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Day 4. Stettler

Day 3. Train ride from Stettler to Big Valley

Day 2, tour to the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology

Day 1 pictures

Here is my solution after fighting the hill climb problem for years. I used to carry an extra 5 gallon can to top off the tank. Now I don’t. My tank is always pressurized.

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There isn’t a forum user with the email of Flososweet@gmail.com. Anyone posting items for sale or wanted should NEVER put your contact info in the add. A registered user can look at your profile and send you an email or message. Guests do NOT have this privilege. That is the ONLY way to keep us all ...

These guys are the US WOSP distributors
https://www.race-parts.com/wosp-lms256- ... rter-motor

I have two of these and they work great.

Here is the 6 volt version
https://www.ccw-tools.com/WOSP-LMS256-6 ... 83761.aspx

Happy Birthday Darel

I don’t want to hijack this thread, but I have wondered for years how anyone could get a stock Model T to run at these speeds.

An internet search found this article on the 2024 500. A very good read.
https://www.hagerty.com/media/great-rea ... ince-1961/

This is the annual MTFCA event which happens during the first Saturday in June. We have three days of touring around the Richmond area followed by a car show and swap meet. The museum is open for free to all visitors.

A couple more selfies.

Still more pictures

More pictures

Here are some pictures from Homecoming

I recommend calling these guys https://www.ocmodelt.com/ They are located in Orange County. I remember being your age and buying old cars. I also recommend joining your local Model T club before purchasing your first T. You will save money in the long run by buying a running car as opposed to a Fix ...

Scott,

I very much appreciate your scientific approach to this problem. Thanks for adding to this conversation. Facts always triumph over opinions.

Rod

My 1910 and 1913 don’t seem to have the same problem as those gas tanks are mounted higher and closer to the carb than the Depot Hack.

My Depot Hack does have a carb shut off valve.

Negative pressure doesn’t exist. The one way valve is designed for low vacuum or pressure. Anytime the pressure in the tank goes negative, the valve opens thereby eliminating the condition you are describing of the tank collapsing. The valve was added because the pressure gauge was bouncing quite a ...

I finally took George Akins advice and pressured my fuel tank using the exhaust on my 1924 Depot Hack. For years I have had trouble climbing hills unless my tank was completely topped off. To the neigh sayers, there is no risk of explosion. Any oxygen in the tank is displaced by carbon monoxide. The...

I have a new rebuilt engine in my 24 Depot Hack with a Prus head and 280 cam. It has great torque for climbing hills now. Love it.

Robert,

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. It’s truly a wonderful video and extremely educational. I may just try and perform my next engine rebuild myself.

Thanks again,

Rod Barrett

I had two exhaust manifolds that were straightened today by Kenny Edmondson. Here are the pictures.

I sure wish that I had read this post before driving all over town looking for 1/4”-24 bolts. I finally did the math in my head and realized that a 6mm bolt is the same diameter. After counting the threads at the hardware store it was exactly 24 threads per inch. I bought hex head bolts but had to g...

You may want to check your coils on a HCCT. This will confirm if your coils are adjusted for running on the magneto. I have Mike Kossers tool and an HCCT and have found my coils work better when tested with both tools. As stated before, check your mag voltage when running. I have also seen problems ...

I also use Rotella T4 because it has the JASCO rating. JASCO is the Japanese rating for wet motorcycle clutches, which is also present in a Model T.

As always you will receive lots of different options on this subject.

Rod

Hey Jamie,

I just received my Jan / Feb issue of The Vintage Ford. The USPS in Indiana has been on the local news for several months now showing their extremely slow service. I live one hour from the museum. It is unbelievable.

Rod

RV built 5 new original coils for my 1910 Tourabout when no one else could. He is irreplaceable and is missed every day.

I just received my rebuilt engine with a replacement block. I had to change the cast block serial number to match my old block and title. I purchased these stamps which appear to be the correct style snd size. https://restostamps.com/collections/ford-model-a-b-t/products/number-set-0-9-old-style-for...

