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- Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coupelet Lamp Brackets HELP!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1111
Re: Coupelet Lamp Brackets?
My rear lamp bracket attaches to the body with two nuts, not sure if it's original or not on my 16 coupelet.
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hyatt Bearings (almost)
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2374
Re: Hyatt Bearings (almost)
What grease is best for Hyatt bearings? I've been using automotive wheel bearing grease in mine, will this suffice?
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TrueFire Coil Option
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1223
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone know the whereabouts of this car?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2995
Re: Anyone know the whereabouts of this car?
Well I have the same car sitting in my garage and I believe mine is a 16 with the port windows, so I guess the Connecticut coupelet would be a 16 also? My car looked the same when I picked it up and still looks the same except for a new top and interior. I prefer original cars over restored.
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fuel Injected t
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1252
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fuel Injected t
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1252
Re: Fuel Injected t
Definitely no hate here - I think it's neat when you can take a 100 year old engine and use it as a test bed for a project. Lots of questions - A few to prime the (water) pump :lol: : (1) How are you timing the coil system? I get the Honda syatem as a "smart coil" but you need some way to time the ...
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fuel Injected t
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1252
Re: Fuel Injected t
GM temp sensor
- Sun Jun 04, 2023 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fuel Injected t
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1252
Fuel Injected t
IMG_20230604_203416.jpg IMG_20230604_203405.jpg Some of you may have seen this on the Facebook model t page but I wanted to post a couple of photo's here also. Spent the last year and half working on this. I've been wanting to learn about DIY fuel injection for several years and finally decided to ...
- Thu May 04, 2023 11:00 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Adjustable Drill Holder - Lathe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 608
Re: Adjustable Drill Holder - Lathe
Email received, I'll contact you tomorrow.
- Thu May 04, 2023 8:10 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Adjustable Drill Holder - Lathe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 608
Adjustable Drill Holder - Lathe
I know this isn't a t part but I do know there are a few of us that are machinists, up for sale is a Somma Tool adjustable drill holder with a 3/4" shank, brand new never used. This is used when your lathe turret is off center. New these are pricey so I'll let it go for $75 plus shipping via USPS pr...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your model T in March
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4463
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in January
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4747
Re: What have you done with your Model T in January
Haven't been on the forum much lately but I've made great strides in my fuel injection project on my 16 t. Now comes the test drive phase, still a few months away while I install it on the car.
- Thu Nov 24, 2022 5:43 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: HO Train Engines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 699
Re: HO Train Engines
I finally figured out what happened to the Bachmann 0-6-0 engine, it's missing a brass contact. With it missing no voltage to motor, I checked the motor and it runs fine with jumper wires direct to the frame. I'm guessing a past owner messed with it, unfortunately its so old that I cannot get new co...
- Tue Nov 22, 2022 8:14 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: HO Train Engines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 699
HO Train Engines
This weekend I purchased an HO train setup a gentlemen purchased many years ago, everything was in boxes, no layout. The question I have is the engines are Bachmann and LifeLike? Out of the five engines that were in the boxes of HO stuff, two were steam locomotives. One was brand new in the box neve...
- Fri Oct 21, 2022 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Camping 100 years ago next year
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3101
Re: Camping 100 years ago next year
I like the sound of vintage camping, too bad I'm in California. It would be quite a drive in my 11 touring to Indiana.
- Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your model T in June?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 10491
Re: What have you done with your model T in June?
Nothing, due to high fuel prices in Commfornia I've decided to decommission my t for a few months. I have eight vehicles total so one has be put to rest for a term.
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Early Taper Leaf Spring #2
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1074
Re: Early Taper Leaf Spring #2
Got your info, give me a couple of days, thx
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Early Taper Leaf Spring #2
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1074
Re: Early Taper Leaf Spring #2
Please send me your contact information and I'll shoot you a total with shipping, thx
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 8:43 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Early Taper Leaf Spring #1
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1034
Re: Early Taper Leaf Spring #1
Sold, thanks MTFCA!
