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- Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model TT questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 394
Re: Model TT questions
The TT rear is worm drive. The TT Ruckstell uses the standard worm drive as well, with the underdrive gears in the larger diff housing. While they may look at first glance like car Ruckstells they are much beefier and have no interchangeable parts. See Martynn' super drawings for more details here: ...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:27 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
- Replies: 229
- Views: 18031
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Does anyone know how to hook up a ‘Wonder Ignition Rectifier’?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 312
Re: Does anyone know how to hook up a ‘Wonder Ignition Rectifier’?
There is a section on Spark Intensifiers/ Enhancers in our Aftermarket Gallery: app.php/gallery/album/75/page/25?sk=n&sd=a
It might be of interest to browse these and see how they worked in general.
Cheers
Adrian
It might be of interest to browse these and see how they worked in general.
Cheers
Adrian
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Single Cylinder T Engined Grind Stone
- Replies: 2
- Views: 448
Single Cylinder T Engined Grind Stone
Well, this is the latest 'T' project Chris has found! A single cylinder T engined grind stone! What next? Why? Maybe because the farmer had a need.... The engineering is pure 100% 'Shade Tree' of the highest form :-) Enjoy: 20240306_134721.jpg 20240306_134714.jpg 20240306_134758.jpg 20240306_134743....
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:42 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Should I buy a Dodge Brothers?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 426
Re: Should I buy a Dodge Brothers?
Hmmmm, well my father once owned a 1929 Wolseley Colonial. This was a large straight 6 engined car made by Wolseley of the UK (which was actually an off shoot of an Australian sheep shearing equipment manufacturer) with things like high ground clearance, large fuel tank, folding front seats (to make...
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford Reamer Tool Set - ID and Help Please
- Replies: 3
- Views: 364
Re: Ford Reamer Tool Set - ID and Help Please
Many thanks Pep, no hurry our side and any pictures will be greatly appreciated.
I will pass on your comments to Chris,
Thanks again
Adrian
I will pass on your comments to Chris,
Thanks again
Adrian
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford Reamer Tool Set - ID and Help Please
- Replies: 3
- Views: 364
Ford Reamer Tool Set - ID and Help Please
We would like to ask for help to fully identify the FORD reamer set that my friend Chris has recently been given by another T enthusiast. 1 - What we would very much like to obtain is a picture of the full label that used to be on the inside of the lid (see picture below of partial remains) that we ...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just food for thought. Diesel fuel in gas tank?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 811
Re: Just food for thought. Diesel fuel in gas tank?
Well a friend used to put a cap of cutting oil in the radiator of all his vintage cars and tractors. Not fuel, but still an oil additive
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Timing Light
- Replies: 16
- Views: 869
Re: Timing Light
Hello Rob, welcome to the forum. I apologise for some of our less welcoming posts. Ignition timing and testing is a very old chestnut here with varying and (sometimes contradicting) views on how to achieve it and what tools can help. I am intrigued by your idea (the best are often the most simple) a...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie seeking for advice, buying my first model T
- Replies: 50
- Views: 1735
Re: Newbie seeking for advice, buying my first model T
Hi Edwin, welcome to the hobby! Some other things to look at here on this site (some already mentioned above): This web site has an encyclopedia section that can be helpful: https://www.mtfca.com/encyclopedia/ We have some great technical drawings done by Martynn Vowell, a member, that can be helpfu...
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Literary view of a Model T Ford in Scotland circa 1920's
- Replies: 1
- Views: 318
Re: Literary view of a Model T Ford in Scotland circa 1920's
Thanks Luke, I like the description "display of amphibiousness seemed to astonish no one" in particular.
I will vote for her meaning a T as well
Cheers
Adrian
I will vote for her meaning a T as well
Cheers
Adrian
- Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dashboard Pocket Watch Holder
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1078
Re: Dashboard Pocket Watch Holder
Here are some more dash mounts from our gallery section:
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- Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: When is there too much rust?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 976
Re: When is there too much rust?
With a part that directly affects safety should it fail, I agree with Tim:
Cheers
Adrian
And I would follow that quote up with, "If in doubt Don't""when in doubt, throw it out"!
