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- Fri Jan 08, 2021 4:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: The Old Fashioned Way
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1760
Re: The Old Fashioned Way
I am 71 years old and have ADD which makes phone conversations difficult at times because I get distracted WAY to easily. ( had a hell of a time in school, didn't know why back then) I also have Tinnitus and hearing loss thanks crewing Chinook helicopters in Vietnam among other things. While I do en...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 6:37 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
- Replies: 819
- Views: 107009
Re: FJ - Some Humor To Brighten Your Day
Dick, I grew up in the early '50's, to early '70's. I remember everyone of those sayings, damn, where did they all go???? I blinked, and then I was old.
Dave



- Wed Dec 23, 2020 3:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Too busy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1102
Re: Too busy
That bucket and toilet brush can come in handy for cleaning out rearend housings too!
Dave

- Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Anyone had a Spring break at the centre bolt?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 718
Re: Anyone had a Spring break at the centre bolt?
When leaf springs break at the center bolt hole, 99% of the time it is because the center bolt isn't tight enough, and/or the spring clamp isn't tight enough. That lets the spring flex where it shouldn't. There shouldn't be ANY flex in the center of the spring. Dave
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Drill Bit Quality
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1087
Re: Drill Bit Quality
I've been using all three holes in a drill chuck for 60 years after I was shown that trick by a local weldor/blacksmith. If you notice, the key can be tightened just a bit more in each hole. Try it Jerry, you'll like it.
Dave

- Sat Dec 12, 2020 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Drilling steel?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1592
Re: Drilling steel?
Check the end of the bit and make sure it is sharpened correctly. I have seen several of those bits that were sharpened "backwards", the angle was ground the wrong direction. Those don't work too well.
Dave

- Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Beginner frame riveting.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2687
Re: Beginner frame riveting.
Ignacio, have you tried lubing your air hammer? Might be worth a shot. Just a thought. Dave
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 6:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: points and condenser
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1316
Re: points and condenser
If you think the Model T ignition system is confusing/poor, just wait until you have a condenser go bad on a distributer ignition system! They can drive you nuts!! I have seen them mimic several different problems. Been there several times in the last fifty years, not on T's, but on so called "moder...
- Wed Dec 02, 2020 5:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Beginner frame riveting.
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2687
Re: Beginner frame riveting.
Ignacio, why didn't you just cut off the extra length on the coupling nut so it would fit? Just curious. Dave
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Spring for Hand Brake?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 691
Re: Spring for Hand Brake?
The handbrake lever should ALWAYS be squeezed when the brake is applied, no matter how stiff the spring is, or isn't. Same thing goes for any other similar type of ratchet type of system. Learned that by being around farm equipment over 60 years ago. Just makes sense. Dave
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 3-Piece Bendix cover.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 817
Re: 3-Piece Bendix cover.
Could those "odd" bendix covers have been from aftermarket makers? Many parts were. Just a thought. Dave
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A period looking shop.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2293
Re: A period looking shop.
Dallas, the TT sure looks at home there, better be careful when that '24 coupe gets in there!!
Are you going to go Coyote hunting in Jan. again? You need to come down for some more parts.
Dave





- Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: HAPPY VETERANS DAY BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!!!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 506
Re: HAPPY VETERANS DAY BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!!!
First time in several years that our local school didn't have a Veterans Day program because of the Pandemic. To make up for that, they delivered Thanksgiving type meals for us veterans and our Spouses. VERY much appreciated !!! That's just one of the perks of living in a small town.
Dave



- Sat Nov 07, 2020 5:30 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Scammers Everywhere
- Replies: 9
- Views: 684
Re: Scammers Everywhere
I just got an email about my Amazon account. I didn't click on it, I don't have an Amazon account.
Dave

- Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Switch work
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1250
Re: Switch work
Dallas, I took that apart and cleaned it up, it was in very good shape. I just snugged the contacts up a bit and put it back together as I recall. I annealed the tabs that hold it together, so it should come apart fairly easily. That was only about twenty years ago or so, I MAY have forgotten someth...
- Thu Nov 05, 2020 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Switch work
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1250
Re: Switch work
Dallas, is that the same switch I had on it? Dave
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 6:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How to fix a broken adjustable tappet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 656
Re: How to fix a broken adjustable tappet
Almost always if a bolt or screw is broken off due to something other than being twisted off, they can be removed very easily, as Jerry pointed out. BUT, if they have been twisted off due to over tightening or rusted in tight when trying to remove them, THAT'S a whole different ballgame. Jerry had a...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Fuel Line Leaking
- Replies: 9
- Views: 453
Re: Fuel Line Leaking
What Steve and Norm said, ditch the felts. A no brainer as far as I'm concerned, the rubber fuel line replacement "gaskets" are available and the the cut off ones that Steve describes are great too. Why mess with the felts. JMHO Dave
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 6:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Replacing front crossmember
- Replies: 15
- Views: 976
Re: Replacing front crossmember
A rivet "jack" can be made very easily by using an "All Thread" coupling nut. They are much longer than a standard nut. Just check out what size and length bolt you need and drill/form the head of the bolt to what you need for a buck. Dave
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 6:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Crank modification????
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1601
Re: Crank modification????
Leave the crank alone, it has worked for over 100 years as is just fine. JMHO Dave
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 15 YEARS OLD AND ABOUT TO CHANGE BANDS FOR FIRST TIME!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1020
Re: 15 YEARS OLD AND ABOUT TO CHANGE BANDS FOR FIRST TIME!
I did on my '25 coupe, but that was several years ago before my back got worse. It wasn't a hard project, I just took my time and had the Service Manual handy(it is now much greasier than it was before I started.
). I can't hardly bend over that much anymore.
Dave


- Mon Sep 28, 2020 3:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Flying Model T
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1570
Re: Flying Model T
My Dad was a Rural Mail Carrier in a small N.W. MO. town (90+ people) in the early '50's when I was a kid. He had a surplus Jeep that he used to use on the route but he had back problems and got rid of the jeep and got a Model A sedan. It had the old Knobby mud tires on it, he said it would almost g...
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:18 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Boat Trailer Axle Guidance Please
- Replies: 9
- Views: 664
Re: Boat Trailer Axle Guidance Please
What Mack said. :) And to add to what Dennis said, there are double lip seals that do just what he described, I've used them many times in a past life as a Maintenance Supervisor in a Lead Recycling plant that had a lot of issues with outside contamination on gearboxes. They kept the crud out and th...
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Guardian Angel Found the issue!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1458
Re: Guardian Angel Found the issue!
As an afterthought, I have made most of my living for the past 40+ years as a welder. As experienced as I am, I would never weld two pieces of a steering shaft together on something that would be driven. I have seen many shafts, not just steering shafts, welded together with just a small bevel on ea...
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 4:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Guardian Angel Found the issue!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1458
Re: Guardian Angel Found the issue!
George H., as frugal as Henry was, he never made hollow steering shafts, which are not columns. A column is what the shafts are enclosed in. We need more pictures of that shaft, there is something seriously wrong going on here. Clean everything up and take several more pictures. That looks very scar...
- Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Need help--How to Clean Radiator
- Replies: 8
- Views: 514
Re: Need help--How to Clean Radiator
Make sure the radiator shop understands that it is not a pressurised system. If they test it with anything much over 2 or 3 PSI, they may well destroy it. Just ask Dallas.
Dave

- Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:53 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale 23-25 Coupe Panels
- Replies: 1
- Views: 297
Re: For Sale 23-25 Coupe Panels
Brendan, just a heads up. There is no "early/late" '23. This has been discussed on here many times, kind of like the "commercial" and "car " front fenders. Just one of those "myths" that have been floating around for years that have been debunked a long time ago. If a T has a low radiator/cowl, it i...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:33 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: OT Dodge Brothers 1920 gas cap needed
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1355
Re: OT Dodge Brothers 1920 gas cap needed
Mark, quick question. Are the threads the same as a T tank? In other words, would a T cap fit the Dodge? My '25 coupe has a cast iron cap that sounds similar to what you need, I have no idea where it came from. Dave
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: HALL SCOTT "Ruckstell" early BRASS SHIFT LOCK BODY
- Replies: 5
- Views: 612
Re: HALL SCOTT "Ruckstell" early BRASS SHIFT LOCK BODY
That TT shift lever is very similar to one for a TT Rocky Mountain Six Speed shifter. Interesting. Dave
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What’s Your T Tip?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1842
Re: What’s Your T Tip?
To add to what Dallas said, make sure you room for more friends!
Dave

- Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: BAICO Fire Engine Conversion for the FORD
- Replies: 5
- Views: 597
Re: BAICO Fire Engine Conversion for the FORD
Allan, that is indeed some type of truck conversion, similar to a Smith Form-A-Truck for a T car chassis, but look again at those rear wheels. They are much larger than the 30x3 1/2 wheels on the front which was how all of those conversions (as far as I know), where made in order to carry the extra ...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Painting springs
- Replies: 9
- Views: 763
Re: Painting springs
Whatever you do or don't do, DO grind a slight taper on the under side of the end of the spring leaf above the lower one. It doesn't take much, but it will keep the upper leaf from wearing a "gouge " into the lower leaf, which can lead to a stress crack and a broken spring, and will help with the fl...
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Shim Removal
- Replies: 14
- Views: 965
Re: Shim Removal
I use small block Chevy rod bolts and nuts. They almost drop in and if the nuts don't loosen up in them, I seriously doubt they will in a T engine. JMHO, YMMV. Dave
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: External adjustable bands
- Replies: 7
- Views: 795
Re: External adjustable bands
If I had to reweld one of those tabs on, I would rig up some way to hold the nut mostly submerged in water or some kind of a heat sink to keep from damaging the nylon. Use short quick bursts with the welder to keep the heat down. JMHO. Dave
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 4 hole quadrant on a 2 hole frame?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 811
Re: 4 hole quadrant on a 2 hole frame?
Also, you may already know this, but some others may not, ALWAYS squeeze the handle when applying the brake, just like you do when releasing it. DON'T let the pawl "ratchet" on the quadrant, that's what wears them out. They will last MUCH longer if you do that. Dave
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 1:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Tire talc
- Replies: 8
- Views: 539
Re: Tire talc
It also makes the tire beads MUCH easier to stretch over the rim. Also, it's not near as messy as tire lube, which does work great though. Dave
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hot Air Pipes
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1952
Re: Hot Air Pipes
That hot air pipe that Mario posted is a NOS one I found at a swap meet in the late '90's. It is aluminum and I polished it, came out very nice. Dave
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Handbrake cross shaft
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1032
Re: Handbrake cross shaft
Dan is correct. I read somewhere, maybe a parts book(?) a long time ago about those holes. My (Dallas's) '23TT and my '25 coupe have the round holes. I made new ones with a cheap hole punch and some leftover felt from some project. ( Really quite a technical project!)
Dave

- Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 4 hole quadrant on a 2 hole frame?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 811
Re: 4 hole quadrant on a 2 hole frame?
Make sure your pawl is nice and "pointy"
too. Dave

- Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: SEMAPHORE TURN SIGNAL
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1230
Re: SEMAPHORE TURN SIGNAL
That signal that Don V. posted looks nearly identical to the one Jim D. posted. Jim's appears to be the same with the addition of an extra bracket to space it out farther from the cab, no doubt to be seen easier with a wide bed or load. MHO Dave.
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:46 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Parts going to swap meet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1222
Re: Parts going to swap meet
Swap Meet. Hey Mike, have you heard any feedback for that meet? I have gone to it many times over the years, but IA. has had a LOT of Covid 19 cases lately, it is way too much for me. I would very much like to go again, but I think I will pass this time. Too many people just don't understand how ser...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Careful with RTV
- Replies: 4
- Views: 873
Re: Careful with RTV
What Craig said!!!!! Dave



