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by Mark Osterman
Sun Jul 07, 2019 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Storing tubes
Replies: 10
Views: 4527

Re: Storing tubes

Hmmm .. Great. I just bought four of those 30 x 3 1/2” tubes from Bob’s a few weeks ago. Haven’t installed them yet. Did you ask the vendor about a refund for the defective tubes?
by Mark Osterman
Thu Jul 04, 2019 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sharon Center parade
Replies: 15
Views: 5020

Re: Sharon Center parade

is there actually a village in Sharon Center or is it a crossroads?
by Mark Osterman
Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Odds of getting stolen
Replies: 23
Views: 8247

Re: Odds of getting stolen

I drive about 80-100 miles a week in the city of Rochester. I often come out from work and find people sitting in my car for pictures. They think it’s part of the George Eastman Museum despite a small sign I have saying it’s not George’s car and to please not sit in the car or fiddle with the contro...
by Mark Osterman
Thu Jul 04, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could it be the Oil ?!
Replies: 26
Views: 8722

Re: Could it be the Oil ?!

Duey, no, my drive train is in very good condition, very little slop and no roll back after breaking. This is why I was so resistant to the concept that the chatter was being caused by mechanical problems in the rear axle or the short shaft. I went through everything when I rebuilt the car because I...
by Mark Osterman
Thu Jul 04, 2019 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could it be the Oil ?!
Replies: 26
Views: 8722

Re: Could it be the Oil ?!

Steve, Well, thank goodness my engine is fine. No knocks or other strange sounds as far as I can tell. I only had the 5w 20 in there for a short time as a trial. What a mistake that was in hindsight. Right now I’m going to keep running with the SAE 30 since it evidently cured the chattering from wha...
by Mark Osterman
Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fuel lines
Replies: 22
Views: 7575

Re: Fuel lines

Just to be sure ... you never mention the name of the movie you suggested ... I’m guessing it’s Wings. Clara Bow and Rodgers were in other movies together.
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could it be the Oil ?!
Replies: 26
Views: 8722

Re: Could it be the Oil ?!

Here is one post that suggests 5w20 oil for climates under 95 degrees ... which is Rochester except for mid August. There were also other posts. I only used it for about a month here this late spring / early summer.
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New malady, for me, ‘throttle’ finger
Replies: 15
Views: 5988

Re: New malady, for me, ‘throttle’ finger

LOL ... I was just thinking today about slipping some closed cell foam tubing over the throttle rod where my finger makes contact. Lots of stop and go traffic here in Rochester.
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quick change band advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4619

Re: Quick change band advice

Now that I have seen positive results or stopping the brake chattering from using 30w oil .. I am going to run with these linings for a few weeks. If the chattering returns or I hear something odd .. I’ll re-evaluate including pulling the quick change bands.
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jul 03, 2019 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could it be the Oil ?!
Replies: 26
Views: 8722

Re: Could it be the Oil ?!

JP, I went out again today and tried to make the brakes chatter and they just wouldn’t. I’m amazed. But also a little paranoid if there is something more important being masked by the higher viscosity oil. Like I said I was prepared to remove the bands to inspect them and then pull the back axle / d...
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could it be the Oil ?!
Replies: 26
Views: 8722

Re: Could it be the Oil ?!

I posted this new development on the model T Forum and had a couple people say that oil choice couldn’t fix the chatter (I guess other than masking it) and that it had to be either rear end or U-joint related. So, now I have some people who have seen a difference between different types of bands or ...
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could it be the Oil ?!
Replies: 26
Views: 8722

Re: Could it be the Oil ?!

I switched to 5w 20 because of the suggestions on the forum suggesting that it may have been more like the oil recommended in the model T era by Ford. For years I ran straight 30w in my previous T. Was a little hard to hand crank in a Pennsylvania winter. In this T I had been using 10w 30 since the ...
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Could it be the Oil ?!
Replies: 26
Views: 8722

Could it be the Oil ?!

