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- Wed May 03, 2023 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in May?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3494
Re: What have you done to your model T in May?
The lobes of the cam in my car measured .215" of cam lift. I have been watching recent cam discussions and planning when and what to purchase. At last night's local club meeting, one member brought two cams for another member who is also searching. He chose the stock, lightly used cam with good dime...
- Tue May 02, 2023 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What am I missing?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 871
Re: What am I missing?
Pat, 7:1 would take 7 turns of the engine to turn BOTH wheels 1 rotation. Mike has 1 wheel on the ground, if I understand correctly. A 7:1 would take 3 1/2 turns of the engine for 1 wheel rotation.
- Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine serial number
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1093
Re: Engine serial number
The block has Made in Canada on it. See the carb thread photo.
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Any suggestions for Spencer Fatman steering wheel removal?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1495
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Any suggestions for Spencer Fatman steering wheel removal?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1495
Re: Any suggestions for Spencer Fatman steering wheel removal?
Look at the patent drawing for patent 1,596,230. It may help to see what's inside the mechanism.
- Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam specs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 632
Re: Cam specs
Edwin, I recently checked for maximum lift by placing a shim between the lifter and valve stem that was thicker than the valve lash. That way the valve would not seat while measuring. I used a dial indicator on the top of the valve (head off) and took readings at minimum and maximum. My cam measured...
- Mon Apr 24, 2023 8:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in April?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12460
Re: What have you done to your model T in April?
I finished reassembling intake and exhaust systems, which had been installed without gland rings to properly locate them. Both manifolds had been shifted rearward with the intake 3/8” off. Wow, what a difference! My test run was on my long uphill driveway. I had been able to get into high going up b...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can't Install My Fan Belt
- Replies: 5
- Views: 741
Re: Can't Install My Fan Belt
I may be thinking of someone else, but I thought you installed a spring-type ratchet pin for easy removal. If I am correct, remove the ratchet from your hand crank to ease belt installation. I left my ratchet on and managed to slip my belt between it and the pulley. Turning the crank helped guide th...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:57 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Road test car-photo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1487
Re: Road test car-photo
Olds, I suspect.
- Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in April?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12460
Re: What have you done to your model T in April?
My front 2 sparkplugs were black as can be. The 2 rear were clean. I removed my intake to check for leaks or blockage and discovered that there were no gland rings in the manifolds. My intake was installed with it shifted 3/8” rearward, partially blocking ports. The exhaust manifold is warped badly ...
- Thu Apr 13, 2023 12:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine knock
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1568
Re: Engine knock
Les. I have the same knock and also suspect camshaft end play. Do you know of a way to fix or shim the cam bearing without removing the cam?Les Schubert wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:50 amIf the “knock” is a bit intermittent (not totally consistent) it is most likely camshaft end play by my experience.
- Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26/27 fordor doors
- Replies: 1
- Views: 276
Re: 26/27 fordor doors
Doug, check the link from 2013 regarding Fordor doors. David's post summarizes the issue. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/331880/334596.html?1357962875 "The 23-24 Fordor used the wood framed doors. The 25-27 Fordor used the all steel door. The later door will fit all Fordors, but is correct for...
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bendix Installation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 727
Re: Bendix Installation
My key would slip out as I slid the end piece over it. A dab of grease in the key slot held it enough to finally get everything installed.
- Tue Apr 11, 2023 5:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Was a Ford Model T Doing at the First 24 Hours of Le Mans?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 860
What Was a Ford Model T Doing at the First 24 Hours of Le Mans?
An interesting article popped up on Hemmings today.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/montie ... t-le-mans/
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/montie ... t-le-mans/
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rebuilding Rear Axle on a 24 Coupe
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2102
Re: Rebuilding Rear Axle on a 24 Coupe
No. The axle housings need to come off completely. Thrust washers need to be fitted (milled or sanded to thickness). You will spend 10 times the effort trying to do it in the car.
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1917 Model T
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1179
Re: 1917 Model T
Donald, I bought my '26 Runabout in Marshfield without a title. Depending on who I talked to in the MO state DMV and state patrol, I got widely-varying recommendations. The one that kept surfacing was to request a title in the district court with whatever documentation you have. The court has the ri...
