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- Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Terrible noise coming from transmission
- Replies: 68
- Views: 17664
Re: Terrible noise coming from transmission
John, if it were mine, i would wait on a new ring and pinion, as its impossible to clean up wear on the ring, and have it properly seat to whatever pinion you decide to use. Although its not the most difficult task on a T, rebuilding the diff may very well be one of the most important ones, as far a...
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 12:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: State Inspections
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7516
Re: State Inspections
Mass. always has been, and probably always will be, a bureaucratic nightmare. :x That being said, i haven't had that much trouble with my T lately. The first time i brought it for an inspection i explained to the fine man behind the counter that this was a Model T and nobody here would have any idea...
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:12 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: New Rig
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3437
Re: New Rig
Thanks Duey, will do. I'm still reading all the manuals trying to figure out all the new gadgets i never knew a truck needed.
- Sat Aug 24, 2019 11:37 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: New Rig
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3437
New Rig
After having multiple problems continuously on my last 3 trucks, an F-250, a Silverado, and my latest piece of crap a GMC Sierra, my best friend convinced me to think outside the box and buy something different. So that's what i did today in buying my first Toyota. :shock: Being a contractor, i need...
- Tue Aug 13, 2019 10:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How many cups of grease does it take...
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8608
Re: How many cups of grease does it take...
How is having the ball full then adding some after it squeezes out under normal operation a bad thing? I would think having it mostly full would be an advantage for a healthy u-joint, and for preventing engine oil from going down the torque tube and into the diff. Me confused.
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brake shoes on a 19 T-Cruiser
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4734
Re: Brake shoes on a 19 T-Cruiser
Dallas and Mark make great points about over filling the diff. I made a gauge out of some welding rod that i measured and bent to be just slightly lower than the bottom of the axle tube. Others may measure differently, but it works for me.
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brake shoes on a 19 T-Cruiser
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4734
Re: Brake shoes on a 19 T-Cruiser
If it were mine i would definitely replace the shoes, they're not that expensive. As far as it being normal, for a Model T, the answer is yes if the seals let go and its not serviced on a regular basis. There is a new neoprene oil seal the vendors sell that is very good at preventing oil migrating f...
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Ford dealers broadside
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2425
Re: A Ford dealers broadside
Slanted windshield places it at 23-25. Me thinks.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 12:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just me or have there been significantly fewer cars for sale?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3548
Re: Just me or have there been significantly fewer cars for sale?
I think you have to pay now to advertise a car for sale, That could be it.
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 11:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Help I cant get u joint back in.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7605
Re: Help I cant get u joint back in.
Charles, have you tried pulling in and out on the driveshaft with the joint removed ? , maybe you have some excessive play in the rear axle bearing. Just a thought.
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 1:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photos-Lassen Peak Ca. 1914-15
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1848
Old Photos-Lassen Peak Ca. 1914-15
Ran across these photos and article and thought you may enjoy. I put a link to the article under the photos if you're interested in reading about it.
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs022-00/
https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2000/fs022-00/
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil change ?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8630
Re: Oil change ?
Add me to the list of those here who think losing half your engine/trans total capacity in only 300 miles is excessive. :shock: Mine had some minor leaks at the usual places before i had it apart last time. when i put it back together i took some extra time to reduce the leaks, and now all i get is ...
- Sun Jul 21, 2019 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: An evening drive in Rochester
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3538
Re: An evening drive in Rochester
Hey Mark, is the chattering you encountered earlier still gone after the oil change?
- Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "Pride Goeth" or "The 15 Mile Oil Change."
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7072
Re: "Pride Goeth" or "The 15 Mile Oil Change."
After seeing pics of the destruction that leaving even one rag behind can do, i use an old twin sheet just for this occasion. Plenty of material to stuff every nook and cranny of the trans, with some to spare. When done, pull it all out, no counting needed.
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rocky Mountain Brakes Get Spongy when warm
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2181
Re: Rocky Mountain Brakes Get Spongy when warm
John, did you use the same hard linings to replace the ones you took off ? If so, it might be something as simple as an adjustment. I know it took me quite a few attempts to get the best and proportionate braking when dealing with the Trans brake lining and the external brakes. I like to set up mine...
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 10:39 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What If Henry Loved Aviation Just as Much as The Automobile?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3394
What If Henry Loved Aviation Just as Much as The Automobile?
