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Mark Osterman

In regards to younger people interested in model T Fords here is a 21 year old who lives in the 1920s. All his clothes are actually 100 years old. He is a jazz music major at Eastman School of Music. I regularly give him driving lessons in our large Mount Hope Cemetery here in Rochester, New York. H...

Mark Osterman

Takes me around 45 minutes to replace the turtle deck with the pickup box and vice versa. Most of that is reattaching the tail, brake and turn signal lights.

Mark Osterman

My 1923 runabout came to me with the factory turtle deck .. but a drivers side spare tire mount so I assumed that at some point there was an accessory pickup box installed. When I found an original vintage pickup box I bought it and swap it when I need to do hauling in the Spring.

Mark Osterman

I’m looking for a Hayes demountable rim 30 x 3 1/2” wheel with the notches where the bolts install the rim.

Mark Osterman

Fantastic news .. thanks so much!

Mark Osterman

Installed a hot air heater on my Master carburetor.

Mark Osterman

It’s only a “set” of ten if you have a 10 cylinder car.

Mark Osterman

Do you have a link tonTom’s procedure?

Mark Osterman

It’s a nice view camera and that type was made from the model T era up to the 1950s in most cases. It would be an advanced amateur to professional grade. In the model T era both sheet (flexible) film and glass plates were used for that type camera and there were film/plate holders specific to either...

Mark Osterman

Sure, I can help you with this camera. We use view cameras all the time in our business. It’s actually a newer camera than what we generally use. Can even teach you how to make the gelatin emulsion on glass plates that were used in that camera. See our website www.collodion.org

Mark Osterman

Have you ever seen the dedicated side draft model for Ts ?

Mark Osterman

I thought the Hayes wheels had an actual notch cut into the edge for the rims.

Mark Osterman

I am a very experienced model T driver (60 years) and I drive my car every single day … in a city no less. Lot’s of stop and go driving. Nevertheless I had Kevlar on my brake and after 4000 miles of daily driving it developed a chatter, not matter the adjustment or oil. Eventually I had a brake band...

Mark Osterman

Most amazing carburetor I’ve ever installed in my model T and I’ve tested some of the best. No gaskets in the entire unit aside from the intake manifold. Doesn’t need adjustments … just go!

Mark Osterman

Well … I tried messaging you. How about you email me?

Markosterman@icloud.com

Mark Osterman

Tried sending you a message … I have a nice old hood

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Mark Osterman

Hey Tim … sent you an email.

Mark Osterman

I would like to hear from model T owners or others who collect and / or actually run with a Master carburetor in their cars. In particular it would be interesting to see the different variations of intake horns, manifolds, air/gas mixers and distributer bars.

Mark Osterman

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As the heading says, I’m looking for just one good greasy narrow band with the button type Ford detachable ears.

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My T will occasionally give me a free start in the morning when I turn the key to battery. Mostly though it will give a free start after it’s warmed up and I have turned off the ignition, after which I switch it back onto battery when I want to demonstrate hand cranking. LOL. If that happens I switc...

Mark Osterman

I have to say I’m a bottom feeder when it comes to tires. Since I drive my T nearly every day in mostly stop and go city traffic I tend to go through tires quickly. Every so often I buy two new tires and mount them on the front. I buy used tires from the show car people that don’t want them due to s...

Mark Osterman

I removed the broken detachable ear brake band through the transmission inspection cover … and replaced it with another I lined with some NOS cotton lining … again though the transmission inspection opening. I was actually surprised how easy a job it was. Keeping my eye on the lining to see how it p...

Mark Osterman

Me with the model T we used for our traveling medicine show. I had built a stage that folded out the back where we stood to sell Lenape Liquid … our elixir.

Mark Osterman

Surviving a crash when overturning a model T takes much longer that you realize. I had someone cut me off in 2001 and flipped mine ending up underneath. No broken bones or lacerations and I went home from the hospital the next day. Five days later snd the deep bruising started to appear. By this tim...

