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- Wed Jun 25, 2025 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26/27 park brake
- Replies: 4
- Views: 415
Re: 26/27 park brake
You may have to sand them down. The linings that are sold are normally too thick.
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:04 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: '26/'27 touring top irons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1134
Re: WTB: '26/'27 touring top irons
All I did was what you see in the link. I think the tips would need to be bent more to accommodate the curve of the originals. I just didn't want to mess with them. I didn't have the confidence to do the metal work. i also have an older wood kit that has the thin strips that you steam bend into plac...
- Mon Jun 16, 2025 1:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Full Flow Float Valves™ for NH, Vaporizer and Simmons (Wizard) - Back in stock!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3840
Re: Full Flow Float Valves™ for NH, Vaporizer and Simmons (Wizard) - Back in stock!
Thanks so much Scott Now I know!!!! Thanks for all you do for the hobby.
- Sun Jun 15, 2025 10:58 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Full Flow Float Valves™ for NH, Vaporizer and Simmons (Wizard) - Back in stock!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3840
Re: Full Flow Float Valves™ for NH, Vaporizer and Simmons (Wizard) - Back in stock!
Scott,
I don't know if you did this before but is there a writeup somewhere that shows the difference in float valves and how they work? I've got a 26 so my tank is always above the carb. Some new guys may benefit from your expertise. Including me.
I don't know if you did this before but is there a writeup somewhere that shows the difference in float valves and how they work? I've got a 26 so my tank is always above the carb. Some new guys may benefit from your expertise. Including me.
- Tue Jun 10, 2025 10:15 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: '26/'27 touring top irons
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1134
Re: WTB: '26/'27 touring top irons
Hey John, Jeff sold his irons to me. I have a set, but the tips have welded C Channel on them and I'm not confident in my skills to adjust them. I called Lang's and Steve told me that it was common for them to be repaired. In fact, the ones I just bought have been repaired with original tips. The ti...
- Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Outdoor car covers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 578
Re: Outdoor car covers
I know it's not for a TT but I bet if you call, they would be able to make it.
https://www.calcarcover.com/CoverDesigner/Review
https://www.calcarcover.com/CoverDesigner/Review
- Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1567
Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Well leave it to Steve Lang to solve the mystery. He noticed that each top looked like it was welded on. Sure enough I looked and he was right. Someone must have cut the tips off and welded C channels on each part. I can not overemphasize the value that Lang's is to the Model T hobby. What great pe...
- Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1567
Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Well leave it to Steve Lang to solve the mystery. He noticed that each top looked like it was welded on. Sure enough I looked and he was right. Someone must have cut the tips off and welded C channels on each part. I can not overemphasize the value that Lang's is to the Model T hobby. What great peo...
- Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:07 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD 1926/1927 touring top irons SOLD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 471
Re: 1926/1927 touring top irons
E-mail sent.
- Thu May 29, 2025 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1567
Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
So how do I tell if it's Canadian?
- Wed May 28, 2025 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1567
Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
A few important things before you install the top material to the car. There is an inner lining over the bows tacked to the bow under the actual top. The only place the top is attached is to the front bow and the rear bow. Find the center of each bow and the center of the top to align . The straps ...
- Wed May 28, 2025 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1567
- Wed May 28, 2025 8:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1567
Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
They looked bent to me as well. When I tried to match the curved wood parts with the bow it looked like they would not fit.Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑Wed May 28, 2025 6:30 amThose bows appear to be kind of bent up. They also seem to have had some questionable past repairs.
- Tue May 27, 2025 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1567
Re: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
This clamp was welded on but I've seen them screwed into the wood and it looks like there are holes in the clamp to mount to the wood. IMG_9127.jpeg But it does seem to fit the car. Maybe when the wood is placed in the iron the clamp will then lind up on the front wood bow? IMG_9132.jpeg IMG_9128.jp...
- Tue May 27, 2025 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1567
1926/7 Touring top bow questions.
Well it's time to start looking at the top and boy do I have questions. So here we go 1. Are these the correct top irons for a 1926 Touring car? IMG_9123.jpeg IMG_9125.jpeg IMG_9127.jpeg I got a work kit from J P Auto Wood. IMG_9134.jpeg So why are there no holes in the irons for the rivets that cam...
