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That’s a great looking runabout Terry. I love period political sign...how cool.

This is waaaay outside the box, but maybe there is actually something inside the water outlet making the noise. For instance, someone could have put a thermostat in there, and its flapper has gotten loose and is waving around. Or, maybe some kind of piece of something has migrated there. The only way to make sure is to take it off, which will cost...

Your tack strip is looking great. :) The terminal end seems fine, you want a bit of taper as the upholstery material will be folded over it, I like to fold under about 3/4 to 1 of material for a rolled-under look, hidem welt will cover.

The wood was mounted originally with stove bolts, drill and countersink holes on the outside, through the wood...

I know. They are going to be hidden.
The screws that are visible have been special ordered.
Ford almost put square head screws in his cars.

They work fine with the 28v bulbs from Langs.
I don't doubt that they light up, but have you tried to drive by them at night? :D

Like I posted , using POR -15 on my spring leaves before assembly the smooth surface is working very well with no squeaking . It’s the closest product you can get,short of power coat & it brushes on. They offer chassis, engine, heat resistance coatings in many colors. Can’t say enough about this product. But remember to put plastic between can &...

Since you found it useful, I’ll post it again here...

Google allows special formatting to narrow search results. If you type site:mtfca.com first, it will only bring back hits from within the site. You can then just type keywords to search for. For this thread as an example, you’d type site:mtfca.com slip paint to search related discussions.

If you determine that the fuel system is OK and you focus attention again on the Truefire, double check the timing using Truefire's recommended procedure, shown in this thread:

I found that I had to substantially lengthen the stock timing rod to get correct timing with the Truefire, to the point where it can touch the timer terminals as you...

More than that, through fifty-plus years close to the hobby, i mourn the number of complete and interesting cars that were scattered in misguided restoration attempts, never to be made whole again.

I would like to hear from our Canadian members about the 88 rims carriers. I think 88 rims were used more up there than in the States.
Although, I did get 4 NOS 88 rims out of a Ford dealership in TN that closed in 29.
How about some input from the “ Great White North”? Thanks Dan

According to Motor World volume 31, page 31 (1912):

The Smith Hardware Co., Pine City, Minn., has entered the automobile selling field; it has secured a Ford Agency.

OK, got the Stipe tool set but it came without any instructions. It looks intuitive. Any tips on using these? When do you use one over the other?
Thanks!
Mike

I have seen those on the early generator brush plates.
Most likely as you say, an early starter.
Brent

Come to Luray!! October 6-8. The venue is gorgeous with lush green fields, mountain views, and wonderful people. The deals are also great for both buyers and sellers. You wont be disappointed.

I updated my registry with MP site. Ben added it last night. The 1st link Frank posted has my truck. The 1st photos is a slide show if you click on them. It is a great site to have when trying to figure out what body you have and details.

Thank you Scott C and John S. I'm pretty sure that my cam levers need tweaking and I did some grinding on the bolt AND nuts. Since this is a NEW install, the directions call for TWO flat washers between the radius rod and the C shaped caliper bolts ie, the bolt goes through the backing plate then the radius rod then TWO flat washers followed by...

Gene French post here and in the classifieds. He makes the babbitt boring outfits. If he does not see this send him a PM. He was working with someone else that was making them.

Tomorrow our Calgary Club is hosting its annual Inspection, Driving School and Car games day.
We are expecting 50 or more people with around 20 Model T's. The forecast temperature is around 85 F.
On Sunday and Monday the weatherman is predicting frost and possibly snow here in Southern Alberta.
Looks like we planned this one right.
Harry Lillo

I just went to the AACA forum and there a number of new post about this guy or guys. You might want to go read that thread. Dan

I don't know the exact angle, but he might be able to use one of his old needles to make a tool to regrind his new needle to match the angle of the old needle (video courtesy of Steve Jelf):

Based on your concern - a shorter mirror arm will result in less apparent movement of the image in the mirror.

Beautiful work!

Img_20171106 my car and others were used in 2017 to promote the series. Picture was taken in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mark,
I have been running this LL535 electromechanical 6 volt flasher for my turn signals and it has a nice steady flash rate even though it lives right next to the coil box. It has been working fine for over 5 years with 6CP front and 21CP rear incandescent bulbs, and flashes the same whether the engine is running or not.
Best regards.
Brian...

I was told a couple months ago by Blue Lane Freight in Spanaway, WA (Fastenal) that no shipments originating from from the West Coast to the Midwest or the East Coast would be contracted until further notice.

Ron,

The new Warfords are made by Layne Machine Works in Kansas city MO. Their phone number is 816-231-3268. I am under the impression that there are a couple of ratios available. I could be wrong. Call them and ask.

