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  1. Model T Ford Specifications

  2. Model T Engine Serial Numbers

  3. Driving a Model T

  4. Model T Ford Engine (Cutaway View)

  5. Links For Model T Parts Suppliers

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Model T Ford Specifications in 1909

The following information was gathered from the "Model T Advance Catalog," printed 1908. The data below is for American made cars.

Motor 4 cylinder, 4 cycle 20 h. p. 3 3/4 in. bore, 4 in. stroke. Cylinders cast in one block with water jackets
Ignition Ford magneto generator, low tension, direct connected to engine drive.
Carburetor Float feed automatic with dash adjustment.
Transmission Ford spur planetary, bathed in oil, - all gears from heat treated Vanadium steel, silent and easy in action.
Lubrication Combination splash and gravity system-simple and sure. Insures against insufficient or excessive lubrication.
Clutch Multiple steel discs, operating in oil. All forward speeds are controlled by foot pedal. Reverse by hand lever. Spark and throttle under steering wheel.
Final Drive By cardon shaft with single universal joint to bevel drive gears in live rear axle. Ford three point system (patented in all countries) with all moving parts enclosed in dust proof casing, running in oil. Vanadium steel throughout.
Front Axle One piece drop forging in I-beam section, specially treated, Vanadium steel.
Steering By Ford reduction gear system; irreversible.
Brakes 2 sets. (a) Service band brake on transmission; (b) Internal expanding brakes in rear hub drums.
Wheels Artillery wood type. Hubs extra long.
Tires Pneumatic; rear 30 x 3 1/2 inches, front 30 x 3 inches.
Springs Front and rear, semi-elliptic.
Wheel Base 100 in., tread 56 in.; 60 in. for Southern roads where ordered.
Gas Tank 10 gallons. Cylindrical gasoline tank mounted directly on frame.
Standard Equipment Side oil lamps, tail lamp, tube horn and gas lamp brackets. Touring Car and Roadster ironed for top.
Weight 1200 lbs.
Price $850, F.O.B., Detroit, Mich.

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Ford Model T Engine Serial Numbers

The following chart shows engine serial numbers recorded
for each year the Ford Model T was produced. These
numbers were the years the cars was built and not the model.

1908 1 - 309
1909 310 - 14161
1910 14162 - 34900
1911 34901 - 88900
1912 88901 - 183563
1913 183564 - 408347
1914 408348 - 656063
1914 656064 - 1028313
1916 1028314 - 1614516
1917 1614517 - 2449179
1918 2449180 - 2831426
1919 2831427 - 3659971
1920 3659972 - 4698419
1921 4698420 - 5638071
1922 5638072 - 6953071
1923 6953072 - 9008371
1924 9008372 - 10999900
1925 10999901 - 12990076
1926 12990077 - 14619254
1927 14619254 - 15007033

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Learning To Drive A Model T Ford

When driving the Model T Ford you used three pedals on the floor in front of the driver, two levers on the steering column, and one floor lever to the left of the driver.

With an average top speed of 30 miles per hour and brakes that by todays standards are unacceptable, Model T's and modern highways do not mix. Model T's were designed to drive on dirt roads that were usually rutted and washboarded and they did an excellent job, but they don't accelerate or brake fast enough to be effective in today's traffic.

The floor lever puts the car in neutral while in the upright position.

Depressing the pedal on the left side puts the car in first gear if the floor lever is up.

With the floor lever pushed forward and the left pedal released the car is in second gear.

The middle pedal puts the car in reverse gear when it is depressed and of course should only be done when the car isn't moving.

The pedal on the right side is the brake. You must remember, however that the Model T brakes stop the car by squeezing bands around a drum in the transmission, rather then having individual braking devices on each wheel like a modern car.

When the floor lever is all the way back (and the left pedal is not depressed) it acts as the emergency brake.

The right side lever on the steering column is the throttle control that governs the cars speed. The lever on the left side of the steering column is the spark advance that needs to be advanced when the car's speed is increased.


