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by blgitn
Mon May 03, 2021 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Roadster wood diagram
Replies: 3
Views: 1450

Re: Roadster wood diagram

That did it, thanks!!
by blgitn
Sun May 02, 2021 7:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Roadster wood diagram
Replies: 3
Views: 1450

Roadster wood diagram

Good morning, I got a wood kit from a vendor for my 26 Roadster body. There are part numbers on each piece but no diagram. The paper vendors catalogs don't have any pictures. The online vendors catalogs don't have any pictures. A search of this site came up empty. Does anybody have a picture or diag...
by blgitn
Sun Mar 14, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Late '26 Touring upholstery
Replies: 34
Views: 6411

Re: Late '26 Touring upholstery

This is all great info, thanks!

I'm interested in a seamless hip pad / backrest in my 27 Roadster; will a 23-5 upholstery kit fit a 26/7?

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1920s racer
Replies: 41
Views: 8083

Re: 1920s racer

Beautiful work! I love the intake and exhaust! 😍
by blgitn
Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thinking about a homemade trueing stand.
Replies: 7
Views: 2395

Re: Thinking about a homemade trueing stand.

There's some good ideas there. Would you use a dial indicator or a simple pointer?
by blgitn
Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/27 Roadster Questions
Replies: 7
Views: 2224

Re: 26/27 Roadster Questions

dmdeaton wrote:
Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:35 pm
Yes Hank Lee’s creation 😁
Are there part numbers on those mufflers? 😃
by blgitn
Wed Jan 20, 2021 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in January?
Replies: 56
Views: 12624

Re: What have you done with your T in January?

I put a new fuel shut-off above my tractor supply sediment bowl. I'll be installing my dual-outlet exhaust manifold soon. 😊
by blgitn
Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in January?
Replies: 56
Views: 12624

Re: What have you done with your T in January?

Finishing up building a ZOOM ZOOM engine and still working the dual exhaust for Danny Deaton. IMG_5235.jpeg IMG_5234.jpeg Hank, Those are some big mufflers! Do recommend them over tractor supply variety on your speedster? Santa brought me a dual outlet manifold so I've begun planning my new system....
by blgitn
Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey in the 1960's
Replies: 9
Views: 3178

Re: Hershey in the 1960's

That's a really cool movie! Thanks for sharing!!
by blgitn
Mon Dec 07, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Same size?
Replies: 11
Views: 3076

Same size?

Are the outer front wheel bearing and the camshaft nut the same size?I

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Christmas village
Replies: 13
Views: 4258

Re: Model T Christmas village

At first I thought they were parked at 'artististic' angles too, but they're probably facing down hill for a rolling start.
by blgitn
Mon Nov 30, 2020 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: IT'S DONE, MY 1924 MODEL TT FARM TRUCK, BEEN DRIVING IT
Replies: 19
Views: 4369

Re: IT'S DONE, MY 1924 MODEL TT FARM TRUCK, BEEN DRIVING IT

"The black Iron pipe is my design to make the brake rod collapsible when I apply the rear brakes....I can use them as service brakes.... The truck stops much quicker. I also wanted to keep my brake rods in their original position, and have a backup braking connection." That's really creative! Glad ...
by blgitn
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: IT'S DONE, MY 1924 MODEL TT FARM TRUCK, BEEN DRIVING IT
Replies: 19
Views: 4369

Re: IT'S DONE, MY 1924 MODEL TT FARM TRUCK, BEEN DRIVING IT

Steve,
It's gorgeous, and ready to work! I see lots of cool accessories, but please tell us about the black iron on pipe on the brake rods...
R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: IT'S DONE, MY 1924 MODEL TT FARM TRUCK, BEEN DRIVING IT
Replies: 19
Views: 4369

Re: IT'S DONE, MY 1924 MODEL TT FARM TRUCK, BEEN DRIVING IT

Steve,
It's gorgeous, and ready to work! I see lots of cool accessories, but please tell us about the black iron on pipe on the brake rods...
R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installing tranny bands/hogs head. Bands won't sit back far enough?
Replies: 15
Views: 5077

Re: Installing tranny bands/hogs head. Bands won't sit back far enough?