Mark Osterman

What an odd location

Mark Osterman

There were lots at Hershey, but the people who deal in just vintage plugs want a lot for them. What year is your car?

Mark Osterman

I’ve run my present T nearly every day for seven years with conventional 6V batteries from Tractor Supply and original 6V starter and generator. Have had three batteries and luckily the last two were under warranty. Seems they don’t make them like they used to. Connecting them to a trickle charger a...

Mark Osterman

Bear with me and read the following carefully. The “Ford Script” adjustable wrench came in different forms … and then there are post model T forms. I believe the typical wrench for model Ts had the Ford script stamped on the non moving upper jaw. I was given to believe that a wrench with the same st...

Mark Osterman

Bear with me and read the following carefully. The “Ford Script” adjustable wrench came in different forms … and then there are post model T forms. I believe the typical wrench for model Ts had the Ford script stamped on the non moving upper jaw. I was given to believe that a wrench with the same st...

Mark Osterman

Is it on the end of the fuel distributer bar?

Mark Osterman

Celebrated Nellie’s 100th birthday a few weeks ago. Also installed a Miller Master Carburetor that I picked up at Hershey two years ago. It’s the first time I’ve had it going with this carburetor and I’m really impressed with the acceleration particularly going up hills. Also working on rebuilding v...

Mark Osterman

Could you please post a picture of the Master Carburetor installation on your model T. What letter is stamped on the end of the fuel distributer bar?

Mark Osterman

Hoping other owners of Master carburetors will contact me to let me know their experiences. Markosterman@icloud.com

Mark Osterman

Those who follow my personal facebook page know that I was was struggling to get a Miller Master Carburetor to run correctly a year ago. I had found it at Hershey and really wanted to see what it would do. They don’t work like other carburetors with a rotating drum for the throttle and a hollow bras...

Mark Osterman

What size … any pictures?

Mark Osterman

Not for your car. It’s a set that includes all the pieces

Mark Osterman

I wish all “for sale” listings had pictures.

Mark Osterman

How about some pictures

Mark Osterman

Why is it thought to be gold plated and not just polished brass?

Mark Osterman

Ok … I just saw tat the steel trim pieces are available though Langs.

Mark Osterman

The interior door panel on my 1923 runabout is falling apart from use. As most of you know it’s a dense black cardstock base covered with a thin textured outer paper skin very much like that used in musical instrument cases, camera bodies etc. There is a oval cutout relief near the lock assembly tha...

Mark Osterman

Hey Pat, Before when my Fun Projects voltage regulator was still working I ran this car daily without the lights on. Since I have replaced that with a diode I have been turning on the lights for daytime driving when I am driving faster and see the ammeter in the 9 amp range.

Mark Osterman

Ok so here goes: I rebuilt my generator. I retrofitted an old cutout body to allow me to install the diode currently sold by Langs. On the bench I set “null” on my generator with the third brush lifted. With the generator in the car it was putting out too much and moving the third brush as far as it...

Mark Osterman

Ok … that’s what I was thinking. I had only had the VR in the car since I first got it on the road. Mystery solved. My previous T was a non starter type and had a magneto horn that was all over the place in sound! Thanks.

Mark Osterman

Hmm .. interesting. Yes, as I mentioned it’s a motor type horn. The battery is new and the generator is adjusted to out put no more than 3-4 amps. Just never had a fluctuation when I had the Fun Projects VR installed.

Mark Osterman

Ok, why is the speed of the engine affecting the pitch of my motor type horn? I assumed that it was getting power from the battery which would be constant. Would it have to do with me changing my generator cutout to a diode?

Mark Osterman

I had already done the null adjustment on the bench before installing the generator back in the car. The problem I am having is that at 40 mph the output of the generator according to the ammeter is in the 16 amp range. This generator has a diode that allows flow to the battery when running and no f...

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I wrestled with rebuilding and adjusting my generator and made a diode type “cutout retrofit with the diode sold by Langs. I’m still trying to get the charging rate down for somewhere around 2-4 amps when driving 35-40 mph. I loosened the brush plate, raised the third brush and set the “null” point ...