Ran across this pic, and loved the concept. What people won't do to head on down the road is simply amazing.
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What a useful wrench
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6396
Re: What a useful wrench
Don't ever buy one of these, for some reason it stripped everything it was tried on.
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Could it be the Oil ?!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8723
Re: Could it be the Oil ?!
Mark, if all that violent shaking and shuddering in your video was fixed by just using a thicker oil, I'll be the first to admit i was wrong. Drive it and see if the problem returns, if it doesn't, don't worry about it.
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Terrible noise coming from transmission
- Replies: 68
- Views: 17664
Re: Terrible noise coming from transmission
Since the engine has already been pulled, i would think you could get a GENERAL idea of the condition of the diff, good or bad by spinning the wheels/pulling in and out on the axles and listening for noises etc...No?
- Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Help with this mess
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5607
Re: Help with this mess
Neil, one thing you should definitely do is safety wire those two lower bolts on the U-joint ball cap.
- Sun Jun 30, 2019 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chattering Brakes
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10628
Re: Chattering Brakes
With all due respect, the amount of car rattling vibrations in your vid will never be solved by changing the viscosity of your oil, there is definitely a mechanical problem, especially since you said you get it at other times other than just braking. just my 2 cents of course.
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chattering Brakes
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10628
Re: Chattering Brakes
Mark, in your initial post you said that you get chattering in low going up a hill also. Is it the same violent shaking you get while braking? You also said you replaced the rear bearing assembly with one from F/P, did you pin the driveshaft/U-joint along with the locking ring supplied by F/P?
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this a Good Idea? Oil Screen Question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5464
Re: Is this a Good Idea? Oil Screen Question
Never heard of one crumbling while just sitting in the tray, but the idea of one migrating into the engine is scary enough to warrant using a little safety wire to be on the safe side.
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Changing to a H/C Head, The Basics?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5468
Re: Changing to a H/C Head, The Basics?
Thanks John, still playing around with the mixture/timing/plug gap to see what it likes best.
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 10:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Changing to a H/C Head, The Basics?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5468
Re: Changing to a H/C Head, The Basics?
Thanks for the tips Neil. :D Got it running today, sounds great. Still playing with the timing to find out what it likes best. I used to run it about a 1/2" inch from the bottom, but now it seems to like it a lot further up, like about 2/3rds down. Also still playing with the plugs and mixture as it...
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 1:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Changing to a H/C Head, The Basics?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5468
Re: Changing to a H/C Head, The Basics?
Have a few sets of X plugs i can experiment with gaps today, will be interesting to see how the new head responds. Will make a video of how the engine runs with the new head if anyone is interested.
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Changing to a H/C Head, The Basics?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5468
Re: Changing to a H/C Head, The Basics?
Thanks for the input, i appreciate it. ;) Got it done today without a hitch, and will run it tomorrow. Had the head off about 600 miles ago to replace the valves and add adjustable lifters and it looks like everything is working pretty well inside. :o Thanks Again. IMG_0408.JPG IMG_0405.JPG IMG_0415...
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 12:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Changing to a H/C Head, The Basics?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5468
Changing to a H/C Head, The Basics?
Well i finally decided after much thought, and some inspiration by others i know, to install the Prus head i have had sitting on my shelf for a few years now. ;) I still have a few questions that i hope some of the great minds here can answer. From what I've read, I'll need less advance for normal o...
- Sun Jun 16, 2019 12:19 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: If you don't like car shows...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3337
Re: If you don't like car shows...
Well today was our towns annual Founders Day in Norton, 308 years and still a great place to live. ;) what we do here is have a little bit of everything. Local cars from the Town that people want to display, food, drink, petting farms for the kids. and at the end a great fireworks display. But what ...
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 1:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why am I adjusting my low pedal so much?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5294
Re: Why am I adjusting my low pedal so much?
Steve, what band linings are you using this time?
- Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: NOS Valve Spring Seat source?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3966
Re: NOS Valve Spring Seat source?
A few years back i decided to do a complete valve job including new valves, springs, caps and pins. Shortly after, i read here about the questionable spring caps that were causing problems and was worried about it myself. Not sure how long the bad batch was in effect, but i have checked mine on occa...
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 11:25 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The Future of New Tires?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4028
The Future of New Tires?