Ok, thanks. I'll try to find a local, earlier hogs head for the 'spare'.

Next; nobody knows anything about the aftermarket 'Rusco' hinged bands?I

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RUSCO non-chatter brake bands
Replies: 0
Views: 859

RUSCO non-chatter brake bands

Happy Holidays to All, I'm looking for some info on these hinged bands. I have a set(?) of 3. All three have demountable ends. Two are the same, with a single hinge. The single-hinge bands have an extra detachable piece. The third has two hinges. I'm trying to learn if I have different models or if ...
by blgitn
Sat Nov 28, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installing tranny bands/hogs head. Bands won't sit back far enough?
Replies: 15
Views: 5077

Re: Installing tranny bands/hogs head. Bands won't sit back far enough?

The type of pedal installed is imaterial in the scheme of things. Both do the same job. It is the location of the shafts which is varied, to account for the different applications. Why someone would change the wider pedals for the diamond shaped earlier ones is something I cannot fathom. Allan from...
by blgitn
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Those roads we used to travel
Replies: 18
Views: 3632

Re: Those roads we used to travel

Very cool, thanks!
by blgitn
Sat Nov 07, 2020 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: muffler s - revisit...
Replies: 5
Views: 2344

Re: muffler s - revisit...

Dennis, My experience is that the style where the exhaust pipe goes through the muffler to the aft end is slightly quieter than the new style replacements, where the pipe stops at the forward end. Both those styles, with pressed steel ends, are prone to unexpected disassembly underway if you have a ...
by blgitn
Sat Oct 31, 2020 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mountain pan.
Replies: 22
Views: 5756

Mountain pan.

Happy Halloween All,

Is anyone manufacturing/selling a Horlick-style mountain pan (4-dip)? I'd like to install one on my current rebuild.
Thanks.

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Wed Oct 28, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magnets Vs. Slingers
Replies: 9
Views: 3071

Re: Magnets Vs. Slingers

Am I setting myself up for failure here? Do the brass screws fail without the magnets?

R/Roger.
by blgitn
Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 14 T lit up after a 20 year nap
Replies: 7
Views: 2310

Re: 14 T lit up after a 20 year nap

Looks great! Congratulations!
by blgitn
Tue Oct 20, 2020 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Big Timing Gear
Replies: 26
Views: 5436

Re: Big Timing Gear

Les Schubert wrote:
Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:43 pm
I’ll take the nylon gear. I’ve run various fiber and nylon gears for 48 years without a problem. But I am scrupulously careful about 100 mm cam to crank spacing and generator gear lash.
I'll keep you in mind, Les.

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Big Timing Gear
Replies: 26
Views: 5436

Re: Big Timing Gear

Ok, thanks. Steel it is! I'll check the backlash when I get it together.

Anybody need a nylon one?

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Big Timing Gear
Replies: 26
Views: 5436

Big Timing Gear

Can anybody identify the metal timing gear pictured? The number on it is: T415B and looks to be in pretty good condition. I can't locate any reference to that number.

Given the choice, would you install the used metal one of the new nylon one?

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sat Oct 17, 2020 7:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine building considerations
Replies: 10
Views: 3853

Re: Engine building considerations

On my speedster, I left out the mag ring and magnets but kept the spools on the flywheel to help fling the oil. Not sure about long term but it's worked for me since '94. On a stock T I would keep the mag ring and magnets. The momentum from the flywheel is good for the heavier car and you or the ne...
by blgitn
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: H/C pistons
Replies: 5
Views: 2191

H/C pistons

What c/r do they come in; Can you get 6:1?

R/Roger.
by blgitn
Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Forums Dead
Replies: 33
Views: 7354

Re: Model T Forums Dead

I'll go start a new one.
by blgitn
Wed Sep 16, 2020 1:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray Swap Meet, October 6-8 - What are you bringing to sell?
Replies: 71
Views: 20894

Re: Luray Swap Meet, October 6-8 - What are you bringing to sell?

