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by John_Aldrich
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Hub Caps
Replies: 6
Views: 213

Re: WTB Hub Caps

Looking for wire wheel hub caps that say " Made in Canada ". Thanks to all who answered. I was told by the guy I bought my Canadian built Touring from that they existed and he was unable to find any. I've been looking ever since than time. Thanks to all the answers. I'll quit chasing my tail! As me...
by John_Aldrich
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Hub Caps
Replies: 6
Views: 213

WTB Hub Caps

Looking for wire wheel hub caps that say "Made in Canada".
by John_Aldrich
Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:41 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 John_Aldrich
Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your Model T in September?
Replies: 45
Views: 2975

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

Replaced an aluminum timing gear with a bronze one to reduce engine noise.
by John_Aldrich
Wed May 24, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Distributor
Replies: 14
Views: 1001

Re: Distributor

Too many variables without more information. Photos might help because we can't see what is going on with it. When I tightened up the mounting bolt is when it went "crooked". When I first held it in place it looked good. Pictures could have been better. Where was Steve Jelf and his camera when you ...
by John_Aldrich
Tue May 23, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Distributor
Replies: 14
Views: 1001

Re: Distributor

If it's a clip-on style and if you're saying that it doesn't fit within the recess on the the timing cover, it may be because it's an old pot metal version that has swollen and will no longer fit. But, that's a lot of "ifs". We need more info... I'll get some pictures today. It is a new Texas T dis...
by John_Aldrich
Tue May 23, 2023 1:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Distributor
Replies: 14
Views: 1001

Distributor

Why does my dizzy not set flush to the block?
by John_Aldrich
Mon May 22, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Heli Coil
Replies: 19
Views: 1285

Re: Heli Coil

and here I thought that was just a typo... if it is not a typo, well, 7/16-24 is ADMF British Admiralty Thread and absolutely no one is going to have a STI for it so, it begs the question: what on earth has or had this thread? if this is for a flare nut or flare fitting like I suspect, then replace...
by John_Aldrich
Mon May 22, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Heli Coil
Replies: 19
Views: 1285

Re: Heli Coil

and here I thought that was just a typo... if it is not a typo, well, 7/16-24 is ADMF British Admiralty Thread and absolutely no one is going to have a STI for it so, it begs the question: what on earth has or had this thread? if this is for a flare nut or flare fitting like I suspect, then replace...
by John_Aldrich
Mon May 22, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Heli Coil
Replies: 19
Views: 1285

Re: Heli Coil

Having worked in the Aerospace industry myself, building things like the Hand Controls for the Space shuttle (which contain helicoils), Minuteman Guidance Systems (which contain helicoils where the parts are not beryllium) and Howitzer-mounted navigation systems (which contain helicoils), I am alwa...
by John_Aldrich
Mon May 22, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Heli Coil
Replies: 19
Views: 1285

Re: Heli Coil

and here I thought that was just a typo... if it is not a typo, well, 7/16-24 is ADMF British Admiralty Thread and absolutely no one is going to have a STI for it so, it begs the question: what on earth has or had this thread? if this is for a flare nut or flare fitting like I suspect, then replace...
by John_Aldrich
Sun May 21, 2023 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Heli Coil
Replies: 19
Views: 1285

Heli Coil

Anyone know where I can find a Heli coil kit "7/16-24"?
by John_Aldrich
Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The T hobby lost another fine gentleman
Replies: 25
Views: 4224

Re: The T hobby lost another fine gentleman

Condolences to family and friends.
by John_Aldrich
Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aluminum Timing Gear
Replies: 22
Views: 1715

Re: Aluminum Timing Gear

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote:
Thu Mar 23, 2023 4:02 pm
What is the condition of your crankshaft gear? No gear will run well against a worn crank gear.
Not sure Jerry. Had the engine rebuilt several years ago and while it runs good it is just so darned noisy.
by John_Aldrich
Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aluminum Timing Gear
Replies: 22
Views: 1715

Re: Aluminum Timing Gear

TWrenn wrote:
Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:26 pm
Yep, they are. Horribly noisy. Get a brass one, they're a bit quieter.
How noisy are steel ones? I HAVE one of them.
by John_Aldrich
Thu Mar 23, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aluminum Timing Gear
Replies: 22
Views: 1715

Aluminum Timing Gear

Anyone have issues with the aluminum timing gears?

