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A local resident inherited a model t truck that had a flat. Tire. The local tire shop would,t touch it and was referred to me. I had experience with split rims on a roadster that I had and unowned that their is a way to lock the rim after putting tire on. This rim had no way to lock it and I am aski...

I have a 1921 touring that I have been driving for 6 years with no trouble.> As part of my routine service in the spring on checking the rear end oil I found about 2-3 cups of oil coming out of the fill hole. I checked it again today(after about 250 miles) and found about 1 cup coming out. I realize...

Bleed from the bottom .use a new pump can loosen the fitting putting a plastic tube over it then pump the fluid up to the master cylinder. When fluid gets to the top tighten the bleeder and remove the hose. Should,t take more than 15. Minutes to do both whees

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20221026_195728501_iOS.jpg Pie wagon replica built on a 1925 chassis completed in 2022 selling as need room for next project. Has a good engine and transmission, new respoked wheels, new tires and tubes with liners, new 12 volt starter, alternator and distributor. $5000.00 Call 701 5208304 (no text...

To answer the questions I have done both compression and leak down test and all the cylinders were at 55 lbs. the car starts and idles well. It averages well from a stop but after shifting tonight and trying to drive in the 15 mph range the jerking starts and continues unless i increase the speed to...

To answer some of the questions the u joint is fully greased clean tank and lines. It has a distributor and that has been checked. As far as I can tell the motor mounts are ok. I am going to try and check if I have a worn u joint.
I appreciate the help

from the above reply’s I would lean to Babbitt washers or u joint. Is there any way to check these without dismantling the rear end or pulling the drive shaft? Or is it more likely the rear end gear ratio and will have to live with it?

I just got my 25 roadster going after buying it from the previous owner who had little knowledge of it,s history. When I started driving it the engine starts easily idles fine and accerates fine and no problems shifting from low to high. The problems is any speed below 20 mph it starts jerking and g...

I have respoked 2 sets of wheels and found that the regan press works ok on the rear wheel but too low for the front. I needed to add a 2/4 under the wheel for the front spindle. I also found the the rear wheel fit ok on the threaded rod with little wobbling but the front would want to tilt as the s...

You are making this too complicated. The easy way is to get a new oil pump can and short length of plastic tubing that fits over the billed valve on the brake and the pump can. Put the tube on the bleeder and open the bleeder and. Pump the brake fluid up to the master cylinder. When you see fluid in...

I have used this press on 2 cars and it has 2 issues. The height of the 4-4 s are only high enough for the rear wheel and for the front I had to add 2-4s to get enough height. Other wise worked ok

I got one this am. Deleted it right away

The threads on the radiator filler on my 21 touring. I don,t believe they are stripped but just worn. I have researched the forum and not have found a answer. Has anyone had experience with restoring the threads on the filler neck?

I had the same experience using the 50/50 mixture. tried the puller without success but putting a few drops on for several days came right off.

I am making a pie wagon using A rolling chassis that the title said was a1924. There were no hood shelves with it and I ordered 24 hood shelves. When I went to put them on the rear hole does not line up. As the photo shows the 2 front holes line up but not the back. Do I have the wrong hood shelf or...

I am trying to adjust my free neutral on my 21 touring. I have a good neutral with the brake lever straight up but when I come to a stop at a light and depress the pedal for neutral it wants to creep. I presume I need to adjust the clutch lever bolt but do I back it off or turn it in ? Also I have r...

I called the museum this am and they no longer have this book. What would be the correct title to look it up on Amazon or where to get it?

While working on my t over the years where I removed bolts I would replace the nuts with elastic stop nut ( not one subject to rotation). I also spent many years working on aircraft and stop nuts are used almost in all applications.
Would Henry used castle nuts if stop nutswhere available then?

I am going to buy a new set of plugs for my 21 that has a surging problem. I,m not sure if the plugs are the problem but where they look old and rusty I plan to replace. Lang’s champion 25 at$14.50 and motorcraft at $4.50
Should I go with champion and is it worth the extra money?

I lost the small nut that holds the plug wire on the plug.. I tried a 6/32 nut but was the wrong thread. Is there a nut that can be gotten without buying a plug?

I just replaced mine. I ground off the head of the rivet then drilled it out. I used a an bolt and lock nut rather than trying to re rivet.

