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by Altair
Fri Aug 18, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: Original “15-17” Horn Button Bracket
Replies: 13
Views: 979

Re: WTB: Original “15-17” Horn Button Bracket

This is what my repro 15 horn button and bracket looks like
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by Altair
Sun Apr 23, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ready to build my wheels. Any tips, tricks, or things a should be careful of?
Replies: 19
Views: 1233

Re: Ready to build my wheels. Any tips, tricks, or things a should be careful of?

Not necessarily one method fits all, there are wood felloes, steel felloes and tapered spokes and the methods of assembly are somewhat different. With a steel felloe the procedure described above would be one method, with a steel felloe and tapered spokes the procedure is different. With tapered spo...
by Altair
Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 13/32 X 16 TPI Tap ANNOUNCEMENT TAPS READY
Replies: 79
Views: 7326

Re: 13/32 X 16 TPI Tap ANNOUNCEMENT TAPS READY

In the day there were complete sets made oversize, I have a few but not a complete set, they sometimes show up at swap meets. They are listed different, mine are the nominal + 1/32" eg 3/8 + 1/32.
by Altair
Thu Apr 06, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Problems installing engine 1927 Touring
Replies: 12
Views: 1348

Re: Problems installing engine 1927 Touring

Your U joint may not be your problem, I once had the same problem and I eventually determined that the frame was bent where the rear spring fits. A PO some years ago used the T for pulling implements with a chain wrapped around the differential housing and consequently bent the frame just enough to ...
by Altair
Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front axel
Replies: 6
Views: 997

Re: Front axel

Try Martynn Vowel (Vowel Art)
by Altair
Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New challenge, 1926 engine.
Replies: 12
Views: 1333

Re: New challenge, 1926 engine.

For sure, Canadian 1926 Touring models, electric starter and generator were optional or (could be ordered with out) I found an unmolested Canadian 1926 engine 60 years ago and there was a blank out plate over the starter and generator. Also there were cast brackets to hold kerosene lamps attached to...
by Altair
Fri Jan 27, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto question
Replies: 13
Views: 1735

Re: Magneto question

In the day there was a brass accessory spacer that fit behind the front pully with two bolts to correct any excessive end play. Excessive end play can cause magneto failure.
by Altair
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:35 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Vintage small engine projects.
Replies: 18
Views: 2149

Re: Vintage small engine projects.

I don't think that too many of these vintage engines ever operate under a demanding load.
by Altair
Mon Jan 02, 2023 12:01 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: WWII Airplane Crash Prayers for the family
Replies: 6
Views: 1403

Re: WWII Airplane Crash Prayers for the family

The fabric debris is most likely the chute from the Kingcobra but it doesn't appear that there is any thing attached to it.
by Altair
Sat Dec 24, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Flat towing a T
Replies: 14
Views: 1727

Re: Flat towing a T

I flat towed my 26 with a tow bar attached to the front axle about 30 miles with the engine running, this caused no issues. The car steered fine on the straight but needed some assistance where the turning was tight. Because of the fast steering it doesn't like being turned from the wheels, it will ...
by Altair
Fri Dec 16, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Road Flair
Replies: 8
Views: 972

Re: Road Flair

Thomas you can reach me @ dnmenzies@telus.net
by Altair
Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Vintage small engine projects.
Replies: 18
Views: 2149

Re: Vintage small engine projects.

I always run this one on white gas, camp stove fuel, it never goes bad you can leave it in the tank for years.
When I was on the fire department all ours mall engines ran on white gas. It has several names, Naptha,
high test, camp stove fuel and white gas.
by Altair
Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Road Flair
Replies: 8
Views: 972

Re: Road Flair

Thomas, if you want it I will build a small box and ship it to you for free, it has been in my garage for 30 years it's time for a new home. Just give me your address . David
by Altair
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Road Flair
Replies: 8
Views: 972

Re: Road Flair

They were used by the thousands her on the highways in B.C. but try to find one now.
by Altair
Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:26 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Road Flair
Replies: 8
Views: 972

Road Flair

When was the last ti
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me you saw one of these
by Altair
Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Vintage small engine projects.
Replies: 18
Views: 2149

Re: Vintage small engine projects.