Mine is noisy as all get out.
by John_Aldrich
Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your model T in February
Replies: 22
Views: 2437

Re: What have you done to your model T in February

Managed to get all my T's started except the one that is out of gas. And that one is a 1915 and crank start only. :(
by John_Aldrich
Thu Jan 05, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168399

Re: Foto of the Day

Just tried to start the T's and the Model A. Only the 1927 T started. :cry:
by John_Aldrich
Sat Oct 29, 2022 6:23 pm
Forum: Services
Topic: Brass Radiator Recore
Replies: 2
Views: 1998

Re: Brass Radiator Recore

112th street radiator re-cored mine and it looks great.

Located in Washington state.
by John_Aldrich
Sat Oct 15, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T copper head gaskets back to normal?
Replies: 34
Views: 4670

Re: Model T copper head gaskets back to normal?

Mac's (AKA Eckler's) gets all their parts from the dealers. Over the past year, they have not been paying their bills for Model T parts they have ordered for their customers from various dealers. As such, their accounts have been closed or suspended. Currently, they have an outstanding debt of seve...
by John_Aldrich
Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Brass body Kingston L-4 carb fs
Replies: 3
Views: 809

Re: Brass body Kingston L-4 carb fs

Do you still have this carb?

Does the needle valve move freely?
by John_Aldrich
Sun Oct 09, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168399

Re: Foto of the Day

Rich Eagle wrote:
Sun Oct 09, 2022 1:20 pm
Time for some attention.
Time.jpg
Those gutters are worth their weight in gold around these parts.
by John_Aldrich
Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Happy Birdhaven customer
Replies: 1
Views: 707

Re: Happy Birdhaven customer

Hope this is the proper place to put this. I want give a shout out to Birdhaven for getting back to me in a timely manner about a part I was having trouble finding. They are professional and courteous. I much appreciate all our vendors for helping us keep these "T"s going! Awesome! Mostly folks com...
by John_Aldrich
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Change Timing Gear
Replies: 17
Views: 1873

Re: Change Timing Gear

TXGOAT2 wrote:
Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:21 am
Does your car have a generator? I suggest that you replace both gears as a set. Timing gears depend on good cam bearings and main bearings to run correctly. Generator drive gear clearance can be adjusted, if necessary.
Running an alternator now.
by John_Aldrich
Tue Sep 27, 2022 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Change Timing Gear
Replies: 17
Views: 1873

Re: Change Timing Gear

Wish I'd heard it running last weekend. I remember you mentioning it. Remove the generator and look at the cam gear to verify extreme gear wear - how long ago did I replace it ? It was the 2nd engine you did for me but it has been 10 years since you replaced it. The longer I run it the more I hate ...
by John_Aldrich
Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Change Timing Gear
Replies: 17
Views: 1873

Re: Change Timing Gear

The aluminum timing gear is super noisy to the point that during a 2 day T run last week folks were asking me why my engine was so noisy.
It is obnoxiously loud which is why I want to change it.
by John_Aldrich
Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Change Timing Gear
Replies: 17
Views: 1873

Change Timing Gear

I want to replace the aluminum timing with an original steel one.

Is it as simple and pulling off the aluminum gear and pushing on the steel gear?

