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John_Aldrich

Installing a turn signal flasher on my 27 Touring. Pretty simple schematic or wiring diagram if you prefer. Once installed and system powered up the turn signals both work correctly. When the turn signals are NOT on, the flasher "buzzes" and none of the turn signals are on or flashing. What's going ...

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Hello Beat, I have located 14 hub caps Made in Canada. They all have "experience". There is three that have no significant damage, nice lettering, and the logo looks like yours. They do not have cracks at the thread area. eMail me with yours and we can make this happen. Best regards, Ken Do you hav...

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Have a nice tight Ford Script u-joint for sale.$75 plus shipping

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Mark Gregush wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 30, 2025 10:46 pm
Finished pouring my block and bored it. Next step is to get the crank seated. 4th main is poured ready to bore it as soon as I know which output shaft drive plate I am going to use.

Do you pour Babbit for anyone or just a select few?

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Joe Reid wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 30, 2025 1:38 pm
Is that a 40 LaSalle outside?

Yes it is.

Series 52 and my daily driver

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Continuing to build our Depot Hack.

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When Stan Howe passed away several years ago, he had a lot of carburetors in various states of repair with, I heard, parts all over his shop. Was everyone who had carburetors in his shop for repairs at the time of his passing, able to retrieve their carburetors? I understand he had a lot of rare ca...

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Along with all the "lanterns", the few Model T items and the Boyco running board cans caught my attention. Will it all be bulldozed, or auctioned of for pennies on the dollar? Lots of good stuff is destroyed by people who don't know that they have. Sad but true. Haven't been here much lately but I'...

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RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 01, 2024 5:28 pm
What a great photo of Otis & Blossom !!! That '13 Touring went to Georgia - I have their '19 Centerdoor.

I knew you would know him.

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Monty 98 wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 11, 2024 7:21 pm
Yes, reason for buying may differ, but they are keeping them in circulation. And hopefully not turning them into hotrods

Hot rodding them is a pet peeve of mine and yes, I know it's their car and they can do what they want but still....

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Putting the engine with new transmission back in my 1927 Touring.

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Beautiful. Mine is pretty rough.

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I believe I have combustion chamber CC's for both heads. Can post later tonite. The Z head varies quite a bit from casting variations. Prus are consistent. A recent compression test on a Prus head showed 82# You might want to do a compression test on your installed Z head for comparison. 82# is gre...

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RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 09, 2024 2:16 pm
BTT - I have a bunch of nuts also !

Probably friends of yours....

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Check is in the mail.

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FOUND IT!!!

I wish to purchase this sediment bulb from you.

jwa98360@gmail.com

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I agree with Jerry. Be sure it has plenty of oil and water, and go drive it, avoiding hard pulls, lugging, or high speeds. I'd carry 3 gallons of water and a quart or two of oil. You probably won't need it, but it's good to have on hand. Keep a close check on water and oil. Watch or leaks, loose bo...

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When testing did you have the throttle wide open? If not that could be part of the problem. No, I was alone at the time. I was getting 30-35 psi A fellow T nut which has MANY more years in the hobby than I have cranked it and the first words out of his mouth were "you have no compression". My Touri...

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I have a stock 1915 engine, rebuilt with 30 over pistons. Runs fine, starts easy.

Why would a newly rebuilt engine have low compression?

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Last time I spoke to John, it was a later style chassis - musta changed direction as he's been purchasing '26 - '27 parts from me ! It's a "bitsa" Hack Steve. Couple of guys locally over here are getting rid of T parts so I'm doing my part to help them! The engine is a 1924 so we are calling the Ha...

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RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:54 pm
Last time I spoke to John, it was a later style chassis - musta changed direction as he's been purchasing '26 - '27 parts from me !

Still headed same direction Big Guy.

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Moxie26 wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:00 pm
John... You have two different spindles. What car are you working on?.. .....

building a 1924 depot hack

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Moxie26 wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:29 pm
Thumbs up, John,. ... glad you fixed your problems

Explain why I have 2 different sized bearing surfaces.

Spindle Differences

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Moxie26 wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:22 pm
As long as you use new bushings, the kingpins should fit fine

This answered my question. THANK YOU!

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I have a freshly rebuilt front axel that has the wrong spindles (early ones).

I had not idea there were different spindles and as "Murphy's Law" took over my wooden wheels don't go one far enough.

Can I "re-use" the King Pins or do I need new ones?