For those of you who have followed and contributed to my previous post regarding brake chattering I have a very interesting development. I was poised to pull the brake band to inspect the Kevlar lining I installed three years ago to see if it might be glazed and causing chattering at the last few fe...
by Mark Osterman
Tue Jul 02, 2019 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quick change band advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4619

Re: Quick change band advice

Hey Don. I have removed the hogs head from my old T speedster many times over thirty years to change bands so I know what you mean. But I’m 6’1” .. older now and my current T is a 1923 runabout. I can’t imagine getting in there comfortably and wrangling that thing. Yes, absolutely I would suspend it...
by Mark Osterman
Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low radiator shell
Replies: 6
Views: 3273

Re: Low radiator shell

I didn’t know Ford offered a plated shell in the low radiator era.
by Mark Osterman
Mon Jul 01, 2019 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quick change band advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4619

Quick change band advice

I am planning on removing the brake band to inspect the lining due to some brake chattering I’m dealing with right now. I am not used to replacing quick change bands but when I put this car back together I installed them because I didn’t want to go through removing a hogs head unless I absolutely ha...
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

Hmm ... well, the transmission was all rebuilt, all new bushings etc. and everything that rotates balanced. The U-joint was good and tight, the forth bearing new and reamed for the shaft. The only thing overlooked was the upper drive shaft bushing. What is the sequence of trouble shooting I should d...
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 30, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

Well, chattering has been around since the first model T and now that I’ve posted the video it seems that others have had the same effect on their cars. I can’t imagine it’s the oil viscosity either but have heard about adding ATF. Like I said, nearly all of the period literature suggests something ...
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 29, 2019 11:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

Ok .... no problem, easy to do. I have used 10w30 for years in my other T and in this one. I tried the current oil weight based on what people posted on the forum. What weight or type oil would you suggest?
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

WHAT ... I’m supposed to have oil in there?!

LOL ... well this month I have Pennzoil 5w 20 in there. Other times I use 10w 30. Generally what’s on sale and I change it about every six weeks. I drive the car nearly every day ... about 100 miles a week or more.
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

Yes, on occasion I do get some chatter when I transition from low into high gear. Not all the time. Also, in my video that I first posted I made sure the chattering would happen. There are procedures I use that reduces it, but I wanted others to hear it. Makes the whole car vibrate. Yes, I installed...
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 29, 2019 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

Rich, The theory is to push firmly and then let up completely and push firmly again with Kevlar to get more oil in between. I always brake on compression until the last hundred feet ... then do the technique above with the throttle completely retarded and the car free wheeling. My sense is that the ...
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

I opened the transmission cover to tighten the brake band one turn. While I was there I tried to apply pressure on the shaft to see if any of the rivets on the shaft plate moved. For the life of me though I couldn’t find anywhere that one could apply pressure to test that. But I did knock around in ...
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 29, 2019 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Radiator- Shell not fitting right....
Replies: 21
Views: 7415

Re: New Radiator- Shell not fitting right....

Again .. I had the same problem and sent pictures to Gery who realized what the problem was and sent me a replacement. It’s too much money to just put up with a poor fitting radiator. I love the quality of his radiators .. no need for a pump and works perfectly in hot and 4 degree weather here in Ro...
by Mark Osterman
Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Radiator- Shell not fitting right....
Replies: 21
Views: 7415

Re: New Radiator- Shell not fitting right....

The very same thing happened to me with their low radiator. I sent it back and they sent me another that was correct though in shipment it was dropped and the intake section where the rod connects was pulled to the point where the rivet holes leaked. They paid for a local shop to resolder the area. ...
by Mark Osterman
Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Good Idea? Oil Screen Question
Replies: 12
Views: 5463

Re: Is this a Good Idea? Oil Screen Question

The one I have in my screen is incredibly strong .... actually difficult to remove. Don’t think it’s going anywhere.
by Mark Osterman
Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

I’ll check the plate for loose rivets ... but fingers crossed it’s not that. Removing the engine for that would be such a pain given my limited work space.
by Mark Osterman
Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

Tell me more ... but first let me know what you mean by “tailshaft” and where is it riveted?
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