Cheers
Adrian
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: RHD handbrake quadrant
- Replies: 8
- Views: 350
Re: RHD handbrake quadrant
Hi Brendan, I see the issue with the body. Alan may have a better knowledge of Australian bodies and clearance. In NZ they used mainly standard Canadian ones and I have not seen an Aussie made one here. The cold chisel may be an option if you can locate a younger chap willing to hit it? Kind regards...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: RHD handbrake quadrant
- Replies: 8
- Views: 350
Re: RHD handbrake quadrant
For the leaky carb shut off the fuel first and drain the bowl if you are concerned, Work from the outside of the chassis. You can hand file the rivet head to give a small flat and dot punch centre then drill off the head which avoids sparks (use a bigger bit than the rivet hole and stop just when th...
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Originality
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1554
Re: Originality
Hi Vincent - good question and respectfully asked :-) Try this site - the MTFCA has a wealth of detailed information as well - follow this link: https://www.mtfca.com/encyclopedia/ Bruce MCalley's book is available in 'soft copy' (on a pen drive I think). I have been told it has more information tha...
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano
- Replies: 2
- Views: 385
Re: Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano
Thanks Hap, I do indeed regret not being closer to you as after all these years it would be great to meet you.
Thank you for the contacts and advice.
Kind regards
Adrian
Thank you for the contacts and advice.
Kind regards
Adrian
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 3:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano
- Replies: 2
- Views: 385
Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano
My much anticipated visit to Plano is about to happen. I will be in Plano for the month of February and would like to meet and 'chew the fat' with any members thereabouts, or maybe join a club meeting or club run during the time I am there. I don't mind travelling a couple of hours too. Please send ...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 1:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford on a Ford- Old photo
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1247
Re: Ford on a Ford- Old photo
Not an uncommon occurrence for delivery to dealers:
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- Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
- Replies: 84
- Views: 4360
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 2:58 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Funny story about a 46 Ford service
- Replies: 3
- Views: 325
Re: Funny story about a 46 Ford service
I was recently talking to a retired mechanic at a local show. Pointing to a 'barn find' 'survivor' car (can't recall what it was - a 'flash yank tank' from the 50's I think he spoke up loudly that he recognised the car - it had belonged to a local farmer and being a 'flash' car it stuck in his mind....
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
- Replies: 266
- Views: 24660
Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Welcome back Steve
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HELP Requested - Can you ID this engine and accessories?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 708
Re: HELP Requested - Can you ID this engine and accessories?
Thanks Ed, you have great eyes
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Comments wanted. Another 1908 Model T?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1432
Re: Comments wanted. Another 1908 Model T?
Speaking of numbers, I wonder if the boys still live at the addresses given for each of them?
How times have changed.
How times have changed.
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HELP Requested - Can you ID this engine and accessories?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 708
Re: HELP Requested - Can you ID this engine and accessories?
** UPDATE - can anyone with the skills figure out the casting mark on the engine (above the water inlet)? that would have a date. (See second engine picture added above)
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HELP Requested - Can you ID this engine and accessories?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 708
HELP Requested - Can you ID this engine and accessories?
** UPDATE - can anyone with the skills figure out the casting mark on the engine (above the water inlet)? that would have a date. (See picture added below) A friend of mine is constructing a child sized pedal car of the Noel Bullock 1922 Pikes Peak race car. His interest in building the racer is to ...
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Drawing Program for Dash Plaques
- Replies: 5
- Views: 493
Re: Drawing Program for Dash Plaques
Verne, I can't help you as I am a 'word' user like you! But I wanted to say your work looks great. Keep it up.
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 2:20 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: A Wake Up Call on How Times Are Changing....,
- Replies: 77
- Views: 4503
Re: A Wake Up Call on How Times Are Changing....,
Cheques (checks) personal and otherwise? These are historical documents now in New Zealand, they have not been accepted here for a couple of years now. Guess what? Society is still 'clocking along' with out them.
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shipping?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 925
Re: Shipping?
time for good old entrepreneurship - a new shipping company set up ?
