Wear everywhere magnifys at the wheel
Start jack up the car repair everything thats loose even radiouse ball and shackles
And at the top end make sure rivits and steering case up top is tight and secure
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- Fri Nov 01, 2019 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HELP ... Loose Steering
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7840
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 6:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6795
Re: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
Looking at the rivit holes i would say linings are to thick
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: flat towing a T
- Replies: 40
- Views: 16682
Re: flat towing a T
Last time i towed a T had guy in T plugs out in high gear about 2 5 miles at 20-25 mph
Newly rebiult motor started right up with ease
Newly rebiult motor started right up with ease
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stipe cam
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6250
Re: Stipe cam
Thanks must mis read it i didnt think there was an issue
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cutting axle tubes for floating hubs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6556
Re: Cutting axle tubes for floating hubs
I used an angle grinder 4.5 cutting disk and then smoothed up with grinding disc. I marked a line around just inboard of the lock hole foe the sleeve Lastly took my dremel with a sanding disc smooth the edge so i didnt cut a seal witch was an O ring Depends i think what safety hub you buy there Emai...
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stipe cam
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6250
Re: Stipe cam
Well guy just what i had read thanks
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stipe cam
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6250
Stipe cam
Reading online but never heard stipe 280 cam cant use adjustable lifters?
And then looked in langs says same thing??
I also found I need shave .018 off my new front cam bearing is this common issue
With stip cam?
And then looked in langs says same thing??
I also found I need shave .018 off my new front cam bearing is this common issue
With stip cam?
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 12:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chickasha's Last Hurrah
- Replies: 45
- Views: 16812
Re: Chickasha's Last Hurrah
Erik NV BOB coming it be party brother
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 33926
Re: What have you done to your T in October?
What have i done Well sent a T to France and broke ground on another T #32 probly be my ladt but i said that afew T's ago But eith all those euro's in my pocket this car getting alont new parts butcause my pile of surplus was finaly found new home earlier this year think how many parts will or have ...
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fun projects coil box kit
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3689
Re: Fun projects coil box kit
Anyone interested i listed a set 14-25 coil box in the forsale best offer ended up making a wood coil box
Email me
Jalopyt@yahoo.com
Email me
Jalopyt@yahoo.com
- Sat Oct 19, 2019 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Possible Scam
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3460
Re: Possible Scam
Sometime a good way check on a possible scam is teo call back with another question on the item.
But inbetween calls check weather or local events on there area and sway the conversation that way
If they dont know or cant tell you much is another way possible scam
But inbetween calls check weather or local events on there area and sway the conversation that way
If they dont know or cant tell you much is another way possible scam
- Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator Mounting Hardware
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5198
Re: Radiator Mounting Hardware
Get rid of those short bar nuts get the longer ones you'l thank me later
- Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear axle seal vs. shims
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6703
Re: Rear axle seal vs. shims
Use the inner modern seals problem solved but if the shims are moving the wheel still loose IMO
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: reducing 12v to 6v
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4773
Re: reducing 12v to 6v
Double resisyer will do it
A parts guys sell a unit ready to go
VW guy have one as well
A parts guys sell a unit ready to go
VW guy have one as well
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How much time to pull an engine?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8010
Re: How much time to pull an engine?
Depending on the year and condiont of the car
Usyaly i get engine out 2 hours by myself
Usyaly i get engine out 2 hours by myself
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: tire pressure
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6245
Re: tire pressure
55-65
But if less then 55 youl get good a fixing flats
But if less then 55 youl get good a fixing flats
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag coil ring
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3046
Re: Mag coil ring
Agree with Joe
Fordson
Fordson
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 12:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1916 Model T Roadster Value ???
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7507
Re: 1916 Model T Roadster Value ???
So sad but very common back dated car So value to me is parts like Wire wheels 2500 Tires 400 Ruckstel 800 Brass rad 750 And so on add up sellable valued parts and that what maret value is plus conditions of wood body and mechanicals From what i see in todays market 9500 or less see some pre 15 bras...
- Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Driving a speedster a long way - how do u prepare and what do u take with
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7163
Re: Driving a speedster a long way - how do u prepare and what do u take with
Agree with Kevin P couple change of cloths AAA ot other roadside assust club Basic tool set jack tire tools 2 tubes 2 coils if you using them Cell phone Basic first aid kit Fas and oil water Depending where rain gear Who yses a support vehical gonout in desert often alone But not dure i do bbn it mu...
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in September?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 30686
Re: What have you done with your T in September?
Got newest T started #32 probly my last
Got all the pieces and steering column about done bit heres a pics as pieces are done
Got all the pieces and steering column about done bit heres a pics as pieces are done
- Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bakersfield Swap Meet 2020
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3569
Re: Bakersfield Swap Meet 2020
Got my room and my space never to early
Plus planning a Chickasha trip in this spring
Plus planning a Chickasha trip in this spring
- Mon Sep 16, 2019 12:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: tripple gear bushings conversion to needle bearings
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8973
Re: tripple gear bushings conversion to needle bearings
Dan's needle bearing require new pins or forget that idea Last 5 years I fix 2 sets of triple gear bushings but case old pins where used and the tranny bushings in the drums was way loose may been a factor Plus we driving these cars faster and for longer periods of time might be another So To many v...
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Toe In !!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2766
Re: Toe In !!
If the scuffing is only on the left front you got a bent wheel
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T’s at our local cruise night.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2209
Re: T’s at our local cruise night.
Looken good
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 12:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Special build.
- Replies: 197
- Views: 91919
Re: Model T Special build.
