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by Bill Robinson
Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1984

Re: Slow starter

As Norman Kling stated "take off the starter, remove the bendix spring and gear first then remove the starter"- to emphasize - BE SURE to remove the bendix and spring before removing the starter from the block. Why? As many of us have learned- removing *with the bendix attached* there is a good chan...
by Bill Robinson
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T’s in single digits
Replies: 3
Views: 753

Re: Model T’s in single digits

TOUGH T's and even TOUGHER Ter's
by Bill Robinson
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils that clatter
Replies: 18
Views: 800

Re: Coils that clatter

Just a thought..... Could 2 coils be grounding out at the same time so that instead of making a tick-tick-tick-tick sound its making a tick- tock -tick- tock -tick- tock -tick- tock sound. Not all coils make the same sound when buzzing, especially if they have not been set by an expert. I've had wor...
by Bill Robinson
Mon Dec 18, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My Christmas Present to Me
Replies: 28
Views: 1423

Re: My Christmas Present to Me

Boy! You went overboard on that one!
by Bill Robinson
Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firewall hole
Replies: 7
Views: 498

Re: Firewall hole

Which hole?
by Bill Robinson
Tue Nov 07, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: surestop disc brakes
Replies: 15
Views: 1017

Re: surestop disc brakes

Doug- start at either caliper. Connect the oil can & tube to the lower bleeder valve. Open the upper bleeder. Pump until fluid exits the bleeder with no air. Close the upper bleeder. Then move up to the T at the frame where left and right meet. Loosen the connector on the line the you are working on...
by Bill Robinson
Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: surestop disc brakes
Replies: 15
Views: 1017

Re: surestop disc brakes

Do it from the bottom end! Gary Tillstrom is a Model T owner and an airplane mechanic . He pumps from the bottom at the caliper. The fluid travels up and so does the air. Attached is a document that he wrote for the Tennessee T's newsletter with his aircraft method. It' easy to read and his instruct...
by Bill Robinson
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My 1912 "Grand Champion"
Replies: 11
Views: 878

Re: My 1912 "Grand Champion"

It looks mighty good, Ricky!
by Bill Robinson
Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Play within the steering column
Replies: 16
Views: 930

Re: Play within the steering column

Report! Phillip and I got the internal wobble issue that was on the upper end of the 2 steering column resolved. On each column, we replaced the rivets near the steering wheel. We first tried a pneumatic gun type hammer and a bucking bar but we weren't satisfied with the results. So, we we used a h...
by Bill Robinson
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Play within the steering column
Replies: 16
Views: 930

Re: Play within the steering column

Today, we inspected Phillip's column. We found some cracks in the outer tube that were causing almost 3" back and forth play in his steering wheel. We found a total of 6 cracks. They have been welded and ready for the welds to be ground down tomorrow. My column had no active cracks, but there is one...
by Bill Robinson
Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Play within the steering column
Replies: 16
Views: 930

Re: Play within the steering column

Terry- what caused mine to freeze up was the friction from the welded blobs and the spot where the chisel lapped the tube onto the inner assy causing the part to slide out. John- I haven't measured the gap yet, but I'm guessing it to be around .010". That equates to .020" wobble in the internal assy...
by Bill Robinson
Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Play within the steering column
Replies: 16
Views: 930

Re: Play within the steering column

This is where I am now on my column. With the steering assembly removed from the car and in a vise with rubber jaws, I have found that a previous owner had attempted to fix the sloppiness. His work made my job of disassembly tough, to say the least. Take a look. See the blobs of weld (obviously mig ...
by Bill Robinson
Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Play within the steering column
Replies: 16
Views: 930

Play within the steering column

Thursday 10.26.23....I am editing this topic- DO NOT heat the rivets just prior to installing it in the column for peening. WHY? We discovered that the internal assy that the rivet penetrates is made from brass. Phillip's assy was still shiney and easy to tell what it's made from brass, where mine ...
by Bill Robinson
Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timer Brush Installation
Replies: 45
Views: 1282

Re: Timer Brush Installation

This is what happens to both composite gears and nylon gears. If you plan on driving your Model T, then my advice- go with bronze or aluminum. I prefer bronze- some members here say the aluminum ones "ring", but I've never run aluminum, so I can't say.
by Bill Robinson
Sat Oct 21, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ‘27 Coupe fuel leak
Replies: 10
Views: 465