- Thu May 08, 2025 8:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Luray is going to be wet and that's OK
- Replies: 2
- Views: 901
Luray is going to be wet and that's OK
So far, the weather guessers say showery in the morning then clearing up by 1400 or so. You know what, who cares? a bit of rain won't stop us. after all, how rusty and rusty car pars get? Sat and Sun are going to be great for the tour. Come on out and have fun! My wife is picking up our daughter fro...
- Fri Apr 18, 2025 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Thanks for the input I'll pull the plugs next.
- Fri Apr 18, 2025 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Well where have we been? I have to say sometimes life takes over and Rattles had to take a back seat. Angie did come home from school for spring break and we did do our first oil change. I don't have very many miles racked up yet but was surprised to see how black the oil had gotten. IMG_8886.jpeg I...
- Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mid Atlantic Pre War Swap Meet ( Luray ) May 9-10 2025
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6920
Re: Mid Atlantic Pre War Swap Meet ( Luray ) May 9-10 2025
I'll be there! My wife is picking up my daughter at UVA (last day of school) and driving to meet me there so we can all look at rusty car parts. Then Off to Cooters for lunch!
- Sat Jan 11, 2025 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: luray
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10988
Re: luray
Go, you will not be disappointed.
- Sun Dec 22, 2024 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Sorry no new news yet. I have to get the top irons and wood out to start to play with.
- Sun Dec 22, 2024 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Mopar_man wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:24 pmTook Rattles on a shake down run to settle in the front end. I also had a friend drive it who has been driving Model T's for a long time. He said that the bands feel good and the car feels great to drive. Now I have to measure the Toe and make an adjustment.
IMG_7989.jpeg
- Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:21 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: oil can holder (Want to buy)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1272
Re: oil can holder (Want to buy)
Thanks!! I'll check him out.
- Sun Nov 17, 2024 11:12 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: oil can holder (Want to buy)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1272
oil can holder (Want to buy)
Does anyone remember who was selling the oil can holder that bolts on to an engine head bolt? They were a new part.
- Sun Nov 10, 2024 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
I'm going to have to take Rattles out again. I'm such a dummy it didn't check the air pressure and each tire was a 15 psi. That may make it handle a bit off. Ha!!
- Thu Nov 07, 2024 9:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Well I bet people may think I fell off the face of the earth. Just lots going on. I did make it out to a car show and decided to drive Rattles. It was only 16 miles to get there on some back roads. I did notice I need to adjust the toe again as is was a bit ornery going straight at speed. I only had...
- Fri Jul 05, 2024 5:07 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Pack nut accessory clamp
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2181
Re: Pack nut accessory clamp
I found that Texas T parts have them. The nut is new but I bet the manifold threads are not that good. Thanks for all the input.
- Wed Jul 03, 2024 9:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Pack nut accessory clamp
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2181
Pack nut accessory clamp
Anyone know where i can get one? Seems Rattles is living up to his name. Everyplace seems to be out of stock. I know I can make one but I'd like to get the accessory if someone has one.
Thanks
Rob
Thanks
Rob
- Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Retard / Advance?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7051
Re: Retard / Advance?
Wow! Thanks for all the input. This is great and what I love about this forum.
- Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Had a real treat today my friend Steve came by with his original KRW Generator Test Meter. I didn't trust the repro gauge and wanted to see what the generator was putting out with and without lights. Got it set up to put just a small charge to the battery . I'm thinking I would rarely use headlights...
- Mon Jul 01, 2024 7:16 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12249
Re: Working on our 69 Superbee
Well the car runs and everything works except the radio. I need a new speaker.
Then I replaced the 24 year old tires.- Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: UGLY
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12645
Re: UGLY
Hey it worked.
- Sun Jun 30, 2024 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Retard / Advance?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7051
Re: Retard / Advance?
Thanks for all the input. I think i get it now. In high gear running up a hill with a full head of (steam?) you should have the spare advanced to match the engine. However if you need to go into low gear you need to retard it for the lower engine speed. I know each T is different and practice makes ...
- Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Retard / Advance?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7051
Retard / Advance?
When timing my more modern cars (1960's Mopars) if you advance the distributer you get more power. Then depending on your octane level I would retard it so it didn't ping. With the Model T and going up a hill (needing more power) you retard the ignition (timer). Why is is opposite? I know A lot of T...
- Thu Jun 27, 2024 12:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question about new drums
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2926
Re: Question about new drums
J&M Machine make great drums.
- Sun Jun 16, 2024 10:57 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12249
Re: Working on our 69 Superbee
Cool truck.
