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by kelly mt
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chev valve spring keepers and retainers
Replies: 9
Views: 501

Re: Chev valve spring keepers and retainers

I did the T springs, 9-N Ford tractor retainers and Chevy valves and keepers also. It all fits together real good. Also adjustable lifters.
by kelly mt
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bringing home your Model T
Replies: 28
Views: 1781

Re: Bringing home your Model T

Loading up the '26 after the auction and heading home.
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by kelly mt
Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Floating Hubs / Safety Hubs
Replies: 15
Views: 1228

Re: Floating Hubs / Safety Hubs

I run safety hubs on two of my T's that I tour in. I drive many miles every year on and off the pavement and see them as a big safety improvement.
by kelly mt
Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What to expect from a Stromberg OF
Replies: 7
Views: 541

Re: What to expect from a Stromberg OF

I'm running an OF on two of my T's. I replaced a good NH and a Simmons. They pull hills real good.
by kelly mt
Thu Jan 11, 2024 12:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T's In The Snow
Replies: 11
Views: 959

Re: T's In The Snow

T's get along good in the snow. I drive all winter on non salted roads.
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by kelly mt
Sun Jan 07, 2024 2:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
Replies: 84
Views: 4360

Re: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**

My '23 along the Clark Fork River.
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by kelly mt
Sun Jan 07, 2024 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stromberg OF on a 1927
Replies: 6
Views: 509

Re: Stromberg OF on a 1927

I'm running two OF carbs. I used a regular choke cable with a knob that looked like the T control inside. Standard throttle control. Great carbs.
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by kelly mt
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What did you do to your Model T in October
Replies: 51
Views: 3313

Re: What did you do to your Model T in October

I did a post tour PM on the Tudor and winterized two other T's.
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by kelly mt
Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post your favorite photo with a Model T as the main subject.
Replies: 27
Views: 1526

Re: Post your favorite photo with a Model T as the main subject.

My favorite. Glacier National Park Going To The Sun Road.
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by kelly mt
Sat Sep 23, 2023 1:06 am
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?

I put 375 miles on my '27 Tudor touring the Salmon River country of Idaho. Had to adjust the low band but the car ran pretty good. Had lots of help from friends who got under the car to check things out.

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by kelly mt
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: GPS Speedometer ? ? ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1035

Re: GPS Speedometer ? ? ?

I use an app. called Speed Bot on my cell phone. Gives the same info a Garmin does. Works good.
by kelly mt
Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - Speedster with Rajo head
Replies: 5
Views: 941

Re: 13T - Speederster with Rajo head

Thanks guys.
by kelly mt
Sun Jan 29, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - Speedster with Rajo head
Replies: 5
Views: 941

Re: 13T - Speederster with Rajo head

Do you have a photo of the spare tire mount? Need to build one for my speedster, looking for ideas.
by kelly mt
Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: American Bosch Magneto Corp
Replies: 19
Views: 1777

Re: American Bosch Magneto Corp

Is this the one?
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by kelly mt
Thu Dec 15, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: TT Hub caps
Replies: 7
Views: 1303

Re: TT Hub caps

Allan, my '25 TT has these plain caps on the rear.
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by kelly mt
Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Great Model T drives of the USA
Replies: 51
Views: 5533

Re: Great Model T drives of the USA

I run in Idaho, Montana and a few miles in Wyoming. A very memorable trip was pulling the Beartooth Hwy out of Red Lodge MT. Another great run is Going To The Sun Road in Glacier Park. We also spend a great deal of our time on the dirt where you can really see the country. Bear Tooth Pass E s.jpg Be...
by kelly mt
Mon Oct 17, 2022 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your model T in October?
Replies: 64
Views: 6718

Re: What have you done with your model T in October?

Time to replace the pads on my disc brakes. Pretty easy job.
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by kelly mt
Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your model T in September?
Replies: 38
Views: 4159

Re: What have you done with your model T in September?

We went on the Rocky Mountain Model T Club fall tour this week. We spent three days driving the back roads of Northwest Montana.
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by kelly mt
Sat Aug 20, 2022 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedster gauge panel
Replies: 14
Views: 1738

Re: Speedster gauge panel

Nice work.
by kelly mt
Tue Aug 16, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Questions about Prus cyl head
Replies: 13
Views: 1593

Re: Questions about Prus cyl head

I'm running two Prus heads. Both cars have aluminum pistons, Chevy valves. I work them hard here in the mountains and they run strong with no lower end problems. They are a good product.
by kelly mt
Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Your Workbench?
Replies: 40
Views: 4648

Re: Your Workbench?

