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Hi everyone, I’ve got a 26 Model T roadster pickup and 1930 A cabriolet. I store them in a two car garage attached to my house but there is no entrance from the garage to the house. There has always been a strong gas smell in my garage fri, these cars, especially stein after I fill up. I had a...

I had a radiator leak for a period of time (now resolved), but it left some rust issues as seen in the picture. What’s the best way to deal with this? Do I need to blast and repaint, or can just sand and do the same? What’s the best way forward? Amateur enthusiast here. Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone - I’m trying to replace my Model A temperature gauge. The bolt where it enter is stuck. Attached is a photo. I can’t get it to budge at all. I’m an amateur and was wondering if there are any tricks to remove it. I do have a portable torch I could use to heat it but thought that...

My 26 T just started with a radiator leak. I can’t seem to locate where it’s coming from. I let the car idle in the driveway for 20 minutes and it didn’t leak. Then I took it around the block and the leak started again. The level of fluid is not near the baffle. It doesn’t seem to be leaking...

Took my 26 roadster out the other day just for a very short drive. I had a little smoke (or I think vapor) coming from the radiator. The levels were fine before and after driving and it wasn’t overloaded either. I was worried that maybe the engine was running too hot. A friend recommended...

I’ve got a 1930 Model A. When I got it about 8 years ago the previous owner had installed a temperature gauge. It’s underneath the steering column. The engine has been running hot and a friend of mine suggested that perhaps the gauge itself is bad. I was thinking of replacing it. We’ve tried...

These are the interior door panels on my 26 T. They’re basically cardboard. Are these what are supported to be in my T? Do the make replacements? Do they make anything better and maybe with pockets? Interested in what a 26 roadster came with stock. I checked Langs and didn’t see anything. Thank you!

I’ve been wrestling with starter issues for weeks. First my Bendix broke. Got that fixed and leaned a lot about repairing starters! Now my starter button is in the frizz. It smoked a little a few times when I pushed it, then after that it would only work intermittently, and now not at all. Is...

I’ve been having started woes (broken Bendix - now fixed), glowing red exhaust manifold (maybe just a too retarded spark) and have yet another question for the forum. I just changed out my oil and a friend of mine said that I might consider adding ZDDP. I don’t know much about this. Is this...

Hi everyone, I’ve posted in this before but I’m hoping for a little more clarity on what exactly is happening with my 26 T. A few months ago I noticed when I was done driving that my exhaust manifold was glowing red hot like lava, even if after a short drive. I posted in this a was give advice...

My 26 T roadster starter is broken. I don’t know much about starters but thought maybe the Bendix spring broken. I bought a replacement kit off of Langs for about 100$, includes everything, not just the spring. The spring in my starter is actually ok, but the entire mechanism that sits on the...

Just fixed a broken fan in my A. Runs great! Took it out and at one point it stalled out and I never figured out why. Had to let it sit for a few minutes and then I got it going again and got back home. This got me thinking: a friend of mine told me that you can buy “starter” fluid to help an...

Been having so many issues with my 26 T roadster pickup! Went to start the other day and electric starter locked up. Tried to crank and that was locked up too. Car won’t even roll out of the garage. I read this could be due to a stuck bendix on the electric starter. I removed the Bendix housing...

My A has a terrible vibration! I found out that the engine fan broke and about half of it is gone. I bought a new one an thought it would be an easy swap, but it looks like a have to take off the radiator. I found an old thread about this but are there any good YouTube videos or instructions for...

Well, I think my 26 T roadster pickup electric start just died. It’s happened once before. I went to crank start it, which I almost never do and couldn’t get it going. Truthfully, the unit time I can crank start it is if I take it out and stop for gas. After I fill up I’ll crank it for fun and...

I bought a beat up Holley carburetor to rebuild as a way of teaching myself how they work. The one I got is pretty seized up. What’s the best way to loosen the flaps? One is stuck and one works. Should I place in an ultrasonic bath? I’ve never done this before so any help would be great. Thank...

Can someone explain to me how the fuel mixture works on a 26 T? I don’t really understand how to adjust it for starting and also normal driving. How do I adjust it to start when it is cold out as well? Are there any good resources for learning how a T carburetor functions? Thank you!

Hi everyone, I’ve got a model T 1926 roadster pickup. I was wondering if someone could recommend a trickle charger for me to use over the winter. I try to take it out about once a week and sometimes in the winter months the battery takes a hit. Any recommendations would be much appreciated...

Hi everyone, I’ve got a 26 Ford Model T pickup. I love it but don’t drive it too much. Battery died and need a recommendation for a new one. Currently have a NAPA and been through two of them. Can anyone recommend another brand? Thank you! I believe it’s a 6v but I’m not sure - not an expert...

Hi everyone, I’ve got a 26 Model T roadster pickup, wooden wheels. I’ve got a flat and I’ve never changed a tire before. I’ve got a spare but it doesn’t have the wooden spokes inside. I want an extra spare with wooden spokes. Where can a get one and is there a way to mount it to the car? It’s...