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by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission issues
Replies: 26
Views: 639

Re: Transmission issues

big2bird wrote:
Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:06 am
You will need a new flywheel and pins.
When the pins get loose, there is little you can do.
Did somebody state that this is the problem?
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: When it was new and when it wasn’t.
Replies: 10
Views: 524

Re: When it was new and when it wasn’t.

kmatt2 wrote:
Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:31 pm
Those wheels are the 21 inch by 4:50 split rims , notice the straight side rim on the right front wheel.
Maybe you're right. Pretty hard for me to see in that image.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hand crank bushing installation issue
Replies: 11
Views: 336

Re: Hand crank bushing installation issue

So, how far off is it? The fix will likely depend upon the severity.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: When it was new and when it wasn’t.
Replies: 10
Views: 524

Re: When it was new and when it wasn’t.

1927, with wood wheels and 30 x 3-1/2 tires. Not unheard of but interesting just the same. I was thinking it was a '26. (I have a '26 just like it, but with wire wheels) Teach me something here.....what are the differences in the '26 & '27? I was going simply by the "brand new" look of the car and ...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: When it was new and when it wasn’t.
Replies: 10
Views: 524

Re: When it was new and when it wasn’t.

1927, with wood wheels and 30 x 3-1/2 tires. Not unheard of but interesting just the same.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 922-1927 Drive Shaft Assembly Revision E
Replies: 4
Views: 190

Re: 922-1927 Drive Shaft Assembly Revision E

There should be a notch in 2596, shown in the 12 o'clock position, adjacent to the pinion gear, which will align with the woodruff key 2598B. I maybe see the hint of such a notch in your drawing, but if so, it's not oriented to align with the woodruff key.

You do fantastic work!!!
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:15 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Tool Time
Replies: 129
Views: 889624

Re: Tool Time

Yes, a nail puller.

If you use it, be CERTAIN that when you grip the lower portion, just above the "foot", that none of your hand laps over the small ridge above the handhold. It's one of those mistakes that nobody makes twice!
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I'm Stymied - spark lever swivel
Replies: 12
Views: 430

Re: I'm Stymied - spark lever swivel

Tim, I kind of pride myself on having a great assortment of taps & dies for unusual thread sizes. After reading your posting, I checked my "inventory" and came up short for a 7/32-32 tap. Not being able to bear that shame :oops: , I quickly ordered a few. So, the next time you lose that nut ;) I'll ...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jul 14, 2025 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: POR Problem
Replies: 15
Views: 657

Re: POR Problem

Tim, Several years ago, I took the gas tank from my '24 Buick to "Gas Tank Renu". They cut it open, cleaned it, and coated it. That was probably 20+ years ago. It wasn't too cheap, but finding a great gas tank for a 1924 Buick was not a great prospect. A new Model T gas tank would be cheaper, but if...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Calcium Carbide vs Acetylene in MC Cylinder for Headlamp use...s
Replies: 16
Views: 1136

Re: Calcium Carbide vs Acetylene in MC Cylinder for Headlamp use...s

I've seen the B tanks hung from the rear cross member of the frame, if that's any help whatsoever. (Not on Model T's, of course)
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Jul 10, 2025 4:40 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 496
Views: 763505

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

perry kete wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 3:26 pm
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There's no defense against the Three Stooges!
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Jul 10, 2025 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henry, we have a problem!
Replies: 20
Views: 798

Re: Henry, we have a problem!

RajoRacer wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:06 am
John - enlighten me on how you came of those measurements - what measuring instrument was used ?
I wondered about the same thing. :)
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 09, 2025 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Replies: 57
Views: 3797

Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910

TRDxB2 wrote:
Wed Jul 09, 2025 4:18 pm

Sadly the Forum turned his dream into a nightmare.
Oh, please...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 09, 2025 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: question on how to adjust/test coils
Replies: 27
Views: 737

Re: question on how to adjust/test coils

Suggest you contact one of the coil folks listed on the forum suppliers page. Best to send them off and have them adjusted/ rebuilt for best results. https://www.mtfca.com/model-t-ford-suppliers/ The best advice so far... Get a known good set, (and a spare coil), and remove that variable from your ...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 09, 2025 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
Replies: 25
Views: 610

