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by JTT3
Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Perfect delivery, introduction, and my dream
Replies: 9
Views: 232

Re: Perfect delivery, introduction, and my dream

Kevin as an entomologist I’m sure you’ll be able get get the bugs out of your T & buzzing around regularly! One of my professors in college was an entomologist and in the summer l worked the fields in the Delta of Mississippi, helping the farmers identify insect issues. I give him a lot of credit fo...
by JTT3
Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: POR Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 657

Re: POR Problem

Drain it, just a thought.
by JTT3
Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission issues
Replies: 26
Views: 650

Re: Transmission issues

Dan’s triple gear bearings are incredible, if you’ve decided to go that route buy his triple gear pins with the bearings. It’s really a must do unless you’re a glutton for punishment, ha!
Best John
by JTT3
Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCA number.
Replies: 9
Views: 351

Re: MTFCA number.

Erik I believe it’s on the address section sent to you on the magazine package, if not call the club & they can give it to you. Best John
by JTT3
Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Delivery Car Project Build
Replies: 162
Views: 108251

Re: Delivery Car Project Build

Mike I was going to wait to offer this but decided to forge forward. Reading all your post and feeling the frustration on things that were trial & error, I want to let you know that after careful consideration I’m willing to let you give me the body once buttoned up & painted. I know that’s a genero...
by JTT3
Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission issues
Replies: 26
Views: 650

Re: Transmission issues

So i reread your post carefully and wanted to ask several questions without jumping the shark on the builder until you know what you don’t know. You said you rebuilt the rear axle, did that include the modern pinion set up with a locking collar for the preload? Generally speaking, did you use a new ...
by JTT3
Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:53 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Knee replacement surgery. OT forum.
Replies: 6
Views: 398

Re: Knee replacement surgery. OT forum.

Jim by far the side entry laparoscopy robotic surgery for knee replacement is something to consider. The trauma is significantly reduced, spares trauma to the quadriceps and allows almost immediately getting up and moving around as part of rehab. There also is a technique where they just remove the ...
by JTT3
Mon Jul 14, 2025 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission issues
Replies: 26
Views: 650

Re: Transmission issues

If I understood what your were trying to explain is that your triple gears are moving aft toward the drums & forward towards the flywheel on the triple gear pins. Is that correct? If so you may have some issues. The triple gears are only engaged in low & reverse however if not checked for correct to...
by JTT3
Mon Jul 14, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: POR Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 657

Re: POR Problem

Hank you are spot on, Red Kote is a great product if you let it cure til it doesn’t have a strong smell to it. I have a metal funnel from a decade ago that I used to pour the Red Kote into a tank, the funnel still has the coating on it. With your military discount you can get a gallon for under $100...
by JTT3
Fri Jul 11, 2025 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henry, we have a problem!
Replies: 20
Views: 799

Re: Henry, we have a problem!

Yeah I get it Allan it’s what I was given. Thanks for the conversion. Still looking. Thanks for the input.

John
by JTT3
Thu Jul 10, 2025 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henry, we have a problem!
Replies: 20
Views: 799

Re: Henry, we have a problem!

Thanks for the information & solved. In this case I don’t want to spend another thousand to solve an issue that might be resolved for a couple hundred. Hank may have the viable solution however I have seen larger saddles with the same profile on larger cars of the era. Hoping someone has a set, if n...
by JTT3
Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henry, we have a problem!
Replies: 20
Views: 799

Re: Henry, we have a problem!

Digital Calipers, socket measured on the 90’s width on the saddle & a physical fitting that failed to seat in the saddles. Best John
by JTT3
Thu Jul 10, 2025 1:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henry, we have a problem!
Replies: 20
Views: 799

Re: Henry, we have a problem!

