Model T power unit video You Tube

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Donnie Brown North Central Arkansas on Saturday, November 25, 2017 - 09:42 pm:

Stumbled across this video of a Model T power unit. There has been some discussion of them here before. Someone commented in the notes that it is a Thieman unit. I have one just like it. Mine is a Montgomery Ward "Trail Blazer" power unit. But Thieman may have been the original maker, as Montgomery Ward just re-badged someone elses units with their "Trail Blazer" trade name. The one in the video has the correct hood, brackets, and gas tank, as well as the notched plate on the low pedal to lock it into low gear. It appears complete except for the governor fan and throttle controls. Just thought someone may want to see a almost complete unit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPMpBYsFfDo


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Vern (Vieux Carre) on Saturday, November 25, 2017 - 10:26 pm:

Too bad the water pump is leaking.
leaky water pump


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Duey_C-west central, MN on Saturday, November 25, 2017 - 10:27 pm:

I have one of those exact wheel chocks (water pumps) on the 19 in my 24.
Every so often, ya gotta make sure the shaft will turn instead of slip the belt.
Great video!
That thing starts up just like it should. What a sweetheart!
Thieman?... I thought they were more a model A thing. I'd love to see a T powered Thieman. If they exist.
:-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By kep on Saturday, November 25, 2017 - 10:40 pm:

Runs well, Starts so easy. But they didn't show the gears operating.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John Noonan - Norton, MA. on Saturday, November 25, 2017 - 11:09 pm:

What a great little unit that still sounds great. I sure wish i could hand crank my T like that with such ease. :-) Thanks for posting Donnie.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Matt the Headlight Lens Guy n California on Sunday, November 26, 2017 - 12:22 am:

Nice!!! One of those pulleys is on my wish list;)

Matt


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Kenneth W DeLong on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - 08:16 pm:

Thank you!!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Vaughn - Lincoln, NE on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - 08:26 pm:

I have one like it that is branded "Atlas" and was sold by Sears. Mine even has the Atlas branded on the radiator shroud where "Ford" is usually branded.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Adam Doleshal on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - 10:35 pm:

There is a very correct Theiman unit in the museum of speed in Nebraska.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Duey_C-west central, MN on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 12:45 am:

Adam, is it T powered or A powered? There's a few around here but only A powered... :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Eric Hylen- Central Minnesota on Friday, December 01, 2017 - 01:37 pm:

A couple of years ago. I picked up a cart and pulley identical to this one at Chickasha. Hopefully, I'll find time this winter to put my spare motor on it and fabricate a radiator mounting bracket. The thing sure looks cool when it's running.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Adam Doleshal on Saturday, December 02, 2017 - 05:02 am:

Duey, I’ve never seen an A motor on a cart with a pulley on it. This is a power unit, not a tractor. I think you are thinking about a Theiman tractor.


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