Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-05-2023, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-30-2023, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,065
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-30-2023, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,065
Re: What year is my engine?
Thank you, Red. The seller sent me a copy of the book, it came with my car that you mentioned and I am going through it I also appreciate your links. Did no know Facebook had a Speedster page. With...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-30-2023, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,731
Re: Who used to own/build this Speedster?
My original question as to who built my car, there is no known answer. I asked the dealer and he bought it at an auction. There was no documentation. Case closed. He bought it as what it is. I bought...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-29-2023, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,065
Re: What year is my engine?
You are possibly correct. Please point out what is under the sheet metal being repops? I can't tell. Blanket statement doesn't help me learn. Everything was cleaned and powder coated. I am here to...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-29-2023, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,065
Re: What year is my engine?
Russ, help me out, here. It appears that Ford made engines separately from the frames. Then the engines were installed in frames making a complete car. But sometimes the engine might fail and a new...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-28-2023, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,065
Re: What year is my engine?
Thank you all, especially Ruff F. I will follow up on this.
But my question still remains. For instance I have, also, a 1914 Model T Touring car. I have not checked engine, etc. But how could it...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-28-2023, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,065
Re: What year is my engine?
Additional info on my car. It has, KC Warford aux trans, Ruckstell axle, 12v system, electric starter, McLaren Wheels, Rocky Mountain brakes, Livingston radiator, Distributor, Fox smooth fatman...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-28-2023, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,065
Re: What year is my engine?
My question relates to several aspects? The car is stated as a 1913 Speedster. I understand that many, if not most Model Ts were upgraded. So could I assume that a 1913 Model T could still be judged,...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-25-2023, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,065
What year is my engine?
What year is my engine?
I also know a link or place where I can find my own year by number. Thanks
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-22-2023, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,731
Who used to own/build this Speedster?
Just bought this speedster 1913. The is what it is wearing:
Livingston Brass Radiator
Rocky Mountain brakes
Warford Aux Transmission
Ruckstell axle
McLaren Wire wheels
"Non-skid tires"
"New...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-23-2020, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,115
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2020, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 130
Views: 71,886
Re: Speedster Kit
Welcome to be here!
I was particularly to the colors and the shape of my other speedster that was made in 1913 Marmon Speedster 48B. I call it "Big Brother." 9.3 liters and four feet longer than...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2020, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 130
Views: 71,886
Re: Speedster Kit
For quite a few months when I got my speedster I have been searching for any clues to info about it. I searched Rootlieb and found this thread. Still searching!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-13-2020, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 130
Views: 71,886
Re: Speedster Kit
I bought 1927 (?) Model T speedster with a Rootlieb kit. I did not install it, but happy to share the work.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-06-2020, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 301
Views: 172,676
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-25-2020, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 301
Views: 172,676
Re: Any Info on my 1927 Speedster. Many options
I pulled the head and had it shaved .15. I was able to determine my pistons are aluminum. With the Ruckstell in 'low' and really accelerates very quickly.
Painted the head red and call the car...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-10-2020, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,979
Re: Shave or not to shave?
I have heard that .25" Could be shaved. A local machine shop tells me they can do at .125, or even at ,25 for $100.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-09-2020, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,979
Re: Shave or not to shave?
Thank you for your response.
I have heard that 1926-27 Model T somehow it was about 4 to one compression ratio, less than than 4.5 in earlier models. I have heard that a shave of 1/8th maybe up to...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-09-2020, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,979
Shave or not to shave?
I have a 1926 T Speedster. Have some overheating. I ran the engine and in a few minutes (At the correct water level) I saw bubbles coming up in the radiator neck.
I pulled the head and the head...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-21-2020, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,350
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-07-2020, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 301
Views: 172,676
Any Info on my 1927 Speedster. Many options
Just bought this 1927 Model T Speedster. Has a wonderful list of options. Trying to find any history. Apparently it was redone in 1990s in California. Would like to know its history. Not for sale
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
08-30-2020, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,345
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
08-03-2020, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,148
Re: 1927 Model T - distributor questions
Texas T sent me a new gear for the engine. We could not find the CCW in the instructions and put the plug wires as per the CW rotation. No fuss, it just did not run.
Finally we finally got it...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
08-02-2020, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,148
Re: 1927 Model T - distributor questions
Put in the Texas T Distributor. All day long. Struggle.
Should this one run counter-clockwise? I could have sworn that the Atwater-Kent did go clockwise. I had to change the spiral cut gear for...
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