Larry if originals were available it would be on the T.
by JTT3
Wed Jul 09, 2025 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: question on how to adjust/test coils
Replies: 27
Views: 741

Re: question on how to adjust/test coils

Best bang for the buck are rebuilt coils by a competent professional rebuilder. It’s the only way your T will be in normal sinus rhythm. You’d be surprised how much better your T will run, even if it’s a tired engine. Like Dan said paraphrased, you could buy about $800 + of equipment plus a lot of l...
by JTT3
Wed Jul 09, 2025 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henry, we have a problem!
Replies: 20
Views: 799

Henry, we have a problem!

1910 touring, original saddles, reproduction top sockets with the following measurements: Top socket width 1-45/128" Saddle gap width 1-27/128" Now what to do? Does anyone have a pair of top saddles that have a wider gap that are the same profile? I think the early saddles are cast so heating and be...
by JTT3
Wed Jul 09, 2025 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Car transport fantastic service
Replies: 9
Views: 560

Re: Car transport fantastic service

I will 2nd Jacks thought. A few years ago Bill transported an early T to Ca. I was given updates and arrival times with conformation. Excellent!!!
by JTT3
Wed Jul 09, 2025 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Replies: 57
Views: 3800

Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910

I’m curious about the almost complete removal of Novice Collectors post. Why would they be removed? We’ve had several more contentious threads that still remain on the net & Forum. The information and help offered was sound & yes there were comments made by the OP and the contributors were somewhat ...
by JTT3
Mon Jul 07, 2025 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where's the problem?
Replies: 4
Views: 345

Re: Where's the problem?

Ockham’s razor winner. It’s most likely the problem check the connections on the back but first try moving the key slowly and see if you coils buzz. My experience with a similar situation it was the contacts inside needed cleaning & the contacts lifted a bit. Good luck, best John
by JTT3
Sat Jul 05, 2025 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For you Rajo guys, saw this on Tbay would this really fit a T?
Replies: 6
Views: 649

For you Rajo guys, saw this on Tbay would this really fit a T?

I have no connection to the part or seller but was curious about the number of intake ports & wondered how this would adapt to a T. Did Rajo have a 3 port head assembly for a T? Best John

https://ebay.us/m/UveM2n
by JTT3
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snapping noise in transmission
Replies: 7
Views: 412

Re: Snapping noise in transmission

Good suggestion Jerry. This test will take you having another person to help, that said with the rear on jack stands & the reverse engaged, not running, does rotating the engine by hand produce the same noise? If your T is equipped with a starter, power off, you may be able to hear the noise using t...
by JTT3
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Ball Cap Quandary
Replies: 18
Views: 627

Re: A Ball Cap Quandary

Jerry that could be some of it but you can see post several remarks was the first time we learned the T’s frame was lifted off the floor. With that known now the question begs for more information, Do the fourth main holes line up with the end of the hogshead/pan holes “within reason”? I must admit ...
by JTT3
Fri Jul 04, 2025 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 427

Re: Alternator noise

Is alternator in the same mounting area that the generator was located? Was your gear fully engaged with the timing gear? I’ve read about issues with a certain supplier where the shaft is short and the gear is recessed partially from the timing gear and it created a poor alignment/gear mesh.
by JTT3
Fri Jul 04, 2025 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snapping noise in transmission
Replies: 7
Views: 412

Re: Snapping noise in transmission

Somethings going on with your triple gears perhaps a foreign object getting caught in the gears during rotation of the triple gears or worse loose pins.
by JTT3
Fri Jul 04, 2025 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Ball Cap Quandary
Replies: 18
Views: 627

Re: A Ball Cap Quandary

Dan you posted it first but I was thinking the same thing, if the forth main did not go on with ease you’re looking in the future to significant engine problems. Best John
by JTT3
Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this from?
Replies: 15
Views: 926

Re: What is this from?

Any chance that some type of steam engine? Looks like a valve lever top right. Best John


Pat I thought I zoomed in to see if it was a distributor but mistakenly decided it wasn’t. Best John
by JTT3
Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 30 years ago today...
Replies: 9
Views: 1097

Re: 30 years ago today...