- Tue Sep 08, 2020 4:58 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Ford Coils for Rebuild
- Replies: 2
- Views: 563
Re: WTB Ford Coils for Rebuild
Hey Dave. I have four coils that have been "rebuilt" with what I am pretty sure were done with the correct capacitors. I have been running them in my '25 coupe for several years, they work OK, but aren't "up to snuff". I'm pretty sure they would perform much better if they were set up by someone tha...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:59 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: Model T Collection
- Replies: 61
- Views: 13163
Re: Model T Collection
I sold John a few parts over the years and talked with him on the phone a few times. I was really sorry to hear he had passed, he visited like we were old friends. I too am a Vietnam vet dealing with some Agent Orange issues but so far am doing OK with them. Good luck taking care of his collection. ...
- Wed Sep 02, 2020 6:08 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7352
Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
No pictures, but in a past life I worked in a small welding/machine shop in the mid '70's in our small town. We had an F20 Farmall with an A Frame boom over the front with a winch made from a TT Ruckstell, it worked very well. That old F20 would start every time with a couple of cranks with the chok...
- Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:30 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What kind of pocket knife do you carry?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1543
Re: What kind of pocket knife do you carry?
Yep Bob, that's just like what mine used to look like, except mine doesn't have USA on it. Dave
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ball bearing 4th main
- Replies: 14
- Views: 958
Re: Ball bearing 4th main
I have not had any experience at all with the ball bearing fourth mains, but I have had a LOT of experience with other applications of bearings, both ball, and tapered in a past life. Unfortunately, there are a LOT of so called USA made bearings out there that only have a USA brand on them that have...
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:02 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: **For Sale: T Trailer Hitch**
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3098
Re: **For Sale: T Trailer Hitch**
Jack, are these made from gray cast iron or a cast iron alloy? Dave
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 4:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Economy Motor Head Company
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1275
Re: Economy Motor Head Company
Doesn't look like nearly as much water capacity either. I wonder how that affected the thermo-syphon system? Dave
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:41 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What kind of pocket knife do you carry?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1543
Re: What kind of pocket knife do you carry?
I've carried a pocket knife since I was old enough to wear pants with pockets, I'll be 71 in Nov. The one I have now, I bought at a street vendor in Saigon South Vietnam in 1970. It's basically a knockoff of a mechanic's knife issued by the Army. I can't quite make out the name, but it looks like "M...
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 3:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Spark & Gas levers
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2391
Re: Spark & Gas levers
Roger, can you post a link to the you tube video? What did you use for a source of nickel? Thanks, Dave
- Sun Aug 16, 2020 3:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1915 runs again!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 551
Re: 1915 runs again!
I think a cutoff touring made into a pickup is very cool! Mainly because that was what was done back in the day to do what was needed to be done. Same thing with tractor conversions, I've always wanted one. Dave
- Sat Aug 15, 2020 4:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in August ?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3937
Re: What have you done with your T in August ?
Dallas, probably around '05 or so. Yep, I think we got the goodie out of it!
Dave

- Sat Aug 15, 2020 5:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in August ?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 3937
Re: What have you done with your T in August ?
Hey Dallas. I had that same problem on the TT several years ago. Seems as though leather doesn't play well with antifreeze.
Dave


