John,
How so? Is that specific to all roads or only dirt ones? I'm afraid the rear setup of my speedster doesn't leave me with many options for the exhaust to come out the back (which is what I originally wanted) without putting too many bends into the exhaust pipe.
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- Fri Oct 13, 2023 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How I installed a new muffler
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3602
- Fri Oct 13, 2023 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Inspiration Needed for Brake Light Switch on early T with Rockies
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1037
Re: Inspiration Needed for Brake Light Switch on early T with Rockies
I don't have a picture right now (I'll try to get one and remember to post tomorrow) but I use a normally-on generic brake light switch (like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Mechanical-Brake-Pedal-Switch/dp/B076VMYH17?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A1FJ1WMPKJVUMQ...
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: High rpm, no load miss
- Replies: 12
- Views: 688
Re: High rpm, no load miss
This sounds somewhat similar to an issue I just finally sorted after many months. Similar to you, I had low power in second gear (car struggled past 30 despite being a speedster), sometimes felt like it would "miss," but otherwise accelerated smoothly and ran fine. I also had the "cherry red" exhaus...
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How I installed a new muffler
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3602
Re: How I installed a new muffler
I just finished my version of this conversion. Tractor supply had the FO11 listed as the IH-1 (at least, that's what they told me). But it had the properly sized in/out. It works pretty well; a little louder than a stock muffler but sounds pretty nice. Used the same mounting method as Dave H. but ha...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 5:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter speed
- Replies: 11
- Views: 600
Re: Starter speed
I recently had this issue of a slow starter. Before I went out to have it rebuilt, I replaced all the connections, wiring, starter relay and rebuilt the floor switch for the starter. Now it turns just fine, without having actually done anything to the starter itself. Wiring does kind of go bad after...
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Boyco Running Board Can Replica
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1494
Re: Boyco Running Board Can Replica
Finished "cans," complete with 5 foot paint job.
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Boyco Running Board Can Replica
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1494
Re: Boyco Running Board Can Replica
Hank: I may consider fixing them some day to have functional cans, but for now my T has an enormous storage compartment that I can already fit extra gas/water in, if needed. Perhaps making reproduction Boyco cans will be my contribution to the collective hobby one day, but as I have a long way to go...
- Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Boyco Running Board Can Replica
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1494
Boyco Running Board Can Replica
Hello everyone, I decided to repaint some Boyco cans that I have, and once getting into them found that they were in pretty terrible shape (completely rusted through on one side). Since finding a replacement proved both difficult and prohibitively expensive and I do not have the skill to fix them pr...
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Stewart swivel for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 922
Re: Stewart swivel for sale
Hello Tim,
Do you know if this is compatible with a Stewart 102 speedo?
Thanks
Do you know if this is compatible with a Stewart 102 speedo?
Thanks
- Fri May 19, 2023 5:39 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS Stewart speedometer road gear
- Replies: 1
- Views: 432
Re: FS Stewart speedometer road gear
Message sent.
- Fri May 19, 2023 5:37 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS Speedometer swivel and bracket
- Replies: 2
- Views: 683
Re: FS Speedometer swivel and bracket
Message sent.
- Fri May 05, 2023 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Holley NH Channels Sealed Intentionally
- Replies: 5
- Views: 641
Re: Holley NH Channels Sealed Intentionally
Got it! The wording of some of those other posts was confusing to me. All makes sense now. Thanks!
- Fri May 05, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Holley NH Channels Sealed Intentionally
- Replies: 5
- Views: 641
Holley NH Channels Sealed Intentionally
Hello everyone, I was refurbishing a Holly NH when I came across something I haven't seen before (and can't seem to find references to here). It seems a few of the channels through the carb have been plugged intentionally; one of them on the flange and on of the inside the bowl. Pictures below. I do...
- Fri Apr 21, 2023 11:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stromberg OF Carb Cleaning
- Replies: 4
- Views: 875
Re: Stromberg OF Carb Cleaning
Scott,
I see. Thanks! I will email you if I have a need.
I see. Thanks! I will email you if I have a need.
