

Trying to help a friend find a couple of parts for his 26/27 T roadster pick up. He needs a hood and both running boards. This is an old kinda beat up car, rusty (no rust out) and lots of patina so the parts need to be in that condition, but more importantly they need to be in California or close because it's an asap situation. We'll come and pick...

Hi All, I am at the point of installing radiator in my 19 roadster project and have two low radiators in my stash. One is a honey comp with an undamaged core, can't remember how or when I got this, the other is a stock T that is rougher, but probably serviceable. Any experience with honey comb would be a help.

thanks Van

Last Saturday, Mike Kosser came over to my garage, also a model T friend as well, ( Rosenthal award winner Bryan Ostergren ), and the three of us talked model T’s for a while. Mike finally opened his computer and pulled out his famous buzz coil testing equipment to test the Heinz coils for my 12 towncar. He explained in a language that even I...

I know that there's lots of knowledgeable guys both Ford and brand X on this forum so maybe someone can help me. I'm helping a friend with his 1908 Haynes Model S Runabout. 4 cylinder T head engine, selective gear transmission, Older restoration but still very nice. There's a few incorrect things on the car and we're trying to straighten that out...

Is anyone buying driveshaft pinion spools for making into the modern spools?

I'm missing the side lights on a 1915 Canadian touring car. According to the judging book the 15 Canadian touring should have Classco and Brown side lights. Looking for a picture so i know what I need to start looking for.

Can someone post a pic. I'm not a side lamp / cowl light expert. Thanks

I'm a newbie here and have owned a touring 1926 made in Canada for a few months. I'm fascinated by this old technology and also enthusiastic about this forum.

I live in Switzerland, hence the bad language.

It's now my turn to rebuild some of the car and try to make it drivable.

A big hurdle will then be to get the permit for the road in...

After wrecking the car almost two years ago I am finally in the process of installing a new top on my 1927 touring. My question is, does the long top straps tack to the #2 and #3 bows? The instructions that came with the top says to tack the straps to the bows, but on my old top, the straps were not tacked to the bows. There have been a couple...

I tried out a NOS set of Rentz Spark Plugs after running new Champion X’s for a long time. They have a longer electrode than the Champions which I assume makes them a hotter plug, so I set the gap a bit bigger on them, between .030 and .035 for the Rentz. The champions I have set at a snug .025

Upon driving I had to give the ignition more advance...

Feeling a little better and hoping next week is more so. E8691C14-FE87-490C-9195-5D1722946C26.jpeg 348596DB-B6F5-4877-9013-964756E1165A.jpeg 52A93D51-B3F4-4214-8B03-6AA8B2F91E88.jpeg 42862105-5684-4190-94EC-66C799FDEF91.jpeg

Guys I was ask question “ Can use open spoolbearing housing and drive tube on closed spool rear end?” Somewhere I remember reading about this but all my books are in shop and I am not. Seems like you can put open spool driveshaft on closed spool rear end no problem. But if you go closed spool driveshaft on open spool rear end you must grind off...

Ok, anyone have the story on this spark plug wrench. Fits the T spark plug, head bolt and lug nut but chrome plated and not marked Ford. Looks lime it’s post model T era.

I'm trying to figure out why my car won't run on mag.
Was out last night running on mag, and the car suddenly stumbled and quit. I was able to catch it on battery and make it home fine.
Test bulb shows a weak light that barely increases in brightness as I increase rpm.
When I switch to mag the light almost goes out and it dies.
Test meter...

Can anyone steer me in the right direction for the seat bottom/lid that covers the seat/gas tank for a Beaudette bodied T

I have Ford drawings for my 1912 Delivery Car for the piece of wood that covers the gas tank that the seat bottom sits on top of but only gives basic dimensions such as length 30 3/8” width 11 1/4” and thickness 5/16”. It...

I am getting ready to install the felt channels for the door glass in my 1927 coupe.

Questions:
1) Is there a set distance between the top and bottom clips or do I have to measure to verify the distance between the anchor points (which looks like it would be difficult to get a good measurement)?

2) The first photo shows the top and bottom...

I am rebuilding a NH carb for my 25 roadster and broke the float hinge while taking out the old float seat. I know Lang's sells the hinge but I have several parts carburetors that I can get one off of. My question is does anyone know what size rivet is used to attach the hinge? The hinge I removed has the rivets still attached but I can't get a...