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 8:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Early Taper Leaf Spring #2
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1074
Early Taper Leaf Spring #2
Up for sale is an early front taper leaf spring. What you see is what you get. $125 plus shipping. Use 20lbs for shipping estimate. Not to be confused with #1 taper leaf for sale. IMG_20220123_163200_0.jpg IMG_20220123_163205_4.jpg IMG_20220123_163212_4.jpg IMG_20220123_163215_6.jpg IMG_20220123_163...
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 8:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Early Taper Leaf Spring #1
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1034
Early Taper Leaf Spring #1
Up for sale is an early front taper leaf spring. What you see is what you get. $125 plus shipping. Use 20lbs for shipping estimate.
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag Revival after 12vdc?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 770
Mag Revival after 12vdc?
Last weekend I was installing LED headlights in my 16 coupelet and accidentally applied battery voltage to my mag post. The result is a dead mag, luckily I have a battery installed and can run off it. Is there anyway to revive the mag without engine removal?
- Wed Nov 17, 2021 12:10 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS - Tingley Fender Flaps - NOS
- Replies: 1
- Views: 960
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How long can the T run on battery ignition ?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4526
Re: How long can the T run on battery ignition ?
Both my t's run on 12v motorcycle batteries, normal duration of driving is forty five minutes around town. I use a battery tender between trips to keep them fully charged. I have done longer trips of two hours with no issues. My mags work but they are weak, they are a backup to the batteries at this...
- Wed Aug 04, 2021 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915, 1916, 1917 coupelet owners
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1759
Re: 1915, 1916, 1917 coupelet owners
You've seen mine before but here it is. 1916 Ford model t coupelet, I've tried my hardest to leave it as Henry built it, no additives. The only non-original parts on the car is the hood (I have the original just too lazy to fix it) and the top/interior. Top and interior were done by Ernie Romero usi...
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 1:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: ACTRON III - TACHOMETER/DWELL METER
- Replies: 0
- Views: 764
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Best Spark Plug gap for running on battery?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1869
Re: Best Spark Plug gap for running on battery?
I run both my t's off a 12v battery and have no issues starting with the standard plug gap. Not even sure what plugs are in the cars, one has a Anderson timer and the other a I-timer. With the I-timer I can slowly crank the car over and it will fire right up.
- Sat Jul 10, 2021 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Photos of the 1916 coupelet I just bought.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3410
Re: Photos of the 1916 coupelet I just bought.
Send me a pm with your email address and I'll send the photos.
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915-1916 coupelet experience?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2664
Re: 1915-1916 coupelet experience?
I own a 16 coupelet and really enjoy driving "Isabel". With the top of up you get the enclosed car experience but the top also acts as a parachute and makes the car sluggish. I notice with the top down my 16 has more pep. The availability of original body parts is non existent, Ray Wells is a savior...
- Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Photos of the 1916 coupelet I just bought.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3410
Re: Photos of the 1916 coupelet I just bought.
Nice coupelet, exposing the brass trim around the headlights and kerosene lamps seems to be a fade. I have pictures of my 16 coupelet when my grandfather brought it home. The headlights and lamps were black, he removed the paint to expose the brass. Mine is back in my garage after sitting in storage...
- Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine Oil
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4874
Re: Engine Oil
I use Johnny Cash oil, works great. What is Johnny Cash oil? Johnny Cash oil is the best. Here's how it's made. First I take an empty 5 quart container from an oil change on one of my vehicles. After the next oil change I pour the left over new oil into this container. Soon it's full because I have...
- Wed Jun 23, 2021 8:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine Oil
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4874
Re: Engine Oil
I use Johnny Cash oil, works great.
- Tue Mar 09, 2021 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 319
- Views: 359899
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Matt,
Are you selling your FACT tester yet?
Are you selling your FACT tester yet?
- Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1916 Coupelet
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4397
- Wed Feb 03, 2021 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bakersfield Swapmeet 2021 in Phoenix ...a good idea.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3859
Re: Bakersfield Swapmeet 2021 in Phoenix ...a good idea.