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Help on getting a speedo cable
- Replies: 2
- Views: 433
- Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Gunk
- Replies: 8
- Views: 947
Re: Gunk
John T. is right. Glad Press-N-Seal makes cleanup easy. I just make sure that I have a piece of it in the shop BEFORE I get my hands greasy. That maintains civility in the house.
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tennessee Mort and the Model T
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1021
Re: Tennessee Mort and the Model T
Nailed it! I heard that yesterday afternoon when I started my Runabout.
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floorboard and trim questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1008
Re: Floorboard and trim questions
...floorboards are 5/8" thick, ... Jeff, I was not sure if the drawing showed 5/8" thick. I tested 5/8" and it was too thick to fit under the floorboard hold-downs on my '26. I had seen 9/16" which is what I milled my lumber to and it fits perfectly. The top of boards are also flush with tops of th...
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floorboard and trim questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1008
Re: Floorboard and trim questions
Cleats are nailed from the top board and protruding nail points are bent under bottoms of cleats. I will look to see if I still have a drawing.
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in March
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4367
Re: What have you done to your model T in March
Today was the first time I started my car and let it warm up since October. Electrical gremlins drove me nuts but seem to be solved for now. I removed the intake to fix a gasket leak (lean mixture in the rear two cylinders) and discovered that there were no glands to align manifold holes. I will bet...
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: Services
- Topic: wood finger joint box for a KW Coil
- Replies: 2
- Views: 743
Re: wood finger joint box for a KW Coil
Search for Jon Anderson
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:02 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Amazing crash... no serious injuries
- Replies: 4
- Views: 917
Re: Amazing crash... no serious injuries
I watched that video this morning. That was crazy scary for the Kia driver.
- Mon Mar 27, 2023 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Waking up a Sleepy T
- Replies: 44
- Views: 3104
Re: Waking up a Sleepy T
I want to add to Scott's comments about the bell crank attachment. I had too little timer travel. I found that my bell crank was not drilled with its rivet hole 90 degrees to the timer rod hole. The bell crank was tilted too far toward the frame to move the timer adequately. I flipped the bell crank...
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 5:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: GPS Speedometer ? ? ?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1038
Re: GPS Speedometer ? ? ?
I use Ulysse speedometer app on my phone. I use it in the Model T, skiing, in the plane, etc. It works great.
- Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Speculation on the lurching...?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2757
Re: Speculation on the lurching...?
Tim, there are times when even decent people have bad days and say unkind things. Don't let it get you down or stop you from contributing to the hobby.
- Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stupid Question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1194
Re: Stupid Question
Many people who start on magneto advance the spark lever 3 -4 notches from full retard before cranking. This assumes that the timer rod is adjusted so that spark occurs 15 (or 15.5) degrees after top dead center following accepted timer adjustment procedures. The reasoning is due to the waveform of ...
- Thu Mar 16, 2023 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Short transmission bands installation
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1064
Re: Short transmission bands installation
Would cotton bands swell if soaked in oil for several days? Would they shrink if rolled before attaching to the metal bands? I would be concerned about shrinkage once installed. I have 2 boxes of Cantex bands with big length differences.
- Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto setting, doubles as a good sanity test
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1562
Re: Magneto setting, doubles as a good sanity test
Steve, would you be so kind as to tell us where you found a drawing for the adapter? I need to make one too. Thank you.Steve King wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:47 pmThanks MTFCA for the drawing with dimensions for the block adapter engine stand mounting plate which I built this morning as vendors are out again.
- Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in March
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4367
Re: What have you done to your model T in March
I cleaned the sooty sparkplugs in cylinders 1 and 2. The plugs in 3 and 4 were as clean as when I installed them. I suspect that I have a leaking intake manifold gasket in the back. My car had become hard to start without a lot of choke last fall. A leaky gasket is starting to make sense now.
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newest Addition To Collection Arrived By Mail Today
- Replies: 5
- Views: 818
Re: Newest Addition To Collection Arrived By Mail Today
I have two of those license plate brackets for non-stop lights. Both have weld repairs at the curves above the plate mount. Yours doesn't appear to have been welded. That is quite a nice part.