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stromberg OF Carb Cleaning
- Replies: 4
- Views: 875
Re: Stromberg OF Carb Cleaning
Scott,
Thanks for the tips, I will keep them in mind if/when I attempt further cleaning.
Do you know of anyone that rebuilds or tunes these anymore? Most places I find online that work with Strombergs don't work with anything before the 1940s or so.
Thanks for the tips, I will keep them in mind if/when I attempt further cleaning.
Do you know of anyone that rebuilds or tunes these anymore? Most places I find online that work with Strombergs don't work with anything before the 1940s or so.
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tony Bowker
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4081
Re: Tony Bowker
I got to know Tony a lot in the past few years since joining the hobby, and his help was invaluable. It's possible I may not have stuck with it if he wasn't close by and so willing to lend a hand when I felt way out of my league. I was always drawn to cars from this era but was first physically intr...
- Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stromberg OF Carb Cleaning
- Replies: 4
- Views: 875
Stromberg OF Carb Cleaning
Hello everyone, Does anyone have suggestions for cleaning a Stromberg OF that doesn't require disassembling it all the way? A recently acquired T had some old fuel in it and I want to clean the carb without potentially ruining all the adjustments/tuning (done by Stan Howe years ago). Side question: ...
- Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:28 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: SOLD.....1915 Model T Touring, $15,000 OBO
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2912
Re: SOLD.....1915 Model T Touring, $15,000 OBO
Sold for ~$14k. Took some off because the radiator needed some work (or possible replacement). The gentleman that bought it isn't really a T person, but (I believe) has/is part of a business that rents cars out for events. Mutual connection through family was the only reason I was able to sell so qu...
- Sat Jan 28, 2023 3:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: SOLD.....1915 Model T Touring, $15,000 OBO
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2912
SOLD.....1915 Model T Touring, $15,000 OBO
1915 Model T Touring car, possibly a rare “wide track” model originally sold in the Southern States. Car has a slightly wider wheelbase (~4 inches), which was originally designed for following cotton wagon ruts in the road. Uncommon, period correct suspension damper setup. Engine and transmission we...
- Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3587
Re: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
The thrust washers were still in good shape (one was bronze, one was babbitt) and so was the DS bearing. The DS bearing sleeve had a chip or two out of it, but it was still there and holding tight otherwise. Could be the chips from the bearing sleeve caused the devastation. Could also have been that...
- Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3587
Re: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
Update for posterity...this may have had something to do with the noise I was hearing
- Sun Jul 11, 2021 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3587
Re: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
Eric, when I saw your photos, my attention was drawn to the road easer shock absorbers. They look like the Richards Wilcox English made ones often fitted by Duncan and Fraser to the cars sold by them in Adelaide, South Australia. Then I took a closer look at the way the corner panels are fitted to ...
- Sat Jul 10, 2021 11:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3587
Re: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
Here are some pictures attempting to show the wheel camber and the gap between the drum and the axle housing. Normal-looking fitment on the passenger side: Passenger Rear Normal.jpg Fitment on the driver side (with negative camber): Driver Rear Camber.jpg Passenger side drum closeup: Passenger Rear ...
- Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3587
Re: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
Does it sound like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khk1BkFTYjc No, much louder and much less frequent. The wheels were making similar sounds to this before rebuilding, which is why I sent them out. The new sound also sounds like its coming from closer to the center of the car. I will take the...
- Sat Jul 10, 2021 3:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3587
Re: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
The wheels were made by Stutzman and I am pretty sure he uses blue loctite on the threads. They didn't look peened over but I assume that Noah knows best when it comes down to it. Have other received wheels from Stutzman where he peened the hub bolt heads?
- Thu Jul 08, 2021 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3587
Re: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I am likely going to overhaul the rear end regardless (I like the piece of mind of knowing it's in good shape). A few more clues after a closer look and some measurements: the rear driver-side wheel is at a slight negative camber compared to the rear passenger-si...
- Mon Jul 05, 2021 11:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3587
Rythmic Drivetrain Clacking
Hello everyone, I recently noticed a rythmic, loud clacking noise coming from my 15 touring that developed after a (relatively) long drive. The speed of the noise increases with speed and is gone when at a standstill. It's loud enough to hear over the engine and other associated driving sounds, even...