I used to call the Model K, and probably would have lumped the Model B in as well, the Neanderthal of Ford.

A few excerpts from Wikipedia on Neanderthal:
Neanderthals had more robust and stockier builds than typical modern humans
The total population of Neanderthals remained low
there is evidence that Neanderthal technology was more...

Birdhaven Vintage Auro Supply has bought Bob's Antique Auto Parts
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Birdhaven has purchased all the manufacturing and retail as well as the catalog and new website of all our reproduction parts and will be moving it to their Colfax Iowa business.
They have a lot of moving to do so they will be very busy for a while.
They will have Bob's...

Any thoughts on how warm the brake, reverse, and low drum should be after a half hour ride with 99.9% in high gear?

My ’26 Runabout has a severe engine vibration at any speed over 30 mph. It really rattles my teeth. While saying a little prayer that the vibration is not coming from the transmission, I noticed that my fan hub bushings are shot. I could wiggle the fan blades about 3/16” front-to-back at blade ends. I removed the fan and hub assembly today and...

or you might label my post ‘Curiosity Got The Cat’. As may be seen by my recent requests on the Classifieds, my recent project is rounding up my 1913-14 Ford cowl lamps and matching fonts, burners to lamps. Although I have specimens of all four known US suppliers
(E&J, Jno Brown, Victor and Corcoran) in my collection; I’m just curious as to the...

Good morning Forum Chums!
The next newbie question of what I’m sure will be many!… This is my first foray into the The model T world, and I’m already loving it! My mechanical experience is relegated to the restoration of old 30s and 40s Ford tractors….So… There’s going to be a learning curve while I try to learn the subtleties of the model T’s...

Today’s project…. I found out that I have a newer fan pulley adjustment on the 27…. Let’s just say that the eccentric center has not moved in a long long time…. It was rusted fast and there wasn’t a good way to use a press to remove it so I ended up taking it to the vice after soaking it…. And carefully tapping it out with one of my three-quarter...

Looking for a supplier or individual who might have this piece for a Texas T Parts True-Fire System.

I was working on the front end of my 25 and it is amazing what you find.
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this is the lock nut for the wheel bearing on the Right side of the vehicle the thin circles show where some one tried to use a chisel to turn it to the left, but since the right side is left hand thread they were tightening the nut. It looks like whoever did...

I believe the original body on my T was a roadster. With the pickup box on it the fenders do not come close to the box. Not sure of the year of the box and I will have to sand on the frame to read the serial #. It is licensed as a 26 but that was because of the motor I had when I applied for a title55 years ago. I was a kid then and did not know...

I took my T pickup to the local cruise in by trailer last night to avoid the major hwy but I drove it around town last night and got some gas. it just looks so tiny sitting there.
Took alot of work to get it from 1 picture to the next! I hope this is the first of many trips to the gas pump

To the people of Missouri and nearby areas, are you OK and are your cars OK. Let us know if you can.
Norm

I am replacing the non-original rain gutters on my '26 Coupe with a pair of originals. Right now, there is hid-em around the back of the roof from gutter to gutter. Someone told me that originally there was a curved metal strip around the back, not hid-em. Is this true? Does anyone have some close-up photos of what it is supposed to look like?...

Wanted to start my T speedster this morning (been sitting since last year).
Carb (Stromberg OE—1) is overflowing out of the float cap and intake.
Any suggestions on how to fix.

Thanks. Paul.

A car that has been sitting in the same garage for 60 years (in dry storage) is being offered to me as a long time friend of the family. Neither they nor I have much of an idea how to set a value. They want to treat me right; I don't want to take advantage. Any thoughts on how to go about this would be appreciated. If anyone here has any...

I recently purchased a modern dipstick, Langs 3079DS that replaces the lower petcock. Installation instructions say a slight bend may be needed. It looks to me like it will require way more than a slight bend to get the tube to exit forward of the firewall under the hood. This is on a 19 roadster project. Can someone send me a picture or post one...

50 plus years ago I ran my 26 pickup around Custer SD as a hillbilly rig and dressed the part. Had no hood, no floorboards and no top and minus a few other things. Things havenot changed much with it.
Found my wood plans yesterday that I bought from Mel Miller about 30 years ago at a swap meet and to my surprise the plans for the floorboards are...

