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Since you'll be replacing the rod bolt and nut anyway, why not use a nut splitter to remove the nut?

Wish I could have gone.

Thanks Terry, I've got them installed. Written instructions are great (sometimes), but in this case I felt that the two washers behind the brake bracket was the right way to go on the big drum installation, it created a small amount of clearance between the brake casting and the radius rod bracket. Thanks for the offer.

One on eBay claimed to be 1939 REO - needs verification they say RIO
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Since the seller is off on the spelling of REO, I'll bet he's off on the 1939 year, also. By 1939, REO was making big six cylinder engines in quantities more so than small four cylinder engines. REO four cylinder hey days were in the teens and twenties. Although I...

Hi Michael 👋

Looks Good !

FJ

I have a 1915 and a 1926 and both have Ruckstels. I was very confused on how to shift until a member told me remember that ruckstell is just a two speed rear end and has nothing to do with the transmission I clunk it into Ruckstell at a slow speed while the engine is under load and shift out of ruckstell when the engine is not. Make your shifts...

Well, I’ve taken pictures and am ready to list. While I didn’t receive the answers I needed to ensure my description is correct, I’m going to describe it the best I can on what I think I know. It will show up tonight on ebay at 10:00pm EST. If you view it, and see anything that is incorrect, please let me know on this thread and I will change...

Pat: Likely loose bearing on gear end of shaft. I replaced both brgs with sealed units and used green penetrating loctite on the gear end brg/shaft. I like the notion of sealed brg on gear end to keep oil out of gen housing, tho I still used the oil slinger ring. best, jb

Unhappily the seller decided shipping would be too difficult, but we’re still looking for a transmission so this information may yet be useful. Thanks everyone!

The tie rod can be turned over to raise the draglink.
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I answered my own question. Checked for previous posts and found where the late, Great Uncle Stan Howe stated they were good carbs . All I can do is try both the M-1 and the Model B Zenith and see which one that I like, better.

Although I have a restored vaporizer setup for my 27 coupe which I can use to put back stock, I also have a stock...

From extensive Wikipedia article on rectifiers: When two different metals are suspended in an electrolyte solution, direct current flowing one way through the solution sees less resistance than in the other direction. Electrolytic rectifiers most commonly used an aluminum anode and a lead or steel cathode, suspended in a solution of triammonium...

Rata Road
Glad you found the wobble issue! I’ll bet that has happened over the years when shimming the spokes. Probably in the T era and driving on dirt and rutty roads people weren’t worried about any wobble but on smooth roads and a keen eye you could see it. Good luck.

Shawn,
You don't need glass tape for bobbin plate repairs, I have repaired many > 30 volt AC Model T bobbin plates and rewound and taped thousands of >240 volt AC coils using linen tape. The important item is the insulating varnish used to secure the coils from vibrating. Where are you in VIC ? Send it over the boarder and I will fix it for you...

I also have one with the round plates, later ones were oval. Originally these tools were all copper plated (and probably laquered). I have seen instructions for this type of tool going back to 1928 (if I remember right) but illustrations showed the later oval plates, so I believe these with the round plates to be T era.

Ultra black's 95% of the time. 5% hi tack for hogs head gaskets to pan. (gaskets wont slip during maneuvering)
Have not used #2.

Remember that Ford's Model T production fell off mainly due to war time material's priorities making for shortages for car production. There was labor shortages due to the flu,
and war, but the material shortages was the major problem. A look at the 1919 production going back up while the flu continued will show this.

Beautiful original pump, Dave! A & L makes the hoses that appear to be cloth wrapped and suit the high points model A guys. Also, the little hose clamps. Any good model A supply house should have them as they don’t sell retail any longer. OR, an old piece of red acetylene hose would look fine. I don’t know why people want red hose, I doubt they...

I am keenly interested in your project and hope that the testing goes well.

Shouldn't this be posted in the Classified or Services Section?

I started this thread in response to a hauling request
posted in this forum:

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FJ

Well then, I suppose you could have posted your answer there. But then, I'm not the moderator, so...

Shawn,

Great photos. Thanks for sharing them.

Have a great day,

Dom

Thank you for your time and all the drawings. My other model T has a fuse at the starter switch but this one is a little bit confusing since it uses the solenoid. The car does have a main disconnect back at the battery but I was more concerned about something catching on fire while the battery was energizing everything.

Parts arrived yesterday.

Fine to deal with them.

Thanks all
Andre
Belgium

I haven't tried it, but I've heard of using a 26-27 block and hogshead (they bolt together).