I think its a great idea, it would get me out of Kommiefornia for a weekend.
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: UPDATE: Model Ts Attracting Model Ts in the Malibu Hills, March 13th - 15th
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2690
Re: UPDATE: Model Ts Attracting Model Ts in the Malibu Hills, March 13th and 14th
Received your emails Steve, thanks for contacting me. Friday night libations and Saturday sounds good to me. For Sunday I'm probably not the best to find a park or a scenic drive. Dennis Mattock (our club President) will be contacting you. He's lived in the area all his life and probably has a bette...
- Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: UPDATE: Model Ts Attracting Model Ts in the Malibu Hills, March 13th - 15th
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2690
Re: Model Ts Attracting Model Ts in the Malibu Hills, March 13th and 14th
I'm interested, I've been attending many "unorganized" events this past year mainly dual sport riding. I live in Ventura county and could easily drive to this non-event but concerned with the speed of traffic on highway 1 (PCH). Could trailer it down to a spot if needed. I might be able to rally som...
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Drilling steel?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4710
Re: Drilling steel?
Normally I don't bring up my profession but working in Aerospace for twenty odd years, I've discovered that Cobalt drills are the best all around bits. HSS bits are junk, anything from China is junk. Solid carbide is too brittle. Carbide insert drills are fine. Believe it or not we drill Inconel wit...
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: transmission rebuild: assymbly grease vs oil
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2195
Re: transmission rebuild: assymbly grease vs oil
In my teen years I worked at a auto transmission rebuilding shop and we'd use grease on seals and transmission oil on bushings/clutch plates. We'd build up an inventory of transmissions so some would sit for a few months before use, never an issue.
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 3:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5729
Re: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
Working on other issues at the moment, I'll just drive the car on battery for now. Thx.
- Sun Aug 30, 2020 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5729
Re: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
I don't have access to an HCCT, I do have a ECCT that i've with used with great success. Haven't had time yet to do a 1156 bulb test. Ron I sent you an email earlier this week, check your email that you sent me. Took the car out for quick trip and the car runs ok on mag but at speeds of 30mph or hig...
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5729
Re: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
Did a real quick unloaded voltage drop measurement, with the car running on magneto I get a 5vac drop in voltage at a brisk idle (15v vs 20v). I don't have a AC ammeter to check current.
- Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5729
- Sun Aug 23, 2020 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5729
Re: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
Answers to you inquires: 1. Timer - Anderson, new at the time. 2. air gap if I remember correctly between .025/.030" 3. Car was running off 12v while I performed the test, my magneto voltage results are no load at speed indicated. 4. Coil adjustment done on EECT, all coils are the same manufacture (...
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5729
Re: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
Test was without a load, yes coils set per ECCT.
- Sat Aug 22, 2020 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5729
Mag Voltage vs RPM - 1911 t
My refreshed 11 t (rebuilt mag and rechaged magnets) hasn't run as well as I think it should. So I've been running on a 12V battery and performance is excellent. This morning I took the car out and had my wife jot down mag voltage at different speeds running on 12V. Here's the result: MPH Output RPM...
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tight engine after it runs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4731
Re: Tight engine after it runs
I freshened up my 11's engine this spring. It was so tight after assembly I had to use a pry bar to turn it over fully assembled with out bands (Don't worry the forth main was in perfect alignment). I used the pry bar and just kept turning it over until gradually it loosened up enough to start it. I...
- Thu Jun 18, 2020 8:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Repro Heinze Coil Box
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3002
Re: Repro Heinze Coil Box
Shipped to TX
- Wed Jun 17, 2020 12:42 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Repro Heinze Coil Box
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3002
Re: Repro Heinze Coil Box
Got the money and I shipped the coil box today via USPS Priority mail, tracking # 9505 5066 1031 0168 3505 81
- Mon Jun 15, 2020 2:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Any way to reduce hogshead leaks thru pedal shafts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5608
Re: Any way to reduce hogshead leaks thru pedal shafts
I gave my pedal supports to one of our manual machinist and told him I need a 45 chamfer that left the o-ring .010 above the mating surface. Pure model t guess, .020 might be better who knows.
- Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Repro Heinze Coil Box
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3002
Re: Repro Heinze Coil Box
PM sent to Wayne, thx
- Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Repro Heinze Coil Box
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3002
- Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Any way to reduce hogshead leaks thru pedal shafts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5608
Re: Any way to reduce hogshead leaks thru pedal shafts
Philip don't be too discouraged with a less-than-adequate result using o-rings. If o-ring design criteria really was "chamfer the ID some, and then schmoosh them tight" like is often suggested (and some have success with), then the Parker O-ring design handbook would not be 292 pages long, it would...
- Thu Jun 11, 2020 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Any way to reduce hogshead leaks thru pedal shafts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5608
Re: Any way to reduce hogshead leaks thru pedal shafts
I did the o-ring thing to the hogshead on my 11 touring. Both on the shafts and clutch shafts (from the inside). I'm glad to report they still weep oil. A proper lip seal is a better alternative. I rebushed and used new shafts and supports. Somewhat frustrated after all the work I did.
- Wed May 20, 2020 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wood Band Install - Issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2499
Re: Wood Band Install - Issue
Which style bands are you using? You might to have to take a couple of steps back. First from what I have read, cutting the shaft for the low band is not a good idea in the aluminum hogs head, it has to do with the shaft giving better support. My OP: If you are using quick change bands, there might...
- Wed May 20, 2020 12:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wood Band Install - Issue
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2499
Wood Band Install - Issue
Tonight, I finally installed the pan and hogshead on my freshened up 11 engine. Pan went on with no issues, 4th main slides in perfectly. Next came the rebuilt hogs head. New wood bands on the drum, held together with plastic zip ties. Hogshead goes on pretty easily, let gasket sealer set up. Then I...
- Sat May 16, 2020 9:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The new I timer
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7015
Re: The new I timer
I have one on my 16 coupelet, no issues to report.
- Mon May 11, 2020 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Death Valley
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6350
Re: Death Valley
yes, they do have rules about group size. I think four vehicles and 12 people is the max. I would have to look at the rule specifically but I think that is the number of people who can camp together in one spot in the back country not the number of cars that look the same that are allowed to drive ...
- Mon May 11, 2020 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Two simple, dumb questions about the hogshead
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5014
Re: Two simple, dumb questions about the hogshead
I tried the Permatex soaked felt on my 16 a few years ago and failed miserably. Then I followed Royce Peterson's advice and put a 1/4" bead of black Permatex on the block where it meets the hogshead instead of using the felt, worked perfect.
- Mon May 11, 2020 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Death Valley
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6350
Re: Death Valley
The last weekend in March is when I normally visit Death Valley. I stay at Panamint Springs resort and ride into DV on my motorcycle, the weather can be hit or miss even in March. This year the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 scare. Just remember if we gather at Death Valley in a large group...
- Sun May 10, 2020 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Death Valley
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6350
Re: Death Valley
- Hello Linus, When you are serious about a Model T tour to Death Valley, my dad and I definitely want to join you. If you would like some help I will volunteer and also recruit other Ts to go. Lets do it. Cheers, Steven Chase PS; You are welcome to join us Post Pandemic Pioneers and 11 other Ts (p...
- Thu May 07, 2020 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early Clutch Slip Ring - Newer Drive Plate
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1290
Early Clutch Slip Ring - Newer Drive Plate
Unknown to me newer clutch drive plates do not have the keyway cut into them as the early clutch drive plates have. I had to use a newer drive plate for my 11 trans rebuild, the clutch slip ring has a slot for a keyway. The question is can I still use it or get a later slip ring?
Thx
Thx
- Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anderson Timer Manufacturer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2945
Re: Anderson Timer Manufacturer
Thank you
- Tue Apr 28, 2020 12:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anderson Timer Manufacturer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2945
Anderson Timer Manufacturer
Looking to have a couple of Anderson timers re-timed due to me bending the tabs, anybody have contact information?