This is my 1949 Model 23 12 HP B S. I haven't started it for about 10 years and it went on the first pull. It was originally in a 12 foot Clinker boat, the boat got wrecked but I salvaged the engine.
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by Altair
Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: demountable rim fit
Replies: 7
Views: 931

Re: demountable rim fit

I know that you are a very knowledgeable member but is it possible that the wheel and felloe are not compatible ie: different manufactures, there were at least four different makers. I have a rack of 30 X 3-1/2" rims and they are all different. I was at a swap meet and a vendor had a large trailer f...
by Altair
Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Scammers are back
Replies: 2
Views: 820

Re: Scammers are back

I got a scammer call at 9:00 one night from the income tax that I owed them $14,000 and they were going to take my motorhome if I didn't pay. I was as polite as I could be and told them where to go and that the income tax does not call at 9:00 at night. They recalled and got real nasty then I found ...
by Altair
Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:04 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stover 1 1/2 Model K
Replies: 5
Views: 1198

Re: Stover 1 1/2 Model K

There is a Hit and Miss forum there are lots of parts there DSC00285.JPG DSC00284.JPG DSC00283.JPG DSC00287.JPG DSC00282.JPG Russell STOVER is a candy maker and I am going to superimpose the STOVER name on this model K. This is a Canadian model sold by the T EATON Company A long gone Canadian chain....
by Altair
Sat Dec 10, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: WWII Airplane Crash Prayers for the family
Replies: 6
Views: 1403

Re: WWII Airplane Crash Prayers for the family

I went to the Reno Air Races for over twenty years and fortunately I never witnessed an incident although there were some crashes but I wasn't there. In some of the early original photos if you look closely there is a parachute ejected from, most likely the King Cobra. There appears to be a seat ass...
by Altair
Sat Dec 10, 2022 2:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 tool set
Replies: 9
Views: 1371

Re: 1915 tool set

Thank you for the prompt reply.
by Altair
Fri Dec 09, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Things Appear in the Oddest of Places
Replies: 3
Views: 1215

Re: T Things Appear in the Oddest of Places

Around her about 1940 all the Government issue fish boats that were issued to the Japanese were ordered returned and the Japanese interned in various camps, all the fish boats used Model T ford differentials with a Ruxtall to drive the net drums. Still the odd fish boat that didn't get returned sitt...
by Altair
Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1924 Touring Seat Springs Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 577

Re: 1924 Touring Seat Springs Questions

The back rest spring attaches to a three clasps screwed to the vertical wood strips, the back spring rests on top of the seat spring. To remove pull the bottom out and lift up. You may find the clasps in your supplies some where, they are very easy to make
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by Altair
Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What years were Trolley Bells used
Replies: 6
Views: 1184

Re: What years were Trolley Bells used

Horses can be easily spooked, one day two ladies were leading two horses along the side of the road as I was approaching in my vehicle they were most jumpy and therefore I stopped, still as they approached my vehicle they became more uncomfortable because the wipers were operating I turned them off ...
by Altair
Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 tool set
Replies: 9
Views: 1371

Re: 1915 tool set

Just a question, I have a single chamber FORD tire pump which one is the earlier, the single chamber or the dual chamber?
by Altair
Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: sediment bowl shutoff valve
Replies: 11
Views: 1075

Re: sediment bowl shutoff valve

I once bought a reproduction assembly from a reputable vendor and the manufacturer placed a qualifying paper note with the assembly, "tested to 10lbs with water" This was an incomplete statement because the results were never disclosed. Assuming the 10lbs of water did not leak, however ounces of pre...
by Altair
Fri Dec 09, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kerosene lamp dissassembly
Replies: 2
Views: 558

Re: Kerosene lamp dissassembly

DSC00247.JPG DSC00242.JPG DSC00245.JPG DSC00243.JPG DSC00246.JPG The top brass part is crimped to the remainder, the whole assembly should lift out as one piece, as suggested just soak it and gently pry, maybe soak the base in kerosene for a couple of days. The burner assembly is brass and the foun...
by Altair
Sun Nov 27, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Hex bar
Replies: 9
Views: 1390

Re: WTB Hex bar

Bronze is a little tougher than brass, I use to work in a foundry that made brass and bronze. It was very rarely made because it was quite specific and only one person was allowed to make it and put in the ingrediencies. I can remember copper, tin, phosphorous, zinc and some iron went in the furnace...
by Altair
Sun Nov 27, 2022 11:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Hex bar
Replies: 9
Views: 1390