Dennis Fleming wrote:
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:26 pm
I have a friend that I think is coming that has a 26-27 gas tank for sale.
I'll be looking for him! :o
by blgitn
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray Swap Meet, October 6-8 - What are you bringing to sell?
Replies: 71
Views: 20894

Re: Luray Swap Meet, October 6-8 - What are you bringing to sell?

I'll be looking for a 27 Roadster gas tank with a baffle that doesn't rattle!
by blgitn
Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Block ID
Replies: 4
Views: 1478

Block ID

I got this block last week. It's a 26/7 style. No serial. I've been researching printed and digital references but can't pin down a YOM. Can anybody help? Thanks in advance.
R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cam I.D.
Replies: 1
Views: 927

Cam I.D.

I picked up a spare engine that's had a lot of work done to it. The cam isn't marked that I can see. How do I tell if it's a stock cam or higher performance grind?

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sun Sep 06, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spare Tire Carrier Heresy
Replies: 15
Views: 3454

Re: Spare Tire Carrier Heresy

The vendors sell 'improved car' right side tail light brackets too.
Here's mine.
by blgitn
Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,
Replies: 92
Views: 28013

Re: I ALMOST GAVE UP........,

That,.. Is fantastic!

R/Roger.
by blgitn
Mon Aug 31, 2020 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray Swap Meet, October 6-8 - What are you bringing to sell?
Replies: 71
Views: 20894

Re: Luray Swap Meet, October 6-8 - What are you bringing to sell?

I'll be shopping for a useable 27 transmission. 😁
by blgitn
Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wake up call
Replies: 4
Views: 2230

Wake up call

My family found this to be quite funny. I failed to see the humor..... :lol:
by blgitn
Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Badges? We ain’t got no badges!
Replies: 35
Views: 8180

Re: Badges? We ain’t got no badges!

I fixed one up for my Roadster.
by blgitn
Tue Aug 25, 2020 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark & Gas levers
Replies: 21
Views: 7748

Re: Spark & Gas levers

D Stroud wrote:
Sun Aug 16, 2020 3:41 am
Roger, can you post a link to the you tube video? What did you use for a source of nickel? Thanks, Dave

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G-PtnwtOR24

Dave,

Sorry for the wait. Here's the link. I got the source nickel on ebay because it was easy.

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark & Gas levers
Replies: 21
Views: 7748

Re: Spark & Gas levers

Back together, waiting for re-read install.
by blgitn
Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark & Gas levers
Replies: 21
Views: 7748

Re: Spark & Gas levers

I got it back together; thanks! I did a little YouTube plating while it was apart. All you need is vinegar, salt, some nickel and a phone charger. I masked the sanded (most of) the pits out, masked the threads with some paraffin, and plugged it in. I'm pleased with the results, for a twenty dollar i...
by blgitn
Tue Aug 11, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What’s going on here?
Replies: 13
Views: 5116

Re: What’s going on here?

Sadness....
by blgitn
Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark & Gas levers
Replies: 21
Views: 7748

Re: Spark & Gas levers

Copy all: Heat, cool, pry. Heat, cool, crimp.

As luck would have it, I ran out of acetelyne before I got the first side hot. :| I'll have to refill.
I guess I put the felt anti-rattlers half way between the levers and where the rods come out of the column, right?

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark & Gas levers
Replies: 21
Views: 7748

Spark & Gas levers

Hello all,

How on earth do I get the old levers off the steering gear case and still be able to put the new ones back on?
Thanks in advance.

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Mon Aug 03, 2020 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quadrant rivets
Replies: 11
Views: 4024

Re: Quadrant rivets

The column is out of the car.
The heads are ground off the bottoms of the rivits.
I'll try drilling down a little bit.
What's the correct terminology for the notched semi-circle under the steering wheel that controls the motion of the spark and gas levers?

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quadrant rivets
Replies: 11
Views: 4024

Quadrant rivets

I'm replacing the spark and gas levers:
I've filed the heads off the bottom side of the quadrant rivets but can't seem to knock them out. Is there a secret to doing this?
Thanks in advance.
R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Tue Jul 28, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: COUNTING DOWN to LURAY!
Replies: 5
Views: 2721

Re: COUNTING DOWN to LURAY!