Re: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch

To measure the kingpin movement, I lifted the hub and the kingpin movement is about .037. That is at the edge of the hub. Measuring at the edge of the hub does not tell you what the kingpin movement is, since there is also clearance in the Timken bearings coming into play. For the record, the kingp...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 09, 2025 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early KW Coil Points
Replies: 6
Views: 394

Re: Early KW Coil Points

I sent two of those otherwise great shape coils to someone in the mid-west to rebuild. When I asked about them two years later, I was told they needed new points and none were available. Evidently there are still no points available! When I restored my Model N, I used the original Heinze coils. The...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jul 09, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Replies: 57
Views: 3797

Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910

I understand the various responses to the first post. What is true here is that I have my May, 1910 touring for sale. I will send information to anyone interested in buy this T. I have owned it for 78 years and at 93 have decided to let someone else enjoy it. Darel, I understand what you're trying ...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
Replies: 25
Views: 610

Re: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch

The straighter you can get them, the better. Perfect is good enough. Wheel runout sets up strains and forces that degrade ride and handling, contributes to tire and suspension parts wear, and may contribute to loosening wood wheels. It also consumes horsepower that would be better used moving the c...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jul 08, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: question on how to adjust/test coils
Replies: 27
Views: 737

Re: question on how to adjust/test coils

You can't really judge coil performance by sound. How does the car run? Any misfires?
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jul 08, 2025 6:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dodged a bullet….
Replies: 5
Views: 480

Re: Dodged a bullet….

Do you mean the 6 bolts which attach the driven plate to the brake drum? I would not trust Loctite of any persuasion there. It likely gets too hot for Loktite, the bond of which is often indicated can be broken with heat for removal. Is there a super high temp agent they make? Allan from down under...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jul 07, 2025 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
Replies: 25
Views: 610

Re: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch

An 1/8" is nothing to bother over. Just do some careful inspection of the wheel hubs and the wire wheel centers to be certain no cracking has begun.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Jul 06, 2025 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For you Rajo guys, saw this on Tbay would this really fit a T?
Replies: 6
Views: 648

Re: For you Rajo guys, saw this on Tbay would this really fit a T?

RajoRacer wrote:
Sun Jul 06, 2025 11:17 am
I run a BB - it's an exhaust port !
Okay ! Thanks !
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For you Rajo guys, saw this on Tbay would this really fit a T?
Replies: 6
Views: 648

Re: For you Rajo guys, saw this on Tbay would this really fit a T?

Kevin Pharis wrote:
Sun Jul 06, 2025 12:11 am
The center port is open to exhaust gasses to pre-heat the manifold
Are you certain it's exhaust gasses and not coolant? The pipe thread port at the bottom makes me wonder if it's a coolant return port.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Toe-In on 1926 Runabout
Replies: 5
Views: 404

Re: Toe-In on 1926 Runabout

I'm betting on a bent spindle arm as well.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 423

Re: Alternator noise

Great! Happy you got it solved.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Replies: 57
Views: 3797

Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910

NoviceCollector has been removed from this forum. Reason? Was he found to be a scammer? Bad attitude? or what? PM the answer if you dont want to go public if you wish. TXGOAT2 copied this quote to his posting at 4:40PM... "Mr. Azevado your reply is another opinion and please read my topic. I wrote ...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bought my First T
Replies: 23
Views: 869

Re: Bought my First T

One thing that concerns me is a clunky ratchet noise I get when I use the transmission brake from a higher speed say 20mph. Sounds like it is from the transmission and scares me to death but maybe its the rear end. Not sure on that. Mike Marlette, MI IMG_5301.JPG Hi Mike! Welcome! What you describe...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 9:14 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Clincher wheels with steel fellows and steel spokes
Replies: 12
Views: 974

Re: Clincher wheels with steel fellows and steel spokes

Some close-up pictures of these areas would be helpful. Also, what is the rim diameter measurement?

