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by TonyB
Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: speedster for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2284

Re: speedster for sale

The Speedster is sold to a local enthusiast.
Thanks Eric and MTFCA
by TonyB
Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: speedster for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2284

speedster for sale

1915 Speedster for Sale We built the 1915 speedster in 1992, hence the “92” number for my daughter and son in law. It’s been a great little car, won both the San Diego and Arizona Speedster run several times of over the years. It’s last major run was the 2018 Model T reunion in Richmond where it ra...
by TonyB
Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: For sale 1924 Coupe
Replies: 2
Views: 2202

Re: For sale 1924 Coupe

Sold
Thanks for looking and MTFCA
Thanks Lee
by TonyB
Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: For sale 1924 Coupe
Replies: 2
Views: 2202

For sale 1924 Coupe

For sale 1924 Model T Coupe. I bought this in 1976 and it was running by 1978, done as an amateur restoration. Over the years I have greatly enhanced the Coupe and it now runs and drives like a Model T was designed to when it ruled the world in the nineteen twenties. Improvements include: Rebuilt en...
by TonyB
Fri May 06, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

Below are a couple of photos, the first shows the internals of some of the internals of the regulator I acquired at Tulare 345CD49D-E5FD-4632-B6CF-C745A668AD05.jpeg You can see the different holes in the bases and the different insulation techniques employed. I also included my prototype design show...
by TonyB
Tue May 03, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I have started to populate two more PCB using the LM383 design, one for my speedster and one for a Forum reader who want to try the device under typical conditions. While I have not run into any serious electronic problems, I am stalled due to a household emergency of the laundry drain completely fa...
by TonyB
Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who purchased the first Model T Ford?
Replies: 9
Views: 2021

Re: Who purchased the first Model T Ford?

This is a copy of what Kim Dobbins wrote in 2008. Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message By Kim Dobbins on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 11:52 pm: Here is some of the info that I have on some of the early T's. #2 was restored by Don Hess, then sold to a dealer in P...
by TonyB
Sun Mar 20, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who purchased the first Model T Ford?
Replies: 9
Views: 2021

Re: Who purchased the first Model T Ford?

This is a copy of what Kim Dobbins wrote in 2008. Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message By Kim Dobbins on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 11:52 pm: Here is some of the info that I have on some of the early T's. #2 was restored by Don Hess, then sold to a dealer in P...
by TonyB
Thu Mar 17, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCSD
Replies: 2
Views: 1090

Re: MTFCSD

Yes we know
The site was hosted by Hemmings and they discontinued their service at the end of 2021 so now we have no host.
So far it has not been reinstalled on any other server.
I don’t know when it will be up again.
by TonyB
Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Six used tires available for free
Replies: 1
Views: 800

Six used tires available for free

I have been doing some tire work for myself and a customer and have six used tires available. Two are 4.50x21 and have very little tread left but good for rolling around Three are 3.50x30 and have 40% tread but have very small cracks in the sidewalks. The final one is 3.50x30 and has very little tre...
by TonyB
Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

Back on March 1 I mentioned that my tests with a flat battery had shown that I needed a heat sink on the diode. The simplest method was to bolt the diode to the base of the cutout and then solder the diode leads to the PCB. It’s a bit messy but after drilling a very carefully placed hole and cutting...
by TonyB
Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2022 GOLDEN GATE TOUR, May 30 - June 4, Come join us.
Replies: 19
Views: 3517

Re: 2022 GOLDEN GATE TOUR 4.0, May 30 - June 4, Don't Miss It.

The 18% decent was something of a let down as I started in Ford low and Ruckstell low. After a little way I went in Ford high and it was just fine in my old Coupe. My major problem was a driver error where I wanted to visit some part of the Bay Bridge and then got lost in the back streets of Sausale...
by TonyB
Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Head Gasket Specifications - question
Replies: 1
Views: 749

Re: Head Gasket Specifications - question

With the current shortage of copper/asbestos head gaskets I measured the thickness of new and used gaskets. The one new gasket I have on hand was 0.090” and several used gaskets 0.062” to 0.066”. I have made a water bath and soaked a used one for a couple of days and then let it dry out. It had incr...
by TonyB
Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Are These Model T Coupe Doors?
Replies: 7
Views: 1752

Re: Are These Model T Coupe Doors?