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Climbing the Court House steps- Old photo
- Replies: 1
- Views: 362
Re: Climbing the Court House steps- Old photo
Step climbing seems to have been a popular pastime
('Militarised' T to compete for an early military need for a cross country car that eventually led to the Jeep.)
('Militarised' T to compete for an early military need for a cross country car that eventually led to the Jeep.)
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New T owner, wanted to share my project
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2004
Re: New T owner, wanted to share my project
Hi Michael, welcome to the hobby!
It has been said above, but its true - Model Ts and oil leaks are pretty much the same thing
Enjoy your car and have fun.
Kind regards
Adrian Whiteman
It has been said above, but its true - Model Ts and oil leaks are pretty much the same thing
Enjoy your car and have fun.
Kind regards
Adrian Whiteman
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:34 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Free breakfast
- Replies: 6
- Views: 625
Re: Free breakfast
Thats so funny Burger, here in NZ McD's have a great reputation and quality good food standards. However, Wendy's - oh dear that is very poor stuff and not at all appetizing......
Guess it all has to do with the franchisees?
Guess it all has to do with the franchisees?
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: History of wood screws and Ford bodies
- Replies: 13
- Views: 865
Re: History of wood screws and Ford bodies
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 6:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: History of wood screws and Ford bodies
- Replies: 13
- Views: 865
Re: History of wood screws and Ford bodies
Yes, Robertson screws are common on our Canadian built Ts. It was a different board of directors in Canada and they decided the speed up of production was more important than Henry being upset that Robertson would not sell him the patent for his screws (which is why the US did not use Robertson scre...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 5:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Great Jelf update!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2734
Re: Great Jelf update!
Hi Steve, welcome back! you have been missed,
Get well soon, I am still looking forward to meeting up with you in February next year.
Cheers
Adrian Whiteman
Get well soon, I am still looking forward to meeting up with you in February next year.
Cheers
Adrian Whiteman
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Great Jelf update!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2734
Re: Great Jelf update!
Great news. Does Steve have an address for mail and calling please.
Cheers
Adrian
Cheers
Adrian
- Thu Oct 12, 2023 4:59 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: a couple members i have not heard from in a long time
- Replies: 5
- Views: 609
Re: a couple members i have not heard from in a long time
Yes, I have missed Ray as well. I don't think we will see FJ again.
- Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Monday’s Jelf Report
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1998
Re: Monday’s Jelf Report
(Yes, I AM watching you)
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 4:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Your Ford Fixed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 454
Getting Your Ford Fixed
This is from June 1925 in the Wellington local newspaper, New Zealand:
I would say this is a standard Ford advert with the local tag line added to the bottom.
Cheers
Adrian
I would say this is a standard Ford advert with the local tag line added to the bottom.
Cheers
Adrian
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What is Today?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 557
Re: What is Today?
aT my place, 100 years ago, nothing much happened......
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steves 15 parts and photos
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2790
Re: Steves 15 parts and photos
1, forgive me if this comes across wrong but i will say it so others that may be thinking it won't have to look like the bad guy. there are those that will say, "oh the car is not worth repairing, and they will type 45 paragraphs about why. I hope those folks will refrain from all that as this is a...
- Thu Sep 28, 2023 3:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starting a Model T
- Replies: 10
- Views: 708
Re: Starting a Model T
With a properly tuned engine, it can start without touching the starter too by just moving the timing! (Called a 'free start'). That can surprise the folks!
- Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Public service post I made
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1322
Re: Public service post I made
The march of the world has led me to put visible flasher lights on my Ts.
Not original?
Better to be seen than not, but even that is no guarantee (Steve had flashers on his car).
Not original?
Better to be seen than not, but even that is no guarantee (Steve had flashers on his car).
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Unusual Mixture control
- Replies: 11
- Views: 851
Re: Unusual Mixture control
We have another 'Imperial' very similar in our 'Aftermarket' section with a few comments too: app.php/gallery/image/2886
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:12 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics
- Replies: 7
- Views: 576
Re: Quiz from a 1959 Popular Mechanics
Yes I will vote for a 490 Chev as well..