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by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Ball Cap Quandary
Replies: 18
Views: 624

Re: A Ball Cap Quandary

JTT3 wrote:
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:18 am
Jerry that could be some of it but you can see post several remarks was the first time we learned the T’s frame was lifted off the floor.
Yes, an excellent point!
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 8:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snapping noise in transmission
Replies: 7
Views: 410

Re: Snapping noise in transmission

Don't rule out a rear end issue. Rear end noise is easily "telegraphed" through the driveshaft, making the sound seem to be in the transmission. Also, the u-joint may be suspect as well. Read through this thread as well. Your problem is not this severe, but it may still have some issues in common. h...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Ball Cap Quandary
Replies: 18
Views: 624

Re: A Ball Cap Quandary

Dan you posted it first but I was thinking the same thing, if the forth main did not go on with ease you’re looking in the future to significant engine problems. Best John Ill third this. However, with the motor in the horizontal position, one must expect the ball cap to touch low from the unsuppor...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Ball Cap Quandary
Replies: 18
Views: 624

Re: A Ball Cap Quandary

skyhunter wrote:
Fri Jul 04, 2025 11:34 pm
I am hoping part of my problem may come from the frame being on jack stands and the rear hanging and not sitting on the wheels on the ground.
That is probabaly not just part of your problem, but perhaps all of your problem.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 423

Re: Alternator noise

What is the condition of your timing gear? Do all the teeth look good?
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jul 05, 2025 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 423

Re: Alternator noise

Can you use your original generator gear on the alternator. Its gear will know your cam gear. Otherwise the new gear will have to develop that relationship/ Allan from down under. ... the gear on the alternator is the same dimensions as the generator and the gear is threaded on to the alternator .....
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jul 04, 2025 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Alternator noise
Replies: 14
Views: 423

Re: Alternator noise

I've seen examples where the gears have come loose on the alternator shaft. You should probably remove & inspect it.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jul 01, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where to harness the power of vacuum?
Replies: 13
Views: 785

Re: Where to harness the power of vacuum?

Place an ad for an intake manifold that has been drilled for a vacuum port. There are lots of them out there.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: stumbling / bucking
Replies: 25
Views: 1110

Re: stumbling / bucking

Robert,

Did the car ever run well for you? Is this a new problem?
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: stumbling / bucking
Replies: 25
Views: 1110

Re: stumbling / bucking

Why don't I try the old Champion X spark plugs? I immediately balked at started to rant they are old original plugs full of carbon, worn electrodes and a waste of time but just to show you.... I will put the old plugs back in. Yep, the engine ran great!
Same experience here.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 30, 2025 7:52 am
Forum: Early Ford Forum - pre-T
Topic: Does anyone have a photo of the parts inside of a 1903 enclosed differential
Replies: 1
Views: 240

Re: Does anyone have a photo of the parts inside of a 1903 enclosed differential

Herb, If you belong to the Early Ford Registry, they have several diminsioned drawings on their site of various early Ford components, once reproduced by Gene Kristoffy. The drawings were his. He was a master machinist, (not something I would say about just anyone). I'm not certain, but wouldn't be ...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Building a 1924 roadster pickup
Replies: 14
Views: 755

Re: Building a 1924 roadster pickup

1925 Touring wrote:
Sun Jun 29, 2025 3:52 pm
To be clear, I AM NOT CUTTING UP A TOURING CAR.
I have a roadster body already for it, and will be removing and saving the existing body.
I have the same feelings. I do not want to cut up the body. It is a nice body and will be saved!
Austin,

Thanks so much for clarifying! :)
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front End Lubrication
Replies: 5
Views: 567

Re: Front End Lubrication

Works for me too!
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Jun 29, 2025 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Building a 1924 roadster pickup
Replies: 14
Views: 755

Re: Building a 1924 roadster pickup

I really wish you would reconsider cutting up a nice, solid touring car. There are a lot of cut-off Touring cars out there, with all due respect to those who own one, they never look exactly right. If you want a Roadster pick-up, then buy or trade this car for one.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jun 28, 2025 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5 to 1 steering
Replies: 13
Views: 776

Re: 5 to 1 steering

TRDxB2 wrote:
Sat Jun 28, 2025 2:43 pm
Another difference not mentioned because of tire width.
It was mentioned, but thanks for the pictures.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jun 28, 2025 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Replies: 57
Views: 3797

Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910

Unless already personally known? ALL brass era Ts are suspect for authenticity until at least somewhat verified by someone really familiar with the hundreds of minute detail pieces. Few, if any, are a hundred percent correct. Most, of any brass era year, are more fake than authentic. While a 1914, ...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910
Replies: 57
Views: 3797

Re: Ford Model T Touring from year 1910

Maros, if you sincerely want a 1910 Ford take heart. You can have one. But, if you haven't noticed, the world is full of crooks. They will sell you a 1953 Willys and tell you it's a 1910 Ford. You have homework to do. You must study early Fords enough to have a good grasp of their identifying featu...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jun 27, 2025 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5 to 1 steering
Replies: 13
Views: 776

Re: 5 to 1 steering

Tim, Even by swapping out the parts described above, there can still be some binding issues when changing over to 5:1. I believe the issue is that the 4:1 gears are made with a different pressure angle than the 5:1 gears. Gears produced with different pressure angles are not meant to work with one a...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Jun 26, 2025 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas t distributor quit.
Replies: 18
Views: 1172

Re: Texas t distributor quit.

Mark, Pull the coil wire from the center of the distributor cap and hold the end near ground while someone cranks the engine over with the ignition on. Do you get a spark to ground by doing this? If so, it's likely a cap/rotor issue. If not, it's likely a coil/condenser/power supply thing. As someon...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 25, 2025 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas t distributor quit.
Replies: 18
Views: 1172

Re: Texas t distributor quit.

Heavy sparking and burned points mean a bad condenser.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 25, 2025 4:21 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Any one on here know anything about the 1909 REO 2 cylinder car?
Replies: 10
Views: 2244

Re: Any one on here know anything about the 1909 REO 2 cylinder car?

Herb Iffrig wrote:
Wed Jun 25, 2025 10:39 am
Yes this is my car. A friend of a friend found it out of a barn near me, and I got it just the way you see it. It appears to be all there.
Any more pictures you can share with us?
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:50 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: MTFCA membership application
Replies: 6
Views: 913

Re: MTFCA membership application

Keep in mind, the clubs and suppliers are largely run by volunteers, individuals, fellow hobbyists, and volunteers. This ain't "big business". ;)
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Calcium Carbide vs Acetylene in MC Cylinder for Headlamp use...s
Replies: 16
Views: 1136

Re: Calcium Carbide vs Acetylene in MC Cylinder for Headlamp use...s

How much difference in light (Lumens??) output will I see with one type of fuel over the other? Brent, It's exactly the same fuel/gas. Prest-O-Lite is just a name brand. It's all just acetylene gas. At the weld gas store I used to use, they had a huge tank that they filled with calcium carbide, the...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MY 1924 coupe and experiences as a new driver/owner
Replies: 161
Views: 32999

Re: MY 1924 coupe and experiences as a new driver/owner

WillyR wrote:
Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:07 pm
I'll also attempt to tilt it up a little too as I'm hunching over to see if the light has turned green....

Me too! Learn to look at the traffic light reflection in the hood of your car while at a light.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jun 24, 2025 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Play in the steeering wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 874

Re: Play in the steeering wheel

I have to wonder, why did you remove the pins if they were in so tight and were .374" diameter? Your only problem seems to be with the gear ID's being oversize. I believe I would put the pins back in and get some new gears. Sometimes today we see shafts/pins that seem to be undersize, (.374"). We ha...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 23, 2025 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Assistance Needed - Identify this Key
Replies: 11
Views: 881

Re: Assistance Needed - Identify this Key

I have a key like that too. I seem to recall someone mentioning once that it was for a glovebox on later year Fords. Maybe... maybe not... Web searches don't seem to support this theory. For a tractor maybe?
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: clearance transmission clutch slide collar
Replies: 6
Views: 562

Re: clearance transmission clutch slide collar

It's not uncommon to turn down the output shaft to true it up and remove wear. However, I believe it's usually only done in the area that runs in the fourth main, (requiring an undersized fourth main). If the shaft is heat treated at all, it's most likely through hardened and not surface hardened. I...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jun 21, 2025 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Seat Cushion
Replies: 10
Views: 911

