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- Mon Apr 08, 2024 6:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coil rebuil capacitor fit question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 598
Re: Coil rebuil capacitor fit question
I have found that it is easiest to carefully remove the left side of the coil to gain access and remove the old glass and capacitor.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Adjusting the Tie Rod on a 26 T
- Replies: 5
- Views: 349
Re: Adjusting the Tie Rod on a 26 T
I think you are confusing two things and making it too complicated. Before you go any further, I suggest you jack up the front and spin each wheel to assess sideways 'run out'. If that's excessive (maybe more than 1/4" side to side variation as it turns) you must at least take account of it, and may...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Capacitor
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1403
Re: Capacitor
Yes.
With the ECCT you mustn't touch both sides of the points if you hold them open with your fingers.
With the ECCT you mustn't touch both sides of the points if you hold them open with your fingers.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 12 Volt reading on my 6 volt ammeter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 594
Re: 12 Volt reading on my 6 volt ammeter
As Pat says, your Ford ammeter will only read up to 20A, even if your alternator generates more, which it probably is. And as he says, you need to find out why. Modern alternators can produce over 100A, and even small ones manage 30A or 40A. With that sort of current, something somewhere must be get...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Capacitors
- Replies: 3
- Views: 497
Re: Capacitors
If you are asking in connection with Model T coils, the important parameter is what is termed dv/dt. This is the device's ability to survive a rapid voltage rise - hence change in voltage divided by change in time. Most ordinary capacitors are unable to work very long in the T coil environment. The ...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 4:10 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2412
Re: What's your MODERN? :)
I have owned the Alpine for 50 years. The Model T was my mid-life crisis car - just 22 years.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mysterious #1 engine number in Copenhagen in 1919
- Replies: 9
- Views: 896
Re: Mysterious #1 engine number in Copenhagen in 1919
Ford USA allocated batches of number to the UK plant where Danish engines would be made. So you cannot precisely date an engine as youy can with a Rouge motor
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 4:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What happend next - assembling Model T abroad
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1331
Re: What happend next - assembling Model T abroad
By 1922, Ford's Trafford Park, Manchester factory was fairly self-sufficient, and it supplied the mainland Europe territories (while Canada supplied overseas Empire markets), so I believe that most of these crates would have come Manchester via a ship canal to Liverpool.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OLD PHOTO - Speedster Couple
- Replies: 4
- Views: 603
Re: OLD PHOTO - Speedster Couple
... and before her dress got muddy!
- Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Newbie seeking for advice, buying my first model T
- Replies: 50
- Views: 1920
Re: Newbie seeking for advice, buying my first model T
You could do worse than invest a few dollars in this:
https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Model-model ... 1845849914
Nowhere near as comprehensive as McCalley, but more aimed at people in your position.
https://www.amazon.com/Ford-Model-model ... 1845849914
Nowhere near as comprehensive as McCalley, but more aimed at people in your position.
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How tight should the kingpins be?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 705
Re: How tight should the kingpins be?
A couple of points: 1. Some friction is good. It provides damping to stop the wobble instability that Ts tend to suffer at about 12 mph. I think one of your spindles is too loose. 2. tightening the top of the spindle will give you a bit more friction, but then when you tighten the bottom lock nut, i...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: washer between rear wheel hub and axle shaft nut?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 983
Re: washer between rear wheel hub and axle shaft nut?
A washer is useful when you have tightened the nut and the split pin hole doesn't line up with the nut castellations.
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:35 am
- Forum: Vintage Clothing
- Topic: What did people wear in USA between '16 and '20?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4984
Re: What did people wear in USA between '16 and '20?
I thought that between '16 and '20, about half the people wore MAGA T shirts???
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Has Anyone Experienced This? (UPDATE)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1801
Re: Has Anyone Experienced This? (UPDATE)
What is that large rectangular thing in front of your rear axle, where I would expect to see a cylindrical silencer??