Keith, who are those two young folks in the picture? Wishing you and Yvonne decades and decades more fun and family get togethers.
by JTT3
Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:27 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS 21" tire flaps Pending
Replies: 2
Views: 281

Re: FS 21" tire flaps

I’ll take them
by JTT3
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Still need some help with length of drag link & tie rod on an early 1910 front axle
Replies: 4
Views: 416

Re: Still need some help with length of drag link & tie rod on an early 1910 front axle

Hey you guys with 1910’s or those that know could you please help me with the length of the tie rod & the length of the drag link. I’m trying to help a friend out that is restoring a 1910 and he needs to confirm the measurements of what he has and what is correct. Thanks in advance, John.
by JTT3
Mon Jun 30, 2025 5:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Hundredth Anniversary Ford Coca-Cola bottles.
Replies: 7
Views: 708

Re: Hundredth Anniversary Ford Coca-Cola bottles.

A shameless plug for the innovation of bottled Coca Cola lays with Joseph A. Biedenharn a candy store owner in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1894. Coca Cola later standardized the iconic bottle we all are familiar with, even today, in the early 20th century. The rights to bottle Coca Cola was sold for $...
by JTT3
Sun Jun 29, 2025 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Still need some help with length of drag link & tie rod on an early 1910 front axle
Replies: 4
Views: 416

Still need some help with length of drag link & tie rod on an early 1910 front axle

I called myself looking up these measurements but can’t find anything with the exception of a letter of change in 1912. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Best John
by JTT3
Sun Jun 29, 2025 12:21 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: ; Sold, 1912/1913 Engine block.
Replies: 2
Views: 476

Re: For Sale ; 1912/1913 Engine block.

Looks like a 12 model year block, production was till the end of September 1912, your block was cast 9/17/12 so it probably was built before the end of September.
by JTT3
Sat Jun 28, 2025 11:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5 to 1 steering
Replies: 13
Views: 778

Re: 5 to 1 steering

For me the easiest way to work the 5/1 gears in an early riveted brass head is by doing one of the triple gears at a time using yellow time saver your mileage may very. Takes about 2 hours doing it that way. Best John
by JTT3
Sat Jun 28, 2025 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Replies: 57
Views: 3800

Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910

Mr Poradsky, you’re in luck Hemmings has an opportunity for you to review a built in 1910 Model T touring. Here is the link if you’d like to review it. https://www.hemmings.com/listing/1910-ford-model-t-400141 Good hunting. Best John PS Your written syntax is very familiar. Have you posted here befo...
by JTT3
Fri Jun 27, 2025 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster
Replies: 16
Views: 1152

Re: Want to Find a Mercury, Paco, or Similar Period Correct Speedster

Steve here is a link to the classified add in the forum from the late Bob Shirley’s estate that was purchased at the auctions. It’s an early Mercury body. Hope this helps.

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=44078&p=336099&hili ... ry#p336099
by JTT3
Fri Jun 27, 2025 12:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sold Early fenders and splash aprons
Replies: 7
Views: 664

Re: Early fenders and splash aprons

George the left rear fender is for 1909/10 with the 2 butterfly mounts. Can’t really tell on the front fenders as pictured but they appear to be pre 1911 but could be later.
I check & compare with some know 09/10 fronts
by JTT3
Wed Jun 25, 2025 11:19 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted; engine block
Replies: 7
Views: 1171

Re: Wanted; engine block

Joe is spot on! We have at least (9) 26-7 blocks that are unusable without sleeving & seats & at least 3 that have no hope for repair without spending crazy money to repair.
by JTT3
Wed Jun 25, 2025 11:13 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS - .015 single lock lifters
Replies: 6
Views: 1318

Re: FS - .015 single lock lifters

I’ll take the last set
by JTT3
Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spokes - need collective wisdom
Replies: 17
Views: 1472

Re: Spokes - need collective wisdom

Jim that stuff is awesome!
by JTT3
Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Did this carbide generator blow up?
Replies: 6
Views: 1190

Re: Did this carbide generator blow up?

