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The "dimmer" is actually an inductor placed in series with the headlights.
It acts like an AC resistor to the magneto AC voltage.

I use .032" stainless steel aircraft safety wire throughout ... engine, transmission and rear end.

If you want a challenge you can use .041"
And if you are a glutton for punishment, use .062"

Consider having all of the capacitors (condensers) replaced.
Most likely it won't work well (if at all) until that is done.
That is pretty much standard procedure in radio restoration.

Here is a dual NH setup.

Kit Car

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I don't have any first hand experience with this radio.
Based on what I see in the schematic, there is nothing polarity conscious in the power input unless the vibrator is.
Were 1936-37 Fords positive or negative ground?
That would be my first choice for connecting the radio to power.

Paul, Glad I could help. Finding the interconnecting cables will be difficult. They are mechanical parts of the radio and do not show up on the electrical data. Try an automobile radio repair shop. I think one could be found in Hemmings. Maybe they would have parts from other similar radios that mi...

Further research reveals this is a 1935 - 1936 (approximately) radio.

The references to remote control.
Tube locations.
Vibrator power supplies.

The next step would be to compare the tube numbers and locations in your radio to the schematics.
I searched 7 volumes of Riders schematics to find these.

Found it ... I Think

It looks like one of these

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Most likely there is information inside the main radio.
Take the cover off and look inside.

There are some good ideas here.
But
We don't want to end up like Smokstak with 84 different forums
or QRZ forums with 53.
Kay One Two Ess i.e. KISS

I believe those were made by Hoyt.
Post a photo and I could tell more.

Repair and Refurbish Amp and Volt Meters for HCCT's.
Some parts available
Jewell and Weston meters

Bob Cascisa
RMC Engineering Services LLC
Poulsbo, WA

big-meters@comcast.net
360-620-3226

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Steve,
Call me.

Be_Zero_Be
360-620-3226

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Bench only - no connection to me.
Just thought someone might be interested.

A bit pricy though.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/fuo/ ... 11322.html

Here is a link to color wiring diagrams. https://nebula.wsimg.com/3a0733937917a1b2e81400483eea82f1?AccessKeyId=1992A0A3E731FDB20580&disposition=0&alloworigin=1 Here is a link to color schematic diagrams. https://nebula.wsimg.com/3e10aca08d111520632da506f3714699?AccessKeyId=1992A0A3E731FDB20580&dispo...

These drawings are based on hundreds and hundreds of photographs of HCCT's. We discovered a lot of variation within each manufacturer. We found no original drawings for any HCCT. No drawings for any Z tool have been discovered in the Ford archives. These drawings are the best representation of the ...

There is a folder in the Gallery section of the forum for HCCT information. Martynn Vowell has been commissioned to create drawings for the Ford, KRW and Allen HCCT's. As you know, He does great work. Here is the link to the gallery. https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/205 There is a...

It's me

Bob Cascisa
Poulsbo, WA
360-620-3226

The HCCT Ammeter is a Model 156 Weston with a 0-2 Amp scale.
The Model 156 can be an AC Ammeter or an AC Voltmeter.
Most any Weston Model 156 meter can be converted to a HCCT meter.

Here is a wiring diagram

https://nebula.wsimg.com/3e10aca08d1115 ... oworigin=1

No connection to me - just passing on information.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Jewell ... 4788695095

There is a Snap-On socket on eBay right now.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SNAP-ON-36-F-S ... 4098385276

I have one as well but they are not deep enough to use on the spindle bearing.

Here is a tool I made from a Model T wheel wrench.
It fits the front bearing and the camshaft nut.

Correction
Em1-2S1-2S1-2P1

Same as "One Dee Ten Tee"
And,
Gee You Eleven
Bee One Are Dee
Em 2Ess1 2Ess1 2Pee1
Eff Are Two Eee
Bee Ay Eleven
Tee One Tee
Pee One Gee

And of course,
Be_Zero_Be

Here is a link to the MTFCI website for color coded wiring diagrams.

https://nebula.wsimg.com/3a0733937917a1 ... oworigin=1

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Here is the version I have.

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Let me throw this Monkey Wrench into the mix.
I got this off of the forum some time back.
The only difference between the two curves is that one has the stovepipe and one does not.
I took mine off.

I like RED too

Here is the link

https://www.martin-parry.com/

Frankie Drake Mysteries is an TV detective series set in the 1920's. It airs on CBC - a Canadian TV network. Many of the outdoor scenes with motor cars use Model T's exclusively. Mostly black era cars - Tourings, Center doors, pickups, etc. All are nicely restored and real cars. Did any of our Cana...

Dan Wins

If anyone in Portland knows where a pan jig is, it would be Jack in Tualitan.
PM or email me and I will give you his number.

Nearly every auto repair shop (Ford and otherwise) had a HCCT.
It was a money maker.
A HCCT cost s little as $40.
It didn't take long to pay for it self.

The "MORE POWER" obsession was brought on by the introduction of the BINFORD line of power tools.

Reamers can be re-sharpened.
Could this reamer be re-ground to an under size dimension?

Army TL-29.
Great for Dzus Fasteners.