- Wed Jun 12, 2024 9:51 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12249
Re: Working on our 69 Superbee
Well it started!! That's a good sign.
- Tue Jun 11, 2024 9:53 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12249
Re: Working on our 69 Superbee
So true. She had fun getting into position.Burger in Spokane wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 1:12 amA strong advantage to age (lack of) is size (lack of bulk), flexibility, and
eyes that can focus on objects that close !
- Sat Jun 08, 2024 4:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Congratulations Rob and family! Adjusting mag field, I know it was frustrating but free starts are worth the headache of setting it properly. Amaze other Model Ter's . Pays dividends in doing it thoroughly. There's a reason why we resurface the flywheel and mag field. So true. Thanks to you guys!!!...
- Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: We put the T together in 15 minutes!!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1725
We put the T together in 15 minutes!!
We have done this a few times now. Always fun. Took the car apart and then put it together in 15 minutes. Angie is getting good at it now.
Some video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoNNhNgf88I
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QmfghOBliAA
Some video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoNNhNgf88I
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QmfghOBliAA
- Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Rattles is back on the road. First car show. OK so I had to trailer it but I did get two free starts!!
Angie got to judge the model T's
Angie got to judge the model T's
- Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12249
Re: Working on our 69 Superbee
Well we got it all in and everything worked except the horn. That's where it melted the first time. I can hear the horn relay go off so I'm going to take a working horn from my 67 Charger and see if the horns got fried as well. IMG_8102.jpeg Even the clock works now! IMG_8105.jpeg Way too happy to b...
- Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:27 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12249
Re: Working on our 69 Superbee
Oh yes I've removed the seat before. She thought it was fun to get under the dash. LOL I'll have to try the plank over the door sill. Great idea!
- Mon May 27, 2024 6:34 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Working on our 69 Superbee
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12249
Working on our 69 Superbee
One day we were out driving and my daughter said "I smell electrical." We were pulling into the driveway and sure enough the horn connection under the hood was melted. Upon further inspection we found that the area where the wires go through the firewall were also melted. It was time to rewire the c...
- Wed May 15, 2024 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Ha! She did get a bit scratched up but that red stuff is grease. The Elvis was bought in Korea. Every garage needs one!!Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2024 9:20 amI see she's got a bit bloody. Now she's a real mechanic!
BTW, I like the velvet Elvis. Nothing better than high end artworks to spruce up the place.![]()
- Wed May 15, 2024 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
I got my machanic back from school. We adjusted the toe. Just had to get it 3 turns and we were at 1/4 inch difference front to back. Run out was almost non existent. IMG_8029.jpeg To take the measurement I got a curtain rod from Lowe's and placed it between the fellows and put some tape to keep it ...
- Fri May 10, 2024 6:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Luray VA pictures
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3823
- Fri May 10, 2024 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Luray VA pictures
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3823
Luray VA pictures
Angie and I went to Luray today. What a great show. Lot's of stuff and of course the people. Did it rain? Yup but it passed. If you haven't been you have to go.
You all know who this guy is. What a neat car!
You all know who this guy is. What a neat car!
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Looking at the photos of the front wheels and the bearing fitting stage, I can't see that the 6 hub bolts have been peened over to stop the nuts loosening. This can be overlooked. There is no need to delay doing it. Even if you have to tighten the nuts later, all you do is peen the bolts a little m...
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 9:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Took Rattles on a shake down run to settle in the front end. I also had a friend drive it who has been driving Model T's for a long time. He said that the bands feel good and the car feels great to drive. Noe I have to measure the Toe and make an adjustment.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: If you own a Model T Ford why?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 17288
Re: If you own a Model T Ford why?
Why do I own a T?
This is why.- Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Adjusting the Tie Rod on a 26 T
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1742
Re: Adjusting the Tie Rod on a 26 T
Thanks guys. I bought my axel from Dan who makes the inserts. He straightened it and machined the ends. The spindles are NOS. I'll check everything but I betting that those will be ok. I just wanted to make sure that the Tie Rod adjustment was correct. Thanks for the input. I do think ai was getting...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Adjusting the Tie Rod on a 26 T
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1742
Adjusting the Tie Rod on a 26 T
I'm getting ready to adjust the Tie Rod now that I've rebuilt the whole front end. The first thing I'm going to do is drive the car just down the street and back to settle everything. Then I'll check the air in the tires. Here are the steps I'm doing with the areas I'm confused about 1. Measure the ...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
I plan on going topless for a bit. Ha!!