See you all there! :D
by blgitn
Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray
Replies: 0
Views: 1447

Luray

I'd like to contact the vendor who was selling used and rebuilt steering columns at Luray last year: is he on this forum?

Thanks,

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sat Jun 13, 2020 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drag link flex
Replies: 10
Views: 4293

Re: Drag link flex

Here are the parts I took off: The drag link is a little wavy but the tire \rod is really curved! I found a straight tie rod in the pile and I'm putting the better end and ball on it. I found a better drag link too, but it's not perfect so I think I'll reinforce it anyway. Spruce-and-cord would be c...
by blgitn
Sun Jun 07, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drag link flex
Replies: 10
Views: 4293

Re: Drag link flex

All,

I'll get the front wheels off and let you know what I find, thanks!

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sun Jun 07, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drag link flex
Replies: 10
Views: 4293

Drag link flex

I was out for a drive today and as I came in to a left curve it felt like my drag link flexed or bowed, momentarily causing loose steering and tight puckering. The link doesn't look bent. Maybe this is why old racers tied spruce spars to their steering linkages? I once reinforced some early running ...
by blgitn
Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low speed notch
Replies: 8
Views: 3935

Re: Low speed notch

Norm,
Thank you for the tips and detais. The parts should be here by the weekend :D
R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low speed notch
Replies: 8
Views: 3935

Re: Low speed notch

Thanks all,
I'll order the parts and give it a go!
R/ Roger
by blgitn
Mon Apr 27, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low speed notch
Replies: 8
Views: 3935

Low speed notch

I need to replace my low speed notch and pedal support.
I have to remove the hogs head from the car, right?
There doesn't seem to be enough room to get the hogs head out.
Do I have to lift the body off my Improved Roadster to replace the notch?
by blgitn
Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Replies: 81
Views: 28331

Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition

I got this far today and ran it conservatively. The clutch slips a little when I pull the throttle last 4 oclock.
I adjusted the clutch fingers and will take another trip after re-torquing in the morning.
by blgitn
Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rod Jensen Aluminum 6:1 head
Replies: 3
Views: 2469

Rod Jensen Aluminum 6:1 head

It seems to require a special head gasket, maybe for bigger valves. Does anyone know of a source for these gaskets?

As always, thanks!

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
Replies: 61
Views: 22650

Re: Post the earliest picture of you and your T

[attachment=0]My 1910 1946 low.jpg[/attachment I am at the wheel. September 29, 1946. I bought my T the day before for $125. I was 14 at the time. Still own the T, it is in my garage I AND THE MODEL T ARE THE ONLY ONES LEFT. The last of the others to go was my little brother, who is pictured sittin...
by blgitn
Wed Apr 01, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Miniature operational Model T model
Replies: 17
Views: 8210

Re: Miniature operational Model T model

That is amazing!
by blgitn
Tue Mar 24, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHat Have You Done To Your Model T In March?
Replies: 98
Views: 35870

Re: WHat Have You Done To Your Model T In March?

Getting ready for a quick spring...
by blgitn
Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lizard head
Replies: 8
Views: 4597

Re: Lizard head

My lizard ran great. I could keep up with the A's on tour. :D
I wish I'd pulled before sold the car.
by blgitn
Sat Feb 22, 2020 10:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT: Briscoe
Replies: 3
Views: 2513

Re: OT: Briscoe

Thanks Scott.
by blgitn
Thu Feb 20, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Freeze Crack Repair
Replies: 34
Views: 13609

Re: Freeze Crack Repair

Anyway, Thanks everybody for the help.

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Wed Feb 19, 2020 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Freeze Crack Repair
Replies: 34
Views: 13609

Re: Freeze Crack Repair

Well, after several attempts I have achieved limited success. I used Permatex #2 on chevron-shaped crack in the top of the valve chamber between 2 and 3. It had been previously coated with marine-tex from inside the valve chamber. I went in through the oval hole in the deck surface, first with evapo...
by blgitn
Wed Feb 19, 2020 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT: Briscoe
Replies: 3
Views: 2513

OT: Briscoe

Do any of you know if the Briscoe 'crown' hub caps and gas caps were plated or painted?