- Sat Aug 15, 2020 4:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: RIP. Charlie Shaver. Forum Member
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2991
Re: RIP. Charlie Shaver. Forum Member
Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure of meeting Charlie, but I sure did enjoy his posts and shared knowledge. Another great loss to the hobby and his family. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. Dave
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 3:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hot No Start
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2555
Re: Hot No Start
A bad condenser in a distributor ignition can make you pull your hair out, they can mimic all kinds of problems. I have been around four different vehicles over the last fifty plus years that had bad condensers and every one acted different. Two of them had new condensers that were bad, the original...
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:02 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Gas gauge accessory for sale.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3731
Re: Gas gauge accessory for sale.
Tim, Email sent Dave.
- Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:07 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Show us your hit n miss engines
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2514
Re: Show us your hit n miss engines
Herb, yes. Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Dave

- Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:00 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: 1947 dodge 1 ton door latch?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1342
Re: 1947 dodge 1 ton door latch?
Randy, have you tried any of the Military collectors clubs? My now deceased(RIP) buddy was a member of one in KC MO. They were pretty active 10 years ago, not sure now. Seems like a good place to start. Just a thought. Dave
- Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: TT Racing.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3874
Re: TT Racing.
Dallas, don't forget to add that you have a Rocky Mountain "Six Speed" transmission that you could add to the TT for other competition.
Dave



- Sun Jul 26, 2020 6:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model Ts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1961
Re: Model Ts
Allan, I think the bus driver had to be very careful where the students sat, that thing is way back heavy even when empty, unless the body was built extremely light in the rear. JMHO Dave
- Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Walker hose clamps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1791
Re: Walker hose clamps
What Dallas said. The silicone also makes it easier to remove the hoses when necessary. Dave
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Urgently Wanted to Buy Model T Ford Ignition Coils
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1788
Re: Urgently Wanted to Buy Model T Ford Ignition Coils
Ron, still haven't heard anything back. Dave
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:53 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 471
- Views: 49126
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
Kind of an odd scenario. Neither truck appears to be stuck, they aren't sunk down in the mud much, especially with chains on. The road next to them is fairly solid. The White has its hood open and a chain is hanging on the front. I wonder if it broke down and the Jeffrey Quad crew came to try to get...
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Just Got My First T, Need Some Advice
- Replies: 122
- Views: 6248
Re: Just Got My First T, Need Some Advice
Brendan, those screws have an odd thread. If you lose another one, don't just try to screw in another screw that is "close". They are available, but not from the big box stores, only from the T parts vendors. Be sure to use lock washers on them so you don't have the same problem down the road. Dave
- Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: My transmission soaker
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2765
Re: My transmission soaker
Hal, haven't you been watching the "Kalamity Dick" saga? There are many pictures of Rich on there!
Dave




- Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:12 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Urgently Wanted to Buy Model T Ford Ignition Coils
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1788
Re: Urgently Wanted to Buy Model T Ford Ignition Coils
Ron, sent an email the 20th, haven't heard back from you. Just touching base. Dave
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 7:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Anime Model T
- Replies: 7
- Views: 897
Re: Anime Model T
George, I think it's short for animated. Dave
- Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Eckler's???
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1895
Re: Eckler's???
R.V., don't hold your breath.
Keep us posted. Dave

- Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Thrust washer roller bearings?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1949
Re: Thrust washer roller bearings?
From all of these responses with differing results/opinions, I'm wondering about different manufactures/quality issues? It still seems like a fix for a non existent problem to me though. The post about the ones made with the tapered bearings and races makes way more sense to me, but are/were they wo...
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 10:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Why do I keep wearing tires out?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2477
Re: Why do I keep wearing tires out?
Stephan. If that doesn't pan out,try swapping the wheels and rims out side to side. That should confirm or rule out wheel problems one way or another. I think you may be on the right track though.
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Axle Shaft Hole Torn Out
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1940
Re: Axle Shaft Hole Torn Out
Allan, I was referring to the floating bearing hub, not the wheel hub. Look at the drawing that Shane posted, it shows grinding the key so the seal on the floating bearing hub won't be damaged when installing it. That's what I don't understand, why can't the key be removed before installing the hub,...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Axle Shaft Hole Torn Out
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1940
Re: Axle Shaft Hole Torn Out
Jerry, I agree key shouldn't be ground. I have no experience with those hubs, but wouldn't it be better to just remove the key and reinstall it after the hub is on? What am I missing?
Dave

- Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Axle Shaft Hole Torn Out
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1940
Re: Axle Shaft Hole Torn Out
As far as the axle housing repair, that is why I don't like to braze anything that can be welded. That should have been welded instead of brazed as far as I am concerned. Once something has been brazed, the bronze is absorbed into the base metal and is very hard to get out, if at all possible. That ...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Pressing rear axle gear out...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2141
Re: Pressing rear axle gear out...
And don't pitch those old axles. They can be used for many other things. Dave
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Thrust washer roller bearings?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1949
Re: Thrust washer roller bearings?
I don't have any experience with them myself, but to me they do seem to be a fix for a non existent problem. JMHO Dave
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: TT Racing.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 3874
Re: TT Racing.
Dallas, too funny!!!!
Did you tell him you still had another gear to go or are you going to challenge him to another race?
Never thought about a TT as being a sleeper.
Dave








- Mon Jul 20, 2020 5:06 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Tips for successful selling on MTFCA classifieds
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12450
Re: Tips for successful selling on MTFCA classifieds
I've noticed that for awhile, a lot of posts just have an item listed, no for sale, wanted to buy, looking for or whatever. Not a big deal, but just makes looking through the adds easier and quicker if the poster would make it clear what was desired. If I'm not looking for that particular item, I sh...
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cracks in my Turtledeck
- Replies: 7
- Views: 942
Re: Cracks in my Turtledeck
Mark, even though brazing may well fix your problem, I don't like to braze anything that can be welded for one simple reason. Once something has been brazed, the bronze is absorbed into the base metal which makes it very difficult, if not impossible, to weld at a later date if needed. I think you ne...
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: NH Holly Carburetor
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1307
Re: NH Holly Carburetor
Harold, I haven't tried to remove those rivets, but don't they have a spiral shank on them? I know other drive rivets do. Maybe use a left handed bit to help screw them out? Uncle Stan, any thoughts? Just a thought. Dave
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Interesting 1916 Engine Block
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1217
Re: Interesting 1916 Engine Block
Rich, how is the early TT coming along? Dave
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Radiator Installation Tips And Tricks?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1324
Re: Radiator Installation Tips And Tricks?
I use a dab of silicone sealant on the hose connections. It fills any imperfections and will let the hoses pop right off as they don't stick to it. Works for me.
Dave

- Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How Fast is Too Fast?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3898
Re: How Fast is Too Fast?
It also would climb a very steep slope. He had a creek behind his house with a pretty tall levy, it climbed right up it with no problem. That heavy rearend made a lot of difference.
Dave

