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    3:1 gear question

    Yes
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    Flat washers? Wha's up

    1. Aluminum head? It is standard practice to use hardened washers to keep the bolts from digging into the head. 2. Bolts too long? It is amazing what you will find that some people have done for low dollar repairs.
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    steering wheel

    Your best bet is to contact Jim Guinn at the contact that Dirttrack provided. I sent my fat man wheel to him a couple of years ago and he did a very nice, and reasonablly priced, rim to custom fit it. There are so many minor variations in the rims that I would not take a chance on trying to...
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    1915-16 steering box model t

    Most any later year will work. On my '16 I wanted to use 5-1 steering gears, so I used the shaft, gears and lower housing from a '27. The nickel plating was weak anyhow, so I buffed the remaining plating off. The only visible difference in housings is the cover. The threads are all the same...
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    What year is most correct?

    Parts for what? If you are trying to build a car from these parts I would be looking at a 1916. A lot of later parts (particularly the body) will easily interchange. The '14 axle could be used to trade for something else you need, and you could install a relatively cheap later small drum rear...
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    Engine balancing

    Triple gears can be a mile apart on balancing as well, even in a set that came from an original transmission
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    runs for a few minutes perfect, then starts to pop and crack alittle until it stalls

    Adding to the gas flow idea. I check gas flow by holding at least a pint container under the carb drain (large white plastic fast food drink cups are nice). Open the carb drain valve and let the gas flow. You should see a steady flow of gas. I let the drink cup get about half full before...
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    Hood Fit on 25 TT

    That is also a good indication of a bent (sagging) frame. Relatively common on passenger car frames. Not so sure on truck frames.
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    Model T Roadster question

    It has to be 1925 or earlier. The 1926 roadster body had two opening doors
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    Front spring pad ?

    The leather type is thicker, and may last longer. The important thing is to use some kind of pad between the spring and crossmember.
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    magneto magnets question

    To set magnet height use a micrometer to check the height from the magnet clamp to the ring gear. You can get all of the magnets within 0.005 really easy this way.
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    1916 Model T Hood

    No. I can knock the pins out, box it, and ship via parcel post. It is a steel hood.
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    1916 Model T Hood

    Sorry, no. The 1916 is the last of the brass radiators, while the 1917 has the first of the steel radiator shells. The hood profile is totally different
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    engine removal from a 1915

    First, You need to remove the firewall brackets and firewall. Once those parts are out of the way it will be a breeze to remove the engine. Second, I bend a small piece of tin to fit under the pan ear, above the frame rail. Spread a little grease on the top of the frame rail, and with the...
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    engine removal from a 1915

    Is this the original engine, or does it have a starter? There can be a pretty good size difference in complexity. I agree that it is best to remove the firewall, then you have lots of room to get the engine out.
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    1916 Model T Hood

    Solid 1916 steel Model T hood in primer for delivery to Chickasha next week. A steal at $50. Also have several cracked low cylinder heads, various forms of freeze cracks. $25 each. Ron Dupree
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    Parts for Delivery to Chickasha

    For delivery at Chickasha-1913 to 1917 touring rear bows with original wood $150 - Overland front axle looks like heavy duty Model T axle complete, nice, tight bushings has T spring perches installed $200 - one man top bows, unknown application $25 - several model A and Model T crankshafts $40...
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    One piece valve/tappet cover question

    Van Dyck, You have an earlier engine. Like stevests says, that engine should have two doors, and the area between the vertical walls between cyls 3 and 4 will be open, but the valve chamber area will be sealed. The oval hole in the one piece valve cover is for the NH carburetor linkage to...
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    Help with 1920 T Touring /Basket

    Get a reprint of the original Ford service manual from any of the parts dealers. At the front of the service manual they go step by step through the assembly of a car from parts. This is the most important book to get. Other good books are 'The Model T Ford Owner" by Murry Fahenstock. Has a...
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    Chikashay swap

    I will be coming to buy parts, but have Model T cranks and flywheels, as well as Model A cranks. Will you have a spot on the grounds?
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