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Exhibition pass down the track at Mason Dixon Dragway
- Replies: 4
- Views: 518
Re: Exhibition pass down the track at Mason Dixon Dragway
woo hoo! - is that a 30 sec 1/4r mile with 39 mph
great fun
great fun
- Wed Aug 23, 2023 2:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cart vs Horse....,
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1458
Re: Cart vs Horse....,
The dark car is a Ford Zephyr - all the way from the UK.Hi John, The yellow is a 1966 Volvo 122s for sure, the green, I'm not Sure
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cart vs Horse....,
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1458
Re: Cart vs Horse....,
Is that a Zephyr Zodiac in the background next to the Volvo?
- Sat Aug 19, 2023 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Saving Jimmy Darcy Expedition
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1772
Re: Saving Jimmy Darcy Expedition
Looks like three trusses were used (four if you count the support under the transmission): one design fore and aft on each chassis rail and the 'x' across the width. Would stiffen it up measurably I think. I only have one brace in the 'Aftermarket Items" section: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gal...
- Sat Aug 19, 2023 4:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: *Clayton Paddison is back - Model T update*
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1164
Re: *Clayton Paddison is back - Model T update*
Welcome back Clayton, nice to hear from you again. What a lovely daughter too.
Kind regards
Adrian
Kind regards
Adrian
- Fri Aug 18, 2023 5:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New TT Rear Axle Outer Bearing Sleeves
- Replies: 11
- Views: 506
Re: New TT Rear Axle Outer Bearing Sleeves
Check the hardness of the new repro sleeves. So far they have been soft junk.
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 4:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: GPS for Model T travel?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1272
Re: GPS for Model T travel?
Right price, right function = a good buy
I might have a look at getting one of those myself..
I might have a look at getting one of those myself..
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sediment bulb position
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1124
Re: Sediment bulb position
Hi Stan, the most practical thing is leave it there and just rout the gas line a little to fit.
If it works, then it works
When you peer under other Ts you may see various 'clock' positions in use
If it works, then it works
When you peer under other Ts you may see various 'clock' positions in use
- Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: GPS for Model T travel?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1272
Re: GPS for Model T travel?
Why not look for an old phone, you know the young folk throw them away real fast when new models come out, so you can find them real cheap. Then install a speedo and map app and buy a cheap holder for it from 'that Chinese place' on the internet. It may be cheaper than a GPS unit and will give you t...
- Mon Aug 14, 2023 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing a Ruckstell by removing axle housing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 804
Re: Installing a Ruckstell by removing axle housing
The easiest is to remove the rear axle completely,
- Mon Aug 07, 2023 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: You cant Tow a model T?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 408
Re: You cant Tow a model T?
Hi Bill, Yes, you are partly correct, you can tow a T a VERY SHORT distance slowly, but you can't tow a model T any long distance. There are several threads here on the forum explaining in more detail but the essence of it is that the transmission will always turn, even in neutral, and it will destr...
- Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 7Aug23 Bolt Chart Update Now Available
- Replies: 0
- Views: 247
7Aug23 Bolt Chart Update Now Available
7 August 23 Updated Bolt Charts now available in the Gallery: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/195 Excel spreadsheet and PDF versions can be downloaded from this discussion topic: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=12002&p=89825#p89825 Still some 'yellow cells' to fill in, p...
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Advance planning - Plano Texas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 434
Re: Advance planning - Plano Texas
Thanks Steve. That sounds like a plan. I have worked through 2 Canadian winters so am hoping Texas may be a little warmer but still understand it will be a tad colder than NZ summer! (Ironically my daughter told us not to come mid Texas summer, she tells me I would not survive the heat
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Advance planning - Plano Texas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 434
Re: Advance planning - Plano Texas
Thanks Dan, that is good advice and I would love to, however Feb is the latest we can manage...
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Advance planning - Plano Texas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 434
Advance planning - Plano Texas
Advance planning is in progress for a trip to Plano Texas to visit my newest grand daughter, she is expected in December and we hope to visit January or February 2024 for a few weeks. As we are coming from New Zealand it's about now that I will need to book airfares. So, as we have not fixed dates y...
- Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:17 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Oshkosh 2023 anyone there?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1526
Re: Oshkosh 2023 anyone there?
