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Joe, Here are the photos of the screws and the attached material on my 1927 coupe.

Bruce

I had the same screws on my 1927 coupe as shown in the two photos. You can see the remains of the material that it held which was a vertical strip along the door opening. I will take a pic of the new strip I installed the next time I am at the garage.

couple more photos.

John, Thanks for recommending the "hinge pin removal tool" listed in Snyder's catalog. It worked for me. I did have to increase the size of the center hole slightly to accommodate the size of the hinge pin head. The kit comes with three small pins that are inserted separately into the tool as the bo...

Should I measure the radiator temp while the engine is running?

I think we determined the cause of the backfiring and lurching. After we got back to the garage, my grandson noticed that the back clamp that holds the cover to the coil box was loose. The front clamp was tight. Today, we drove the coupe with cover off and the engine ran fine. We then put the cover ...

Yesterday I drove my 1927 coupe 7 miles for the first time in six months. Question 1: At times, the engine backfired and coupe lurched badly in high gear. What are the main causes of backfiring? Question 2: I checked the temperature of the upper part of the radiator. It was 214F. The temp of the hea...

Mike V, There are two historic national highways that intersect in Iowa; that is, the Lincoln and Jefferson Highways. The old east/west Lincoln Highway parallels present day US 30 at Colo, Iowa where it intersects the old north/south Jefferson Hwy (US65). Near the junction of these highways is the N...

Is there any way to determine where the car is at any particular time?

Thanks Derek, just what I wanted!

I hope several more guys (or ladies) will check the temperature of their pumpkin.

Waiting for someone to check the temperature of their pumpkin.

I need help installing a mirror on my coupe. How do I remove the hinge pin on the door? I tapped on the pin but It didn't move. I did not hit it very hard. I would appreciate suggestions on how to proceed.

Attached are photos of the mirror and the door hinge.

I am still hoping some of you T owners will check the temperature of the pumpkin, by hand or laser, preferably.

Art M, You said you would check yours in the spring.

On Tuesday there were two devastating tornados in Iowa. The worst devastated the town of Greenfield (population 2000) 50 miles southwest of Des Moines. Four were killed and many injured. It was a F4 tornado. The other passed just east of Nevada in Story County and destroyed a number of farms. The at...

I wonder if anyone has driven a T more mileage than Dean Yoder?

Norman, Did you mean "through Central U.S. and and on" and not "through Central America and on"?

I recently visited with Dean Yoder who drove his 1924 Touring to Alaska in 2008 pulling a trailer. He averaged 35 mph. I assume photos of it have been previously been on the Forum, but I thought, sense the trip was 16 years ago, I would post it here. It is in storage so the photo does not show the e...

Thanks everyone for the comments and recommendations. I found that headlight bucket isn't grounded to the frame, so I put a temporary wire between a bolt on the spring and the bucket. Light works fine. I will follow recommendations on how to get the bucket grounded. I found that the tail light bulb ...

Frank, Could you walk me thru how to do this?

I didn't mention it, but the tail light doesn't work either.

Here are photos of the restored switch.

I can't get my head lights to work on my 1927 coupe. I have installed new wiring and have checked and rechecked it against the Model T Wiring Diagram. I have installed the new parts per the diagram on page 166 of Lang's 2021 catalog. I have had the switch restored. I would appreciate any thoughts on...

Jim, Thank you very much! This the type of information I need. I hope some others will do the same.

I still am hoping several of the T owners who haven't put their cars away for the winter would check the temp of their pumpkin, either by touch or laser thermometer and would also need the air temp.

Today, my son and I drove my 1927 coupe 20 miles and used 1.75 gallons (11.3 mpg). It was 40 F. There were no steep hills. I have 150 miles on the coupe.

How do the sparks plugs look and what do you think of the mpg?

Jim, In regard to your first paragraph, the paint on the coupe was not the original factory paint. I had it repainted soon after I purchased it in 1954. I don't remember why I had done it at that time.

Bruce

I forgot to include the "now" photo.

Note the two boxes in the second photo and the close ups of them in the last two photos. They are car heaters of some kind. I don't remember where they came from. Does anyone know what cars they could have been used in? I don't know what to do with them. Obviously, I can't use them in my T!!!!!!!!!

I bought the coupe in 1954 from a farmer in North Dakota when I was a junior in high school. My dad and uncle helped get it running. I ran it off and on until I left for college. It was then stored at various locations in North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa for the next 61 years until my grandson and I...

I sure would appreciate if several would check the temp of their pumpkin; that is by hand or laser thermometer and would need the air temp also.

What oil should I use in my fip top oilers on my 1927 coupe?

I hope some will respond. I would also need the air temp when the pumpkin is checked. Thanks

Bruce

Chris, I installed the sheet to keep the exhaust off of the pumpkin as Andy indicated.

I would appreciate if several T owners would check the temp of their pumpkin, either by touch or by a laser thermometer.