Thanks.

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sun Feb 16, 2020 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: model T in WWI parade.
Replies: 3
Views: 2744

Re: model T in WWI parade.

Very cool! Thanks for posting!
by blgitn
Thu Jan 30, 2020 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Freeze Crack Repair
Replies: 34
Views: 13609

Re: Freeze Crack Repair

Durn. :oops:

What is this SNOOP you speak of?

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Thu Jan 30, 2020 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Freeze Crack Repair
Replies: 34
Views: 13609

Re: Freeze Crack Repair

I thought I could see all the cracks... I fixed one chevron-shaped crack on the roof of the valve box (previously puttied), one long crack (previously brazed) running through the center freeze plug above the valve box, one under the fan, and one rear of the water inlet on the drivers side (previousl...
by blgitn
Mon Jan 27, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Freeze Crack Repair
Replies: 34
Views: 13609

Re: Freeze Crack Repair

Dang. Strike one. I located and sealed 4 cracks. Some had been brazed up, some puttied. I had to use a composite head gasket to put the new (good) head on. When I re-torqued it this morning; more water in the valve chamber!! :cry: It's a durn shame too; hardened seats, stainless valves, adjustable l...
by blgitn
Wed Jan 22, 2020 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Freeze Crack Repair
Replies: 34
Views: 13609

Freeze Crack Repair

I found some water in my lifter galley, and an old repair in the water jacket between 2 & 3. The repair is oil-colored and lifting around the edges. I can't tell if its JB Weld or Marine Tex. One of the freeze plugs is covered in white epoxy; pretty sure that's Marine tex. it will be impossible to g...
by blgitn
Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Good Day
Replies: 13
Views: 5807

Re: A Good Day

I guess I'll leave the wheels black for now; I can't un-paint them later... 20191116_093917.jpg 20190725_071906.jpg The white wagon is a '95 Roadmaster. It's a little rusty. I got it from WV for the tan leather interior to put in my gold '96 Roadmaster. My son drives the white car now. The gold wago...
by blgitn
Sun Jan 12, 2020 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Good Day
Replies: 13
Views: 5807

Re: A Good Day

Thanks. It's a fun car!
The family wants me to paint the wheels red, like I did on the big truck. What do you guys think?

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sat Jan 11, 2020 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Good Day
Replies: 13
Views: 5807

A Good Day

Getting the Roadster dialed in: We logged over 50 miles, including 2 ten-mile runs at 40+ mph. Top speed was 45. Dog didn't ride the whole day, but he had a good time!
by blgitn
Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your Model T in January?
Replies: 62
Views: 22502

Re: What have you done to your Model T in January?

Well, I got some gas and went driving today. I'm going to do it again tomorrow too!
by blgitn
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low pedal sticking.
Replies: 13
Views: 5285

Re: Low pedal sticking.

So far so good; two whole turns and the pedal operates like it should. I took the cover off to make sure I wasn't shredding bands, and took up a couple turns on the brake as well. I guess I just had them too loose. While the cover was off, I pushed the car back a few feet, then forward: The flywheel...
by blgitn
Mon Jan 06, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low pedal sticking.
Replies: 13
Views: 5285

Re: Low pedal sticking.

I have not replaced the clutch spring or notch. I'll try adjusting the low band little by little tonight. Thank you all for your help!
by blgitn
Sun Jan 05, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low pedal sticking.
Replies: 13
Views: 5285

Low pedal sticking.

I Re-lined my trans bands today. After a 3 or 4 mile trip the low speed pedal began to stick down. I had to pull it up with my toe, then it would pop up. What'd I do wrong?

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sun Dec 01, 2019 9:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 21" tires for a driver
Replies: 21
Views: 8274

21" tires for a driver

Which are more highly recommend, Lucas (from Snyder's) or Universal brand?
by blgitn
Tue Oct 29, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improved car stanchions
Replies: 2
Views: 2244

Re: Improved car stanchions

Thanks Dan, that's exactly what I was looking for!

