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- Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SUNDAY SWAP MEET
- Replies: 7
- Views: 596
Re: SUNDAY SWAP MEET
Mark, I just sent you a PM, unsure if it went thru, did not receive copy in my email, but I want to buy the 2 rear fender brackets, George
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 12:17 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Good set of rods and pistons
- Replies: 11
- Views: 518
Re: WTB Good set of rods and pistons
Don, Best to use a bore gauge & measure cylinder bore & taper. also pistons & rods should be weighed when using Mismatched parts and all 4 piston rod assemblies' be same or similar in weight. George
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 12:11 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Four Original Knurled Nuts For ignition Wires
- Replies: 9
- Views: 578
Re: Wanted: Four Original Knurled Nuts For ignition Wires
Gene, Some spark plugs have Metric threads & some are SAE. It depends on your spark plugs. George
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Piston size
- Replies: 10
- Views: 559
Re: Piston size
Joel, I believe you will find the blocks were bored to 3.750", standard pistons are usually marked std., .020 oversize would be 3.770, .030 would be 3.780, etc., also oversize pistons maybe marked on the edge of the top of the piston indicating the direction of installation instead of an ARROW point...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Babbitt
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1366
Re: Babbitt
If it was not satisfactory for Automotive use (Model T or A Ford), I am sure it would be useful for a Stationary or Hit-n-Miss Engine.
George
George
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How can I know that my trailer's electric brakes are actually working?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 923
Re: How can I know that my trailer's electric brakes are actually working?
If your Silverado does not have a switch on the dash like this you need to have an aftermarket brake controller installed, sounds like you do not. "Tow-Haul is a function of the Transmission & not Auxiliary Brakes on a trailer. https://images.carid.com/acdelco/items/84108377.jpg
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 4:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: F-S TIGER TIMERS
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1374
Re: F-S TIGER TIMERS
Hello Bob, I had bought 4 or 5 from you a year or 2 ago I will take 3 more if you have them. I can call you monday. Thank you George
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Shipping T parts
- Replies: 51
- Views: 2648
Re: Shipping T parts
Fedex & UPS known as "United Package Smashers" are suppose to merge, it will be called "FedUP". George
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Original Milwaukee Sales Invoice For Ford Touring, motor #2156596
- Replies: 4
- Views: 623
Re: Does anyone own Ford Model T motor #2156596?
Sales order only calls out Model---Touring Car, the use of T was not used because that is what they all were. Then the Motor Number 2156596 was specific but nowhere is there any indication what year the car was to be. George
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: headlight lense for sale
- Replies: 17
- Views: 923
Re: headlight lense for sale
I am sure a decimal point is missing , like $8 is enough.
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is this hole?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1001
Re: What is this hole?
Was this style side curtain an option? Not all '26-7 touring cars have this do they. George
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 3:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Did Henry Ford ever own a Model T?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1755
Re: Did Henry Ford ever own a Model T?
Dropacent, There was an area when you first go into the Edison Laboratory (behind the gift shop) dedicated to the "Golden Rod" tire experiments with goldenrod stems 10-12' high & what was left of a tire. George
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Did Henry Ford ever own a Model T?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1755
Re: Did Henry Ford ever own a Model T?
Did Michigan have manufacturer license plate(s) plates during the Model T time frame, wondering if Henry used one or was it registered to him same as you & me have to register an Automobile. If you remember reading Henry took one of the First Model T's (in October '08) on a hunting trip.
George
George
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: aluminum pistons
- Replies: 6
- Views: 733
Re: aluminum pistons
It depends on where he measured the Aluminum piston, weather it was measured at the piston head (where the ring lands are), the skirt across the skirt & across the pin??? He has a new set of standard aluminum pistons, the bore needs to be checked for bore taper, cylinder wall ware will not be consta...