Bruce

Could someone check their pumpkin temperature?

My 9-17-23 post regarding this subject is getting long, so I will provide an UPDATE here. As Criag Leach recommend in the original post, I purchased a laser thermometer and have taken a number of readings after a 20 mile run. During the run, I never applied the brake pedal. As shown in the photo, I ...

Jerry, I have taken temperature measurements. I will provide an update post.

Bruce

My 12-04-23 post is getting long so I am starting a new post to provide an update. I recently drove the coupe 20 more miles. I don't have a speedometer so I verified the miles by driving my F150 the distance. As mentioned in the original post, I had previously checked the mpg after a 12 mile run and...

I drove my 1927 coupe 12 miles and checked the gas using Lang's dip stick. It used 1 3/4 gallons or 7 mpg. This was on a paved road and no significant hills. This seems like a lot of gas. Should I be concerned?

I have about 40 miles on the engine.

What is the capacity of the fuel tank on a 1927 coupe?

Pat, The exhaust from the muffler is real close to the pumpkin so I put temporary metal sheet between it and the pumpkin. It didn't make any difference.

No, I don't mean your Halloween pumpkin! I mean your rear axle pumpkin. I recently drove my 1927 coupe for the first time since the restoration. I drove it 10 miles on two separate occasions. The last was today. After each drive, I touched the pumpkin to see how hot it was. Each time, it was very, v...

Reverse seems a little light on my 1927 coupe. How do I tell if it needs adjustment? If it does, how many licks should I start with on the first adjustment?

Kaiser, Could you clarify "over center"? I am having difficulty visualizing what is involved. Thanks.

Thanks everyone for helping me understand that this grease leakage is not uncommon!

There is only one gasket, and it is between the ball cap and the hogshead.

No gasket behind the fourth main.

After driving my 1927 coupe 10 miles for the first time since restoration, I noticed grease leaking from the ball joint. This is shown in the attached three photos. How common is this?

The first two photos show the left side of the ball joint, and the last shows the right side.

If the emergency brake pads were dragging on the drums and the disc brake calibers were dragging on the rotors, I assume this additional load on the pumpkin gears would not cause the pumpkin to get very, very hot. Am I correct?

Craig, I have no experience with rear axle rebuild, but I had the same thought as you regarding a thrust washer slipping out of place.

Bruce

Steve, Yes, but I wanted to know if others had experienced a very hot pumpkin and what others thought might be causing it.

I do not have the experience, etc. to insert a gasket between the two housings as Jerry has described. From comments received, it appears the consensus is that my very, very hot axle pumpkin is due to either a thrust washer that has come off of the pins or the proper clearances of various items were...

Recommendations?

It has 600W lub.

I recently drove my 1927 coupe for the first time since restoration. I drove 10 miles. After getting back to the garage, I looked it over. I touched the rear axle pumpkin and found that it was very, very hot. If I had tried to keep my fingers on it, I believe they would have been burnt. I had the ax...

The attached picture is from the October 1968 American Legion Magazine. I thought the pic in the lower left was interesting with the caption below it. Notice the back axle also! Actual picture????

Three more in storage and two after restoration.

The attached photos show my coupe in storage before restoration.

I bought foot powder spray. It didn't spray white, so I didn't use it. It did not contain talcum, so assume that is why it didn't spray white. I used a flashlight and carefully inspected the area above the drain plug. I then used Kleenex to wipe the area and found nothing. I used a QTip to check the...

Yes, I have looked carefully to see if the leakage is from locations above the drain plug. It is not.

The leakage is from the drain plug. What I am curious about is why it leaks from the plug?

Dan, Thanks for the information and suggestion. I will use the Stat O Seal washer and Permatex. If that doesn't work, I will the pans underneath!

A lot of humor in the responses but no comments regarding my question, "What is causing the leakage?" I am still curious about possible causes.

Thanks Dan, Where could I get a copy of the pamphlet?

Thanks Dan, Where could I get a copy of the pamphlet?

As I reported in my post about oil levels, I had leakage at the drain plug. I installed a copper washer to replace the crushable washer I had installed with a new plug. It still leaks. I have looked closely at the area above the plug to see if the leakage is coming from above. It is not. The attache...

Jim, Where is the lubricating system diagram from?

The design of the Model T engine is amazing!! When the oil level is at the lower spigot, there is about 1 quart 16 ounces in it. I don't understand how this works.

The recommend level is half way between the spigots. How is this level determined?

I have not yet driven my 1927 coupe. I had a slight oil seepage at the drain plug, so I drained the oil to install a new plug gasket. I thought it would be interesting to see how much oil would drain from above the lower spigot. I drained 2 quarts 16 ounces. There was 1 quart 8 ounces below the lowe...

Note the license plate. I found it at the Iowa State Fair. I was going to have restored, but my wife said no. She was right. I understand that I will be issued new plates, but I will not have to install them. The old plate will be only one on the car and will be referenced in the registration. The n...

