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I am still appreciating you posts on the buckboard.

I am printing them out for reference. Then going to an Amish gentleman for consideration of the build. His business makes wagons etc... for the Amish. They also do iron works too.

This happened to me on an A, but could also happen on a T. When I was in high school I had a 29 A. One morning on the way to school, it started running lean so I fiddled with the richness mixture. It kept getting worse until it quit running. Turned out the carburetor had fallen off the manifold. The bolts came out! This car had a Tiltson...

Wow! How cool is that! Lucky you for acquiring it Tom!
Thanks Rusty for posting where it lived. Saved me doing it. Was just about to go on Google Earth.

This is the radiator I put on my '22 Coupe. The neck is the same diameter all the way to the tank. It is a low one and one of the aftermarket replacements. Some may recognize the neck casting. I would replace it with one with the proper neck but it cools better than any others I have.
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It is tube and fin but I have some cellular radiators...

In the aviation world we’re taught that rolled threads are stronger than cut threads. Here’s a video that shows why:

Tudor and Touring may not be the same, ran across this post while researching for my 1927 Touring.

Well I think she's there to intimidate those contemplating gas-and-dash!

It looks like I can mix and match the different styles of differential halves. I can used the bottom half with the thru bolts, and then go with a top half with or without grooves. Both look good in terms of wear.

I have switched tops. The axle gear hole is/was originally 1.812 Measure them, to know for sure.
A best guess on the stud type usage...

I was just rereading the post the 15°BTDC must be 15° ATDC.

Andre
Belgium

I agree with Pat on the hybrids. The bride's 2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivan was recalled for a minor repair; our service contract provides a loaner from the dealer. The dealer was no fool and loaned us a new hybrid Pacifica. It uses about half of the gasoline that our IC Pacifica does, but the battery is under the seats and the hybrid van does not...

Is it possible the lube is too thin? I have had leak troubles in a number of cars from transmissions, rear axles and transaxles and I traced it to the lube. Modern thin-bodied gear lube is formulated to reduce running drag and help boost mileage, while original gear boxes almost always took 600w. I have kept a barrel of steam cylinder oil around...

Michael, since the previous owner CONVERTED the 25 to look like a 26-27, why not paint all plated surfaces black, and return it to original, eliminating the problem of plating deterioration? BTW, what's the verdict on the white wall tires? :D

Thank you very much, George! Much appreciated, and always glad to hear comments like that. For the others, Candy is dandy, but model T stuff doesn’t rot ‘yer teeth! Just an old saying I’ve heard.

Use narrow rim strips in your wire wheels, the rubber strip protects the tube where it rides in the drop center. That area has the weld joints of the spokes that can rub and wreck a tube.

Never use a flap in Ford welded spoke drop center rims. If a flap is used, the tire casing can’t be squeezed into the drop center, and if installed, later...

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TT Dump Truck. Dump box hasn't been brought over yet.

Body seems real. But.

Lots of mods, deep sump pan, dash with electronics, think asking was upper 30’s , but hard to eavesdrop with a Stanley Steamer chugging by. ;)

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You should be able to get the camshaft cover off without pulling the engine unless someone installed a modern seal on the end of the crankshaft which would fit into the groove in both the cover and the crankcase.
Norm

Got the replacement bolts today. Thank you again. In comparing the old to the new, they do have a different finish and machining marks, so either a different vendor or different batch? The one thing that drew my attention to the new bolts is that the shank has an undercut at the start of the fillet under the head. In my experience if the bolt is...

thanks for the info Wayne.

Kerosene conversion?

I'm pretty sure the cast iron originals were not. I believe they did have some relief in the ring land area. Aluminum pistons required a lot of re-thinking to control expansion and dimensional changes.

As promise here I am back with what I found this morning.

I first did what Norman said and started with the basic first. Inspecting the ignition.
The timer was the Anderson (flapper) timer. The rod was set with the two holes timer gauge.
To start the engine the ignition lever had to be set about one inch down and than it was still hard to start...

It looks like an Overland Model 91 quadrant as well.

Just speculating David, but I think he is saying time for pictures in a poetic way. Silly, me, I sort of appreciate such frivolity! :lol:

Almost twenty years ago, we were living on Califunny's North coast when the since-records-were-kept rainfall record was broken. A more than two inch an hour rainstorm in very high winds! The next morning, my 1988 Chevrolet Suburban tow vehicle had numerous places, two more than a foot square, where the paint was gone!
By the way, we were out in...

I run my Lang's neoprene gasket smooth side down. I have gotten 3-4 yrs out of a new one before replacement.

A speedster to me look odd as they have a high radiator
That's what I think too, esp when they mount bucket seats a few inches off the floor! Looks like a chopper with monkey handle bars, the ones that are higher than the riders head! :lol:

Just wondering ... If a fellow goes to all the trouble to add a toung lock, GPS tracker and special graphics as well as a number to the roof of their trailer would the insurance co give you a discount on theft insurance since you are doing everything possible to help avoid it?