I believe stainless steel requires silver soldering. The higher temperatures required for silver soldering are very difficult to control when using wire mesh. Brass mesh and soft solder are far easier to work with. Getting the brass mesh to hold the shape you require is made a lot easier if you cut the mesh on the flat and solder the edges. Then...

Coker shows their radial to be 31.7 overall diameter.

A stock T engine does not need a high zinc oil to protect the cam/lifters. The low speeds, low spring pressure, light valve train, low lift, and mild cam profile make it un-necessary. It won't hurt anything, but it's not needed, any more than high octane gasoline. A quality non-detergent oil with no additives at all is sufficient, if you change it...

Great pictures, Thanks for posting

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Not a good photo but this badge says State Auto Insurance Assn

Here in Texas when trying to acquire a title with or without a bill sale you have to go to the DMV and have it inspected. I had to do this 3 times with old cars without a clear title or no title at all. It’s required for them to check the vehicle I’d number and see if it’s stolen. I came out OK but finally had to use a bonded title service to get...

HIMICO made their own pan, and its clear the one in the eBay photo isn't for car use, no wishbone setup. So stationary use would be my guess.

HIMICO pan:

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Thank you for the replies. I have a Magneto Meter and I can check that out when I get my hands on it. If the Magneto is missing its a nuisance but I can deal with that. Hoping that someone just thought a “modern improvement” was in order on this one. Or the Magneto needs to be “recharged”.

The brackets you show are for the rear seat .
The brackets for the front seat are a simple L version & do not have the zig zag on the lower leg .

Greg: Plastic cased coils and wood cased 'ford' coils function alike. On magneto, both types fire during rising or falling portions of the AC voltage wave form. The magnets are 'timed', that is positioned on the flywheel to give 'optimal' but discreet firing times. Ron Patterson has written several articles on this subject, this one addresses your...

Thanks Tim, that's encouraging to hear. It may be some time before I can get the tank installed & the car back on the road. I have a foot injury that the Doc feels needs a special shoe to aid healing that has me hobbling around with no driving. Model T work is limited to topside work for a bit. Fall is here now & its perfect touring weather if I...

The indentations are there to make the thickness of the magnets consistent. When metal or any malleable material is bent the material at the outer radius is pulled in tension. At the inner radius it is in compression. The material flows as the molecular bonds are broken and reestablished. The thickness of the magnet at the outside radius will...

Thats encouraging news. Hope that we are successful. I think there is some need for them. Don

I just ordered a square glass from Wayne at brassauto. Its on its way. Gave him the size and lamp (e&j). They make brass lights and other items.
Chris NZ

Used these guys. Very good. Check to see if they are in your area when needed.

Nah, that's Steve Jelfs Great Uncle

We went Sunday for the competitive runs, it started pouring as soon as our class got the cars running. We decided to go for it in the rain I ended up getting 3rd place with my speedster first trip up the hill for the car!

My thoughts and prayers are with him. God bless.

I’ve got 2 originals here. Haven’t looked at them in a long time, but if junk, I would have scrapped them. Send me an email tmorsher@icloud.com if you are interested in an original. T

It is interestng that a professional driver would park well within the driving lane on the wrong side of what appears to be a busy highway?

This is a typical rural pick up for me …. 🤔

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Rural Escondido 25 mph speed limit country road.

This Model T supposedly ran & drove which
was not the case when...

What a ride! you think the young boy was driving? looks like he's thinking of some good excuse :lol:

I didn't take pictures, but I did cut a hole in the shelf that didn't have one so it would match. I used a center punch and a step drill.

Originally, on the piece I drilled, a cutout was in the front corner on the headlight side for the wires to pass through.

Both shelves were in really good condition when I got them, and I really didn't want...

Thanks for reaching out Jerry! My ‘24 Touring arrived this morning, and I’m picking up the head for my ‘25 Express Wagon from the machine shop later today. You’ll have lots to look over tomorrow.

You might check in with Russ Potter.

I've painted a number of original wood steering wheels over the years. I put in all four screws with the spider, but leave them loose so the paint can get under where the spider goes. I've not had a problem. Note, not all the screw holes always line up with the ones in the wood, so you have to rotate the spider until you find a match.

My dad and I have been going to Hershey for the las 15 years and we haven't been able to go this year because of COVID for the last two years. The US border is closed for non-essential land crossings for Canadian visitors. My dad and I are very sad that we haven't been to go again this year. It is a father and son tradition to go to Hershey. We...