Mark Osterman

Here is how you show a manifold with a straightedge to determine warp. This manifold is warped.

Mark Osterman

The straight edge is not in a place that shows if it’s warped or not. It should be on the side of the holes and placed so that the straightedge is touching the bottom edge of all
the openings.

Mark Osterman

I drove my 1919 speedster to work on dry days for years. I sold that T to buy a 23 runabout and once rebuilt I drove that to work every day no matter what conditions. I retired in 2020 and my wife and I realized we didn’t really need a second “modern” car and so sold our Toyota. The 23 runabout is o...

Mark Osterman

Ever try the original hooks / links instead of the cable. I have them in mine with no trouble.

Mark Osterman

Do you still have the bolts for sale?

Mark Osterman

I rub dilute linseed oil into the surface with a rag.

Mark Osterman

I used an old honey comb type radiator on my previous T for around thirty years but never had a sense that it was n the best condition inside. I used a vintage water pump with that.

Mark Osterman

You drive your T around town at 10 mph? Drivers behind you must love that.

Mark Osterman

Ok, anyone have the story on this spark plug wrench. Fits the T spark plug, head bolt and lug nut but chrome plated and not marked Ford. Looks lime it’s post model T era.

Mark Osterman

I’m so disappointed. I have all Hayes rims. Anyone need these wheels for what I paid .. $175

Mark Osterman

I bought a set of steel felloe wheels for 30 x 3 1/2 demountable rims. They have a punched raised piece at each rim mounting bolt location for a separate lug I’m guessing. Will these work with my fixed lug Hayes rims or did I but lawn art? 😀 Bought them for rebuilding so that I can keep driving my T...

Mark Osterman

I’ve mostly seen all brass lamps or steel lamps with brass chimney tops. So what year are these?

Mark Osterman

I haven’t tested with a magnet small enough to get into that section of the chimney.

Mark Osterman

As they say … you can’t take it with you. Sell or give away what you don’t need to someone younger who’s eager to get a hold of hard to find parts while you’re still above ground.

Mark Osterman

Anyone know something about these all black (steel) Brown style 110 side lights. I see all brass and black with brass trim but not all black.

Mark Osterman

I had my wife start the model T for the first time with instructions sent to her via email. Started right up! She’s a treasure.

Mark Osterman

I’ve driven my 23 runabout as the regular errand and pleasure car nearly daily for several years. In fact we used to have two modern cars and when I retired in December of 2020 we sold our Toyota. We keep a 2014 Ford Escape for my wife's regular car and for longer trips. With the exception of when t...

Mark Osterman

And where is it? What state?

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Nevertheless … I would love to see a well shot video of how to remove and install quick change bands on a engine sitting in an engine stand so it’s easy to see. Might be a good thing for a model T club to produce this winter.

Mark Osterman

Have been wrestling with the installation of a Miller Master carburetor. I took it apart, cleaned it and put it back together. There really isn’t much to adjust as long as the float needle assembly is in good condition and it was. I installed it and got it going. It was a real bear to start but it r...

Mark Osterman

I think I have some originals you can borrow

Mark Osterman

I live in Western New York (Rochester) and use my 23 runabout as my daily driver both night and day. Let me know how I can help. Send me an email at Markosterman@icloud.com

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I built this up from a chassis with drive train back in 1978. The back panel with the tool box came off and a folding stage was put in its place for performing traveling medicine shows. I wrecked this in 2001 and rebuilt it as a speedster.

Mark Osterman

I’m in Rochester New York. Maybe I can help. Email me at Markosterman@icloud.com

Mark Osterman

A bathroom “snap hook” suction cup affixed to the glass makes it easier to pull out of the channel.

Mark Osterman

I used to have an original honeycomb radiator in my 1919 T. Drove it for thirty years with a water pump and never had any problems. I sold that car in 2016 to buy the 1923 runabout I currently own and when I rebuilt the mechanicals I installed a new radiator. Have driven this T on a regular basis an...

