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- First Name: Brian
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What is this?
New Model T owner called and needed help with first car. He got a couple of boxes of T parts, this was in one. What it B...
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Re: What is this?
Part of an accessory steering control device, mounted to front axle and tie rod.
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Re: What is this?
Like Dan said. A good shelf item, for display and conversation. Would never think of using it.
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Re: What is this?
It might be worthwhile if you do a lot of backing up or stunt driving.
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Re: What is this?
Here's example of a similar device for steering control.. Back in the muddy road days, with deep wallows, may have helped?
Or just get clogged up with the mud and fix your steering tight!
Or just get clogged up with the mud and fix your steering tight!
The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
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Re: What is this?
I'd think it would be difficult to keep any of these devices mounted tightly and lubricated, and I'd expect rapid wear, especially on dirt roads, let alone mud roads. Now if you lived in town on paved streets and had a very long driveway you had to back out of, it might make sense. Even at that, I'd think regular oiling, cleaning, and checking hardware would be necessary. A T in half decent shape with good caster doesn't need it anyway, at least going forward. I like the easy steering backing up, but I wouldn't want to back up much over walking speed.