A pretty amazing concept, but i fail to see how efficient they would be for high performance applications.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKzoiweJ_lE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKzoiweJ_lE
- Fri May 31, 2019 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I gave up trying to work with my clutch drum tool
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2113
Re: I gave up trying to work with my clutch drum tool
Great job Bill, looks really beefy. I made this one from scraps in my shop when i was in a pinch, and wasn't willing to shell out the big $ for a Repop. So far, so good.
- Mon May 27, 2019 10:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pros + Cons of H/C Heads
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2351
Pros + Cons of H/C Heads
I have this beautiful Prus aluminum head that has been sitting on a shelf in my shop for a few years now, and I'm still undecided whether to use it or not. :? I realize the compression ratio isn't as high as it is purported to be, but i have heard some stories that the higher compression heads are a...
- Mon May 27, 2019 12:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How important is wire size?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6779
Re: How important is wire size?
Don't want to hijack Steve's great thread about the importance of proper wiring. But here's a great explanation of how different gauges can effect the way your T starts. It Might be helpful for some Newbies who have not read this before. ;) When i first acquired my T, it was an older restoration and...
- Sun May 26, 2019 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I gonna try to drive smarter
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5468
Re: I gonna try to drive smarter
Tommy, i think the books are great about giving you a general guideline about where your carb should be set at, but in the end, its all about what your T likes best. I fiddled with mine for years, and have now found the sweet spot that my T responds to every time. If it works for you and your T, no ...
- Sun May 19, 2019 12:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 27 Model T fires 1-4-4-3 instead of 1-2-4-3 HELP!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3537
Re: 27 Model T fires 1-4-4-3 instead of 1-2-4-3 HELP!
I agree with DHort about the next step i would take if the timer checks out to be OK. Carbon tracking in an old box can give you some weird and frustrating problems.
- Sat May 18, 2019 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trans Filter Mods?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2538
Re: Trans Filter Mods?
Thanks Dan, i thought i was losing my mind there for a bit and just imagined this was being done. :D Although we all know there is a hurricane of oil being thrown around under the cover, I'm with you that the bigger the holes the better. Plenty of material between the holes to work with, so why not....
- Thu May 16, 2019 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trans Filter Mods?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2538
Trans Filter Mods?
Doing some preventive maintenance today on the T today, and while pulling the aftermarket Trans filter, i was reminded of some pics i saw here awhile back of opening up the relatively small drum oil holes ..(Maybe it was Dan T ?) Although i love the idea of the filter and magnet on the bottom of the...
- Tue May 14, 2019 10:24 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Ford's future - “reconceptualize” the company’s vehicle lineup
- Replies: 43
- Views: 13926
Re: Ford's future - “reconceptualize” the company’s vehicle lineup
Let me start out by saying that i don't want to get involved in this little feud, I'd never do that. :shock: ;) As much as i love all my old Steel, i can't see living in 2019 without owning a modern vehicle. We just bought our second Subaru Forester, which in my opinion is the Bee's Knees, its AWD a...
- Sat May 11, 2019 12:56 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The New Purist
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9844
Re: The New Purist
Thomas, i completely agree. When you take the fun factor out of any hobby, then it becomes not just a hobby, but extra work, and who needs that. I consider my time tinkering with the T to be therapeutic time away from the real world i just experienced the last 6 days. :D We all have our own ideas of...
- Thu May 09, 2019 10:44 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The New Purist
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9844
Re: The New Purist
Purist or not, I think that its pretty amazing that after 110 years there is still a following and passion to keep the Model T brand alive. You can have a 100 point restoration, or a Bitsa project you pieced together, in my mind they are all equally important to keep this very important piece of Ame...
- Sun May 05, 2019 1:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wood Spoked Wheel Wobble.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4840
Re: Wood Spoked Wheel Wobble.
Its not an easy task, but you can limit the run-out and wobble by playing around with the way it sits on the mounting points of the Felloe. My right rear was always a problem, after a bit of maneuvering and adjustment it was pretty manageable to the point i couldn't feel it while driving. Good luck....
- Sun May 05, 2019 12:08 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Cars and Coffee
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9690
Re: Cars and Coffee
I agree that some parking lot car shows are pretty boring , but some aren't. ;) Every year our town holds a Founders Day celebration (Est. 1711). Maybe 15 cars or so, and lots of good food and spirits, and some rides for the kids. The first time i was there, the interest around the T was amazing. Ma...
- Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Modified 1926 T Coupe/Pickup.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4770
Re: Modified 1926 T Coupe/Pickup.
I agree with Walt and a few others here about seeing a new project that uses a rusty T body that in all reality would have probably never have been restored, and just rusted into a big pile of nothing. Don't get me wrong, I think that every remaining T that can be saved, should be. But the reality i...
- Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Valve Adjustment
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5399
Re: Valve Adjustment
Eric, here's a great old thread that describes how Glen Chaffin suggests adjusting lifters. I used this procedure on my engine and it runs and sounds great. Good luck.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1224477916
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1224477916
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:45 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Old Photo - Early Michelin Man 1926
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2741
Old Photo - Early Michelin Man 1926
Never realized this promotional advertising went back this far.
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 1:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Disaster Hath Ensued!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7209
Re: Disaster Hath Ensued!
I think its pretty unfair to numerically judge someone else's bad fortune compared to other's here on the forum. The OP was upset, as we all would be about getting his T about to run and then having a problem. How about a little more compassion, and a little bit less snark.
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My old 30 X 3 1/2 tires
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7554
Re: My old 30 X 3 1/2 tires
I think its been pretty widely reported here on the forum that all of the new tires available for our T's are pretty much made in the same place now. That being said, Lang's has a policy of getting the freshest ones available, so i guess it all comes down to what style you like best on your T. I wen...
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Major engine problem
- Replies: 39
- Views: 11433
Re: Major engine problem
Wow, sorry for your troubles Jeff. Judging by your pictures, it looks like your low drum let go and then proceeded to take out a magnet keeper along the way.
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:56 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: 71 Vintage Photos of Gas Stations in America from the 1920s to 1940s
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1473
71 Vintage Photos of Gas Stations in America from the 1920s to 1940s
Lots of great pics to digest in this vid, i think i may have paused it a hundred times. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWVjLZD3ib8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWVjLZD3ib8
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Amazing Cars
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5478
Re: Amazing Cars
Burger, biased,...Naw, Touched in the head, probably.
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Amazing Cars
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5478
Re: Amazing Cars
Amazing indeed. I admit that i probably take better care of my T then the previous owners of my car did back in the day. That being said, all i do during the driving season is to make sure all the fluids/tire pressures/and general maintenance lubing is done, then i just drive. When i first bought my...
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 1:37 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Been There,...Done That.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5213
Re: Been There,...Done That.
Looking back, i wish i had the wisdom back then to have held on to this car, it would have made for a fun project today. :( I paid $2500.00 for this original 70 Chevelle SS LS5 454, Muncie 4spd with 3:55 gears. Although pretty ugly and needing just about everything redone, it was a nice solid car. I...
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 12:06 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Been There,...Done That.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5213
Re: Been There,...Done That.
Dean, not my picture. "Ran across it" on the internet and it reminded me of my own experience.
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 12:16 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Been There,...Done That.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5213
Been There,...Done That.
Ran across this picture today, and it totally brought me back in time. :D I remember being about 20 or so, living in a crappy apartment i was renting when i blew the engine in my Chevelle. I asked the landlord if i could work on the car in the driveway, he was concerned about all the fluids staining...
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rust arount head bolts and in sparkplug wells
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5742
Re: Rust arount head bolts and in sparkplug wells
Jeff, i would think that if you don't actually see water seeping up from the head bolts, you're probably fine. Judging from your pic it seems like tightening the head bolts just scraped off what finish you had on the head, and the little wells surrounding the bolts just accumulated water, allowing i...
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:20 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Old Vid
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2001
Old Vid
I don't think this ones been posted before, NYC 1896-1901 with an Automobile parade in 1899. Very cool for those of us who like these kind of things, here in OT.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr7kRYO29n4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr7kRYO29n4
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: When The Tin Man Looses his Mind!!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 11773
Re: When The Tin Man Looses his Mind!!
So its a real dying art, yet you don't want to share it, because its dying? For gods sake man that's the stupidest argument I've ever heard. Trades are meant to be passed on, that's why we still have some of them. Keep with your notion that its somehow secret, and it will be secret forever.