Re: Seat Cushion

I am familiar with the seat that Marty shows, and frankly, that seat is familiar with me as well. My recollection is that it doesn't use springs. I believe the original was just padded with horsehair. Hopefully, Marty will confirm.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jun 21, 2025 12:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Darel Leipold, is 93
Replies: 17
Views: 1016

Re: Darel Leipold, is 93

My best to you, sir. Happy Birthday! :)
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kevlar band question
Replies: 17
Views: 1745

Re: Kevlar band question

I have been supplying woven kevlar transmission bands since the early 80's, but have recently removed my ad from the Vintage Ford. Return on investment was getting lower and lower. Since the passing of my Brother, I have just about stopped supplying bands, but have about 50 sets left in inventory. ...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jun 20, 2025 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Did this carbide generator blow up?
Replies: 6
Views: 1190

Re: Did this carbide generator blow up?

Notice the presence of a valve where the hose would connect to the generator. I suspect that the generator was "shut off" by stopping the water drip and immediately closing the valve, which would bottle-up the gas still being generated by the still-wet carbide. The generator probably burst, not exp...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jun 20, 2025 11:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hood Support Rod Moving
Replies: 11
Views: 902

Re: Hood Support Rod Moving

jiminbartow wrote:
Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:35 am
No. Your support rod is too short. Should have about 1/2” on each end.
The rod is fine. It drifts backwards in the hood hinge. A common problem.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: axle gear
Replies: 2
Views: 587

Re: axle gear

I'm always leery about using non-Ford parts. If it were mine, I'd be looking for a Ford gear.

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by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 18, 2025 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
Replies: 10
Views: 1538

Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug

Sonny1916T wrote:
Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:52 am
Thanks for the suggestions, I gave up on the Fathers Day thought as so much else going on. I will look into your ideas and suggestions and follow up when I have a positive result.
Good thinking. Personally, being under a deadline causes me to make hasty, regrettable choices.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: stuck valves
Replies: 28
Views: 2164

Re: stuck valves

Henry K. Lee wrote:
Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:07 am
It needs to be done correctly and not just getting the car running. It is not a belittlement but a fact of the times. Sorry you have hurt feelings too.
Thanks Henry. By the way, you are incapable of hurting my feelings. :)
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 18, 2025 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Orange drop capacitor question
Replies: 15
Views: 1219

Re: Orange drop capacitor question

Only 26 years?? I'd say that's a decent run. How long should they last?
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: stuck valves
Replies: 28
Views: 2164

Re: stuck valves

No disrespect to anyone but this is a perfect example of why the hobby is dying. The vendors have the parts and have gone to great expenses to make them for the masses, when you say.., "The owner just wants to get it running" means I am being cheap and do not want to do it correctly so my heirs can...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jun 17, 2025 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OCF Application: Approved
Replies: 9
Views: 844

Re: OCF Application: Approved

Forgive my ignorance as I have never lived close enough to deal with OCF, what is it? It's Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI. It's a one-of-a-kind car event, (not just a car show, with parked cars), that usually draws 850, 1932 and older cars. Do a YouTube search for dozens of ...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jun 17, 2025 6:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spokes - need collective wisdom
Replies: 17
Views: 1470

Re: Spokes - need collective wisdom

I would not rebuild the wheel for that alone. If everything else about the wheel is in good condition, I would go with the epoxy option, not so such to add strength, but to seal it from moisture.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 16, 2025 9:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Speedster Banner for Sale 2005
Replies: 3
Views: 639

Re: Speedster Banner for Sale 2005

I'm between the left front wheel and the "S".
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 16, 2025 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OCF Application: Approved
Replies: 9
Views: 844

OCF Application: Approved

Just got approvals a few minutes ago. I applied on 6/2. See ya' there! :)
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto won't work after correctly to my knowledge installing the horn
Replies: 16
Views: 1689

Re: Magneto won't work after correctly to my knowledge installing the horn

Allan wrote:
Sat Jun 14, 2025 10:48 pm
Thanks Steve. Sometimes the "bleeding obvious" is not seen. I have no idea how such a thing would be wired up to work.