Herb I think you have what is left of an early Jno Brown generator judging by the wing nut locks.
by JTT3
Thu Jun 19, 2025 10:43 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Roadster top irons with canvas top $400
Replies: 7
Views: 803

Re: Roadster top irons with canvas top $750

The pivot point curve is way too beefy compared to a 23-25 & 26-27
by JTT3
Thu Jun 12, 2025 8:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Black and brass Carbide Generator
Replies: 4
Views: 1241

Re: Black and brass Carbide Generator

Pictures for my friend Larry!
by JTT3
Mon Jun 09, 2025 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KR wilson bracket identification
Replies: 2
Views: 818

Re: KR wilson bracket identification

Mechanical brake cable adjuster. Mid 30’s tool for real car folks.
by JTT3
Sun Jun 08, 2025 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 14 mm Spark Plug Recommendations?
Replies: 18
Views: 1818

Re: 14 mm Spark Plug Recommendations?

Try eBay, they come up often or try the Bosch #4003
by JTT3
Thu Jun 05, 2025 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help identifying a noise
Replies: 28
Views: 2494

Re: Need help identifying a noise

Looking at the video Is the pulley on the crank out of round or is the front of the crank bent?
by JTT3
Tue Jun 03, 2025 8:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Model t concrete truck
Replies: 2
Views: 846

Re: Model t concrete truck

Mounted on a car drive train!
by JTT3
Tue Jun 03, 2025 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 7.5 degree timing advance
Replies: 22
Views: 2115

Re: 7.5 degree timing advance

I’m thinking that since I bought those nylon timing gears years ago (probably 10 years or more) they may be questionable to run so I’ll go with Dan’s bronze ones. Unfortunately of the 5 I have of those, they are all standard not 7.5 gears. I drive quite a bit & at my health/age I’m not looking for a...
by JTT3
Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 7.5 degree timing advance
Replies: 22
Views: 2115

Re: 7.5 degree timing advance

Has the type material been changed in the nylon timing gears being produced now? I ask because I recall reading a few post about the old nylon gears having major issues in engines running a generator but not so much if a non generator motor. I’m interested in the responses selfishly because in the p...
by JTT3
Fri May 30, 2025 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 Roadster top installation
Replies: 3
Views: 609

Re: 1914 Roadster top installation

Keith you make the complex simple. Thanks for your experience & explanation.
Best John
by JTT3
Thu May 29, 2025 11:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale: set of white tires
Replies: 4
Views: 1274

Re: For Sale: set of white tires

Check your email please. Best John
by JTT3
Thu May 29, 2025 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire Ruined!
Replies: 13
Views: 1806

Re: Tire Ruined!

Bruce I agree with the majority, you’re good to go & money saved. The clinchers are named for what they do, that edge clinches under the rim lip & as long as your rim edge isn’t sharp you should get regular service out of it. Just be sure you air it up to seat it well. I listen for a small noise & t...
by JTT3
Fri May 23, 2025 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Technology needed!
Replies: 10
Views: 1453

Re: Technology needed!

Looks like a K touring
by JTT3
Fri May 23, 2025 7:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Fonts and burners fs. Sold
Replies: 1
Views: 716

Re: Fonts and burners fs

Check your email. Best John
by JTT3
Fri May 23, 2025 7:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Brass horn conduit and horn elbow fs. Sold
Replies: 1
Views: 654

Re: Brass horn conduit and horn elbow fs

I’ll take the conduit. Best John
by JTT3
Thu May 22, 2025 1:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Early brass teering wheel spider
Replies: 2
Views: 821

Re: Early brass teering wheel spider

What size?
by JTT3
Wed May 21, 2025 12:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted: Bob Scherzer KRW pan fixture tail piece
Replies: 31
Views: 3271