Re: ‘27 Coupe fuel leak

There is a local radiator shop that has boiled and relined 6 tanks for me. My '26 pickup had a constant drip coming out of the overflow tube. The shop owner told me that the tube is not a PIPE, but instead is thin sheet metal rolled (layered) to form a tube. He said that the layering was the cause o...
by Bill Robinson
Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Concrete House, Forms from Model T Running Boards
Replies: 21
Views: 1495

Re: Concrete House, Forms from Model T Running Boards

The house definitely has been there for a while. Just look at the electrical connection on the wall. I'm almost 77 years old and don't remember seeing a residential connection with 3 separate wires since I was a kid. Yep, 3 wires are still reqd, but nowadays they come in bound together and undergrou...
by Bill Robinson
Wed Sep 20, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My New Ride
Replies: 19
Views: 832

Re: My New Ride

That sure is nice!
by Bill Robinson
Sun Sep 03, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Labor Day?
Replies: 9
Views: 646

Re: Labor Day?

:D For you Dan, it doesn’t surprise me :roll:
by Bill Robinson
Wed Aug 23, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: high low bulb socket
Replies: 7
Views: 486

Re: high low bulb socket

Read this thread from a day or so ago. Lots of discussion about the headlight sockets and any vendors who has any in stock.
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=37785
by Bill Robinson
Fri Aug 18, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cam Timing gear mounting
Replies: 8
Views: 657

Re: Cam Timing gear mounting

10.2.2023---I did not write this post. Evidently, My acct has been hacked, so- I'm changing my password now.
by Bill Robinson
Sat Aug 05, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ron Patterson
Replies: 27
Views: 1911

Re: Ron Patterson

Kind words. Truthful statements. And I totally agree.
by Bill Robinson
Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Backup Camera
Replies: 17
Views: 993

Re: Backup Camera

First- I have NOT mounted a BACKUP cam, but I have mounted a Garmin Dashcam that is used daily in my F250 pickup. It works great in my truck! Now- curiosity told me to mount it in a Model T and make a test run. Using the same type magnet attached to the windshield in my truck, I attached a magnet an...
by Bill Robinson
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1917 MODEL T, TOURING FOR SALE
Replies: 10
Views: 6604

Re: 1917 MODEL T, TOURING FOR SALE

Sorry my post has been deleted
by Bill Robinson
Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Congratulations Patricia Stone (Roy)
Replies: 7
Views: 598

Re: Congratulations Patricia Stone (Roy)

Thanks for the update, Tom!
by Bill Robinson
Sat Jun 17, 2023 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: BAITH WITH CAUTION...MOISTURE IN THE COIL BOX
Replies: 14
Views: 1200

Re: BAITH WITH CAUTION...MOISTURE IN THE COIL BOX

Go to Google and search the following: carbon track mtfca.com I think that you will find out that the carbon tracking has been problem for a long time. Most Model T owners have been there, if not- it's coming! Thankfully, John Regan (Fun Projects), came up with a solution that works. His creation li...
by Bill Robinson
Tue Jun 13, 2023 9:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Skiddish Steering
Replies: 109
Views: 9014

Re: Skiddish Steering

I know the feeling. Persistence pays! :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: :arrow: And then, there's the Finally! :D
by Bill Robinson
Sun Jun 11, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Historical Question
Replies: 8
Views: 990

Re: Historical Question

Good info, Dan. I've worked on quite a few both old and professionally rebuilt 26 & 27 engines, and I have never known to shim those bolts, if needed. I've never have seen a late block that had shims present, either.
Now I know!
by Bill Robinson
Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: In case you missed Paula's video
Replies: 6
Views: 864

In case you missed Paula's video

Many of you have already seen Paula's ( SweetTing ) YouTube video on the Homecoming Pictures post. But, in case you have missed it, here's the link- be sure and give her a "thumbs up". She's put a lot of effort into the video for us.
https://youtu.be/B8S7qNedNuU
by Bill Robinson
Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Homecoming Pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 2867

Re: Homecoming Pictures

Tim- the dog and the horse were my 2 favorite parts of the whole video! :lol: I'm glad she was "camera ready".
by Bill Robinson
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Homecoming Pictures
Replies: 25
Views: 2867

Re: Homecoming Pictures

Paula G - SweetTing - has just posted a new video on YouTube about the Homecoming. Please leave he a "thumbs up" when you watch it. She works hard on her videos!
https://youtu.be/B8S7qNedNuU
by Bill Robinson
Sun Jun 04, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Request
Replies: 25
Views: 2180

