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By Jim Hycner on Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 03:48 pm:I picked up my first Model T this past fall and it has been a learning experience to say the least. I've been a car guy guy since I could walk but this is totally different. I met some of the nicest people along the way and have had tremendous help from two local Model T guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW8C9RTSP6k
Here is a link to getting it running. I had it all together and the two local experts came over and adjusted the coils, timer and carb. The T fired up in a few seconds and purred like a kitten. A little more work and it's ready for the road.
By Don Booth@ Bay City, Mi on Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 04:07 pm:Congrads Jim !! That looks and sounds great.
Nice job !
By Dennis Halpin on Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 04:12 pm:The old girl sounds great. 
By Norman T. Kling on Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 04:22 pm:Henry would be proud of you. Good that it purrs. Hopefully you will soon be able to enjoy driving it.
Norm
By Doug Money - Braidwood, IL on Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 06:05 pm:One thing to remember, if it hasn't run since 1947 it probably has babbitt thrust washers in the rear end. Better check.
By Jim Hycner on Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 07:22 pm:Doug, the rear end is apart and it did have babbitt thrust washers. This forum has been a life saver on information.
By Wayne Sheldon, Grass Valley, CA on Monday, January 21, 2013 - 12:15 am:Congratulations!
Drive carefully, and enjoy! W2
By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Monday, January 21, 2013 - 12:30 am:Sounds good. You're right, it's totally different. Fortunately we have books, and it ain't brain surgery. Good fun. You're going to enjoy driving it.
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