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Looking for wire wheel hub caps that say " Made in Canada ". Thanks to all who answered. I was told by the guy I bought my Canadian built Touring from that they existed and he was unable to find any. I've been looking ever since than time. Thanks to all the answers. I'll quit chasing my tail! As me...

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Looking for wire wheel hub caps that say "Made in Canada".

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CHOKE ROD SLEEVE Part # T-4591 | Model Year 26-27 In 26-27 the T's did not have a separate rod to choke the carb. This sleeve slips up the carb control beyond the cotter pin hole. A piece of wire goes from this sleeve down to the choke arm so when you pull up on the carb control, you choke the carb...

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Replaced an aluminum timing gear with a bronze one to reduce engine noise.

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Too many variables without more information. Photos might help because we can't see what is going on with it. When I tightened up the mounting bolt is when it went "crooked". When I first held it in place it looked good. Pictures could have been better. Where was Steve Jelf and his camera when you ...

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If it's a clip-on style and if you're saying that it doesn't fit within the recess on the the timing cover, it may be because it's an old pot metal version that has swollen and will no longer fit. But, that's a lot of "ifs". We need more info... I'll get some pictures today. It is a new Texas T dis...

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Why does my dizzy not set flush to the block?

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and here I thought that was just a typo... if it is not a typo, well, 7/16-24 is ADMF British Admiralty Thread and absolutely no one is going to have a STI for it so, it begs the question: what on earth has or had this thread? if this is for a flare nut or flare fitting like I suspect, then replace...

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and here I thought that was just a typo... if it is not a typo, well, 7/16-24 is ADMF British Admiralty Thread and absolutely no one is going to have a STI for it so, it begs the question: what on earth has or had this thread? if this is for a flare nut or flare fitting like I suspect, then replace...

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Having worked in the Aerospace industry myself, building things like the Hand Controls for the Space shuttle (which contain helicoils), Minuteman Guidance Systems (which contain helicoils where the parts are not beryllium) and Howitzer-mounted navigation systems (which contain helicoils), I am alwa...

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and here I thought that was just a typo... if it is not a typo, well, 7/16-24 is ADMF British Admiralty Thread and absolutely no one is going to have a STI for it so, it begs the question: what on earth has or had this thread? if this is for a flare nut or flare fitting like I suspect, then replace...

John_Aldrich · Heli Coil Anyone know where I can find a Heli coil kit "7/16-24"?

Anyone know where I can find a Heli coil kit "7/16-24"?

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Condolences to family and friends.

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Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:02 pm
What is the condition of your crankshaft gear? No gear will run well against a worn crank gear.

Not sure Jerry. Had the engine rebuilt several years ago and while it runs good it is just so darned noisy.

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TWrenn wrote: ↑
Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:26 pm
Yep, they are. Horribly noisy. Get a brass one, they're a bit quieter.

How noisy are steel ones? I HAVE one of them.

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Anyone have issues with the aluminum timing gears?

Mine is noisy as all get out.

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Managed to get all my T's started except the one that is out of gas. And that one is a 1915 and crank start only.

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Just tried to start the T's and the Model A. Only the 1927 T started.

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112th street radiator re-cored mine and it looks great.

Located in Washington state.

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Mac's (AKA Eckler's) gets all their parts from the dealers. Over the past year, they have not been paying their bills for Model T parts they have ordered for their customers from various dealers. As such, their accounts have been closed or suspended. Currently, they have an outstanding debt of seve...

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Do you still have this carb?

Does the needle valve move freely?

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Rich Eagle wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 09, 2022 1:20 pm
Time for some attention.
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Those gutters are worth their weight in gold around these parts.

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Hope this is the proper place to put this. I want give a shout out to Birdhaven for getting back to me in a timely manner about a part I was having trouble finding. They are professional and courteous. I much appreciate all our vendors for helping us keep these "T"s going! Awesome! Mostly folks com...

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TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:21 am
Does your car have a generator? I suggest that you replace both gears as a set. Timing gears depend on good cam bearings and main bearings to run correctly. Generator drive gear clearance can be adjusted, if necessary.

Running an alternator now.

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Wish I'd heard it running last weekend. I remember you mentioning it. Remove the generator and look at the cam gear to verify extreme gear wear - how long ago did I replace it ? It was the 2nd engine you did for me but it has been 10 years since you replaced it. The longer I run it the more I hate ...