They look like 23-25 coupe or ford-or front doors. The Encyclopedia indicates that the fordor doors were aluminum but my 24 coupe are aluminum.
Bruce insisted my doors were not correct and had been replaced at some time. I could see one being changed after maybe an accident, but not both.
by TonyB
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

My round PCB in production quantities of 100 has been quoted at less than $4. The leaded components from Newark are less than $6. Indeed the postage for the components for five boards exceeded the cost of the parts. So far I have not needed a heat sink on the output FET but the diode will need a hea...
by TonyB
Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I had the PCB fabricated because it was fun. I have little interest in building a hundred or so models but anyone can feel free to have a go. To that end I will clean up the design with any additions the groups wants. I have priced out a round version of my design and the quote was about $387 for 10...
by TonyB
Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

This my second try as the pictures were too large and some how the whole post dissapeared. ☹️ My PCB arrived and I populated one for test over the weekend. There was some finger troubles, I must be getting too old for this game. After a couple of challenges it works fine on the bench and on the test...
by TonyB
Fri Feb 11, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Change length steering column
Replies: 13
Views: 1893

Re: Change length steering column

When I restored the 09, the steering column appeared to be from a 1914 and was too long at 56”(??) whereas the 09 should be 50”(?). So I chopped six inches off the top and installed a new brass cover. Cutting the internal column looked difficult until I realized I could chop six inches off the botto...
by TonyB
Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I have seen exactly what Pat suggests somewhere previously, I believe it was in the Model T Bulletin's. .
by TonyB
Wed Feb 09, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

Some unpleasantness is starting to enter into the discussion, please stop it. If you can’t say something constructive, please say nothing. Please don’t spoil our fun, if you don’t like what we are doing, don’t read the thread. In all my tests my generator has been set to 10 amp output. Previous to t...
by TonyB
Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

At least we can’t be accused of copying the Fun Projects design 😊😊
The deletion of the dual follower with a inverter came out of my head. By the way everything I have contributed is open source, anyone is welcome to copy and sell if they want.
by TonyB
Mon Feb 07, 2022 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I ordered my PCB this afternoon. Took quite a bit of effort as my version of the program was 7.0 dated 2009 and now they are on 7.9….. I had to confirm my old laptop would install the new version, then delete the old version and install the new. It all takes time. I checked my design a couple more t...
by TonyB
Sun Feb 06, 2022 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

The NASCAR race from LA was boring and I thought I would give an old simple PCB layout program as try. It seems to work, well at least I have a picture of what a layout could look like. This is the layout. 649994CC-997A-49CF-A536-677F2E73C270.jpeg The red lines are the copper on the component side. ...
by TonyB
Sun Feb 06, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I installed the regulator on the 24 coupe generator and it works just fine. Initially after startup the ammeter is charging at full rate then after a few minutes the needle swings back and forth and a couple of minutes later it drops to zero. I measured the voltage at the battery and it read 6.37 vo...
by TonyB
Sat Feb 05, 2022 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

I’d really like more pictures of the motor as after a long conversation with Charlie Shaffer (RIP) I know what he did to convert a 1914 motor into an early (lower than 1000) look a like. He did most of the changes in lead and with a small pocket knife, you can determine the real provenience in a mat...
by TonyB
Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I’ve finished my second prototype 😊 I left the forum a couple of weeks ago to build up a second prototype that I hoped would fit in a Model T Cutout case. After studying the circuit for a while I had some personal technical reasons for not being happy with the npn/pnp driver, so my version is revise...
by TonyB
Thu Feb 03, 2022 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magnet Charger Details
Replies: 21
Views: 3273

Re: Magnet Charger Details

I found my magneto charger. The copper wire is 0.028” diameter with lots of turns😊
Magneto charger
Magneto charger
And no, I’m not going to pull it apart to see how many turns on each leg. 😊😊
by TonyB
Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magnet Charger Details
Replies: 21
Views: 3273

