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I’m working through a front end issue and don’t want to out new tires in the process so hoping I could find a decent Universal T driver 3 1/2 x 30.

Thanks

David

Hey Dennis, Just to expand on Mike’s reply. Double spark is caused by incorrect tension/adjustment on the cushion spring. Sometimes this is on brand new points, caused during the process of tuning or the thickness of the material used, depending on the coil type. I just changed the material thicknes...

Several years ago I had a cover made for my HCCT after I restored it. When I recently heard Joann fabrics is closing it thought maybe it would be good to have a batch of these covers made if I can find some good fabric on sale. So reaching out to see if there is any interest and how large of a batch...

Several years ago I had a cover made for my HCCT after I restored it. When I recently heard Joann fabrics is closing it thought maybe it would be good to have a batch of these covers made if I can find some good fabric on sale. So reaching out to see if there is any interest and how large of a batch...

Started a batch of High Bridge coils. I had the bridges cast in brass and completed the matching. I ended up making a little jig on my mill to hold the bridge for the three different holes to ensure they were straight, worked out great. The polishing part is where most of the time spent. Starting wi...

Looking for early coils in any condition.

Kingston
Splitdorf
Junk KW

Please send photos

Thanks

David Woods

Thanks for the samples but really looking for one like my photo. This will be used on a ‘06 Franklin that does not have a magneto so basically want one with an unlabeled switch but want to stick with KW so can easily replace the points.

Thanks
David

Looking for a KW Master vibrator in restorable condition. Does not matter if it works. I attached a photo of the style I’m looking for.

Thanks

David

I don’t demagnetize them before charging. I rely on its original polarity to align to charger. I do not know of any reason you would want or need to demagnetize them first.

Just measure the strength before and after so you know you increased its field.

David

Hello John,

I have a few extra starter armatures if you’re interested.

Send me a message.

David Woods
Williamston T Works

Hello Frank, No I’m not the guy you loaned it to, sorry. I was able to locate one in disrepair so I can disassemble it. I will need to make some drawings of the iron layers so I can get them laser cut. Do you think they painted this once assembled? It’s hard to tell they all have a hundred year laye...

If I could get a good sample I could make these if there is enough demand to make a batch. Any interest?

David
Williamston T Works

Thanks it was definitely out of passion and patience. Hopefully now that there is a feasible solution these can find their way back into 11-12 T’s.
I also plan on doing the same with the Heinze coils at some point, I found they have the same issue.

Happy Holidays

David
Williamston T Works

For the past year or so I have had a passion to get the Low Bridge Kingston coil to fire better. I noticed when I started troubleshooting and rebuilding these that the current hardware was causing the coil to perform poorly. The output was weak and the coil was not consistent. I could tune them for ...

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving Moxie26! I hope you and our family had a wonderful holiday. Yes I did post the photo of my bench tester in the past, I was just answering the question of where the 580 A draw number came from. I see and sure you do as well a lot of slow starters out there so just wanted ...

To answer the question of amp draw, I measure it when testing staters. I think the official Ford spec is 530-550A but batteries are a bit stronger these days. I use a Napa commercial 6V battery which has 600 CCA and I have a 1000 A shunt on my bench tester. So common for me to measure 550-580 on max...

Hello Robert, I provide my clients star lock washers when I rebuild their starter or recommend sanding off the paint under the four mounting bolts. I also ask if they replaced the parking brake quadrant and if they have I suggest adding a ground strap since it’s a convenient ground bolt to use. Reme...

I’m enjoying seeing all the different chargers out there as well. Here is the charger I built, each coil ended up with 1700 turns. I’m running this off 120v AC with a 25Amp rectifier so coils have 120 DC on them, takes a few seconds to reach peak and measured she is pulling 6.3 amps. According to pl...

The box on the left with the vertical 10/32 studs is a Kingston box. The stud was to hold the coil in place. I attached a photo of the brass tab on the coil.

