Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-30-2023, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,210
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-24-2023, 01:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,260
Re: Driving Slow in a T
A big thing with long pulls in low pedal is you tend to let up a little which can cause the bands to slip and all the negative effects of that. After driving a while you'll have a feel for the...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
09-23-2023, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,260
Re: Driving Slow in a T
To add a little here, we just finished a tour in the mountains where we pulled steep grades that required low pedal for several miles. One grade was 6 miles in low pedal with the Warford in low also....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-06-2023, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,303
Re: Cracked Fan!!
What about the four blade fans? Also I'm running a C head and a three bolt pump, will the new aluminum fan fit this pump shaft?
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
08-30-2023, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,393
Re: Thinking of getting a Model T
Buy the best car you can afford, then plan on going through every component over a winter. It's good to know what you really have. Outboard aux brakes are a must. One of my T's got new babitt in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-02-2023, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Re: Borg Warner OD No Reverse?
The cable has enough travel to two block the lever to the milled stop of the case. I pulled it down and everything inside looks good. The sprag clutch is in nice shape the gears have sharp edges, no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2023, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,100
Borg Warner OD No Reverse?
I have a Borg Warner OD in my '29 Coupe that has stopped working in reverse. The cable is out and should be in direct. It worked when I got the car several months ago. More info, It is wired using...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2021, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,628
Re: Voltage regulator
Check with Texas T/ Birdhaven I think they bought Fun Projects line. I'd heard there were production delays. Maybe call, nice folks.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2021, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Re: Twin Wheel A
Yes, that's the RHD Phaeton and yes that's a T wheel. We had a lot of fun.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-14-2021, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Twin Wheel A
The county road finally froze up so we made a break for it in the '31 A. I set my sister in law up with her own steering wheel so she felt in control, it is her car after all. Anyhow it's home and in...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-10-2021, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,404
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2021, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,789
Re: RH Drive Model A
Yes, it has the top, bows and side curtains all in great shape. He is also throwing in two carbs, a spare wheel and four new tires and tubes. Cleaning out all his "A" stuff.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2021, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,789
Re: RH Drive Model A
Thought I'd post a couple of photos of the car in question. After sitting for 6 months it just fired right off. Have to wait for the ground to freeze again next week to get it out to the pavement to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2021, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,789
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-28-2021, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Re: Adding air filter?
I'm using two types, one is the spring loaded foam unit and the other has a casting that allows use of a K&N element. The K&N unit came on my speedster so I don't know where you can find one. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,789
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-27-2021, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Re: Adding air filter?
I run a lot of logging roads and I run an air filter on all my T's. After a 500 mile tour most of which is dirt you'd be amazed how much crap that filter catches.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2021, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,789
RH Drive Model A
I'm looking at a '30 right hand drive model A Touring. Older restoration, runs good, very good top and seats with side curtains. Pretty solid car. What is a reasonable price? This car came up from...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-15-2021, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,739
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
10-27-2020, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,502
Re: Dip Stick
I have a dip stick on one T and it's real handy. As to the sight glass, one of our members had a rock kick out from a front tire and broke his. We were 20 miles back in the sticks. McGiver would...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
04-08-2019, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 18
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Re: 12 volt Motel T
Some of the guys in the Spokane club run the spring on the battery ground. No energized spring to insulate. I'm running that set up on one of my 12v cars, works fine. Just another approach.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-19-2019, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,139
Re: MTFCofA forum
It's all working good for me now after a few glitches. I got some pictures loaded to the Gallery tonight. I'm liking it.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-05-2019, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,066
Re: Failed valve spring retainer (cup washer)
Jim, I have done three motors now with Chevy 350 exhaust valves. I used Model T springs, Ford 8N tractor spring retainers and Chevy keepers. As stated you will need to ream the guides and use...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-03-2019, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,066
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
01-01-2019, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,871
Re: Old A owner with a T question...
I'm running a KC Warford in my 27 Tudor. Best option for a T. It has a under, direct and over drive. You effectively have a four speed although you can split them. I run a Ruckstell in my 26...
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