Thank you for sharing these great pictures, it's the closest I will ever get to attending. Thanks again, Adrian
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sharing my design work on starters and generators
- Replies: 7
- Views: 910
Re: Sharing my design work on starters and generators
Hi Jeff,
I got around that limitation for the videos by posting a screen shot, then put the link in the 'comments' section. See for an example: app.php/gallery/image/2991
Thank you for the work on the 3d's it is great to have access to.
Cheers
Adrian
I got around that limitation for the videos by posting a screen shot, then put the link in the 'comments' section. See for an example: app.php/gallery/image/2991
Thank you for the work on the 3d's it is great to have access to.
Cheers
Adrian
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 3:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What car is this?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2505
Re: What car is this?
Well, I can say I knew that car! All the way here in little old New Zealand, not 2 miles from where I live is an Austin V12. Looks every bit as impressive as the car at the top but with a massive V12 engine. A 'nice piece of kit' as we say. And, se, it has nothing in common with Austin of England ex...
- Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:52 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: AI Bot attack?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 649
AI Bot attack?
Several old posts reawakened by new users with suspiciously inane posts. Must say, they are getting 'better' but really there yet.....
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OLD PHOTO - 1915 eruption of Mt Lassen as seen from Red Bluff, California.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 744
Re: OLD PHOTO - 1915 eruption of Mt Lassen as seen from Red Bluff, California.
Here is another picture from the same view point, probably a little while sooner than the picture above:
- Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Which TT Parts Should Be Salvaged?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1347
Re: Which TT Parts Should Be Salvaged?
Well, they don't make them any more and it seems like a lot of T collectors have already scrapped a lot.
Does your local club have a 'Parts Shed' maybe for those you don't want to keep?
Does your local club have a 'Parts Shed' maybe for those you don't want to keep?
- Fri Jul 14, 2023 3:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OLD PHOTO - 1915 eruption of Mt Lassen as seen from Red Bluff, California.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 744
Re: OLD PHOTO - 1915 eruption of Mt Lassen as seen from Red Bluff, California.
Hmmm. is this a real picture? looks rather like photoshop - the cloud looks odd where it meets the buildings (disappears), the colour (sic) cast looks different, and the level of resolution between the street and the cloud appear different (cloud is much more detailed)?
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: One Step Closer to Getting Her on the Road
- Replies: 68
- Views: 4939
Re: One Step Closer to Getting Her on the Road
It is progressing well!
Ironic that with a truck you have no where to carry your lunch in - hence the need for a box on the deck
How did you get on with the Ruckstell issue you were having?
Ironic that with a truck you have no where to carry your lunch in - hence the need for a box on the deck
How did you get on with the Ruckstell issue you were having?
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 792
Re: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?
Thanks for feedback so far. An updated DRAFT of Rev2.2 is added (see first post) - can you help me with the yellow squares?
Many thanks
Adrian
Many thanks
Adrian
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Time Machine
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13519
Re: The Time Machine
That is so true. I have taken to carrying loads on old car runs just because it improves the rideWhat a great improvement in ride with 500#’s on the bed
- Sun Jul 09, 2023 4:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 792
Re: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?
Are you referring to a car/roadster body or a TT truck cab? If a TT cab. I can't find any specific factory numbers for those bolts, however, the factory drawings indicate that they are 1/2" bolts. No length is given, so you would need to have them to suit your particular body build. They would be ca...
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 792
Re: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?
A quick note about the 'Colorado' chart which was started back in the 2010's. Errors and completeness: This was reformatted into the current Bolt Chart format - so all the original data in that chart went exactly into the new format. Errors have been fixed (though not all) and missing data has been ...
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 792
Bolt Chart Update July 2023 - Can You Help Me?
Thank you for Dan and others rasing the Bolt Chart in Jacob's Hogshead thread post. Dan has kindly sent me his list of corrections which I have updated in the attached chart revision. BEFORE I post an update to the Gallery to replace the older version CAN YOU HELP ME? I would appreciate data to comp...
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 5:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hogshead thread size
- Replies: 10
- Views: 647
Re: Hogshead thread size
Hi guys, Yes. I put together the 'bolt chart' during that viral lock down using various sources and an original version done earlier. I am more than happy to make corrections, please send me a PM with the corrections - AND/OR to fill in missing data. (Thanks Dan - I look forward to the details :-) )...