Can you please post a registration link? The one at the top isn’t working.
Thanks,
Rod

Links above fixed

I’m open to any design as it is for a front wheel drive Model T speedster.

I’m looking for an ignition switch with Ford script ammeter and key for my new speedster.

I recently watched a documentary on the Rotary Valve head. This link may have some useful info:
http://www.thegreymotor.com/2014/08/dun ... d.html?m=1

Thank Russ. Done.

Are these the rivets? Cap in or out?

It appears that I have the correct straps. What size are the rivets? Brass or steel.

Does anyone have a picture of the rear strap? I had a new top installed but I’m having trouble with the rear strap. Here is a picture of what I came up with but I don’t think it’s correct. The saddle has a larger slot on one side and two round holes which I have no idea what they are for.

I use these to protect the painted rims while using tire irons. Install the tire and tube as One Unit, starting at the valve stem and working away from the stem. The tube should have enough air in it to prevent tube twist or pinch. https://www.2040-parts.com/motion-pro-wheel-rim-shield-ii-motorcycle...

Is this better?

Outside bottom middle

I want to share how I finally rebuilt my 1910 steering column. I thought about this for over a year and finally came up with a solution that worked. I started by purchasing a two piece steering gear from a 1911. My 1910 steering gear was damaged beyond repair. I also purchased a new brass quadrant, ...

More pictures of the same car with front brakes. He passed us like we were in park today. I’m told the top speed is near 70 mph with a stock engine and Warford transmission.

Just saw this for the first time at the National Tour in San Diego.

We are camping at Grandpa's Farm Campground if anyone want to visit us. Big stacker trailer and blue 1913 Touring

Does anyone have a source for a Viton tipped Needle? It’s for a 1913 Holley S carburetor. It measures 7/8” long by 1/4” wide. I don’t need the seat, only the needle. Also any gaskets out there?

I wanted to share a recent install on my 1913 Touring. I had to drill a second set of holes in the master cylinder bracket to get the cylinder level. I used the Harbor Freight bleed tool to purge the air from the system.

Pictures from the Board Meeting dinner.

Hey Steve,

There is $13k waiting for you.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/steve-jelf-t ... dn-cache=0

Rod

To be clear, the 2 pedal, 2 lever cars had a water pump. The hand crank will rest in the up or down position as there is a detent which holds the lever in these two positions. #394 is in our MTFCA museum as an example.

Ticketmaster has refused to give me $90 for tickets I sold over a year ago because I WILL NOT give them my SSN. They don’t care if the law has been posted. NEVER sell through Ticketmaster.

I spoke to Steve at Langs. I am now on the waiting list for a Stipe 280 cam.

Does anyone have a phone number for Stipe? The number on the website has been disconnected. http://www.stipemachine.com/

Wanted: 1910 Brass Steering Gear Case

I am sure I will receive criticism but here goes: I raced motorcycles for years and initially rim flaps were used to protect the tube from the spoke ends. Years ago we stated using Duck Tape around the rim. It works better for several reasons. First of all it doesn’t slip around and it’s permanent. ...

Langs Item Number: 3463R
Hook the upper part and with the help of vise grips, pull the spring down, unhook the large ring, place around the lower shaft and re-clip.

This will insure your brake lever will never jump out of position.

Rod

I have installed this Safety Spring on all of my T’s
It’s available at Langs

Without causing a debate on timers, here are your choices:

Electronic timer with no maintenance required
https://modeltetimer.com/shop/ols/products/i-timer

Brush type
https://www.modeltford.com/item/3221ND.aspx

Flapper type
https://www.modeltford.com/item/3221ANCO.aspx

Roller timer
Search Ebay

I recommend purchasing a new timer. If you can afford it the best timer is a electronic solid state one. Next best is a brush type and lastly is the standard roller timer.

What type of timer do you have? Have you removed it for cleaning and inspection?