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: KW points thickness
- Replies: 6
- Views: 568
KW points thickness
I am convinced that the points are not 'hard' throughout their thickness. When they are less than about half their original thickness, they burn out very quickly.
Can anyone confirm this? How thick is the 'hard' part?
Can anyone confirm this? How thick is the 'hard' part?
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 split rim valve position
- Replies: 3
- Views: 348
1926 split rim valve position
Can anyone explain why Ford located the valve very close to the split line where it is in danger of being damaged by the 'joiner' as you push the rim out?
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: If you could ask Henry a question ...
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2516
Re: If you could ask Henry a question ...
I understand your reasons for having the original ignition system in 1909 so that the owner was not dependent on a battery but - Why when you added a battery, electric starter and generator in 1919 did you not replace the magneto, magnets, coil box, 4 trembler coils and timer with just a simple dist...
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why isn't there a Model T Register?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1096
Re: Why isn't there a Model T Register?
I would just like to point out that here in the UK there is a Model T Ford Register - in fact that is the name of the Model T Club here. One of the founders' aims 63 years ago was to find and record the details of surviving Ts in the UK. I think we have about 1200 known now, about half were Manchest...
- Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 Tudor Door Panel Upholstery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 291
Re: 1927 Tudor Door Panel Upholstery
My '26 Coupe came to me with an upholstery kit made by one of the usual suppliers for the T Coupe and fitted by the previous owner around 1988. That had the same material, a wool with a fine vertical stripe, on the seats, door cards and the small panels aft of the doors. The headliner and upper side...
- Sun Aug 06, 2023 4:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ron Patterson
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2052
Re: Ron Patterson
Some years ago, here in the UK, I set out to understand T coils and ignition and he gave me every help.
What I learnt, I passed on to others and many people here now have the understanding and equipment to get the best from their Model Ts.
What I learnt, I passed on to others and many people here now have the understanding and equipment to get the best from their Model Ts.
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Back in the saddle
- Replies: 60
- Views: 5350
Re: Back in the saddle
How strange to find colour photos in a post of yours!
- Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How I Rebuild Coils- The hard way!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3063
Re: How I Rebuild Coils- The hard way!
I wouldn't spend much time on the plastic one, but if the secondary coils measure around 3200 ohms, the rest should be restorable with new points and capacitors. Remove the tiny nails from the bottom of the large side, slide it out, then lever off the narrow side OPPOSITE the coil to access the capa...
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 4:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: NH Carb Spray Needle Adjustment
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1111
Re: NH Carb Spray Needle Adjustment
'Normal' is about 1 turn from fully clockwise, and the engine will normally stop if you turn the adjuster 1/4 to 1/2 a turn from 'normal'. be gentle when turning the needle to fully in or you damage the needle faces and jet seat. Maybe they are already damaged and that's why it still runs when fully...
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 6:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need Suggestions for Stop Lights/Turning Signals for My Coupe
- Replies: 7
- Views: 877
Re: Need Suggestions for Stop Lights/Turning Signals for My Coupe
Assuming your Coupe is 6v, you might find advantages in fitting 12v turn and brake lights and a small 12v battery as used in alarms.
12v bits are cheaper, more plentiful. Of course, it all has to be LEDs. The battery will then last for months between recharges.
12v bits are cheaper, more plentiful. Of course, it all has to be LEDs. The battery will then last for months between recharges.
- Mon May 29, 2023 11:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early Road Trip Books
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1261
Re: Early Road Trip Books
Four on a tour in England by Robert and Elizabeth Shackleton.
Two American couples just a few weeks before WW1 began in summer 1914.
They sailed to Liverpool and took delivery of a new Model T from Manchester.
Drove 2927 miles all round the UK.
Two American couples just a few weeks before WW1 began in summer 1914.
They sailed to Liverpool and took delivery of a new Model T from Manchester.
Drove 2927 miles all round the UK.