Re: WTB Hex bar

Check with Restoration Supply in Escondido California. They have a selection of hex rod.
by Altair
Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Questions about my 1916 touring
Replies: 6
Views: 920

Re: Questions about my 1916 touring

Additional note about the 16s is the wood firewall had about 22 revisions by the end of 16 so there may not find two the same.
by Altair
Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Questions about my 1916 touring
Replies: 6
Views: 920

Re: Questions about my 1916 touring

Early 15s had carbide then electric magneto in series after that through to 16???? They used 9-volt bulbs because the magneto could produce at least 18 volts. The downside was if one burned out, they both went out.
by Altair
Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission Help
Replies: 22
Views: 2006

Re: Transmission Help

My 26 sat only for a few months and the clutch was stuck solid, I towed it around a city block two circuits in neutral with the engine running before it let go. I now park it with pressure on the clutch to avoid contact. There was a high-end model of Rolls - Royce that came with a 12-inch piece of w...
by Altair
Sun Nov 27, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Severe front end shake? Shackles?
Replies: 25
Views: 2141

Re: Severe front end shake? Shackles?

As mentioned above the shackles could be in backwards the left side has the odd number and the right has the even number. You can check the parts book for the correct numbers. You can't tell by looking at them. The easiest fix is to turn the axle around.
by Altair
Mon Nov 21, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: An Early Reliable Car Clock
Replies: 6
Views: 1579

Re: An Early Reliable Car Clock

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I have an early 1916 speedometer, autometer and clock with a 3 didget trip meter designed by Tesla. This assembly was in an early Packard. The clock is an 8-day Waltham and keeps very accurate time.
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by Altair
Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Valve stem size?
Replies: 15
Views: 1429

Re: Valve stem size?

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Both stems are from the same maker both have 28tpi
by Altair
Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Valve stem size?
Replies: 15
Views: 1429

Re: Valve stem size?

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This is an original Ford valve stem.
by Altair
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help 1913 Touring steering issues
Replies: 20
Views: 1322

Re: Help 1913 Touring steering issues

Check that the spring Pearches are not transposed, the odd number is the left side, and the even number is the right side. You wouldn't notice the difference by just looking at them, but the steering will be wild.
by Altair
Sun Nov 06, 2022 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ignition backfire
Replies: 39
Views: 2942

Re: Ignition backfire

Good vacuum is most important for a good running engine. Your issue does sound like a fuel mixture inconstancy. I would suggest removing the intake manifold and place a straight edge across it and see if there is any daylight showing through. It may need to be reground flat. I have some intake and e...
by Altair
Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Check Your New Sediment Bowls Before Installation
Replies: 12
Views: 1921

Re: Check Your New Sediment Bowls Before Installation

The reproduction bowel I bought was tested with water, however with gasoline would leak and I had to fit a shutoff valve between it and the tank.
by Altair
Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911 bulb horn repair
Replies: 8
Views: 1100

Re: 1911 bulb horn repair

Check Restoration Supply in Escondido, that is where I got mine.
by Altair
Wed Oct 05, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Making a 1913 dash board
Replies: 76
Views: 5155

Re: Making a 1913 dash board

I received a set of drawings from Bensons in July this year for my 1915 they were open then. I am engaging in the same project trying to duplicate the original. The drawings refer to the dash as three ply, core with a veneer skin on both sides. They give you the overall thickness of the dash .688 bu...
by Altair
Sun Oct 02, 2022 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto bulbs
Replies: 4
Views: 869

Re: Magneto bulbs

The original bulbs were 9 volts, in series 18 volts resistance and the mag rarely reached that voltage at normal driving. Most bulbs today are 6 volts and pared will only attain a 12 volt resistance, still OK if you don't rev it too high. For an added safety a third 6 volt bulb can be wired in serie...
by Altair
Sun Oct 02, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mel Miller Bio?
Replies: 9
Views: 1357

Re: Mel Miller Bio?