These are the best you can buy

http://www.funprojects.com/products/4732.aspx

There are four clubs in the chapter lists. The first two are Model T Ford Club of America chapters. Tennessee Ts c/o Rick Williams 97 Creekwood Road Humboldt, TN 38343 731-618-0207 Smoky Mountain Ts c/o George Akin Louisville, TN 865-789-3234 These two are Model T Ford Club International chapters. T...

Here are some color wiring diagrams on the MTFCI web site.

https://nebula.wsimg.com/3a0733937917a1 ... oworigin=1

Hope this helps.

Here is another CGI Car.

I put my small parts organizers an a lazy-susan turntable.
It gives me a very high density storage on a small footprint.
It is also harder to stack stuff in front of to block access.

Banana Boxes. They are strong and durable.
Some of these are over 35 years old and still good as new.
And they are free at the grocery store.

No "T Style" door fits that good - custom or otherwise.
.

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Me thinks it is a Photoshop creation. I have seen the same one in red elsewhere.

Another likely suspect - coils not up to snuff.

Here you go Burger.

OK - I started a "Show us your lathe" thread in the OT (Off Topic) forum.

Let's see what you got.

Many of us have a lathe to support our Model T and other projects.

Show us your lathe.

Mine is a PBR (Perico Baroni & Raimondi) made in Italy in 1966.
It's a 12 x 40 and can cut SAE & metric threads.
It replaced an Atlas 10 x 36 Pick-O-Matic lathe.

Early Food Truck

Here is what the internet says : The problem is that as those handles get old, they start releasing butyric acid and free acetic acid. Butyric acid, in particular, smells like smelly socks. It's a carboxylic acid, and the bad part is that it migrates within your confined toolbox, which means other ...

It's interesting to say the least.
Looks as though the "Bendix Gear" is engaged in the flywheel all f the time.
That raises a concern about longevity.
.

It took awhile but I finally finished the analysis of my tire slippage problem.
I have put together my findings in the attached document.
I believe there are two issues in play.
One with the wheels.
One with the particular tires that I had.
let me know what you think.

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Here is a sketch of my setup.

Most likely, the tire and tube rotated on the rim.
What kind of tire was it?
What kind of rim was it.
There are certain combinations of tires and rims that are prone to tire slippage.
I have had this problem since 2007.

I will take it - email sent.

A Bridge Rectifier will not directly replace the single diode in this type of charger. One leg of the bridge will be a short to ground. In order to use a bridge rectifier, the magneto output must be isolated by a one to one isolation transformer. Then a bridge rectifier will give you full wave outp...

Here is a solution from a friend.

Original Ruckstel 3 to 1 ring gear bolts.
When the last one let go the ring gear simply moved away from the pinion gear.
All that happened is that I had "No Go"
And of course "No Brakes"

Here is the POR-15 I used

I used POR-15.
In my opinion, it is second only to powder coating.

Belliott3,
I did it in 2006.
I don't recall exactly how I rigged it.
The "X" was centered and the body was level.
Sorry I couldn't be more specific.

I did it alone.
I used a simple Engine Hoist and straps in an "X".
It was not difficult and I never felt out of control.

Toon,

Great photos.
Here is the link to add photos to the gallery.

https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/ga ... 206/upload

Two new galleries have been added to the photo gallery section. The galleries are for HCCTs (Hand Crank Coil Testers). The first one is labeled "HCCT Technical". It is for HCCT technical drawings, original advertising and information. The second one is "My HCCT". Everyone can post a photo of their ...

BTDT

Been There - Done That

Tip Top Timers
Spokane, WA
1-509-220-0892

Thanks Martynn. We cam continue out projects.

If anyone has contact information for Martynn Vowell, please help me get in touch with him.
Thanks
Bob Cascisa

Thanks George.
All of a sudden his email is bouncing.

Martynn, your email is bouncing (5 attempts).
Please contact me.
I have the HCCT information you asked for.

Bob Cascisa

Here is some information.

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Tommy,
What brand of tires and what kind of wheels are you running?
Some combinations of tires and wheels are prone to slippage.

SOLD to Danny
Thanks MTFCA.

Jewell Magneto Test Meter
0 - 30 Volts AC
Tick Marks For Poor, Medium, Good, Excellent

Looks to be new. $50.00 + Shipping
For best results email me at bcascisa@gmail.com

I have several meters that are suitable for homemade HCCTs. All meters have been checked out on my calibration bench. All ammeters have been tested on my HCCT. For best results, email me at bcascisa@gmail.com Simpson 1359 Ammeter $49.00 + Shipping Approximately 4.5" x 4.0" IMG_2310.JPG Triple...

A friend found this in his Pile-O-Parts.
Apparently the mechanism hooks onto the coil points to prevent them from working.
When locked, the lid is not removable.

1916 was the first year for permanent plates in Washington state.

Here is my homemade version of the drive line tool and my homemade camshaft nut socket.

LOL - I get it Mark

You SOLD them to your Dad ? !!!
Seriously ??

LOL

You would have to fold the windshield as well. Even then, some enclosed trailers may be too short. Does the trailer have a car door/ramp or is it the barn door style. The top will have to be disconnected from the rear sockets as it normally hangs over the back of the rear seat when it is down. It w...

Mine is in here somewhere

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From the CO/WY Tour 2009 (I think)

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