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by Phillip
Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My 1912 "Grand Champion"
Replies: 11
Views: 878

Re: My 1912 "Grand Champion"

Rick,
Looks great.
You do the Tennessee "T"s proud.
Phillip
by Phillip
Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Play within the steering column
Replies: 16
Views: 930

Re: Play within the steering column

Big thanks to Bill for the welding and work on my T steering column. Wife and I went for a good ride today and the T drove great. Thanks also for all the input for fellow form members. :D
Phillip
by Phillip
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Halloween 2023 pics
Replies: 24
Views: 1654

Re: Halloween 2023 pics

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by Phillip
Sun Oct 22, 2023 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Perch without mark
Replies: 20
Views: 818

Re: Perch without mark

Dan
Thanks for your keen eye on the shackles. I will get forged ones ordered and installed.
Phillip
by Phillip
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Perch without mark
Replies: 20
Views: 818

Re: Perch without mark

Caster was adjusted to spects using a plum bob. Toe in was set to spects. The T drives great. The perches without the markings was a little strange to us. ?????
by Phillip
Fri Oct 20, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Perch without mark
Replies: 20
Views: 818

Re: Perch without mark

The one on the driver side looks the same. Thought I had a picture of it too.
by Phillip
Fri Oct 20, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Perch without mark
Replies: 20
Views: 818

Perch without mark

Can anyone tell about these perches on a 1927 roadster pickup. No marks to indicate left or right.
by Phillip
Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question for those who have installed a Holley NH in place of their Vaporizer Carbs
Replies: 7
Views: 445

Re: Question for those who have installed a Holley NH in place of their Vaporizer Carbs

CHOKE ROD SLEEVE Part # T-4591 | Model Year 26-27 In 26-27 the T's did not have a separate rod to choke the carb. This sleeve slips up the carb control beyond the cotter pin hole. A piece of wire goes from this sleeve down to the choke arm so when you pull up on the carb control, you choke the carb....
by Phillip
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tennessee Mort and the Model T
Replies: 9
Views: 1021

Re: Tennessee Mort and the Model T

Fantastic! Have heard it before. But love it every time and brings a big smile.
by Phillip
Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T engine rebuilder
Replies: 5
Views: 992

Re: T engine rebuilder

Thanks for the replies. Looks like my engine heading to TX.
by Phillip
Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T engine rebuilder
Replies: 5
Views: 992

T engine rebuilder

Can anyone tell me anything about Lilleker Antique Auto Restorations? I am thinking about taking my T engine to them to get a complete rebuild.

Thanks
by Phillip
Tue Jan 18, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Touring right and left fender are different, maybe
Replies: 12
Views: 1773

Re: 1927 Touring right and left fender are different, maybe

My 27 Roadster Pickup has the light bar but does not have the indentions and looks like it has never had any work on the finders except one bolt holding the light bar has been replaced years ago.
by Phillip
Fri Oct 01, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wheel Bearings Where Are They????
Replies: 8
Views: 1870

Re: Wheel Bearings Where Are They????

My 4 cents worth. (inflation) Get the original style. I tried the ones with inserts. The original style are more that worth the price difference.
by Phillip
Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: History
Replies: 11
Views: 2383

Re: History

That is a great video. I would suggest everyone take a look.
by Phillip
Tue Nov 17, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - Lack of Power Above 30 mph and Pics of the bands (new)
Replies: 35
Views: 4658

Re: 13T - Lack of Power Above 30 mph (Progress made!) and (just added) Mag test result

Scott
Do you have a part number and supplier for the Full Flow Float Valve with Lead Washer? I think it would help my 27 roadster pickup.

Thanks
Phillip
by Phillip
Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Burlap sack seats?
Replies: 20
Views: 3389

Re: Burlap sack seats?

I wanted Tinker T lo look like someone might fix it in the 1940s and lived in the backwoods. I used a piece of rusty tin for the top and burlap for the seat. When the seat started wearing, I used cowhide print for the lower seat.

Phillip
by Phillip
Sat Oct 17, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model t as a daily in the early 40s?
Replies: 50
Views: 6301

Re: Model t as a daily in the early 40s?

My Model T Roadster Pickup still has a Minnesota tag from 1948 with very rusty bolts holding it on the front. Under the 1948 tag is a 1947 tag. The truck was painted county yellow. Looks like this T was last used in 1948.
by Phillip
Fri Oct 09, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New to forum & Model T
Replies: 11
Views: 2634

Re: New to forum & Model T

Welcome to the very unique world of the Model Ts. I got my first T almost 2 years ago and that was the first time I had been near a Model T. Read lots, ask lots of questions. The forum has been invaluable to me. Don't get in a hurry to do anything, just enjoy the experience and take to heart the goo...
by Phillip
Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I am 14 and I bought a 1926 T. Now what?...
Replies: 92
Views: 11113

Re: I am 14 and I bought a 1926 T. Now what?...

It is a system that uses the brake pedal (with an extension welded on) to use both the transmission brake and the rear drum brakes at the same time. You still use the parking brake lever as normal.
by Phillip
Wed Aug 19, 2020 11:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I am 14 and I bought a 1926 T. Now what?...
Replies: 92
Views: 11113

Re: I am 14 and I bought a 1926 T. Now what?...