- Mon May 22, 2023 4:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Challenges with LED headlights
- Replies: 4
- Views: 643
Re: Challenges with LED headlights
An unwanted - and probably unexpected - consequence of LED bulbs is that because they take very little current, the contacts in switches etc have to be very good, very clean. I have found that LED torches work very well when new, but after some months, they don't always come on, and you have to remo...
- Sat May 20, 2023 3:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Commutator pullrod
- Replies: 7
- Views: 798
Re: Commutator pullrod
If it fires at TDC, you could leave it alone.
- Sun May 07, 2023 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A bit of model T jack trivia
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1007
Re: A bit of model T jack trivia
It looks as if the ratchet mechanism design was adopted for the late Model T jacks which were laminated sheet steel rather than castings.
Is that correct?
Is that correct?
- Fri May 05, 2023 12:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mag post threads stripped out
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1382
Re: Mag post threads stripped out
Is it possible to insert, via the trans cover hole, 10-32 screws UP through the damaged holes, held by adhesive, and then put nuts on top?
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hydraulic stabilizer on front axle
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1889
Re: Hydraulic stabilizer on front axle
The tie rod is carefully designed to carry just end loads - tension and compression. And it's a tube.
I would not want that device adding bending loads, with an added risk of fretting or compression at its attachment.
Put it away with any water pumps you may own.
I would not want that device adding bending loads, with an added risk of fretting or compression at its attachment.
Put it away with any water pumps you may own.
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator Springs
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1787
Re: Radiator Springs
Now you know how it all fits, you may find getting there has problems. I suggest that you first assemble the lower nut, plate and lower spring into the chassis. Then put a piece of tube - maybe a socket - on the stud above the frame and fit and tighten the top nut to compress the lower spring. Push ...
- Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Some more Chickasha pics and finds
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2598
Re: Some more Chickasha pics and finds
Did they pay you to take the water pump??
- Sun Mar 12, 2023 10:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Strobospark
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1031
Re: Strobospark
The video is helpful, but first you need to check the capacitor: Hold the points open, Meter set to Cap Leak, press Test - should be zero or close Hold the points open, Meter set to Cap Value, press Test - should be 4.7, but 2 to 10 will work Only then go to Coil Amps, medium magneto, press Test and...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Noise
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2349
Re: Noise
Replacing 2-piece valves is a good idea, but first, look down the oil filler (with a light) at the cam gear while someone else slowly turns the crank. I think you might see the gear 'jump' when it clicks. You might even be able to feel it with a finger on it.
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Noise
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2349
Re: Noise
The clicks are heard every half-turn of the crank so it's likely that for each pair of valves there is a point where the loads from the springs down through the followers onto the lobes drive the camshaft across the gear backlash and cause a click. Not a problem unless the backlash is very large.
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 11:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: After working on your Model T What parts do you have left over?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1041
Re: After working on your Model T What parts do you have left over?
Water pump, distributor, 12v battery, disc brakes, flower vase,
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Coupe - Rear Directional 6V
- Replies: 46
- Views: 2977
Re: 1926 Coupe - Rear Directional 6V
Motorcycle lights supplied on rubber stalks, underneath
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Horn will not fit inside 1926 Coupe hood after installing a water pump
- Replies: 57
- Views: 3624
Re: Horn will not fit inside 1926 Coupe hood after installing a water pump
I attached mine to the underside of the hood rod, at the rear, facing forward.
(I don't have a water pump, but it seemed a better location than on head studs.)
(I don't have a water pump, but it seemed a better location than on head studs.)
- Wed Jan 25, 2023 5:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rain Gutters for 1927 Coupe
- Replies: 7
- Views: 990
Re: Rain Gutters for 1927 Coupe
I did it successfully this way: First, I painted outer part - etch primer and satin black. Then formed the lengths to fit the curve of the car. Most of the length has a constant curvature, but it tightens at the rear. I fastened the inner part in place with small screws. The rearmost screw should be...