Re: Request

Go for it! Just have permission from their parents before posting their kid’s pictures.
by Bill Robinson
Wed May 17, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray after Swap Model T Tour video
Replies: 4
Views: 821

Re: Luray after Swap Model T Tour video

Great video! It's all about Model T's and Model T people.
by Bill Robinson
Fri May 12, 2023 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ken Nye Last Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

Re: Ken Nye Last Ride

My thoughts on both men, Tom.
by Bill Robinson
Fri May 12, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just Curious!
Replies: 11
Views: 1120

Re: Just Curious!

My thought. On a running engine, the internal oiler tube sends oil to the front of the engine's crankcase. Even more goes to the front of the engine if it has extra auxiliary oilers installed. Shut the engine off- the oil in the front flows to the rear of the engine, but not all goes to the rear of ...
by Bill Robinson
Tue May 09, 2023 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ken Nye Last Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1083

Re: Ken Nye Last Ride

Ken and Jennie were active, well thought of members of the Tennessee T's. We hate to hear of his passing. We will miss him.
by Bill Robinson
Fri May 05, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Holley NH Channels Sealed Intentionally
Replies: 5
Views: 615

Re: Holley NH Channels Sealed Intentionally

A few years back, Gary Tillstrom, a member of the Tennessee T's, posted a PDF of how he rebuilds an NH carb. Gary is a very knowledgeable model T man.
This will be my first attempt at posting a PDF file- I hope it works.
Tillstrom NH carb.pdf
(277.15 KiB) Downloaded 102 times
by Bill Robinson
Mon Apr 24, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Clutch Pedal question
Replies: 3
Views: 442

Re: Clutch Pedal question

Jerry- a short 3 minute adjustment and a one mile drive is all it took for me to realize that Jerry knows what he's talking about. I lengthened the clevis 2 full turns, and the linkage was a bit snug, so backed it off 1/2 turn- the linkage was loose and drove it. I like it!
by Bill Robinson
Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Clutch Pedal question
Replies: 3
Views: 442

Clutch Pedal question

I have a 1921 Model T that runs & shifts good. My question is regarding clutch “pedal” adjustment. It has an Improved Jack Rabbit clutch with a good free neutral. I would like to add a bit of distance of pedal travel when shifting from low to the point where high engages. In other words, go from 3/4...
by Bill Robinson
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tennessee Mort and the Model T
Replies: 9
Views: 1021

Re: Tennessee Mort and the Model T

Is there anyone in here who is a longtime member of the Noken T's. I was on one of their tours a good while ago and at an evening supper/get-together that song came across on the P.A. system. We all got a kick out of it, mainly because we had all been in the same "udn-udn" situation at least once. I...
by Bill Robinson
Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: knocking engine
Replies: 44
Views: 2743

Re: knocking engine

Thanks for the reply Martin. “Kids and grandkid”- brings back many memories. With this in mind make it safe and dependable- don’t cut corners- do it right for safety sake. Drive some backroads for a picnic lunch.
by Bill Robinson
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: knocking engine
Replies: 44
Views: 2743

Re: knocking engine

Martin- before we go any further, how about posting what you intend to do with the car once it's running good. For example- do you plan on showing the car, making it a fun driver- possibly touring with it, selling it, etc. That might make a difference.
by Bill Robinson
Thu Mar 23, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Videos- MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin 2022 National Tour
Replies: 5
Views: 685

New Videos- MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin 2022 National Tour

Paula has posted some new videos of the MTFCA Wonderful Wisconsin 2022 National Tour. Please give her a thumbs up. Great videos- lots of effort. DAY 1 https://youtu.be/2ynAL6EmGxc DAY 2 https://youtu.be/ATrmtIy9mds DAY 3 https://youtu.be/_IF2Pw-lt58 DAY 4 https://youtu.be/CBihfxnEZOM DAY 5 https://y...
by Bill Robinson
Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: youtube video - pan jig
Replies: 10
Views: 950

Re: youtube video - pan jig

Tom- you know my T will squeal the tires and yours won't. Whoopie!
by Bill Robinson
Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: youtube video - pan jig
Replies: 10
Views: 950

Re: youtube video - pan jig

by Bill Robinson
Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell Leak
Replies: 18
Views: 1308