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Vintage Weaver Tire Changer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1136
Re: Vintage Weaver Tire Changer
I have had mine since 1961 when I was 15 years old. I also believe "Model T Haven" has one on eBay it has been listed for months, $660. takes it home. George
- Thu Dec 03, 2020 10:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: throttle linkage mod on 27 engine block
- Replies: 9
- Views: 654
Re: throttle linkage mod on 27 engine block
The throttle bracket makes the most sense to me, no molesting of the original block or "valve door" & not having to relocate the small lever on the throttle rod. George
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 1:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Interior Kick Panels 2
- Replies: 2
- Views: 228
Re: WTB Interior Kick Panels 2
Larry, looking for used to match what is there, Thanks George
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 1:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: points and condenser
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1572
Re: points and condenser
Steve, Maybe you might apricate my tale of woe concerning points & condenser replacement on GM distributors that are in the rear of the engine compartment. Common place 50 years ago was the annual tune-up, yearly or at about 12,000 miles generally called for replacement of "lead" fouled spark plugs,...
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Interior Kick Panels 2
- Replies: 2
- Views: 228
WTB Interior Kick Panels 2
I am looking for 2 Right Front Interior trim (kick) panels, 1 from '17-'23 low cowl car for my '20 Touring car, and 1 from a '26-7 open car for my friends '27 Touring. Thanks for looking. George
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 10:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Factory tops
- Replies: 6
- Views: 572
Re: Factory tops
I had read somewhere maybe Bruce's book, that body's provided by vendors may have been received already trimmed with upholstery did that include the folding top?? George
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Non-Starter vs Starter Equipped Coil Box
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1021
Re: Non-Starter vs Starter Equipped Coil Box
Corey, Ryan has indicated that his "bitsi" car has no starter or generator, he is looking to run the lights w/o a dimmer & use the magneto for lights & a magneto horn. George
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Cam/TIming Gear(s)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 310
Re: WTB Cam/TIming Gear(s)
I also have a nos fiber gear, but I will not use it on any of the generator engines, I am saving it for my non generator engine. George
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Non-Starter vs Starter Equipped Coil Box
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1021
Re: Non-Starter vs Starter Equipped Coil Box
Ryan, You say no starter, so now I am to take it that the "hogshead" is pre starter or does it have block off plates. I am sure someone closer to you may have a non starter coil box(the later ones w/o the brass front plate are not very desirable) to donate for the cost of shipping. George
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Non-Starter vs Starter Equipped Coil Box
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1021
Re: Non-Starter vs Starter Equipped Coil Box
I am confused as well, First off you have a Starter, do you have a workable/working generator as well? The no switch coil boxes for a T came out for the '19 model year. By the 1922 model year onward non starter switches were mounted on the dash (panel) as shown by the photo posted by Cory Walker sam...
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 8:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1911 rear axle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 673
Re: 1911 rear axle
Philip, I believe the "guts" from a later rear axle will work, your friend will need an Enclosed pinion spool for the early axle halves. George
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What name have you given your T
- Replies: 61
- Views: 2230
Re: What name have you given your T
We only named one of them our homemade pickup, Stanley. Named by the kids from next door visiting relatives at the RV park in Florida.
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1927 touring green? Now with photos!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1333
Re: 1927 touring green? Now with photos!
Brent, I am unable to open your 2 photo links. George
- Tue Nov 10, 2020 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1927 touring green? Now with photos!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1333
Re: 1927 touring green? Now with photos!
Dan, I agree that stripe looks orange, but it is rust bleeding thru. On the drivers side in a area toward the drivers door hinge the stripe appears to be golden, my guess is that it is cream. The cowl, under the dash & inside both seat frames & under the cardboard panel of the front seat frame all e...
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Has anybody here ever crashed their T?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1914
Re: Has anybody here ever crashed their T?
Henry, What is that poor car doing in the under brush? George
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 7:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1927 touring green? Now with photos!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1333
Re: 1927 touring green?
Hello All, I did get some photos late this afternoon, they should have been taken closer to noon time because the sun is setting low this time of year so it is hard to get any decent photos. Susanne, Jim, I believe it looks more like "Ma Bell" AT&T green and not as dark as a VietNam era Olive Drab, ...
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 8:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1927 touring green? Now with photos!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1333
Re: 1927 touring green?
