Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-16-2019, 04:23 PM
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Re: Firewall oiler
Most go on the passenger side, where the oil filler is too. Mount on firewall, away from any moving things like the choke adjust.
And be sure to mount low enough so the oil can spout can't hit...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
07-17-2019, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
07-17-2019, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 380
Re: Model T dash color ans dash light
The dash is to be body color. The under cowl gas tank is black.
Factory original dash lamps have to be found on line, eBay or Model T facebook, or at swaps. They were new in either black raven...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-13-2019, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Re: 24 or 25?
Herm is correct, fenders can be the better tip off.
But then, if the T has been molested then that is moot. Most times you can sleuth the chassis and fasteners to see what is likely from the...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-13-2019, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 700
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-11-2019, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,572
Re: 24 or 25?
Most all the feature you have noted are 1924 model year. The carb shows '24 needle valve control, the tea cup tail lamp mounted to license plate is '24, deflectors on upper floor boards were on...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-25-2019, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Steering column circumference?
Here are the dimensions of the T steering column.
Lang's sells both a brass and an alum version of the monocle frame. The bracket will have relief for the horn tube.
Years ago used the...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-21-2019, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 592
Re: Trans. oil filter
Just over size the holes to what you like, I used a step drill and made the center tiny holes larger, in steps.
As for the magnet, your choice, most of the screens come with them. But a...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-21-2019, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 742
Re: Cowl vent springs...
That spring isn't repro as little demand for a ventilator spring, at least you have the other side one, take it to your hardware store and they have box or drawer of springs and find something that...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-20-2019, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 592
Re: Trans. oil filter
The oil screen is a great item, and use it. Have one with magnet, others without, but removed that magnet from reported displaced magnet that was chewed into the bushings of the triple gears!
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-02-2019, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,308
Re: Old A owner with a T question...
Has been done before. Model A engine, but no A trans, instead an adapter was machined to put the A block to the T planetary transmission.
Major issues to fix, removing A water pump at front, as...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
12-30-2018, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 660
Re: Special tools
That band combo tool isn't chained to the transmission. The U piece for the band ears is chained to the band wrench. That is because any thing, wrench size or smaller, like band nuts and band...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
12-02-2018, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,841
Re: Rear Axle Housing woes
With worn hub taper or worn axle taper, the hub can go too deep onto the axle, with issue of the inside of the brake drum or hub nuts that hold the brake drum to the wheel impinging on the brake...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-06-2018, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,453
Re: UHaul open car hauler for a Model T?
jwilliams
IMO removing the hood is overkill, unless its the early alum. ones. If the hood hooks work, then all 4 corners are secured. If in doubt, pull a pair bungee cords over the hood and...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
11-02-2018, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 799
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-29-2018, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 799
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-25-2018, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,480
Re: TT build
Try to re-position that magneto plug. You really need to have the outlet point exactly to the driver's side, not rearward as it is now.
The oil is slung up and in concentric with the hogshead,...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-23-2018, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 931
Re: Firing order
The engine mount coil box is different from the cowl box wires to the plugs. The cowl box Left to Right is 1-2-3-4 to the plugs.
The engine mount '26-'27 is Left to Right 4-3-2-1 to the...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-18-2018, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,709
Re: how many 1908 model Ts exist today?
Approx. less than a dozen.
Fordchanged the design, believed today after about 500-750 Model T’s were built, asit wasn’t one of Henry Ford’s ‘Better Ideas’! And owners did change them, with...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-18-2018, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 643
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-15-2018, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 650
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-15-2018, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 907
Re: Rad stuffing
Curious, 'bout the only reason to think of is the previous owner got fed up with a rattling busted loose soldered baffle, and poked the rope down to tamp out the noise!
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-11-2018, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 657
Re: Mod T tires
Since you have 30" x 3 1/2" then those are clincher tires, and fit to a clincher rim.
Ford in 1926 with the new Improved Car model, did supply 30" x 3 1/2" demountable all around on the low ...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-11-2018, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 657
Re: Mod T tires
Factory tire size back in the day was measured as 'overall height' so the wire wheel or wood spoke balloon tires were 29" x 4.40"
Today we measure tires by the wheel rim diameter. The...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-28-2018, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 643
Re: Roadster
Correct, a steel shell was placed over the new low hood radiator in 1917, that steel shell is painted the standard Ford color :>)
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