Re: Ruckstell Leak

In my opinion - yes. Others may feel differently. I have done it to 5 of my current T’s and none leak at the seam. Only an occasional drip may drop from the plug. But not enough to worry about. I don’t apply a bead. Enough on my fingertip to fill the groove.
by Bill Robinson
Sat Mar 11, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell Leak
Replies: 18
Views: 1308

Re: Ruckstell Leak

Over the years, I have read and been told by those who know, that the only time a gasket is needed between the 2 axle halves, is when you need to add a little space between the ring gear and pinion. If the axle running smoothly with a no gasket, seal it with Permatex 81182 Gasket Maker - it seals re...
by Bill Robinson
Fri Feb 24, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: surging
Replies: 21
Views: 1529

Re: surging

Bill- I've had the same thing happen to me 3 times over the years All problems were on cars with gas tanks under the seat. 1. About 25 years ago I picked up an engine from a re-builder. After running for a few miles it would start lurching or surging. Turned out to be a slight leak in the intake man...
by Bill Robinson
Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Obsolete obsolescence
Replies: 14
Views: 1737

Re: Obsolete obsolescence

You know why you don't hear much about wood linings? Everybody who has the likes them. I run both Kevlar and wood linings. No problems. But, I do run auxiliary brakes on all of my Model T's.
by Bill Robinson
Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ez slider
Replies: 15
Views: 1951

Re: Ez slider

Our best Model T suppliers stock them for around $20. It sounds like you might be wanting to make one yourself. Heck- you can't make a homemade one for that little bit, if your time means anything. But, if you are like me, you may want to just to see if you can. :lol:
by Bill Robinson
Tue Jan 24, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Home made simple tool that works!
Replies: 8
Views: 1154

Re: Home made simple tool that works!

Great idea, Vech!
by Bill Robinson
Fri Jan 20, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Home page error
Replies: 11
Views: 1127

Re: Home page error

Mine goes directly to the HOME page, and lightning fast. Chris must have gotten it fixed.
by Bill Robinson
Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drag Link Bent again?
Replies: 24
Views: 1959

Re: Drag Link Bent again?

It's also possible that a non-Model T Ford drag link or pitman arm was installed at some time in the past. This might create some binding on a full turn. Length matters on a drag link (as well as orientation in a degree wheel), just like length matters on a pitman arm. Look at your pitman arm. Is it...
by Bill Robinson
Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Budget Spring Shackles
Replies: 29
Views: 2620

Re: Budget Spring Shackles

Rich- looking at your picture, I had the same problem. I now like the type in the eBay picture.
by Bill Robinson
Tue Dec 06, 2022 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A video- Remembering Charlie Owen
Replies: 1
Views: 614

A video- Remembering Charlie Owen

Back in 2020, the Tennessee T's ran a tour in the Lynchburg, TN area as a memorial to a great friend and active member, Charlie Owen, from Elizabethtown (E-Town), KY. Many members from all over the USA knew Charlie because he attended many of the national tours and events. A fellow member, Paula (ak...
by Bill Robinson
Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Contact info
Replies: 2
Views: 597

Re: Contact info

Richard, I just sent you a PM about the 1912 Holley Carb a few minutes ago. Ricky Williams wants to buy it. He asked me to send you a PM because he has not had any luck making contact with you. Ricky's contact info: rwilliams@humboldtministorage.com cell 731-618-0207 or contact me: Bill Robinson bil...
by Bill Robinson
Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ignition backfire
Replies: 39
Views: 2941

Re: Ignition backfire

Just getting basic here, sorry, but did you wire the timer in the correct firing order, which is 1-2-4-3? If not, you'll probably get a backfire- maybe 2.
by Bill Robinson
Wed Oct 19, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anderson Timer- technical question
Replies: 13
Views: 1664

Re: Anderson Timer- technical question

Pat- I've been using a degree wheel for a while now. I make a chart for each T. Ones like it have worked fine on my T's and some of the members of the club that I'm in. Even though the one in the image is a home-made version, the original version was a digitized copy that I found on one of the forums.
by Bill Robinson
Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anderson Timer- technical question
Replies: 13
Views: 1664

Re: Anderson Timer- technical question

As you know, the ideal situation is to have the contacts positioned in such a way that each cylinder fires in the correct order (1-2-4-3) and for each cyl to fire at exactly the same time (90 degrees apart) on a degree wheel. This makes a smooth-running engine. If any cylinder fires 10 degrees (for ...
by Bill Robinson
Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anderson Timer- technical question
Replies: 13
Views: 1664