Allan, thanks so much for confirming that it could possibly be a band issue and a Kevlar band issue at that. Chattering in the old days was almost always considered a band problem. Yes, I drive my T to the museum where I work every day so I’ve also learned how to subdue the effect somewhat. A hundre...
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

My car idles beautifully at such a slow RPM you can count the individual cylinders. In the video I’m driving very slow in high gear and throttled down as far as I can. The band linings are Kevlar. Never heard of them glazing but it feels like that. Most of my driving is sudden stops and going at 30 ...
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jun 26, 2019 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Re: Chattering Brakes

I rebuilt the rear end when I went through the mechanicals but used the original u-joint and drive shaft. I didn’t replace the drive shaft bushing if that’s a possibility. But why would it start now and not be a problem right away?
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jun 26, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chattering Brakes
Replies: 36
Views: 10627

Chattering Brakes

Tried to video the chattering that often happens at the last few feet of a complete stop. This didn’t happen when I was seating the new kevlar bands two years ago. It was gradual over a thousand miles. Also get chattering when starting on a hill. By the time it happens in braking the car is no longe...
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strange metallic rattling solved !
Replies: 9
Views: 4579

Re: Strange metallic rattling solved !

Yes, I know exactly what you mean. I’m pretty sure about most of the sounds. This was so different because I have always used reproduction replacement type mufflers. Here is Rochester they recently installed new traffic lights that have a sound for the deaf to know when it’s safe to cross. Some have...
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firewall oil can mounting?
Replies: 13
Views: 5062

Re: Firewall oil can mounting?

I had one on the wood firewall of my old speedster. It always seemed to leak. I wondered if it was a bad fitting top or just vibration.
by Mark Osterman
Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED headlight bulb question
Replies: 4
Views: 2738

Re: LED headlight bulb question

Ohh .. didn’t see that. Thanks. What is the source for double contact for model T application? The last threads I read suggest they are not as bright as filament types. Is that still the case?
by Mark Osterman
Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Roadster front top bow length
Replies: 6
Views: 3392

Re: Roadster front top bow length

I have an original wood bow for the front if you want me to measure it.
by Mark Osterman
Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Our greenfield village tour
Replies: 9
Views: 4576

Re: Our greenfield village tour

I’d like to know if the skylight studio (for tintypes) is still there.
by Mark Osterman
Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low Head
Replies: 9
Views: 4072

Re: Low Head

I recently installed a U&J carburetor on an otherwise stock 1923 engine. The hill climbing energy has been really great. Can’t imagine it with a high compression head.
by Mark Osterman
Mon Jun 24, 2019 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strange metallic rattling solved !
Replies: 9
Views: 4579

Re: Strange metallic rattling solved !

Yes, and that was another reason to use the more substantial cast iron end type in my ‘23.
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strange metallic rattling solved !
Replies: 9
Views: 4579

Strange metallic rattling solved !

For those who happened to see my previous post about a metallic rattle I was hearing on start up that went away after a few minutes. I determined it was in the rear of the car after climbing under immediately after starting. It was clear that it was exhaust related. The exhaust pipe nut was tight. I...
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: In-line fuel filter recomendations
Replies: 16
Views: 7084

Re: In-line fuel filter recomendations

My post was actually in regards to the under the seat tank and gravity feed to a U&J carburetor with a modern viton tipped needle. I’ve never had trouble before with the typical carburetors used by Ford in the model T. Just after installing the U&J I had a bad leak caused by some debris that probabl...
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 22, 2019 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: In-line fuel filter recomendations
Replies: 16
Views: 7084

Re: In-line fuel filter recomendations

The reason for the post is that King Howe suggested I use one for the U&J I just installed. It was a really long post ... but never mentioned which brand or type. I have never needed one before but I think his emphasis was on the viton tipped needle being fragile.
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: In-line fuel filter recomendations
Replies: 16
Views: 7084

In-line fuel filter recomendations

What is recomended for installing an in-line fuel filter for the typical Ford gas tank under the seat to carburetor application?
by Mark Osterman
Fri Jun 21, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I am 87 today
Replies: 33
Views: 11449