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MODEL T FORD ENGINE (Cutaway View)

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Model T Ford Parts Suppliers

This list of companies that supply parts for Model T Fords is provided as a service to Internet viewers worldwide. Being listed on this web page does not imply endorsement by this web site or any club. If your company is not listed here and you would like to be listed, please e-mail the necessary information.

Suppliers with Web Sites
Click on logo or name to go to their web site
Coker Tires for Vintage Cars This site contains our product line of vintage tires. A detailed chart of specifications, pricing, photos and ordering information is provided for each brand. Vintage Tire Hotline 1-800-251-6336. Local (423) 265-6368. Fax (423) 756-5607
funproj.jpg Fun Projects Inc. Electronic voltage regulators, rebuilt pinion spools, brass magneto posts, running board truss rods and early brake rod supports.
Send e-mail to: piewagon@funprojects.com
Fun Projects, Inc., 37W222 Route 64, Suite 164, St. Charles, IL 60175-1000 Call (630)584-1471
J & M Machine 40 Mt. Vickery Road, Southborough, MA 01772. We are a fully equipped facility with modern equipment and we do engines from around the world. Call (508) 460-0733. E-mail: sales@jandm-machine.com
Lang's Old Car Parts We specialize in Model T parts only and have one of the most complete catalogs available including New, New Old Stock, and Used Model T Parts. Free catalog available on-line. Lang's Old Car Parts, 202 School Street, Winchendon, MA 01475. Orders: 1-800 T-PARTS-1, Fax (978) 297-2126.
Mac's Antique Auto Parts Quality Parts for Early Ford cars (1909 - 1972) Good supply of NOS and used parts. Complete inventory of reproduction parts. Free 112 page catalog, order via e-mail or call toll free: (800) 777-0948 in the U.S. and Canada. Fax (716) 433-1172.
Obsolete Ford Parts, Inc. 8701 South I-35, Oklahoma City, OK 73149. Manufacturer and Supplier of Quality Ford Parts. Inquiries: 405-631-3933, Fax 405-637-6815. Toll-Free Order Desk 1-800-654-3247 (Orders only, please)
Red Hook Restorations Makers of NEV-R-WEAR Woven KEVLAR Transmission Band Linings and the steam bent bows for the FORD MODEL T.
498 Primrose Hill Rd., Rhinebeck, NY 12572. Call 914-876-4800.
E-mail: oldford@worldnet.att.net "Frank Iaccino".
Sacramento Vintage Ford, Inc. A full line parts supplier of Model T Ford parts 1909-1927. Including sheetmetal, tune-up parts, manuals, chassis, fuel system, electrical wiring harnesses, top parts, body wood, cooling system parts, spark coils and more. 2484 Mercantile Drive, Rancho Cordova, Ca. 95742-6200. Toll free order desk 888-4-BANGER or 888-422-6437. Technical line 916-853-2244, fax 916-853-2299 and e-mail at mailto:Vintageford@aol.com
John W. Stoltz Company 4625 Old Agnes Road, Weatherford, TX 76088-8118. Model T Ford speedometers, distributor, modern bearings, accessories. Call 817-613-9233, FAX 817-613-9252
E-mail:
jws@fastlane.net
Texas T Parts from H & R Services, 3936 Wagon Road, Dickinson, Texas 77539. Voice & Fax: 1-281-337-1206 Call Toll-free: 1-800-337-6977 (Orders only, please)
T-Nuts Model T Ford Parts Co. 923 Bonham Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403 Hours: (Eastern) Mon-Fri 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Sat-Sun 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
E-mail: tnuts@bellsouth.net Bill Eads.