- Sun Jul 19, 2020 6:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How Fast is Too Fast?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3898
Re: How Fast is Too Fast?
Dallas, that bare chassis TT with that TIRED engine did 42.7 MPH with me and my Buddy on a LONG straight stretch of road with his GPS, just to see what it would do. Only did that once, I was surprised, not bad for a TT. :o For you to get to 42 MPH full dress is very impressive. Back then, it would c...
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: trailer design
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3300
Re: trailer design
Mack, I'll have to agree with you. Although I haven't seen this setup in person, it looks to me that there will be a LOT of twisting type of stress on those components without an axle. Myself, I can't see any advantage there, other than lightening your wallet. Maybe I'm missing something, which is Q...
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 13T - Rear Differential Oil
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2490
Re: 13T - Rear Differential Oil
I don't know if the Lucas product is any better than any of the others, but we used to use 85w140 in the final drives on Cat dozers. I think it will be fine for a T rearend. JMHO. Dave
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Back of body sitting crooked
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1095
Re: Back of body sitting crooked
If springs don't seat in the crossmember correctly, I wouldn't grind the springs to fit. That's just asking for a broken spring later on down the road. Find out what the issue is with the croomember, and fix that! JMHO Dave
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 5:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Volvo overdrive ?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2462
Re: Volvo overdrive ?
What I'm most concerned about, besides the bad idea of welding on a driveshaft in the first place, is a total lack of a radius on the weld on the shaft. The weld craters are even worse, the whole thing screams STRESS CRACK just waiting to happen. Myself, I wouldn't use that in a stock T, let alone a...
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 12:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rare TT Truck factory body?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2236
Re: Rare TT Truck factory body?
Don, rock crusher screen is made very similar to those and is available in many different sizes, very hard stuff as it has to withstand a lot of wear. Probably pretty spendy though. The "holes" are square rather than diamond shaped as the ones on the original are. I believe the "holes" on your extra...
- Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: I CAN HONESTLY SAY...,
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1345
Re: I CAN HONESTLY SAY...,
Well said Hank!!!! Dallas, you need to start hunting ducks and geese back here. It's much warmer then than it is during coyote season.
I still have a lot of stuff that I just know you need.
Dave



- Fri Jul 17, 2020 4:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Volvo overdrive ?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2462
Re: Volvo overdrive ?
Mark, I can almost guarantee you that welded drive shaft will fail, if not sooner, then later. Not a good idea. Why not use a period three speed auxiliary transmission or a Layne Warford? I think you are going to open a big can of worms with that setup.
JMHO Dave

- Thu Jul 16, 2020 11:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Urgently Wanted to Buy Model T Ford Ignition Coils
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1788
Re: Urgently Wanted to Buy Model T Ford Ignition Coils
Ron, email sent. Dave
- Thu Jul 16, 2020 7:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brass Magnets Clamping Screws
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2387
Re: Brass Magnets Clamping Screws
I know that there are MANY more knowledgeable people on here than me, and I admit that I have had no experience with the flywheel magnet screws in question at all. That being said, I would NOT try to rethread the holes in the flywheel to fit the incorrect screws. I think that for what they have to d...
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brass Magnets Clamping Screws
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2387
Re: Brass Magnets Clamping Screws
Bill, read the thread again, I think you missed something.
Dave

- Sun Jul 12, 2020 4:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in July ?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6954
Re: What have you done with your T in July ?
Dallas, it's on our bucket list!!!! We were figuring on heading out to the Museum and your way this year until everything went hell in a handbasket.
Dave

- Sun Jul 12, 2020 3:48 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Not done anything all of July
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2560
Re: Not done anything all of July
I've been wondering where you've been David. Glad to hear you're on the mend!!! Dave
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done with your T in July ?
- Replies: 69
- Views: 6954
Re: What have you done with your T in July ?
Dallas, you have know idea how much it warms my heart to see that old gal being used regularly.
Dave

- Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: trailer design
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3300
Re: trailer design
Craig, I wouldn't set up a trailer with a 50-50 weight distribution. There is a reason that 60-40 is used, you need to have some tongue weight for it to pull properly. At 50-50, the trailer will try to beat itself to death. I once pulled a portable welder that was set up 50-50 with a ton truck for a...
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 2:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '27 Wire wheel stud repair
- Replies: 7
- Views: 946
Re: '27 Wire wheel stud repair
Although brazing is a very good fix, I try not to braze anything that I can weld. The main reason for that is, once something has been brazed and if for some unforseen reason it needs to be welded in the future, it is VERY hard to get a decent weld on something that has been brazed. The bronze can b...
- Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: '27 Wire wheel stud repair
- Replies: 7
- Views: 946
Re: '27 Wire wheel stud repair
The dissimilar metals can be arc welded very easily, it just takes the right kind of welding rod. There are many rods designed to weld steel to cast iron, I've done it many, many times. It works great. Just a heads up for anyone running into that problem in the future. Dave