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: Starting with the basics!

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If the coolant has a higher " boiling point" the engine will not run cooler, in fact, the engine runs hotter! So one should consider having an accurate temperature gauge and an engine oil designed for higher performance. With this in mind, replacing the coolant to stop the radiator acting like a gey...

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Shane, I can highly recommend Rod Viveash in Northamptonshire to check and calibrate your coils. My 1921 TT starts easily on the handle and runs evenly since he set up the coils.

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I think we need more pictures! Improvisation saved many old vehicles, particularly commercial and agricultural. I for one think it would be a shame to remove "non T parts" which would rob this important survivor of its past history. Save it as it is for posterity!

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Jacked up and tucked up until the spring!

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When the cat's away the mice will play! Safe trip Steve

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When the cat's away the mice will play! Safe trip Steve

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DHort wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:51 pm
Nice looking truck you have there.

Thanks, this forum has been my workshop encyclopaedia!

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Got a lot of smiles collecting the Christmas tree!

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Good advice on cold starting, however, would it not be prudent to start the engine before adding the coolant? Less chance of a cracked block using hot water and, should starting be unsuccessful, the radiator won't be frozen solid causing more problems! Just my " 3 penn'orth"!

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Joe, I think you're correct. I recently spent hours trying to figure out this problem. Still learning about the T mechanics I checked wiring, swapped coil positions all to no avail. Then logic stepped in, what kept the roller in contact with the timer cover, inertia or mechanical? It had to be mecha...

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Here's another one, Manchester built in 1921

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In my experience the heating of metal with a view to separate shafts and bearings is more successful when cooling with copious amounts of cold water. This rapid contraction will separate steels of different types .

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May be a shot in the dark, but is there a condenser in the distributor? Misfiring and popping through the carb was a sure sign of a failing condenser. Good luck!

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Thanks George. I think the world would be a poorer place without Mr Jelf to keep us on the straight and narrow path. He’s a mine of information and tells us straight!

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George, thanks for the update. I follow Steve's Blog from England and was concerned for his welfare last week. Pleased to hear he's on the mend and back doing what he loves best. Long may he wave indeed!

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Also work well as a brake light. "See and be seen" is one of my mottos!

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I have sourced on Ebay some 90mm round disc led lamps which act as running lights and/or indicators. The discs can be inserted between the lens and the burner with the wires being threaded through the lamp chimney. I attach a picture of the leds on an Ebay page in the U.K and a photo of the lights o...

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The cheapest option would be to purchase a " thread restoration " file to clean up and reprofile the existing threads.

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No missing this old girl's indicators, l.e.d's in the cowel lights and flashing bulbs in the " Winka" cable controlled semaphores!

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Core plugs fitted this morning without removing any manifolds. A test run was needed to check for leaks. I thought it best to kill two birds with one stone by driving to the "Local Hostelry" for a pint of Guinness. As you can see there are no puddles on the carpark , success. Thanks for all the advi...

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Another style of Ruckstell plate. On my 1921 righthand drive Manchester built TT

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To use grease the bushes must have grooves or channels on both surfaces to encourage the spread of lubricant to all surfaces. Oil, on the other hand, will form a film on pins and bushes with a smooth surface. I think many nipples are used with a heavier or stickier oil rather than grease.

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Thanks Kerry, brass plugs already purchased!

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Thanks John, I was trying to avoid disturbing the manifolds, or worse still, shearing the studs which are badly corroded! I have sourced some brass plugs as nickels are pretty scarce in the U.K.!

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Looking for advice. My 1921 TT is weeping from the core plugs.Is it possible to replace them in situ, I.e. without removing the inlet or exhaust manifolds?. Any advice or opinions would be appreciated, thanks.

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A lot of good advice here! Just one more thought, with a handbrake in that condition it's advisable to jack up a rear wheel or at least chock the fronts when hand cranking. Enjoy your " T ", it's a fierce learning curve !

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Well done Steve! I never doubted that you wouldn't find the problem. It's a good lesson for us all to take nothing for granted. Most of all Steve, thanks for sharing.

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Fitted a tubular frame and canvas tilt. Both were purchased on Ebay 2 weeks ago. The tilt fits like a glove and really improves the "kerb appeal", but, maybe I'm a little bit biased!

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Thanks Leo, I will try and source a bi-metal flasher

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Spent a day fitting a period set of " Winka" indicators. I bought them on Ebay and then spent many hours sourcing cables and a dual control lever. The indicators were already fitted with clamps to suit the windscreen posts. I replaced the original filament bulbs with double sided flashing leds, unfo...

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If you replaced the fan belt with a shorter one would that allow the timer full travel? The backfiring through the carb is definitely a timing issue. Steve Jelf has a foolproof way of setting the timer on his website which I would heartily recommend.

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Steve Jelf, you're nothing but a gent! Your posts are explicit and helpful often with informative procedures illustrated by pictures to make it all crystal clear. Please continue with your posts and tongue in cheek comments. The members of this forum respect you for your honesty and clarity because,...