Am asking the question on why not use the modern flexible rubber ( probably wrong phrase) . It is easy to route. I have used them in my airplanes without any problems. Just be careful on routing too close to the exhaust.

I just completed respoking my wheels on my t using the regan spoke press. The rear wheels went without too much difficulty as the hole in the hub was close to 5/8 and. Did not allow the hub to tilt when. Pressing. but I had problems with the front as the plumbing bell reducer was much wider at the t...

I just finished putting the first spokes in the wheel of my 24 runabout. Every thing went ok but when I put the wheel on the axle and checking the runout it was 1/4 inch from widest to the narrowest. I read that the runout should be 1/8 inch. My question is with the the 1/4 inch runout the average w...

i would like to thank all the replys to my question on the length of my steering column. I tried txgoat2 suggestion on making the hole in the firewall slightly bigger than the flange and securing it to the engine side. It worked and now have the correct length on both rods.

I am using a 24 roadster running gear making a pie wagon replica. I am using a 3/4 inch plywood firewall and as a result the steering shaft is to short as the spark and throttle rods are short in the steering bracket on the frame. My question is can I grind off the rivets on the column collar move i...

I like andres suggestion of having a flat board under the wheel. Has anyone else tried this method?

I am ready to respoke the wheels on my 24 roadster(21 inch rim). I have read all the posts and videos on how to use the regan press and i feel confident on the process. The only thing not mentioned in the posts or the videos is how do you know when to stop pressing on the spokes. There are mentions ...

Thanks for all the hints. I think I will go the hardware store to look for hinge

On removing the rims from my 24 t for sandblasting and found what is left of the rim lock. Does anyone know what type of lock this is and if there is any way to repair it?

Are the 2 wrench lifters still available. ?

I plan on building a pie wagon on a 24 chassis. I have researched this site and the internet and have a good idea on how to proceed. However I am asking if anyone has a pie wagon or has any photos of the interior I would appreciate corresponding with them as there are some construction details I am ...

When I installed my sure stop brakes I used the aircraft method, Usenet a pump can a a a short plastic line and pumping from the bottom up. Took about 15 minutes and over 4 years never had to touch them.

I am sharing my experience in removing the rear wheels on my 24 T. I tried the ford puller sold by langs with no luck after hitting it numerous times. I then used my trusty penetrating solvent(50 percent acetone and transmission fluid) putting on several drops over several days. When i put the pulle...

After buying my 26 t I started to demount the tires for replacement. It appears the one shown in the photo is a split rim. My question is, is this a split rim and if so can I mount my new tire as is?If it is a split rim it is rusted together I couldn’t,t split. It anyway.

How about a 6 point impact socket?

I am in the process of checking for a knock in my 21 touringI checking both the rods and main I see that the main crank bolts are a square bolt. My question is what is the safest socket to use so as not to strip the head of the bolt> All I have now is a 12 point.

I need a carb for my 1920 engine.( I do not have a carb for a core). Snyders catalog offers a new holly carb for $272.00 without a core which is about the same price as having one rebuilt. Has anyone had any experience with this carb? I should mention this car will only be used in town not on the hi...

I just got through putting on a top on my 21 touring. Send me. A pm and your phone number and will give you my thoughts.

I just bought a 1925 roadster that had not run in 10 plus years. The first thing I did was a compression test and all 4 cyl were at 25 lbs. I I then did a leak down test and did leakage from both the intake and exhaust but none thru the crankcase. I preperation to do the valves I researched the foru...

I am starting a pie wagon project and plan to have interior lighting which will recuire 12 volt system. I have read the posts suggesting that running 12 volts to the starter is hard on the flywheel and ring gear. My question can I have my 6 volt starter converted to 12 volts and if so would the conv...

20210409_212024404_iOS.jpg when I was installing my classtique top on my touring I had the straps from langs for the front bow. Where they were so short and stiff it was difficult to tighten them evenly. It occured to me that a turnbuckle would woould be easier to adjust. I put on the turnbuckle fr...

20210331_185645593_iOS.jpg after installing a top on my touring i wanted a outside mirror on the right side. in contacting the vendors none had the clamp on type for the windshield post. I found through amazon a 5 inch mirror that had a mounting post and was able to make a bracket attaching it to t...

I am putting a classtique top on my touring. Their material is a vinyl type material and am curious did they have this material originally or was it something else?