- Fri Jan 13, 2023 4:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing Windshield Glass for 1927 Coupe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 723
Re: Installing Windshield Glass for 1927 Coupe
I have had a look at my frame and removed that small screw. It's hard to see exactly what's there, but it goes through the outer frame part, then another piece - as you show, and then I can see threads so I think there may be a small nut. Is you frame fully painted? I wouldn't assemble it until it i...
- Thu Dec 29, 2022 6:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wheel Alignment on a 1915 Touring
- Replies: 5
- Views: 717
Re: Wheel Alignment on a 1915 Touring
Steve's tool is very elegant, but a tape measure works fine if you have a friend to help.
Check that neither front wheel has significant sideways run-out before you start.
Check that neither front wheel has significant sideways run-out before you start.
- Tue Dec 13, 2022 3:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How Do I Paint My New Aluminum Rain Gutters ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1256
Re: How Do I Paint My New Aluminum Rain Gutters ?
I did as Rich adviszes about 15 years ago and mine are fine.
I suggest that if they are straight pieces, you form the curves before any painting.
I expect you are now going to ask how to fit them!
I suggest that if they are straight pieces, you form the curves before any painting.
I expect you are now going to ask how to fit them!
- Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: High-class French Model T
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3159
Re: High-class French Model T
The high-set driver is better placed to be clear of the horse's toxic emissions.......
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Now I Have A Question.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1231
Re: Now I Have A Question.
So that's two yesses and two nos!
Casting vote:
As long as there is grease on the gears, I think it's enough.
Casting vote:
As long as there is grease on the gears, I think it's enough.
- Tue Nov 29, 2022 11:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Severe front end shake? Shackles?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2203
Re: Severe front end shake? Shackles?
The shimmy that is most often encountered happens at about 12mph. No credible level of imbalance will cause shimmy at that speed with 30" diameter wheels. Out-of-round might precipitate it but what has not been mentioned in any of the above - though there are clues - is damping or, a simpler word, f...
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter Field Wiring diagram?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1419
Re: Starter Field Wiring diagram?
I'm pleased to have my suspicions confirmed. Thank you Ron, and others. Although the error is in the MTFCA publication, the diagram was also the Ford Service Bulletin of March 1st 1920! That bulletin covers both starter and generator but if you read it carefully, it is clear that they are describing...
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter Field Wiring diagram?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1419
Re: Starter Field Wiring diagram?
My thanks to Richard - a very interesting link. However, the material there seems to confirm what I still suspect. Which is that the diagram I posted is not correct, at least for some starters. Neither of mine has been converted for 12v. The field coils are connected as two pairs in parallel, not 4 ...
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 7:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter Field Wiring diagram?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1419
Starter Field Wiring diagram?
The attached diagram appears in the 1988 MTFCA Repair and Restoration guide (p22) and in Service Bulletin Essentials (p143). However, the two starters I have worked on are different. The two short connecting wires are actually joined to each other, and are located opposite the main terminal. If I we...
- Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford with a Koupet top north of Calumet, OK.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 771
Re: Ford with a Koupet top north of Calumet, OK.
It doesn't look 'folding' to me. More like 'lift off'
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 7:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Size of Holley Vaporizer Jet
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1593
Re: Size of Holley Vaporizer Jet
I believe that the 6286 has minimal effect on the mixture; that is entirely governed by the needle valve and its jet. If you were to screw it right in, no fuel would reach the engine.
- Fri Oct 21, 2022 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Holley Vaporizer - Photo and advice wanted...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2233
Re: Holley Vaporizer - Photo and advice wanted...
FROM 20 YEARS OF VAPORIZER DRIVING:
If you pull the choke and turn over 4 compressions, ignition off.
Then push the choke back, turn the ignition on and press the starter, mine starts every time.
If I don't do the first part, it will never start.
I richen about 1/6 turn for starting too.
If you pull the choke and turn over 4 compressions, ignition off.
Then push the choke back, turn the ignition on and press the starter, mine starts every time.
