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My Rocky Mountain brakes do not wrap around the parking brake drum and a Model T water pump makes an excellent wheel chock. bobt

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Question. How should I store my spare wooden coils. Should they be upright or can I lay them their sides? Thanks, bobt

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Yes. Mine flickered while running. It drove me crazy. I was told that it was interference from the coils. I took them out and went with magneto bulbs.

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Why not use a two part epoxy like JB Weld?

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CHECK THE PIN THAT HOLDS THE GEAR ON THE END OF THE GENERATOR DRIVE SHAFT. (sorry, not yelling) I have an alternator on my 1926 and I had the same problem. The spiral pin was sheared. bobt

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All I have to add is good luck with that water pump (WHEEL CHOCK) bobt

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Dan. It's best to run MOTOR OIL in your Model T. Should I use Marvel Mystery Oil?? bobt

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I'm pretty sure I've got a set for a 1915 touring clenchers. I didn't use them. I used motorcycle rim strips five years ago.

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Rod, I'm interested in the safety spring you mentioned from Langs. I looked it up in the catalog but I don't know where it goes? Could someone post a picture please? Thanks

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YES, Norman! my 1915 hates a crowd. The more people waiting to watch me hand crank, the more free starts it will do. My car runs very well and will start at home, by myself,on the second or third crank but most of the time with an audience, it will make me crank until I work up a good sweat. bobt

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How are you cranking? I actually don't crank but go from about 8:00 to 11:30 with 1/4 PULLS left hand. Never past 12:00. I hope this makes sense. Everyone has an opinion on how to start a T and this is mine and it works for me.

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Do what Ron Patterson said. I had the same problem on my 1926 Roadster. Click on Ron's link. bobt

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Do what Ron Patterson said. I had the same problem on my 1926 roadster. bobt

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Do I see the body lifted off the frame to get the pan ears in place? bobt

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I used water +Dawn blue dish soap + one box of drywall screws. SHAKE SHAKE SHAKE! My neighbor does motorcycle gas tanks and told me that drywall screws have sharper sides and points to help knock the crud off

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Got It! Thanks. bobt

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"Sharp" electrodes? I know that modern day plugs look like the electrodes have been sharpened with a pencil sharpener. bobt

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Any problems with using these with the engine in the car? #4 exhaust? Can you post a rough price of the complete Neway kit? thanks

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You said :"Ease the Ruckstell back into high" you don't EASE a Ruckstell. Make your shifts FIRM and quick. I own two T's and both have Ruckstells. bobt

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I concur with Allan from down under again. bobt

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I concur with Allan down under. bobt

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I have been working on cars since my teens and have had problems sometimes with my grease gun getting stuck on a fitting causing me to shout some words that would not be welcome on this forum. SO--- I googled " grease gun stuck on fitting" (zerk) and found out I have been using my grease guns fittin...

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Marvel Mystery Oil?

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I own two model T's and enjoy driving them. I go to car shows but have no desire to show my cars. my T's are usually the oldest car at the event and I get a lot of questions. The problem is that when a group gathers around someone will always put their feet on my running boards. YES, I know what a r...

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Photo #1----Pee Wee Herman?

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What are we working on? First, I would remove the radiator and then tap the head with a bottom end tap. Also, don't beat yourself up. We all do dumb stuff. It takes a real man to admit it. bobt

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I would like to hear it while revving and letting off the gas at different rpms. I also know that a chunk of carbon on top of a piston can make a knocking sound. I've known about the screwdriver trick for listening for noises but I bought a mechanics stethescope (sp) years ago. You can get one for a...

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Try loosening the fuel tank cap. The tank has to be vented. Also, NEVER use a paper filter. (ask me how I know). bobt

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Clean it up real good,scuff the area with 80 grit sand paper, wipe it with paint thinner and then use JB Weld "QUICK SET". Paint the repair with flat black spray paint so nobody can see the repair and DRIVE IT! Don't forget to set your clocks forward tonight- DST. bobt

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"Furniture and Undertaking" The first one stop shopping?

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I own a 1926 Roadster with sure stop discs and they are wonderful. I still drive like I have NO brakes because of the small rear tire contact on the asphalt and no front brakes. BE CAREFUL OUT THERE! bobt

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I own two T's. A 1915 touring and a 1926 roadster. Both have Ruckstells. The only thing I will add is that a Ruckstell is not a overdrive or a high speed option. It is an "intermediate" gearing option. It's great for cruising SLOW when in Ruckstell high. bobt

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Let's see----15 million Model T's x 48 spokes per car = 720 million spokes. That's a lotta spokes! bobt

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I really enjoyed the painting process. I'll bet a lot of workers had the nickname "NUBBY". bobt

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"Good things come to those who wait". It took three months to get my 1915 flat tube touring radiator from Brassworks, but I MUST say it looked like a piece of jewelry when it arrived. The car runs cool even in the hottest of days in Virginia without a pump and the radiator fit like a glove. I don't ...

