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Cigarboxrob

....Ready for this? ....After struggling and fighting with the “new” shaft, I took the old one, checked for bends under a laser, and “plonk!” It slid right in the new hub. ....Go figure. ....To anyone who’s ever done a ball bearing hub in a 26-7, what did you use as a spacer between the hub and shaf...

Cigarboxrob

....So, I ordered a new fan shaft from Snyder’s....The two ball bearing job that’s sealed.

...Snyder’s cautioned me about the shaft; Sure enough, the new shaft won’t slide in. Too thick.

....Without a lathe, any suggestions how to turn the shaft to fit? Thanks in advance!

Cigarboxrob

...Gentlemen, I thank you immensely! ...I’ve just sprayed the shaft with PB and tapped a few times. I’ll let that sit and stick a 3/8 on the shaft...I have a bin of washers somewhere in this mess of a garage, so I’m sure I’ll find one that fits. It looks like this can’t be done: “In-Car,” so I may j...

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....I’ll double check! It appears the only way to remove the fan is to remove the water neck from the block as a complete assembly as it’s just too close to the radiator to access those screws! I’d normally do that, but I don’t have a replacement gasket on hand and I’d like to drive the old girl tod...

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...Howdy, Fellers and Gals! After a lot of wiggle room, my fan hub sounds like a jackhammer. I ordered the sealed bearing hub from Snyder’s-Who had it to me in record time. Noting the nut on the back of the shaft, I can’t seem to figure out how to remove the pulley. A socket on the end just spins th...

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TRD Bx2-I was actually just looking into similar products!

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....Charlie, as a fella originally promised the top irons in an online “con,” I’ve learned to expect the worst-But appreciate the best! Since it appears the original company that made replica ‘26-7 top irons decided to discontinue them, *none* of the major parts suppliers seem to have them in stock-...

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...I thought I’d hit the jackpot when a member sent me a PM that a set of top irons for my ‘26 had popped up online-And the bends, breaks and folds were simply: “Character.” I bought them before I could blink. ....Today, they arrived-I noted the crushed box with multiple rips. My heart sank. Opening...

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....I had lost hope on finding top irons for my 1926 Touring; I’d set an alert on auction sites, but nothing. I noted a PM from Bob with a hyperlink-He found a set for sale! ....My fingers flew and my credit card digits were entered in no time at all. A new-to-me set of irons are on their way! I hav...

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....Although I’ve seen some aspects of this topic beaten like a dead horse, I’ve never received a proper answer. ....I’m the owner of a 1926 Touring; I was originally promised top irons for my car, but they never materialized. As 1926-27 cars are a bit different than earlier variants, may any other ...

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....Due to the shortage, my brake drum has a *huge* valley and is at risk for cracking caused by a “SPOT,” or: “Stupid Previous Owner Trick.” Because we have the larger drums, I’m actually working on plans for a cheap and non-intrusive pedal-activated actuator; For now? My: “Brake” is my left hand. ...

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....Let me know what you’ve got! (If you’ve got em!’) I can’t afford to spring for a new set, so I’m hoping someone may have a not-so-perfect set taking up real estate in their garage somewhere! Thanks in advance!

Cigarboxrob

“Dr. Dave!” ...When my Grandpa had the junkyard in East Brunswick, Fingers did our Bentley’s radiator! His work was *Awesome* back then! As you know? I’m between jobs at the moment, so it’s out of the question...But? If I visit the area, if you need any tasty Russian fare like kielbasa? Let me know ...

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...The Model T began to sputter and die...Could it be a bad ignition switch? Going to magneto yielded no results. “...C’mon, little fella!!!!” I pleaded. “If you’re good and we make it home, I’ll get ya a nice treat!” ...My girlfriend was not amused; “BABE!!!!” She pointed-“I think it’s giving you t...

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....I’m *still* stuffed from lunch! A special thanks to our: “Boys in Blue” for not running the tags or clocking our speed! They simply smiled-And waved! ....The next time you’re in the area? May I recommend: “Lucky Bones?” Or? The Lobster House....But? If we go to The Lobster House, let’s leave our...

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...And so, I sat with my monument to stupidity; A Model T in absolutely *no* danger of starting; All seemed hopeless. “That’s it!” I thought to myself: “....You’re not even capable of running off to join the circus....!” “....We’ll be down on Sunday if that’s okay.” Was the PM I received from Dave Y...

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....I’m jealous over *both* of those fine machines! Felicitations!!!

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....I was afraid someone would say that!

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....Ahhhh....Nothing like a break in the weather to work on my old ‘Tin Lizzie,’ right? So, I have a few forum members coming to have a look at my ‘26 Touring on Sunday to lend a helping hand-Something I greatly appreciate the camaraderie of the members of this club! Before they do head down, howeve...

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....Thanks, Norm! ....I don’t care if the irons aren’t “perfect,” rather that I can have a top on my car....We have a welding shop, so if the mounting points are close enough? I can feel confident spending $300.00 versus $1,000.00! I’ll post an ad in the: “Wanted to Buy” section, but if I don’t get ...

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....Dave, I appreciate the offer for help! ....If you can swing by one Sunday or Wednesday, let’s get her sorted out! As mentioned, I had to spend *double* my sales tax rate, but it looks like Vermont will issue registration and tags as an: “Out-Of-State” applicant in the next two weeks. To anyone s...

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....Sorry, Jeff! Just seeing if a set built for a ‘22-5’ will fit on my 1926 touring after I got *skunked* on a bad eBay deal! I already got beat out of $1,100.00 just to *try* to get a title! And no-I’m not “outing” the member.

Cigarboxrob

....On another note that will probably cause eyes to roll: ...When I bought my car, the seller on eBay stated: “Includes a new convertible top and top irons which haven’t been sorted out.” ...The day the car was picked up, the seller texted me: “This is horrible-I paid a kid to clean out my garage a...