Re: I am 87 today

Wow ... that is so old! Seriously ... hope you have a happy birthday and continue with driving your T.
by Mark Osterman
Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FP Voltage Regulator
Replies: 6
Views: 3830

Re: FP Voltage Regulator

Love the six volt one I have on the T. My generator works great.
by Mark Osterman
Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting tinny sound at startup
Replies: 11
Views: 5028

Re: Interesting tinny sound at startup

Well ... not the throttle rod, crank pulley, fan pulley, bendix cover. The rod running through the muffler sounds plausible. Have to do a dry plate photography shooting workshop in Letchworth Park (Grand Canyon of the East) starting tomorrow. So I’ll keep thinking about it while I’m out of contact w...
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting tinny sound at startup
Replies: 11
Views: 5028

Re: Interesting tinny sound at startup

I’m not using a heat pipe on my carburetor.
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 16, 2019 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting tinny sound at startup
Replies: 11
Views: 5028

Interesting tinny sound at startup

On the last few cold starts I’ve heard a strange metallic tinny sound that eventually goes away in about two or three minutes. Always thinking the worst I thought it was something loose in the transmission imagining some piece that fell off and is kicking around in there. I lubricated the fan thinki...
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: E.B. White book “Farewell to Model T”
Replies: 19
Views: 7034

Re: E.B. White book “Farewell to Model T”

LOL ... yes, nearly all Americans had some kind of experience with a model T in the era from 1910 to 1940 ... and many remember them even later. But ... very few of them were skilled writers. I remember my father (who was a copywriter) saying that the dumbing down of publications started when word p...
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 16, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: E.B. White book “Farewell to Model T”
Replies: 19
Views: 7034

E.B. White book “Farewell to Model T”

Was just given a copy of this little book by E. B.White. It’s a short read but it’s clear he had personal experience with a T.
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upholstery Kits for 24 Roadster
Replies: 13
Views: 5783

Re: Upholstery Kits for 24 Roadster

Yes, that’s kinda the point. My sense was that the original buttons were not covered in my ‘23 runabout. And yet the “authentic” upholstery kits come with upholstery cloth covered buttons. Do you think I should gather up all the buttons, refinish them and ask they use them instead to be as original ...
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 15, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
Replies: 34
Views: 10601

Re: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas

Just so we are on the same page ... and just in case Stan and others didn’t read my followup post a week ago. Everything is fine. As I suspected it was some debris. I removed the carb, turned it upside down and right side up a few times, back washed it with gas and blew in some air. No problems with...
by Mark Osterman
Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upholstery Kits for 24 Roadster
Replies: 13
Views: 5783

Re: Upholstery Kits for 24 Roadster

I have driven my ‘23 so much that the original upholstery is starting to fall apart. Also. The car came to me with the top in shreds. So sadly I will need to bite the bullet and install new upholstery and the top. Now I’ve been reading the descriptions by the various companies that make the kits and...
by Mark Osterman
Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing / replacing starter rear bearing
Replies: 3
Views: 2263

Removing / replacing starter rear bearing

I just bought a spare starter motor and the rear bearing really binds on the shaft. Have looked on previous posts about rebuilding starters and haven’t found the technique of how to remove the babbit bearing and replacing it with the new sealed replacement. Is it broken up? Does the new bearing pres...
by Mark Osterman
Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What did you do with your model T in June
Replies: 97
Views: 32115

Re: What did you do with your model T in June

Got the U&J carburetor installed in the runabout. Love the low idle, smooth acceleration and hill flattening of this thing.

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByjSaSrgiOy ... rmfcdi81u2
by Mark Osterman
Mon Jun 10, 2019 8:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Anatomy ... model T parts as art
Replies: 1
Views: 1756

Anatomy ... model T parts as art

Anatomy The 60 page exhibit catalog from my recent work Anatomy is available for purchase. This exhibit opened in Israel and will also travel to Tokyo, Japan, New York City and Scottsdale, Az. Based on the concept that a 96 year old car shares much of what we all endure as we ourselves age. Featured...
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 09, 2019 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
Replies: 34
Views: 10601