Shane what fantastic build besides the motor new addition arrived yet
- Wed Sep 11, 2019 1:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shipping T Parts - what do you guys use?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5354
Re: Shipping T Parts - what do you guys use?
Best friend usps flat rate boxs several sizes up to 70lbs And with lite disassembly incredible what fits in them Next get fedex account ups is ok but had issues witch are going away what a pain it has been. Wheels or bulky items juat wrap plastic tape make sure no sharp edges and or points where foa...
- Wed Sep 11, 2019 1:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: tripple gear bushings
- Replies: 58
- Views: 20514
Re: tripple gear bushings
What hasnt been said or TALKED about is the rest of the bushings drums center shaft 4th main PAN how was the crand and trans shaft coupled was it true NOPE NARRY A WORD HERE if theres wear throught the hole trans will coz the trans sagg and cause wear To find root cause one must look at each piece i...
- Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Barn find - 4+ cars and a tons of parts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3071
Re: Barn find - 4+ cars and a tons of parts
Heff buddy you should sell me set if thise A wheels
Bob
Bob
- Sat Sep 07, 2019 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Richard A Currier's Horseless Carriage Co. any one have feed back?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5993
Re: Richard A Currier's Horseless Carriage Co. any one have feed back?
I ordered one of these racer bodies about to months ago Dave said early next year so off went the depisit Phone or electronicaly Dave been hard get ahold of But letters he send out Understand he is busy and ive seen afew of his other bodies and as i biult several custom bodies understand time and li...
- Thu Sep 05, 2019 1:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Winter is coming, time to cut wood. Model T buzz saw
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17506
Re: Winter is coming, time to cut wood. Model T buzz saw
That vid great Terry saw few year ago
Only got about 1/2 cord chopped time to go fell another 80+ foot tree
Only got about 1/2 cord chopped time to go fell another 80+ foot tree
- Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spool ??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1970
Spool ??
Ok i forgotton mix and matching parts
Have late teen closed spool rear end and putting in 26-7 rear end in its place do i need swap the spool
I want use same drive line if possible
Im thinking i need open spool make this swap
Have late teen closed spool rear end and putting in 26-7 rear end in its place do i need swap the spool
I want use same drive line if possible
Im thinking i need open spool make this swap
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why great cars don't sell?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 13551
Re: Why great cars don't sell?
When i was younger i'm 50 now only way i could afford an old car was buy non runner or parts now over the years i put 30 + back on the road but still cant afford 15 to 30k + car or atleast it have tobe something real wanted Soon i be putting my 14 T and 28 A pheaton on the market realisticaly priced...
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How we rebuild a Ruckstell in Alpine, California
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7958
Re: How we rebuild a Ruckstell in Alpine, California
Yes was told was used set and check ring pinion
- Sun Aug 25, 2019 2:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stepping Up and Kepping this Hobby Going
- Replies: 35
- Views: 13696
Re: Stepping Up and Kepping this Hobby Going
I looked into buying several businesses dealing with T parts I do see a customer base But looking at spending/ financing large sum of cash for small on no return 1st 10+ years get it up and running it becomes impossible and top that off need insurance food and pay the Bill's to live Becomes even har...
- Sat Aug 24, 2019 11:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can we enter US military bases?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8442
Re: Can we enter US military bases?
Taken model A's on many bases not a T though had no issues
Had get clesrance though bring my black powder cannon
With powder on base for shoot they had
Had get clesrance though bring my black powder cannon
With powder on base for shoot they had
- Sat Aug 24, 2019 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Napa tour - bummer
- Replies: 38
- Views: 15805
Re: Napa tour - bummer
Well shoot usualy stop kick out the X wife
Most of noises went away like my T had healing
Sorry here best be safe then sorry
Keep us posted
Most of noises went away like my T had healing
Sorry here best be safe then sorry
Keep us posted
- Fri Aug 16, 2019 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Inner Tubes
- Replies: 47
- Views: 17021
Re: Inner Tubes
Both harford what ever lucas sells are goid tubes most blame a tube but its tire maibrenance and hiw one mounts them add to the tube life
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TT prices
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11285
Re: TT prices
Well just got note on this not interested or connected to seller but will share
Wheel tight rear tire good front not and it runs or so I was told asking price 3500 in western Nevada
Ruckstel rear too
Wheel tight rear tire good front not and it runs or so I was told asking price 3500 in western Nevada
Ruckstel rear too
- Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fuel line sealer
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7258
Re: Fuel line sealer
I use a product called "seals all" gas tank sealant and easy to assemble and dis assemble
Fills gaps and threads
Best thing it's cheap and can be used for many other things
Fills gaps and threads
Best thing it's cheap and can be used for many other things
- Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dare to Share- Your first T
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6955
Re: Dare to Share- Your first T
Brought home 31 model T's 3 model A's over 40 years
So my 1st T was this giving my grandma a ride around in 1978
Bought it with money I earned at my 1st swap meet dad let me go out alone to shop and sadly was last Bill Harraha meet
So my 1st T was this giving my grandma a ride around in 1978
Bought it with money I earned at my 1st swap meet dad let me go out alone to shop and sadly was last Bill Harraha meet
- Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trans trouble
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4057
Re: Trans trouble
Stuck clutch
Start the xar rev it some slowly pull on e beake and off keep doing this as it get hot turn off motor pull e brake on all the way let sit repeat cars not driven much clutch discs tend yo stick
Start the xar rev it some slowly pull on e beake and off keep doing this as it get hot turn off motor pull e brake on all the way let sit repeat cars not driven much clutch discs tend yo stick