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Thank you everyone for your help. It sounds as though a good cleaning and rust inhibitors with silicone to seal the wheel should help. Is there a test to determine the soundness of the wheel other than driving the car?

Thanks again.

In the process of changing tires on my 1926 Coupe I heard an odd noise coming from the left front wire wheel. :o If I turn the wheel and then stop turning I hear a sound similar to pouring rust across metal. It does not sound like bearings and the sound lasts longer than I would expect from bearings...

I am interested in your horn. Is it 6 volt or 12 volt?

Thanks.

I run 27 wires. the rubber stem fits snugly. has someone drilled your holes oversized? Hole measures .500". Stem outside of hole is .540" Thank you speedytinc, for your response with the measurements. My original post showed my ignorance on the subject. I am still learning, and I hope to learn for ...

I've searched and was unable to locate anything on this forum that might answer my questions on my tire change. I have a 1926 Coupe with wire wheels and I would like to know if anyone has used the plastic wheel rim hole bushings for tube type valves to reduce hole size. If you have used the plastic ...

Be Zero Be,

Thank you for the links.

Best regards,

DIYer

Gentlemen,

Thank you for your input and the copies of the schematics. This is helpful.

Best regards,

DIYer

I am working my way through the electrical system on my 1926 Coupe that was converted to 12 volts before I made the purchase. During the process of replacing the Ignition Switch I noticed several differences in the wiring of my Coupe and the wiring diagram I reviewed on the Texas T Parts website 26-...

I still have a large collection of "T" parts for sale : Engines, Frames, Rear axles, Front axles, springs front and rear,enough parts to put 5 speedster chassis together and more, some sheet metal ,, Send me an e-mail or call me at 401-932-3191 with your needs... It all has to go 3 barns full, Than...

....If a Model T owner does not want to use motorcycle oil that's fine, as long as they use the non detergent 30 weight oil . ??? Isn't motorcycle oil a detergent oil? I use whatever oil I wish to, is that fine too? Sure hope so. I doubt that all motorcycle oil is a detergent oil but enough is that...

I am still working my way through my 1926 T Coupe and I'm finding that there are many things either I don't understand or perhaps I am only confusing myself when it comes to my T. An example of something that I may be over-thinking is what I found when I was looking into safely storing my T. In the ...

I have disc brakes on my nondemountable T wheels,but if I have a flat or want to take off the wheel for whatever reason, I have to totally dismantle the discs. If you have a demoutable wheel setup it is easy because you don’t remove the whole wheel. To bleed the system you will sweat blood especial...

Susanne, Thank you very much, I have the meter and can do that quite easily. We're currently quarantined (COVID exposure) and I'm feeling rough enough that I will not go near the T for a few days. I do not want to work on the T unless I'm feeling better. No need for me to cause self inflicted damage...

Steve, Thank you for this information. I'm about ready to start working through the electrical components and this will be very helpful not only with the magneto but with re-wiring the ignition switch. It's always good to know where you're going and I know this will take me there. Best regards, DIYer

I recently purchased my 1926 Coupe (my first T) and I have managed to get the Coupe to run. The Coupe has been converted to 12 volts and seems to run fine. Other than the normal things like changing oil, antifreeze and antifreeze I am curious whether the Coupe still has its magneto. The ignition swi...

Thank you everyone who replied to my questions, I appreciate your posts. If I learn anymore about my manifold, I will do my best to post my finding here.

Sorry, no help on the head, a picture might help. Cylinder Head on My 26 T Coupe.jpg Front of Cylinder Head on My 26 T Coupe.jpg Walber, As you suggested I have added two photos and there are more marking on the head that of which I was not aware. If my photos changes anything, please do let me kno...

I might be interested. It looks like a lot of work and fun if we were to use it for what it’s intended.

I recently purchased a 1926 T Coupe and the head appears to be aluminum. The only markings I have been able to see are “VTH-1000H” and “20-27”. Could anyone tell me anything about this head? I’m working through the Coupe a little at a time. She starts and drives well. I plan to change the motor oil ...