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I have been involved in restoration and preservation of vehicles as a hobby for many years. I like to think preservation is the main concern. These old vehicles, steam, petrol and diesel have survived , like us, through luck and circumstance. Should a vehicle have had a long hard life then it will h...

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I had been umming and aahing about getting a Model T. Having retired I went to a local meet of steam and petrol engine vehicles in October 2019and met a work acquaintance who had just purchased a French Ford TT. I was hooked! I had noticed a TT for sale with Tuckett Bros. Within 3 days I had bought ...

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Jorge, I totally agree with Alan that the fan belt is no sitting comfortably as the pulleys appear to be out of alignment. This will probably lead to a premature failing of the belt, and, probably worse still, cause the fan hub to run hot. To check the alignment I would suggest that a straight edge ...

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Phew! Well done. Thanks for letting us know

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Located in East Sussex, England. Looking to purchase a handbrake pawl for a 1921 TT. Serviceable secondhand or " New, old stock". Thanks in anticipation

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I have often found that pouring boiling water on the cap will cause a rapid expansion which will crack the seal. If this doesn't work on the first attempt try the boiling water, leave for 2 to 3 minutes and then douse with cold water. Good luck!

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Surely, without "the annoying engine sound" the T would become a museum exhibit? Just thinking out loud!

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As Kerry says, start with a small size bit. Set the drill at very low revs and ideally use tungsten carbide bits.

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Steve, It's a practice which I wouldn't condone, but I would like the members views on winter drainage of the cooling system. I run my 27 TT without any additives to lessen the likelihood of coolant leaks. In the winter I drain this out and leave the drain cock open to minimise the chance of freezin...

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Jonah, I would like to second the advice James has given you.I have spent my working life with tractors and diggers, driving , mending and eventually owning a fleet of dumpers and excavators. I had no formal training and didn't come from an engineering background but I listened to those who question...

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Here's a Manchester built 1921 TT complete with Raydyot oil lamps. I try to use it once a week!

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Steve, see the coat and hat are now on and the operation has moved indoors. Must be a change in the weather!

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Saturday in the UK was a lovely autumn day. Tinkers Park was having an open day to display the vintage machinery housed there. A small railway, steam engines and rollers working and giving rides to members of the public. Seemed a good excuse to put in some more driving practice with my 1921 Manchest...

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Tim , hopefully a better picture. It went for GB £ 130.00 plus the usual commissions

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Was out bid on this desirable accessory yesterday! A Birclow Auto Signal. Oh well, back to the drawing board.

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I can feel a project coming on. I thought my 21TT was lacking something!

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George,
You've hit the nail on the head! The older we get the more we over think everything. Simple jobs take longer as we imagine too many pitfalls. Oh for the impulse repairs when failure was not an option. Take care and throw caution to the wind sometimes!!

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What a delight! Us lesser mortals can only gaze in awe. Thanks for sharing

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The tyre industry has now gone full circle! These tyres are in great demand in the construction industry. The old adage applies "there is nothing new under the sun"!

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A nice sunny day, 94 degrees Fahrenheit, in sunny Sussex. A trip to Copford Sawmills to collect 2 large oak posts. The truck was much admired by the sawyer and his father. Despite several steep hills the old girl behaved impeccably. Fortunately we don't see any Amish to race against as most of the r...

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1936 copy of this book on Ebay in Michigan. Item number 254622215523. Price $25. Should do someone a turn!

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A couple of trucks in working clothes

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This one is for sale in the UK. Anyone fancy a duel?

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I suppose he could "rust in peace"!

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What an amazing spectacle that must have been! It's not only the English that are mad!!!

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Shame I'm in the UK. I've been looking for a Ford based nursery/garden tractor to compliment my 1921 TT. Superb bit of kit! Good luck with the sale

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BMW in Europe sell an aerosol brake cleaner. I used it recently on my TT rear shoes and drum. Best cleaner I have used, I thought the shoes were beyond redemption. Would highly recommend.

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Thanks Dallas, I look forward to the pleasure of a "different way of driving "!

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Being a new owner I look forward to driving my Manchester built 1921 TT with some trepidation! Today was no exception. I have owned the truck since October 2019 and have only driven it 3 times. Covid19 "lockdown " has been spent changing the colour from a garish red and white to a more sombre green ...

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I've spent a lifetime working with and on excavators. Often having to remove damaged and worn bushes of various sizes and metals. The most effective method is to heat the bush with propane gas or similar and then douse it with plenty of cold water. This usually breaks the seal between the different ...

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Perhaps they are "up the creek without a paddle"!

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I have just received my paint from Craftmaster in the uk. They list Ford Model T black and the later colours. This is coach paint and can be applied by brush or spray. I have used it in the past. Please see the Morris Commercial and showman's wagon which were brush painted 10 years ago and still loo...

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The weather has warmed up in England. Time to get this old girl ready for the road when lockdown is lifted

: 1921 TT Manchester built

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: 1921 Manchester built TT.

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Is this posted in the wrong post?
Surely it should be in " misfire diagnosis"
Seriously, another superb drawing, keep them coming

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