Thx
Thx
- Tue Apr 21, 2020 7:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - Drivers Side Firewall Bracket - 11 & up
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3624
Re: WTB - Drivers Side Firewall Bracket - 11 & up
Please send a picture to my email, thx
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - Drivers Side Firewall Bracket - 11 & up
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3624
Re: WTB - Drivers Side Firewall Bracket - 11 & up
Should be round holes with no countersink.
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - Drivers Side Firewall Bracket - 11 & up
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3624
WTB - Drivers Side Firewall Bracket - 11 & up
Still looking for a driver side firewall bracket for my 11. PM if you have one for sale.
Thx
Thx
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
- Replies: 61
- Views: 16499
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Final dumb Magneto question for the weekend
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3781
Re: Final dumb Magneto question for the weekend
I experienced poor results using the field coil to recharge my magnets, instead I found a dedicated magnet charger through my club. Using a 12v lawn tractor battery I've recharged all of them individually then checking to see if they can lift a cast iron piston, all passed.
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Truth about Triple Gear Pins?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4897
Re: The Truth about Triple Gear Pins?
I was not planning to take the flywheel apart but I had to re-magnetize the magnets, in doing so I found two cracked magnets. So I said if I have the flywheel apart I might as well replace the pins. Either they were replaced in the 50's when G'pa rebuilt the engine or they are original from 1911. To...
- Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Truth about Triple Gear Pins?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4897
The Truth about Triple Gear Pins?
I removed the magnets from my 11's flywheel to check for cracks (found two bad ones) so I I'd like to replace the triple gear pins as they have about .001 to .0015 out of round condition. I found a set of new pins in my stash but I think they are factory size. They measure .686 at the 1/8" step and ...
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Camping with a T
- Replies: 42
- Views: 11235
Re: Camping with a T
I do quite a bit of camping with a T and as long as there are no low bridges you can stack it to the rafters with stuff, of course the more you carry the more it slows you down. The more you go camping the more you realize that you don't really need a whole lot of stuff also you come to realize tha...
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 4:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - Early (5/8") Magnets
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1322
WTB - Early (5/8") Magnets
Looking to procure four early magnets for my 11 touring. Please PM with price.
Thx
Thx
- Fri Feb 21, 2020 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Future meets the Past
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3399
Re: The Future meets the Past
I already made a prototype front switch plate for my Heinze coil box. I need to get the correct material for the production version.
- Fri Feb 21, 2020 12:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Future meets the Past
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3399
Re: The Future meets the Past
Creality Ender 3D Pro
- Thu Feb 20, 2020 8:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Future meets the Past
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3399
The Future meets the Past
I'm stuck in two times, the past and the future. While I own two model t's I work in Aerospace making high tech components. So naturally I like to apply my knowledge to the past. Last year we bought a 3D plastic printer at work to try out, at first I was skeptical that we could find a use for it. Af...
- Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag Particle Results - 1911 Crankshaft
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4962
Re: Mag Particle Results - 1911 Crankshaft
Sure I'll buy another crank as long as you want to sponsor me, not going to happen with my budget. When I picked it up the tech put it back in the mag machine and showed me the linear surface cracks, he said he found no radial cracks of any kind. I surmise they've been there for 107 years so why cha...
- Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag Particle Results - 1911 Crankshaft
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4962
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 11:10 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - Drivers Side Firewall Bracket - 12 & up
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1272
Re: WTB - Drivers Side Firewall Bracket - 12 & up
Still looking
- Sat Jan 25, 2020 8:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - Drivers Side Firewall Bracket - 12 & up
- Replies: 1
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WTB - Drivers Side Firewall Bracket - 12 & up
Looking for one drivers side firewall bracket for my t. PM if you have one to sell.
Thanks
Thanks
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26/27 Transmission Clutch/Brake Drum to Early Transmission
- Replies: 2
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26/27 Transmission Clutch/Brake Drum to Early Transmission
In the process of repairing the transmission out of my 11 touring, the original clutch/brake drum has worn lugs and I don't feel good about filing them. I do have a very nice 26/27 drum that I want to use instead. I know that I have to turn the wider drum down and use different clutch discs. What el...