Is the timing gear "pressed" on? That would make swapping the gear MUCH more difficult.
by John_Aldrich
Sat Aug 07, 2021 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: BABBITT WORK
Replies: 3
Views: 1646

Re: BABBITT WORK

RajoRacer wrote:
Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:50 pm
I've referred a few jobs over to Rick Carnegie in Spokane.
Thanks Steve.
by John_Aldrich
Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168399

Re: Foto of the Day

15 truck (Small).jpg
by John_Aldrich
Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What happened to the parts and cars of.......
Replies: 6
Views: 1828

Re: What happened to the parts and cars of.......

Soseone asked me if I knew what happened to the parts and csrs of Charlie Shaffer and Stan Howe.... I do not but was asked to post this question on here to see if anyone knew. :mrgreen: Stan had a Stromberg OF of mine that he sold to me and was troubleshooting. I never could get it working right.
by John_Aldrich
Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Feeling stupid - hard starting
Replies: 126
Views: 14019

Re: Feeling stupid - hard starting

...dead, like the coils don't even buzz? [/size] No, by dead I meant no fire. Not even a cough or hint of wanting to fire. The coils are working and the plugs are sparking. I haven't tried pulling yet, but I may resort to that. I had a similar problem and pouring some oil into each cylinder (enough...
by John_Aldrich
Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: BABBITT WORK
Replies: 3
Views: 1646

BABBITT WORK

Who in or near the great Northwest is pouring babbitt? Dave Johnson is no longer (at least for now) pouring babbitt which kind of leaves us in a bind.
by John_Aldrich
Tue Jul 27, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Help needed finding a ignition switch
Replies: 8
Views: 2015

Re: Help needed finding a ignition switch

Jeepster47 wrote:
Mon Jul 26, 2021 12:37 pm
All the suppliers I have contact are out of the ignition switch assembly (T-5012) with no eta on restocking. Anyone have a good usable one ? Needed for a 24 touring.
I have 2 or three of them. New I think. Except one is old and I think needs rebuilt.
by John_Aldrich
Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Infernal Knock!
Replies: 8
Views: 1661

Re: Infernal Knock!

Unfortunately, the center main is usually worn by the 4th main sagging which lowers the back of the transmission and raises the center main this causes wear in the block and not the cap. So tightening up the cap by removing shims will only cause the crank to continually flex in the center eventuall...
by John_Aldrich
Thu Jul 01, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Infernal Knock!
Replies: 8
Views: 1661

Infernal Knock!

Knock in the engine. At first it sounded like the center main. Removed one shim on each side. Then it sounded like number r cylinder. Pulled one shim each side.
Now it sou vs like number one cylinder.

Ideas as to why it seems to be migrating?
by John_Aldrich
Sun Jun 20, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help for a friend
Replies: 12
Views: 2403

Re: Help for a friend

People have used local shops to re-core a radiator. Be sure to see if they have experience with antique radiators. Here is a link to the HCCT Handbook sold by MTFCA. https://modeltstore.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/hcct-handbook-by-cascisa-and-patterson I've had good luck by simply tell...
by John_Aldrich
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T with the most Leg room for Tall drivers
Replies: 26
Views: 3902

Re: T with the most Leg room for Tall drivers

My 27 touring has the most leg room for me and I've driven a 15 pickup, 23 Roadster, 26 Tudor and a Dr Coupe which was the worst.

I'm 6' 1"
by John_Aldrich
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do I use this tool?
Replies: 14
Views: 2733

Re: How do I use this tool?

I once had a wheel I could not get off with either of the tools shown.

I ended up backing off the nut a couple of turns (so it was loose but not falling off) and then driving the car a little making tight turns both left and right.

That worked when nothing else would.
by John_Aldrich
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR MODEL T IN JUNE
Replies: 41
Views: 6293

Re: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR MODEL T IN JUNE

Went on tour!

Broke down!
by John_Aldrich
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wrist Pin Noise
Replies: 7
Views: 1474

Re: Wrist Pin Noise

Thanks. Used a stethoscope today and really couldn't narrow down which cylinder.