Re: Magnet Charger Details

Many years ago I built a magnet charger, I think it’s still around here somewhere. It has been borrowed by many folks in the area. I started with the design that ended up in the Electrical booklet but I had an advantage over most earthly folks today. I could call Bruce (RIP). We had an interesting r...
by TonyB
Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shoestring Restoration - 1911 Ford Midnight Blue “(in shade and in direct sunshine)”
Replies: 24
Views: 5482

Re: Shoestring Restoration “Color sanding etc with a $24 buffer”

Looking good Steve😊 This restoration is being done in the Los Angles basin and in spite of what the doomsayers tell you, it’s very, very unlikely he will ever see “high” winds. I can’t actually say never but my daughter has lived in the coastal area for 45 years and NEVER had wind damage. Now I use ...
by TonyB
Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Phone Apps: Interesting test tools - tachometer, strobe light, rpm, speedometer, elevation, etc
Replies: 23
Views: 13313

Re: Phone Apps: Interesting test tools - tachometer, strobe light, rpm, speedometer, elevation, etc

Marty, turn on your phone and sign in. Look on your screens for a file app called AppStore 4B9A52BF-0226-4296-8E28-127DAF5E9FFB.jpeg Touch AppStore You will get something like this: 44AC5D16-F0EA-42B6-9D23-0E41EB25D0BA.jpeg Type in what you are looking for such as “tachometer” or “speedometer” Then ...
by TonyB
Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Battery Maintenance
Replies: 13
Views: 1952

Re: Battery Maintenance

Questions have been asked about charging lead acid batteries. Those of us working on the six volt regulator have been pondering the same problem. Here what I have found to date. Fully charged single cells are discharged when the cell voltage drops to 1.96 volts and is considered fully charged when a...
by TonyB
Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Torque up cylinder head
Replies: 9
Views: 1841

Re: Torque up cylinder head

ThAnks guys
I guess both are torqued cold after a heat cycle.
by TonyB
Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Torque up cylinder head
Replies: 9
Views: 1841

Torque up cylinder head

I have a Z head on the 14 touring and have just completed a valve job. As I remember iron heads are torqued down when cold after a heat cycle for three or four times. However aluminum heads are torqued when hot. Is this correct? So I might remember next time, why is this? I know the difference inp e...
by TonyB
Sun Jan 23, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going Dry for More Power
Replies: 97
Views: 9196

Re: Going Dry for More Power

The “Model T” that ran over 200mph at Bonneville used a Model T block and front cover plate. The extra main bearings for the five main bearing crank was a lump of aluminum to support bearings 2 and 4. The bearing 1, 3 and 5 sat in the T block. Incidentally the crank was made in San Diego 😊. On the f...
by TonyB
Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

Doesn’t sound good and based on my experience with the same circuit, I believe something is wrong. Once I had found the broken 22k resistor on the lm393 pin 1, mine switched very slowly. The speed with no load on the battery was charging for about a second then off for 7 seconds. As I increased the ...
by TonyB
Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I have continued testing the breadboard and everything appears to be Ok. Initially I ran it for about 20 minutes and then suffered a failure. Two items were found faulty, the insulation on the base of the cutout failed and the soldered lead to the 22k on pin 1 intermittently broke. I think both were...
by TonyB
Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

After a few mis-steps the LM393 curcuit is working on a generator. My first problem was I dropped the breadboard and it cracked across the middle. I fixed that but the 22k resistor on the 393 pin 1 broke. I fixed that. Then the generator in the test fixture died. I’ve not investigated that yet. I fo...
by TonyB
Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

Scott you left me a little confused so I took out my calculator and when the generator is running at 1725, the T motor with will be at 1150rpm and with a 3.63:1 rear end and 30” wbeels the car will be running just over 28 mph. That’s a little slower than I normally run as both the 24 coupe and 14 to...
by TonyB
Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OHC engine identification
Replies: 4
Views: 1651