Mel Miller spent some time in the movie industry he was in Hawaii 50 as Dano's double, whenever there was a fight scene or rolling in the mud that was Mel not Dano. He was also in a movie with Elliot Gould and Candice Bergen in GETTING STRAIGHT, he was a bartender and said about a dozen words in the...
by Altair
Sat Sep 24, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1922 wood firewall
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

Re: 1922 wood firewall

Allan, tell me more about your Canadian project it has left hand drive but no hinges on the driver's door?
by Altair
Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My new firewall
Replies: 8
Views: 1511

Re: My new firewall

There are about 20 revisions to these firewalls/dash therefore you would have to know what revision applies to what model. They are made somewhat generic and additional holes may need to be drilled where needed. The frame space is 86/125 = .688, a standard grade of plywood is 5/8" = .625 therefore 5...
by Altair
Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New firewall and hood former question.
Replies: 2
Views: 629

Re: New firewall and hood former question.

The hood former does have a hole for the hood pivot rod. The radiator support rod goes through the wood dash and is fastened with a nut. Yes the hole in the hood former would be exposed to the weather even with the hood pivot rod inserted. They were a size for size fit when new so that minimal water...
by Altair
Mon Sep 05, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: unknown (to me) wrench
Replies: 7
Views: 1208

Re: unknown (to me) wrench

The handle is called the SNATH
by Altair
Mon Sep 05, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Identify these parts
Replies: 2
Views: 700

Re: Identify these parts

I have those on my 26 holding the windshield in place.
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by Altair
Sat Sep 03, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T the flex-fuel universal car
Replies: 17
Views: 1784

Re: Model T the flex-fuel universal car

Kerosene was also used as coolant/antifreeze
by Altair
Wed Aug 03, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WANTED: Brass Electric Horn
Replies: 9
Views: 1326

Re: WANTED: Brass Electric Horn

I took the 15-16 bracket off and attached it to a 26-27 bracket, they both fit the horn. I already have a bulb horn on the wood dash and I just needed a place to attach the brass horn, I didn't want to leave it in my box of parts.
by Altair
Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hand cranking
Replies: 50
Views: 4990

Re: Hand cranking

I once had a 600 CC single British Motorcycle and it was the same procedure, setting, spark, choke and throttle and when you were ready it had to be kicked right through the ground with full authority. If you messed with it, it would kick back and drive your knee up to the handlebars. You would neve...
by Altair
Wed Aug 03, 2022 1:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hand cranking
Replies: 50
Views: 4990

Re: Hand cranking

We often talk about starting procedures but there are two different procedures one for mag and one for battery. Mag starts won't kick back but a battery start can---- if you forget to retard the spark. I was just getting mine in to position to pull over center and I had the spark advanced and igniti...
by Altair
Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What I found yesterday
Replies: 12
Views: 2138

Re: What I found yesterday

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I found this hook it weighs about 25 LBS. I was scanning with my metal detector on a 100 year old abandoned logging rail bed. The rail bed is completely grown over with new 100 year old trees. With a lot of searching I managed to locate the old rail bed.
by Altair
Mon Jul 25, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WANTED: Brass Electric Horn
Replies: 9
Views: 1326

Re: WANTED: Brass Electric Horn

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Is it similar to this one I don't know if electric or magneto?
by Altair
Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stranded at the Gas Pump or Too Many Model T's?
Replies: 26
Views: 3408

Re: Stranded at the Gas Pump or Too Many Model T's?

I had started my 26 T parked in the garage many times just to hear it run, it was a routine process, with out ignition on two pulls with choke and one pull with no choke the ignition on one more pull and it would start. I repeated this procedure many times. On one occasion my routine process was to ...
by Altair
Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Distance plate! What distance plate?
Replies: 10
Views: 1808

Re: Distance plate! What distance plate?

That is good to know for sure. When you assemble it there is no way to tell.
by Altair
Fri Jul 15, 2022 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Distance plate! What distance plate?
Replies: 10
Views: 1808

Re: Distance plate! What distance plate?

You are right in the time frame where there some changes in the transmission assemblies, about mid 1916 one small disc was discontinued and the distance plate so it is important that all the parts are compatible. I went through a similar exercise where I had some boxes of transmission parts and deci...
by Altair
Sun Jul 10, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: More death wobble
Replies: 36
Views: 3560

Re: More death wobble

Also check that the spring pearchs are on the correct sides, the odd number is on the driver's side and the even number is on the passenger side. You can't tell by looking at them, if they are on the wrong sides the steering will be awful. they are very easy to go on backwards. The front axle can be...
by Altair
Sat Jul 09, 2022 10:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: firewall/dash
Replies: 0
Views: 543

firewall/dash

I just received a high resolution copy of the 1915 wood dash, on the computer it idles at13% and can be brought up to 100% and is crystal clear, I needed some assistance to transfer it to my USB drive so that I could get a full size image. At the photo printers at 100% the image was 4" x 4" and to i...
by Altair
Sun Jul 03, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any suggestions on removing bearing races from front hubs?
Replies: 8
Views: 1582

Re: Any suggestions on removing bearing races from front hubs?