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
- Replies: 447
- Views: 345308
Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
The car looks great!!! You can never drive a T too much. Ha!!!
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Richard,
I'm trying my best but I'm thinking the name is going to come true. Ha!!!
I'm trying my best but I'm thinking the name is going to come true. Ha!!!
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New-ish guy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2446
Re: New-ish guy
If you want to see what I did with my 1926 you can take a look at
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9508
I've tried to document everything we did to the car.
Have fun, try not to get frustrated and ask lots of questions.
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=9508
I've tried to document everything we did to the car.
Have fun, try not to get frustrated and ask lots of questions.
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Got to put these on. First I packed them with grease. IMG_7933.jpeg Then they went on the car. IMG_7934.jpeg What a difference. Now when I move the steering wheel there is hardly any play. Now for the almost bad. I was checking everything and noticed that the radius rod studs were not that far into ...
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A neat Model T video
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4130
Re: A neat Model T video
Another great video.
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A neat Model T video
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4130
Re: A neat Model T video
As they say you are a rolling car show.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A neat Model T video
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4130
A neat Model T video
This was a neat video. 2 guys in a 1915 driving around learning and driving at the same time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SZExEgLT_0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SZExEgLT_0
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just west of Luray.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1492
Re: Just west of Luray.
Yup. All over VA . Not as bad as CA but still not good.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just west of Luray.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1492
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Scott Conger suggested that I use these to keep pressure on my drag link. Ordered them from Lang's
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
- Replies: 96
- Views: 29798
Re: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of being Here?
Just about every car on the forum has mismatched parts of some sort. Hey It's a T and a good looking on at that. Welcome!!! Love it.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Well tonight was one of those nights when you think you can get something done but noooooooo. Rattles had other ideas. I put the string rod on. and found out that the cavity made for the ball was worn and had some slop in it on both ends. IMG_7911.jpeg IMG_7907.jpeg So now I have to take it apart, c...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Didn't forget to get put the safety wire on.
Looks good now. I just have to put the steering rod on and do the alignment.
Looks good now. I just have to put the steering rod on and do the alignment.
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
So close to completion. Angie came home for spring break and put the wheels on IMG_7863.jpeg She getting good at this. We've had the wheels on and off a few times. The bearings screwed on tight but the wheels spin freely. I also used some straps, 2x4, come along, and a chain to pull the axel in plac...
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5332
Re: Radius Rod
Well it went in with the tie down straps. Take a look at the video.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YFwLsi8iViE
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YFwLsi8iViE
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Not sure if I need a reminder to renew
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1675
Not sure if I need a reminder to renew
Got my MTFCA magazine yesterday. Sure glad they gave me a reminder to renew my membership. Ha!!!
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5332
Re: Radius Rod
This car had incorrect spindles from earlier car, then you replaced with the proper 1926-27 ones which lowered the axle, correct? Was the wishbone also replaced or the mounting ears bent to compensate? Is this what your talking about? To compensate for the early perch with over the axle wishbone? A...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5332
Re: Radius Rod
Thanks Norm. I'm going to roll it back and forth a few times then check everything.Norman Kling wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:44 pmAfter you get it all in place, be sure to check the castor of the wheels. The bottom of the axle should be ahead of the top of the axle. See the books for the correct angle.
Norm
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5332
Re: Radius Rod
Thanks everyone. I put the car back down and the ball was a lot closer to the correct position. Then my wife and I got in the car and Angie looked at the ball as we got in and it moved up but not back. I'm going to get two tow straps and place them where the radius rod attaches to the axel then run ...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5332
Re: Radius Rod
This car had incorrect spindles from earlier car, then you replaced with the proper 1926-27 ones which lowered the axle, correct? Was the wishbone also replaced or the mounting ears bent to compensate? No the spindles were correct 26/27 I switched them out for NOS 26/27's. The radius rod is the sam...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5332
Re: Radius Rod
Have you tried putting some weight into the body to lower the frame so that the wishbone is more level with the axle to the crankcase? Even getting someone or people to sit in the front seat, might help. Norm I will have to try that. I will also carefully ask my wife to sit in the car. I might have...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius Rod
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5332
Radius Rod
The last time I attached the Radius Rod to the oil pan I had a bit of difficulty but someone suggested to use a jack to push it in and I was able to get the ball to connect. This time It looks as if the whole axel has to move back about an inch. Take a look at the video and you can see what it's doi...
