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Sheeesh, the guy was just trying to be helpful and frankly I found it to be just that!

Rod

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/144518591007?&bu=45097433138&ch=osgood&crd=20220423072322&emsid=e11050-m43-l1123&euid=7e563b1e4f984ebb8a70f172f613f118&mkcid=7&mkpid=0&osub=1-1&segname=11050&sojTags=ch-ch-bu-bu-osub-osub-crd-crd-segname-segname-chnl-mkcid&autorefresh=true This car is advertized as having an...

I had a brand new Bosch mechanical temp gauge still in the packaging (who knows how long I've had that laying around). Installed it in the head and am running a 190* temp consistently after about a 15 minute drive, seems about right to me.

Just saying
Rod

Dan McEachern wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 11, 2022 3:23 pm
yes you can install a temp gauge sensor in that hole. Some heads have them and some don't.

Thanks Dan.

Am I wrong in assuming that this port is for a Temp Probe? (black arrow)

Rod

Well I finally got the carburetor back and installed and was able to try out the new "Wosp" starter. Wowsers folks it is indeed as advertised and as promised weeks ago here is a video of it starting the 1915 super hopped up Racer/Speedster. https://youtu.be/oJxL2G7hvSU I've got a little dialing in t...

Did this PW back in 2016 and material costs exceeded $1500.00 two stage BC/CC If you're going for top of the line show finish or average, just remember that after care is a very important part of how that job will look after a short time. throw away them bath towels I don't know how many times I've ...

Just got my copy of the newest reprint of Ford Service, think this one is destined to be useful for us older T'ers with aging eyes :roll: The photos aren't more crisp, but at least they are larger to peer at the details. The type font is the right size. ;) IMG_0315.jpegIMG_0316.jpeg Available from ...

Dan McEachern wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 08, 2022 7:16 pm
Paint the new starter black and most folks will never know its not the original style!

My exact thought! Infact the same goes for the Alt, now where did I put that paint brush...

Not really a critic. It's your T do what you want. If i was looking @ that beauty & saw philips screws, it would loose its period correctness. Loose the 2010 era alternator & starter. Keep it, as least visually, era correct. Especially that both show. They are RADICALLY OUT OF PLACE. And unnecessar...

Not really a critic. It's your T do what you want. If i was looking @ that beauty & saw philips screws, it would loose its period correctness. Loose the 2010 era alternator & starter. Keep it, as least visually, era correct. Especially that both show. They are RADICALLY OUT OF PLACE. And unnecessar...

I agree with the nonsense part. The original question was has anyone used the starter and what they thought of it. So now the author has purchased and installed the starter I would like to know what he thinks about how it works. Later anyone interested in it can wade through the nonsense this topic...

As the OP on this thread, I'd like to ask the critics if they still think that adding this starter to this car has changed its originality (see below)? Also I bought it in this configuration and broke the Bendix thereby necessitating some kind of change! I seriously doubt that keeping the original s...

Also if you look real close, you will see one of the ring gear teeth is overlapping one of the starter teeth.

Rod, your phot appears to show what I always suspected, that small gear is always in contact with the ring gear and the connection happens inside the starter case. Sorry But it is not in contact with the ring gear, the photo is misleading. I could actually reach in an move the gear on the starter. ...

Here is a photo comparison of old and new as well as some installed photos, I've still got to wire it up. above I stated that I rotated it 180 degrees, actually on 90 degrees.

Rod

I received the Modern starter this afternoon, it fits but is tight up against the block. I understand that it can be rotated 360 degrees on its axis, but how? It didn't come with any instructions and what is on Snyders site doesn't cover rotation! :( anyone have the proceedure? Rod OK, forget the l...

I received the Modern starter this afternoon, it fits but is tight up against the block. I understand that it can be rotated 360 degrees on its axis, but how? It didn't come with any instructions and what is on Snyders site doesn't cover rotation!

anyone have the proceedure?

Rod

Larry Blair info (562) 698-4929 Tin Shed Antique Auto Repair 8949 Santa Fe Springs Rd, Whittier, CA, 90606 Frank, thanks for the contact info. I was able to talk to Larry yesterday, and he recalled the engine and how it was built. So I am now able to add more info to the engines 'build sheet". :D :...

I bought this Model T Speedster on Hemmings. It was offered by the Son of the previous owner and he didn't know much about it. The car was originally built by Pete Eastwood in Southern Cal, Pete sold it (minus the engine) to Don Small of Arizona (prior to his passing). Don had the engine built by La...

Pulled the trigger, should know by weekend if it fits and how it works? I've also had a thought on the views of some enthusiasts related to this and other non-original parts. I wonder if when considering the originality of your being, would you choose to refuse a pacemaker if so needed? Hmmmm food f...