Aluminum pistons 40 over. will pull the inspection plate tomorrow and get my hands dirty.

Sure would be nice if it was a rod cap... :shock:
by John_Aldrich
Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Feeling stupid - hard starting
Replies: 126
Views: 14019

Re: Feeling stupid

When my 1912 engine came back from rebuild it was tight to the point that the hand crank was essentially useless. Starting required pulling with the tractor the first few times until break-in was complete, then no problems. Remove plugs, pour a little gasoline into each cylinder, try again. If it g...
by John_Aldrich
Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator Ornament
Replies: 28
Views: 4156

Re: Radiator Ornament

ornament 1.jpg
Ornament 2.jpg
by John_Aldrich
Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wrist Pin Noise
Replies: 7
Views: 1474

Wrist Pin Noise

What am I looking at for parts if I determine I have a noisy wrist pin?
by John_Aldrich
Fri Feb 12, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale: Coupe/Roadster Rear Fender Irons
Replies: 3
Views: 986

Re: For Sale: Coupe/Roadster Rear Fender Irons

John Aldrich here. Fender Irons are sold?

Was unable to find your message to me in the forum. Guess I'm losing my touch!
by John_Aldrich
Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in December
Replies: 41
Views: 6447

Re: What have you done with your T in December

In the "parts gathering" mode so a buddy of mine and I can build a Depot Hack.
by John_Aldrich
Mon Dec 14, 2020 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drill Bit Quality
Replies: 5
Views: 1774

Re: Drill Bit Quality

Yesterday 12/12, Ignacio Valdes started a post entitled "Drilling Steel?". Ignacio eventually solved his problem of difficulty in drilling steel, apparently by purchase of what was obviously a very high quality set of "Milwaukee" drill bits. Within that same post, Stan Howe posted what i consider s...
by John_Aldrich
Sun Dec 06, 2020 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can’t stop now!
Replies: 14
Views: 3144

Re: Can’t stop now!

Wish I could afford a "vintage" key board but since I can't I bought one of the "repros" and collected all the keys necessary to fill it.
by John_Aldrich
Sun Dec 06, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Always have adult supervision when working on your Model T
Replies: 14
Views: 3505

Re: Always have adult supervision when working on your Model T

"Arkansas Lizzy" HATES to be left behind. As you can see she is patiently waiting to go and whenever she hears a T start up and comes a-running!
by John_Aldrich
Tue Oct 27, 2020 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine knock during Deceleration.
Replies: 12
Views: 5152

Re: Engine knock during Deceleration.

Susanne wrote:
Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:10 pm
Generally a "higher pitched" knock under deceleration is a rod knock, that or maybe a piston pin knock... Main knocks are deeper, you can not only hear them but feel them. Piston slap is a different sound (takka takka takka)...
Probably not piston slap then.
by John_Aldrich
Tue Oct 27, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine knock during Deceleration.
Replies: 12
Views: 5152

Re: Engine knock during Deceleration.

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote:
Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:28 pm
Do you know the condition of your u-joint? Excessive play in your u-joint may show up under "no load" conditions.
No I don't. :(
by John_Aldrich
Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine knock during Deceleration.
Replies: 12
Views: 5152

Engine knock during Deceleration.

I have an engine knock during light deceleration that only occurs when there is no "load" on the engine. When the engine is slowing down the car the knock goes away and is never there during acceleration. I tried removing shims from the rod caps and although one cap "seemed" loose apparently it was ...
by John_Aldrich
Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shim Removal
Replies: 14
Views: 2699

Re: Shim Removal

While I think plasigauge is great for steel backed insert bearings, I stopped using it a long time ago on poured babbitt bearings because I wasn't getting a consistent reading. I have been using the aluminum foil method. Re the nut; if the holes don't line up at 30-35FP, I swap the nuts around or f...
by John_Aldrich
Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shim Removal
Replies: 14
Views: 2699

Re: Shim Removal

Thanks for all the advice. Ironically, when I did this to another car I must have gotten lucky because it came out fine. THIS time however that is not the case.
by John_Aldrich
Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shim Removal
Replies: 14
Views: 2699

Re: Shim Removal

CRAP!