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trouble Mounting a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3141
Re: Trouble Mountaing a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
Hello everyone, update for posterity. I purchased a new tire and managed to get it on with little effort without any extra heat (maybe 60F and cloudy today) or notching. The new tire certainly helped as it was much more pliant, but there was one other issue that I noticed this time around. The rim f...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trouble Mounting a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3141
Re: Trouble Mountaing a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
Yeah, the bead on this tire has taken a bit of damage from repeated attempts to get it onto the rim, so I was considering replacing the tire anyway at this point. I was hesitant as there seems to be a consensus that new tires aren't quite as good as the older ones, and these ones certainly are older...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trouble Mounting a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3141
Re: Trouble Mountaing a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
What is the purpose of the bridge washer? Is it necessary if I use a rim flap? It seems like it could be contributing to the problem by preventing the tube from being “flush” with the inside of the rim. By rim nut I was referring to the thin nut that comes with the tube. I assumed this goes on after...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trouble Mounting a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3141
Re: Trouble Mountaing a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
Alan,
For a metal stem tube, do you thread the stem nut all the way on before you mount the tire or after? I took the tube/tire off the rim again just now and it seems like the very bottom of the stem is binding on the feedthrough.
For a metal stem tube, do you thread the stem nut all the way on before you mount the tire or after? I took the tube/tire off the rim again just now and it seems like the very bottom of the stem is binding on the feedthrough.
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trouble Mounting a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3141
Re: Trouble Mountaing a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
Norm, There is a flap in the tire (I learned that lesson on my first tire change). The only issue I could think of is that the tube stem is binding against the hole in the rim, as it seems to be slightly angled in the picture. The wheel is currently off the car, so no trouble there. I will try letti...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trouble Mounting a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3141
Trouble Mounting a Tire on a Non-demountable Wheel
Hello everyone, as the title says, I am having some trouble mounting a tire on non-demountable wheel I have. This isn't the first time I've changed tires, and I have done it successfully several times on both demountable and non. Normally once I get the tire almost completely on it will just nicely...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 1:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early Steering Wheel with Later Column
- Replies: 1
- Views: 918
Early Steering Wheel with Later Column
Hello all, I was recently given a nice, wooden steering wheel for my 1915. The wheel that is currently on the car is one of the black Fordite ones from a later car. The Fordite wheel spider has one key slot, and the earlier wheel has two slots. The end of the column seems to have slots for two keys,...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sediment Bulb Valve Weeping
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1781
Re: Sediment Bulb Valve Weeping
I agree with Rich that this must have been a flawed casting from the get-go as the difference in condition between the sides is quite extreme. I will look into replacing it, thanks. I tried to re-lap it about 6 months ago and it seems like it didn't last very long.
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sediment Bulb Valve Weeping
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1781
Sediment Bulb Valve Weeping
Hello everyone, I am having issues with my sediment bulb leaking (again) and it appears to be weeping from the main valve. I use the valve every time I drive (once a month or so), as I don't have one by the carb. There is a lot of pitting on the inside surface of the valve on one side, is this norma...
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: World War 1 Model Ts
- Replies: 57
- Views: 8352
Re: World War 1 Model Ts
I agree with Mark. I am far towards the younger side of club members (having finished public high school less than 10 years ago) and this wasn't a subject that was covered in great detail. I enjoyed history and was in the advanced classes; even so, WW1 was covered in only a few lectures (3 hours tot...
- Thu Oct 22, 2020 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Front Spindle Washer Stuck
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1196
Re: Front Spindle Washer Stuck
Ended up having to cut it off with a Dremel and a really small disk. Somehow about half of the washer was pinched/flattened such that the washer tab was stuck hard into the groove and the washer wouldn't get over the threads. The threads closest to the spindle are somewhat damaged as well. Possible ...
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: All-Purpose or Wheel Bearing Grease?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2989
All-Purpose or Wheel Bearing Grease?
What types of grease do you all use for your wheel bearings? Seems like previous owner of my T used all-purpose for everything (including wheel bearings). Are there any notable benefits to using grease made specifically for wheel bearings?