If I don't do the first part, it will never start.
I richen about 1/6 turn for starting too.
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Braking
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1902
Re: Model T Braking
Physics tells you that if you have 2 wheel brakes, 50/50 front/rear weight distribution and no weight transfer under braking (which is impossible), the best you can hope for is 0.5g or 50%.
0.41 is very good.
0.41 is very good.
- Tue Oct 11, 2022 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ***1926-1927 Cowl Mounted Fuel Tank***
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9735
Re: ***1926-1927 Cowl Mounted Fuel Tank***
Sorry if someone has already pointed this out, but the Fordor has a shorter scuttle to provide more interior space. Hence no room for a tank there.
- Thu Sep 29, 2022 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine Rear Mounting Brackets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1367
Re: Engine Rear Mounting Brackets
Introducing pads only under the mounts will not isolate vibrations as the solid path via the bolt head and nut remains. And rubber in compression is virtually solid so if you put them above and below, it won't do much. i certainly wouldn't bother. The important thing is not to only just 'nip' the ho...
- Fri Sep 23, 2022 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Have you bought Blockleys?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2642
Re: Have you bought Blockleys?
Thanks to Brexit and Mr Putin, if Blockleys are priced in £ Sterling, you should be able to buy them for a very good dollar price now.
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your model T in September?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4246
Re: What have you done with your model T in September?
Time for a new speedometer for my '26 Coupe!! I have been driving with a bike speedo in a wooden case for 20 years (photo), but found the trip miles hard to see. So this month's project has been to make a better one. I found a Cateye Velo 7 which has large clear numbers. It can be programmed to the ...
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T W Timer brushes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1654
Re: T W Timer brushes
Ah! I see.
Thanks for the information.
Thanks for the information.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 4:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T W Timer brushes
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1654
Re: T W Timer brushes
You might consider just buying some:
https://www.twcomponents.com/untitled
https://www.twcomponents.com/untitled
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 11:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: who sells fun projects regulator?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3258
Re: who sells fun projects regulator?
Search the Forum.
Discussed at length earlier this year.
The 'chip' is no longer available.
There are some DIY circuits suggested. Surprisingly complex!
Discussed at length earlier this year.
The 'chip' is no longer available.
There are some DIY circuits suggested. Surprisingly complex!
- Thu Sep 08, 2022 9:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vintage Ford: Conquering Ben Nevis
- Replies: 4
- Views: 976
Re: Vintage Ford: Conquering Ben Nevis
As Archivist for the UK club, I have digital files of photos. PM if interested.
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Coupe fabric please
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1497
Re: 1926 Coupe fabric please
Oscar Wilde or Bernard Shaw, or maybe Churchill said that Britain and America are divided by a common language. I'm in England and am puzzled. Thank you for your posts but -- My car's (American sourced) fabric is BROWN with a green stripe. BROWN with a green stripe seats, BROWN with a green stripe d...
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 2:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Coupe fabric please
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1497
Re: 1926 Coupe fabric please
Thank you. However -
I had already checked Classtique (BTW the link above is wrong - something else entirely)
They only offer a gray material - nothing like mine.
Cartouche have taupe, but it doesn't seem to have the green stripe.
Any other suggestions?
I had already checked Classtique (BTW the link above is wrong - something else entirely)
They only offer a gray material - nothing like mine.
Cartouche have taupe, but it doesn't seem to have the green stripe.
Any other suggestions?
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Opinion: Brake apostacy
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4350
Re: Opinion: Brake apostacy
Steve, congratulations on (probably) being the first among us to use 'apostacy' in a thread title. I have no problem with the parking brake words when descending a very steep hill (the sort you don't have). If you have your left foot hard down, so in low gear, and the revs are rising and running awa...
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 6:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Coupe fabric please
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1497
1926 Coupe fabric please
About 30 years ago, the previous owner of my '26 Coupe retrimmed with a kit presumably bought from a US supplier. Now, after driving the car 40,000 miles, I have worn through the seat cushion fabric. I see that the fabrics that are supplied in kits now are a similar pattern, but mostly gray. Does an...