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improved car stanchions
Replies: 2
Views: 2244

Improved car stanchions

I'm having some challenges with my 27 project: I'm not sure if the windshield frames are distorted or if the top clamps are spaced incorrectly. Can anybody post the correct measurement/distance between the top of the sanctions where the top clamps go?
Thanks in advance.

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Starter drive
Replies: 7
Views: 3311

Re: Started drive

That's what I was thinking. Thanks.

Roger.
by blgitn
Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Starter drive
Replies: 7
Views: 3311

Starter drive

All,

How snug should the bendix stop nut fit in the starter casting?
Mine binds. Shouldn't it spin freely?
Thanks.

Roger.
by blgitn
Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in September?
Replies: 81
Views: 30136

Re: What have you done with your T in September?

I put a new top on the '17 last Saturday. :D
by blgitn
Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Depot Back Top
Replies: 2
Views: 2006

Re: Depot Back Top

Thanks Allan, that's what I was looking for!

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Mon Sep 09, 2019 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Depot Back Top
Replies: 2
Views: 2006

Depot Back Top

I'm almost ready to put the top material on my hack.
I'm ordering material from Witmer Coach.
What do I use for padding; Cotton duck? Cotton batting? Nothing?
Thanks in advance.
by blgitn
Sat Aug 31, 2019 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Still drives first car.... $47.50 bargain
Replies: 7
Views: 4547

Re: Still drives first car.... $47.50 bargain

modelt46 wrote:
Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:19 am
I can beat that. I still drive my first car, a 1910 T touring. I am 87 and bought my car when I was 14 in 1946. Sept.28, 1946. PAID $125. I WILL POST PICKS.
I'd like to see some "then-and-now" pictures!

Wait, wasn't 125 a lot for a 36 year old car back then? (before my time)
by blgitn
Sun Aug 11, 2019 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: distributor linkage
Replies: 4
Views: 2560

Re: distributor linkage

Excellent, Thank you all!

R/ Roger.
by blgitn
Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: distributor linkage
Replies: 4
Views: 2560

distributor linkage

guys,

My cw/ccw dyslexia has me confused; do I need these for my clamp-on American Bosch distributor, or do I just make a longer spark rod?
Thanks in advance (ha!)

R/ Roger.
T_3154.jpg
by blgitn
Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pictures of visit to Model T Haven ....
Replies: 34
Views: 11528

Re: Pictures of visit to Model T Haven ....

Wow.
I hope to get there someday!
by blgitn
Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another barn find
Replies: 33
Views: 13798

Re: Another barn find

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

-Roger.
by blgitn
Sat Jun 29, 2019 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a Good Idea? Oil Screen Question
Replies: 12
Views: 6283

Re: Is this a Good Idea? Oil Screen Question

surveyking wrote:
Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:33 pm
Hank, When you refer to "mounting the magnet on the outside", the outside of what the transmission cover, case or screen?
I was wondering that too. Maybe on the door, so you can remove and clean it?
by blgitn
Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hood Corners Pads - what are they?
Replies: 11
Views: 6589

Re: Hood Corners Pads - what are they?

Very nice!
by blgitn
Sun Jun 09, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bigger valves?
Replies: 8
Views: 6266

Re: Bigger valves?

Thanks for the pointers! I have those books around here somewhere; I need to dig them out.
by blgitn
Thu Jun 06, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bigger valves?
Replies: 8
Views: 6266

Bigger valves?

Has anyone put bigger valves in a Model T block? How big can you go? Are there any articles on it out there?
by blgitn
Tue May 14, 2019 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loading for Luray
Replies: 22
Views: 9908

Re: Loading for Luray

But we can shop at 0800 on Friday, yes?
by blgitn
Sun May 12, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loading for Luray
Replies: 22
Views: 9908

Re: Loading for Luray

I need a high hood, rusty and brown! But not 26/27.
by blgitn
Sun May 05, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.
Replies: 75
Views: 25381

Re: August 1910. Ford re-enters track racing.

I wonder why that car has 3 wire wheels and one wood wheel?
by blgitn
Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: O T Model A or AA Coupler
Replies: 6
Views: 3578

Re: O T Model A or AA Coupler

Looks like an AA rear spring perch to me.