- Wed Dec 25, 2019 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Christmas 2019 Light Tour - Failure
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2023
Re: Christmas 2019 Light Tour - Failure
Transmission failure, triple gears and driven gear broke due to metal fatigue.
- Wed Dec 25, 2019 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Christmas 2019 Light Tour - Failure
- Replies: 2
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- Sun Dec 15, 2019 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
- Replies: 319
- Views: 359899
Re: A new DIY electronic coil tester.
Good job with the Arduino, I like you play around with single board computers mainly Raspberry Pi's. I own the ECCT (full version) use an itimer on one my t's both excellent products. Tinkering on old cars and computers is a hobby for me.
- Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stirrup Type Door Handles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4382
Re: Stirrup Type Door Handles
I'll send you pictures by tomorrow.
Thx
Thx
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Nebraska Leather license plate Value
- Replies: 40
- Views: 11683
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stirrup Type Door Handles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4382
Re: Stirrup Type Door Handles
I have set of stirrup handles but they are steel and the mounting plates are diamond shaped.
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just hauled home 1911 runabout
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10930
Re: Just hauled home 1911 runabout
Nice find, by looking at one of your pictures is it fair to say that factory 1911 firewalls were painted black?
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Nebraska Leather license plate Value
- Replies: 40
- Views: 11683
Re: Nebraska Leather license plate Value
Interesting information, my grandfather collected Nebraska plates and there are a couple of leather plates remaining from his collection. I took pictures of them a few years back, I'll have to dig them up. My 11 touring has three 27 Nebraska plates under the front seat spring.
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chattering Brakes
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10661
Re: Chattering Brakes
My coupelet's brake chatters also, was a little concerned but I've gotten over it. I'm running kevlar linings.
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: GOOD NEWS about 10w30 motor oil
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7052
Re: GOOD NEWS about 10w30 motor oil
I've switched to straight 30w Supertech, very affordable. Don't have too much to worry about in California, temps never dip very low. I tried 15w-40 Rotella but found it was hard to crank the t over so I switched to 30Wt.
- Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: APCO Tie Rod end lube
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3032
Re: APCO Tie Rod end lube
My 11 touring that I got from my g'pa had APCO's already installed with grease fittings. Not sure if he did it (highly unlikely) but the front end is still tight after fifty years of service. I normally give a shot of grease every few months.
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 11:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for local T wisdom
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4210
Re: Looking for local T wisdom
Pull and inspect the timer, Is mixture set correctly when driving?
- Mon May 27, 2019 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: which Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5021
Re: which Oil
Rotella 30W works for me, JASO rated for motorcycles, non energy conserving.
- Fri May 17, 2019 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What timer do you use
- Replies: 43
- Views: 13269
Re: What timer do you use
My 11 has a roller and my 16 has a i-timer.
- Fri May 10, 2019 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lubricants, what do you use?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7474
Re: Lubricants, what do you use?
75w-90/140 in the diff, whatever I have on the shelf, engine get 30w Rotella, oilers get oil that's in my oil can (can be a mixture of different weights), Grease cups get Valvoline multipurpose wheel bearing grease (non disc brake).
- Tue May 07, 2019 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto Horn Diagram
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1538
Magneto Horn Diagram
Does anyone have diagram (breakdown) of a magneto horn? I believe there is suppose to be some paper gaskets but don't remember seeing them when I cleaned mine. My horn sounds pathetic.
- Sat May 04, 2019 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New floorboards painting...help!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6027
Re: New floorboards painting...help!
The floorboards in my 11 touring which I believe are original are not painted.
- Wed May 01, 2019 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What are you doing with your "T" in May
- Replies: 107
- Views: 33379
Re: What are you doing with your "T" in May
Today was finally a sunny day in Ventura county CA, took the coupelet to our local cruise night, she ran flawlessly.
- Sun Apr 21, 2019 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in April?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 39494