Great to know about you getting in Ts.
I installed the brake equalizer on my 1927 roadster pickup and really like the way they work.
I wrote an article about them in the December 2019 newsletter for the Tennessee Ts.
https://tennesseets.weebly.com/newsletters.html

Phillip
by Phillip
Wed Aug 12, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: transmission bands
Replies: 11
Views: 3649

Re: transmission bands

I have had wood bands for about a year now. I have had no problems, no chatter and have adjusted them 2 times.
by Phillip
Sun Aug 09, 2020 6:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shriner T's
Replies: 18
Views: 5447

Re: Shriner T's

I have a McDonough Mini T that I fixed up to look kinda like my 1927 Roadster pickup would have looked like when it came out of the factory. Tinker T is getting ready for a Veteran's Day parade. You can get some parts for the Mini T from Go Kart Guru. The Mini T was made sometime in the 60' by McDon...
by Phillip
Sat Jul 11, 2020 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT but can apply to Model T - turn signal wiring mystery
Replies: 20
Views: 6521

Re: OT but can apply to Model T - turn signal wiring mystery

I had the same problem.
I purchased an electronic 6 volt flasher for a motorcycle and now the turn signals work as they should.
by Phillip
Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is preventing my wire wheel hub from being removed?
Replies: 4
Views: 2180

Re: What is preventing my wire wheel hub from being removed?

The bearing itself is threaded onto the spindle. me thinks
by Phillip
Mon Apr 20, 2020 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Emergency brake as service brake
Replies: 19
Views: 6137

Re: Emergency brake as service brake

I installed the equilizer on my 27 roadster pickup last year. I like mine and it works pretty good. It has to be adjusted to use both the transmission brake and emergency brake to work right.
Phillip
College Grove TN
by Phillip
Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
Replies: 61
Views: 16313

Re: Post the earliest picture of you and your T

The day I brought Ole Yellow home. 11-25-2018
Phillip in College Grove TN
by Phillip
Fri Jan 31, 2020 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FRANK TAYLOR SCAM?
Replies: 6
Views: 3232

Re: FRANK TAYLOR SCAM?

I had one said he was sending a cashier check for $7500.00 with the transporter. I said to send the check and I would deposit it. I also said I would hold the check until the bank and I were sure the funds were good and that it would take 90 days or more. Did not hear from him again.
by Phillip
Wed Jan 22, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: brake up grade questions
Replies: 10
Views: 4130

Re: brake up grade questions

I installed the equalizer on my 27 T and really like it. I wrote an article about it for the Tennessee Ts December newsletter. Web site: https://tennesseets.weebly.com/ Go to the newsletter, click on 2019, download the December 2019 newsletter and scroll down about halfway. Phillip Lee College Grove...
by Phillip
Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vintage Cupholders?
Replies: 25
Views: 8424

Re: Vintage Cupholders?

My answer to the cup holder. Not Ford original, but maybe that era.
by Phillip
Fri Sep 13, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan, distant from radiator
Replies: 9
Views: 4219

Re: Fan, distant from radiator

The pulley I removed looked like the one on top. The new pulley with ball bearings looks like the bottom. I installed a 2" spacer and boy can you feel the air going into the radiator. With the old pulley you could barely feel the air going into the radiator. I ran it in the shop for about 15 minutes...
by Phillip
Thu Sep 12, 2019 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan, distant from radiator
Replies: 9
Views: 4219

Re: Fan, distant from radiator

I have a motometer and the red gets all the way to the top and steam would come out the overflow when going slow in low and stopping at red lights on a hot day, it would cool to the lower part of the motometer when I got so I could run about 30 MPH for a few minutes. I also have an infrared thermome...
by Phillip
Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan, distant from radiator
Replies: 9
Views: 4219

Re: Fan, distant from radiator

As long as I am moving it runs cool. On a hot day with driving around town in mostly stop it gets hot. Cools off when get back on road at about 30 MPH. Sitting still it get hot even when I run the rpms up. I removed the water pump because it leaks and I wanted to try without the pump. Has a recently...
by Phillip
Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan, distant from radiator
Replies: 9
Views: 4219

Fan, distant from radiator

I have a 1927 roadster pickup. It has a 1920 engine but it has the 1927 water outlet that is adjustable for the belt. I replaced the fan pulley and bushing with the updated ball bearing and pulley today. The fan is now 2.5 inches from the radiator. Should I put a spacer to get the fan closer to the ...
by Phillip
Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hand Brake extension
Replies: 14
Views: 5041

Re: Hand Brake extension

I have a 27 roadster pickup. I made this for the hand brake. It took lots of grinding, adjusting and redoing to get it to pass under the dash and not hit the seat. My father lost his left hand in a farming accident in the early 70s and make this red know for his tractor so that he could turn the ste...
by Phillip
Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: BRAKE EQUALIZER
Replies: 10
Views: 4732