I am a little confused, the parts books from 09 - 23 list the same parts numbers for the hub assembly and for the inner and outer races. I have a variety of early hubs some with narrow threads and some with wider threads, some have the notch only in the inner hub and some with the notch in both inne...
by Altair
Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Does the Model T need a battery?
Replies: 25
Views: 2831

Re: Does the Model T need a battery? and wherrling

All the Fords came with a battery terminal and the ignition switch has a battery position, however Ford maintained a battery was not required. This is true all Ts are capable of starting on the mag if you are part gorilla. Knowing where the next pulse is and throwing it over center with violence it ...
by Altair
Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any suggestions on removing bearing races from front hubs?
Replies: 8
Views: 1582

Re: Any suggestions on removing bearing races from front hubs?

All the hubs have a recess inside to allow a long punch to fit through to tap the race out.
by Altair
Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Does the Model T need a battery?
Replies: 25
Views: 2831

Re: Does the Model T need a battery?

A fence type dry cell would not be able to be charged because it automatically charges it self inside and it will work for 5 - 8 years untouched, you couldn't solar charge it. For starting purposes a wet cell rechargeable type automotive battery will last all summer without needing to be recharged. ...
by Altair
Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to tell if the front end is wrong way around?
Replies: 10
Views: 1725

Re: How to tell if the front end is wrong way around?

The left side would be the driver's side. On the bench you can put them on either side but the perch with the odd number goes on the driver' side.
by Altair
Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much rear end oil?
Replies: 15
Views: 2179

Re: How much rear end oil?

Every body will offer a different opinion as to the amount and weight because originally it was two LBS of non flowing grease and in many manuals the "oil" plug is referred to as a "grease plug". There was never a "drain" plug because you could not drain the grease. I am not saying this was any bett...
by Altair
Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sidelight reflectors
Replies: 4
Views: 974

Re: Sidelight reflectors

The answer would be yes if it came from the factory that way but a PO or dealer could have installed them after the fact. Installing the side lights for a nonelectric T applied up to 1926 however there were few. I have a 26 touring with electric start however I have installed kerosene side lights. T...
by Altair
Thu Jun 30, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to tell if the front end is wrong way around?
Replies: 10
Views: 1725

Re: How to tell if the front end is wrong way around?

The first thing to check is that the perchs are on the correct sides the left side has an odd number and the right has an even number. Left #3819, Right #3818. All front end left and right hand parts are odd# for left and even # for right.
by Altair
Mon Jun 27, 2022 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rough acceleration and coughing back through the carb
Replies: 29
Views: 2911

Re: Rough acceleration and coughing back through the carb

All the suggestions are good usually spitting back through the carb indicates a lean condition, a lean condition can be traced to a loose carb, loose intake manifold and non tight fitting spark plugs, they are pipe threads and don't seal that well. Additionally a contaminated carb can cause some iss...
by Altair
Thu Jun 09, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "fixing" our wood wheels
Replies: 26
Views: 3159

Re: "fixing" our wood wheels

The three rivets are not what holds that wheel together. The steel rim is heat shrunk onto the wooden fellow to be tight. Using bolts or screws to falsely secure a loose wheel is very bad idea. Fix it right I don't think Model T wheels were heat shrunk only the big old wagon wheels. There is some o...
by Altair
Wed Jun 08, 2022 2:43 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD 1915-16 Hood former needs repair
Replies: 2
Views: 817

Re: F-S 1915-16 Hood former needs repair

Interested Phoned but no answer will try again. David, British Columbia Canada 1 (604) 942-0490
by Altair
Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted:. Rear wheel puller. 26 Ford wood wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 833

Re: Wanted:. Rear wheel puller. 26 Ford wood wheels

Langs has them in their catalog for about $50
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by Altair
Fri Jun 03, 2022 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for horn information.
Replies: 15
Views: 1725

Re: Looking for horn information.

