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by nicklm
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Balance
Replies: 22
Views: 1036

Re: Balance

Allen, We have balance beads in the tires and that didn't seem to help. And no we did not repurchase Universal tires to replace the original ones. The supplier said we could buy new ones only to find the new ones are with the same problem. Didn't like the odds. Rather get a better tire and not have ...
by nicklm
Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New demountable clincher rims
Replies: 5
Views: 325

Re: New demountable clincher rims

We tried to fix a "balance" problem on or 26 touring and rebuilt the wooden wheels with no luck. Got a set of wire wheels but still had a problem. New spindles and the problem was still there. Next we jacked up the car and spun the front wheels. The front had two new tires, Universals, only to find ...
by nicklm
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Balance
Replies: 22
Views: 1036

Re: Balance

We thought we had a balance/wheel problem with our 26 touring. Rebuilt the wood wheels and could not make them work and changed to wire wheels. Still had the problem and replaced the spindles to find that was not the problem also. Come to find the tires were the problem. If you take jack up the car ...
by nicklm
Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Little helpers
Replies: 5
Views: 381

Re: Little helpers

We recently reinstalled our rebuild motor in our T. The rebuilder told me that if you turn the universal so there is a corner at the top, it would be easier. It was a good suggestion, and worked well.
The pictured tool would keep your fingers our of harms way and may be better solution.
Nick
by nicklm
Mon Feb 26, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1924 model T carburetor mixture adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 656

Re: 1924 model T carburetor mixture adjustment

Tinman, I first purchased our T in 62 near San Fernando, CA. My idea was that you could not keep an old car without restoring it. No one kept a barn find as it was, I thought. The car came completely apart. Well Uncle Sam thought I needed to go to FL for a few years. Then flight school was higher up...
by nicklm
Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strange hole in wire wheel hub
Replies: 6
Views: 577

Re: Strange hole in wire wheel hub

If you have a mounting for a spare in the middle of the back of the car, it could be for a wire for a stop light.
by nicklm
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Don't flame me. Looking for backfiring assistance.
Replies: 19
Views: 830

Re: Don't flame me. Looking for backfiring assistance.

If you want to check the valves in #4, you can remove the spark plug to see if the intake or exhaust valves are not working. If the intake valve is not closing, #3 would not give any power as well. This has happened to us when the #4 intake valve retainer failed. If either intake valve fail, both 3 ...
by nicklm
Sun Jan 07, 2024 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Float for gas gauge.
Replies: 7
Views: 455

Re: Float for gas gauge.

Jim,
Thanks for the suggestion. i will look for a brass or other hollow ball. It has worked for years and now decided to leak. This ball will make it easier to read.
Nick
by nicklm
Sun Jan 07, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Float for gas gauge.
Replies: 7
Views: 455

Float for gas gauge.

We have been lucky to have found an accessory gas gauge for our T and used it for years. It has started to leak and will need to be resealed. It is a glass tube that is near the passenger door hinge on our 26 touring. Our gas tank is below the windshield and the gauge has worked well. Since it will ...
by nicklm
Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New T owner, wanted to share my project
Replies: 45
Views: 2005

Re: New T owner, wanted to share my project

Michael, Great to read your progress and what a great car. I had a Model A in college in lower Vermont in the 60's to discover the battery could keep the car running and during the winters of 30 degrees below, the crank was the answer to start. The T and the A both start great in the winter after yo...
by nicklm
Mon Oct 09, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: SPOTLIGHT/WIPER INSTALLATION
Replies: 4
Views: 296

Re: SPOTLIGHT/WIPER INSTALLATION

Jim, Thank you for the suggestions to attach to the dash light, it is a great way to attach and disconnect as the light is needed. Our light does not move off of the mounting and will tilt or swivel only. Your light is more versatile than ours. Dan, Your suggestions to attach the wires for the light...
by nicklm
Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: SPOTLIGHT/WIPER INSTALLATION
Replies: 4
Views: 296

SPOTLIGHT/WIPER INSTALLATION

We have a Stewart spotlight with a convex mirror on the back, attached to our 1926 Touring that is mounted on the windshield driver side post. Does anyone have an original instruction sheet for the wiring? The cloth covered wires are long enough to go to the wire terminal on the firewall but there i...
by nicklm
Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rough on magneto
Replies: 21
Views: 666

Re: Rough on magneto

I had a similar issue when our 26 motor was rebuilt. Ran well on battery and rough on mag. One of the terminals wires on the block on the firewall was loose. Missed some on mag but better on battery. After tightening, it ran well on mag. It was a simple check to tighten all the screws for a good con...
by nicklm
Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What's the Secret to a Quiet T?
Replies: 25
Views: 1332

Re: What's the Secret to a Quiet T?