- Thu Mar 14, 2019 9:55 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT spring has sprung at my place
- Replies: 48
- Views: 14402
Re: OT spring has sprung at my place
Burger, I'll probably be pilloried, but its nice to see you posting here again.
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT The Rouge (1960s)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1960
OT The Rouge (1960s)
Never saw this one before, pretty amazing stuff. Enjoy, i did.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMlPonSrqVo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMlPonSrqVo
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 6:58 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT spring has sprung at my place
- Replies: 48
- Views: 14402
- Tue Feb 26, 2019 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steering Stabilizers
- Replies: 40
- Views: 12540
Re: Steering Stabilizers
Ruffled feathers aside, how does one broken tie-rod that may or may not have had the damper installed correctly institute the fearmongering of an installation for all the others with no problems? We all followed the journey that was lionized here by some, fact or fiction?
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT - Some Cabin Fever Relief with Bonnie & Clyde
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1454
OT - Some Cabin Fever Relief with Bonnie & Clyde
Just saw the release date of this and thought i would share. Looks good to me If you don't have Netflix, get it, it's well worth it. If not, will probably be in the Theaters soon after.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH6vC-BBKOc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aH6vC-BBKOc
- Fri Feb 15, 2019 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2d Gear Difficulty
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11168
Re: 2d Gear Difficulty
As others here have correctly opined, shifting technique makes a huge difference in the way your T will adjust to high gear. When i first started driving i made the mistake of shifting into high at too low a speed and my T made it known to me it didn't like it one bit. After some trial and error, i ...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How Long Have You Owned Your Old Iron?
- Replies: 62
- Views: 17792
Re: How Long Have You Owned Your Old Iron?
I still consider myself a newbie to the hobby, although its been almost 5 years.
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 11:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Great Model T Vid From Across The Pond
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1730
A Great Model T Vid From Across The Pond
I enjoyed this, hope you do as well..notice the Lang's gasket board in the background.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iDesRLrO9c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iDesRLrO9c
- Sat Feb 02, 2019 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Front Wheel Wobble
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7281
Re: Front Wheel Wobble
I do it the same way as Allan does it. Spin the tire and adjust the block till it touches the high spot, then i mark it with tape and slightly loosen the lugs in that area, and then tighten the opposite ones. It often takes a few tries to get it right, and you will probably never be able to get it p...
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 11:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Exhaust Nut Wrench
- Replies: 44
- Views: 13534
Re: Exhaust Nut Wrench
Definitely a great tool to have in your collection. I bought one that i thought was was an original, but turned out to be a repop that like others have claimed, was too small for the nut. Not a big deal, but some massaging of the wrench was required for it to fit properly.
- Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Whats the Name of your T?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 20223
Re: Whats the Name of your T?
I never considered naming my T, but like Tim Wrenn i am a boat owner and understand the consequences of renaming without proper permission. :shock: "To change the name of a vessel without consulting Poseidon is to invoke his wrath, so in order to change a boat's name, a traditional ceremony is used ...
- Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo - Ford Promo?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5300
Re: Old Photo - Ford Promo?
The more i look at it you are probably right, i didn't notice the modern garage door which pretty much gives it away.
- Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo - Ford Promo?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5300
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 1:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: It's time to STOP RESTORING, and START PRESERVING the remaining good original cars that are left...
- Replies: 61
- Views: 17163
Re: It's time to STOP RESTORING, and START PRESERVING the remaining good original cars that are left...
This was my T up for auction about 1984, a pretty sad sack for sure. I can see the argument about keeping her the way she was, or restoring her to its previous glory, the last owner chose the latter. The door was missing when bought and replaced with another that has the wrong bottom hinge, but that...
- Thu Jan 24, 2019 11:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: It's time to STOP RESTORING, and START PRESERVING the remaining good original cars that are left...
- Replies: 61
- Views: 17163
Re: It's time to STOP RESTORING, and START PRESERVING the remaining good original cars that are left...
I for one am a fan of both the restored, and the un-restored, as i find the beauty inherent in both. I doubt there's a lot of T restorations going on nowadays unless its a nice brass, and the owner is completely aware what the market will bear. I was lucky enough to fall upon an older restoration th...
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT Be fashionable and safe.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9425
Re: OT Be fashionable and safe.
Noel, then you and your family must have been doing it totally wrong. As my beloved Grandma used to say "You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die".