Steve is back on the road. I took my trailer and picked him up. We removed the wheel and placed it on a work table then removed the tire. The source of the trouble wasn’t the tube. It was the locking bead on the tire. A portion of it was damaged so when the tire was inflated, the tire came off of th...

I was able to call Steve. He is coming over to pick up a tube tomorrow

I’m 45 miles north of Indy and I have tubes.

I made the mistake of posting my phone number in the classifieds. I have received 2 text messages asking me if I am still looking for a 280 cam. These messages are from scammers. They don’t answer when I ask for their name and address. They also want to sell the cam for 25% of the actual value. They...

Does anyone have a new 280 cam for sale?

Thanks,

Rod Barrett
Cell 317-201-6524

If the slinger is mounted on the front of the flywheel I would remove it to avoid a conflict. The flywheel doesn’t need to be reversed as some have suggested. The WOSP starter works great as designed with no modifications required to the flywheel. It has a tapered gear that engages with the flywheel...

OK, I've been driving Model T's for many years now and just recently learned something about hand cranking a Model T. The obvious stuff first. Make sure your timer rod is adjusted to 15° after top dead center. Also make sure your coils are properly adjusted. I use the EECT to adjust mine. Now for th...

I thought about starting another thread, but I will continue this one instead. I drained the Waterless Coolant yesterday and filled the radiator with 5% Distilled Vinegar. Let it sit for several hours and then ran the engine for over an hour with the vinegar in it. Temps with 5% Vinegar: 254° #4 cyl...

I checked the top water temp with a meat thermometer and the readings are correct. I'm at 280 plus. Seeing as it takes 6 months to get a new radiator, I do have a new 1910 radiator that I won't be using anytime soon. I think I will drain the system and see if that radiator will work while I wait for...

I appreciate all of the input regarding Waterless Coolant. Upon your suggestion, I ran the car for several hours today. Here is what I found. 280° front cylinder 300° rear cylinder 280° head 280° top of radiator 200° oil pan 100° bottom of radiator and lower pipe These temps are with the timer set i...

Read my post about Evans Waterless Coolant. My car is also a 1913 with a brand new engine. It was overheating just like yours is. I now have 3 days of driving on the new engine and have used about 2 tanks of gas. The Evans Waterless Coolant solved my problem! No more overheating and no more coolant ...

I just completed my first tour today using Evans Waterless Coolant in the radiator of my 1913 Touring T. It was an 80 plus degree day here in Indiana and we traveled well over 60 miles. The Moto Meter gauge never rose above the bottom of the circle. I believe this is due to several factors. First th...

Try here: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/carbo ... width~3-8/

Well it finally happened to me. During the Thursday tour at the MTFCA, I broke a crank on my 24 Depot Hack. We were on the return trip from the Carillon Historical Park and about 10 miles from the MTFCA Museum when it happened. A loud knocking from the engine and we pulled over. A few minutes later,...

Someone should let Ticketmaster know that this rule has been suspended. I just sold 2 season tickets for the Monday night Colts game. After the sale was completed they sent me an email saying in order for me to receive the funds from them, I would need to complete their IRS form, including my SSN. T...

Tony and Susan are close friends of ours. He was instrumental in getting me to join the Indy 500 club several years ago.

Tony was a great person, always there with a helping hand, unselfish, and possessed a vast knowledge. He will be greatly missed.

Rest in peace Tony.

I have two of these starters and they work great. No you do not need to reverse your ring gear. The gear on the starter has the correct angle to engage the ring gear. I highly recommend this WASP starter.

I highly recommend the I Timer. I put one on my 24 Depot Hack after this summer's Home Coming. The advantage is that it acts exactly as a regular timer, requiring the mechanical adjustment of the advancer on the steering column. It does not ever require cleaning or replacement parts. I did purchase ...

I noticed on the iPhone things look a little different. I dont see each persons profile on the right side of the screen.

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