Our t has been changed to a stainless steel muffler. The exit for the tail pipe is down toward the road. This makes the sound louder because of the street returning the sound. It is obvious when we go over a steel grating on a bridge. You may want to check and make the exhaust from the muffler go st...
by nicklm
Sun Jul 23, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: DELIMA - MOTOR MISSING on 3 & 4
Replies: 3
Views: 260

DELIMA - MOTOR MISSING on 3 & 4

I posted that 3 & 4 cylinders were not working but 1 & 2 working well. Not the head gasket with 50 pounds of pressure in all 4 cylinders. Strong spark on all 4 cylinders. Intake manifold not leaking. All cylinders and valves going up and down from sparkplug hole examination. I took all of the sugges...
by nicklm
Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Spark at the Plugs / Lost my Screw Driver Holder
Replies: 7
Views: 641

Re: Getting Spark at the Plugs / Lost my Screw Driver Holder

I agree with art m. I had a Model A for many years and the condenser would be the most likely problem with heating up and failing. The single coil would be next, I think.
Nick
by nicklm
Sun Jul 16, 2023 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: DELIMA - MOTOR MISSING on 3 & 4
Replies: 15
Views: 869

Re: DELIMA - MOTOR MISSING on 3 & 4

Thank you all for replies. I think I have looked at most all that have been suggested and I have: Examined all plugs and changed positions, looked at sparking outside of the cylinders and for the most part seem same as normal. Plugs stayed clean. Changed positions of all coils with same results. 3 a...
by nicklm
Sun Jul 16, 2023 4:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: DELIMA - MOTOR MISSING on 3 & 4
Replies: 15
Views: 869

DELIMA - MOTOR MISSING on 3 & 4

We recently took our 1926 Touring into the Safety Harbor 4th of July parade. Car ran great about 10 miles there and nearly back. Best the car had run for years with new plugs, timer, one rod replacement, head gasket, starter and oil change. After the failure of #3 and #4 cylinders to run the car was...
by nicklm
Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Serial Number Stamping.
Replies: 40
Views: 2288

Re: Serial Number Stamping.

Our 26 touring that was made in early August of 25 (by the motor number) and does not have a number on the frame. There is a mark on the rear cross member on the passenger side of a large "B". In the top part of the B there is a letter "M" and in the bottom of the B there is "C" and an "O". What com...
by nicklm
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Curse of the Split Rim
Replies: 21
Views: 1449

Re: The Curse of the Split Rim

We had mounted 4 Universal tires on our 26 years ago and needed to have 2 replaced. The new Universal tires were extremely difficult to mount. It was as if they were too small diameter. But after using the 3 position spreader and bending it, the tires went on. After mounting and using the tires we f...
by nicklm
Sun Jun 18, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hogsheads retrieval toll for the simple minded!
Replies: 5
Views: 657

Re: Hogsheads retrieval toll for the simple minded!

I have thought that there is a way when removing the transmission cover to make an attachment to be like a tag to go on one of the bolts next to the lock washer large enough to have printing. A message to say, "REMOVE KEYS" plus "FILL CAVITY WITH RAGS", on the tag. It can be added to the bolts that ...
by nicklm
Sat Jun 10, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator mounting, can't do it or I don't know what I'm doing
Replies: 29
Views: 1842

Re: Radiator mounting, can't do it or I don't know what I'm doing

Note that the pic showing the screwdriver to hold the flat plate that the stud screws into has 4 or 5 layers of spring. Your spring seems to have 7 or 8 layers. Too much spring?
by nicklm
Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator mounting, can't do it or I don't know what I'm doing
Replies: 29
Views: 1842

Re: Radiator mounting, can't do it or I don't know what I'm doing

i think there are two lengths of studs that are used for the installation. You should check that you have the right length as well as the spring measurements too.
by nicklm
Mon May 22, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Universal tire wobbel
Replies: 9
Views: 760