Re: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas

LOL ... well, my tiny garage was built in 1919 and is just big enough for my T. There is no heat but I do have a single 110 electric outlet. A few years ago I covered the floor with a plastic tarp to keep out the dampness from below. Not sure I would shut off the gas and empty the carb every time I ...
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 09, 2019 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
Replies: 34
Views: 10601

Re: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas

I’ve read old forum posts with mixed reviews on that type. Have you had good experience with them?
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
Replies: 34
Views: 10601

Re: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas

All fixed. I replaced the faulty three-in-one gaskets with individual crush rings and glands. See picture showing the leaks ... mostly due to the edge of head gasket preventing good contact. Emptied the carb through a coffee filter and did find some debris including a small fragment from the new gas...
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 09, 2019 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
Replies: 34
Views: 10601

Re: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas

Yes I’ll remove the carb today and shake it .. turn it upside down and blow air into the inlet snd see if that dislodges the stuck valve. Hate to actually take it apart as then I have to make fine gaskets. I will install an inline shut off as soon as I can find one. In the mean time .... here is s p...
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 09, 2019 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
Replies: 34
Views: 10601

Re: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas

The tank is fine, been driving this particular T for two years now with no previous problem. I did need to put in a new steel gas line because the geometry was different for this installation. So could be that. I did blow out the lins before installing. When I put the new line in and hooked it up to...
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 09, 2019 5:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
Replies: 34
Views: 10601

Re: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas

Yes, I went through a checklist in my head and the float was high on the list. But this is the U&J that Stan Howe had just rebuilt a month ago. And when I gave the core to him it didn’t have a float so I’m assuming he would have used the new buoyant materials rather than the older hollow brass types...
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
Replies: 34
Views: 10601

Re: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas

Here is the picture I took of the installation tonight. Thank goodness I went out there to take it.
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas
Replies: 34
Views: 10601

What a mess ... my garage with puddles of gas

Well, I installed the U&J carburetor in my runabout this afternoon. I made the mistake of not disconnecting the exhaust pipe. So, when I removed the Ford intake, the exhaust manifold was not completely off ... just hanged there making it difficult to clean the ports for reassembly. When I went to pu...
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 08, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: U & J adjustment
Replies: 5
Views: 2999

Re: U & J adjustment

Ohh .. also. Is there any information anoutnthe company. I’ve searched and all I seem to be able to find are small ads that never actually state the full name of the company .. only the U & J initials. Is it Upton & Jones?
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: U & J adjustment
Replies: 5
Views: 2999

Re: U & J adjustment

Right .... thanks. Indid see that but for some reason missed the last part about the air bleed. Nevertheless ... is there an original instruction sheet or vintage book with this information?
by Mark Osterman
Sat Jun 08, 2019 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: U & J adjustment
Replies: 5
Views: 2999

U & J adjustment

Got back from a work trip in Sicily on Tuesday. While I was gone a forum member sent me the correct manifold for the U & J carburetor that was recently rebuilt by Stan Howe. Now I’m ready for installation. I know that there is essentially one adjustment, the needle valve on the bottom but I also see...
by Mark Osterman
Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any info on how to upholster a Rootlieb Speedster seat?
Replies: 5
Views: 3044

Re: Any info on how to upholster a Rootlieb Speedster seat?

From what I’ve seen in vintage seats there are two basic options: either screw a wood tacking strip along the edges or affix snap receivers along the edge that hold snaps in the seat covering.
by Mark Osterman
Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sketch day
Replies: 10
Views: 5503

Re: Sketch day

I love all of them. It’s interesting to see how drawings develop as we age .. like the time in your life when the horizon line makes its appearance.
by Mark Osterman
Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: So tell me why I should buy a model T?
Replies: 61
Views: 18150

Re: So tell me why I should buy a model T?