David

I have seen that post and ran coils at those settings. My findings where this will work and the car will run but they actually have a pretty low output, about half of a tuned KW coil. Almost off of these rebuilt coils ( Kingston, Hienze, Splitdorf and L&B) are now running with KW primary and seconda...

Hello Mark,

Is that Yale key lock original? Never seen that before.

David

Hello Colin, You can use the cap’s offered by the vendors. You will need the low profile one to fit in the box. I found some issues with the Kingston points and in the process of making a few prototypes that will perform better. I am still several months out but getting closer. I can tune the existi...

Hello Colin,

I build and repair early coils I can see if my wood guy would make you a new lid if you like. Shoot me a PM here or I post on Facebook under “williamston T Works”

David Woods

Hello Bruce, I have installed about a dozen iTimers and run one myself. Zero issues and all happy owners. Set it and forget it! No maintenance required so you get a little spoiled. For people on the fence I typically ask them to count how many old timers they have in a box somewhere, most people hav...

I wonder if they are hiring?

Hello, the pad will not change any settings when adjusting points. I have found the pad actually allows the points to be more perpendicular to the core vs without it sometimes the points are at an angle to the core. This translates to more stable point performance. Not all coils need them but I use ...

This will help with point alignment. I rebuild a good amount of coils and found early on I was wasting a lot of time shimming the recessed wood top especially under the two spools that hold the bridge. One side maybe be .040 and the other side .020 or the top was warped. These coils are definitely s...

Yes sir, I will email you

Thanks guys, we were hoping someone has the frame and no plans of using it. We are piecing one together and making some of the parts. So interested in any of the kit.

David

Hello, our local club is looking for a Steven axle repair tool. We are interested in any parts for this kit.

Please see photo.

Thank you

David

A few gents from our T club is looking into reproducing the Stevens Axle repair tool and wondering how much interest there would be if we made a dozen. This tool would be for cutting the axle to install the inserts Dan Hatch makes. Would be great for clubs to invest in since Most axles are in need o...

Hello Bill, I looked into this a while back when I restored my ‘23 and believe the website stated not for use on a thermosiphon systems so would be interesting to hear your experience if you try it. If you run a pump maybe that would help? Maybe it’s a velocity thing? Let us know if you try. There i...

Hello Ed,

I’m working on a batch of Kingston coils. Shoot me an email.

Dwtworks@gmail.com

David Woods
Williamston T Works (Facebook)

Gearing up for a batch of generators. I will have two available armatures if anyone needs a refresh, spring is just around the corner.

David

Williamston T Works (Facebook)

Another thing to consider is the amount of resistance that has built up over time in the brush plate assembly. I typically find on every rebuild the max current is limited to 200 or 300 amps. Max current should be around 580 A. The only way to measure is with a shunt inline with the starter or a cur...

Happy to help if you like. I attached the Ford specs on the starter and a photo of my bench tester. This is a great tester to diagnose starter issues. Shoot me a message if I can help.

David

Hello Ed,

I build and repair a lot of early coils for most cars. Happy to help if you need. Just message me.

David Woods

Williamston T Works (Facebook)

So let me fill in a few gaps here. I purchased these LED’s from “Classic Dynamo & Regulator Conversions” in 2015. Link: https://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/a-bit-about-led-bulbs.php This was before any of the vendors were carrying them and they are custom made by these guys, so none of the ve...

Thank you but I need the actual bracket to hold the 30” rim. I will end up making the stand since this is a ‘19 so will not have the same top mount option as a ‘26 or ‘27

Wrapping up a ‘19 T Trick project and looking for a spare tire bracket to mount on running board for a 30” rim. Open to any style.

Thanks

David

Just sharing a night drive photo using LED’s. My ‘23 Touring is 6v. The LED’s will run on 6-24v. No difference in brightness with higher voltage but mentioned it since they do have an input range. These make driving at night actually fun and you can see the road. Don’t forget to refresh your reflect...