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The aluminum timing gear is super noisy to the point that during a 2 day T run last week folks were asking me why my engine was so noisy.
It is obnoxiously loud which is why I want to change it.

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I want to replace the aluminum timing with an original steel one.

Is it as simple and pulling off the aluminum gear and pushing on the steel gear?

Is the timing gear "pressed" on? That would make swapping the gear MUCH more difficult.

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RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:50 pm
I've referred a few jobs over to Rick Carnegie in Spokane.

Thanks Steve.

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Soseone asked me if I knew what happened to the parts and csrs of Charlie Shaffer and Stan Howe.... I do not but was asked to post this question on here to see if anyone knew. :mrgreen: Stan had a Stromberg OF of mine that he sold to me and was troubleshooting. I never could get it working right.

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...dead, like the coils don't even buzz? [/size] No, by dead I meant no fire. Not even a cough or hint of wanting to fire. The coils are working and the plugs are sparking. I haven't tried pulling yet, but I may resort to that. I had a similar problem and pouring some oil into each cylinder (enough...

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Who in or near the great Northwest is pouring babbitt? Dave Johnson is no longer (at least for now) pouring babbitt which kind of leaves us in a bind.

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Unfortunately, the center main is usually worn by the 4th main sagging which lowers the back of the transmission and raises the center main this causes wear in the block and not the cap. So tightening up the cap by removing shims will only cause the crank to continually flex in the center eventuall...

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Knock in the engine. At first it sounded like the center main. Removed one shim on each side. Then it sounded like number r cylinder. Pulled one shim each side.
Now it sou vs like number one cylinder.

Ideas as to why it seems to be migrating?

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People have used local shops to re-core a radiator. Be sure to see if they have experience with antique radiators. Here is a link to the HCCT Handbook sold by MTFCA. https://modeltstore.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/hcct-handbook-by-cascisa-and-patterson I've had good luck by simply tell...

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My 27 touring has the most leg room for me and I've driven a 15 pickup, 23 Roadster, 26 Tudor and a Dr Coupe which was the worst.

I'm 6' 1"

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I once had a wheel I could not get off with either of the tools shown.

I ended up backing off the nut a couple of turns (so it was loose but not falling off) and then driving the car a little making tight turns both left and right.

That worked when nothing else would.

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Went on tour!

Broke down!

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Thanks. Used a stethoscope today and really couldn't narrow down which cylinder.

Aluminum pistons 40 over. will pull the inspection plate tomorrow and get my hands dirty.

Sure would be nice if it was a rod cap...

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When my 1912 engine came back from rebuild it was tight to the point that the hand crank was essentially useless. Starting required pulling with the tractor the first few times until break-in was complete, then no problems. Remove plugs, pour a little gasoline into each cylinder, try again. If it g...

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What am I looking at for parts if I determine I have a noisy wrist pin?

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In the "parts gathering" mode so a buddy of mine and I can build a Depot Hack.

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Yesterday 12/12, Ignacio Valdes started a post entitled "Drilling Steel?". Ignacio eventually solved his problem of difficulty in drilling steel, apparently by purchase of what was obviously a very high quality set of "Milwaukee" drill bits. Within that same post, Stan Howe posted what i consider s...

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Wish I could afford a "vintage" key board but since I can't I bought one of the "repros" and collected all the keys necessary to fill it.

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"Arkansas Lizzy" HATES to be left behind. As you can see she is patiently waiting to go and whenever she hears a T start up and comes a-running!

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Susanne wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:10 pm
Generally a "higher pitched" knock under deceleration is a rod knock, that or maybe a piston pin knock... Main knocks are deeper, you can not only hear them but feel them. Piston slap is a different sound (takka takka takka)...

Probably not piston slap then.

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Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑
Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:28 pm
Do you know the condition of your u-joint? Excessive play in your u-joint may show up under "no load" conditions.

No I don't.

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I have an engine knock during light deceleration that only occurs when there is no "load" on the engine. When the engine is slowing down the car the knock goes away and is never there during acceleration. I tried removing shims from the rod caps and although one cap "seemed" loose apparently it was ...

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While I think plasigauge is great for steel backed insert bearings, I stopped using it a long time ago on poured babbitt bearings because I wasn't getting a consistent reading. I have been using the aluminum foil method. Re the nut; if the holes don't line up at 30-35FP, I swap the nuts around or f...