Not all battery horns have a motor, there is the ooga type with a motor and the reg moo sound horns just vibrate.
by Altair
Sun May 15, 2022 2:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What size pipe threads are these?
Replies: 18
Views: 2340

Re: What size pipe threads are these?

Another trick I have used in these situations is lead, super clean the male pipe thread and run a bead of solder around the threads. If done right the solder will run around the threads and create a perfect seal. If the first attempt fails it can be reheated and the unwanted solder can be brushed of...
by Altair
Sat May 14, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Schrader Universal Tire Pressure Gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 1003

Re: Schrader Universal Tire Pressure Gauge

DSCN1169.JPG DSCN1168.JPG DSCN1167.JPG DSCN1163.JPG I have three in my collection two say Balloon Tire Gage and one doesn't specify. They all have different pressure ratings, 10 - 42lbs, 30 - 170lbs and 10 - 50lbs. The manufacturer is A.SCHRADER'S SON INC. One is pat in Canada in 1914 and 1926, one...
by Altair
Thu May 12, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chrome or Nickel
Replies: 14
Views: 1756

Re: Chrome or Nickel

The originals were nickel and chrome is far brighter, easy to tell.
by Altair
Sat May 07, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915-1916 Firewall drawing
Replies: 7
Views: 1536

Re: 1915-1916 Firewall drawing

I have a couple of questions, is the drawing for right or left hand drive? Are we lookin from the inside out or the outside in, either way leads to more questions. In the day a horn was optional, a magneto horn was available as was a bulb horn and hand operated mechanical ie Klaxton. The hand operat...
by Altair
Sat May 07, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has this happened to you??
Replies: 11
Views: 2101

Re: Has this happened to you??

I had developed a miss similar to what you are describing and it was nothing to do with compression nor any lubrication issues, the issue was inside the timer. The paper spacers between the contacts were slightly compressed and barely noticeable, but it was enough to cause the roller skip or jump ov...
by Altair
Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A really useful Battery Charger?
Replies: 15
Views: 2170

Re: A really useful Battery Charger?

For a battery maintainer all you need is .75 amps, 1.5 and 2 amps will boil it dry over time. For charging a dead good battery you can give it 10 - 15 amps for a short time, enough to get going. If a good battery is flat for whatever reason it will take 10 amps for 10 hrs to fully charge it. If a ba...
by Altair
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What parts of a 1926-27 T are marked Canadian?
Replies: 7
Views: 1352

Re: What parts of a 1926-27 T are marked Canadian?

It is also on the Canadian Top Bow Saddles and connecting rods.
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by Altair
Mon Apr 18, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: oil for rear end?
Replies: 28
Views: 3318

Re: oil for rear end?

There are many posts and discussions about differential lubrication and various oils used and "never had a problem", There are also many discussions about leaking oil from axle housings and the various means to fix those leaks, what ever works for you and each to his/her own. When you take a good lo...
by Altair
Sun Apr 17, 2022 2:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: oil for rear end?
Replies: 28
Views: 3318

Re: oil for rear end?

The early reference material calls for #2 grease this was the middle of the road weight of grease and got the cars rolling down the road. In warm climates there would not be any issues but in colder climates lubrication may suffer some. The term that, were used was NON FLOWING GREASE. In the day the...
by Altair
Wed Apr 13, 2022 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: oil for rear end?
Replies: 28
Views: 3318

Re: oil for rear end?

This topic can go on for ever and everybody has their own formula, when Model Ts came out of the factory there was grease in the differentials, they never used any oil. There were no seals to prevent any leakage only dust covers to prevent dust from entering, so each to his/her own. Grease comes in ...
by Altair
Sun Mar 27, 2022 3:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Free Neutral
Replies: 18
Views: 2438

Re: Free Neutral

I found on my T the teeth on the hand lever were warn where the neutral would be as that is the most used spot. If I pulled the lever back further to clear the warn teeth the brakes would be on, this was a problem only when backing up. If the lever is fully back with the brakes on and the clutch is ...
by Altair
Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Best way to remove a sediment bowl....
Replies: 4
Views: 1128

Re: Best way to remove a sediment bowl....

Try heating it with a hair dryer.
by Altair
Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oiler on front axle needed?
Replies: 17
Views: 2029

Re: Oiler on front axle needed?