Just to add, there are two different springs used in the generator. Two for the large brushes and one for the small. So that makes 3 different springs between the two units.

I can’t see the detail on the wiring of the ten bolts for the ring gear, but Lee Pierce taught me to wire them in pairs. So bolts are wired in pairs. The three bolts on the differential can be split pinned but those using three studs should be wired together.
One old timers trick if the hub or axle taper is a little worn. Move the gear on the end...

Most bulbs on my boat have one filament and two contacts, one contact supplies the current and the other is ground. It is possible that your triple contacts have one going to ground.

...do you have the correct steering column?
Not in the car yet. I'll get it in there eventually. :)

Looks very much like this 1917 Pullman, but with wire wheels.

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FD6359C8-2032-40E5-9C10-EF2C43DDB5A0.jpeg My 1912 KisselKar manifold studs are 1/2-12 thread (both ends).

Broke one earlier this summer and a good friend carved me two new ones and a couple nuts from 4140 steel.

I was hoping for a picture of a T powered motorcycle!! I keep thinking about building one.
I like the picture of the BIG headlight. I have something similar that could be used!!

I know Ross and he is a stand up guy with a great reputation.

Peter - thanks for your comments. You make an interesting point. Yes, I can change a tire. I carry a spare, jack, lug wrench & etc. I also frequently check tire pressure.

I have re-keyed original cylinders, that's simple if you can find the correct old stock parts. (The original barrels varied in the location of guide for the slot in the key, the original tumblers exchange universally in original cylinders as far as I know.) The biggest challenge I faced was finding a functional original cylinder.

Rekeying the...

Phew! Reading the thread title I wondered Why would you put wooden boards to replace the sprung padded ones...

Close call that...

This is the lights before restoring, also the bulkhead mounted regulator.

FWIW Prest-O-Lite was the breakthrough product that propelled the fortunes of Indianapolis Motor Speedway founders Carl Fisher and James Allison to elite levels.

Steve, Do you brush or spray paint your jacks?

Jeff, those are the earlier stampings. The forge flash is clearly seen on the sides at the frame end. On the later irons that flash runs top and bottom on the irons. Thanks for the photos.

Allan from down under.

Salmon, Idaho is exactly 11,000 miles from anywhere else in the United States.

Bob. makes led replacements for the gas light. go to His 4-25-2020 835 pm post. has a lot of detailed pictures of the product. I cant get to post here.
His original post below.

Another batch of LED Lights for carbide burners just came in with longer wire leads
Post by FATMAN » Sat Apr 25, 2020 8:32 am

The leads are a lot longer and easier to...

An old timer, long gone (Eric Goodey, of the famous Berkshire clan) told me an old trick for starting was to use a tyre lever to tweak the pulley forward and narrow the mag gap enough to get it a spark on the first pull on the handle.

Thanks for the info!

Thanks

Andre
Belgium

Thank you, Brian.

I see both kinds of doors on Ebay. It's about half and half out of a dozen. Your first door photo shows 3 recessed indentations at the top. I haven't seen any like that. Perhaps it is a very late change.
Rich

Not T related but kind of related. There is a chain saw mounted file sharpener that’s used to sharpen the saw chain to get the correct angle. BUT you can take the file itself and do it by hand WITHOUT mounting the sharpener on the saw bar.
A friend asked me years ago why was I using one when I could use the file and file the angle on the chain by...

Pretty Cool Tom! Thanks for sharing.

Hank

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I saw this on FB. Very sad.

Again I would like to thank all you guys for your help. I have found the charger I need thanks to John Regan

Actually, if you really know what you’re doing and know what a correctly set coil sounds like, then you could have very good success getting them real close If you set them by ear while running on magneto at a very low idle. There is a distinctive “clack” right around the sweet spot on most coils.

Most 1925 owners don't know this, but because of the new style carburetor adjusting rod, Ford had to redesign the dashboard to accommodate the new style, which is 1/16 larger diameter than the previous style.

Glensheen Mansion.

There was a lot to see in Duluth, but then I bought it. My 1920 Model T. Now there is not much to see except the water.

It's rewarding to know this little tip help someone else. I had sprayed the socket housings the day prior with the PB blaster, as you can see mine were pretty rusty.

I sent a generator to him a couple of years ago. He did a refresh on it and used some of the parts that tested OK that really did not need rebuilt. It's still going strong today. He left it up to me as to what I wanted repaired verses replaced.
Great guy and a true craftsman!

Hi Wayne

I have a copy of the latest guidelines and it does include several notes on the Canadian built Ts. But the Canadian part is still a work in progress. I sent in a list of several suggested revisions recently for the Canadian '13 to '16 section based on a combination of collected information (much thanks to this forum too), plus my own...