Jim , It clearly is not the dark green shown in your picture or as represented on the 15,000,000th. car, there are plenty of spots that are in areas that should not have faded. Steve, Bruce's book while a great resource lacks any color chips to verify, I have gone around in circles looking at (for) ...
- Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1927 touring green? Now with photos!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1333
Re: 1927 touring green?
Dan & Susanne, Thank you for your replies, and thank you to also to John, John & Jeff. Highland Green it is, at some point I will try to post a couple pictures. Dan it has the remains of the stripe, it looks like a straw but I am sure that it has aged with 93 years. I have been in the process of cle...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1927 touring green? Now with photos!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1333
1927 touring green? Now with photos!
What would the paint color been called that is like an "olive drab" used on a very late '27 touring car. For all I can find it is the original color of the car. George
- Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: '27 fuel tank wanted.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 845
Re: '27 fuel tank wanted.
Mike, I have one on the way, I should have updated my post here. Thank you George
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1914 t speedster
- Replies: 5
- Views: 647
Re: 1914 t speedster
'14 may have been the number the Dart landed on on the wall calendar.
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:05 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: '27 fuel tank wanted.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 845
Re: '27 fuel tank wanted.
George , I just sent you a PM, thanks
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What would the possibility be?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 334
What would the possibility be?
I recently brought home a '27 Touring car that belongs to a friend, I am to get it running after a long sleep of 28 years. This car carries the NYS Insp. sticker I applied in1991 for his dad the owner, at the time it was a real nice late T. The owner a retired farmer down the road about 8 miles brou...
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: IGNITION PROBLEM
- Replies: 2
- Views: 277
Re: IGNITION PROBLEM
Swap #1 coil with another & see if problem follows coil or stays at #1, when having coils rebuilt always have 5 done. George
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:52 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: '27 fuel tank wanted.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 845
Re: '27 fuel tank wanted.
Joseph, I brought home a friends Touring car with the intent of getting it running it has sat 28 years & the tank is just nasty. One problem is he unfortunately is a serious victim of covid-19. I would be fronting any expense for a while. I know good tanks are getting hard to find & I think replacin...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Exhaust Pipe Nut Wrench
- Replies: 2
- Views: 529
Re: Exhaust Pipe Nut Wrench
Mark, lets keep it in NY State, total with postage to 13141 if not already sold. Thanks
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: '27 fuel tank wanted.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 845
'27 fuel tank wanted.
May be looking for a nice clean fuel tank for a '27 Touring car. George
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Another newbie No Start
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1522
Re: Another newbie No Start
Eric, On a Model T timer wiring harness to ground can be caused by a wire terminal grounding against the timing gear cover. That would cause that coil to "buzz" with the key on, this does not sound like your issue. Sometimes a non firing coil (buzzing) can be caused by dirty terminals in the coil bo...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Stevens/Walden tool catalogs update ...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 961
Re: Stevens/Walden tool catalogs update ...please read Sunday Oct 18th post
Donnie, I received my catalog this week, looks great, home you made it home from your tour without any more problems. George
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Another newbie No Start
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1522
Re: Another newbie No Start
Eric, I see a lot to digest here & not to confuse you more I want to add my 2 cents. MOST IMPORTANT TO ME IS SAFTEY, I am not a fan of starting a T in an enclosure. When I was able to use my neighbor's garage I always pushed my T's outside, it is not that hard. I always have a functional fire exting...
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Another newbie No Start
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1522
Re: Another newbie No Start
Eric, Looking at your photos you have one showing the manifold side of the engine, near the timing cover there is a 3017D generator block off plate in view indicating the block is a later than 1919 production. Look on the block below the manifolds & see if there is a single long valve chamber door w...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:51 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Stevens/Walden tool catalogs update ...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 961
Re: Stevens/Walden tool catalogs update ...
Donnie, I put check in the mail. Thanks George
- Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
- Replies: 13
- Views: 832
Re: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
Frank, So now for the 64 cent question, what firewall was used when this was put together? The one that came with the '21 body or a '15-6 style? George
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 3:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
- Replies: 13
- Views: 832
Re: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
Frank, Just purchase a new reproduction firewall for a '19-22 with electric starter, most of the vendors have them in their catalogs (I gather your car has a starter), you may have to drill a few holes for the hood former screws (which you would have had to do anyways when you first put on the hood ...