Re: Universal tire wobbel

The wheels are newly powder coated metal. The beads are seated and looked as they should. Holding a stationary object against the tire tread, it will rub all the way around except for an area about 6 inches long. I will probably look for a shop that will cut down the tread to meet the lowest area. I...
by nicklm
Mon May 22, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Universal tire wobbel
Replies: 9
Views: 760

Universal tire wobbel

We installed two Universal tires on our 26 touring some time ago and have been trying to get the front end to feel right. Changing the king pins to new and looking over the various parts, we could not control the vibration while driving. Took some time to discover the two front tires are not round. ...
by nicklm
Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Severe front end shake? Shackles?
Replies: 25
Views: 2143

Re: Severe front end shake? Shackles?

Most all have good suggestions but here may be another place to look. We recently had the king pins replaced at a club meet, as they had some play. The car still had a shimmy when driven. Continued to look. The Universal tires on the two front wheels were replaced a while ago. Thinking that they may...
by nicklm
Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Potential causes for warm start difficulty
Replies: 19
Views: 1558

Re: Potential causes for warm start difficulty

You might try using another carburetor, if available, and see if it has the same issues. Float level, leaking valves or air leaks may all play part in the gas issues. All seem to have a specific or different way to deal. Good luck. Try dealing with another club member to borrow a carb, if you don' h...
by nicklm
Sat Nov 05, 2022 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ignition backfire
Replies: 39
Views: 2942

Re: Ignition backfire

You might run the car in the dark at night or in an enclosed garage. Look under the hood at the wires for all of the plugs. On our 26 the high voltage plug wires were close to the low voltage wires and the spark was going across from high to low in a place where they touched. I did not discover this...
by nicklm
Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Using Ospho
Replies: 20
Views: 2062

Re: Using Ospho

My experience with Ospho started years ago and when our 26 was stripped to bard metal in California it sat for a few years with no rust. It came to FL in 70's and started to rust as it passed over the state line. Rust stopped with Ospho and it provided the primer for painting. The fenders, splash pa...
by nicklm
Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: finish the build or part it out
Replies: 12
Views: 1537

Re: finish the build or part it out

I don't know how close you may be to a school with a mechanical education shop but you may suggest they put the car together with a share of the sales price for the completed car when sold. Even a model T club may be an avenue to look into. I would prefer to have a complete car from original with pa...
by nicklm
Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Death of the Model T Hobby?
Replies: 62
Views: 5825

Re: Dearh of the Model T Hobby?

I know I am not as articulate as most, but believe quite a few are posting that things are not the same as in the past. The hobby will persist as long as there are people that want to tinker with these great parts of history. Stories of how it all came about, what you do to solve the unusual issues ...
by nicklm
Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: seal for front of pan
Replies: 6
Views: 1085

seal for front of pan

We have a 1926 improved touring. The front seal for the crankshaft does not seal. The hood, motor and firewall gets covered with spots of oil. Is it possible to fix this seal with the motor in the car? If yes, how?
by nicklm
Wed Jun 29, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire change and Roof Patch
Replies: 17
Views: 1830

Re: Tire change and Roof Patch

I am not trying to defend the people that mounted the new tires, but I have owned my T since early 60's and used the spreader. Changing the tires hasn't been easy but the last new Universals did not fit as in the past. It seems that the new ones were smaller diameter and very difficult. We now have ...
by nicklm
Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: running on mag is problematic
Replies: 10
Views: 1550

Re: running on mag is problematic

I had the same kind of a problem and found that it was a loose screw on the terminal block on our fire wall.
Tightening the screw corrected the mag skipping. If could be something simple too.
by nicklm
Sun Feb 27, 2022 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T-3456 Park Pawl.
Replies: 14
Views: 2021

Re: T-3456 Park Pawl.

Our 1926 touring needed the quadrant and pawl replaced, i thought. I bought both and went to a workshop for a couple of our clubs here in Florida, and they thought it was easier to bolt the quadrant to the frame after grinding off the rivets (only 2 on the 26) and welding up the worn pawl (as we did...
by nicklm
Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1920/21 Touring dating question
Replies: 29
Views: 2744

Re: 1920/21 Touring dating question

Our car was TITLED in CA as a 1925 since it was made in August of 1925. However it was the new and improved Ford. I tried to have it registered in FL as a 1926 since it had the gas tank under the windshield, etc., and have a 1926 historic FL plate. The DMV told me to go to the Ford dealership and ha...
by nicklm
Fri Nov 26, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 engine missing ??
Replies: 39
Views: 4088

Re: 1926 engine missing ??