Clutter is sometimes unavoidable.
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by kelly mt
Sun Jun 26, 2022 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your model T in June?
Replies: 87
Views: 10351

Re: What have you done with your model T in June?

Took the '23 Speedster on it's first tour. It's a great way to see the country around Lewistown Montana.The newly installed OF really made a difference, lots more pulling power.
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by kelly mt
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Resurrecting a rare carburetor
Replies: 8
Views: 1607

Re: Resurrecting a rare carburetor

Very nice work.
by kelly mt
Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Winfield Carbs
Replies: 5
Views: 1175

Re: Winfield Carbs

Thanks Kevin.
by kelly mt
Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Winfield Carbs
Replies: 5
Views: 1175

Re: Winfield Carbs

I ran a Winfield SR on my Tudor and it ran good. Had to pull it when the diaphragm went bad. looking for parts.
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by kelly mt
Fri May 20, 2022 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: PerspecTive phoTo
Replies: 170
Views: 19538

Re: PerspecTive phoTo

The old dropped screw trick.
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by kelly mt
Tue May 17, 2022 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done on your Model T in May?
Replies: 55
Views: 5863

Re: What have you done on your Model T in May?

Got my new OF mounted up and adjusted on my Speedster. Runs good.
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by kelly mt
Tue May 17, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2021 OCF Trip: A few photos
Replies: 4
Views: 840

Re: 2021 OCF Trip: A few photos

Great pics, good story. Thanks.
by kelly mt
Wed May 04, 2022 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Source of TT parts
Replies: 6
Views: 1161

Re: Source of TT parts

I have a set of aux brakes for a TT I will sell. If interested I'll post some pictures. I also have a TT Ruckstell that is mostly complete.
by kelly mt
Fri Dec 31, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 'Speedster - lower or not, period accessories.
Replies: 216
Views: 20651

Re: Speedsters

My speedster is lowered with about four inches. Any more and I'd be worried about whacking the pan. It does handle really well.
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by kelly mt
Thu Dec 23, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell TT truck picture
Replies: 11
Views: 1873

Re: Ruckstell TT truck picture

I like that cutaway, thanks.
by kelly mt
Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR MODEL T IN DECEMBER
Replies: 63
Views: 7835

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

Getting started putting a set of Bennet brakes on my TT. They will be a welcome addition here in the mountains.
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by kelly mt
Thu Nov 18, 2021 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Model T Off-roading
Replies: 19
Views: 4196

Re: Ford Model T Off-roading

This is when you know the road is about to get interesting.
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by kelly mt
Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: keeping the engine and radiator rust free,
Replies: 21
Views: 2698

Re: keeping the engine and radiator rust free,

I use a 50/50 mix of green antifreeze in all mt T's, no rust.
by kelly mt
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Miller Head
Replies: 8
Views: 2096

Re: Miller Head

Is that head going over a stock lower end? Looks good.
by kelly mt
Thu Nov 11, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield Sun Visor on A Open Trailer….
Replies: 19
Views: 2535

Re: Windshield Sun Visor on A Open Trailer….

I hauled my '27 Tudor 1100 miles on an open trailer. I hauled it backwards and had no problems. I was running 60 mph.
by kelly mt
Sat Nov 06, 2021 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Longest Distance You Have Driven In Low Gear.
Replies: 18
Views: 2616

Re: Longest Distance You Have Driven In Low Gear.

The longest for me was pulling the Beartooth Pass out of Red Lodge, Montana. The summit 10925 feet about 8 miles of the 16 mile pull was in low pedal, my leg was on fire. I invested in a Ruckstell soon after.
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by kelly mt
Thu Oct 21, 2021 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pets and Model T Ford
Replies: 38
Views: 5100

Re: Pets and Model T Ford

Hudson29 wrote:
Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:40 pm
Thats a great picture! Did TC get away with it?

Paul yes they are actually on friendly terms.
by kelly mt
Wed Oct 20, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pets and Model T Ford
Replies: 38
Views: 5100

Re: Pets and Model T Ford

Old TC the barn cat tempting fate.
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by kelly mt
Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?
Replies: 37
Views: 5044

Re: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?

