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I hope you didn't hurt the forth main by pulling it home? If in neutral that doesn't get oil.

I totally agree, we all started some time but I think the older generation started when they were quite young. I know I was about 8 when I was fixing go carts and other such items. Questions are good.

What a treasure you are giving! Thinking of others!

Thanks for taking the time to post all the pictures all the time! Pat

Tomahawk Foundry, Rice Lake Wisconsin.

And it all started with the Eastwood's What a tradition.

Well said Steve! Thanks for posting.

I have used internal pipe wrenches with good results. If it's stubborn carefully slit the bushing first

I've used the plastic rim protector for motorcycles and has worked well when changing clincher tires.

The Oldsmobile is a Model N, rear fenders are short.

I thought silicone was not to be used for gasoline? If anything was used aviation fuel lube works well for me.

My Brother Mike picked that engine up on a farm near Ellsworth Wisconsin, He would be pleased to have seen it go to a good home and soon to be running.

I had the chance to meet Herb Sunday morning as he was nice enough to haul a 13T engine to Ohio for the buyer. We have a great group of people in the old car business!

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Controlling the heat is important. I have purchased a turbo tourch and a jewelers tourch for fine work, a good investment I made over the years.

Thanks for sharing. Most cars were only 40 to 50 years old then and I bet there still running.

Took the Son-in-law and Grandsons for a ride and ended up at a car show. My Son-in-law is doing well at driving my 10T. First time we played Chicken shit Bingo.

Thanks for sharing.

Possibly a Holley?

12V Gel Battery for starting. Hopefully free starts.

I am the third owner of my car and being very original built March 10 1910 with I believe is the original coco mat.

Thank you. I have a HCCT.

Looking for an ECCT

Just wondering if anyone has no more use for there HCCT before I purchase a new one. Thank you, Pat

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Thanks for posting. Just think of all the memories you all have. You can never replace them just add to them!

Thanks for sharing! Great job, Well done!

What are you using to wipe down? What type of compressor and lubricant for the pump? Any other cleaning or conditioners used in the area?

Thanks for the reply

Visiting The Villages and wondering if there are any Ts or Brass cars in the area?

Thanks for the report Dave! Good news is always a relief!

Thanks for posting! Boyd does a great job on all his stories. And I'm sure most of us have run out of gas if you drive your cars often.

Yes I believe that He may have been the first for Kevlar. I bought a few sets from him. I also bought that original 13T touring from him. What a loss for everyone on his passing!

Did you switch the batteries? I've had batteries that will buzz but not start the motor.

Anyone know what the Pan Jig sold for? I have a nice one that should probably go?

You could possibly use a socket the correct size with a rounded edge and press the outer part of the seal to enlarge it. Or turn a piece to press into it if you have a lathe?

I used EZ turn fuel lube from Spruce aviation long before the antique auto supplier's had offered it. It is used in the aviation industry for fuel valves with high octane. It's been working for years on my valves and I use it on some gaskets as it's easy to remove them. Before that I had tried ever ...

Fuely lube has been my choice. Not much luck with lapping but got them closer before using fuely lube. A bar of soap works too if you are frugal.

I have never been on it but know of some from the Twin Cities Regional Group that have and enjoyed it very much.

Thanks for posting the pictures Dave.

Thanks for the explanation and for your time to promote one, always wondering as I would probably bring my 10T that is all stock and don't like to push it.

Where would the starting point be for a motel? Mostly dirt roads? Average speed expected? Thank you. Pat

A chance a nest in the muffler?

Erik is correct, that has been replaced probably many years ago it looks like.

Thanks for taking the time to post!

I run the 5 ball on three of my cars and they run very well. Rebuilt with new viton tipped needle, new seat in body new float arm with adjustable screw and brass float. I also run a stove pipe. I run the Holley on a 11T with a brass float and same needle and seat as the 5 ball and it works very well.

Any fellow T members near Templeton California that could take a look at a T for me? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Pat

Thanks for sharing. You did a GREAT job Darren.

I get $100. Worth of two dollar Bill's at the bank every month or so for tip money. I have a waitress that saves them and sends them to Her Granddaughter. I have given uncut two dollar sheet bill's for presents to some that's when you get quite a response.

I have a nice original 11 that has a name repetitively stamped into the floor board wood on the bottom side must of been crating.

I currently have a 1909, two 1910s, two 1911s and a 1913. All are tourings. My next one currently looking is going to be a 1910 Shriners Tin Lizzie for my Grandsons. I need to down size with the full size ones.

I currently have a 1909, two 1910s, two 1911s and a 1913. All are tourings. My next one currently looking is going to be a 1910 Shriners Tin Lizzie for my Grandsons. I need to down size with the full size ones.

That's GREAT! Family time and hopefully they stay interested and continue with the T as years go by.

Looking to buy a nice original Shriners Tin Lizzie for my two Grandsons to learn, respect and become interested
in the hobby. Hopefully they can take over Grandpa's Brass era cars some day. Location Wisconsin. Thank you Pat Branigan

A little time would be involved but if the heads are solid they could be turned down and shaped correctly.

To help you understand what is happening take the floor boards out and look at the linkage and that will give you the answer . I would recommend purchasing a service manual as well. Hope this helps.

It's been many years since in school but I would think it would not take much to build a regulator to control over charging, I believe a zener diod maybe? Should be people on this form that are familiar with electronics that could help.

I wonder if a 12v 10 or 12 AH lithium wouldn't be money better spent do to longevity?

How about the model B and model K did they complete it?

Any idea on how many are registered for the run this year? Hope for safe travels and good weather!

My Brother was working on a 1907 G Cadillac when he passed away. That car was extremely well designed for it's time, It having a brass radiator out front really stands out. The four cylinder with those copper water jackets and aluminum crankcase look great. It being a three speed should perform very...