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Timing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1541
Timing
Don't forget to advance your timing this weekend. Ha!!
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Gang around my’24 Touring
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1720
Re: The Gang around my’24 Touring
Wait is that Kalamity Dick? Should this be part of the big post in off topic? Cool photo.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Tonight's job was repacking the wheel bearings. I had done this already when I first drove the car but sense I had the wheels off, and you can never have too much grease I packed them again. IMG_7755.jpeg My expensive tool for knocking out the grease seal. I should write SnapOn on it. Ha!! IMG_7753....
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
- Replies: 53
- Views: 15583
Re: Steve Jelf is home safe and sound
This is the best post all night.
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2774
Re: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
Sorry, I gave the wrong orientation of the dimples in the top of the perchases. They should be toward the back of the axle. Hope no one puts them on the way I first posted. If your car tends to pull to the side as you drive it, be sure to check this important step. Also check the alignment by the b...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2774
Re: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
See this diagram for proper perch orientation. The axle should lean back to give the proper caster angle. The nuts and studs that clamp the wishbone ball should be wired together, do not use cotter pins because the studs could still back out. Oh Yes we have proper lean. I think it's leaning back be...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2774
Re: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
There should be a thin About 1/4 inch thick pad between the crossmember and the spring The spring should have a bolt with a square head which sits high enough to go through the pad and the frame. This will pad the frame from getting twisted and cracking from metal fatigue. The nuts are then tighten...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2774
Instaling the front axel Do I have the steps correct?
I'm finally getting to put the axel in. Thanks to Scott I'm making sure to line up the square blot on the spring with the square hole on the frame. Here is what I plan to do to get the car on it's own wheels so as not to stress anything 1. Took the spring off and made sure the square bolt lined up w...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS 1912 Model T Touring Sale pending
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3315
Re: FS 1912 Model T Touring $24,500
Now that's a nice car.
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:07 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 33645
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:30 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 33645
Re: What's your MODERN? :)
Well not Fords But mine is a Dodge Charger SRT and my wife has a Dodge Challenger 6 Spd
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-27 rear brakes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2172
Re: 26-27 rear brakes
From what I've read the new linings are thicker than the originals. I had to sand mine to get them to fit. Of course check all the stuff written above but I bet you'll have to sand them down a bit.
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
This is what I love about this forum Scott Conger just sent me an e-mail with the following: "It has nothing to do with measuring or eyeballing...either the square bolt head in the spring goes through the square hole in the front crossmember or it doesn't." I told him "Thanks Scott!! I’ll take it do...
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Well I'm almost there getting it in and centered. I used a square and some tape to make sure I got the spring in the center of the frame. IMG_7732.jpeg I think I'm going to loosen up where the spring attaches and then use the floor jack to get the wishbone ball in place and wired together. This will...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4359
Re: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
I used new bolts as well.
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4359
Re: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
It's in the engine Book. But here is a video of what we did. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p220qHzTJRw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8jDPK04Cgk Using the torque wrench. We did 20 then 30 then 55 pounds per the book. After you run the car you will have to torque them again. Make sure that you cl...
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Starting to go together. IMG_7719.jpeg IMG_7720.jpeg A video of the sanding of the spindles to get it all to fit. https://youtu.be/IfOguP5vmlg So much smoother now that it's all new. Well new bushings. That's supposed to be a fairly tight fit. If you had cleaned the paint off of the spindle arm it ...
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Starting to go together.
A video of the sanding of the spindles to get it all to fit.
https://youtu.be/IfOguP5vmlg
So much smoother now that it's all new. Well new bushings.
A video of the sanding of the spindles to get it all to fit.
https://youtu.be/IfOguP5vmlg
So much smoother now that it's all new. Well new bushings.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: an AI poem . . .
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1623
Re: an AI poem . . .
Here's my haiku for the night.
T Ford needs restored.
Now where did I put my wrench?
Drive to a show...go.
Ha!!!!
The AI one is much better.
T Ford needs restored.
Now where did I put my wrench?
Drive to a show...go.
Ha!!!!
The AI one is much better.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
- Replies: 598
- Views: 324109
Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Just some more painting today. All the little stuff. I'll be sanding the spindles to get the wheels to fit as well as the steering arms.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6847
Re: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
So happy you got this car! We all know it's in good hands. Congratulations!!!!
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
- Replies: 37
- Views: 6847
Re: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
Someone named Mark just got a neat car for a little over 14700.00