Re: Anderson Timer- technical question

Many thanks Dan!
by Bill Robinson
Sun Oct 16, 2022 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anderson Timer- technical question
Replies: 13
Views: 1664

Anderson Timer- technical question

I am in the process of "fine tuning" some Anderson Timers that I own and I need some dimensions. Look at the image- A - I need the distance between the point of contact on the terminals where the flapper strikes the terminal. B - I need the distance between the point of contact on the terminals and ...
by Bill Robinson
Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First things first!
Replies: 9
Views: 1281

Re: First things first! Engine Knocks

Here's one that was sent to me by email. I don't know the source.
by Bill Robinson
Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First things first!
Replies: 9
Views: 1281

Re: First things first!

Thanks, Scott. That was quick. The manual that you have is different from the 2 that I have. Mine don't have those pages.
by Bill Robinson
Mon Sep 19, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First things first!
Replies: 9
Views: 1281

First things first!

Back in the past there has been a list posted on this forum of possible causes of specific engine noises (knocks, taps, rattles, etc) that we hear from a Model T engine. Example: a tap that is heard at moderate speed, with no load. this list would be a starting point- not a sure fix. This list detai...
by Bill Robinson
Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1927 Model T Tudor- no longer for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 3878

Re: 1927 Model T Tudor

Posting more pictures:
by Bill Robinson
Sat Sep 10, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: wishbone ball dimension
Replies: 14
Views: 1784

Re: wishbone ball dimension

Welding is fun.. Using a file sucks!
by Bill Robinson
Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: wishbone ball dimension
Replies: 14
Views: 1784

Re: wishbone ball dimension

Attached is a replacement type ball kit mentioned above in the other posts, that I installed on my '25 touring. The ball also pulled out of the APCO socket due to ball wear and excessive pulling while hauling. The worn ball barely measured 1.1" whereas the new ball measured 1.25". At the time of the...
by Bill Robinson
Tue Sep 06, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Day Timer expectations.
Replies: 52
Views: 3820

Re: New Day Timer expectations.

Back to my question: Is it possible that the camshaft itself is causing the off-center situation? Bent, warped, worn bushing(s)? If there is lateral movement in the camshaft, it seems to me the brush would not run true since it is attached to the camshaft. Is this situation too far-fetched that it c...
by Bill Robinson
Tue Sep 06, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Day Timer expectations.
Replies: 52
Views: 3820

Re: New Day Timer expectations.

Folks who know Brent Terry know 2 things about him. 1. He is a perfectionist- just go to his professional Model T shop and you will see what I mean. 2. He is a man that does what he says he's going to do and you can believe what he says. If he says that he centered the front plate- I believe him. Wh...
by Bill Robinson
Tue Aug 30, 2022 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Losing power on a hill
Replies: 29
Views: 2203

Re: Losing power on a hill

A Ruckstell is simple.
A Model T with a Ruckstell has 4 gears. In this order, starting with the lowest gear first:
Ruckstell LOW- gives a super low gear.
Ford LOW - Ford std low gear.
Ruckstell HIGH- for hill climbing mainly- It's a gear between the 2 std Ford Gears.
Ford High- Ford's std high gear.
by Bill Robinson
Mon Jul 25, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: High beam vs low beam headlights?
Replies: 31
Views: 2962

Re: High beam vs low beam headlights?

Thr Tennessee T's website has a Tech Page article about focusing Model T headlights. Give it a try. Also, refer to the Handbook for more tips. https://tennesseets.weebly.com/uploads/ ... s_easy.pdf
by Bill Robinson
Wed Jul 20, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1927 Model T Tudor- no longer for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 3878

1927 Model T Tudor- no longer for sale

-Rebuilt engine w/ Scat crank, Stipe 280 cam, alum pistons, McEachern bronze timing gear, rebuilt trans, improved Jack Rabbit clutch, two external oilers, Bergs's radiator, & other features. -Rear axle- Chaffins Ruckstell kit, bronze thrust washers, 2 new axles, measured Hyatt bearings, modern seals...
by Bill Robinson
Tue Jun 28, 2022 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Skiddish Steering
Replies: 109
Views: 9014

