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I’m going to try and post a picture of the band adjusters

I’m going to try and post a picture of the band adjusters

This thread put a big smile on my face.

Choked it for about 10 pulls, had my daughter in the car ready to advance timing if it fired and sure enough, when I cranked the handle through at least two compression strokes, it started. Ran really rough until I turned the mixture adjustment clockwise almost two turns. Let me see if I can post th...

Coils are in, carb was dry, got fuel flowing again and I'm not getting a PEEP out of her. I'm sweating my nuggets off but the car won't even HINT at starting. Gonna try once more and then it's shower time and beer o'clock.

I'm interested in getting an extra set of good working coils for my 22. I figure this way, I can get my current set sorted out and still be able to drive the car. Am I wrong in thinking some owners keep a spare set? Where is the best deal on coils?

L.I. Tom wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 9:52 pm

If you want to come out this way Sometime and check out your coils I have a strobo spark we can check them out maybe set them up or let you know if they need rebuild.

Very nice of you to offer that!

L.I. Tom wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 8:22 pm

Techmaven wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 7:00 pm

L.I. Tom wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:51 pm

Hey John where on the island are you East or West?

I'm in southwest Suffolk County.

Not too far I'm a within a mile of exit 70LIE

It's a bit far if by T..lol

I know there’s Ts in the area of Long Island. The MTFCA has a chapter there and I’ve been in contact with a few members who are working on getting it back active again. Hoping we can do that. I heard there are T owners in Greenlawn. Once mine is ready, I'll be heading through that area on my sojour...

L.I. Tom wrote: ↑

Wed Aug 18, 2021 5:51 pm

Hey John where on the island are you East or West?

I'm in southwest Suffolk County.

After leaving work today, I spotted what looked like a T Touring leaving Pinelawn cemetery in Farmingdale Long Island. Anyone from here?

Low compression in one cylinder?

Art M wrote: ↑

Mon Aug 16, 2021 4:01 pm

The 6.2 battery voltage is good with a 6 volt battery when the coils are buzzing.

It's 6.2v with the key off. Also, It shows a small blue spark at the plugs..I haven't looked at the coils themselves while (quietly) buzzing.

Replaced the pawl yesterday and everything went fine. Tried to start the car but only got a couple of momentary firings. The coils buzz quietly...when one is buzzing. Battery shows 6.2v, is that low?

Any specific tools needed to replace brake lever pawl rivet? I have hammer and small anvil..

I can’t tell if that’s grease or black rtv silicone sealer that’s oozing around the ujoint area. Also the lower left bolt is either stripped or backing out. That’s an area that causes a leak and can be a pain. It could be it needs a shim that’s available to put between the ball joint area that tigh...

Both bolts tightened up fine..It looks like someone forgot to tighten them in the past..threads seem fine.

Found this when I checked out underneath.

Removed all the plugs, attached the wires and slowly cranked through with the key on...3 of the 4 have a meh blue spark and the second from the back won't spark at the electrode, only when I lift it slightly off the head will it arc from the threads to the head..Fouled? Compression test tomorrow. Al...

Your handbrake pawl is well worn. It needs to be sharp for correct engagement. Either weld it up and file a new point, or replace it with a new one. I rebuild them because RHD replacements are not available, especially the early cast ones. To be able to file/hacksaw the teeth on the quadrant, it sh...

A lot of good advice here! Just one more thought, with a handbrake in that condition it's advisable to jack up a rear wheel or at least chock the fronts when hand cranking. Enjoy your " T ", it's a fierce learning curve ! For sure! I definitely wont be starting it until that brake is sorted out..My...

Your handbrake pawl is well worn. It needs to be sharp for correct engagement. Either weld it up and file a new point, or replace it with a new one. I rebuild them because RHD replacements are not available, especially the early cast ones. To be able to file/hacksaw the teeth on the quadrant, it sh...

I really appreciate all of the replies! As soon as I get a somewhat less humid day, I'm diving into this and all the other small issues.

Not sure how to post a picture..Anyway, the floor is out, the rods to the rear axle are intact. The pawl on the lever is not lined up with the teeth on the rack. I also noticed the thin rod from the dash choke knob to the bell crank is missing.

Hello to the forum! Having wanted a Model T since who knows when, I finally purchased a 22 Touring in running condition. Since I'm learning as I go, I'm curious about a few things. One: My brake handle come all the way to the seat and the lever on it seems to have no locking function. In the "neutra...