- Sat Jul 08, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf's Radiator Repair
- Replies: 0
- Views: 463
Steve Jelf's Radiator Repair
Steve, don't beat yourself up! the repair looks great, and certainly better than many of us could do.
https://dauntlessgeezer.com/blog723.html
Your 'give it a go' approach over the years is inspiring.
Thank you for the encouragement,
Cheers, Adrian
https://dauntlessgeezer.com/blog723.html
Your 'give it a go' approach over the years is inspiring.
Thank you for the encouragement,
Cheers, Adrian
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Local Estate Sale Offering...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1622
Re: A Local Estate Sale Offering...
m,ed me me! that is a cool 'fun' car.since I think nobody here would want it.
Sadly it is a bit far away from me, and the asking price is about 4 times my 'value' for it ....
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1924 TT C Cab
- Replies: 5
- Views: 716
Re: 1924 TT C Cab
That is pretty neat Jocab. Here in New Zealand all TTs were local built bodies, so it is hard to find any two the same, although 'similar' ones are around.
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 5:55 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: I Hate To Give Out…..
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1109
Re: I Hate To Give Out…..
George - I am with GR on this
They want an address so give them one, just not the one that you use for your life, just one set up solely to give them what they want....
They want an address so give them one, just not the one that you use for your life, just one set up solely to give them what they want....
- Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Ruckstell issues
- Replies: 2
- Views: 260
- Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Ruckstell issues
- Replies: 2
- Views: 260
Re: TT Ruckstell issues
Hi Jacob, thanks for asking - there is no such thing as too many questions :-) You are referring to part number P-1010 the 'sliding clutch gear' It slides in through part P-1009, the 'gear clutch plate'. This is toothed, and the sliding clutch gear must be rotated for the teeth to engage in these te...
- Mon Jun 26, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Time Machine
- Replies: 117
- Views: 13519
Re: The Time Machine
Thanks for the update Mike, welcome to the joys of TT driving
Cheers
Adrian
Cheers
Adrian
- Wed Jun 21, 2023 12:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Inspection Denial
- Replies: 87
- Views: 7046
Re: Inspection Denial
'Manufacturers Certificate of Origin '. Not, I notice, a 'certificate of title or ownership' just 'origin'. You are correct, we do need proof of origin when importing a car to prove it isn't stolen mainly, and does not come from a country on the list of any sanctions or embargos. Registration. licen...
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Inspection Denial
- Replies: 87
- Views: 7046
Re: Inspection Denial
The MCO story is interesting. Under the logic presented, no one in the States who does not have an 'MCO' can ever sell the vehicle in their possession as they do not own it ...? With an MCO you don't have to comply with State laws about registration and inspection of a vehicle..? A 'third party' com...
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Using AI (ChatGPT) to find answers to Model T related questions
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2106
Re: Using AI (ChatGPT) to find answers to Model T related questions
Seems that the chat bot has struck here in the 'car games' thread too.
Still does not 'read right' and the link to casino gaming is a sure give away....
Still does not 'read right' and the link to casino gaming is a sure give away....
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Car Games ideas and discussion...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3103
Re: Car Games ideas and discussion...
ha ha, a chat bot written post to slip in a bogus link. Perhaps best deleted?
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Go ahead and laugh, see what I have to work with
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2126
Re: Go ahead and laugh, see what I have to work with
So the car was built in 1971. That means it has been like that for 52 years. That makes it 'older' than many of the used parts were when the car was built. That means it has 'existed' longer than the original cars that donated to its construction. That makes it a genuine 'correct classic' in its own...
- Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Taking the Driveshaft off of a TT Ruckstell
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1062
Re: Taking the Driveshaft off of a TT Ruckstell
Probably the best idea is to get a copy of the MTFCA booklet on ruckstell axles. https://mtfca.square.site/product/service-manuals/245?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3 s414956083821823101_p245_i5_w1851.jpg This has a section on TT rears as well. If you have gotten this far my advice ...
