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Scott, thank you for the detailed response. We did throw it in high gear and rocked it, but it obviously didn't fix the issue. I, also, didn't consider that swapping out the timer cover might throw it slightly out of time. I'll let you know how I make out.

Thank you for the suggestion Moxie26.

Hi everybody. So, since the last time I posted, I identified at least part of the electrical problem. The wires connecting to the timer had worn bare against the motor, but I couldn't see it because it was the underside of the wires. Needless to say, I replaced the entire wire harness and the timer ...

Thanks Mark. A little more troubleshooting and I'll get her fixed.

Mark Nunn wrote: ↑

Tue May 09, 2023 8:36 pm

Moxie26 wrote: ↑

Tue May 09, 2023 8:32 pm

Perplexing

Yes, but we are all learning from Tom's misfortune. We are all pulling for you, Tom.

After I changed the plug, I swapped the wire with the #1 plug and #1 continued to run fine, #2 did not. I will check the continuity while flexing it, however; that's a good idea. Tom.. you could follow Norman's advice. If that checks out okay fine. If not, remove number two spark plug wire from the ...

I will try what you and Norman have suggested. Thank you. Tom.. you could follow Norman's advice. If that checks out okay fine. If not, remove number two spark plug wire from the box and plug and check continuity while flexing the cable if there's any interruption in continuity there would be a brea...

It's a roller.

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑

Tue May 09, 2023 4:13 pm

Tom,

As to the timer, dirty is one thing, but wear is another. What style of timer do you have? Roller? Flapper? New Day, (with a brown/red plastic housing)? They each have their own wear characteristics to watch out for.

It's a black 23 roadster pickup.

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑

Tue May 09, 2023 4:02 pm

Is the car a green 1926 Coupe by chance?

I bought a rebuild kit from either Langs or Macs. It's new oak, copper contacts and bolts. Tom, Have you had a look at the timer? It would be worthwhile to remove & inspect it. After that, I'd still suspect the coil box. What exactly did you do to rebuild the coil box? What new parts did you use?

Hi Moxie, The coil box is all new wood and contacts. Also, I did clean the timer with contact cleaner. It was very grimy. But that didn't fix the issue either. Tom , .... It's possible that the wood in your coil box has to be replaced due to old wood and carbon tracking to ground. ... More so than h...

Hello All, Last fall I got my father's T running after sitting for about 10 years. After a couple local rides, it started to run kind of rough, so I ended up rebuilding the coil box - the one in the car was very old and loose. This past weekend we got it out for the season and with a little coaxing,...

Hello all. My son (15) and I (47) have recently joined (re-joined) the hobby. I was active in it in my teens and early twenties with my father, who is now 82. He had three Ts at the time and one A. Today just the A and the 1923 roadster pickup remain. The T has been sitting in his barn, having not r...