My '25 is still on the farm working.
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by kelly mt
Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in October
Replies: 58
Views: 7163

Re: What have you done with your T in October

A surprise when starting my Roadster. It sounded like marbles in the flywheel area. The nose broke off the starter. This is a 12v after market unit. Back to the old 6v unit.
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by kelly mt
Fri Sep 17, 2021 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Good Cruising Speed with a KC Warford
Replies: 21
Views: 2716

Re: Good Cruising Speed with a KC Warford

My '27 Tudor will cruise at 48 to 50 mph in OD. Runs smooth and straight at that speed.
by kelly mt
Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: High Compression Heads
Replies: 36
Views: 4215

Re: High Compression Heads

I'm running two Prus heads. They run real good and the quality is outstanding. I have a lot of miles on them running in the mountains and work them hard. No lower end problems.
by kelly mt
Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can of worms: opened
Replies: 31
Views: 3822

Re: Can of worms: opened

I see a lot of speedsters run water pumps. What's the thinking on these higher HP T motors?
by kelly mt
Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in July
Replies: 88
Views: 9363

Re: What have you done with your T in July

Been working on the Speedster this week. I'm mounting a SU carb using a '27 intake manifold turned upside down. Had to bore the manifold inlet hole out and make an adapter for the SU. Have to make some throttle linkage and a choke set up. Then see how it runs. 20210728_200146 small.jpg 20210728_1843...
by kelly mt
Wed Jul 28, 2021 11:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thinking about a downdraft manifold and carb. Any suggestions?
Replies: 20
Views: 2370

Re: Thinking about a downdraft manifold and carb. Any suggestions?

Just for interest speaking of different carbs, this is a SU I'm fitting up on my Speedster. The motor is pretty much stock but for Chevy valves, aluminum pistons, stock cam grind with a advanced gear and a low head plus a distributor. Ran pretty good with a Simmons carb. Interested to see what the S...
by kelly mt
Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New cam bushing tool
Replies: 8
Views: 1999

Re: New cam bushing tool

Nice work.
by kelly mt
Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thinking about a downdraft manifold and carb. Any suggestions?
Replies: 20
Views: 2370

Re: Thinking about a downdraft manifold and carb. Any suggestions?

This set up works real good. I can pull hills right along with Model A's. As stated you will need a fuel pump and I run a regulator. I'm currently running a Solex 34 PICT-3 carb while my Winfield is on the bench.
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by kelly mt
Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has anyone heard of a “Jumbo” brand two-speed rear end?
Replies: 9
Views: 2038

Re: Has anyone heard of a “Jumbo” brand two-speed rear end?

Planators, I think that's what you have there, can get into a neutral condition. You will want outside auxiliary brakes if you run one. I think they have a 50% reduction.


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by kelly mt
Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator cap spinning while driving.
Replies: 25
Views: 3531

Re: Radiator cap spinning while driving.

I've lost two Motometers now so I don't run them anymore. The cap, Motometer and neck all left on their own. Running dirt roads just makes it happen faster. The replacement pictured worked well, no vibration.
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by kelly mt
Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question on TT cruising speeds
Replies: 16
Views: 2499

Re: Question on TT cruising speeds

My TT has the 5:1 gears and will cruise at 30 MPH just fine. You can't keep up with a tour unless you go with a aux. transmission. KC Warford makes a real good trans. for the TT that will let you keep up with the speed of the cars. You will still need a good strong running motor in any case.
by kelly mt
Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A 4th of July Salute
Replies: 6
Views: 1537

Re: A 4th of July Salute

I like that shot!
by kelly mt
Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How a carburetor works-Video
Replies: 3
Views: 1230

Re: How a carburetor works-Video

Pretty cool video, thanks.
by kelly mt
Tue Jul 06, 2021 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Montana's Virginia and Nevada Cities
Replies: 14
Views: 2452

Re: Montana's Virginia and Nevada Cities

Great history, I like the pictures. Our club is looking at doing a tour of that area next year.
by kelly mt
Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Celebrating our Republic in a T.
Replies: 1
Views: 810

Celebrating our Republic in a T.

Ready for the 4th parade.
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by kelly mt
Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR MODEL T IN JUNE
Replies: 41
Views: 6291

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

Got to change a low band in the motel parking lot in Great Falls, MT. Luckily I had a lot of know how and help so it went pretty quick.
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by kelly mt
Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1925 timing gear chewed up.
Replies: 10
Views: 2037

Re: 1925 timing gear chewed up.