Allan from down under.
When a horn is attached to a wooden firewall it has no ground, hence the additional post for a ground connection.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can't charge magnets
Replies: 11
Views: 1497

Re: Can't charge magnets

beth wrote:
Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:55 am
...the cutout failed, and afterwards the magneto barely worked. I've seen other posts implying that a shorted cutout could apply a DC voltage across the coil ring, discharging the magnets.

That really should not be possible.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Jun 15, 2025 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: stuck valves
Replies: 28
Views: 2164

Re: stuck valves

I saw an old post by RV Anderson saying instead of tapping on top of the valve to turn the engine until the cam lobe is pointing down on the stuck valve and put a washer or a dime on the cam and turn the crank in order to push the valve up. I really would not do that. I can't see how a coin or a wa...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Jun 15, 2025 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Fans???
Replies: 3
Views: 700

Re: Model T Fans???

It's for a Dodge. (Pretty sure)
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Jun 12, 2025 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MY 1924 coupe and experiences as a new driver/owner
Replies: 161
Views: 32999

Re: MY 1924 coupe and experiences as a new driver/owner

I have my Speedster on the Speedster Rally in Rockville, IN. I did 85 miles today and put in 4.5 gallons of gas when I was done. Not too bad.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
Replies: 10
Views: 1538

Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug

George House wrote:
Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:56 pm
I hate to recommend vice grips for a Model T task but, when used vertically, adjust for a very tight grip on that shallow hex head. Unscrew while pulling downward.
George! What a great idea! :lol:
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stripped Oil Drain Plug
Replies: 10
Views: 1538

Re: Stripped Oil Drain Plug

Try clamping onto it with a vise-grip and pulling downwards as you turn. There is still the slim hope that only the drain plug theads are stripped. The pan threads may yet be salvaged.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Have You Ever Seen Anything Like This.
Replies: 12
Views: 1788

Re: Have You Ever Seen Anything Like This.

Amazingly, your friend brought you pictures that were used on that eBay auction but didn’t show you all of them which would have given you all the answers. So, what are all the answers? It's not a lamp in any traditional sense. It has no burner or gas jet, nor does it have a place for one. It has n...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 11, 2025 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hogs head stuck
Replies: 12
Views: 1344

Re: Hogs head stuck

Is it getting bound up between the back of the engine block and the 4th main bearing?
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 11, 2025 7:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Blockley Tires are they any good
Replies: 35
Views: 5645

Re: Blockley Tires are they any good

On the subject of ‘Blockley Tires, are they any good?’ I purchased a set of 5. Two to three months of driving, They began to develop cracks around the bead. This was not what I was expecting. Maybe all tires made now are like this. I hope not. Are your rims in good condition, with no sharp edges? A...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jun 10, 2025 12:17 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: MEME of the week
Replies: 20
Views: 11413

Re: MEME of the week

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by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jun 10, 2025 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gasket under Fronty valve cover?
Replies: 6
Views: 939

Re: Gasket under Fronty valve cover?

Maybe a similar application... My '24 Buick has a looong rocker cover. It leaked oil too. On the advice of a "Buick guy", my dad made a gasket out of 1/4" thick, rubberized cork. It's been in place for over 30 years and works great. It's held in place with Permatex on the bottom side only. The thick...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 09, 2025 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3813

Re: Engine runs too hot

I completely agree with the others who suggest that your radiator fins have lost contact with the tubes. You asked earlier if this can be seen. It's usually not obvious to the naked eye, but sometimes you can slide a knife between the fins and gently push a fin up or down to see if it's still attach...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Mon Jun 09, 2025 6:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Homecoming Pictures
Replies: 22
Views: 2813

Re: Homecoming Pictures

Thanks guys, so it not a formal event like say Easter or Christmas? Is there any special time of the year or date it is 'celebrated' or is it a local choice? Correct, not a formal holiday. No special time or date for such things. It's up to the group involved to schedule such events whenever it's m...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sun Jun 08, 2025 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Homecoming Pictures
Replies: 22
Views: 2813