All of the above and one more thing for me. When I drive a model T (which I do nearly every day) I am fully engaged with what I’m doing. Living “in the moment” is difficult in these times with the stresses of work and ... the news regardless of what fence you’re on. When I’m in the T the world and i...
by Mark Osterman
Mon Jun 03, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sketch day
Replies: 10
Views: 5503

Re: Sketch day

Did you sketch the lamp?
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hardback Ford Service Book
Replies: 13
Views: 5566

Re: Hardback Ford Service Book

I keep my original hardbound copy in the living room for night reading ... and the greasy repop in the garage.
by Mark Osterman
Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Band Wear
Replies: 14
Views: 6284

Re: Band Wear

Do you have a standard charge for that set up?
by Mark Osterman
Thu May 30, 2019 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T parts???
Replies: 7
Views: 3924

Re: Model T parts???

The bottom one is a timer rod ... the others appear to be throttle rods.
by Mark Osterman
Thu May 30, 2019 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cork inserts in trans bands ?
Replies: 11
Views: 4651

Re: Cork inserts in trans bands ?

I’ve been thinking of trying some corked linings for months. My kevlar lined bands often chatter at the very end of braking and thought it might help. So I’m anxious to hear your experience with them once you start driving with installed.
by Mark Osterman
Wed May 29, 2019 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do you register your old plates?
Replies: 29
Views: 9227

Re: Do you register your old plates?

No problem in New York state with re-registering a set of original plates that are the year of your car as long as you have both front and back and the numbers match. Mine are kinda dirty so the colors aren’t very strong, but I’m ok with that. By the way, if you need a vintage Al Smith plate, I have...
by Mark Osterman
Sun May 26, 2019 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I gonna try to drive smarter
Replies: 13
Views: 5468

Re: I gonna try to drive smarter

I always like tweaking the spark and carburetor needle for best performance as I’m driving. When I had a straight through NH in the car I used an accessory rod with a universal joint that allowed adjusting the carb needle from the dash board. I’m currently running a Stromberg OF carburetor which has...
by Mark Osterman
Sat May 25, 2019 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Ford in Sicily
Replies: 8
Views: 4206

Re: Model T Ford in Sicily

First test negative and print from my workshop.
by Mark Osterman
Sat May 25, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Ford in Sicily
Replies: 8
Views: 4206

Re: Model T Ford in Sicily

We are staying in a Agritourisma near the small town of Castelbuomo. This is about 1 1/2 hours from Palermo. These lodgings are in a beautiful rural area where all the meals are made only with what they grow and raise on their property including the meats, cheeses and wines. Our workshop starts on M...
by Mark Osterman
Fri May 24, 2019 3:16 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1923 era (low) hood sill wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 1114

1923 era (low) hood sill wanted

Need a very clean original narrow type hood sill with the light cable hole on the top. This is for my low hood ‘23.
by Mark Osterman
Thu May 23, 2019 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Model F Carburetor
Replies: 5
Views: 3114

Re: Ford Model F Carburetor

I had the very same Ford model F carburetor on my ‘23 runabout when I bought it. I believe the story goes that Ford got into making these to keep up with demand during that period. Very much like an NH.
by Mark Osterman
Thu May 23, 2019 2:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Ford in Sicily
Replies: 8
Views: 4206

Model T Ford in Sicily

Anyone know of model T owners or vintage car collections in Sicily. My wife and I are teaching a photography workshop here for the next several days but we have the weekends off to explore.
by Mark Osterman
Thu May 23, 2019 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wishbone kink
Replies: 7
Views: 3917

Re: Wishbone kink

Would a bent wishbone cause the front tires to wear unevenly?
by Mark Osterman
Tue May 21, 2019 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Selling Snake Oil in a T
Replies: 14
Views: 6147

Re: Selling Snake Oil in a T

This image of me in my runabout was taken last year on a 4x5” gelatin dry plate glass negative like the type popular in the model T era.
by Mark Osterman
Tue May 21, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Selling Snake Oil in a T
Replies: 14
Views: 6147

Re: Selling Snake Oil in a T

All of those were shot with black and white panchromatic sheet film. That was actually available in 1919 but Steve is right that much of the film in that era was ortho chromatic or not sensitive to red. But actually most people wouldn’t know the difference. The thing about the first image I posted i...
by Mark Osterman
Tue May 21, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FREE
Replies: 22
Views: 9017