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1915 Touring wood spoke clenchers non-demountable wheels. Hello. When I replaced all of my tires about two years ago, I too tried all of the tricks and none worked for me. The garbage bag was the worse! (Again, FOR ME) I started by removing the old tires which had to be sawed off. I agree with Steve...

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I really liked the using of nickles for freeze plugs and made a set. I didn't care for the thickness of the nickles and was afraid of cracking the thin edge of the block when setting them so I chickened out and used the thinner brass ones. bobt

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My 1915 runs and starts GREAT hot or cold unless there are a number of people watching me crank. The more people, the more I crank. bobt

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Nice oil can!

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I'm guessing I fat fingered something while I was typing my question??? anyway, The old cap had TWO shims on either side of the ball. The shims were thick and had holes in the center of them?? My question is...Should I keep the one shim in on the tie rod end? I hope this post makes sense! bobt. 1915...

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I just replaced one of my tie rod / pittman arm ball caps with a new spring loaded one from Langs. When I removed the old one that I THOUGHT was spring loaded, It wasn't. the old one looked exactly like a spring loaded one but had no spring in it and had

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Did you reset the timing after replacing the timer? bobt

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Ok. I removed the APCO spring loaded ball cap from my 1915 and everything was in there (spring and cup) but the adjusting plug / screw was frozen and wouldn't budge even with a hand impact driver. The other one appears to be fine. A NEW one from Lang's is on the way. Thank's guys. bobt

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How much play should I have on the Apco spring loaded ball cap on the pitman arm connection when turning the steering wheel back and forth? How do you adjust the tension? My screw won't turn on the car. Should I remove the unit and inspect it? Thanks, bobt

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What size Neway cutter do I need to purchase for my T's? bobt

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Always lube the inner seal rubber of a new seal Don't install it dry. bobt

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Shipping is one thing. Jipping is another. Ebay USE to be fun. bobt

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I just went to my Home Depot and bought two. $1.88 each. THANKS! bobt

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Sorry Your pictures did not come through until I sent my question about the fat man wheel. I see you do not have one. bobt

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Are you saying you have a fat man steering wheel for sale? fat man steering wheel adapters are $300 new.

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I agree with Dennis. Just leave it alone. I don't like the shiny clear coat over a great patina. bobt

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YES! Scott is right. Remember Ruckstell is NOT an overdrive. Ruckstell has nothing to do with your transmission. It's basically a quick change rear end. You're either IN Ruckstell or you're NOT in Ruckstell. bobt

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You said that you usually run in Ruckstell high? Ruckstell gear is a mid-range lower gear than Ford. I live in a some what hilly area of Virginia. The only time I use Ruckstell high gearing is to cruise through local parks I never use Ruckstell low (bulldog gear) bobt

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Have you parked overnight with the hand brake OFF? Lever ALL the way forward. bobt

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Yes. Install a hot air pipe for the icing. Now on the hard to start issue.I agree with txgoat about finding the proper procedure for starting your car. I believe each T has its own personality and you have to find yours by trial and error. My 1915 requires one stroke with full choke and key off when...

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I bought the same shut off valve and hated it. It worked fine for a short time and then became stiff. Good luck. bobt

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I'll take Moxie's bet on changing to 2/0 cables will fix the problem. This is a hand cranked non starter car. bobt

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Tune your coils with a ECCT and clean the commutator. I have the bad habit of getting fixated on the solution " It HAS to be fuel related"

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Valves stick mainly because of non-use. RUN/DRIVE your T! bobt

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I remember my FIRST free start on my 1915 touring. It reminded me of the first time I ------You know. bobt

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No. My wheels have wooden felloes. bobt

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I would like to purchase a SPOKE JACK for non demountable Hayes type wooden wheels. Thanks, bobt

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I replaced my tires five years ago and used motorcycle rim strips instead of flaps on my 1915 non-demountable wheels. I drive most every day and no problems yet. bobt

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Why was Henry Fords last ride in a Packard? bobt?

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"Smiles per gallon" bobt

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Can you comfortably hold your hand on the LOWER radiator hose PIPE (return)? bobt

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What a shame.

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Pillow blocks? My kit has U bolts.

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Hello. I'm moving my Ruckstell shift lever to the left with the kit available from the major vendors. Question. Where do the two collars with set screws go? Thanks, bobt

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Matt, I own two model T's and both have Ruckstells. I live in a flat area also but I always use high Ruckstell when driving for extended times between 15-25 mph. Remember that a Ruckstell is a mid-range gearing. Try shifting INTO Ruckstell while the engine is under load and "click" (stomp, for your ...