Surely you jest! These are insurance companies you're talking...

On the shipping photo...
Is there a date? Any other info?? I wonder where they are shipping them?

I guess there were a couple of versions, pure Bakelite, brown plastic with zinc screws, and grey hard plastic with zinc screws. Here is a pic of the brown with zinc screws.

I'm about 6-3 and yep! These T's are bit snug. My Runabouts ain't bad but we settle in comfy.
Neat express pickup! Quiet roads and a slow-down ride with a T. Magic.

A Torpedo Roadster will take care of that!! :lol:

Terry, Once I get the Coupe here, change all the fluids and see what might need to be done, I’ll contact you depending on what Marilyn, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter say. I might be out voted! 😊

Michael, I understand the wishes of others. Fortunately (or perhaps, unfortunately) Linda could care less what I do with my Model T's, so I don't...

Absolutely precocious!

The correct carburetor is either a Kingston L4 or or Holley NH with off-center drain. The NH is a better choice. I have a Holley G on my '17 and have had good luck with it but it was rebuilt by a pro...I second Scott's suggestion to get the carburetor book. Alternatively, if you don't feel comfortable tearing into it you can send the carb to one...

Hey Marine,

I think you are short-selling yourself with the balloon number you floated.

One thing I have learned about this forum participants...by and large they buy cheap and won't consider otherwise...lol...(but true)

You have what others call the color problem...but its not a color 'problem' it just limits the audience, or, has someone...

Trying to discover the history of unknown photographs can be fascinating. In the search for identifying clues there is a banner, 'Yakima', across the front windscreen, and the number 569 or similar above the door of the house, which might perhaps be useful.

I read that the Washington State flag was ratified in 1923, the date of the registration...

Looks like this one at the Henry Ford Museum.

Last time, I spoke with Tony, he was no longer producing the timers. He was looking for someone to buy it and continue production. Tony also told me Lang's would still carry the brushes though.

Not this fall but it should still scheduled for May 2022.

Brad

That girl with the taxi is selling hot air !
Must be a gas bag full of coal gas, as used over here in WW2

Yes, fireworks and celebrating New Year is legendary in Vienna.

Our central cathedral Stephansdom (translates to something like St Stevens Cathedral ) has a very big and deep sounding bell (besides of other ones). This huge bell is named Pummerin . It is normally not used because it is so heavy that the entire church spire is decently moving.
So...

My oil pan is absolutely straight, the former specialist only over-tightened the bolts a bit. So this caused slight pull-ups around some bolt holes.
So there is absolutely no need for a replacement, everything is fine.

I flattened this pull-ups and mounted the oil pan now a bit smarter - I used 20mm washers between bolt head and oil pan. This...

Thank you so much for all the info. I think solenoid it will be.

Thanks for the help. I think I will need to find a windshield set that goes with either set of the stanchions I have. Ruxstel24 if you want to send me some pics of windshields you have and prices maybe I can buy something from you. My email is jernst@me.com

Thanks
J

Sounds like you need to set the float (fuel) level. You have two choices; with the carb held level in a vise, slowly pour fuel into the bowl through a small funnel until the level in the funnel stabilizes and then begin backing out the needle maybe 1/2 turn at a time until the carb floods (fuel will appear at the bottom of the throttle shaft in...

Some radiator shops can hot dip the tank then apply ethanol resistant red coat to the inside of the tank. You will have to repaint the outside. Be sure to tape off the threaded reas before the shop red coats the inside. It is hard to get out of the threaded parts.

Loog, Bozz, deplane!!

That’s why I submerse those old transmissions in some type of mixture of solvent when they get stuck up and soak them for a few days. They are like working on an old windup clock. You take your time and lube, lube and lube.

“Yesterday” was a song by the Beatles

Asking for Spoke Information, is like asking for what oil to use.. or if Electronic Ignitions are OK :)

Good information here..

I used the Polly Urethane Gloss.. Four Coats.. Sanded the first coat with Paper in the Lathe.. The Other two coats got Fine Steel Wool in the Lathe. The Tenons Got hit with Coarse Steel Wool to get the 'Play-Dough'...

Bummer...

I have used grease when assembling. Not necessarily assembly grease , just grease . Was very surprised when looking into the engine years later, that some of the grease that oozed out was still there! Grease that squeezes out into lube holes, essentially plugging them, could be a bad thing... :(

Also TT rear axels ,brake shoes,eàrly TT wood fellow solid rubber rear wheels,TT rear carrier.

I bought the HCCT so long ago I don’t remember the details but it was cobbled up from different testers and rebuilt by a club member. All I vaguely remember is that he moved from up North to near Corpus Christi, Texas many years ago. Now that I know I can use it ok without the volt meter I am not too worried. Would really like one of the smaller...