Re: OHC engine identification

Sure looks interesting. It doesn’t appear to be any of the overheads made commercially. I wonder if it was a custom locally built version?
The exhaust and ignition are in the right and intake appears to be on the left. What is that plate on the rear, seems to be for water???
by TonyB
Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

Jeff As Luke replied D3 is and indication that the generator output is off. The voltage reference is U2 and initially we used an Led but the next version will probably use a low current (20uA) 2.5 volt reference. This will lower the static current as this circuit draws current even when the ignition...
by TonyB
Sat Jan 08, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Buckeye voltage regulator
Replies: 6
Views: 1592

Re: Buckeye voltage regulator

I believe the regulator on the last line of parts for sale plugs into the rear of a Hitachi alternator.
by TonyB
Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

The low current (10nA) of the 494 is sure attractive😊
I watched the video and certainly looks promising.
by TonyB
Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I connected up the rest on the bench and the device does function with a 180k across the 6.8k to compensate for the lower voltage of my led. 😊. Right now the battery voltage goes from 6.3 to 7 volts. Which seems about correct. Next is to mount the breadboard on a generator and try it out on my gener...
by TonyB
Thu Jan 06, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I applied power today and found my led only has 1.68v rather than the 1.9v on the prototype made by JohnH. I had previously been in contact with John who didn’t know the vendor part number for his led as he acquired them a number of years ago and of course they are unmarked. I can reduce the 6.8k re...
by TonyB
Mon Jan 03, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

All the components have arrived for the testing of the 393 circuit. Well most as I forgot to order the 15 volt zener.
Below is a photo of the breadboard, I think it will compact down to fit in the Ford cut out housing.
Prototype 6 volt regulator
Prototype 6 volt regulator
The quarter is to give some scale.
by TonyB
Sun Jan 02, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 15-16 hood former?
Replies: 11
Views: 1984

Re: 15-16 hood former?

Many years ago we were building the speedster for Carolyn and her then boy friend. She wanted “eye brows” on the front fenders and the 15 hood former. (I’m just Dad, so I do as I’m told, so don’t ask why😊). We went up to the Long Beach swap meet and I sent them out looking for what they needed. Abou...
by TonyB
Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 'Speedster - lower or not, period accessories.
Replies: 216
Views: 20647

Re: Speedsters

One of my regular customers has his speedster in a constant change on the body. I prepared the motor and running gear some years ago but he is always changing the body. Initially it was very basic with just two seats and a gas tank. Then he added some front protection and even later into a speedster...
by TonyB
Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I have ordered the necessary parts from Newark. Funny but the parts for one device will cost less than the shipping. If we do a pcb and make them available to club members, it might be a good idea to supply the parts as well. As long as there are not too many orders, say less than 50-100 then one vo...
by TonyB
Mon Dec 27, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

Luke
I thought I had previously expressed a preference to the 393 design. While not as elegant as the 494 design, I think the logic and flip-flops in the latter wil be more effected by spurious noise inherent in the Model T electrical system. So 393 it is.
by TonyB
Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

I plan to build a prototype board and then try and fit a second in the existing housing. I’m planning on buying three set of components from Newark. All will be mounted on the predrilled 0.1” spacing prototype boards. Initially I’ll test it on my generator stand and the 6 volt battery from the Coupe...
by TonyB
Thu Dec 23, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

Luke, that’s a good technique which works well. Cheap folks like me will just omit the two resistors but it’s good they are there on the PCB. When I had the electrical spike problem I use little coil, a small capacitor and a series resistor on each line. When it blew the second time, one of the litt...
by TonyB
Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Replies: 240
Views: 41579

Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues

What a neat thread. I drive my 1924 all over the place and it’s still 6 volts. Also I would like it to fit in the original can. I suppose with surface mount components the linear shunt design might fit. One technique with leaded components is to stand them on one end which greatly reduces the necess...
by TonyB
Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in November
Replies: 53
Views: 9302