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Losing power on a hill
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2283
Re: Losing power on a hill
As Scott Conger has pointed out, if you have a modern float needle valve, it will probably have a smaller hole that Henry's original. About 0.093" instead of 0.125". That's only 55% of the area so you don't get enough fuel after a short time on a long hill. If you want to try drilling it out, find a...
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 10:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The last straw, Ford and Malcomson
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2905
Re: The last straw, Ford and Malcomson
Is it too simple to wonder if Malcomson's alleged 'love' for the K was that he wanted Ford's effort and attention on it, diverted away from the cheaper Model N which would appear to be a major threat to his Aerocar, with a similar sized 4 cylinder engine?
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26 Coupe roof trim
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1616
Re: 26 Coupe roof trim
Humblej's drawing is clearly correct but only half the story. As George says, there is (was) then a cover which slid along to cover the screws. But this is the gutter along the side, not the front and rear trim. In the UK, the nearest equivalent is still known as 'Hidem Banding'. This is all good st...
- Tue Jul 19, 2022 3:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1906 was pivotal for Ford Motor Co. How the stage was set for the iconic Model T.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1392
Re: 1906 was pivotal for Ford Motor Co. How the stage was set for the iconic Model T.
Rob,
very interesting. As you imply, Henry Ford must have been farsighted and stubborn (or at time time seemed just plain foolish) to concentrate his entire business on the low-end Model N and then T, given that the premium K was keeping the company afloat.
very interesting. As you imply, Henry Ford must have been farsighted and stubborn (or at time time seemed just plain foolish) to concentrate his entire business on the low-end Model N and then T, given that the premium K was keeping the company afloat.
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Your Workbench?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4756
Re: Your Workbench?
Lots of rear axles in these shops.
Now what does that tell us?
Now what does that tell us?
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do you like a Hearse?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 2987
Re: Do you like a Hearse?
Does it have the original body??
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42922
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
"You know that if the parts had been available 100 years ago Ford would have been using them"
.....and Beethoven might have composed a concerto for Fender Stratocaster
.....and Beethoven might have composed a concerto for Fender Stratocaster
- Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wascally Wabbit.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1825
Re: Wascally Wabbit.
Two English Fords above.
One in the 3.37 batch with a flatbed. Registered in Bradford (AK)
Another at 3:39
Was the gruesome scene at 3:41 staged for the camera? The 'victims' appear clean and unbloodied.
What is or was Wascally Wabbit?????
One in the 3.37 batch with a flatbed. Registered in Bradford (AK)
Another at 3:39
Was the gruesome scene at 3:41 staged for the camera? The 'victims' appear clean and unbloodied.
What is or was Wascally Wabbit?????
- Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coil rebuild
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4408
Re: Coil rebuild
I heartily endorse the 2 posts above by Charlie B in NJ.
Exactly what I would advise.
Exactly what I would advise.
- Wed Jun 22, 2022 4:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Down under
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1518
Re: Down under
The FORD factory is the SE corner of the Trafford Park, Manchester factory where Fords were built from 1911 to 1930. As you can see from the doors, it was a former tram depot.
- Sun Jun 19, 2022 4:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The shimmy shimmy shake.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2051
Re: The shimmy shimmy shake.
At the speed this occurs it will not be balance or eccentricity. It's lack of damping (friction). The usual fix is to tighten the spindle bolts just a little to add a bit of friction. But don't overdo it, and it's necessary that there is no vertical float of the stub axles in the axle forks. If ther...
- Thu Jun 02, 2022 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Confusing Model T terminology
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1744
Re: Confusing Model T terminology
A cotter pin is a tapered pin with a nut on the thin end used to fix a lever on a shaft - most commonly on older bicycle pedals.
We stop nuts unscrewing with split pins, but only after tightening them with a spanner.