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: No pictures
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1121
Re: No pictures
My phone (Pixel 5) has two photo ratios. The 16:9 will not post without reducing the maximum pixel count in either direction to 1200. The 4:3 posts without alteration.
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Truck Steering Gear Bracket
- Replies: 10
- Views: 877
Re: TT Truck Steering Gear Bracket
You really do need a block there. The steering bracket/frame connection is too flexible and can induce death wobble without the extra support.
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stoplight Switch
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1181
Re: Stoplight Switch
I installed a Fun Projects brake light switch kit that works well. My taillight did not have a socket when I got the car so I installed a 2-wire socket that I bought from Langs. A few years later I added a right-side tail lamp and the same bulb socket. Now I have turn signals too and no one but us k...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Who's that in the photo?
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6437
Re: Who's that in the photo?
Here we are catching a breeze on our first drive in the Runabout.
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT Truck Steering Gear Bracket
- Replies: 10
- Views: 877
- Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in March
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4367
Re: What have you done to your model T in March
I finished rebuilding my starter. But before I installed it I took the opportunity to put my new borescope through the starter hole for a look-about. I saw a lot of metal shavings attached to the poles of the magneto ring. That ring does not have wire loops on it. I have a new trans screen and magne...
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model t radiator
- Replies: 5
- Views: 762
Re: Model t radiator
George, I hesitated to post this the last time you mentioned your radiator problems. About 5 years ago I read an article that was published on a local club website somewhere about an option. The writer modified a radiator for a '65 6-cylinder Mustang. I don't recall the details of the conversion but...
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 2:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ANOTHER SCAMMER
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1997
Re: ANOTHER SCAMMER
Yep. I check in with my identity protection company daily.
- Fri Mar 03, 2023 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ANOTHER SCAMMER
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1997
Re: ANOTHER SCAMMER
I have been hesitant to comment on these recent scam alerts since I wasn’t technically the victim of a scam. However, someone got my name, my wife’s name and our SSN’s. We’ve spent the last month dealing with banks where the asshole applied for credit cards in our names. So far, we have successfully...
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 8:17 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 5350
Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Here are a few more of the Winton for Dan. The first is at the Flatiron in NYC.
What is the car on the left?
I thought the aftermarket (?) rear spring snubber was interesting with leather straps.
What is the car on the left?
I thought the aftermarket (?) rear spring snubber was interesting with leather straps.
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 4:57 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 5350
Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
The view from this angle should nail down the manufacturer.
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 4:32 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 5350
Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Rich, I had to do a search for that one. It was made in 1899 by Carl Kelsey and Sheldon Timey
- Tue Feb 28, 2023 3:31 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 5350
Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
These photos dated 1899 and 1906. They look like the same car. Do I believe the dates?
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Optimum battery satisfaction ?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1758
Re: New Optimum battery satisfaction ?
Based on what Mack said about low-amp charging, will a standard Model T generator charge an Optima?
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in February
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2437
Re: What have you done to your model T in February
I'm jealous Ron. Elizabeth is a beauty.
- Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tachometer drive on Model T
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3170
Re: Tachometer drive on Model T
The generator runs faster than the crank. I don't recall the ratio but the gear is smaller than the crank gear. Maybe there is room to offset the shaft from the generator location to allow using a crank gear for 1:1 rotation.
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tachometer drive on Model T
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3170
Re: Tachometer drive on Model T
I put a tach on a lawn tractor I used to have because it also had an hour meter. I used that to keep track of maintenance schedules. I also used it once on my 9N tractor to adjust the governor. It was a "Tiny Tach" brand that I cannot find now. It has one wire that wraps around a sparkplug wire to g...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Coupe - Rear Directional 6V
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2914
Re: 1926 Coupe - Rear Directional 6V
I bought a second taillight for my '26 Runabout. I cut off the part that holds a license plate and mounted it on the right fender. (Don't hold cutting up a T part against me. It was a rusted, welded piece of junk.) I bought a right-side mount and backing plate from one of the vendors. I also put 2-p...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:58 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 5350
Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
This one is a 1904 Columbia Electric...I'm removing myself from the competition. I think I have the same book as Adrian. ;) Mark Nunn...Can you tell me where you got the 3 photos in your second post "Next three photos"? If they are available on the internet, I would like to try downloading high res...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:39 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 5350
Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Since there are three variations in the Omaha photos, the cars may have been made there. They are not the Omaha brand since that came along 10 or so years later. They could be Bacon, founded by Frank Bacon or Wolsely. That is not related to the more common Wolseley autos.