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Thanks for all the advice. Ironically, when I did this to another car I must have gotten lucky because it came out fine. THIS time however that is not the case.

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CRAP!

No I didn't use plasti gauge. Sounds Like I need a new set of shims to install.

Your thoughts?

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Got a knock when I decelerate so decided to take out some shims. Unable to narrow down which rod was knocking. Got shims removed on #'s 1 and 4 and had a hell of a time getting a cotter key in the 2nd rod cap hex head on #4. Finally got the nut tight enough to reveal the cotter key hole. After remov...

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BobP wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:30 pm
A decent 1926 roadster pickup just sold for $21,175 on an online auction in Wi. Wood wheels, no options, older restoration. Whoda thunk it. We might have a goldmine.

Your headline caught me... Model T prices and part prices are definitely on the rise.

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jiminbartow wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:33 pm
Do you have a muffler? Check every orifice in the engine compartment and under cab that a mouse could fit into. Mice are pretty small and one could have crawled in someplace and died. Jim Patrick

Thinking maybe the exhaust pack nut might be loose.

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Every time the T stops at a lite there is a horrible odor coming (I think) from the engine compartment. Can't smell it as I go down the road but I'm sure it is still there.

Any guesses as to what it might be??

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Tom_Carnegie wrote: ↑
Sat May 02, 2020 7:51 pm
I don't have inside knowledge, but my understanding is that it (the MTFCA tour) is still on. If what I've heard is correct, the hotel plans to be open and has made accommodations to the club that make the situation workable, at least at this time.

Thanks Tom.

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Anyone know if the MTFCA National Tour scheduled for July is still on? I'm guessing probably not.

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Took the 1915 out for her first run this year. Went to get some veggie starts... about 35 miles round trip. She looks like hell but never misses a beat!
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As you all know, my son recently joined the T addiction club with the purchase of his first T - a 1926 Tudor. He's decided to just run with the distributor that was put on and he's got it running pretty good, but now he's working on the front axle and putting new kingpins in. I must have borrowed t...

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Ok... I had my engine out and replaced the valves and rebuilt the transmission.. put it back and can't get any power out of the motor.. first I thought maybe my transmission was binding, but I've dont enough tests to rule that out..spark seems good, rebuilt coils, nice pink spark at the plugs. My i...

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Rich Eagle wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:36 pm
We were asked to supply cars for a photo shoot. Only two cars showed up.
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I was happy to see these youngsters enjoying the early day theme. They enjoyed both cars and the contrast.

The young lady in white very much looks the part/era.

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Mark Gregush wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 16, 2020 11:32 am
Looks like Steve comes to the rescue! RE What are people doing, putting ads in the classified.

Steve has rescued me on more than one occasion.

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RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:34 pm
Actually installed over the last couple days but rolled her out with my "new to me" Pharis Buffalo wires & new Firestones !

Steve, did you get the new "radials"? Jim Beal says they are great.

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A morning, foggy picture of my "T" barn. Thanks to Steve Jelf for helping me figure this out.

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Steve Jelf wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:34 am
Keep it simple. Skip Photobucket. Post directly from your computer. A JPEG is fine. Like this:

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When I select image it gives me image tags. Is there an "insert picture" button somewhere?

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Dan Hatch wrote: ↑
Sun Apr 12, 2020 7:10 pm
Please tell us you are not using sand in a blast cabinet.
Also , do you have a dust collector? Dan

I am using "sand blasting grit" in my cabinet. Shiny black stuff originally.

What is the issue you are alluding to? I don't want to screw up my cabinet as I haven't had it that long.

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The hot wire from the switch (COIL) terminal, goes to the bottom of the '26-'27 box, that powers the coils. IMG_3909 (570x428).jpg Remember the engine mount box plug wiring is different from fire wall mount box. On the engine mount box, the terminal on the far right is #4 plug! IMG_5022 (800x601) (...

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Thanks to all that responded.

Dan Treace... That is exactly what I needed to know.

In all my looking around I just couldn't find that answer.

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Removing the distributor and putting a coil box back on my 1927 Touring. There is a strip of contacts in the bottom of the coil box but I am unable to see where it connects although I see a wire coming out of the bottom in pictures and no idea where it goes to or how it connects to the coil box. I o...

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GREAT job!

Welcome to the affliction!

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May 2020 be YOUR best year ever!

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Got it and thanks!

The FORUM has aided me once more!

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