The JV Group Automobile Interiors 12 Myers Lane, Hyde Park, NY 12538. Call (914) 229 7828 or1-800-385-9607. Interior Kits for the Model T. Kits include covers for cushions, backrests and panels for doors with all necessary hardware for attaching as well as stuffing materials. E-mail: viaccino@worldnet.att.net, "Vincent A. Iaccino".
David Currier's Horseless Carriage Co.
247 Clay Hill Road, Cape Heddick, ME 03902
Phone: 207.361.1022
Replacement commercial bodies for Model T Ford chassis.
FORD'S FABULOUS T,
 the best video "T" party you'll ever attend! This brand-new video is a delight to all T lovers. $29.95 plus $3.00 shipping.Dave Parker Productions
P.O. Box 1671, Los Altos, CA 94023
650.948.7818
Full Line Parts Suppliers
Chaffin's Garage, Inc.
1939 S. Main St.
Corona, CA 91720
Call (909) 735-4791		 We stock a complete line of quality new parts for the Model T Ford. We also manufacture and distribute Ruckstell Axle Parts.
Free 130 page catalog.
Gaslight Auto Parts, Inc.
P.O. Box 291-V
Urbana, Ohio 43078
Call (937) 652-2145
Fax (937) 652-2147		 Manufacturers & Distributors of 1909-48 FORD Parts
Catalogue $2.00
Joyce's
Model A & T Parts
P. O. Box 70
3906 Bliss-Spillar Road
Manchaca, TX 78652
Orders: (800) 221-7603
Inquiries: (512) 282-1196		 We carry all parts for the Ford "A" and "T" cars. New, used, NOS.
Mark Auto Company, Inc.
Layton, NJ 07851
Call (201) 948-4157
Fax (201) 948-5458		 Model T & A Ford Parts from Mark are the best you can buy.
Free catalog
Smith and Jones
Antique Ford Parts
1 Biloxi Square
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 882-8500 or (803) 882-8502
Fax (803) 882-8477 Order: (800) 422-1928		 Specializing in Model A and Model T Parts
96 page Catalogue $2.50
Snyder's Antique
Auto Parts, Inc.
12925 Woodworth Rd.
New Springfield, OH 44443
Call (330) 549-5313
Fax (330) 549-2211		 Complete Line of New Model T and Model A Parts. Same day shipping. Serving the hobby for over 35 years. Specializing in quality American parts.
Free catalog
T Connection
707 Cape Breton
Vista, CA 92084
Call Craig French
(888) 727-8432		 Model "T" Ford Parts, Service, and Restoration. Write or call for free catalog. Toll Free Order number: (888) 727-8432. FAX number: (760) 727-8421.
Tuckett Brothers
Marstonfields
North Marston, Buckingham
MK18 3PG, UK
Call 011 44 129667 0500
Fax 011 44 129667 0730		 Europes Leading Model T Ford Specialists. We stock, buy and sell Model T parts and vehicles. Ask for Neil. E-mail: neil.tuckett@virgin.net
Specialized Parts Suppliers
R. V. Anderson
3515 Route 62
Kennedy, NY
14747
Call (716) 267-5142 		Restoration services: magnetos, transmissions, magnet charging, ignition coils (specializing in early coil units), complete reproduction Heinze coils, Heinze coil points, some other parts and tools supplied.
E-mail: rmande9023@madbbs.com
Registration holders that fit the steering column. 100% leather with leather straps, nickel buckle and rivets. Fits up to 8-1/2-inch circumference column. $9.99 plus $2.50 shipping. "By George" Enterprise. 1211 Wesley Lane. Auburn, CA 95603.mailto:tenlizzie@jps.net
Big Flats Rivet Co.
P.O. Box 100
Big Flats, NY
14814-0100
Call 607-562-3501
Fax 607-562-3711 		We have been supplying original style rivets to the antique car hobby since 1980. We sell kits for Model T's and tools for installation. Jim & Pat Dix.
E-mail: bfrivet@ibm.net
Bill Hirsch
396 Littleton Ave
Newark, NJ 07103
Call (800) 828-2061
Fax (201) 642-6161		 Upholstery - all models - 1922-27. Carpet - all models - 1922-27. Convertible top kits - 1915-27. Leather for all models.
Call, Write or FAX for Free Samples
Brassworks
289 Prado Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Call (800) 342-6759