In the past, for many years, I drove a Model A and there could be a problem with the condensers failing and even a new one could have a problem. You may want to replace the condenser to see if it could be the problem.
Nick
by nicklm
Thu Nov 11, 2021 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Problem
Replies: 24
Views: 3095

Re: Magneto Problem

Did you find an answer to the problem?
by nicklm
Sun Nov 07, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Problem
Replies: 24
Views: 3095

Re: Magneto Problem

A little while ago we had our motor taken apart since we needed valve work and other issues fixed. We added a higher compression head and all went well and it ran very good on magneto, for a while. The car did run well on battery and started to falter on mag. As you did, we looked everywhere, I thou...
by nicklm
Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedometer gear on metal spoke wheel
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: Speedometer gear on metal spoke wheel

Thanks, Andy. Could you post a pic. to see what you have done? I can get an idea of what or how to make something work out.
I appreciate your help.
Nick
by nicklm
Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedometer gear on metal spoke wheel
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Re: Speedometer gear on metal spoke wheel

Thanks Russ. Does anyone on the form have this part and willing to trade/sell?
I appreciate any help.
Nick
by nicklm
Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedometer gear on metal spoke wheel
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

Speedometer gear on metal spoke wheel

We have a 1926 improved touring. We are changing our wooden wheels to the metal spoke wheels. The gear that is attached to the wooden wheel has screws into the wood. How is this gear attached to the metal hub? Is there another gear or a method to attach this gear to the hub? Thanks for any help. Nick
by nicklm
Mon Aug 16, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A slight Miss in my motor when it's running
Replies: 17
Views: 2727

Re: A slight Miss in my motor when it's running

We were having an occasional miss when driving that seemed to be at random, we changed our spark plugs. Cleaning the timer was next when we discovered an "occasional spark" was visible at the coil box. This is a "new and improved" car as well. The high voltage wires from the box to the plugs had a s...
by nicklm
Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: model t front axle
Replies: 19
Views: 2951

Re: model t front axle

I opened the post from TRDxB2 and in part of it showed the restoration of a 1968 Rolls Royce. What a great story from junkyard to almost completed car over a 2 year period. We did the same thing with a 1969 4 door over 20 year plan. Thanks for posting it was great to see. Wish we had seen it in earl...
by nicklm
Fri Aug 13, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13mm On a Model T - REALLY?
Replies: 26
Views: 3521

Re: 13mm On a Model T - REALLY?

Just a suggestion, why not take a bit off 3 sides and bring it down to 1/2 inch with a file or wheel. A little finishing you (others) may never know it wasn't 1/2 inch to begin with.
Nick
by nicklm
Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Unexpected consequences
Replies: 5
Views: 1595

Unexpected consequences

We have a 1926 New and Improved touring and it had an occasional skip. I thought it was time to clean the plugs and timer. Removing the plugs there was a carbon build up. I cleaned off the carbon with acid thinking it would come out cleaner than any other way. Completed the cleaning and installed th...
by nicklm
Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Factory/Dealer Options
Replies: 21
Views: 3371

Re: 1927 Factory/Dealer Options

We have a 1926 touring that was made in Aug of 25. I bought it in CA in early 60's with several options. Vacuum Wiper, rear view mirror, bumpers, break light and an unique "Start-o-matic". I have posted years ago asking for any directions that anyone may have for this unit with no luck. This box att...
by nicklm
Sun May 30, 2021 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Accessory Vacuum wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 1354

Re: Accessory Vacuum wiper

Dropacent, Rich,
Thanks for the info and the pic gives what I need. We don't drive the car in the rain but it is good to have things in working order just in case. And it is nice to have the accessory. I will complete tomorrow. Really appreciate your help.
Nick
by nicklm
Sun May 30, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Accessory Vacuum wiper
Replies: 5
Views: 1354