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....Small world/Small State! ....It was great meeting both Dave and Scott today-And realizing that I’d met Dave and Cathy a few years back! Your cars are *amazing,* and my colleagues *all* fell in love with the two lovely Model T’s on the way to my small island! ....I’ll be working on Model T events...

Cigarboxrob

....Good morning, all! ....Good morning, Model T... ....What’s that all over the floor? ....Coolant? For me? You shouldn’t have! *Grumbles.* Okay, let’s see if this new switch is any good-Presto! *Rrr-Ruggg-Rrrrrrugggg....Smoke.* Okay, starter-Let’s see something-YEEEEOOOOWWWWCHH!!!! That terminal i...

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48-hours later, I heard: R-R-R-Ruh-Ruh-Ruh-Ruh..... ....Then? The heel of my shoe caught on fire. The BRAND NEW starter switch was smoking hot enough-Once again, and I’ll provide PHOTOS of both the *auction,* and his “Hand-written notes suggesting I: “Convert to 12v for more reliable starting.” The ...

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....After 30-hours on the charger, the engine sluggishly turned two complete revolutions. No start. So much for the: “New Battery.” It’s most likely sulfated, (Although, in all fairness, it does look new, but I’ve had “brand new” batteries test defective-Only our dealership tester is only good for 1...

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Hiya, Scott and all-I was upset last night, but I never consider anything you say: “Harsh,” rather a bit of: “Passed-down experience.” ....As far as being unfamiliar with starting a Model T, I work for a dealership that uses a 1918 “Speedster/Pickup” hybrid body that was homemade by one of our body ...

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....Hank, I’m about to do just that. I have *pages* of texts-Plus the auction description itself. Plus? Photos of the cashier’s check made out to him, and so much more. His rear end? Is *Toast.* Sadly, I think I’m *done* with Model T’s. This was the *second* bad title I’d encountered-The first was i...

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....To make matter a worse? Once the dealership found out about the title issue from the title clerk? I lost my: “Garage.” I now have to pay for storage.

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....Scott, I agree-Except that I’m not paying a *dime* to ship it back for a *lie* on *his* part-Plus? “...He has a brother in law in the towing business.”

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Thanks, Hank! ...Any ideas how to check for a prior 12V conversion? Based on the lack of honesty thus far, I believe that the car may have been converted in the past and the seller simply got caught up in his own lies and forgot or simply didn’t know....And the “....New 6V battery” is really under p...

Cigarboxrob

....Hello, my Model T ‘family!’ Happy Holidays to all! ....I’m having a blue Christmas. That’s bleeding green-As in: “Money.” ....As many of you have PM’d me about “my” car, I was and am the victim of illegal title jumping on a closed title. Neither the previous owner nor the eBay seller have come f...

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....Bud, as I deal with my: “Nightmare T,” (That’s another story.) my company has a plywood-bodied custom pickup that we were able to start easier by changing the oil to 0-20w in colder temperatures-To quote Archimedes: “Give me a lever long enough and I can move the world.” To quote a man who had t...

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Hi, Scott! ....Because the man who “owned” the car and consequently sold it to me on eBay never titled the car in his own name, I skipped him altogether and reached out to the original titled owner in Washington State; With any luck? He’ll help. The EBay seller most likely would not satisfy the sale...

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No luck with Motor Vehicle; I reached out to the original owner-I’m hoping that if I offer to pay him to obtain a duplicate title as well as for his time and troubles, he’ll be willing to do me a favor on this one!

Cigarboxrob

....I’ve bought two cars: “Sight Unseen” in the past-Both were good experiences. In my Model T search? I spoke to many great people. This car was represented as: “Needing nothing,” “ready to run and won’t need work as many do.” (Many of you saw the EBay Auction and have DM’d me about it.) I’d lost t...

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....I’m *petrified* to invest a cent or a moment’s worth of time more into “my” car if I can’t prove it’s “mine.” May I ask the forum for help? May I post the name of the last *Titled* owner of my car from Washington State to see if he’s a member? Thoughts? I’ll pay for the duplicate title myself. I...

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And do you mean Mike? He’s a good guy. I wanted to reach out to him.

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...It *was* a West Coast car-But that name hasn’t crossed my path yet. The car seems to have been sold every year...Given the large “kill switch,” I suspect it’s also been an electrical nightmare.

...That said? “Howdy, neighbor!”

Cigarboxrob

....Interesting question: ....As today’s rainstorm stopped all hopes of pushing her outside for an attempted start, I’m still thinking of options involving the title mishap-The seller of the car has been a good fellow thus far, but I’m thinking about a: “Plan B.” It was suggested to me that I can ti...

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I actually tried jacking the rear and chocking the front wheels-Then engaging neutral as well as high gear-No luck on crank or battery. ....My car has been converted to coil and distributor...I’m actually going to replace the starter switch tomorrow and make sure everything is connected-Tightly. The...

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....I got the car a few days ago-I only found out about the title when the transporter handed me the paperwork. The previous “owner” had filled their information in the “buyers” section from the original owner-Both being out-of-State. The man who sold me the car never signed, however. But their nick...

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....Sadly, this is a bad start. ....I had asked the seller if the title was good and clear-The seller responded: “Yes, perfect-I never even switched it into my name.” It’s a whole no bueno situation. The point may be moot if I can’t register the car...There are a lot of moving parts in this equation...

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Hello, everyone out there in Model T land! After intently watching from the sidelines, (Especially during TROG.) I’ve decided to finally pull the trigger and adopt my first T-A 1926 Touring car.... ....After a few hitches pulled by some unscrupulous “transportation broker/Jokers,” the car is due to ...

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