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Front Spindle Washer Stuck
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1196
Front Spindle Washer Stuck
Hello all, I am having such a silly problem at the moment. I am attempting to remove the front wheels in order to send them out for rebuilding, but the spindle washer is stuck on the passenger side. When I changed bearings on a previous car, they just came right off. The washer on this one seems to ...
- Sun Jun 21, 2020 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Contact Information for Don L Ritchey (California)?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1907
Re: Contact Information for Don L Ritchey (California)?
Great news, thanks! Sent you a PM Mike.
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 9:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Contact Information for Don L Ritchey (California)?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1907
Contact Information for Don L Ritchey (California)?
I realize that this may be a long shot, but I am having trouble finding any information. Does anyone have any contact information for Don L Ritchey in Northern California? He was the owner of the Horseless Carriage Garage in Escalon, CA. I used to visit him and his wife Lillian for certain T-related...
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 3:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE 20%
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15582
Re: CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE 20%
As a younger member of the hobby (late 20s), this makes me pretty sad. I had been monitoring Glen's attempted sale of his company and even briefly looked into it myself. A few people had mentioned that some of the younger members (20s/30s) would have to "take up the mantle" so to speak to keep busin...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Registration holder
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3438
Re: Registration holder
I use one of those vintage registration holders that fits around the steering column. I slide it all the way down so that it's out of sight as much as possible. Not the most secure place (anyone could grab it if they knew what it was/where it was), but I don't have to worry about forgetting paperwor...
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Leak in Overflow Tube
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1422
Leak in Overflow Tube
Hi everyone, I was cleaning my radiator today (1915 brass) and it suddenly developed a pretty substantial leak. Upon removing the radiator cap, a steady stream of drops started pouring out of the overflow tube at the bottom of the radiator. It is definitely coming from the tube and not anywhere else...
- Sun Oct 20, 2019 2:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Overcenter on Low Gear to High Gear Shift
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
Re: Overcenter on Low Gear to High Gear Shift
Update for posterity: Enlisting the help of Tony, we were able to discover the likely problem my 15 touring was having with the clutch adjustment issues. There was nothing wrong with the spring, clutch, or clutch fingers. The reason that the adjustment was so difficult to get was that the clutch ped...
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 4:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Overcenter on Low Gear to High Gear Shift
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
Re: Overcenter on Low Gear to High Gear Shift
Update: I got the fingers adjusted to the proper clearance, and the compression/uncompression distance of the spring is much greater now. The clevis fits now when I follow the adjustment diagram, but now there's an issue where the clutch pedal is actuating between low and high gear even when the clu...
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 9:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Overcenter on Low Gear to High Gear Shift
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
Re: Overcenter on Low Gear to High Gear Shift
Andre
Thanks for the advice, I will give it a shot. To what piece of literature are the numbers in your reply referring to? (ex. 3432)
Thanks for the advice, I will give it a shot. To what piece of literature are the numbers in your reply referring to? (ex. 3432)
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Overcenter on Low Gear to High Gear Shift
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
Overcenter on Low Gear to High Gear Shift
I have recently changed my bands and am trying to get everything dialed in, and I am experiencing a problem where the low pedal goes overcenter only when the clutch lever is all the way forward (i.e. in high gear position). The pedal was fine when the lever was in neutral/first upright position. I a...
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 11:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: No high gear after changing bands and cams.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4432
Re: No high gear after changing bands and cams.
I just replaced my bands as well, and have noticed the problem with the pedal not wanting to return on its own when trying to go into high gear. However, this problem only appeared after driving around for a little bit. I assume this just means the bands are settling in and the low band needs to be ...
- Fri Oct 04, 2019 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Introduction and question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5234
Re: Introduction and question
I recently towed my touring on the highway, 65 mph (ish). Like others said, make sure the bows are strapped down really tight; if they come undone your T might go parasailing. I also bent the top half of the windshield at 45 degrees or so to deflect the wind a little better at speed and it seemed to...
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Resurrection of a 1909 Model T
- Replies: 63
- Views: 21005
Re: Resurrection of a 1909 Model T
Tony,
If you ever need an extra set of able hands, give me a call! I'm not too far from you and need to learn.