Joe: I sent you a message, will send info tomorrow 8/30, best, jb

Mike,

Thanks so much! Following the dimension that John Regan shared sounds like a good way to go. (Disclaimer -- if someone is really tall -- or tall in seating height -- they may want to add a little extra room....) Being height challenged, I don't have to worry about that but both of my son-in-laws are tall guys.

Again great looking work and...

Occasionally I see T's that sell for what I think is a crazy price. Who doesn't like to make money? But if prices reach the level of a 1969 GTO, I won't spend that kind of money on a toy I don't need. Model T prices are like the car and the people who drive them. Stable, reliable, and down to earth. I am happy for that and I hope it stays that...

Dan, you're right about the exhaust heat being intense for a wood piece to be just above the muffler. My car's trunk floor has been plywood for the past 60 years and given the shipping cost and import duty to Spain, it's going to remain that way for some time. :lol: Fortunately the exhaust heat hasn't done any injustice to it.

If you haven't seen...

My car should be all black. A previous owner plated the headlights, shroud, and side lights. 1920 - wanted it to look like a brass car.

Wondering about that, but still looks neat....

I believe the original lacing wrapped around and tucked between the shroud and the lacing on the loop above it.

Sounds like a plan....

Ford Service...

Turn the switch to BAT. Touch one lead to the BAT terminal on the box and the other to the strip in the bottom of the box. If the meter shows continuity the switch is working and the circuit is OK. Turn the switch to MAG. Touch one lead to the MAG terminal on the box and the other to the strip in the bottom of the box. If the meter shows...

Your intro tells me that we went to the same shopping school. I am not
a shopper. I am a buyer. Get in, get out, .... commando shopping . Kick
in the doors, take no prisoners, mission accomplished, beat feet back to camp.
Nothing is more annoying than hours spent spinning my wheels, getting zero
traction.

On Monday, I was approaching the...

I know that smell, didn't even have to feral cat, it was mine and he peed on the kitchen stove burner!! OMG the stink. :o Mice in the stove insulation.

Looks like a sleeper Hank. Better put the hood on for buggy racing. Dont want to scare em off.

Steve, I purchased a fat man steering wheel like yours at Hershey a year or two and It Is apart to restore so I could measure or take pictures if you need.

That’s the plan.

At the rate I’m driving it, it’ll be quite a long time before that kind of mileage is on it.

You can confirm your engine number with the casting date on the motor... also depending on your body (Beaudette or Ford, maybe Fisher) the body number will incorporate the month and year of the body.

My question is this - I always assumed my body was a Ford, as it starts with 3F815xxxxx,Easy enough as it dates my body to August 15 (Happy 105th...

We were in Buffalo, Wy, last summer. Wish I had known about it. Would have made the drive over to see it. Will have to see if my Brother-in-law knows about it. They go to Gillete from time to time.

Like Frank posted, the best wax contains Carnauba wax.

For years have used Beats-Um-All. You can't find it at stores, sometimes at car shows, but you can find on-line dealers or the mfg. for direct order. Isn't cheap, but is pure Carnauba wax. Works on all finishes. Leaves no white residue.

Just used it on this NOS aftermarket tail lamp. The...

Open spool take bolts. If you can not find local , you have my email. I have some NOS bolts. Dan

This is topic-drift. The ribs that seal to hoses on my inlet and outlet were also pitted. I filled the rib pits with JB weld and smoothed them before assembly. There are no leaks and I expect that hoses will come off easily when needed.

Prestone...

I would guess those rental fords would have a route in the valley and they would stick to it??Bud. :D

About 6 months before I bought my Model T, my daughter and I rented the Model A roadster from the Tin Lizzy Inn at Yosemite. We were allowed to take it anywhere in the park. I had asked about renting a Model T and was told that they did not rent...

Before I clicked submit I thought to myself, Dan has an ad for this. You didn't disappoint, sir.

In my youth I made a number of transformers for custom applications. Mostly for converting old battery radios to run of 110. The A voltage (1.5 volts) for the filaments, the B voltage (90 volts) for the main power and in some cases the C voltage of I think about 9 volts. The A was ok as AC. The B of course had to be filtered DC. Also the C. The C...

The fact that these screws are #14-24 usually means they are the original ones and quite often the slot is pretty worn out. A tinkering tip I have used before is the toilet bowl wax ring I have on the work bench. Just put a wad of wax on the end of the screw and it will hold right on...Wax ring is great to lube the springs, threads, oil lamp...

I'm wondering why anyone would want to try a chemical cleaning trick on a Model T carb. Assuming it's an NH there are only a few sources of problems, none of which can be properly repaired with carb cleaner . Possible problems in order of probability include: leaking needle/seat, improperly adjusted float, worn or notched mixture needle, worn...

Watching... with interest. ;)