Fax (805) 544-5615		 Original Specification Radiators for Model N, R, S, and T Fords. Livingston V, and Super V Radiators. Custom Radiator Restorations.
Free catalog
Lucas Automobile
Antique Tires
2850 Temple Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
(800) 952-4333
Fax (310) 595-0381
2141 West Main
Springfield, OH 45504
(800) 735-0166
Fax (513) 325-1900		 World's Largest Stock of Vintage Car Tires. Denman, Firestone, Goodyear, Lucas, and 10 others. 200 sizes. Free catalog
Mr. "T"s Timer Service
22646 O'Connor
St. Clair Shores, MI 48080
Call Bob Thompson
(810) 775-3537		 Anderson Timers Rebuilt. Repair Parts & Kits for Anderson - Anco.
East or West - Our Timers are the best.
O'Neal Antique Upholstery
549 W. Indianola Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44511
Call (330) 788-6504		 BRASS COVERS for Model T
Piranio's Antique
Automotive
PO Box 389
319 W Walnut
Celina, TX 75009 		We have recently bought Bob Booher's business and we do babbitt and have Model A and Model T parts.
Call (972) 382-2742 or FAX (972) 382-2542
Send e-mail to: piraniosantiqueauto@waymark.net
Rajo-Overheads
Pete Laughon
10711 Prince Lane
La Mesa, CA 91941		 Rajo Overheads for T-Fords now available. Both 4-valve & 8-valve kits. Put real power into your Model T.
RJ Restorations
Randy Johnson
8220 Palladay Rd.
Elverta, CA 95626-9623
Call (916) 991-4006		 Model T Ford 12 volt Generators and Regulators
Rocky Mountain
Brake Co. Inc.
39810 Bella Vista Road
Temecula, CA 92592
Call (909) 676-1746
Fax (909) 694-9932
Orders: (888) 786-7728		 Quality and low cost for the finest mechanical brake on the market as an era accessory for the Model T.
Rocky Mountain
Machine Co.
1020 W Woodmen Road
Colorado Springs,
CO 80919
Call (719) 594-9311		 The Final Answer band linings. Made of 100% Dupont Kevlar woven like the original cotton bands. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Ron Patterson
8 Olde Surrey Lane
Medway, MA 02053
Call (508) 533-5222		 Model T Ford Ignition Coils and Generators repaired, rebuilt & tested.
Ron's Machine Shop
4995 Cinncinnati-Brookville Rd
Rt 126, P.O. Box 114
Shandon, Ohio 45063
Call 513-738-7353		 We rebuild antique automobile engines which are mostly Model A's and T's. We also do babbit work. If you have any questions about our business or would like some work done, please call or E-mail to bkrlk@aol.com Ron Miller - Owner.
Rootlieb, Inc.
P.O. Box 1829
Turlock, CA 95381
Call (209) 632-2203		 Reproduction Sheet Metal Parts; Fenders, Hoods, Running Boards, etc. Model T Speedster kits including dropped "T" axle.
Free catalog
Rusty Iron Machine Shop
Rt. 1, Box 55A
Kingfisher, OK 73750
Call (405) 729-4438		 Babbitting and engine rebuilding. Contact: Fred Jones at e-mail: modelt@pldi.net
Snyder's Antique
Engine and Machine
P.O. Box 321
421 East Hwy 180
Albany, TX 76430
Call (915) 762-2990		 Engines Babbitted and Rebuilt. Owner John Snyder.
Staf Ford T Services
130 Old Oaken Bucket Road
Scituate, MA 02066-4435
Call (617) 545-4227		 Model T Ford Coil Tester. $99.95
The Vintage Wheel Shop
George Garrigan
19842 Via Redondo
Sonora, CA 95370
Call (209) 533 0468		 New wood for your old wheels. Any make automobile. Over 5,000 wheels built since 1965.
Universal Tire
Co., Inc.
987 Stony Battery Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Call 1-800-233-3827
Fax 717-898-0949		 Tires for yout "T". Universal "T Drivers", Ribs, & Smooths,
30x3 and 30x 3 1/2. (Blackwall only)
Watts Clutch
HC 71, Box 92 E
Burns, OR 97720
Call (541) 573-3720		 Watts Clutch eliminates clutch drag. Watts grease seals stop rear axle leaks.


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