Re: What have you done with your T in November

I made my first few spoke from an old length of 2x4, it easy to cut and costs virtually nothing. That how I came up with the fixtures. Ill post a few pictures of the tooling, it’s very simple and takes time. My methods are simple and slow, I’m sure the professional workers would say I’m on the road ...
by TonyB
Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in November
Replies: 53
Views: 9302

Re: What have you done with your T in November

Some of wood spokes on my 1924 Coupe were on the car when I bought it in 1976, some 45 years ago and have done many hard miles. One rear wheel I particular is getting very tired. So I made the decision to respoke the wheel. I could have bought spokes from one of our valued supplies but I decided to ...
by TonyB
Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Birdcage (Birdhaven) closing?
Replies: 7
Views: 2160

Birdcage (Birdhaven) closing?

At a breakfast meeting over the weekend someone said Birdhaven is closing shop.
Anybody else heard this or isn’t just an unfounded rumor?

Guess it’s just an unfounded rumor. 😊
by TonyB
Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tight transmission
Replies: 14
Views: 2303

Re: Tight transmission

At what point during the assembly does it get tight to turn? I assume you are using the original pins and used gear and bushings the face of the bushing touches the flywheel. There should be about 0.006” clearance between the gear and the flywheel. I assemble the drums on a flat surface, then put th...
by TonyB
Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: body weight
Replies: 7
Views: 1725

Re: body weight

I was surprised by the quoted engine/transmission weight of 360 pounds. I guess that’s the number without a starter and generator which probably add 65 pounds. I always thought it was closer to 500 pounds, wrong again. At least I know I can use my engine hoist, which is rated at 500 pounds, with a c...
by TonyB
Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Class, here is your assignment: tell us what you did (with your T) last summer!
Replies: 13
Views: 1714

Re: Class, here is your assignment: tell us what you did (with your T) last summer!

This year was the year of driving the 24 Coupe. I have been doing some repairs on the 14 Touring and plan to some work on the speedster so this year has been the year of driving the Coupe. It’s been on four week long tours, Joshua Tree, San Francisco, Spokane and Southern Arizona. The last one was t...
by TonyB
Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where to locate a battery cutoff
Replies: 16
Views: 2186

Re: Where to locate a battery cutoff

My location on top of the battery meets some of the desired criteria except easy accessibility. This applies to all three Ts. Never had to have great accessibility in the 45 years I’ve been driving the cars but I can see it might be desirable.
by TonyB
Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 15/16 Hood former question
Replies: 6
Views: 1196

Re: 15/16 Hood former question

My 15/16 hood firmer is on the speedster and Scott and I assumed screws went in those holes. So that’s what we did.
by TonyB
Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Longest Distance You Have Driven In Low Gear.
Replies: 18
Views: 2616

Re: Longest Distance You Have Driven In Low Gear.

My record in low is one hour, about 15 miles. I got the coupe running in 1978 but I had no idea what to expect. I had no Ruckstell, indeed I didn’t even know they existed. There were no T clubs in the San Diego region. So I accepted what I got. Now 45 years later there are two clubs in the area and ...
by TonyB
Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Guy Building his Own 1913 Touring Body from Scratch
Replies: 4
Views: 1899

Re: Guy Building his Own 1913 Touring Body from Scratch

When I built my 1917 touring, the metal mostly OK but the wood had disappeared I was advised not to build the wood frame on the chassis but on a flat piece of 3/4” plywood to make sure it was all flat. The chassis flexes and may not even be square, so getting panels correct would be very tough. Mayb...
by TonyB
Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chicago Transmission
Replies: 14
Views: 2724

Re: Chicago Transmission

I use a KC Warford in my 1914 Touring and I use the support listed in Lang’s catalog. It’s a little expensive and I’m sure I could make something similar but I needed it in a hurry. While there is no requirement to provide support at the end of the Warford, I was concerned that the mass hanging at t...
by TonyB
Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fix for plywood end-grain delamination on 1911 body?
Replies: 16
Views: 3138

Re: Fix for plywood end-grain delamination on 1911 body?