Somerset
England
We stop nuts unscrewing with split pins, but only after tightening them with a spanner.
Somerset
England
- Fri May 27, 2022 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1927 radiator mounting studs and apron
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2028
Re: 1927 radiator mounting studs and apron
In addition to all the other apron and wood issues, I suggest that before you start to assemble things, get the mounting studs higher by running down the nuts - with washers below if required - to get the bars about halfway up the frame. Stop them going back down by putting small pieces of wood belo...
- Tue May 24, 2022 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A bit of era information from 100 years ago
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2472
Re: A bit of era information from 100 years ago
All Ts built in Trafford Park for the UK had RHD hogsheads with starters from 1922 - when they had finally sorted the steering conflict. I presume that Canadian Ts for the British Empire (Australia, NZ, India etc) were the same. I have also read that Canada had previously implemented its own solutio...
- Thu May 19, 2022 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Out on the road
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1706
Re: Out on the road
The final pic at 11.26 is heading up Kirkstone Pass in the English Lake District from the north
- Tue May 17, 2022 3:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1920 T pickup photos
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4562
Re: 1920 T pickup photos
I think Scott's right, the red car is a TR4.
But the engine in the pickup appears to be one mounted on a slant. Not TR4.
But the engine in the pickup appears to be one mounted on a slant. Not TR4.
- Mon May 16, 2022 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rear Axle/driveline play
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1644
Re: Rear Axle/driveline play
While the rear wheel is aloft, check the AXIAL float as well. It needs to be minimal.
- Fri May 13, 2022 5:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My Model T Milestone
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2805
Re: My Model T Milestone
I echo the sentiments above from here in England. Ron advised and helped when I set out to really understand the T system. It seems to me that there is a universal rule that says: 'At some time in its life, the electrical system of every old car will fall into the hands of someone who shouldn't be a...
- Tue May 10, 2022 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 'Skipping Cylinder' or 'Is This Safe?'
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2118
Re: 'Skipping Cylinder' or 'Is This Safe?'
One other thought; do you advance your timing after starting, and is it set so that it sparks just ATDC when the lever is 'up'?
And are you running it on magneto?
If running on 6v battery, you need a lot of advance.
And are you running it on magneto?
If running on 6v battery, you need a lot of advance.
- Tue May 10, 2022 7:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 'Skipping Cylinder' or 'Is This Safe?'
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2118
Re: 'Skipping Cylinder' or 'Is This Safe?'
The best way to find the bad cylinder is to take the top off the coil box, run at a slightly fast idle, then stop cyls 2 and 3 by stopping the points on the two centre coils with your fingers, then do the same but with 1 and 4 - the outer coils. If all's well, you hear a 2-cylinder engine on each te...
- Sun May 08, 2022 3:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: High compression heads - 26 Tudor
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3469
Re: High compression heads - 26 Tudor
I would like to find a source for 6:1 cast iron head. I don't want an aluminum head on my car! Years ago, I purchased a Giant Power head for my car. What a disappointment! From it I got perhaps a 1% improvement. It wasn't worth the effort! Strange. I have a Giant Power on my '26 Coupe and it makes ...
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vaporizer Linkage
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1396
Re: Vaporizer Linkage
The choke air valve is 6256. The wire from the front of the rad hooks to the top of the outer lever; the bottom of the inner lever is linked by another wire to a sleeve around the dashboard rod. A tiny split pin stops the sleeve's downward freedom so when the knob on the dash is pulled, it pulls the...
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Best Turn Signal available
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3493
Re: Best Turn Signal available
LEDs are great for old cars with limited charging systems. But LED indicators need an appropriate flasher unit, and these have an electronic circuit rather than the old hot wire that relies on having traditional high-current tungsten bulbs. However, many T owners have discovered that these solid sta...
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 5:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Goes Here?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1369
Re: What Goes Here?
I noticed that this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27801
has a photo which may explain the hole.