Here's a little background on why I am considering this. First the application will be on a heavily modified engine in a speedster, so no violation of the "purist" laws of nature. I.E. If I was to remove all the existing modifications to this car there would be but three nuts and 2 cotter pins remai...

Thanks all for the replys. can anyone attach a photo of the "new" starter as it is installed? I really like the idea of this starter, but as issue I may have is this car (a 1915 Speedster) has a Franklin steering box and the clearance between it and the stock starter in minimal. The "Snyder" starter...

Is anyone using this 12v starter? How do you like it? I'm assuming you just cap off the bendix hole?

Rod

Here,s a couple of photos:

I'm going to install a "sight gauge" in the bottom petcock location. that should enable me to maintain the original oil level. BTW, this speedster was originally built by Pete Eastwood and subsequently bought and rebuilt by Don Small who had "loco Larry" build this engine. I am in the process of rep...

The 5 racer has arrived and I have mild issue: This engine has a Model “A” crank installed along with a deeper oil pan. The upper petcock was removed and a plug installed. The question is, normally you would fill tell the oil ran out of the top petcock. So is the procedure changed to fill only to th...

Hank,
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Rod

Henry K. Lee wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 26, 2021 7:43 am
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Is this speedster still available?

Rod

I just received mine and read the article on the 2019 ocean to ocean tour. Nice article, but what's up with not having a full list of participants and where they came from? It would seem like a little recognition for such a grand accomplishment would be in order.

Rod

Original Smith wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:51 pm
That photo of the school bus is awesome! Can you get more information? I'm surprised it survived so many years.

Sorry, but I didn't get the fellows name or contact info. I was hoping some on this forum might know a bit more. I'll look in the "program" to see if there is any more info.

Rod

I went to the "The Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance" this past weekend and this car was there (listed as a 1919 School Bus). I found it interesting and thought maybe you guys would as well. The owner (fellow with the hat in first photo) started it up and it ran strong). No other info as I didn't get...

Quite an accomplishment for all the particpants, however apparently not appreciated by the University of Washington. The U of W President refused to allow the intrepid travelers in "T"s to make a en mass visit with the cars to the "Drumheller Fountain" as was the destination of the original 1909 rac...

Here's another video of the idaho segment.
https://youtu.be/odSHkqjkls8

if you were unable to view the article, try it again. I subscribed to the newspaper, so it is now available to all who click on the link, at least for 24 hours - the length on my subscription.

https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/loca ... 1e24e.html

I understand that they have had some issues with WIFI and thus the delay in getting photos sent. Either way, enjoy this latest pictorial. Thanks to Thelma Huitt for taking and sending these.

Rod

Video URL
https://youtu.be/JNeO3MgpRfg

yup, today they are heading for Fort Morgan CO. If I get the photos I'll post, but I suspect they will be a bit tired after approx 280 miles on the road, I understand they left at 5:30 am today. These people have real dedication and the cars are fantastic, but we all knew that!!

Rod

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAzu3Wc6F2U&t=50s
You are traveling with my good friends "John and Thelma Huitt and they are representing Australia on this tour. They send me their photos and I post them with a slideshow app.

Enjoy
Rod

https://youtu.be/rbmn8WpdGmI

ENJOY
ROD

RalphS in NE Oregon wrote: ↑
Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:29 pm
Anybody know the schedule when they are going thru Oregon? I saw them when they stopped in Pendleton 10 years ago and would like to see them again.
Ralph

JULY 9TH PENDLETON, ORE

Rod

Here are some photos sent to me by my Aussie friends who are driving the 26 T coupe I sold them 3 years ago.
https://youtu.be/CuEpdxDHozE
The sequence is kind of fast, if you want to stop on a photo just click on it.

Enjoy Rod

Nice job, but you need another

Rod

That guy on the right looks like he's having a good day. Maybe the boss just gave him a raise........ :lol: Look closely, no tools in that smiling guy's hands, and he has them against his trousers, so might be clean. Plus, that pocket watch chain hanging free.......bet he IS the boss. :lol: Nope, t...

Everything said about it catching fire (the soaked applicator) is true! Dispose of it in a bucket of water!!!

This dealer in AZ has had several other "T's" up for sale, mostly speedsters and most of them have been of the Rootlieb body persuasion. Most are in the 20-30,000 bracket. Everyone I've looked at has the exact same floor board design. I've wondered if he is turning them out in the back room from a s...

Currently for sale on Hemmings.

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2019/04/0 ... refer=news

The 13 Modern Speedster had turn signals installed when I got it, however the switch was below the dash in front of the passenger - very unhandy and also dangerous. I have now moved it to the seat riser under the seat and to the right of the driver a skosh, now it's easily activated with my right ha...