Re: Skiddish Steering

Professor Fate- I was in the same shape as you back in 2020. I have a '27 Tudor that I've owned for almost 10 years. When I bought it, the car drove real squirrely. I put new kingpins & bushings and it got better, but just not as squirrely. Straightened the axle, installed a pitman arm that measured...
by Bill Robinson
Wed May 25, 2022 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Chart for Engine Knocks
Replies: 6
Views: 1313

Re: A Chart for Engine Knocks

KBurket- THAT's it! Thanks.
by Bill Robinson
Tue May 24, 2022 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Chart for Engine Knocks
Replies: 6
Views: 1313

Re: A Chart for Engine Knocks

That is a very educational and informative link and I'm going to save it. But, that is not what I'm looking for. The chart that I've seen for the past 20 or so years is much more detailed and deals only with engine KNOCKs.
by Bill Robinson
Tue May 24, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Chart for Engine Knocks
Replies: 6
Views: 1313

A Chart for Engine Knocks

I’m looking for a chart that lists the type of knock a motor is having and the chart will suggest whether the rods bearings need to be adjusted or whether the mains need to be adjusted, or maybe a bent or twisted conn rod. It’s been a while since the chart has been on the forum, I think, and I’m una...
by Bill Robinson
Wed May 11, 2022 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fouled Plugs
Replies: 28
Views: 2618

Re: Fouled Plugs

CatGuy- have you tried to find a Model T friend who has a good running T? I searched the forum and it seems there are 44 forum members in Iowa. Your problem is most likely a simple fix that is narrowed down to a single item. How do you narrow it down and find the fix? Find a Model T owner who has a ...
by Bill Robinson
Sat May 07, 2022 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has this happened to you??
Replies: 11
Views: 2101

Re: Has this happened to you??

I found the miss! (I think). Last week when I changed the oil, I cleaned and lubed the timer. having run out of the timer lube that is sold by the vendors, I used a little "red & sticky". Bad call on my part. It seems that the sticky strings tend to a ground the contact randomly which causes a rando...
by Bill Robinson
Thu May 05, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has this happened to you??
Replies: 11
Views: 2101

Re: Has this happened to you??

My question is- What single issue could cause the compression to drop 20lbs on all 4 cylinders? The valve lash has not been checked since the rebuild, but it seems to me that if lash is the problem, the miss would be constant. My miss is random- not constant. I have 3 oil tubes. There was no lint or...
by Bill Robinson
Thu May 05, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has this happened to you??
Replies: 11
Views: 2101

Has this happened to you??

Two weeks ago, my engine started having a random miss, most noticeable on a hard pull. Compression test showed 50 to 60psi. I poured Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder thinking that after sitting up most of the winter, my valves may be sluggish and not closing "on time", due to fuel deposits on the...
by Bill Robinson
Thu May 05, 2022 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto output
Replies: 9
Views: 1633

Re: Magneto output

The easiest test there is!
https://youtu.be/QnMUPNFbVWQ
by Bill Robinson
Thu Mar 10, 2022 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need Help with My Throttle Rod
Replies: 22
Views: 2158

Re: Need Help with My Throttle Rod

Rather than take the column apart to check the bushing, why not try this.....while under the car push up and down on the pitman arm or steering shaft (if the pitman arm has been removed). carefully watch for any slop at the bushing. I suggest this because I fought with a "wandering" model T by rebui...
by Bill Robinson
Sun Mar 06, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bent radius rod.
Replies: 7
Views: 1473

Re: Bent radius rod.

While the wishbone is disconnected, you might want to measure the ball, which should measure 1.25" . I recently had a ball come out of the socket on my '26 pickup. The ball was worn to a little less than 1"- to the point that the ball slipped out of the APCO socket. Luckily, I found it before someth...
by Bill Robinson
Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Happy Birthday Roy Stone
Replies: 8
Views: 1433

Re: Happy Birthday Roy Stone

Fellows- Roy's a good 'un! Happy Birthday, Roy!
by Bill Robinson
Fri Feb 25, 2022 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anderson timer
Replies: 18
Views: 2847

Re: Anderson timer

Depends on whether the timing needs to be advanced or retarded to make your dot land on the red line..
degree-wheel-w-15PTDC.jpg
by Bill Robinson
Thu Feb 24, 2022 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anderson timer
Replies: 18
Views: 2847

Re: Anderson timer

Referring to John Zibell's post above. We started by enlarging a degree wheel chart to approx 2 ft diameter. Inkeddegree wheel_LI v2.jpg Using poster board we cut a circle the same diameter as our degree wheel. From here we created a hole "dead center" of the circular posterboard (the hole being the...
by Bill Robinson
Thu Feb 24, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wire Wheel Cracked, Repairable?
Replies: 30
Views: 2920

Re: Wire Wheel Cracked, Repairable?