Could adding a high compression head be expected to improve engine breathing? I'd think a reduced clearance volume would make the engine a more efficient air pump and thus increase power. I'd think a performance cam would work better with a smaller clearance volume as well.

This is a photo of my great great grandparents from the 1920s. Can anybody identify what kind of car this is? I have reason to believe that it was probably a higher end car.

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I've read how James Couzens was the power behind the throne regarding Ford Motor Company's early financial success, and I don't doubt that is true. However, we may underestimate Henry Ford's business acumen. A few things came up on the thread with Henry Ford's contract with Detroit Automobile Co. that caused me to look at a few records i recently...

I received this request and thought I'd put it out here to see if anyone could help Mark out. If so, please connect with Mark directly.

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Mark Rose
mrose@knapheide.com

(217) 592-5229
Hi my name is Mark Rose and I work in the engineering department at Knapheide manufacturing and for our 175th anniversary we are going to...

Where can I find some black and white factory photos showing the 1914 t chassis as new without body (to be fitted with wooden aftermarket body outside of the factory)? Just off of the assembly line photos showing details of the chassis minus the body.

thanks in advance.

Is there an online resource to determine proper length (-more specifically height) of the top bow out of the socket? I am looking at a vehicle ('21 Touring) that almost appears the top deck was installed onto bows that are/were not the correct height which is limiting headroom.

A copy of Henry Fords contract with Detroit Automobile Company. His title was listed as “Mechanical Superintendent.,” with a three month employment period. I had not thought of this before, but Ford was strictly a short time employee, albeit supervisor. Historians often wrote that HF presided over two failed companies prior to FMC. However, with...

Hello, all. I've checked in from time to time with questions about my '23 Touring. So far all the various issues (that I know of), have been ironed out. It's a reliable car and I drive it as much as possible. It brings great joy to everyone who can't help but notice that a nearly 100 yr old car has arrived on the scene. Thanks to everyone here and...

There seems to be a lot of identification markings all over the model T. What they all mean can be mysterious. Maybe someone will know? Post them if you’ve got them. C0C31360-9457-423A-89A5-DE05E9B61161.jpeg while wire brushing my frame down today I found this marking under the scale. I can see the letter M Then maybe a B or R and what might be a...

Wed, July 27 is Korean War Veteran's Day. I served from 1950 to 1953 active duty US Army. Are there any other Ford collectors who served in the military during those years? We all would be at least 90 and most older than that. I put my 1910 in storage during those years. When I returned to cilivian life, I bought a nice 1923 (first series) coupe...

I understand the procedure for setting the null point, but what happens if the generator is run with the null setting way off?

Here's why I ask... On a recent Speedster tour I noticed my charge rate gradually climbing from about 6 amps to well over 15. Odd... Looking in the generator, it appeared my 3rd brush had moved. No problem, I reached...

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Here is a decent priced HCCT for those in driving distance of Barto Pennsylvania.

While working on my t over the years where I removed bolts I would replace the nuts with elastic stop nut ( not one subject to rotation). I also spent many years working on aircraft and stop nuts are used almost in all applications.
Would Henry used castle nuts if stop nutswhere available then?

So when you are just to old to run the steamer, you and your truck get relegated to haul firewood for the next generation of engineers
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Actually this was a bit of a lesson day to get a couple of new young men some time on the back of the American West Heritage Centers Case 60hp steam engine. The living history farm is set in...

Can anyone identify these? I'm mostly just curious. These accessory shock absorbers were on my car when I bought it. I've not seen them before but that doesn't mean they aren't common. Can anyone identify them? The spring perches are moved to opposite sides of the axle and installed facing outward toward the wheel. Then the lever arms are...

Hi all,

In a bunch of Model T carburetors, I found a Hi-Power Miller carburetor.
Does any one out there can help me with the identification of this carburetor.
Is it complet? What was it's use? Can it be rebuild and who can do the job right.
Thanks

Andre
Belgium

Replaced a running board supports I had removed to. Haul the T on a small trailer 50 years ago. I had 2 supports and noticed a difference in them. At the end under the running board one of them has 2 holes to attach the board to. The other one has the same 2 holes to attach the board but it has a 3rd hole about an inch from the outer hole. The...

I have a rajo head I found 50 years ago. How do I tell what model? 4 or 8 valve? Have the manifold, but not tthe cover.