While I haven’t seen the body, following conversations with Steve, I believe it is not an original 1911 body, so it probably a modern reproduction. Rays work is usually first class and generally follows the techniques used on original bodies. It don’t think he uses laminations to get the necessary c...
by TonyB
Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for T pricing 1909-1927
Replies: 6
Views: 1644

Re: Looking for T pricing 1909-1927

The original pricing is listed for every Moreland year in the Encyclopedia .
by TonyB
Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in October
Replies: 58
Views: 7160

Re: What have you done with your T in October

I went on a week long progressive tourin southern Arizona. I trailered from home in San Diego to Tucson where we left the trailers and went off in Model Ts for a 600 mile adventure. First night was Green Valley where 150 years ago the settlers were terrorized by Geronimo until the US Army captured h...
by TonyB
Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Looking for T pricing 1909-1927
Replies: 6
Views: 1644

Re: Looking for T pricing 1909-1927

It depends
I have personally been involved in T deals from $1000 up to $40,000. I’ve read of prices from free to $135000.
So as I say it depends
by TonyB
Fri Oct 15, 2021 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do you use a sealant with your gaskets
Replies: 15
Views: 2143

Re: Do you use a sealant with your gaskets

It depends on the surface being sealed. Very often I don’t use sealant on a machined surface. So the gasket between the pan and block I will only use sealant on the pan side. It’s a judgement call, if both surfaces are in poor condition, then goop on both side. But if the conditions are good, then o...
by TonyB
Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stromberg M-1 carburetor
Replies: 8
Views: 1608

Re: Stromberg M-1 carburetor

I have a customer who runs a speedster with a four valve overhead. After a little experimentation we ran an Stromberg M-1 and he reports:
“ Please answer and tell them one of your customer states great performance, good idle, runs a little rich on #4. If leaned out engine back fires”
by TonyB
Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: You may be addicted to Model T fords when…..
Replies: 15
Views: 3093

Re: You may be addicted to Model T fords when…..

Ooops I put this in the wrong thread.
Sorry. TonyB
by TonyB
Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting Pan
Replies: 8
Views: 1751

Re: Interesting Pan

I think it was part of the HIMCO conversion for Model Ts with a standard transmission or a boat conversion.
by TonyB
Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fix for plywood end-grain delamination on 1911 body?
Replies: 16
Views: 3138

Re: Fix for plywood end-grain delamination on 1911 body?

I doubt it is plywood as plywood with alternating layers of uniform thickness layers didn’t become widely available until WWI. So it is reasonable to assume the body is not original. Glues prior to 1943 tended to fail when exposed to dampness. By The best modern solution to your problem is the West ...
by TonyB
Tue Oct 05, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Difficulty getting 30-35 lbs of torque on Ruckstell Ring GearBolts
Replies: 22
Views: 2555

Re: Difficulty getting 30-35 lbs of torque on Ruckstell Ring GearBolts

Fascinating. This could explain why I see so many damaged threads on existing bolts, which I always buy new. They are relatively expensive but I keep some on hand in case one fails. The last time was at a customers shop so we complained and Dave replaced them immediately. I guess we should stop at 2...
by TonyB
Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Difficulty getting 30-35 lbs of torque on Ruckstell Ring GearBolts
Replies: 22
Views: 2555

Re: Difficulty getting 30-35 lbs of torque on Ruckstell Ring GearBolts

On a Ruckstell axle with mainly new parts from Chaffins several of the threads on the bolts failed at 30 lbs ft. I spoke with Dave and he replaced the bolts with new ones with no problems. He mentioned that the bolts were treated in batches of about 1000 and some don’t make it. Annoying but not much...
by TonyB
Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2022 Hamilton National Tour
Replies: 3
Views: 1256

Re: 2022 Hamilton National Tour

What your is this as i see no notice in the July/August Vintage Ford?
by TonyB
Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pitman Arm Ok?
Replies: 13
Views: 2078

Re: Pitman Arm Ok?