Thanks Dan, I do have a bendix assembly on the shaft which supports the nose. This would be the same configuration used in the car minus the gear, which one could say it adds support since it’s against the ring gear. If I moved it I would have to find another way to secure the foot long rod for the ...

IMG_0591.jpg IMG_0591.jpg I finally finished up my Model T starter bench tester. It took a bit but I was holding out for a 1000 amp shunt and found a supplier. This tester allows the starter to be securely mounted on the rigid frame. I have two voltage meters to measure the battery as well as the s...

That’s a nice puller. I had to make one. Same function basically drill and tap the old babbitt or bronze bearing and pull it. As far as the brush cap. Yes I use a modern sealed bearing and found the same for the alignment. You typically need to bump them to fit. This cap is not in place when I ream ...

If you look at the inside of the nose that seats with the body you will see a rim that centers the nose to the body. So I made a jig to mount in the lathe that uses that rim to center the nose on the jig that I use a dial indicator to center the entire assembly on my lathe. The nose is almost a pres...

I do find some are off center more than others but haven’t really had issues. This summer I did have a starter with an alignment issue but it was the sealed bearing in the brush cap was off a bit and caused the bendix to drag a bit. This was corrected by replacing the brush cap and sealed bearing. I...

Good timing! I was actually doing a batch in my shop this afternoon. I bore out the Babbitt and press in bronze bearing material then bore that for the bendix. This will last the life of the starter and much stronger than Babbitt. Happy to help. David Woods 517-927-9232 Williamston T Works (Facebook)

Hello Travis,

I rebuild generators and have a bench tester I made to quickly diagnose issues. I can walk you though a few tests if you have a basic voltmeter.

Shoot me a message if you want to take a few measurements.

David

Dwtworks@gmail.com

Williamston T Works (Facebook)

Hello Serge,

I make and rebuild Kingston coils.

Call or email me.

David Woods
Williamston T Works (Facebook)
517-927-9232
Dwtworks@gmail.com

Hello, I have a Ruckstell rear wind but missing all the linkage. So looking for all the parts to connect it, I prefer the left hand shift.

Thanks

David
Williamston, Mi

Hello Jon,

I can help if you are still looking for a new box. We do them all the time.

David Woods
Williamston T Works (Facebook)
Dwtworks@gmail.com
517-927-9232

I do, I build a lot of these KW conversions. I also build KIngston coils. I attached a few more photos and post other projects on Facebook under Williamston T Works.

You can contact me at 517-927-9232 or dwtworks@gmail.com

I recently completed a coil project for a ‘13 T. The owner has a Heinze box but wanted KW style coils. So four fresh wood boxes in the form of Heinze but KW points and coils. This is a great option for touring. Use the KW’s for touring and keep the Heinze for show. David Woods Williamston T Works (F...

Just wanted to show a wired version I made up for my ‘23 Touring. I made a bracket that uses the bolt on the steering mount and screw that holds the lower left corner of the instrument cluster so no modifications. The blinker unit is on Amazon for around $8 for two, the signal indicators and switch ...

Hello Manny

Give me a shout I’m building Kingston coils.

David Woods
517-927-9232

If you’re interested in doing it yourself I can help you. I made up a small tank and all the supplies are available on eBay or Amazon.

David

Just FYI, I started making and repairing Kingston coils.

I attached a few photos. Happy to help.

David Woods

I am making Kingston Low Bridge coils. These are new boxes and high quality. I also make custom coils, KW transplants to keep your original coil box but have good runners. I am also looking for dead Kingston coils to rebuild. Contact me with your coil needs. David Woods Williamston T Works Dwtworks@...

You’re right, I was not including the cam gear…so the issue with generator is it was wired wrong…

Thanks for the feedback. I put some arrows on the photo for a visual. Generator gear in green.

Cheers!

David

Hello Gents, I am helping troubleshoot a belt driven generator and wondering if anyone knows if the internal wiring would be exactly the same as a standard generator. The belt driven generator will be spinning the opposite direction of the gear driven generator. I have changed polarity on other cars...

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