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:26 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 5350
Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Next three photos...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:25 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
- Replies: 68
- Views: 5350
Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
I don't know what it is but there are a few versions of this car. These photos and those in my next post were taken in 1900 and 1901 in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wench?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1664
Re: Wench?
I have a drawer full of these and have no idea of what is correct. But I would suggest that you correct the spelling of your thread. It's inviting off-color remarks, like this one.
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford Script High Compression Head
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2267
Re: Ford Script High Compression Head
That is excellent craftsmanship, Allan. Very well done.
- Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:38 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Paintings that aren't Model Ts
- Replies: 200
- Views: 51962
Re: Paintings that aren't Model Ts
Well, thanks Scott. Maybe I need therapy since I do have an affinity for black - black charcoal pencils, to be clear. I have an office full of my charcoal drawings from years past. I posted one of them some years ago on a different thread. Here is another one of my favorites. My neighbor's '54 Mercu...
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Member Restoring a 26 Coupe
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3985
Re: New Member Restoring a 26 Coupe
Jesse, I see that only one of the two bolts under your timer is installed correctly. Both bolts should be installed with the bolt head up. The bolt sticking up and split pin (on the left in your photo) can short out the timer if the timer contact touches it.
- Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Video Links in Gallery Section
- Replies: 2
- Views: 461
Re: Video Links in Gallery Section
Thank you, Adrian. Maybe we could have links to all of the videos previously on modelt-tips.com too.
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 8:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in January
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4611
Re: What have you done with your Model T in January
I found bits of broken brush holder insulation when I replaced a starter bushing. I replaced the insulators but still need to face the bushing for proper fit. It's too cold in the barn to spend quality time there. I will get it done little by little. PXL_20230122_181257420.jpg PXL_20230122_165326859...
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1406
- Views: 325881
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
More Douglas trucks that were made in Omaha...
- Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:31 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1406
- Views: 325881
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
This is interesting to me. How the dump box works is unusual. I know what brand the truck is since it was made in Omaha, Nebraska. The lumber building in the background was replaced in 1965 by a new factory. I worked there for a few years.
- Wed Jan 18, 2023 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Replaced my spindle bushings today
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1954
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Will a No. 2 Aermore whistle work on a T?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 553
Re: Will a No. 2 Aermore whistle work on a T?
I have a number 2 and the smaller one. Neither is installed yet. I need to make two new tubes for the #2 and repair the remaining two tubes. Below are some dimensions of the tubes. The lengths listed below were measured from the inside of the end cap to the edge of the cut notch. They are not overal...
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 1:24 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
- Replies: 1406
- Views: 325881
Re: This was trucking-Old Photos
While searching for photos for Mack Cole, I found this wreck.
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 1:21 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Well boy have I went and done it, Republic "shortdog" truck
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4678
Re: Well boy have I went and done it, Republic "shortdog" truck
At top is a photo from 1920 followed by photos from 1924 with 7 Republics in it.
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:55 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Well boy have I went and done it, Republic "shortdog" truck
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4678
Re: Well boy have I went and done it, Republic "shortdog" truck
This was taken in 1923 but I don't know the year of the truck. It is a Republic. I will keep searching for more.
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 8:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A view from the top.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1252
Re: A view from the top.
The first photo looks like it could have been taken in Sinclair Wyoming.
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hogsheads removal followup
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1776
Re: Hogsheads removal followup
Low Is easiest being externally adjusted. RHD has 2 bands externally adjusted. If you have all 3 externally adjustable, its real fast & easy. Low: With the motor running & the parking brake set, tighten the low band adjuster until you hear a change in the triple gear noise. Back off 1/2 turn & lock...