Eric
If you ever need an extra set of able hands, give me a call! I'm not too far from you and need to learn.
Eric
- Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for Transmission Band
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3157
Re: Looking for Transmission Band
George: I was under the impression that all bands were narrow up until 26. As long as it is narrow, I don't think I mind detachable or not. As far as I have read, there isn't much of a benefit to having detachable ears on brass cars as the inspection window/hogshead is too small to be able to remove...
- Mon Aug 12, 2019 6:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for Transmission Band
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3157
Looking for Transmission Band
I am looking to buy an early/narrow transmission band in nice condition that will fit my 15 touring. I just need the one band to replace a defective/broken low band, but would consider a set. Please reply or send me an email with details if you have one you are willing to part with. Thanks
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Clutch Spring Change In Car
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4157
Clutch Spring Change In Car
Hello everyone, Has anybody here successfully changed a clutch spring without pulling the engine from the car? The T manual mentions that it is possible, but I have been told that it is oversimplified and doesn't work very well. I was originally going to pull the engine to replace the clutch pack an...
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HELP. MODEL T NOISE
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11148
Re: HELP. MODEL T NOISE
Sounds exactly like a problem I had with another classic car a while back (mind you, it wasn't a model T). Ended up being a bad driveshaft u-joint. Didn't make any noise at idle, but was a constant rhythmic thumping that increased with road speed but not always with engine speed. With the rear wheel...
- Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Another High Gear Slipping Post
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1495
Another High Gear Slipping Post
Hello everyone, My 15 touring has what seems to be a slipping problem in high gear, which has been there ever since I got it. The symptoms include a complete lack of power in high and a lurching motion that occurs when climbing even the slightest of hills (1% grade or less). High works alright on fl...
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Low Band Replacement?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1846
Low Band Replacement?
Hello everyone, While trying to sort through some other transmission issues (slipping in high gear?), I just noticed this strange wear for the first time on the low band ear and the adjusting screw. I am not sure how long it has been there (only the second time I have opened the cover), but it defin...
- Fri Jun 28, 2019 10:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking to Borrow a Hub Thread Repair Tool
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6215
Re: Looking to Borrow a Hub Thread Repair Tool
UPDATE (with pictures) for posterity purposes: After attempting to use the hub thread chaser from Lang's (for about 6 hours total) in combination with plenty of oil and (eventually) an 18" wrench with little results other than some choice words and a bruised hand, I broke down and got an OTC Thread ...
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking to Borrow a Hub Thread Repair Tool
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6215
Re: Looking to Borrow a Hub Thread Repair Tool
To clarify: yes, Hank sent me one this morning and I am grateful. I had emailed Jack Putnam (yesterday) about potentially purchasing a repro one from him, but he has yet to get back to me. Might be a bit expensive for me anyway. I like the design that Anthonie posted in this thread, I might try to r...
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking to Borrow a Hub Thread Repair Tool
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6215
Re: Looking to Borrow a Hub Thread Repair Tool
Steve: I would love to find one, but they are, as you said, rare and/or expensive. Some day I might make one if I have the need and haven't found a Stevens by then; however, a chaser will probably be fine in this case. Fortunately the threads on the outside are fine and it's a spot in the middle tha...
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking to Borrow a Hub Thread Repair Tool
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6215
Looking to Borrow a Hub Thread Repair Tool
Hello everyone, is there anyone that would be willing to loan out a hub threading tool? A previous owner badly damaged the threads on one of my rear hubs a long time ago, and ended up painting over the threads to hide the problem (quality craftsmanship if I've ever seen it :roll: ). I managed to fix...
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for local T wisdom
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4222
Re: Looking for local T wisdom
The 17 I was familiar with was fairly modified from what a stock 17 would have been...it had been upgraded with electric start and some other later T parts to make it more modernized. This 15 is much closer to stock, only with the addition of a battery to help start. I drained and cleaned the fuel s...
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for local T wisdom
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4222
Looking for local T wisdom
Hello, everyone. I am a fairly new T owner and am looking for a T veteran to give me some pointers with my new (to me) 1915 touring. I have been going through tons of old forum posts and performing many of the checks and maintenance steps I have found here. I am trying to get a feel for how well the...