Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2017, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 862
Front Bearing Adjustment
My late 31 Victoria has the Rocky Mountain style front hubs. After replacing the bearings and races and spinning the hub to "preload" the bearings, I still have some in-and-out movement on the hub....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-12-2017, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 19,328
Re: front wheel bearing adjustment ?
My late 31 Victoria has the Rocky Mountain style front hubs. After replacing the bearings and races and spinning the hub to "preload" the bearings, I still have some in-and-out movement on the hub. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2017, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 834
V8 era front hubs on a 1931 Victoria
Hello. I recently purchased a 1931 Victoria and removed the 19" spoke wheels to repack on the front wheel bearings. To my surprise, the front hubs are a later V8 style (circa 1935) hub. I am not...
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Forum: Model-A
06-05-2017, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,157
Slant Windshield Sun Visor Bracket
Hello. I am searching for a pair of sun visor brackets for a 1931 Victoria. Please send me a message if you can help. Thanks.
Mike Hanson
drpepper1885@suddenlink (dot) net
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-22-2014, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,057
Re: All White Tyres
I haven't seen the White Riversides, but I did purchase a set of the "new formula" Universal white tires last year. All was good until the last month or so when they developed the infamous brown...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-16-2013, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,393
Re: Aluminum Z Head Saver
Good point about being able to tighten the hose. I like the idea of just attaching to the overflow tube in the top of the radiator. That would make it a lot easier to monitor when to replace. ...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-16-2013, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,393
Aluminum Z Head Saver
I recently acquired a 1915 roadster with an aluminum Z head. I was told that these type of heads tend to deteriorate if you do not use a "head saver". I got the pictured head saver part from one...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-12-2013, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 85
Views: 23,905
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-12-2012, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,740
Re: Timing with a True-Fire System
Hello everyone. I received the following reply from a poster on the MTCFA board, which answered my questions. The position of the commutator was correct after all. I sucessfully timed the engine...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-10-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,740
Timing with a True-Fire System
Hello everyone,
I recently purchased a 1912 Touring car that has a True-Fire system. I realize that there are many opinions regarding this system, but it is all I have at this time. I really...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-28-2012, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,097
Changing head gasket on a 1912
Good evening,
When you torque the head bolts on one of the early blocks (mine is a 1912), do you torque to 55 lbs or something less? At 55 lbs, I have already had to helicoil two bolts. I...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-12-2012, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,979
Water in piston chamber
Well, I probably did it this time...
I went out tonight to see if I could loosen up the head bolts (so that I could change a head gasket for the first time this weekend) and was successful on all...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-12-2012, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,457
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-11-2012, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,457
Re: Transmission Bands
Thanks guys for the quick replies.
Redmodelt - I was curious about your statement "brake bands before the improved model used the drive plate as part of the brake drum." By "drive plate," are...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-11-2012, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,457
Re: Transmission Bands
Here is a picture showing the brake band and its position relative to the drum. The arrow shows how far over the band is.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-11-2012, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,457
Transmission Bands
Hello everyone. I purchased a 1912 touring this weekend and have started to get into the engine. The pictures below are of the transmission bands. Are the bands supposed to line up exactly over...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-04-2012, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,751
Re: Moving a 1917 in garage
The wooden wheels are newly reworded...an expensive proposition to say the least. That is the reason for my concern - just not wanting to mess them up. I will try oiling/ grading the casters to see...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-04-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,751
Moving a 1917 in garage
Hello. I recently purchased a set of car dollies/skates from one of the large Model T parts houses so that I could reposition my Model T when I needed some extra space in the garage. I have found...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 28,752
Re: Vendor Disappointment
I have had positive experiences with Bert's in Denver and also Mike's in Georgia. I believe that all the parts suppliers are trying their best to provide good service and products. When I recently...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-06-2012, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,464
Model T front wheel hubs
Hello. In the course of searching for replacement wooden wheels for my 1917, I have run across different types of front hubs. Does anyone know of a source that would have pictures of the different...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2012, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,525
Re: Emergency Brake Issue!
Hello. You might want to check that the cotter pins are not causing the arm and the remainder of the emergency brake levers to bind.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-04-2012, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
06-03-2012, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Passenger front wheel wooble ???
Everyone,
I finished putting my newly rewooded front wheels on today and took my 1917 car out for a spin. My wheels are the non-demountable clincher type and the original hubs are new to my...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-31-2012, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,560
Re: Safe Spindles????
Thanks everyone for your input. The spindles are original, not reproduction. The supplier has offered to replace the worn out piece with one that is safe.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-30-2012, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,560
Safe Spindles????
I received the spindles below in today's mail from a well known Model T parts supplier in the Midwest. As you can see, one of the spindles is significantly more worn than the other. Since I was...
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