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 8:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1923 Ford Model T Touring Car - Classtique Top and Interior Video Review
- Replies: 7
- Views: 914
Re: 1923 Ford Model T Touring Car - Classtique Top and Interior Video Review
Great job and you have a beautiful car.
- Tue Jan 10, 2023 8:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Removing the Package Shelf on a 25 Coupe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 848
Re: Removing the Package Shelf on a 25 Coupe
Read the 1925 service bulletin on Cimorelli's site located here.
http://www.cimorelli.com/mtdl/service_b ... sb1925.pdf
There are detailed instructions for adjusting the seat location on Coupe starting on page 73. It appears to be very thorough with many photos.
http://www.cimorelli.com/mtdl/service_b ... sb1925.pdf
There are detailed instructions for adjusting the seat location on Coupe starting on page 73. It appears to be very thorough with many photos.
- Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Good Model T Names
- Replies: 65
- Views: 4122
Re: Good Model T Names
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Lube Chart/Checklist
- Replies: 1
- Views: 490
Re: Model T Lube Chart/Checklist
Thank you, Steve.
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 4:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in December?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 6452
Re: What have you done to your Model T in December?
I was able to start my Runabout today for the first time in months. Several small electrical problems were fixed. I was shocked (sorry, poor choice of words) when I noticed that my generator was working again. I replaced a broken Bendix spring and noticed that my starter has about 3/16" of fore/aft ...
- Mon Dec 26, 2022 1:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1924 model t ford coupe door window openers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 520
Re: 1924 model t ford coupe door window openers
Welcome, Rob. There have been threads on this forum dealing with this problem. I would use your favorite search engine with window regulator and mtfca in the search. Add mtfca to any search to get forum results. Also, go to Cimorelli's website cimorelli.com and click on the model t digital library. ...
- Fri Dec 23, 2022 1:08 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Misery
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1292
Re: Misery
Imagine having a town law that requires that cars have tires. Too many without means were driving on bare wheels. Pine Ridge, location of Wounded Knee, is such a place. I didn't live there but visited often. My older brother and I got tired of being assaulted on the street because we were not Sioux ...
- Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:53 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Misery
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1292
Re: Misery
My grandparents lived on the Pine Ridge Reservation, a thoroughly miserable place.
- Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 T Coupe colorized photo taken in 1939
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1261
Re: 1927 T Coupe colorized photo taken in 1939
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- Wed Dec 21, 2022 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 T Coupe colorized photo taken in 1939
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1261
Re: 1927 T Coupe colorized photo taken in 1939
This is the third photo that I have seen of that car and the woman sitting in it. This is the first that I have seen of her husband, who was an unemployed guitar player. I have a book of old Ford-related photos (I don't recall the title at the moment since I bought it some 30 years ago). It has a ph...
- Wed Dec 21, 2022 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926/7 Touring Interior Wood By The Numbers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 635
Re: 1926/7 Touring Interior Wood By The Numbers
Robert, did the 662 seat spring support board come with notches at ends to clear the metal frame? The Fordwood drawing looks like there are no notches. I made a board for my Runabout and I notched it to make the top of the board flush with the top of the seat frame. 662.jpg My car also did not have ...
- Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Christmas Joy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 759
Re: Christmas Joy
Last weekend in St. Paul Nebraska my wife and I saw Santa cruising the 2-block downtown street in a Model A covered with lights. He was bringing Christmas cheer. We stopped and chatted and Santa gave us candy canes and Great Big Smiles.
- Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Upper radiator connection
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1874
Re: Upper radiator connection
Cylinder head outlets and the inlets are everywhere. Why not find a good one and toss the one with pits? I know that they are available. But they also cost (in Europe, where I am) 40-45 USD, so - as the condition is not so extremely bad - I'll try first with "JB Weld" (an metal-armed Epoxy resin, g...
- Sun Dec 18, 2022 8:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Upper radiator connection
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1874
Re: Upper radiator connection
I had rust pits on my water outlet too. I filled them with 2K metal epoxy and filed it smooth. I have no leaks.