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:52 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB ROD CAPS WITH MINIMUM MEASUREMNT OF .660
- Replies: 2
- Views: 314
Re: WTB ROD CAPS WITH MINIMUM MEASUREMNT OF .660
Brent, .660-.770 that is good information to have, I have a set of caps still on the rods. The wrist pin end of the rods became rusty in storage so I bead blasted them, they were to become exchange cores but after cleaning they are very pitted at the pin end so I do not feel they would be received a...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Guardian Angel Found the issue!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1649
Re: Guardian Angel Found the issue!
Solid shaft? Maybe the early ones by the look of the throttle lever this car has a Vaporizer Carburetor which would make it from a later '26-7. The wood firewall tells me it has a aftermarket body & not as supported as it was when it would have been in the "Original" car with a metal firewall & colu...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 7:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Guardian Angel Found the issue!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1649
Re: Guardian Angel Found the issue!
Steve, Looks like it has been cracked for awhile, my guess would be excessive up & down steering column due to a week firewall at the column mounting. By the way I gather you have an early Mustang(s). I have a NY Rusty 6cyl. convertible warranty plate data date July 25th.
- Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Reprinting another version of Stevens catalog, UPDATE
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1510
Re: Reprinting another version of Stevens catalog, any interest ????
Donnie, Put me on the list, I will take one. George
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:26 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: set of Grant brand .030” rings for aluminum pistons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 511
Re: Wanted: set of Grant brand .030” rings for aluminum pistons
The top ring groves for an Aluminum Model T Piston are .125", for the 265 ci chevy they are 5/64", oil rings are both 3/16th"
- Fri Sep 11, 2020 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Were after-market radios ever an option on the Model T?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1251
Re: Were after-market radios ever an option on the Model T?
Off the internet, When was the car radio invented? The first car radio on record was fitted to the passenger door of a Ford Model T by 18-year-old George Frost, President of Lane High School radio Club, Chicago, and was in use by May 1922. The first commercially produced car radio was the Philco Tra...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Coils not working
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1735
Re: Coils not working
Take a piece of insulated wire and ground one end to the engine, take the other end and touch the top # 1 timer wire (on the firewall) with the key on battery, listen for a buzz, try the next wire to verify your connection. Send me a PM if toy care.
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Coils not working
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1735
Re: Coils not working
Blaze, So you found that the # 1 coil does not buzz, as you said you have not swapped with a working coil, if you have not tried the swap yet take a grounded wire as I indicated in an earlier reply & ground the top wire on the firewall for cylinder # 1 with the key on bat. and see if you get a buzz,...
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Coils not working
- Replies: 39
- Views: 1735
Re: Coils not working
Blaze, Have you defined what type of timer, or have i missed that, They are many styles of timers with the roller type this was what Ford supplied along with a lot of replacements, as previous indicated these are to be periodically lubricated with motor oil after an internal cleaning. Next would be ...
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How to drill out and replace key cylinder
- Replies: 4
- Views: 712
Re: How to drill out and replace key cylinder
Dave, If you are replacing the ignition cylinder on an original switch expect to have to remove material on the outside of the replacement cylinder, unless the problem has been corrected the replacement cylinders are .010-.015 larger in diameter & will not fit original switch housings as is. If you ...
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Drive shaft follies.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2397
Re: Drive shaft rust?
After retiring from my regular job at a new car dealership I took a part time position with a repair shop in the same town has my wife was working in, she was still working. In the shop was a prybar marked Ford with a square shank on one end, I had ask the owner if he knew where it came from he did ...
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Drive shaft follies.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2397
Re: Drive shaft rust?
Looks like time to measure the shaft for wear. George
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Inner tubes "MADE IN USA "
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1094
Re: Inner tubes "MADE IN USA "
Steve , Your inital response is what generated my reply.