Re: Wanted: Bob Scherzer KRW pan fixture tail piece

Picture of what it looks like please.
by JTT3
Wed May 14, 2025 1:27 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: PENDING FS KR Wilson Pan Jig $1000.00
Replies: 8
Views: 6346

Re: PENDING FS KR Wilson Pan Jig $1000.00

Scott once you have the pan crack repaired you should have the surface Blanchard ground to insure your table surface is flat
by JTT3
Sat May 10, 2025 12:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1913 Currier Delivery Car Body
Replies: 8
Views: 2078

Re: 1913 Currier Delivery Car Body

Posting for my friend Larry.
by JTT3
Sun Apr 27, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Ruckstell
Replies: 7
Views: 1548

Re: WTB Ruckstell

Mark as usual Chaffin’s comes through.
Best John
by JTT3
Sun Apr 27, 2025 2:20 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Ruckstell
Replies: 7
Views: 1548

Re: WTB Ruckstell

They are the folks that reproduce many of the Ruckstell parts.
by JTT3
Sat Apr 26, 2025 10:50 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Ruckstell
Replies: 7
Views: 1548

Re: WTB Ruckstell

Have you tried Chaffins Garage
by JTT3
Thu Apr 24, 2025 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If you need 30x3 tires with sawtooth tread you may want to check this link Coker tire
Replies: 26
Views: 4594

Re: If you need 30x3 tires with sawtooth tread you may want to check this link Coker tire

For you folks with a law degree wouldn’t the company have to state as a disclosure the information that Brent was told by his sales rep in the advertising of the tire on sale information? I placed an order for 4 tires & paid for them. Currently they are on back order. So based on the afore mentioned...
by JTT3
Fri Apr 18, 2025 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Trying to level my frame
Replies: 17
Views: 4185

Re: Trying to level my frame

Allan both of them together, I’m in the neighborhood. I went on a diet but I wasn’t getting enough food so I went on another diet & between the two diets I’m getting enough now. I was wearing a light colored T shirt and went for a ride with my little granddaughter, when she & I got out of the T Elie...
by JTT3
Fri Apr 18, 2025 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Trying to level my frame
Replies: 17
Views: 4185

Re: Trying to level my frame

I seem to have the same problem with a 1925 pickup but it’s very random. When my daughter drives it it seems just fine, when my son-in-law drive it ditto seems level but every time I get in to it it seems to lean significantly to the left. I’ve checked all the body mounts & pan mounts, all is good. ...
by JTT3
Wed Apr 16, 2025 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A video about my engine assembly
Replies: 13
Views: 3953

Re: A video about my engine assembly

Bob nicely done! Best John
by JTT3
Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:58 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Restored Holley G carb and a high-flow aluminum intake
Replies: 4
Views: 2725

Re: Restored Holley G carb and a high-flow aluminum intake

Looks great! Almost art. Best John
by JTT3
Tue Apr 15, 2025 4:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: wtb 1910 hood straps
Replies: 1
Views: 759

Re: wtb 1910 hood straps

You may consider contacting Russ if you want new.
by JTT3
Mon Apr 14, 2025 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why can’t 21” tire flaps for wood wheels be used in 21” Ford wire wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 2784

Re: Why can’t 21” tire flaps for wood wheels be used in 21” Ford wire wheels

Dan & all thanks ever so much. Just bought new tires & flaps then decided to go with wire wheels though not correct for the model year. Looks like rim liners it is. Best John
by JTT3
Sun Apr 13, 2025 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why can’t 21” tire flaps for wood wheels be used in 21” Ford wire wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 2784

Re: Why can’t 21” tire flaps for wood wheels be used in 21” Ford wire wheels

John I googled it first before I asked the forum and basically the answer was because you can’t ha. Best John
by JTT3
Sun Apr 13, 2025 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why can’t 21” tire flaps for wood wheels be used in 21” Ford wire wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 2784