Hi Tim, I sent you an email. Bob

Thank you Scot for the informative explanation!

John K: Here's a short, non technical article that answers some of you questions regarding material properties of grey cast vs nodular cast iron. jb

Thanks. Thats an education. The drum set I encountered were dead soft. Not close to the ductile performance description. My thinking was to compare rockwell hardness #'s for some frame of...

It does help, thanks John!

I'm thinking $30

Good morning and COPY on the difficulties Allan from down under. Its a shame that i cant use them . They re in great shape.Thanks for the help from all of you and thanks Mr Jelf for showing the pictures and ill check your website.

The keys are all the same, they are more of a handle than a key. Easy to find original keys once you know what they look like. Some of the vendors have a repo key available.
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As others have indicated, the Classifieds are a subsection of this forum, and not a part of the MTFCA site itself.

Items I think I need pictured below. Best John

Apologies if I used the incorrect terminology. I am looking for the outside diameter of this part, where the shackle bolt bushing passes through. Based on the shackle and the spring, the part is 2” wide.

Thanks Dan! I had no idea.

In plumbing terms, we describe that piece as nipple. The threads are a different kettle of fish. Most likely the end going into the mag post is 1/8 taper thread. The outside end will be different, and may well be that which has been posted before, but, it will depend on the end of the pipe. A flared pipe will take a different end than one which...

Henrietta, my 1925 Canadian car, has its original apron still in place. Not only is it held captive by the radiator studs, it has folded edges that are sandwiched between the frame and the fender iron. To get it off I imagine is a major operation. Radiator off first. Then the radiator studs would need to be removed to get access to the fender iron...

The reason the trailer and T’s were found pretty quick is the ignorance and outright stupidity of the guy or guys who stole the trailer. The law had all the necessary info at the git go. They had the guys license no., picture of the truck that stold it and then getting a tip of them selling the T’s. Boy how dumb can you get. The weed, drugs or...

Cost of new reproduction parts parts Water outlet $115, Fan $12, '26 Fan Shaft $23 = $150
Used original late mode '26 water outlet & fan in good condition $130- condition of the fan shaft an pulley always questionable - and if the buyer would rather have Modern Pulley $50. Pulley bushings are $9 easy

It was great to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.

I got some good deals Fordor projects I am working on.

Also bought some coils including this one with an interesting message:
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Matthew

Thank you everyone for your help!

It definitely looks like the one in the pictures from the post in 2005.

If anyone wants it, I’ll bring it to Hershey. It will be priced very reasonably!

I have posted some more wheel pictures ,anyone have any idea of the maker of the wheels

Even dial up was a huge bonus for getting information and parts. I rebuilt my first Model A back in 1988 before the Internet with pictures from one parts catalog and a book from the library. Took me 5 years by the seat of my pants and lots of mistakes…..

PS- And those first 5 years or so on Ebay with tons of NOS parts and accessories at really...

Many of the decisions on the manifold gasket choice have to do with the condition of the exhaust manifold. So you should check that first, it will make a difference on your purchase(s).
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Great. One less thing to worry about.
Thanks!

I built a box using an American Flyer train transformer for the power supply, as it puts out 7 to 14 VAC. yes I know there are much better systems out there to texst coil, but this was simple to build with stuff on hand and it will get a coil to work--maybe not optimally but it will work!

Now repair the old armature, find a bad armature, press out both shafts and press in the replacement. I have never done it but it can be done.

Three Dog night! :lol: Burr, that would be a cold night!

3D printers aren’t practical for everything….,

With that wide flat flange, I would think the best option would be to slice the crimped over section off, and use bolts & nuts to put the flange back together, this would also facilitate servicing later.

It sounds like it might be a modified Texas T distributor but not sure if all parts were as you indicate.
Here is why, a true VW Bosh 009 distributor had a vacuum advance. It was a popular, cheap head, modification to make work on a Model T
TEXAS T Distributor has mechanical advance but was/is NOT a VW 009 distributor head. This is their...

My 4 cents worth. (inflation) Get the original style. I tried the ones with inserts. The original style are more that worth the price difference.

Sorry about the double post. I dropped the gen off at a local shop to see what they can do with it after I removed the reg which was a FP reg.

In my youth I used such saws. One was for an orchardist where I worked on school holidays. He had a saw bench interestingly built onto a TT chassis, It had a Continental red seal motor driving the bade by belts and a slide to carry the logs to the blade which was simply pushed forwards and backwards by hand. I had heard of accidents of course, but...

I am onsite.

In a live video interview with Jim - I learned at least (400) vendors have pre-registered.

Spaces are still available.

Vendor set up starts tomorrow at 9:00 am
and runs until 9:00 pm.

FJ

Only 6 or 7 years for me, but I'm sure gonna miss it and my American friends. Hope this mess get's straightened out for next year.