Look at it this way- WHAT IF the welded wheel were to fail and someone were to get injured or worse, would a billboard lawyer have a good case where he/she could prove neglect against you? Especially if you weld it yourself? I have nothing against lawyers- we need them, but the billboard lawyers are...
by Bill Robinson
Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New radiator mascot shows up
Replies: 7
Views: 2236

Re: New radiator mascot shows up

It might be Pete from Oh Brother Where Art Thou in your shop hiding from the law.
by Bill Robinson
Mon Dec 20, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What’s your best recipe for the exhaust manifold cooker
Replies: 24
Views: 2905

Re: What’s your best recipe for the exhaust manifold cooker

There are some pretty good manifold recipes that have been submitted to our Tennessee T's website. Take a look;
https://tennesseets.weebly.com/manifold ... cipes.html
by Bill Robinson
Mon Dec 06, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Should There be a Cutter Key Here?
Replies: 13
Views: 2266

Re: Should There be a Cutter Key Here?

4 sure! a widow maker if there's not one!
by Bill Robinson
Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snap-on T
Replies: 31
Views: 4369

Re: Snap-on T

Keith- it's been 12+ years since that Johnson City tour and I'm just now finding out the details of that truck on display in front of the Snap-on tool factory. All of these years I've thought about the truck on display in the rain, snow, wind, and drive by hoodlums, and only now are we finding out t...
by Bill Robinson
Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snap-on T
Replies: 31
Views: 4369

Re: Snap-on T

While riding on a gravel road, along a ridge, I had a manifold nut crack and I lost my whole tail pipe, which ended up getting runover by the car behind me. luckily Smith & Jones had a parts trailer parked at the motel. They had one of the new stainless exhaust pipes with a stainless muffler. I stro...
by Bill Robinson
Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snap-on T
Replies: 31
Views: 4369

Re: Snap-on T

Scott- I remember that tour- the stop at Snap-on was very memorable. The tour was out of Johnson City TN in 2009.
by Bill Robinson
Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Birdcage (Birdhaven) closing?
Replies: 7
Views: 2160

Re: Birdcage closing?

FWIW- I've place 2 orders in the last 2 weeks- both orders arrived in 2 days. I hope they are here to stay.
by Bill Robinson
Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Question
Replies: 17
Views: 2038

Re: Magneto Question

Tad- you probably already know this- but in case you don't- Be Careful in your testing! Do not allow the DC current from a battery to enter the AC current of the magneto. The simple mistake will remove the magnetism that is in your magneto. :twisted: :o :oops: Test...but know which wires you are tes...
by Bill Robinson
Wed Nov 03, 2021 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with a non charging generator
Replies: 6
Views: 1356

Re: Help with a non charging generator

Scott- I was simply passing on a warning that was given to me by a knowledgeable and well-known and respected person who posts on this forum often.
by Bill Robinson
Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with a non charging generator
Replies: 6
Views: 1356

Re: Help with a non charging generator

I just fixed a non working generator. I asked Moorehead for some tips. He pointed me to a current thread by Jim Eubanks. With help from Jim's thread and being lucky enough to own the Electrical Manual, I got the generator up and going. First, I removed the regulator, then I lifted the 3rd brush so t...
by Bill Robinson
Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Website Termination Plan
Replies: 7
Views: 1936

Re: Website Termination Plan

Jim- I just sent you a PM.
by Bill Robinson
Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thanks to the Forum ADMIN
Replies: 0
Views: 715

Thanks to the Forum ADMIN

Thanks to the Forum ADMIN......for bringing back Foto of the Day to the General Discussion Form. Now, the hunt for it is over! :lol:
by Bill Robinson
Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help! Engine Rod Knock Babbitt Disintegrated
Replies: 82
Views: 6951

Re: Help! Engine Rod Knock Babbitt Disintegrated

I agree with JTT3. John.
The Babbitt tends to look like it was poured and not fit. Also the open ends appear not to have been rounded to fit the journals which would hinder getting a proper fit. This would create a situation of “fit by feel” rather than “fit by measurement”.