"You didn't state the brand of your made-in-China tube, but I assume it's Hartford. I've been using Hartford tubes and they are fine. I am avoiding any more Custom Classic (India), which had a splitting problem."
George
"You didn't state the brand of your made-in-China tube, but I assume it's Hartford. I've been using Hartford tubes and they are fine. I am avoiding any more Custom Classic (India), which had a splitting problem."
George
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Inner tubes "MADE IN USA "
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1094
Re: Inner tubes "MADE IN USA "
Steve, Both text & photo show tube made in USA, Roadster John should be able to follow your useful procedure anyway. George
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 6:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Drive shaft follies.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2397
Re: Drive shaft rust?
I doubt that it can be turned down, from your picture it looks smaller than the diameter of the "U-joint" square already, find another or go to a machine shop & see if they can spray weld & grind back down. The local Engine Machine shop in my area does not spray weld but he grinds back and welds up ...
- Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rear inner brake band help
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1425
Re: Rear inner brake band help
David, Your parking brake linings are not to be installed like the transmission band linings, the brass rivets are to be installed with the head of the rivet counter sunk into the linings. I would like to see a couple more pictures that show your installation. Where did you obtain your linings & wha...
- Sat Aug 08, 2020 6:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rear inner brake band help
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1425
Re: Rear inner brake band help
It looks to me like the replacement linings were installed over the original linings. that way your rivets will not have very much "crush" when seated7 and they will not stay in place. Also your lining to drum contact will be spotty and not very good. George
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Engine block coolant cavity vinegar soak
- Replies: 3
- Views: 831
Re: Engine block coolant cavity vinegar soak
Hello all, I doubt soaking my engine blocks will create a problem, I explored having the blocks oven baked but felt that it may make more problems with cracking which is what modern engine builders do with newer engine blocks. When I soaked the first block it did not remove rust to the point of bein...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Engine block coolant cavity vinegar soak
- Replies: 3
- Views: 831
Engine block coolant cavity vinegar soak
After giving my bare1920 engine block coolant cavity a vinegar soak for a week & wash I took it to have it bored for new .030 over aluminum pistons. I set the 1925 block on the bench for it's turn with the vinegar treatment, chunks of crud started to float to the top within a few minutes. As with th...
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Looking for info on points
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1898
Re: Looking for info on points
I doubt you will find a useable dist. adapter as they were die cast "pot metal". A reproduction casting is offered on eBay w/o gears. eBay item # 163959079980. George
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Texas T alternator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 974
Re: Texas T alternator
Anyone know what "series" Delco alternators were used in these conversions by Texas T Parts, I have one with visible stator overheat damage I would lie to repair myself. George
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Looking for info on points
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1898
Re: Looking for info on points
Dan, The 1929 Plymouth U distributor number is 635T. The Delco Remy part number for the points was 1855520. George
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Flushing the block
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1471
Re: Flushing the block
John, I just measured the diameter of the small holes in a nos Fitzgerald Headgasket at 15/64th, & that is the size drill I used to clean my block. I would caution against going to 1/4" or larger, this Headgasket has crimped sealing rings at these spots & I would be afraid the gasket could be compro...
- Thu Jul 30, 2020 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Erosion of Headgasket Surface
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1649
Re: Erosion of Headgasket Surface
My block is out being bored for the new pistons, have put deck resurfacing on hold for now will check top ring exposure with crank, rod & piston in place when I bring home. Thanks for the responses. George
- Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Erosion of Headgasket Surface
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1649
Re: Erosion of Headgasket Surface
Kerry, In your photo the piston on the left looks to me like a Model A piston, I am unsure of the compression distance difference between the
A & T piston I know the wrist pin is larger in diameter on the A. The piston on the right looks more like the ones I have. Thanks for your reply. George
A & T piston I know the wrist pin is larger in diameter on the A. The piston on the right looks more like the ones I have. Thanks for your reply. George
- Tue Jul 28, 2020 6:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Flushing the block
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1471
Re: Flushing the block
Dick, I got done yesterday cleaning my bare block as part of prepping for boring. I set it level on my bench, bolted an inverted water inlet and hose then filled block water passages with vinegar and let it set a week. All kinds of "crap" floated to the top. It perforated the center soft plug, all t...
- Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Erosion of Headgasket Surface
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1649
Erosion of Headgasket Surface
I soon will be sending out a block for cylinder boring and fitting of .030 oversize Aluminum pistons, the head gasket surface of the block is eroded at the front and rear coolant ports. what would be a safe material removal for cleaning up the deck, I am guessing .025-.030 or more may need to be mil...
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Curve in Rear Belt Rail
- Replies: 7
- Views: 918
Re: Curve in Rear Belt Rail
I am enjoying viewing these pictures they will come handy when I start to put together my '23, Thank you
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rear Axle Rebuild Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1147
Re: Rear Axle Rebuild Question
Gene, Those rear ends are one of the most nasty cleaning jobs out there, next to a cloths washer. When the wife washing machine pooped out, the transmission was junk, did not take long to go find a new one, washing machine that is. Anyway if you have not taken out the 4 bearing sleeves they will nee...
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Protecting the magneto
- Replies: 4
- Views: 887
Re: Protecting the magneto
Jim, Well for starters the output voltage of the Model T Flywheel magneto is of the AC Varity, the rest of the Ford electrical system is DC. George
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 6:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB buggy rail
- Replies: 4
- Views: 812
Re: WTB buggy rail
Bill, I find it interesting that you are looking for a Buggy rail, I am wondering what a Buggy rail is. I think what you may want is what my dad called a Robe rail that would go on the back of the front seat to hold a Robe or Blanket for the rear seat passengers. When I was a lot younger dad had a t...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Vertical Wood Slats
- Replies: 7
- Views: 914
Re: 24 Touring Vertical Wood Slats
Don, Joshua, I just looked at my 1923 rear vertical board it has screw holes top & bottom, no screws currently present at the bottom & at the bottom the vertical boards are cut into a wedge with the lower screw holes in the wedge. At the top the screws are round head slots, about an 1 1/8th long. Th...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ultrasonic cleaning solution
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1735
Re: Ultrasonic cleaning solution
I bought a HF ultrasonic cleaner, used it on some old metallic toy train parts with the HF powder, was not impressed should give it another try on something else. Has anyone used vinegar with an ultrasonic cleaner?
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Vertical Wood Slats
- Replies: 7
- Views: 914
Re: 24 Touring Vertical Wood Slats
Don, Sorry I did not check the slats today, spent most of the day chasing a phantom ABS problem on my father in laws 2012 Impala. tomorrow all the E brake cables. I did get the 4 little end caps for the '23 arm rest, pricy little devils', are the arm rest you have from Ford Wood ? George
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 24 Touring Vertical Wood Slats
- Replies: 7
- Views: 914
Re: 24 Touring Vertical Wood Slats
Don, The '23 touring I bought last year that was in pieces has that piece, I will go out in the barn & look in a little bit, do you have samples of the 4 armrest segments for the front & rear? I have the 4 metal end caps. The wood I have for this car is near perfect, I would like to get it duplicate...
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:39 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: new older set 3840B schakles 1922-27.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 775
Re: new older set 3840B schakles 1922-27.
Darel, Sent reply email, George
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:46 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Rebuilt Motor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1031
Re: WTB Rebuilt Motor
Brad, If you have a useable block & it's number matches your paperwork & it is the correct year, maybe you should have that redone. George
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:41 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: new older set 3840B schakles 1922-27.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 775
Re: new older set 3840B schakles 1922-27.
Darel, I will take the second set if not sold. Send me an email. Thanks George
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Just Got My First T, Need Some Advice
- Replies: 122
- Views: 6789
Re: Just Got My First T, Need Some Advice
Brendan, Welcome to the wonderful world of the Model T, oil just make sure it will drip out the top test cock. coolant mixed at 50/50 or stronger has less heat convection than pure water, for me I run water with about a quart or two of anti freeze (as antirust) & make sure to drain before cold weath...