Re: Why can’t 21” tire flaps for wood wheels be used in 21” Ford wire wheels

Robert I get that but what’s the science of why it wouldn’t work? The flaps are wide enough they would still wrap the sides of the tube inside the tire to a lesser degree but not so much that the edges stuck straight up on tube instead of following the curvature of the tube against the wall of the t...
by JTT3
Sun Apr 13, 2025 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Why can’t 21” tire flaps for wood wheels be used in 21” Ford wire wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 2784

Why can’t 21” tire flaps for wood wheels be used in 21” Ford wire wheels

If the flaps/liners can be used in 21” split rims why can’t they be used for wire wheels too instead of the small rubber liner? Best John
by JTT3
Sat Apr 12, 2025 11:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Refurbished Brass E & J "1908" Tail Lamp SOLD!
Replies: 2
Views: 1257

Re: Refurbished Brass E & J "1908" Tail Lamp

Rodger sent you an email.
by JTT3
Sat Apr 12, 2025 11:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: More Misc. Free Junky Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 1528

Re: More Misc. Free Junky Parts

I’d like the drive shaft ball.
by JTT3
Fri Apr 11, 2025 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bronze Shift Lock Housing on Ruckstell
Replies: 4
Views: 1724

Re: Bronze Shift Lock Housing on Ruckstell

Richard Gould ( AKA “the Perfecto King”) can give you a wealth of info on the Perfecto but as far as the Hall Scott & Ruckstell, later Eaton, first had ads around 1920. Later in the 20’s it became Ruckstell named after the engineer that developed the design & later bought by Eaton that made rear axl...
by JTT3
Wed Apr 09, 2025 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who makes this Puller?
Replies: 6
Views: 2304

Re: Who makes this Puller?

It’s a dandy! Thanks for producing them Mark.
Best John
by JTT3
Wed Apr 09, 2025 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: International shipping to be more costly
Replies: 37
Views: 6306

Re: International shipping to be more costly

Good one LMAOROTF.
by JTT3
Tue Apr 08, 2025 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell housing
Replies: 13
Views: 2312

Re: Ruckstell housing

Muggy welding using number 77 cast iron welding rod will be stronger than the material around it.A competent welder can repair that. If you were still concerned add a truss.
by JTT3
Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell housing
Replies: 13
Views: 2312

Re: Ruckstell housing

Adam why not take the cracked Ruckstell housing to a professional welder & have them stop drill it and weld it up.
Where is it cracked?
by JTT3
Mon Apr 07, 2025 5:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB cylinder head outlet for 1915
Replies: 10
Views: 1951

Re: WTB cylinder head outlet for 1915

Well that was quick.
by JTT3
Mon Apr 07, 2025 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: International shipping to be more costly
Replies: 37
Views: 6306

Re: International shipping to be more costly

Frank thank you for the information attached for others to see & understand the math used to calculate the proposed tariffs. There will always be folks that are reactionary in their statements even though they may not be affected personally initially short term. It’s no surprise that the “major” med...
by JTT3
Fri Apr 04, 2025 11:14 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Door for E&J "1908" Right Side Cowl Lamp $25
Replies: 3
Views: 1367

Re: Door for E&J "1908" Right Side Cowl Lamp $25

Rodger how many do you have? I’ll take at least 2.
Best John
by JTT3
Fri Apr 04, 2025 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: International shipping to be more costly
Replies: 37
Views: 6306

Re: International shipping to be more costly

Tim I’m hoping, if the US & UK don’t come up with an agreement, that it will be based on the location of the company that supply’s them for retail sales. If not and it’s an aggregate of the 2 tariffs that would be a different story. I think it’s too early to tell right now. I’m sure we will get an i...
by JTT3
Fri Apr 04, 2025 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T’s
Replies: 9
Views: 2596

Re: Model T’s

Kurt great pick up on the sign. I wonder if it was a big watering hole before probation?
by JTT3
Thu Apr 03, 2025 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: International shipping to be more costly
Replies: 37
Views: 6306

