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Are engines without generator or starter castings worth less than later engines? It is an unrestored one that may have been used with farm equipment so I don't really know condition other than it is too heavy for a boat anchor but turns over nicely.

I just got mine running and missed the clicking, I have to go listen for it now.

It was fun to see him and his dog riding around in the T, Great weather as well!

Got gas on 220 near Boones Mill today, 2.79 saw some stations with bags over the pump nozzles but no problem at Sheetz and Exxon. I can make it there and back on a tank and a can so I will not buy any in Luray.

We call our 23 Lizzy of Sunnybrook Farm which is where it lives. I liked the story of how the Tin Lizzy name came about so Lizzy it was.

I have seen on videos that some people even have the wrenches attached to a chain to keep from losing them. Like operating on someone and the doc leaving a tool in the patient I guess. Going t have to be extra careful on this one. Thanks

I took a couple more photos, it looks like there are 4 rivets in the hand brake part though I didn't get a real good photo. Forgot to look at the door hinge, need to write things down I guess. My first task will be to look at the transmission bands, I was told they were shot and have new ones but wi...

Wow, a lot to look at, I will check it tomorrow, it is cold and snowing now and I can't see too well in the barn. It does appear to have 26-27 rear end or at least brake drums. A strange thing is that some of the paint is flaking off the body and there is bright red paint under it. Thanks for all of...

The previous owner said it was a 25 as did the title so it must be a 25 with a 23 engine. I don't mind, it is a new adventure as I have worked on Model As since the 70s and they had replacement engines except for one. I have been collecting Model T parts for 40 years and have wanted to get one for t...

The T arrived today and got put in the barn for a while. The motor number says april 23 but title says jan 25, I don't know them that well, any guesses? Of course it really doesn't matter as the goal is to have fun driving around the farm once I put new bands in it.

I really enjoyed the meet, lots of parts for sale and it was nice to talk to the friendly people. I hope they have the usual swap meet in the spring, worth the trip.

You could clean the carburetor then use a temporary gas tank like a small lawn mower tank to see if it will run with clean fuel. I had a tank that was coated with sealer back in the 70s and the ethanol fuel dissolved that coating and gums everything in the system. Hopefully you just have old fuel bu...

Where are you running your spark lever? Sounds like timing may be retarded some how.

I really enjoy watching your videos, I think the T was made for those types of roads. Thanks!