I've pulled three motors down the last few years with fiber gears and one gear looked new the others were toast. Get a good quality gear.
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by kelly mt
Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need some help
Replies: 18
Views: 2290

Re: Need some help

This had the same symptom, broken pinion gear.
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by kelly mt
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator Ornament
Replies: 28
Views: 4151

Re: Radiator Ornament

I went low budget.
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by kelly mt
Fri Jun 11, 2021 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T with the most Leg room for Tall drivers
Replies: 26
Views: 3896

Re: T with the most Leg room for Tall drivers

I have four T's and the TT is the tightest fit, Roadster is pretty tight so for big guys the Tudor or Speedster would have the most room. I'm not a big guy.
by kelly mt
Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 12 volt starter
Replies: 13
Views: 2222

Re: 12 volt starter

Bob, I have four T's two of then 6v and two 12v. I've not had a bendix problem. One 12v car has an actual 12v starter. I just haven't had an issue but in all my cars I carry a complete spare bendix with a key and new bolts. You never know with ancient machinery.
by kelly mt
Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting Horn on Radiator to Firewall Rod
Replies: 24
Views: 3126

Re: Mounting Horn on Radiator to Firewall Rod

It works fine. I put it close to the fire wall putting most of the weight at the rear mount.
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by kelly mt
Mon May 31, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with cylinder head.
Replies: 17
Views: 2511

Re: Help with cylinder head.

I only had to remove about a 1/32" max and only on spots around the squish area. I used a ball end die grinder. The Prus head looked to have a lot of material in the area I worked. Take only a little at a time and check clearance again. Take your time. The reason I took material off the head was the...
by kelly mt
Sun May 30, 2021 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with cylinder head.
Replies: 17
Views: 2511

Re: Help with cylinder head.

I'm running a Prus head with a 80 over bore, it hit on every cylinder without a gasket. The prussian blue showed where to remove material. I took material off the head, it didn't take much to get clearance.
by kelly mt
Tue May 25, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in May
Replies: 70
Views: 12160

Re: What have you done with your T in May

Had a front wheel bearing die. New parts on the way.
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by kelly mt
Mon May 17, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: AUCTION RESULTS
Replies: 10
Views: 3597

Re: AUCTION RESULTS

Yep, good auction. I like the way you sold all the loose parts. Went pretty fast.
by kelly mt
Fri May 14, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Berg's Radiator Neck
Replies: 20
Views: 3467

Re: Berg's Radiator Neck

I've had two Berg's radiator necks come off in the first year of use. Moto-Meters on both. I use the stock cap now with no problems. These radiators cool really good but the necks won't stay on with all that extra weight.
by kelly mt
Sat Apr 24, 2021 11:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T Model in April ?
Replies: 66
Views: 12733

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

The Rocky Mountain Model T Club had our annual meeting this weekend in Eureka MT. Great place to tour and we ran 14 cars in the Rendezvous Days Parade. Had some rain but it was a lot of fun.
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by kelly mt
Wed Apr 21, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T Model in April ?
Replies: 66
Views: 12733

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

After my pinion gear broke I built up another rear axle with floating hubs and got it installed in the Tudor.
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by kelly mt
Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is Leading Fellow Model Ts For a Day over Remote Dirt Roads a Good Idea?
Replies: 27
Views: 3383

Re: Is Leading Fellow Model Ts For a Day over Remote Dirt Roads a Good Idea?

Around here we run mostly dirt logging and mining roads. We call them period correct roads and the T's do really good on them.
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by kelly mt
Thu Apr 08, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Then and now-Photo
Replies: 5
Views: 1922

Re: Then and now-Photo

The difference 87 years makes, both are one tons.
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by kelly mt
Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where did you discover your Model T?
Replies: 39
Views: 5334

Re: Where did you discover your Model T?

A guy at work told me about this old truck that had been sitting in a barn for years. It was only about 8 miles from the house.
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by kelly mt
Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your Model T in March?
Replies: 33
Views: 5087

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

My pinion gear broke into three pieces. Had to put a standard gear in that I had until I can find a 10 tooth. The old lift made this a pretty easy job. Going to add safety hubs while I'm at it.
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by kelly mt
Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168167

Re: Foto of the Day

The Comet Mine Montana.
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by kelly mt
Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post your favorite pictures of a T
Replies: 52
Views: 6065

Re: Post your favorite pictures of a T

Going To The Sun Road.
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by kelly mt
Wed Mar 10, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT rear axle outer seal?
Replies: 8
Views: 1883

Re: TT rear axle outer seal?

Thanks for the info.
by kelly mt
Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT rear axle outer seal?
Replies: 8
Views: 1883

Re: TT rear axle outer seal?

Yep, that's the part I ordered.
by kelly mt
Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT rear axle outer seal?
Replies: 8
Views: 1883

TT rear axle outer seal?