Here is a pic of my haul. Most items are for my 1912 Flanders, but I did pick up a set of front and rear Model T chassis lifting bars from R.V. Anderson and a Model T book. :)

Thanks guys. Wayne, give me an opportunity to convert and update old car files. Just moved almost 400 from the word processing app to dropbox. I'll be able to boor you all winter............. :D

Thanks all for the feedback. I looked back on Hermes old thread and it looks like his method would lend itself well to these bands. Keep the thoughts and feedback coming.
Thanks Tom

Here's one I have, a little different, same principle.

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You would need to determine how the field circuit is connected on the application the regulator was designed for. As I understand it, the T generator feeds the field circuit via the 3rd brush, thence through the field coil series, thence to ground. Many later generators had the field lead brought out to an insulated terminal on the case and the...

Avoid uphill starts when it's convenient to do so. When on the road, drive like truckers used to ... drive ahead, and use what power you have to the best advantage. If you're facing a stiff headwind, keep your speed down to about 30 mph, if traffic allows. Make up time coming back with the wind. If you must drive in traffic, it's especially...

I want to thank all for the help on this and Rajo Racer for hitting it on the head. After timing the brush plate it worked fine and put out a lot of amps. The regulator is good, guess since the gen was not charging it did not fry it.

He was a busy fellow.
Would that be the Rawleigh's product line?

That one is actually a head light. I can tell by the mounting bracket . All rushmores said search light on the chimney whether headlight or an actual search light. The search light model mount was made to swivel up and down and also had handle on the back. $80 Is a pretty good buy for one in that nice condition.

Beside a little oil around the spark plug, if the threads are worn enough, you might even hear a little whistle or a chirp when pulling a hill. Caused by the combustion gas leaking out. Sealing them does fix both problems.
Norm

I have a winner!

An update to the gasket problem.

Thank you all for your suggestions and support. I used hot snot (hot melt glue) on the gaskets and it worked perfectly. I had a bit of trouble with the left headlight not working but I figured it out to be a contact problem with the light bulb. All is working as it should and the delivery truck is coming along...

That's an early cam that needs the long front bearing with the notch in it. There are two different front bearings and they are not interchangeable.

Just using a bottoming tap will not clean out the compacted carbon and guck at the bottom. The tap will do a great job of compacting it even more. I use a drill smaller than the diameter of the hole and gently break up what is in the bottom. Don't force it, or you will need to seal the bolt threads when you go through the bottom of the hole into...

Thanks for the info, Don. I've updated the table.

Here’s a 4.00-21 (30.1” diameter) tractor tire...

🤣 now that’s traction! Iam amazed they make them in that size. Maybe the back tires on a Allison-charmers G? 🤔

The fun projects regulators only work for the voltage designed. There are 3 - 6v, 8v, 12v.
If you are going to charge 12v, !/2 the generator output. 4 amps should be plenty.

I put Holley Gs on my 1912 and 1913 replacing Holley NHs. I like the Holly Gs much better. Much easier cranking starting, better power accelerating and better power on hills. I have since sold the NHs.

John

Again, There is some fine tuning to get the fuel level correct on a NH. One could & does get luckey with the initial float dimensional...

Yes. When you install, check that @ rest the choke plate is horizontal.

My friend ordered a new manifold from Snyders and got it in two days! We put it on using gaskets that have a steel gland and copper ring. It fit perfectly, went on easily (with two pairs of hands) and appears to seal properly.

While I admire the ingenuity shown by those of you who have successfully straightened a manifold, it's a bit more than we...

In Michigan the triangles are illegal on anything that goes faster than 25 mph. Me, I put two magnetic flashing amber lights on the back of my touring when I'm going to be on a busy road or in less than perfect visiblity. On tours I add this magnetic sign I designed and had made up. We've also stuck the sign on modern cars that were acting as...

Henry Lee, Some are saying, never use blast cleaning on a T body . As I understand what you are saying, is it is OK as long as certain precautions are used by an experienced blaster.

Ben Martin rebuilds them.

“Model T Salvage yard / junkyard”?

70 years ago they were all over the place.

Now they don’t exist.

Don’t waste your time screwing around with any of the “maybe this will work” answers.

Take it to a RADIATOR SHOP and have it prepped and painted. They can properly do it with the proper materials so the paint sticks, stays looking good, cools well, and has good longevity.

Professional radiator paint, properly applied, is heat conducive and won’t...

Have you checked your homeowners policy? If parked in a structure that was covered under it, it might be covered too.

I don't want to turn this discussion into an argument, but when I see a water pump IMHO it's usually a Band-Aid for a cooling issue. Take a close look at the radiator - if it's a round-tube, (the vertical tubes are round) it probably needs a radiator. If it's a flat-tube (the vertical tubes are relatively flat) the radiator has probably been...

Great photos - thank you…