Bill did you have the front axle down to bare steel? People have modified later axles with new ends and have been proven unsafe. Pat

Be careful when removing not to destroy the old tubes! They are probably better than the new ones! They will hold air for years where the recent ones need filling quite often. The latest that sound to be very good are Blokey.

Who knows what some one had done in the past. One of my 10s were plated and also the starting crank. Hope this helps?

Hopefully everyone is having a safe and good time! I would of loved to be there being so close to are second home but I am unable to crank the car for a few more weeks due to a quadruple bypass. About how many cars showed up? Alot of work is put in to a tour like that!

My brass polisher always liked Mothers before She went on strike. It will be 40 years this year so I better let the strike continue!

I have had two flats over the years with Firestone tires. The tires were quite ruff where the beads meet i don't believe the tube ever comes in contact with the rim and that was where the hole was and had proper inflation. I have been running flaps for years now with no problems and surely do not ha...

Thanks for posting. I'm sure most of the viewers on this form look at them and don't comment at times. I wish camera's were a bit more common a few years earlier to catch some of the early brass auto's. Thanks again for your efforts. Pat

Just a shout out to Bill for being so dependable and on time and courteous when he picked up a 1905 H Maxwell that I sold. The buyer arranged the shipping and I couldn't of been more happy with his service after meeting Bill. Thank you and safe travels!

I was at Fred's house a few days before the ebay auction and Fred's brother let me see the car. It looks better in person than what the pictures say. I had prepared myself to bid on Ebay and proceeded with only a few seconds remaining and my bid did not go in for some reason. After seeing where it e...

My cars you do not have to adjust the mixture when at idle or cruising speed. Are the balls seating properly? I would try stuffing a rag or taping around the out side where the intake of the balls are to see if it will idle.

I don't have access to the drawings, pictures, and part numbers at the moment but I believe the float number was 299477 Briggs and Stratton. The same float was used on an early Holley carb for a 1911 T. I think that number is obsolete and the replacements might be plastic. Some of the non OEM afterm...

I run three Ts with 5 balls on them. They all have brass floats new arms with an adjusting screw, A modern viton tipped needle and bore the seat and replaced with a new one. I have set the gas level about flush at the orfice with good luck, a bit higher might even work as it will probably not leak w...

Bryan, Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well with you! Happy New Year!

That's quite a tradition the Eastwood Brothers started years ago and to still be enjoyed by so many today. Pete your Father and Uncle were quite an inspiration for the club.

I've had good luck making a couple slits then using an internal pipe wrench. Internal pipe wrenches work well when you don't want to mark up the outside of a pipe.

Thanks for posting. A nice picture of a two lever.

I also did Steam boat springs to Rabbit Ears pass in my 10 T with 4 adults. It was a long hard pull and a sore foot but very memorable. Thanks to Dave Huson for all the beautiful scenery, a great tour.

Kwik poly was a great product. I don't know if is available today. I think the West product might be close to the same.

I hope you don't have another problem with the fourth main not getting oil as you said you pulled it home. Hopefully it wasn't to far and fast.

Six Ts No pumps No problems. 1909 to 1913.

The pictures in Stanley Park. The second one an Oldsmobile and the fifth one another Oldsmobile a big difference in just a few years.

That sure looks great Bill! Your time spent on it has paid off. Thanks for posting pictures.

If the firewall is veneer be very careful not to sand to much or you might find the core wood under it. Bill your 10 looks GREAT!

Inductive crossfire at the plug wires?

EZ turn aviation fuel lube works well. It's great on petcocks on the tapered seats. A bar of soap will work to seal a gas leak but I feel more confident in the fuel lube. Works well on some gaskets as well and they can be used over.

You could fabricate your own reservoir from brass, copper or steel to blend into an area. Might need a dipstick to check the level or add a slight glass to it.

Thread size would help. Maybe a drain plug?

No cutout. It actually has an Intake muffler as that one cylinder is a big thumper. David You'll have to stop by next time you're in the area. The New London run is a great time put on by alot of hard working nice people. I do have a Cadillac and a Maxwell that qualifies for that run too. Might be a...

I'll try to show him how to polish the brass first maybe. He enjoys hearing the horns honk on the cars. When people ask me if it's a model T I do tell them yes it is. Oldsmobile also made a model N and a Curved Dash in 1904 beat Henry on that too.

Am I starting him to young? This is my first Grandson. His feet can't quite reach the brake pedals so mabe so? This is my 1904 Model T. My Daughter grew up in our 1910 T and my Grandson hopefully will be just the forth owner of that! Gotta get him interested and addicted when he's young.[image][/ima...

My Brother has an original 11 and the boards are original, Made from crates. They have the name Simplex Manufacturing Co. Kansas City Missouri stamped in them assuming it was a roller as it is repeated ever few inches.

That sign looks great Bob. The name almost should say Bob's Garage.

The early automobile pins are a bit harder to come buy or make as the Eye is round and the ends are the same length. Making them much harder to get a hold of to bend over. On the newer pins that most are use to that are in a tight spot I take a flat blade screw driver and cut a slot in the end of it...

I would recommend a pressure fed blast cabinet. You will use much less air and a much better and faster result. You will only have one hose with a nozzle on it that makes it easier to handle and get into tight areas than the most common siphon type cabinets.

John, When your Father posted on the form I listened to what he said! He sure seemed to know the correct and best way to rebuild a T and had the experience to back it up. He surely is missed!

I have ran a Five Ball for over twenty years on my 1910 and 1911 and have worked well for me. Rebuilt them with a Brass float and new needle and seat.

I didn't realize Darel that your car was March 8th as one of my 1910s was March 10th that was very close for that time period.

There has been alot of great information given. Thanks for taking the time to post!

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