Re: BRAKE EQUALIZER

I ordered the brake equalizer and hopefully will install next week.
Is there a video of the install somewhere?
Phillip
by Phillip
Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: BRAKE EQUALIZER
Replies: 10
Views: 4732

BRAKE EQUALIZER

I have a 1927 T Roadster Pickup. Went on a 60 mile tour today. Had a great time. We went down several hills and I need to add better brakes. Any one use the BRAKE EQUALIZER T-2565-X "26-27" from Snyders. What are your thoughts on this brake equalizer?
Phillip
College Grove, TN
by Phillip
Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Exhaust pipe heat
Replies: 10
Views: 5019

Re: Exhaust pipe heat

I wrapped my exhaust pipe just under the floor board on my 27 Roadster Pickup and have had no issue. The floor is cooler. It is lots easier to remove the exhaust to wrap it.
Phillip
by Phillip
Fri Jun 28, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henrietta's new safety feature.
Replies: 14
Views: 6220

Re: Henrietta's new safety feature.

Got the signal lights and stop light installed yesterday on Tinker T. Also made a cup holder out of a hollowed out tree limb.
Now I can let others know what I am about to do and enjoy my coffee, too.
Phillip
by Phillip
Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vibration at higher RPMs
Replies: 20
Views: 6866

Re: Vibration at higher RPMs

I do not know about the blocks you are referring to.
The motor mounts I saw are one in the front under the hand crank and one on each side. Driver side by the starter. Should there be wood blocks somewhere on this.
by Phillip
Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vibration at higher RPMs
Replies: 20
Views: 6866

Re: Vibration at higher RPMs

No wood blocks for engine mounts. Some really great suggestions. Look like it is now down to flywheel or transmission.

Phillip
by Phillip
Tue Apr 09, 2019 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vibration at higher RPMs
Replies: 20
Views: 6866

Re: Vibration at higher RPMs

I put a tack and the vibration is slight at idle (300-400 RPM) and get pretty bad getting above 700 or so. I shorted out each plug at about 700 RPMs. I did not try getting above 800 RPMs (if my tack is right) because of the bad vibration. Would miss when plug shorted out but vibration did not lessen...
by Phillip
Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vibration at higher RPMs
Replies: 20
Views: 6866

Re: Vibration at higher RPMs

Hank, Had the coils rebuilt and adjusted by The Coil Doctor, new plugs and new New Day timer. Cleaned and tightened the plug wires and the wire under the coil box. Did not think about checking to see if missing at higher RPM. Got the truck last December and it was doing it then. Will do the ole scre...
by Phillip
Mon Apr 08, 2019 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vibration at higher RPMs
Replies: 20
Views: 6866

Vibration at higher RPMs

My 1927 T roadster pickup has a 1920 engine/transmission and at low to moderate RPMs it is smooth, but at high RPMs it starts to have lots of vibration under no load or running down the road. What would be the first suspect? I thought maybe the rear main bearing may be worn so I pulled the oil pan. ...
by Phillip
Wed Apr 03, 2019 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your Model T in April?
Replies: 121
Views: 39357

Re: What have you done with your Model T in April?

Got the wood transmissions bands installed.
by Phillip
Wed Apr 03, 2019 10:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission bands
Replies: 8
Views: 4343

Re: Transmission bands

Got the wood bands installed. Took it for a short drive and they work great. I found it easier for me to remove first then remove and reinstall the starter. The best advice that I got was the dental floss to tie on the washers and nuts. I have a tendency to drop small parts. With the floss I was not...
by Phillip
Wed Mar 27, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission bands
Replies: 8
Views: 4343

Re: Transmission bands

The VIN on the title is 14654880. Would this be a 1927 body with a 1920 engine?
by Phillip
Wed Mar 27, 2019 6:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission bands
Replies: 8
Views: 4343

Re: Transmission bands

The wood band is all that would need to be trimed. The wide wood band had 4 oil groves, if I trim at the 2 outside oil groves the inside 2 oil groves matches perfectly with the other 2 wood bands. All 3 steel bands are the narrow ones. When did Ford change to have one wide band? Thanks very much for...
by Phillip
Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission bands
Replies: 8
Views: 4343

Transmission bands

I have a 1927 roadster pickup. I am installing wood bands. The bands shown for a 1927 has one wide band. All 3 bands in mine are narrow. Can I cut the wide wood band down to size. It will still have the oil groves. My motor number is 4042906. Is mine not a 27 roadster? Has engine been changed out? D...
by Phillip
Sun Mar 17, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 T runs with battery disconnedted
Replies: 3
Views: 2370

Re: 1927 T runs with battery disconnedted

Thanks for the fast response.
Now I do not need to chase down a ghost. :D
Great knowledge on this forum.

Thanks again
Phillip
by Phillip
Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 T runs with battery disconnedted
Replies: 3
Views: 2370

1927 T runs with battery disconnedted

I purchased a 1927 roadster pickup in December. I had coils rebuilt and installed new New Day Timer, spark plugs and new carburetor. Runs better on 6 v battery that mag. I was experimenting and disconnected the battery while running on battery and T kept running. T stopped running when I turned ligh...