The pitman arm changed over the years I have a picture showing several from when restored the 1909 Touring A02C7D50-455F-4EC8-BF0A-4BC2C03C947C.jpeg So when someone that “that’s” the correct one, you really should state the year 😊 Somewhere I have a picture with the dimensions of several models but ...
by TonyB
Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done on your T - September
Replies: 24
Views: 3843

Re: What have you done on your T - September

I restored the 1914 touring for my daughters family in 2004 so they could attend the National Tour held in San Diego in 2004. It’s been fairly reliable since then though a broken crank in 2016 was a low point. We installed a SCAT and it’s been good ever since. However after my downsize in late 2020 ...
by TonyB
Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low gear speed
Replies: 23
Views: 3265

Re: Low gear speed

Low gear provides a gearing of 1/3 of high or direct drive. So if your T will bog down at 30mph in high gear then your problem is probably in the motor. If it does 40-45 mph in top gear yet only will do 10mph in low you have an interesting problem. Right now I can’t think what would cause such a sit...
by TonyB
Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - 30x3 tires
Replies: 2
Views: 1280

Re: WTB - 30x3 tires

Most 1919 model Ts use 3” on the front and 3 1/2” on the rear. I have a used 3 1/2” for free if you need it.
by TonyB
Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2:1 or 2.5:1 differential
Replies: 16
Views: 2981

Re: 2:1 or 2.5:1 differential

I must be missing something. As old man Ferrari use to say, rpm is free. So the cheapest way to get more power is more revs. With 30” wheels a 3:1 ratio will give 30mph at 1000rpm. That’s 90 mph at 3000 rpm. The eight or sixteen valve overhead engine will easily rev to 3000rpm, one I worked on peake...
by TonyB
Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brake Band Replacement Help
Replies: 13
Views: 2566

Re: Brake Band Replacement Help

I suppose I’m alone but I am finding the answers confusing. To me the wide end of the hogshead inspection plate is at the FRONT of the hogshead. When I change bands I have found it best to put in the brake, low and reverse in that order. Removal is the reverse order. Certainly this the only way I ha...
by TonyB
Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: STUCK IN LOW!
Replies: 11
Views: 2084

Re: STUCK IN LOW!

If the transmission was working ok and this sticking has started to occur recently, then the advice above is probably correct. It’s fairly easy to adjust as the low band is adjusted by the external adjustment on the right side of the hogs head. I find the adjustment is best accomplished with a 9/16 ...
by TonyB
Fri Aug 20, 2021 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Clutch and band adjustment, finding someone local to help me
Replies: 10
Views: 2173

Re: Clutch and band adjustment, finding someone local to help me

I may have old information here but I remember Jim Gunn telling me not to install wood bands without removing the hogs head. Do not attempt to install wood band through the inspection cover.
by TonyB
Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ammeter question
Replies: 8
Views: 1664

Re: ammeter question

With 21w lights the current draw will be 2*(21/6) which is 6.6 amp plus the tail lamp of 12w will total 8.6 Amps. With 32w headlamp the draw will be 2*(32/6) plus the tail lamp 12.3 amps. I think Pat forgot that we normally have two headlamps. Mind you the moving iron ammeter is notoriously inaccura...
by TonyB
Mon Aug 09, 2021 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Analogue meter that indicates which coils are firing
Replies: 35
Views: 4158

Re: Analogue meter that indicates which coils are firing

I downloaded the magazine and I still can’t find the article. I have attached the index.
Index
Index
Page 45 is the continuation of an article for a tachometer which is far from simple or a mess of green wire.
What am I missing.?
Is it April Fools Day?
by TonyB
Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Analogue meter that indicates which coils are firing
Replies: 35
Views: 4158

Re: Analogue meter that indicates which coils are firing

What’s the jumble of green wire?
How does it work?
by TonyB
Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas T Water Pump
Replies: 0
Views: 843

Texas T Water Pump

These days thus forum is about the only place I can find things😊 I’ve been doing some rework on the red 1914 Touring which I built for my daughter and son in law when the grandkids were little. They are now both in college and the 14 was a little worn. The first thing I removed was the radiator, sol...
by TonyB
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is Cartouche still in business?
Replies: 27
Views: 4434

Re: Is Cartouche still in business?

