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by Blaze
Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: To add lead or not to add lead?
Replies: 17
Views: 5117

Re: To add lead or not to add lead?

Thank you to all who responded to my question. I was told by someone several yrs ago that I should ad lead to gasoline used in T. I see now that it is not necessary. I assume that using the ethanol free gasoline, RV Fuel, is a good idea though. Thank you once again to all who helped educate me, the ...
by Blaze
Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: To add lead or not to add lead?
Replies: 17
Views: 5117

To add lead or not to add lead?

I was given some advice a number of years ago about adding lead to the unleaded gasoline used for my T. I use the rv fuel when available for all my gasoline engines. Is the advice to ad lead to gasoline used in T good advice? I use it according to directions. Any thoughts, I've never heard it discus...
by Blaze
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedster to Coup conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 1864

Re: Speedster to Coup conversion

I would like to eventually return the car to its original form, a coup. When my dad had it "restored" he expected it to be the coup he bought in 1938. Over the years while stored covered up outside, the body and glass was shot up, and it continued to rust. For that reason Dad was told it was beyond ...
by Blaze
Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedster to Coup conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 1864

Speedster to Coup conversion

Greetings to all, I have a question about converting/ restoring a Speedster to a coup, Let me explain; In 1938 my dad bought his first car, a 1925 Coup, and drove it to high school. At some point he quit driving it and it sat outside but covered for many years. In the mid '80's my dad wanted to rest...
by Blaze
Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils not working
Replies: 39
Views: 6837

Re: Coils not working

I would like to thank all those who provided me with the information and instructions on getting my coils working. I truly appreciate the time and effort taken to assist me. I could not have got them working without your help! Thank you to: George Hand, Luke, Charlie B in N.J., Oldav8tor, Fordwright...
by Blaze
Mon Sep 07, 2020 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another Speedster Adventure!
Replies: 4
Views: 1667

Re: Another Speedster Adventure!

Great pictures, looks like loads of fun!
Thx for sharing!
by Blaze
Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils not working
Replies: 39
Views: 6837

Re: Coils not working

Mr. Hand, when I ground the wire to firewall does the other end of wire connect to point where connection goes thru firewall directly from each coil starting with coil #1?
Thank you.
by Blaze
Sat Sep 05, 2020 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils not working
Replies: 39
Views: 6837

Re: Coils not working

The #1 coil does not buzz....all others seem to be working in order. Can I put standard motor oil in the timer or should I put a specific weight or type in it. Does detergent or non-detergent oil need to be used? The fuel tank is not varnished, although it could be in the carb. Or fuel line. I have ...
by Blaze
Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils not working
Replies: 39
Views: 6837

Re: Coils not working

Yes, I am close to Detroit. There must be a lot of "T" owners in the area. I really do need to join one of the clubs. The Casual T's seemed to be the club to join in my area.
by Blaze
Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils not working
Replies: 39
Views: 6837

Re: Coils not working

I turned the hand crank, and all coils seemed to fire in sequence except coil #1 which did not buzz even after being pushed down to make sure it was tight in coil box. I did not reposition the coils to determine if another coil would buzz in that #1 position. I will try that later today. The timer h...
by Blaze
Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils not working
Replies: 39
Views: 6837

Re: Coils not working

Thank you for your input, and I didn't know the crank had to be turned 360 degrees but that makes perfect sense. Once I've cleaned and greased or oiled the timer, do I need a centering tool to replace the cover? Does the pin on the timer simply slide out with a pair of pliers? After reading about th...
by Blaze
Thu Sep 03, 2020 2:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils not working
Replies: 39
Views: 6837

Re: Coils not working

Update: Ok, I couldnt sleep thinking about all the recommendations I received so I got up and went out to garage to work on my "T" and this is what i did; with results. I noted that #2 coil was buzzing after turning key. I removed all coils and lightly sanded all points on coils, and the metal conta...
by Blaze
Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils not working
Replies: 39
Views: 6837

Re: Coils not working

Thank you to all for the information and recommendations. Your input is truly appreciated. I now have a place to start. I have no idea yet if the coil box is missing a part on back inside of box. I did rotate the motor yesterday by turning the hand crank and it didn't make a difference. Believe me, ...
by Blaze
Wed Sep 02, 2020 12:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils not working
Replies: 39
Views: 6837

Coils not working

I recently attempted to start my 1925 Model T after about 3 years of sitting. Only one coil buzzes, the other three (3) do not. What can I do to get the coils working again? Coils are original Ford wood coils. Can I sand the points with emery board to freshen the points or will I need to send them i...
by Blaze
Sun Mar 01, 2020 2:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 TT Comes to Life
Replies: 10
Views: 4768

Re: 1926 TT Comes to Life

Great story, thank you for sharing!

Rick