No I didn't use plasti gauge. Sounds Like I need a new set of shims to install.

Your thoughts?
by John_Aldrich
Fri Sep 11, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shim Removal
Replies: 14
Views: 2699

Shim Removal

Got a knock when I decelerate so decided to take out some shims. Unable to narrow down which rod was knocking. Got shims removed on #'s 1 and 4 and had a hell of a time getting a cotter key in the 2nd rod cap hex head on #4. Finally got the nut tight enough to reveal the cotter key hole. After remov...
by John_Aldrich
Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T prices down?
Replies: 9
Views: 2966

Re: Model T prices down?

BobP wrote:
Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:30 pm
A decent 1926 roadster pickup just sold for $21,175 on an online auction in Wi. Wood wheels, no options, older restoration. Whoda thunk it. We might have a goldmine.
Your headline caught me... Model T prices and part prices are definitely on the rise.
by John_Aldrich
Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Car Stinks!
Replies: 15
Views: 3707

Re: Car Stinks!

jiminbartow wrote:
Thu Aug 27, 2020 7:33 pm
Do you have a muffler? Check every orifice in the engine compartment and under cab that a mouse could fit into. Mice are pretty small and one could have crawled in someplace and died. Jim Patrick
Thinking maybe the exhaust pack nut might be loose.
by John_Aldrich
Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Car Stinks!
Replies: 15
Views: 3707

Car Stinks!

Every time the T stops at a lite there is a horrible odor coming (I think) from the engine compartment. Can't smell it as I go down the road but I'm sure it is still there.

Any guesses as to what it might be??
by John_Aldrich
Thu May 14, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 21 inch wood wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 3265

Re: 21 inch wood wheels

RajoRacer wrote:
Thu May 14, 2020 1:37 pm
Not that I'm trying to talk you out of buying my parts to do the wheel job BUT, I don't think you can build a set for that, assuming they're Hickory spokes - you might ask Bill.
I know and I sincerely appreciate all you do AS you know!

Checking with him now.
by John_Aldrich
Thu May 14, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 21 inch wood wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 3265

Re: 21 inch wood wheels

RajoRacer wrote:
Thu May 14, 2020 12:52 pm
They're large drum John but easy to change out !
Thanks Steve! I like this plan. Going to call my co-hort in crime and see what he thinks. He never did respond to my text yesterday but his wife is under the weather now so I'm not sure what else is going on over there.
by John_Aldrich
Thu May 14, 2020 12:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 21 inch wood wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 3265

Re: 21 inch wood wheels

Large or small drum?
by John_Aldrich
Sat May 02, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCI National Tour Cancelled
Replies: 9
Views: 3775

Re: MTFCI National Tour Cancelled

Tom_Carnegie wrote:
Sat May 02, 2020 7:51 pm
I don't have inside knowledge, but my understanding is that it (the MTFCA tour) is still on. If what I've heard is correct, the hotel plans to be open and has made accommodations to the club that make the situation workable, at least at this time.
Thanks Tom.
by John_Aldrich
Sat May 02, 2020 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCI National Tour Cancelled
Replies: 9
Views: 3775

Re: MTFCI National Tour Cancelled

Anyone know if the MTFCA National Tour scheduled for July is still on? I'm guessing probably not.
by John_Aldrich
Sat May 02, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What did you do with your T Model in May ?
Replies: 79
Views: 19244

Re: What did you do with your T Model in May ?

Took the 1915 out for her first run this year. Went to get some veggie starts... about 35 miles round trip. She looks like hell but never misses a beat!
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15 truck.jpg
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by John_Aldrich
Fri May 01, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tool Help Please!
Replies: 3
Views: 1966

Re: Tool Help Please!