Re: FREE

Wow ... how about an actual review of the book. Interested to hear what people thought and why. Those who didn't read it don’t get to play. I assumed it was titled that because any cross country trip in a car that old will have some glitches along the way. Based on the updates posted during his trip...
by Mark Osterman
Tue May 21, 2019 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Selling Snake Oil in a T
Replies: 14
Views: 6147

Re: Selling Snake Oil in a T

Here is the same car with the windshield and the add on stage assembly folded up for traveling. And opened up for a performance.
by Mark Osterman
Tue May 21, 2019 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Selling Snake Oil in a T
Replies: 14
Views: 6147

Re: Selling Snake Oil in a T

LOL ... well, that old radiator worked fine. Drove the car for thirty years with it. That’s me in the picture taken in 1983 at the Kutztown Folk Festival. I built the commercial body that featured a folding stage for our traveling medicine show. For more pictures of the car and performances Google D...
by Mark Osterman
Mon May 20, 2019 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Selling Snake Oil in a T
Replies: 14
Views: 6147

Re: Selling Snake Oil in a T

The contents of that bottle was actually added to the radiator shortly after the picture was taken.
by Mark Osterman
Mon May 20, 2019 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Selling Snake Oil in a T
Replies: 14
Views: 6147

Selling Snake Oil in a T

Came upon this print in a file today.
by Mark Osterman
Mon May 20, 2019 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What timer do you use
Replies: 43
Views: 13167

Re: What timer do you use

I remember Royce mentioning packing the timer housing with grease. Not sure how my car would start in cold weather with that stiff grease in there. Anyone have experience with this in the upper states?
by Mark Osterman
Mon May 20, 2019 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What timer do you use
Replies: 43
Views: 13167

Re: What timer do you use

I’d like to hear from people like me who drive their model T nearly every day. I think it’s a very different experience than the occasional drive. And for me it’s also city traffic to work and then pleasure drives in the evenings and weekends. So, more like how they were actually driven back in the ...
by Mark Osterman
Sat May 18, 2019 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shiny Carburetors
Replies: 8
Views: 4270

Shiny Carburetors

Depending on the look of the entire car, some people like a very shiny brass / bronze carburetor and others prefer the dark brown that comes from time and use. So when carburetors are polished, what is generally used to keep them shiny ... spray lacquer?
by Mark Osterman
Tue May 14, 2019 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt U&J from Stan Howe
Replies: 6
Views: 3498

Re: Rebuilt U&J from Stan Howe

Might be easier to find / use the correct manifold ... right? It’s not like they are impossible to find. I imagine adding a header would put the geometry in a place that causes other fitting problems.
by Mark Osterman
Tue May 14, 2019 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt U&J from Stan Howe
Replies: 6
Views: 3498

Re: Rebuilt U&J from Stan Howe

Here is a picture of the other side of both the carburetor and the manifold. As I posted earlier I bought this manifold from someone on the forum over a year ago to go with this carb, but now that it’s back in my hands I discovered that it will not clear the exhaust manifold. So,I’m looking for an i...
by Mark Osterman
Mon May 13, 2019 9:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Need an updraft manifold
Replies: 0
Views: 1240

Need an updraft manifold

Need an updraft manifold to install a U&J carburetor. Contact me via email at mosterman@eastman.org

Mark Osterman
George Eastman Museum
by Mark Osterman
Mon May 13, 2019 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt U&J from Stan Howe
Replies: 6
Views: 3498

Re: Rebuilt U&J from Stan Howe

LOL .. I just went out to the garage to fit this carburetor to a spare engine and discovered the intake manifold I bought for it a year ago won’t actually work. The holes line up to the block ... but it won’t clear the exhaust manifold. So, I'm in the market for a manifold that will work. Anyone hav...
by Mark Osterman
Mon May 13, 2019 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt U&J from Stan Howe
Replies: 6
Views: 3498

Rebuilt U&J from Stan Howe

Received my U&J carburetor rebuilt by Stan Howe this afternoon. It looks great and I’m anxious to “give it the gas.” Stan has said he is slowing down in his rebuilding business and I’m thankful he was able to complete mine before hangs up the towel.