Jimibartow, what is the brand name or part number for amazon. I would like to order one but could not make out the part number or brand on your photo

In my research looking for photos of touring top I saw many had a large tack attaching the top to the 3 & 4 bow.i asked classtique about this and they said the large tacks have not been available for many years and suggested using a snap

Thanks for the reply’s. My question still is , is the adjustable strap necessary if the nails on strap is in place?

I am starting to install my classtique top on my 21 touring. The instructions use 2 short straps from the rear bow to the tack rail on the rear of the body which will prevent the top to move forward. I have noticed in photos of touring tops that they show straps going from the bow to the body. It ap...

I have started to install my claastique top on my 21 touring. I have wrapped the bows installed them and am confused on what to install first. The instalation video shows installing the windshield flap first and the instructions after the straps and pads. In reviewing both I am totally confused as n...

I have had one on my 21 touring for several years, really like it.makes checking oil easy.

I like the idea of a drain plug. I s it difficult to drill and tap. Is there enough material in the case wall to tap? Would grease on the tap to keep metal out? Would it be tapped pipe thread or macnine thread?

Just looked at my post on the front hubs. I see I should have checked spelling before posting.

I made this press when I responded my wheels. It worked great on the rear hubs but the hun is longer and would not seat on the 4x4 blocks. I had to put 2x4 on top to get the height .

I am putting a 6 volt alternator in my 21 touring. In looking in Lang’s catalog they list a separate ammeter for use with a alternator. Will the one in my switch plate work or will I to change it?

Thanks to fire chief and norm for their reply to my question on the top bows position. I live in a small Nd town and was not able to look at a touring to see how the bows laid. I looked on the internet photos and from what I saw I thought the front bow had to sit on the windshield. You guys straight...

20201204_214742274_iOS.jpg 20201204_214539471_iOS.jpg I am going to put a top on my 21 touring this winter. Some background. When I bought it the bows where in place folded laying on the rear and the the top material was rotted. I removed the topo bows tied them together and put them away until now...

It appears I was not clear on my question. The front end steering parts are tight ,all new parts. When I sit in the car and grasp the steering wheel I can move the steering wheel 1 1/2 either right or left before it starts to move the front wheels. As i said I do have the 4-1 gears and I was wonderi...

when i bought my 21 touring several years ago among other things i went through the front steering replacing anything that was worn including a rebuilt spindles from snyders.I knew at the time i has the 4-1 gears in the column but ran out of fundss. I have driven it for 2 years and found that it ste...

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I have been driving my 21 touring for several years after a rebuild. When i bought it the owner gave me the top irons with no fabric on them. I am considering for a winter project to buy the top kit from classtique upholstery and to install it myself. I am confident on my abilities in welding, paint...

Regarding the 35%.i was a claims adjuster for 40 years. It appears to me California is a comparative negligent state. This means each persons actions are compared to the facts and a percentage applied. On your accident I don,t have the facts and I think you should go through your insurance and let t...

I found a 1917 T that previous owner had started to make into a depot hack.there is a starter but there is no provision for a generator. Can a alternator be added and is there a kit to do it? Also does anyone have plans for sale or do any members have plans I could buy or copy?

I tried perry Kate suggestion on using a shop vise on another tire for breaking the bead and it worked great. Thanks perry

I had a flat my21 touring. In trying to break the bead I tried using c clamps hammer also made a lever fulcum against the shop wall all to no avail. I finally took it to a tire shop and they used their hydraulic bead breaker. My question is, is there a method one can use at home to break the bead?

Will this app work on a I pad? I don,t have a iPhone.

I am in the process of fitting the hood on my 21 touring. I need to raise the cowl to make it fit. My question is do I just loosen the front body bolts or all body bolts?

I am about done installing a left hand shifter in my 1921 touring. I have not driven it yet using the ruckstell (there was no shift rod when i got it). Before taking it on the road i would like to check to be sure the geometry of the shift rod is right and that it shifts properly. My question is can...

I have a 1921 touring with a ruckstell rear end. I will start driving it this spring(if spring ever come to north dakota). My question is, can i shift it into low ruckstell while stopped? Also would it hurt the rear end to leave it in low ruckstell while driving in town at 20 mph or less?

I have been trying to order a foot throttle kit from birdhaven for over a year and each time am told they are on back order. does anyone know of another source for them?

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