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 1:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ash wood substitute
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2490
Re: Ash wood substitute
Thanks for that, Mark ! That's the handbook I had in mind when I posted in error that information was available from the forest service. Rich, you were not in error. Wood Handbook: Wood as an Engineered Material is published by: Forest Products Laboratory Forest Service U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ash wood substitute
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2490
Re: Ash wood substitute
There are several types of mechanical properties that are published by the US Department of Agriculture. I have their wood handbook. Looking at modulus of rupture (breaking stress) and modulus of elasticity (bending), there are several hardwoods that are comparable to white ash. White ash is the str...
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Route 66 1926
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2406
Re: Route 66 1926
Here is my Runabout loaded up on the day I bought it from my aunt. That road in the background is old Route 66 in Marshfield Missouri.
- Thu Dec 08, 2022 5:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Kerosene lamp dissassembly
- Replies: 2
- Views: 559
Kerosene lamp dissassembly
How does this come apart? Penetrant?. Mine is stuck and has some hidden treasure rattling inside.
- Thu Dec 08, 2022 2:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need a little computer help with a T project.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 888
Re: Need a little computer help with a T project.
Tim, I sent you a PM with my email so that we can correspond outside of the forum.
- Thu Dec 08, 2022 7:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How to do a roadster top wrong
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2121
Re: How to do a roadster top wrong
And I thought my Runabout's top looks bad. Ok, that is worse but mine sucks too. My top was installed in the 90's by an Amish buggy maker who didn't know Model T's. He installed the pads over the bow straps, not the bow curves. It looks like sheeeet.
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "Remember Pearl Harbor!"
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2107
Re: "Remember Pearl Harbor!"
My great uncle Cy was stationed at Pearl Harbor. He survived the attack because he was on shore leave on December 7. My great grandfather was too old to enlist. But determined not to let his son fight alone, he shaved a few years off his age and also served in the Navy. And let's not forget the othe...
- Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your Model T in December?
- Replies: 67
- Views: 6452
Re: What have you done to your Model T in December?
I left the turn signal running when I parked Henrietta. Days later, the Optima red top was flatter than a pancake. Allan, I solved that problem on my Runabout by installing a beeper on the turn signal circuit. I can hear it over the noise and vibration while driving. I must admit that I need to ask...
- Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this overkill?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2490
Re: Is this overkill?
I made an offset tip for this dial that looks like the offset extensions in Dan Hatch's first photo. I used it to find TDC. Then I continued to turn the crank until the reading went down .087". That is 15 degrees. If you prefer to use the 15.5 degree method, the drop is .093". These measurements wil...
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 12:42 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Yet another puzzle
- Replies: 433
- Views: 39828
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Help
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1396
Re: Transmission Help
Scott, Gene French may also be able to help you. Gene is in Nunn, CO just south of you on HWY 85. You can find him by clicking "Extra Quick Links" in the upper right of this forum.
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T Things Appear in the Oddest of Places
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1215
Re: T Things Appear in the Oddest of Places
Is that a generator gear driving the cam gear?
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 8:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: KW Instructions in lid.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2656
Re: KW Instructions in lid.
Luke, I will send an email to you with scans. This is my master vibrator.
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1918 Ford Model T Filler Neck questions
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1940
Re: 1918 Ford Model T Filler Neck questions
Does your neck have a hairline crack that would let it expand rather than grasping threads? My old radiator had cracks and was "fixed" by someone with a standard hose clamp.
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: KW Instructions in lid.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2656
Re: KW Instructions in lid.
I have a K-W master vibrator on the shelf with its original paper instructions under the lid. I can make that available if anyone wants to reproduce it.
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Factory Wiring
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2990
Re: Factory Wiring
I was wondering too. The intake valves appear to be spring-loaded and not connected to the cam. Downward piston movement (pressure differential) would open valves. My understanding is that some period motorcycle engines had valves like these.
- Tue Nov 29, 2022 7:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted 7-leaf Taper Leaf Rear Spring
- Replies: 3
- Views: 832
Re: Wanted 7-leaf Taper Leaf Rear Spring
Omaha craigslist has a frame with tapered rear spring listed. It has the riveted spring clip. Not my ad but maybe this helps.
https://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/d/omah ... 00546.html
https://omaha.craigslist.org/pts/d/omah ... 00546.html