: These are what came on the car.

Changed the E&J 1915 sidelights to correct 1913 sidelights and then converted the 13's to LED lights.

: These are the new lED lights I got on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DD772MJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Very bright

: New lights all wired up.

After much vacillating, I finally committed to painting the natural finish wheels to Red paint.

I once took the 22 yellow speedster home from my shop ~ 7 miles on the local "Belt Line" (4 lane). The speed limit is 55 mph on that stretch and most people far exceed that. I was able to keep up with most of the traffic but what was the scariest part of that little adventure was those people passin...

click on the heading on the top of this page.

Rod

Interesting thread, here’s my approach to buying cars. When I retired in 2005 I Had several cars (6) mostly Model A’s and “T”s. as of today, I still have 6 cars but not the same ones. I found out that I could go online and buy a fairly nice car, generally because the seller was downsizing or he had ...

I have a car forsale in the classifieds, how do I get it removed?
it's the huckster.

Rod

I guess it's a moot point as i have another buyer who will be using it as originally intended, no trailer.
Thanks for all the suggestions.

Rod

OK, I have already told the buyer that I had no idea if the car could pull his trailer, that is why I am asking the question. I do know there are T's out there that are being used as tow vehicles, I'm just trying to amass as much info as I can to give him, for example the Brake issue is a great begi...

I have someone interested in purchasing my 26 Huckster, he has a small covered camper I'm guessing about 1200-1600 lbs. The huckster has a fresh recently rebuilt engine and trans (about 500 miles on them). What is the general thoughts on doing this? I don't want to tell him its OK to do this if its ...

Probably doesn't count, but here is a comparison on a speedster.
I had them on this car for about 4 years, the same for the whites. the greys seemed to wear better, and never had any discoloration issues with the greys either.

Rod

ChrisB wrote: ↑
Tue Mar 05, 2019 5:19 pm
You mean something like this????

http://www.mtfca.com/suppliers/Suppliers.htm

Chris

Yup, that's the idea, didn't know it was here, maybe if there was a link on this forum?

I was just over on the Model A forum, they have a very extensive list of Model A websites that pertain to Model A restoration.
Why don't we start something similar here?
Take a look:
https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17518

Rod

I've changed the 1915 headlights to the 1913's. still thinking about the side lights.
As you can see, I've also been converting it into a fire chiefs car more on that later.

1915

A few years ago we visited the "Custer last stand" memorial in Montana. In their museum there is a display of cavalry uniforms. My first reaction was why are they showing children's uniforms? They weren't, The soldiers were that small!

Rod

I am converting the 1915 headlights to Brass 1913 headlights with the quartz/halogen conversion pieces from Chaffin. (see 1st photo.) Is the Diagram the correct wiring? (second photo). The original wiring used the blk and white wires from the switch wired directly to the bulbs (internally grounded?)...

Spring!!! What Spring???

Got this yesterday! Hey snow gods, this is Eugene for ch.... sake! Maybe I'll move back to North Dakota?

Rod

Well, I kind of understand what some of you are saying with regard to traveling (touring) among similarly equipped vehicles. However, I for one am not a tour participant (no club in Eugene) and pretty much exclusively do my T driving in the midst of everyday road hogs. SO, I greatly appreciate my la...

After replacing the HH on the 26, I has a small drip coming from the bottom of the Universal cap. I wiped it down and forced some Hylomar Blue up into it and it hasn't dripped sense. That stuff is amazing, never hardens.

Rod

I have been passing over this thread for some time now. Well BAD on me!!! If any of you have been doing the same, Bad on you!!! I just spent the last couple of hours perusing this great 'composition". IT IS ABSOLUTELY HILLARIOUS!! My better half came in the room and asked why I was crying? I think t...

Thanks Steve.

Rod

Title says it all.

I think I have fond the problem, :!: The previous owner speculated that an existing radiator leak might be traveling down the block and pan, thus ending up on the drain pipe and might be what I was seeing and concluding that it was a leaking drain plug. Made sense, so I started investigating. I clea...

Mark, Rod mentioned in another thread about oil in the cooling system and pressurized oiling. I assume oil has to get up there to lube the rockers. Do you have a picture of the oil passage or the gasket ? Dave, look at the photo below, note the line going into the valve cover, I think that's the oi...

Probably a blown head gasket. It would help to know what head you have. Is it a 8-valve or a 4-valve. ?? Post a couple pictures of the head if you can ... The 4-valves are very prone to blown head gaskets. But there is a fix, if you have a 4-valve Rajo... I've found out that the Rajo is a C-35 8 va...