- Sat Jul 18, 2020 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Making Holley G floats
- Replies: 5
- Views: 823
Re: Making Holley G floats
Snyder's list a float for the Holly G, I bought one several years ago for my bronze/brass G, their listing list for 1918-20 (steel body) but it worked fine in my carb. The only thing is the nuts on the screws can loosen up so I would add a drop of solder to each once you hinge is to the new float as...
- Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Seat Belts, What of it?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3726
Re: Seat Belts, What of it?
It all would depend of the circumstances of an accident, but one would have to decide if one would fare out being in an accident trapped in a tin can with a toothpick superstructure or fly with the birds. Both are not good options, be safe. George
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model A motor into a T?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4012
Re: Model A motor into a T?
Wouldn't it be smarter to use the Model A chassis and get real brakes and steering.
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rare?? Unused Portion Cutoff Touring
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1566
Re: Rare?? Unused Portion Cutoff Touring
I have one, I believe it is from a 1918 Touring car, rusty.
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Who has experience with a 1923-5 touring wood kit?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 671
Re: Who has experience with a 1923-5 touring wood kit?
John, Thanks for your information & research. This may sound "nutty" but late last year i bought an unfinished early 23 project that has been in pieces for years. the chassis from what i can tell has been "restored" (except maybe the rear axle). It is all cleaned derusted primed & painted. That incl...
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Who has experience with a 1923-5 touring wood kit?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 671
Who has experience with a 1923-5 touring wood kit?
I am wondering who may have used a 1923-5 touring wood kit, the venders list one kit for those model years, I am sure that these are for the "high" cowl , so what do you use for a "low". cowl 1923, the 1922 kit and make adjustments for the "one" man top & 1923 slanted windshield post? I guess what I...
- Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Adjustable Two Piece Valve lifter Question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 635
Adjustable Two Piece Valve lifter Question
Hope to be getting ready to assemble an engine soon & I was wondering if & what are you taking off the valve stems prior to installing new valves. For this build I will be using new vendor provided stainless valves. Thanks George
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Need help to identify the model year of this Model T Touring
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2272
Re: Need help to identify the model year of this Model T Touring
Edward the floor risers are the left & right boards (they maybe tin also) that angle up from the front floor & the upper front floor board(s) lay on, your has no vendor stamping so I believe you body was produced by Ford, unless you find a large letter W stamped on the forward face of the front seat...
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Need help to identify the model year of this Model T Touring
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2272
Re: Need help to identify the model year of this Model T Touring
Edward, unless this is a "Johnny Cash" or a "bitsa" car, I see forged running board brackets which were last used in the spring of 1920, more photos please, need to see rear axle fill plug, front & rear springs, ft. axle showing the wishbone. right floor riser under floor mat. does it have a round o...
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Will changing electrical system to 12v devalue the car?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2793
Re: Will changing electrical system to 12v devalue the car?
I have to say NO to changing the model T value, of the 3 licensed T I have, the 1912 is still a hand cranker, it uses a small automotive 12v battery that lives in a wooden running board tool box for ignition for starting then I switch over flywheel magneto for coil voltage. The 1920 was build as a n...
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Installing tranny bands/hogs head. Bands won't sit back far enough?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1732
Re: Installing tranny bands/hogs head. Bands won't sit back far enough?
Brett, Are you trying to use a 1926-7 wide drum brake band on the '25 transmission? Do you have a 3 dip or a 4 dip crankcase-pan? Are the removable ears on the bands on the left side? Just some thoughts. George
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ignition Switch assembly
- Replies: 5
- Views: 885
Re: Ignition Switch assembly
Dick, I did not see Anthonie was from overseas, Ben may not want to deal with that. His business card does not list an email address. George
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 1:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ignition Switch assembly
- Replies: 5
- Views: 885
Re: Ignition Switch assembly
The reproduction ones like other replacement Model T parts are not made correctly, Ben Martin is doing his best to restore originals. Refurbished ones on eBay are fetching crazy money. Ben is in Tucker Ga. near Atlanta. 646-884-8882, 2 other numbers from his business card, home 770-938-3376, cell 40...