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Hi Art, I'm not an expert but am tuning coils to TTF. I typically adjust between 2 and 3 ms and usually within 0.1ms. I had one set that started about 4 ms and I tuned them down to 2.4 ms.

John

Mike, thanks for the reply. Attached is the screen shot. I am using an Arduino based DIY TTF tester, based on the forum postings. Currently the multi spark is not working as I need to add some EMI shielding. I have refurbished the 3 other coils that came out of a relatively untouched 1913 coil box w...

I have an original 1913 coil that I cannot figure out. Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated. Windings measure OK: 3.62 k Ohm New capacitor: just put in Electrical connections measure: OK When tested No spark TTF = 0.35ms Imax = 22A Any thoughts on the problem, what to try or how to fix ...

I used Stoner Radiator in Quarryville PA for my brass 1913 radiator. Jack did a nice job soldering up cracks and cleaning the radiator.. He is familiar with Model T radiators. Jack Stoner 717-284-4512. 1018 Lancaster Pike Quarryville PA. 17566.

John

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Hi Tim, thank you for your email. I'd be happy to buy one from Lang's but Lang's is out of stock and the producer may not be making more. If the producer reads this and has one for sale (even without the lens) please let me know.

Thanks, John

Wanted to buy Brass Stop / Tail Light. Like the picture or other simple design.

pm is a private message sent via this system. You find it by your log on name. I sent you one as well.

Can you please explain or give more information?

If using a grease gun, how do you know when to stop? Also if overfilled where does the extra grease go?

Thanks, John

Steve, that worked. I added as 1280 x 1280 and they uploaded fine. Thanks for the help. Added a 1913 Touring and 1912 Torpedo.

John

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I tried to upload images today and get the following error. While uploading “1912 Torpedo.jpeg“ the following error occurred: » PHP_SIZE_OVERRUN You must enter your path and filename File size is 4.5 Mb. I'm using a MacBook Pro. Any suggestions on how to correct this and add to the gallery? Thanks, ...

Do you have the lid?

Hi Matt, Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate what you Luke and others have done. the display is an oled display from adafruit.com. Cost is about $35. Can be cheaper from other suppliers. I’ll get my do to add more details.

John

I used a shop coat from red cap and winged ford logo from mtfci.

Luke, thank you for your reply and all your work on the FACT Tester. Yes, I put in two bays, one for standard size and one for the larger early 1913 coils. Mike thank you for your reply. I really appreciate your work and enjoyed your MTFCA seminar. If my calculations are correct +- 1 degree = +- 0.1...

I just finished my FACT Coil Tester. Many thanks to Matt and the others on the forum that contributed to this thread and made it possible to build one. I modeled the case based on a period buzz box. I build two coil bays, one for standard coils and one for larger 1913 coils. My son did the electroni...

I’m in need of 12 capacitors.

John Trout
Tjtrout462@gmail.com

My 1912 Torpedo and 1913 Touring with standard coils and NH carburetors do this as well in the summer. There are some earlier threads discussing this for early cars. I have had luck with advancing the throttle as I turn off the car and pulling gas into the cylinders.

Car is sold. Thank you MTFCA.

For sale: 1923 Model T Runabout. August 1923, 8,158,549. Restored in 1994 with engine professionally rebuild by Schwalms. I have owned since 2014. Looks very good and runs great. Has one man top and slant windshield. Very reliable, fun to drive. New tires, and rebuilt generator. Old hardware for Pic...

Larry is a good guy. Very knowledgeable and talented. I’ve gotten a number of plates and a couple of restorations from him.

John

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John trout

Mike I would love to hear about point tension and cushion spring adjustment on time to fire and double sparking.

John

I’m interested.

John

I appreciate the comments from folks knowledgeable about coils. I'm planning to use the coils in my 1913 touring. I currently have 4 screw brass tops in it with an original coil box. I will likely replace the capacitors and replace the points with new ones in order to save the old points.

Hi Dave I believe the 4 screw design change was in May of 1915. I think also the size of the coil and the location of the contacts also changed.

I recently acquired what appears to be an original undisturbed 1913 KW coil box with coils. It appears to have been sleeping for a very long time, maybe 100 years. The coils are 6 screw with flat "blued" brass tops. The box has original finish and KW instructions in the lid. It was interesting to se...

John Dow, sent you a PM.

Make that 9:00 AM.

The parade will be on abc tv nationally starting at 9:00 eastern time. There will be cars from the Delaware and valley forge model t clubs. The cars are #5 in the parade line up.

I have an early 13 that takes the larger coils. I run the later standard size coils with copper tabs soldered on the contacts so that they make contact with the coil box. I also use a 3 wood shims between the coils.

Matt, very cool and nice work. I would be very interested in building one and trying it out. Would you be willing to share a description of parts, design etc either on the forum, or privately via email or PM?

Best Regards, John

Wanted to buy good working order transmission band adjustment racket wrenches: Ford 5Z-829 or 5Z-324, or Mossberg 645.

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Thanks, John Trout

Daren, here is another option to consider. I have a 1913 with an original KW coil box. I use later more modern coils with brass strips soldered to the contacts and wood spacers in the coils box. See 2 pictures: 1) the coils in the box with spacers. 2) 3 coils: later one, 1913 one with lower contacts...

Here is lily ready for a ride in the ‘23.

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Wanted to buy the small arm on the side of a black carbide generator that tightens the top to the bottom.

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