Re: Homecoming Pictures

A Whiteman wrote:
Sun Jun 08, 2025 4:25 am
As a Non-USA person, could you tell me what 'Homecoming" means?
I have wondered about this for many years..... :-)
It means returning to "home". A reunion of sorts.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Sat Jun 07, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: No longer looking for: reverse eye rear main leaf spring
Replies: 18
Views: 1701

Re: WTB: reverse eye rear main leaf spring

Another common option is to put another bend in the spring, quite easy. However, that lowers much more than reversing the eye. Possibly too much? Excellent point! It doesn't necessarily lower things too much. Just depends on how much bend you use. I have a spring with bent ends that lowers just abo...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jun 06, 2025 6:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Here's your chance to own THE M1 Rebel
Replies: 25
Views: 13232

Re: Here's your chance to own THE M1 Rebel

Look at the posting date Sir. Ya ever hear about APRIL FOOLS! ? Hank was playing April Foolks with everyone, but some folks just don't get it! 15K wouldn't even pay for the paint job and it was a DEAL when he originally posted it for 75K! Now he's not kidding about the long term storage, so unless ...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:09 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: No longer looking for: reverse eye rear main leaf spring
Replies: 18
Views: 1701

Re: WTB: reverse eye rear main leaf spring

As Dan stated, we don't know what your goal is. If it's for a speedster, I tried the reverse eye spring and also de-arched it. I ended up with too little travel and a spring so "spongy" that it nearly led to an accident. My speedster now has a stock spring that's mounted behind the rear axle in orde...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:02 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: No longer looking for: reverse eye rear main leaf spring
Replies: 18
Views: 1701

Re: WTB: reverse eye rear main leaf spring

Detroit Spring can make a new spring with reversed eyes or make you a new main leaf with reversed eyes or rebuild an old spring and reverse the eyes. Several years ago I stupidly paid Eaton Detroit Spring $100 to make one leaf for a Model N spring. It had tapered and radiused ends. They did a compl...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Model T owner checking in.
Replies: 13
Views: 1478

Re: New Model T owner checking in.

What a great plan! Take me with you! :)

Welcome to the hobby, happy to have you and your brother on-board.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your Model T in June?
Replies: 35
Views: 4127

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

We drove it outside the garage for the first time. Went to the Ford factory where it was born and then it died. Replaced the blown 20amp fuse with a 30amp but could not get it started again. Towed it back with a chain to the garage and got it started. 1st drive.jpg I hope you got to the bottom of y...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Fri Jun 06, 2025 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help identifying a noise
Replies: 28
Views: 2494

Re: Need help identifying a noise

... guess I’ll pull the head and pull the pistons to check all rod bearings and piston pins. Do you think I can see enough of the upper rod bearing from below Without removing the piston/rod assembly from the engine? At this point, there's no need to pull the head. I'm nearly certain that your prob...
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Jun 05, 2025 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help identifying a noise
Replies: 28
Views: 2494

Re: Need help identifying a noise

As Bill suggests, that kind of knock is usually a main bearing. I had a bad one. Turned out to be the front main bearing.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Thu Jun 05, 2025 11:30 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 496
Views: 763505

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

WillyR wrote:
Thu Jun 05, 2025 9:51 am
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I could have used that deal a few years ago...

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by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 04, 2025 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...
Replies: 17
Views: 1877

Re: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...

love2T's wrote:
Wed Jun 04, 2025 9:29 am
WOW! someone sure didn't know what they had!! :lol:
There is this command as I recall.... "thou shall not steal"! :lol: :lol: Oh, you did pay for it! :lol: :lol: Absolved.
Actually, he did know what it was, since it included an original sales ad.
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Wed Jun 04, 2025 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...
Replies: 17
Views: 1877

Re: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...

Ed Baudoux wrote:
Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:44 am
Jerry Van:
"I wasn't even thinking about T stuff". Fake News! 🤣
You caught me :?
by Jerry VanOoteghem
Tue Jun 03, 2025 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...
Replies: 17
Views: 1877

Re: A Facebook Marketplace Treasure...

Thanks guys! This has been a fun little find. :)