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT Be fashionable and safe.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9425
Re: OT Be fashionable and safe.
This was another great memory from my youth, remember the rear facing third row seats? They were especially great with the rear window rolled down.
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT Be fashionable and safe.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 9425
Re: OT Be fashionable and safe.
Steve, that reminds me of all the great things our folks did to keep us healthy and happy.
- Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Very OT- But Well Worth It
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3854
Very OT- But Well Worth It
There will never be another Clint in my humble opinion, and since this vid was getting bounced all over the internet today, i thought i would share. A great man, a great director, and at his age maybe his last movie? Haven't seen the movie yet, but this short song by his friend Toby Keith, sums it u...
- Sat Jan 19, 2019 11:47 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Let’s try this new forum
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5193
Re: Let’s try this new forum
Success, and a great pic to boot Tom. Love the Mag horn, never seen one mounted there before...was this common?
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: U-Joint lube
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2789
Re: U-Joint lube
I would use the same grease that you use for the wheel bearings. I put a zerks on them and pump till full. You will lose a little bit now and then while driving, but just wipe it off during your maintenance routine, and repeat the process to keep it full.
- Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pint, Quart or pound and a half?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8959
Re: Pint, Quart or pound and a half?
Tim, you're likely to get lots of different opinions on which weights to use, and probably all of them will be correct. I personally use the 600w and keep it about 1-1/2 inches below the filler hole, or close to level with the bottom of the axle tube.
- Wed Jan 16, 2019 12:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear wheel nut torque
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5168
Re: Rear wheel nut torque
Tim, i usually start out at a minimum of 75 lbs, then tighten up to the next nut notch which might end up at 100 lbs.+ or-. Opinions may vary, but 200 lbs. seems very excessive to me.
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:54 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Video Thread?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4548
Re: Video Thread?
Doug, point taken about the use of the triple gears, but i really didn't want to have do this job again in the near future if at all possible.
Also wanted to say sorry to Jwalters, didn't mean to sound so snarky.
Also wanted to say sorry to Jwalters, didn't mean to sound so snarky.
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why spark plugs fail?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4799
Re: Why spark plugs fail?
I had an annoying skip while under load that drove me crazy for weeks. After checking all the usual suspects, wiring, timing, etc.., i decided to pull all the plugs apart and found this. Although i couldn't visually detect a crack in the porcelain, there was some definite carbon tracking going on. R...
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 2:41 am
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Video Thread?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4548
Re: Video Thread?
I would guess about 1000 miles or so with a stock metal disc clutch that works perfectly...Thanks.
- Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:55 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Video Thread?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4548
Re: Video Thread?
Thanks Doug, the truth is i have only a small part in how my T looks today as the previous owner did all the hard work with a complete restoration back in 86. As far as the engine goes, i did pull it out a few years back due to some toasty triple gear bushings. While i had it out to repair the bushi...
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:34 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Video Thread?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4548
Video Thread?
Now that we have this great new Forum, it seems like an opportune time to share vids of our cars, restorations and adventures. What do you think? My vids are far from perfect in every sense, but I'll add these two of when i first acquired it , and a little work done after. https://www.youtube.com/wa...
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Whats your favorite TOOL?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8878
Re: Whats your favorite TOOL?
Have never used it on my T directly, and hopefully will never need to, but this in my mind is one of the best tools i own.
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T high speed chase
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7534
Re: Model T high speed chase
Sometimes its better not having any mirrors.
- Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is the horn on this car correct?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2363
Re: Is the horn on this car correct?
Steve, not sure about the horn, but reminded me of this.
- Wed Jan 09, 2019 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OLD PHOTO THREAD
- Replies: 305
- Views: 65633
Re: OLD PHOTO THREAD
A few more favorites.
- Tue Jan 08, 2019 12:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OLD PHOTO THREAD
- Replies: 305
- Views: 65633
Re: OLD PHOTO THREAD
I'm sure this thread will be wildly popular with a lot of folks here, considering all the great pics out there...Maybe should be a sticky?
Here's a few of my favorites:
Here's a few of my favorites:
- Mon Jan 07, 2019 10:13 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Use your BIG photos!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6050
Re: Use your BIG photos!
The more i play around on the new forum, the more I'm loving it.
- Mon Jan 07, 2019 5:54 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Pic test
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8339
Re: Pic test
Pic Test....