I have had serious delays when purchasing T parts directly from Macs since they were bought out. However if you make the purchase through eBay, the delivery problems seem to disappear. I have even made a purchase from Macs using Amazon with no delivery delays and free shipping as I’m a Prime custome...
by TonyB
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Grease relief....
Replies: 8
Views: 1721

Re: Grease relief....

On the second picture in this thread I can see the two lower bolts holding the UJ ball joint plate in place.
These two bolts should be wired together. 😊😊
by TonyB
Sun Aug 01, 2021 12:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It's not a ruckstell.
Replies: 9
Views: 2538

Re: It's not a ruckstell.

Interesting as I had a Planator on the Town Car and found I really had to slow down more than I thought necessary but of course it depends on what you are use to. I believe the Ruckstell is about 60% reduction and they modified the KC Warford to duplicate that reduction on the their design. It’s ver...
by TonyB
Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Neat idea when using Timesaver
Replies: 5
Views: 1504

Neat idea when using Timesaver

At breakfast this morning I mentioned I was honing in the rods using Time saver but running into minor problems as I couldn’t get a full circle on the bearing as the crank was still in the block. I tried to rotate the crank but the rod bolts were awfully close to the oil line. Jay had a solution. Us...
by TonyB
Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: head gasket Question
Replies: 9
Views: 2470

Re: head gasket Question

On Monday. 26 July I called Snyders, Lang’s and Chaffins for a head gasket. All were out of stock. I call Olson who told me they were no longer stocking T gaskets as they could not make a profit on them compared to the price charged by other vendors. I believed I got the last one from Olson. Dave at...
by TonyB
Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It's not a ruckstell.
Replies: 9
Views: 2538

Re: It's not a ruckstell.

It’s a Planator. It provides direct and 50% speed between the drive shaft and rear axle. It uses many model T parts. There is one completely custom sliding gear and one highly modified axle gear. All the others are regular T rear axle gears. They work well but the 50% speed reduction is a little too...
by TonyB
Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question: Recharging Magneto Magnets w/o Removing Engine?
Replies: 20
Views: 2923

Re: Question: Recharging Magneto Magnets w/o Removing Engine?

This subject is covered in the MTFCA booklets. I tried it without removing the hogshead and my results were not satisfactory. So I removed the hogshead and it worked much better for me. Looking back with 20/20 hindsight I used the magneto connection. I notice that others suggest removing the connect...
by TonyB
Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pinion bearing
Replies: 10
Views: 1893

Re: Pinion bearing

I have used modern replacement bearing for many of the rear ends I have rebuilt. I have used the adjustable version but actually found the cheaper none adjustable setup to work just fine. So unless your parts are within new tolerance I would suggest using a modern setup. Looking back I have rebuilt ...
by TonyB
Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T tour to Sky Falconry
Replies: 2
Views: 995

Re: T tour to Sky Falconry

The coupe ran great but were restricted to how many cars we could take into the preserve, so the two seater coupe was left outside in preference to the 4/5 seater tourings.
by TonyB
Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T tour to Sky Falconry
Replies: 2
Views: 995

T tour to Sky Falconry

Today took the 1924 Model T Coupe on a club tour to the San Diego backcountry to visit the Sky Falconry. There were seven model Ts in the group though a couple had problems on the very rough dirt roads in the back country. There were four Falcons on display and one gave a great demonstration in the ...
by TonyB
Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:05 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: For sale Unique 1927 RAJO engine T Roadster
Replies: 0
Views: 2111

For sale Unique 1927 RAJO engine T Roadster

A friend has put up his 1927 Roadster for sale. The car is a good amature restoration, no rust and a good paint job. The unique item is the motor. As you can see on the details below it really is special. It is believed to be the last motor built by Fred Hoss and was built to unusually high standard...
by TonyB
Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need some help
Replies: 18
Views: 2290

Re: Need some help

I had a similar situation, pulled into the driveway. Opened the garage door and no drive…… I jacked up the rear end and I could turn both wheels and the other would rotate in the opposite direction. I looked inside the transmission and the clutch plate was turning with the crank. So I deduced it was...