Mark, Rod mentioned in another thread about oil in the cooling system and pressurized oiling. I assume oil has to get up there to lube the rockers. Do you have a picture of the oil passage or the gasket ? Ruxtell, I talked to the previous owner today, and he surmised that the oil in the radiator po...

Most likely a Model 35 - can't see under the manifolds to any verify short bolts Model 30 - if it has conventional head bolts, it's a Model 35. According to the link above, the 30 had 4 exhaust ports while the 35 only had 3, If that's the case, then mine would be the 35 based on the number of exhau...

Most likely a Model 35 - can't see under the manifolds to any verify short bolts Model 30 - if it has conventional head bolts, it's a Model 35. Would it take the same head gasket for 30 or 35? I'm thinking of ordering one from Olsen? Any special tricks to know when changing the gasket? This will be...

Here is a link to an article on overheads. https://www.nwvs.org/Technical/MTFCA/Articles/1804OHVs.pdf Thanks for the link, Near as I can figure out from that site is what I have is a Model c-35 or possibly the B-8 (but that is doubtful. On mine both the intake and exhaust are on the right side, wit...

How do I determine which Rajo head I have, I have found a gasket source but don't know which one to order?

Rod

I would suspect the head gasket, you can do a cylinder leak test before pulling the head and maybe see where/which cylinders are leaking. TDC, hold the engine from turning and pressurize the cylinder at TDC, check for bubbles in the radiator... Does oil pressure run up top ? I didn't install the ra...

oK, I have discovered water/antifreeze in the oil and oil in the radiator, this on an engine with a Rajo head installed as well as a pressurized oil system. I'm not real familiar with this Rajo head, is this the result of a head gasket leak or something worse? bummer!!! New to me car, with only abou...

Changed from black to something more dazzling!!

What do you think, should I paint the wheel spokes red or leave them natural varnish?

Yes, I am aware that Chuck Oakley was the previous owner (I bought it from him and he provided most of what I know about the car). I'm more interested in finding out who was the first owner and what HE did with the car.

Rod

PS
History can be a bit allusive.

Absolute perfection!!!

Rod

If it doesn't light your fire, well.........

https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos ... agertyNews

Rod

Thanks Mark, 40 ft lbs, That's good to know. When I removed them they maybe had 10ft lbs, good thing I haven't been speedstering!!!

rod

Here's the issue: Went to remove the wheels/tires on the 13, this car has wood spoke split rims on it. First thing I noticed was all the lug nuts were not very tight (probably finger tight with a 1/2 turn on the nut added) every tite/wheel the same. Then I noticed that there was about 3/16" space be...

I bought this 26 Speedster a few weeks ago, I like to find out more about its origin and what exactly was done when building the engine. Here’s what I know so far. Some guy (the builder) who had a radiator shop near Kenmore Washington had collected the parts and built the car, it is believed that th...

Stop looking, I found a nearly new copy in my own collection. Who knew? it seems that one of the cars I bought some time ago came with a large collection of T magazines, on the off chance that the one I was looking for might be inthe stack, I dug them out and EUREKA!! there it was. Thank for looking...

Loftbed wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:16 pm
i'll start it off with my 22 Armadillo body, I got three all told, but two I just bought and will wait a bit to expose them.

Here's the third one, an engineering masterpiece. Thanks Hal

Rod

Excellent!! As my grandson would say, "You guys Rock!!
Thanks many times over.

Rod

Hi Rod. I have (had) a copy of the cover at one time. I'll try to find it and send it. Cheers Thanks Hal, I appreciate the effort. If anyone else has that issue, I'd appreciate a response, at least an date issue number? BTW, the workmanship, detail and engineering that went into this car is nothing...

I am looking for a MTFCA or MTFCI Magazine cover that depicts this 1913 Speedster. I don't know what year it was on, but the car was completed in 2004, probably some issue between then and 2012? I just purchased the car and am trying to build a file with as much history as possible. I will compensat...

I'm going to be putting all white tires on one of the speedsters. While I know it's a personal thing, I'm curious as to what those who have done it would pick when choosing between Smooth, Ribbed, or the pattern tread all whites. I have used the Universal ribbed all whites in the past and they are f...

I'll bet "Hallmark would buy that middle photo (T in the trees).

Rod

Got this one about 2 weeks ago, one more to be delivered this weekend!

Now if someone would buy my huckster, I could look for another.

the rest

Just to add to the growing pictorial display here are a few (9) of the speedsters I've had over the years and eventually sold, several of which I have deep regrets about!!

i'll start it off with my 22 Armadillo body, I got three all told, but two I just bought and will wait a bit to expose them.

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