When I assembled my 26 touring 57 years ago I installed hardened 1/2" bolts into oilite bushings, there is still no unwanted movement and the steering is tight. I don't however advocate that this is the way to go, I also have a 1915 touring and I am most fussy about original equipment. The 26 was my...
by Altair
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hub Wrench T-1349 Manufacturers Insignia
Replies: 7
Views: 1439

Re: Hub Wrench T-1349 Manufacturers Insignia

There was also Diamond Manufacturing that made a lot of bits and pieces. Some times there will only be a diamond stamped on the part and also some have the diamond with the name Diamond Manufacturing.
by Altair
Sat Feb 19, 2022 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slightly Loose Felloe
Replies: 20
Views: 2872

Re: Slightly Loose Felloe

The non demountable rims with loose spokes can be repaired. The felloes are riveted to the rim with three rivets in each half, there is a cleat that the rivet goes through where they are joined. The rivets can be ground off from the inside and punched out. New rivets are readily available. The loose...
by Altair
Wed Feb 16, 2022 9:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Front spring perches WTB
Replies: 11
Views: 1803

Re: Front spring perches WTB

The odd number is left and the even number is right.
by Altair
Wed Feb 16, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question on removing tape
Replies: 11
Views: 1707

Re: Question on removing tape

What about a propane torch and burn it off.
by Altair
Wed Feb 16, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Magneto Headlights
Replies: 23
Views: 3083

Re: 1915 Magneto Headlights

In the 1915 parts catalog headlights are not listed, there are also references in documents "where equipped" with headlights, this would infer that you could order a car with out headlights. It would be most difficult to provide a copy of an order for same. If you read enough literature and document...
by Altair
Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Magneto Headlights
Replies: 23
Views: 3083

Re: 1915 Magneto Headlights

You could order any Model T with out headlights I have seen pictures of them. Not unlike after 1919 when electric starters were standard equipment you still could order a car non-electric. The non electric models came with kerosene side lamps and the electric models did not. To day you can still ord...
by Altair
Tue Feb 15, 2022 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil bubbling around Spark Plugs
Replies: 38
Views: 3157

Re: Oil bubbling around Spark Plugs

With the use of pipe threads there are several factors to consider, temperature, pressure and products transmitted. There is a path around the threads to atmosphere however the path is very limited and only certain liquids will travel through. Water will not migrate past the threads where as gasolin...
by Altair
Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil bubbling around Spark Plugs
Replies: 38
Views: 3157

Re: Oil bubbling around Spark Plugs

It was mentioned that the spark plugs are tapered, they are pipe threads and almost impossible to have a tight seal. Other model cars use the flat bottom type plugs that seal by bottoming out. T plug threads can be re-machined to to fit a flat bottom plug or inserts are available to accommodate a co...
by Altair
Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Magneto Headlights
Replies: 23
Views: 3083

Re: 1915 Magneto Headlights

Great information but nobody mentioned that you could order a 15 with no headlights because they were accessories. It is conceivable that headlights could be added later in its life some, other models like Studebaker has the same style of headlights. Anything could be added later and may look origin...
by Altair
Wed Feb 09, 2022 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Generator not charging on 1925 T
Replies: 39
Views: 4139

Re: Generator not charging on 1925 T

My last and final comment, what is the difference between turning the generator on a bench device with an electric motor and turning the generator on the motor?
by Altair
Tue Feb 08, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Generator not charging on 1925 T
Replies: 39
Views: 4139

Re: Generator not charging on 1925 T

OK, I will step back a notch and accept your comments. But I don't think testing a generator on a Model T slightly above idle will cause a catastrophic failure.
by Altair
Tue Feb 08, 2022 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Generator not charging on 1925 T
Replies: 39
Views: 4139

Re: Generator not charging on 1925 T

There is a local electrical automotive shop that has been in business for decades and regularly tests generators by turning them on a bench with an electric motor at high RPM for an efficiency test. In some cases the field terminal is jumpered back to the housing for a spark test, in other cases the...
by Altair
Mon Feb 07, 2022 2:40 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1915 steering column
Replies: 4
Views: 1340

Re: 1915 steering column

Just a note on the subject, some early 15s had no electric horn or electric lights, some early ones used the carbide gas lights and a bulb horn mounted inside the hood on the dash wood beside the steering column. You could also order a 15 with no horn or headlights, if a later model it would have th...