Installing new outer felt seals on my 25 TT and they just don't fit. The one that came out was about 1/8" the new one is about an inch wide. The retainer is only about an inch total. Any ideas?
by kelly mt
Sat Mar 06, 2021 2:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your Model T in March?
Replies: 33
Views: 5087

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

Pins and bushings for the front axle and seals and de-gunk for the rear axle. Also adjust center main.
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by kelly mt
Sun Feb 14, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Disc Brakes--Yes/No??
Replies: 30
Views: 5083

Re: Disc Brakes--Yes/No??

I drive in the mountains of Western Montana and Idaho. I've also taken my T over the Beartooth Pass and every major pass in Montana and this is how I see it. Totally stock brakes are not that safe in these mountains, RM brakes are pretty good but they can get hot and fade if you're not careful and w...
by kelly mt
Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Somewhat related to the Ferry thread from a few days ago.
Replies: 10
Views: 2423

Re: Somewhat related to the Ferry thread from a few days ago.

We've been living in a "chinook" all winter. That is changing starting tomorrow. The real Montana winter is arriving with a vengeance. This happened several years ago, we got a whole winters worth of snow in one week. When it was done we had five feet of snow on the flat. I had to break out the exca...
by kelly mt
Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dyke's
Replies: 3
Views: 1473

Re: Dyke's

I have a 1919 edition that has a T section.
by kelly mt
Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cockpit Choke for Stromberg OF?
Replies: 19
Views: 2845

Re: Cockpit Choke for Stromberg OF?

I used a choke cable with a knob that looked similar to the T choke/mixture control. I used the same dash hole as the stock set up.
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by kelly mt
Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Foto of the Day
Replies: 646
Views: 168167

Re: Foto of the Day

Brought back to life this week. 1925 Dalton Combination Machine. It will soon be repairing T parts.

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by kelly mt
Mon Jan 04, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The 2021 National Tour and Western Montana
Replies: 5
Views: 1806

Re: The 2021 National Tour and Western Montana

Dennis, sent you a email, lots to see in this part of Montana. All mountain driving here.
by kelly mt
Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ring gear attachment
Replies: 6
Views: 1520

Re: Ring gear attachment

Good point Dan. I found that out after the fact. I have some retro work to do.
by kelly mt
Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ring gear attachment
Replies: 6
Views: 1520

Re: Ring gear attachment

I found spools used in quite a few old speedster builds. Thought I'd give it a try. I counter sunk the screw holes and used new brass screws. I cut them flush and peened them as well as Red Locktite. I have about a thousand miles on this motor now and everything looks to be well oiled.
by kelly mt
Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stan Howe
Replies: 1
Views: 1118

Re: Stan Howe

His web site has contact info. Scroll down a little. http://www.strombergof.com/
by kelly mt
Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lifting with aluminum head
Replies: 14
Views: 2596

Re: Lifting with aluminum head

I sling my motors.
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by kelly mt
Wed Dec 30, 2020 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cars you once owned it would be nice to have now
Replies: 34
Views: 3766

Re: Cars you once owned it would be nice to have now

I once owned a Jaguar XK-150 just like this one. Sure like to have that car back.
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by kelly mt
Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Max a T engine can be bored? And other questions
Replies: 21
Views: 3584

Re: Max a T engine can be bored? And other questions

I'm running 0.080" over bore on one of my T's. No problem except if you run a high compression head. I had to remove material from the head in every combustion chamber. Not a lot but with a no head gasket clearance check the pistons hit. BTW, I used aluminum flat top pistons.
by kelly mt
Sat Dec 12, 2020 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any Reviews on Tractor Paint?
Replies: 13
Views: 3471

Re: Any Reviews on Tractor Paint?

Aside from painting tractors my 23 Speedster is all International Harvester red white and blue. Holds up real good. I use Van Sickle also.
by kelly mt
Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Disc brakes
Replies: 12
Views: 4724

Re: Disc brakes

I'm running wires, safety hubs and disk brakes on my '26 Roadster. Every thing works and fits good. I am running RM brakes on my Speedster and they stop that light car good.
by kelly mt
Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Always have adult supervision when working on your Model T
Replies: 14
Views: 3504

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

My old shop cat winters in my shop office, in the same spot and same position. When it warms up she will venture out into the shop and be a total pest. Between the old shop cat and the three barn cats I have no rodents in anything.
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by kelly mt
Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Playin in the shop today...
Replies: 119
Views: 24850

Re: Playin in the shop today...

Thanks Kevin.