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I run a Marvel Scheibler on my T speedster the short answer is yes. Craig.

Hi Tim, Is this T new to you or have you had it a while? Was it OK and then this started this. By the three adjustments you mean the finger screws and it sounds like you are not afraid to tear into things. RedModelT is correct check to make sure the release collar is moving and the link is...

Hi Jeff, Dizzy bushings will cause a random miss fire, Check the color of your plugs if they indicate a lean condition then the mixture could be a issue. I find that my T will run with the mixture screwed all the way in on my model A marvel carb but is to lean to run real well at low altitudes...

Charles, Look for a copy of the Dyke's Automotive Encyclopedia. They have a small section on home & commercial shop layouts. look for a later issue, mine is a third edition 1914 so it's pre WW1. If you have never had the opportunity to look through a Dyke's find someone that has one, they are...

1957 to 1979 Assorted Ford car & truck service specifications books. Ford service forum training manuals.1955-carb & A-C, 1957 Trans., rear axle, carb. 1958 Alt. & A-C, 1959 4x4, Auto Trans. carb, 1960 truck carb, power brakes $ auto trans, 1961 T Bird power steering Ford brakes, C-3 auto trans...

I will assume you have wood wheel hubs, There are adapters that will give you a Model A bolt pattern. You can put A hubs on the fronts are not a big job but the rears are ( I've only seen one car with A rear hubs) Keep in mind that A wheels mount to both the hub & drum for support. There is a...

The 26-27 T park brakes are much larger than the earlier park brake. There is a outfit ( Model T Ranch ) that makes a equalizer to connect the park brake to the brake paddle so they can be used as a service brake. There are mixed revews on how well they work.

If you are going to replace the spokes in a wheel it is usually easier to replace all of them so they are all the same length. Otherwise the new spokes will leave the old ones loose. Remember the whole load of the car is supported on just a few spokes at a time. The steering, brakes & your...

If you are going to replace the spokes in a wheel it is usually easier to replace all of them so they are all the same length. Otherwise the new spokes will leave the old ones loose. Remember the whole load of the car is supported on just a few spokes at a time. The steering, brakes & your...