It appears that earlier rear panels had a tab rivetted to the sill at the hole.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=27801
has a photo which may explain the hole.
It appears that earlier rear panels had a tab rivetted to the sill at the hole.
- Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Goes Here?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1369
Re: What Goes Here?
My car just has a small unused hole there. I had never noticed it before.
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 5:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Advise needed on ignition problem
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2307
Re: Advise needed on ignition problem
The coil box may be damp and conducting the sparks from coils 1 and 4 to ground. With it running on 2 cylinders, do the other two coils fire? You can safely touch the contacts and feel them move. If they are all moving, it may well be damp wood. If not, look at the timer, coil box contacts and wiring.
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 22 day
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1927
Re: 22 day
In the UK it's 22022022.
A palindrome.
And it's the same upside down, hence an ambigram, I have just learnt.
A palindrome.
And it's the same upside down, hence an ambigram, I have just learnt.
- Sat Feb 19, 2022 10:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coup Deck lid Handle ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1986
Re: Coup Deck lid Handle ?
'26 Coupe:
I also use the key to lift it
And access the battery by removing the seat back.
I also use the key to lift it
And access the battery by removing the seat back.
- Wed Feb 02, 2022 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Deck Lid Support Arm Metal Gauge
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1661
Re: Deck Lid Support Arm Metal Gauge
My 26 Coupe has the strut bolted to a U-shaped piece that attaches by 2 small bolts to the side flange of the lid. Flattened out, it would be a T shape about 2" wide and maybe 2.5" high. I made a new one that puts the strut pivot further from the lid so as to raise the open lid to improve access.
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 4:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford Garage
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3765
Re: Ford Garage
The second photo is in Inverness, Scotland.
47 Eastgate.
I do like the wooden ceiling in the later one with all the perfect noggins. Were the cross-beams single pieces of timber??
47 Eastgate.
I do like the wooden ceiling in the later one with all the perfect noggins. Were the cross-beams single pieces of timber??
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: When Are Coil Points No Longer Usable?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1887
Re: When Are Coil Points No Longer Usable?
I have a suspicion that the hard material does not extend all the way down to the steel/brass backing. I have found that very thin points I have smoothed and polished can rapidly deteriorate and become burnt.
Can anyone confirm or contradict that?
Can anyone confirm or contradict that?
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Running the Timer Control Rod Above the Lower Water Inlet Pipe….
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1294
Re: Running the Timer Control Rod Above the Lower Water Inlet Pipe….
My 26 T works fine as follows: From the timer, the rod goes upwards/across for about 2" and then curves over and down - but NOT back - to a point below the inboard edge of the water hose upper clip. It's always in front of the auxiliary oil line fitting. Then it turns back and up to the control rod ...
- Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vaporizer outlet tube question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1408
Re: Vaporizer outlet tube question
I looked at 3 Vaps I have and they all have the hole.
The hole is correct and it has a function. It vents into the curved annular groove around the outlet which connects into the primary air tube
The hole is correct and it has a function. It vents into the curved annular groove around the outlet which connects into the primary air tube
- Wed Jan 12, 2022 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Speedster - "Fronty Pete"'s Old Article on Evolution of Fronty and RAJOs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 882
Re: Speedster - "Fronty Pete"'s Old Article on Evolution of Fronty and RAJOs
One for the Forum Library perhaps?
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: E.S. Huff and the Model T Magneto ignition - 1913(a) patent
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5192
Re: E.S. Huff and the Model T Magneto ignition - 1913(a) patent
The mystery for me is why the system was not dropped in 1919 when the 6v starter and generator were added. A single coil and distributor would have saved $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ (and a lot of fun for us now.)
- Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fun Projects Technical Library
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2735
Re: Fun Projects Technical Library
Well done Michael!
Maybe this Forum should have a library of worthy documents.
Just consider how much time and effort might be saved if we could just send people to read those three!
Maybe this Forum should have a library of worthy documents.
Just consider how much time and effort might be saved if we could just send people to read those three!