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hello I would like to buy four non demountable clencher wheels with new wood for my 1915 touring. bobt

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I am VERY happy for you. A problem like this can really mess with your mind. I would also like to add--If you don't know what a BFH is, you don't own a Model T. bobt

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I JUST did my 1915 107 year old plate glass to modern safety glass and to be honest, it was surprisingly easy. I sprayed wd-40 on the channel for about 24 hours, unscrewed and removed the end caps by tapping with a small hammer. I then clamped two pieces of wood on either side of the glass and wiggl...

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Pardon me on my last post. Matchbook thickness to gap points is NOT meant for model T's. Sorry. bobt

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Plugs- one thin dime. Points- matchbook cover. bobt

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A couple of questions: I know there is a way to find out what gear ratio you have without opening up the rear end but I forgot how to do it. I know you jack up one rear wheel and then ...? Also, are all model T heads interchangeable? Should they line up EXACTLY with the engine block or should some h...

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Hello. Well, I got my new safety laminated glass windshield replaced in my 1915 touring. I removed the top frame and left the bottom frame on the car. I was amazed how easy the old plate glass came out. I was also amazed on how the old windshield was cut to fit. The corners and angled cut were kinda...

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I just bought a NOS Crystal timer from the MTFCA. VERY COOL! Is anybody running one of these?

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can someone please tell me what holds the windshield end caps on? should i apply heat? 1915 touring. bobt

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My plate glass on my 1915 touring is NOT mounted in brass but rubber. The glass is in great shape but I would like to replace it for safety reasons and I drive a lot. I would prefer to do the work myself as the bottom w/s is stationary on the body. Question. What holds the glass channel retainers th...

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Hello. I would like to replace the original plate glass windshields with safety glass on my 1915 touring. I see where I can buy the set from Eklers (Mac's) for under $200 + shipping or should I just go to my local glass shop? I'm pretty handy and I have put curved windshields in before. I know the n...

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I like the quote " Drive with your head, not with your feet" bobt

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I know this sounds silly but plain old rubbing alcohol works great as a lubricant on rubber. This is what Harley Davidson recommends when installing rubber foot boards. bobt

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I'm running a left side hogshead oiler from Langs. It came with CLEAR rubber tubing and instructions. When I ran the tubing two years ago, I made sure it was not chafing. So far, so good. bobt

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It amazes me what some drivers will do to reduce five seconds off their commute. bobt

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I wear a size 14 EEEE shoe. I turn my left foot and use the outside of my shoe. You know what they say about big feet---Don't believe it. bobt

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You need to fix that---NOW!. I had the same thing happen and it resulted in a "coil boil" What a mess. A lot of smoke and melted tar. My car still stinks. bobt

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OK. I found the problem !!! believe it or not, it was the gear on the alternator sheared a roll pin. The alternator,(yes alternator, 12 volt) was spinning but not fast enough. I don't drive at night so I don't use my headlights. I did notice that my ahoo-ga horn was sounding weak and my amp gauge is...

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Thank you Jerry. bobt

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Yes. Alternator not charging 1926 T with the VW distributor and the GEAR DRIVEN 12 volt negative ground alternator (one wire) . I have pulled the alternator off and its on the work bench. It is a Delco Remy and has a paper tag that says "Buckeye Auto Electric" The gear on the shaft looks like its he...

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I did my rusty '26 with POR 15 and I'm very happy with the results. Remove tank (quite a job on a '26 roadster) fill with about two gallons of water, Dawn blue dish washing soap and about a pound of drywall screws. (count them first so you can recover all of them) and SHAKE,SHAKE and SHAKE some more...

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I own two T's. A 1915 with Rocky Mountains and a 1926 with sure-stop disc's The sure-stops are superior over the RM's but I used the RM's on the 1915 because they look period for a 107 year old car. I call BOTH set ups P&P brakes (push and pray) I drive both my T's like they have NO BRAKES and try t...

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Jonah. I've been to Luray and I have seen you start your beautiful T- (right hand cranks and kick starts) Please, Please be careful. Some people will tell you to advance the timing to allow for mag starts. bobt

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Sorry---Richmond Petersburg, VIRGINIA.

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Are there any Model T mechanics in the Richmond Petersburg area? I need help with a runability problem with my 1926 T. I will pay you for your services. Thanks, bobt

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Nope. I say corncob pipe? bobt

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will do. probably this weekend. Thanks, bobt

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Scot. I am running a Holly NH. I own two model Ts. A 1926 and a 1915. Both have Holly NH carbs and both have ran fine with one complete turn of the mixture needle. Both cars ran for years with the usual T maintenance. Yes, I've tried all of the above tips with negative results and tried the usual th...

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Tried all of the above. Still running bad. Seems to run fine under load. Yes, I checked for a vacuum leak. I pulled the intake after checking for bad gaskets. They looked fine but replaced them anyway. No cracks in the manifold. I tried fresh gasoline yesterday with no change. Going to take a few da...

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All good tips and I will try EACH and EVERY one. My whole distributor turns with the spark lever and does not use an external resistor. The 12 volt coil has the resistor.

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