As you all know, my son recently joined the T addiction club with the purchase of his first T - a 1926 Tudor. He's decided to just run with the distributor that was put on and he's got it running pretty good, but now he's working on the front axle and putting new kingpins in. I must have borrowed t...
by John_Aldrich
Fri May 01, 2020 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lack of power questions
Replies: 33
Views: 8536

Re: Lack of power questions

Ok... I had my engine out and replaced the valves and rebuilt the transmission.. put it back and can't get any power out of the motor.. first I thought maybe my transmission was binding, but I've dont enough tests to rule that out..spark seems good, rebuilt coils, nice pink spark at the plugs. My i...
by John_Aldrich
Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168399

Re: Foto of the Day

Rich Eagle wrote:
Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:36 pm
We were asked to supply cars for a photo shoot. Only two cars showed up.
PShoot1.jpg
PShoot2.jpg
I was happy to see these youngsters enjoying the early day theme. They enjoyed both cars and the contrast.
The young lady in white very much looks the part/era.
by John_Aldrich
Thu Apr 16, 2020 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-7 brake band,need 1
Replies: 11
Views: 3878

Re: 26-7 brake band,need 1

Mark Gregush wrote:
Thu Apr 16, 2020 11:32 am
Looks like Steve comes to the rescue! :D RE What are people doing, putting ads in the classified.
Steve has rescued me on more than one occasion.
by John_Aldrich
Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
Replies: 81
Views: 20021

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

RajoRacer wrote:
Wed Apr 01, 2020 12:34 pm
Actually installed over the last couple days but rolled her out with my "new to me" Pharis Buffalo wires & new Firestones !
Steve, did you get the new "radials"? Jim Beal says they are great.
by John_Aldrich
Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168399

Re: Foto of the Day

A morning, foggy picture of my "T" barn. Thanks to Steve Jelf for helping me figure this out.
Fog thru the trees (Medium).jpeg
by John_Aldrich
Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Trying to post pictures
Replies: 12
Views: 7845

Re: Trying to post pictures

Steve Jelf wrote:
Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:34 am
Keep it simple. Skip Photobucket. Post directly from your computer. A JPEG is fine. Like this:


IMG_4098 copy.JPG
When I select image it gives me image tags. Is there an "insert picture" button somewhere?
by John_Aldrich
Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: sand blast discovery!
Replies: 13
Views: 5505

Re: sand blast discovery!

Dan Hatch wrote:
Sun Apr 12, 2020 7:10 pm
Please tell us you are not using sand in a blast cabinet.
Also , do you have a dust collector? Dan
I am using "sand blasting grit" in my cabinet. Shiny black stuff originally.

What is the issue you are alluding to? I don't want to screw up my cabinet as I haven't had it that long.
by John_Aldrich
Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Coil Box Wiring
Replies: 4
Views: 2240

Re: 1927 Coil Box Wiring

The hot wire from the switch (COIL) terminal, goes to the bottom of the '26-'27 box, that powers the coils. IMG_3909 (570x428).jpg Remember the engine mount box plug wiring is different from fire wall mount box. On the engine mount box, the terminal on the far right is #4 plug! IMG_5022 (800x601) (...
by John_Aldrich
Mon Apr 13, 2020 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Coil Box Wiring
Replies: 4
Views: 2240

Re: 1927 Coil Box Wiring

Thanks to all that responded.

Dan Treace... That is exactly what I needed to know.