Installed the front and rear bumpers. I had them powder coated (silver with a clear coat) instead of chrome or nickel plated. It will not be "show" car so I took the easies and cheapest route. They look OK to me.

Here is an update. Steve Lang saw my post and called me. He described my problem the same as Scott did. He offered to modify a brass post and send it to me. He did two modifications. (1) Removed a small amount of thread in the top of the brass post so that the needle will screw further into the post...

Disc brakes have been installed on my 1927 coupe. The pads are tight against the rotor. I can't get a .003 feeler gage between the pad and the rotor. What clearance should there be? What would cause the tight fit?

I don't understand how "Buddy Wheels" work. Am I the only one!

Based on comments received, I have ordered the short throttle and chock levers from Lang's. The catalog lists the NH long levers for 1919-25 and the short levers for 1926. I am curious. Why the difference?

Bill, Could you clarify "The u-joint was disconnected, not sure if it was removed and -----" Thanks

Craig, The reason I asked about pulling a T is that I will soon be driving my coupe for the first time since it has been restored. I will be driving in and around a park which is about a mile from my son's garage. I can't imagine anything happening where I would have to pull it back, but thought I w...

Can a Model T be pulled? If so, how?

Here are some photos taken during my restoration of the carb.

John Karvaly, You pointed out that the friction tabs on 26-27 repop needles are too long and suggested a picture. The attached photo shows that could be my situation, especially if you zoom in on it. I assume grinding the ends of the tabs would correct it, even though that may be difficult. Thanks! ...

I start my engine with the carb control rod 1 3/4 turns open and then adjust it down until the engine smooths out, which I understand should be about 1/4 turn open. However, the engine runs the best when the control rod no longer turns! I assume, when the control rod stops turning, the spray needle ...

The first photo shows the position of throttle rod with the throttle lever closed and the second photo shows the throttle rod with the throttle lever wide open. Is the set screw in the first photo in the correct position?

Two more showing the "rear end"!

Some more views.

Fuse install and interior views.

Some photos to update the restoration. Carb heat pipe and engine.

Harvey, Thanks for your complement. Are you living in Cayuga? I was born in my grandparent's house in Ransom which was located 1 mile north of Cayuga. (In 1937, it was the only residence remaining in the town.) It was during a North Dakota blizzard, and the Doctor couldn't get there so my grandmothe...

Norman, I think I understand the "adjust yoke to have 1/16" play in direction shown", could you discuss/clarify it. Thanks, Bruce

Yes George, your heat pipe fit beautifully! Thanks Steve, I meant Ben Martin. Here are before and after photos of the switch. Ben did an outstanding restoration! I have kept a journal since I started the restoration in September 2020. I just added up the manhours--537. This includes my time and that...

Five more photos.

I purchased the coupe from a farmer when I was a junior in high school in 1954. I started the restoration in the fall of 2020. I want to share ten photos to show what it looks like today and what it looked like with my father and mother standing by it in 1959. They had just driven it in a parade cel...

I need suggestions for stop lights/turning signals for my 1927 coupe. Locations and types, etc. I have front and rear bumpers. The rears are the short split type.

The suppliers' catalogs have a number of options.

I painted it black and installed it.

A minor item, but I am curious, what others do; that is, paint the carb heat pipe or leave it bare?

Seat back upholstery photos. The corner in the last photo is not finished.

Seat back upholstery photos.

Seat cushion upholstery photos.

Norm, Thanks for the suggestion. I did what you suggested. However, I had to rotate the hub "clockwise", looking from the cab toward the radiator, not "counterclockwise". It solved my problem as shown in the attached photos.

The last two photos show the commutator rod in the two extreme positions.

I used a string to measure the distance around the fan hub (ball bearing hub) and crankshaft pulley (original pulley). It measured 32 inches, so I ordered the "32 inch endless belt,1926-27" show in the supplier's catalog. I could not get it on, so I ordered the 33 1/8" belt. It touches the New Day T...

Today, we worked on installing the cushion onto the seat spring for my 1927 coupe. We used a compression table. Here are photos. We still have to finish the corners.

Did they buy out Classtique?

Jerry V in his May 13 (6:41am) reply raised the possibility that water maybe leaked into the oil. The block was inspected during the engine restoration so I doubted that there had been leakage. I checked the coolant level in the radiator, but I couldn't remember the level to which I filled it. There...

I haven't started my restored engine yet. I put four and half quarts of oil in it several weeks ago. I left the top petcock open, and I stopped putting oil in when I first saw oil starting to come out of it. I recently noticed oil seeping out of that petcock, so I replaced it yesterday. Before I rem...

Thanks to everyone who responded to my post. It was very helpful. After studying the information, I have decided to do the following: I will connect one horn button wire to #1 on the terminal block and the other horn button wire to the horn (terminal with the wing nut). I will connect the other term...

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