Accessory Vacuum wiper

When I got our 26 touring it had many accessories and I can't remember how the vacuum line was routed from the manifold to the wiper motor. This came apart in early 60's and I have trouble remembering what happened last week. I would like to reinstall the wiper. Does anyone have this wiper or anythi...
by nicklm
Fri May 14, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Berg's Radiator Neck
Replies: 20
Views: 3474

Re: Berg's Radiator Neck

We had the same issue when we installed a larger winged moto meter on our radiator. The neck came loose and needed to be reattached. It was not easy to hold the neck to the top of the radiator and the only way I could make it work was to silver solder 3 spots around the neck for strength and fill in...
by nicklm
Sun Jan 24, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Very long ride
Replies: 10
Views: 2502

Re: Very long ride

I envy you for your planned trip. I took a Model A across US from Vermont to CA in 1960. This was a 2 car trip, my 1931 Roadster and 1929 Touring. It was about one month trip. Every stop was a car show along 66 before interstates were available. Lately I discovered that if you get the right person (...
by nicklm
Thu Dec 03, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How well will a carport protect our Ts?
Replies: 21
Views: 3413

Re: How well will a carport protect our Ts?

I think it will depend on the moisture in the air where you live. Here in Florida it is very humid and a car cover will trap the humidity. Our car, 1926 touring, was in the driveway, cloth covered, for a month while we did the spokes on our wheels. First the wrong spokes delivered returned and the p...
by nicklm
Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New spoke assembly - again
Replies: 4
Views: 1493

Re: New spoke assembly - again

Yes the thin nuts are used but can not get threads to go thru. If I tighten any more they strip out. This happened on another wheel.

Thanks for your response.
by nicklm
Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New spoke assembly - again
Replies: 4
Views: 1493

New spoke assembly - again

I think I did everything right on the assembly of the rear wood wheels on our 26 wheels. I used a press like Steve Jelf shows in his video. All seems to be right. The hub and flange are tight against the spokes. The break drum is tight against the hub. When the bolts go thru there is not any thread ...
by nicklm
Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New spoke assembly
Replies: 3
Views: 1455

New spoke assembly

I have new wood spokes for our 1926 Touring. I am trying to get them into the fellow but it is taking great force to get them in the proper place. There are a couple of spaces between the spokes at the center. How do I get them rotated to fit flat against each other? They seem to need rotation a lit...
by nicklm
Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: wood spoke paint?
Replies: 6
Views: 2015

wood spoke paint?

We are installing new spokes in all of our wheels in a 1926 touring. What prep work and paint should be used? Thanks for any help.
Nick
by nicklm
Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: wood spoke paint?
Replies: 5
Views: 1640

wood spoke paint?

We are installing new spokes in our wheels in a 1926 Touring. What prep and paint should we use. All will be black when finished.
Nick
by nicklm
Thu Aug 13, 2020 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New to Forum and Model Ts
Replies: 58
Views: 9387

Re: New to Forum and Model Ts

Lisa, Your discussion has brought back many memories. My first car was a 1931 Model A, roadster in Conn. I finished high school and then college in Vermont and drove it to Calif. There in San Fernando, I found a 1926 touring and bought it. Having experience with 4 cylinder Model A, I thought this co...
by nicklm
Sat Jul 18, 2020 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Top install question
Replies: 30
Views: 7304

Re: Top install question

In the years past I covered a compound curved dash on a '55 Thunderbird with a very far aftermarket home made vinyl cover. It looked somewhat like the top covering material in this post. To make the vinyl conform to the metal, the dash and the vinyl were covered with "Ply-o-bond" glue. It partially ...
by nicklm
Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just Got My First T, Need Some Advice
Replies: 122
Views: 20249

Re: Just Got My First T, Need Some Advice

Brendan, Welcome to the club. You will get great entertainment from all of the things T related. Great advise above from all who want to help. Your T may have been wired by an A owner and the polarity of the FORD batteries over the years have changed a few times. Reversing the battery MAY require th...
by nicklm
Sun Jun 21, 2020 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto problem
Replies: 22
Views: 6216

Re: Magneto problem

When we had our motor rebuilt it was installed in the car. Ran great and was started on BAT. All worked well until changing over to MAG. Motor faltered. Looked everywhere and found no problem until the little block on the firewall. It is a 26 if makes any difference. Most all of the screws were loos...