In all my looking around I just couldn't find that answer.
by John_Aldrich
Mon Apr 13, 2020 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Coil Box Wiring
Replies: 4
Views: 2240

1927 Coil Box Wiring

Removing the distributor and putting a coil box back on my 1927 Touring. There is a strip of contacts in the bottom of the coil box but I am unable to see where it connects although I see a wire coming out of the bottom in pictures and no idea where it goes to or how it connects to the coil box. I o...
by John_Aldrich
Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE 20%
Replies: 46
Views: 14676

Re: CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE 20%

Hate to see you guys go but TOTALLY understand. Thanks for all you have done!
by John_Aldrich
Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Member
Replies: 11
Views: 4521

Re: New Member

GREAT job!

Welcome to the affliction!
by John_Aldrich
Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES!
Replies: 16
Views: 5598

Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR WISHES!

May 2020 be YOUR best year ever!
by John_Aldrich
Sun Sep 08, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bow Saddle
Replies: 6
Views: 3141

Re: Bow Saddle

Got it and thanks!

The FORUM has aided me once more!
by John_Aldrich
Sat Sep 07, 2019 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bow Saddle
Replies: 6
Views: 3141

Re: Bow Saddle

Here is a picture for clarification.
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by John_Aldrich
Sat Sep 07, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bow Saddle
Replies: 6
Views: 3141

Bow Saddle

The saddle that my top bows rest on when the top is down is loose. I know there is a nut on it inside but for the life of me simply peeling back the panels I cannot reach that nut to tighten it.

Suggestions? Tricks?
by John_Aldrich
Fri Aug 16, 2019 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Blown Head Gasket
Replies: 6
Views: 3208

Re: Blown Head Gasket

Thanks. I'll do that!
by John_Aldrich
Fri Aug 16, 2019 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Blown Head Gasket
Replies: 6
Views: 3208

Blown Head Gasket

The head gasket blew on my friends 1923 Fordor. I am working on getting one stuck bolt out (you guessed it, farthest one aft on the port side) but I would like to know if there is anything I need to look for while replacing this gasket. Something that occasionally accompanies a blown head gasket. T...
by John_Aldrich
Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168399

Re: Foto of the Day

Our club likes to sneak up in the hills and we frequently have lunch at the Carbonado Tavern. Here we are across the street cooling off.

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by John_Aldrich
Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ammeter does not register a charge
Replies: 5
Views: 3051

Re: Ammeter does not register a charge

The battery side of the cutout will show what your battery has as it is a straight shot to the battery on one wire. Well, except it goes through your amp meter first. You would NOT have 6 volts on the generator side of the cutout if it weren't running. Problems could be your cut-out, possibly your a...
by John_Aldrich
Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Broken Band Washer
Replies: 4
Views: 2327

Broken Band Washer

Retired like I am I enjoy spending time working on my T's as well as a Model A and more recently a 1940 Cadillac LaSalle. My brake pedal was a little low on my stock 1915 Model T so since I have a wooden band on there I thought that was a little odd. True enough they have been in there for 6 or 7 ye...
by John_Aldrich
Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Battery Lifting / Removal Methods
Replies: 36
Views: 11717

Re: Battery Lifting / Removal Methods

I clamp a vise grip on each post so I have something to grab on to.
by John_Aldrich
Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What did you do with your model T in June
Replies: 97
Views: 32018

Re: What did you do with your model T in June

Fixed a knock in my 1915.
by John_Aldrich
Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: So tell me why I should buy a model T?
Replies: 61
Views: 18144

Re: So tell me why I should buy a model T?

Be careful. Model T's are addicting. They are worse than Lay's potato chips.

You can't have just one!
by John_Aldrich
Sun Jun 09, 2019 5:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Parting out the 1926 Model T Ford Tudor sedan
Replies: 15
Views: 6240

Re: Parting out the 1926 Model T Ford Tudor sedan

Do you have a good picture of the nickel radiator shroud?
by John_Aldrich
Sun Jun 09, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Carbon Canyon Model T Club
Replies: 0
Views: 1391

Carbon Canyon Model T Club

Just wanted to let you see what we are up to this year. Like ya'll we have lots of T fun!

http://www.carboncanyonmodelt.com/Home.html