- Sun Jun 18, 2023 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Taking the Driveshaft off of a TT Ruckstell
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1062
Re: Taking the Driveshaft off of a TT Ruckstell
Hi Jacob, keep up the good work
Can you take a picture of where you are up to please?
Thanks
Adrian
Can you take a picture of where you are up to please?
Thanks
Adrian
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 3:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Taking the Driveshaft off of a TT Ruckstell
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1062
Re: Taking the Driveshaft off of a TT Ruckstell
Hi Jacob, At the front, where the U joint fits in, there are bolts screwed into the casting. Undo these - one at the top, and the other is 180 degrees below it. Use a drift (long punch), line up the pin through the top hole and knock the pin out through the bottom hole . You can now pull the U joint...
- Wed Jun 14, 2023 7:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Bands
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1372
Re: Transmission Bands
Hi Jacob,
I used kevlar bands - been good for me - last a long time. Not so cheap but available.,
Cheers
Adrian
I used kevlar bands - been good for me - last a long time. Not so cheap but available.,
Cheers
Adrian
- Mon Jun 12, 2023 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Taking the Driveshaft off of a TT Ruckstell
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1062
Re: Taking the Driveshaft off of a TT Ruckstell
Hi Jacob, Take a look a the diagrams Martynn has made in our technical drawing section: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/59 These may help you understand what fits where and what parts need removal. To help us a little, what are you trying to do? What stage of disassembly are you at? C...
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:50 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Using just the buzz/points of a model T coil?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1225
Re: Using just the buzz/points of a model T coil?
Like Scott says, prepare for a 'hot' coil - its likely to melt out tar, start smoking and perhaps catch alight.
How do I know - well it was not an intentional shorting mistake that caused the coil to buzz for so long (around 1 minute or a bit less).
How do I know - well it was not an intentional shorting mistake that caused the coil to buzz for so long (around 1 minute or a bit less).
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:45 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Smoked out
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1331
Re: Smoked out
A couple of years ago we had smoke and ash falling from Australia, way over the ocean from us. It was funny watching bits of leaf and fern drifting down after such a long journey. I guess this has been happening since history started, add in volcanos and the proven greatest 'green house gas' (cloud ...
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: how to adjust tone
- Replies: 11
- Views: 875
Re: how to adjust tone
I have bulb horns on my 1924 Morris (OK not a T but still a bulb horn :-) ) and my 26 TT. Both bulbs are new repops. There is an art to how to squeeze the bulb with the difference being a sick goose or a solid 'honk.' What is the secret lore? well, there are whole threads on other forums dedicated t...
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 4:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Ruckstell
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1012
Re: TT Ruckstell
Have a look at the TT section of Vowell Art's great technical drawings: app.php/gallery/album/59
The various versions of the TT Ruckstell are drawn up here for great reference, Martynn has put a huge amount of work put into this great technical library of detailed drawings.
The various versions of the TT Ruckstell are drawn up here for great reference, Martynn has put a huge amount of work put into this great technical library of detailed drawings.
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Some photos of a 2 lever at the shop today
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2522
Re: Some photos of a 2 lever at the shop today
It is not OZ, but here is one that got to NZ:
- Thu Jun 01, 2023 4:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 23 tranny on a 26 block?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1176
Re: 23 tranny on a 26 block?
Hi Stephen, welcome to the forum (I see this is your first post).
Yes, I believe it will.
Kind regards
Adrian
Yes, I believe it will.
Kind regards
Adrian
- Tue May 30, 2023 2:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Some photos of a 2 lever at the shop today
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2522
Re: Some photos of a 2 lever at the shop today
Thank you for taking the time to share so many pictures of details. This is a great machine indeed.
Adrian
Adrian
- Wed May 24, 2023 5:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Videos
- Replies: 3
- Views: 625
Re: Model T Videos
Thanks for these Tim, I have added the link to your channel in our video section of the Gallery: app.php/gallery/image/3136
Cheers
Adrian
Cheers
Adrian
- Fri May 19, 2023 7:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Felt Crank seal
- Replies: 12
- Views: 970
Re: Felt Crank seal
Same, no issues with this either.I use the Model A rope seal on all my T's, much better than felt