Re: International shipping to be more costly

Well Dave, I’m trying to play nice in the sand box but since you seemed curious, in the USA that would have been George Washington with the Tariff Act of 1789. Besides being an “idiot”, your words, he was a surveyor, a commanding officer for two different countries, early member of the continental C...
by JTT3
Thu Apr 03, 2025 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Driveshaft & Universal
Replies: 31
Views: 5726

Re: Driveshaft & Universal

You can use a step down socket to remove the bushing just use a step down socket that will just fit into the ID of the bushing but has a shoulder slightly larger than the ID of the bushing. Insert a long carriage bolt. Put the carriage bolt through the ratchet side opening of the socket. I use a rub...
by JTT3
Wed Apr 02, 2025 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Runs great on BAT / Hit & Miss stumble on MAG
Replies: 39
Views: 8062

Re: Runs great on BAT / Hit & Miss stumble on MAG

Have you tried seeing how much end play your crank has?
by JTT3
Sat Mar 29, 2025 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Cylinder Head
Replies: 5
Views: 1895

Re: 1913 Cylinder Head

Look for square mold castings on top of the head. 1914-19 does not have them. Some 13 heads had a full date cast in them at the rear in line rear to front. Bob McDaniel’s head has that type of casting.
by JTT3
Fri Mar 28, 2025 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mystery Tool T38
Replies: 13
Views: 2997

Re: Mystery Tool T38

Could it be used to insert the electrodes on the sides of Frankenstein’s neck? Just spitballing here.
If it was bigger it seems it could be used to remove a crank pulley.
by JTT3
Fri Mar 28, 2025 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Changing tires
Replies: 13
Views: 2472

Re: Changing tires

Put the tube in first inflate the tube (low amount of air) just so it doesn’t have any wrinkles. Now put your flap in being sure to fit it on both sides of the tube. The flap should not be bulging out locate the valve stem, pinch the tire sides together where the stem is and insert it into the rim, ...
by JTT3
Thu Mar 27, 2025 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Collective Knowledge
Replies: 10
Views: 2271

Re: Collective Knowledge

Because Steve has & is collecting knowledge for reference now & in the future. Ha
by JTT3
Tue Mar 25, 2025 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coupelet Club
Replies: 37
Views: 7176

Re: Coupelet Club

I’ll see if I can get more detailed pictures of the tail light bracket.
by JTT3
Tue Mar 25, 2025 2:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Valve Job
Replies: 14
Views: 1988

Re: Valve Job

Springs are cheap buy new ones.
by JTT3
Tue Mar 25, 2025 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coupelet Club
Replies: 37
Views: 7176

Re: Coupelet Club

Love the Coupeletes, I saw this two piece tail light bracket & license plate holder & immediately thought about the unique turtle deck opening on the earliest of this model.
by JTT3
Tue Mar 25, 2025 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help. What Year is This Early Ford? "Time Sensitive".
Replies: 11
Views: 3062

Re: Help. What Year is This Early Ford? "Time Sensitive".

Straight sockets, door handles & upside down horn is interesting.
Early 1909 two pedal & two lever, I do like the top knuckles.
by JTT3
Fri Mar 21, 2025 11:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pictures from Duncan?
Replies: 10
Views: 2355

Re: Pictures from Duncan?

Thursday people began buying & getting use to the new layout at Duncan swap. Most folks did well on Thursday as deals were being made. Friday was busier yet. So much so for our group that I really didn’t have time to take pictures. I think so far that it’s going well for the first outing. Hopefully ...
by JTT3
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pictures from Duncan?
Replies: 10
Views: 2355

Re: Pictures from Duncan?

All through Thursday more vendors arrived & continued growing during the day.
by JTT3
Fri Mar 21, 2025 10:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pictures from Duncan?
Replies: 10
Views: 2355

Re: Pictures from Duncan?

Wednesday evening we started setting up.
by JTT3
Fri Mar 14, 2025 10:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????
Replies: 6
Views: 842

Re: WTB: 1912 top bow iron clamps?????

Gene what you need is a top boot!