Mark Osterman

I have not seen another like this on ebay or any other post.

Mark Osterman

Rochester, New York … January 1st 4 degrees

Mark Osterman

[image][/image]I bought this Holley carburetor at Hershey last October and before I rebuild it I’d like to know if anyone has owned / used one before? I can’t find any pictures or drawings of the exact model. Not sure if it’s a variant of H model.

Mark Osterman

I tried them on my 1923 runabout with the standard H style headlight lenses and didn’t lime the patter they projected. I think they work better with plain lenses.

Mark Osterman

I have been driving my 23 runabout nearly every day for the past few years and an average of 100 miles a week except when the snow is deep on the road, which isn’t very often these days. I have found it to be very reliable transportation and am often curious how others don’t have the same experience...

Mark Osterman

The old trick was slipping a short piece of thin rubber tubing over the end of the screw driver to hold the screw.

Mark Osterman

Scott … sounds like the best idea.

Mark Osterman

John, That would work and I understand the reasoning but I don’t weld steel and I think that would be the way to go if building up the clamp. But there is another thing. The boss on the aluminum manifold is actually crushed in a little. See the picture below. I think it might be important to fill th...

Mark Osterman

I am getting ready to install the Master Carburetor in my T and am trying to decide how to fix the aluminum dedicated Master intake manifold. One of the bosses on the manifold is worn / crushed and I’m faced with the choice of building it up with an Alumi-weld rod, JB Weld or using a shim. It’s the ...

Mark Osterman

I change mine every 1000 miles and I drive it around 100 miles a week. Just changed the oil yesterday to my winter viscosity 5w 20.

Mark Osterman

Four degrees … New Years Day, Rochester, NY

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Like the system … but white carpet in a garage housing a model T. Boy are you brave.

Mark Osterman

Thanks Scott for this information. It’s clear that the slight opening increase suggests this carburetor was made for a larger engine. I’m amazed that around 1/16 would make such a difference. I guess I’ll try to install it as is and give it a try. May have to use smaller bolts with nuts rather than ...

Mark Osterman

Actually I don’t. I guess the question then is if it reduces the beneficial effect of that carburetor .. would it still be an improvement over a stock carburetor. Royce had a nice article on rebuilding and running one of these in his T. But I’m guessing it had the exact fit for carburetor to manifol...

Mark Osterman

Received a nice original offset Master intake manifold for the Master Carburetor I found at Hershey. It’s clear the manifold is for model T by the two inlet openings and the clamp bosses. But … the throat opening is just slightly smaller than the carburetor throat opening. The difference looks like ...

Mark Osterman

A plate topper but used in my spare tire bracket.

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Greyhound Bus

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There are no holes in the shafts. I can switch out the shafts with new NH shafts.

Mark Osterman

Found this Duplex “straight through” carburetor at Hershey and it needs new valve discs. The parts are the same as the NH carburetors. Seems that they don’t have a wire retaining clip or screws. So is the disc a friction fit?

Mark Osterman

Hey Tim,

This needs an off center (to clear the generator) updraft manifold.

Mark Osterman

Regarding the straight through carburetor in that photograph. I ran that for several months and it was a great little carb … the best “stock” carburetor for the T. Starts easy enough with two priming strokes and after warming up you turn down the needle for better economy.

Mark Osterman

I have an original stamped steel battery box lid if anyone is interested. $100 plus post. Message me if interested.

Mark Osterman

People who know me are familiar with my affliction of trying different carburetors on my 23 runabout. I like to figure out how each one works and get them up and going for a good workout. Here are the carburetors I found at Hershey this year … all except the “straight through” example on the left wh...

Mark Osterman

I’ve owned two model Ts. My first car had an old honeycomb radiator and needed a water pump to prevent overheating. Sold that one after thirty years. My current car has a new Bergs radiator and I’ve never used a water pump on this one. It’s driven around 100 miles a week.

Mark Osterman

Yes, an exhaust manifold gasket gland worked its way down the exhaust pipe. It was about 1” from the end where it meets the muffler.

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