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Mid-Atlantic Pre-War Swap Meet

I’ll be there in a few mins!

Darin

Dan and Steve, thank you. That was the post which I missed on the search by using the wrong keywords. I’ve got the right direction now and I appreciate the help.

Darin

I’m curious if anyone knows of someone selling the blue mechanic coveralls with Model T-era logos.

I thought this was discussed recently, but I couldn’t find the previous message thread. I’d love to see if any are available for Christmas.

Darin

Gave Santa a ride

Use this forum as a valuable resource for learning! Go to a search engine like Google and type in “MTFCA discussion forum” followed by keywords related to the topic or question you’re interested in. Chances are, your question or topic has been discussed extensively, and you’ll find numerous results ...

Took the 13T to Ridz by the River car show with three other Ts from the Southern Peach T’s.

We had a couple of T’s from Georgia’s MTFCA chapter, the Southern Peach T’s, there.

I’ll send you a message.

I’ll send a message reference the speedometer book.

Darin

Put on some new wheels on the 13T.

Darin

This is the only pic I have of the spare tire. Don’t know if it’ll give you enough information.

Here’s a few pics of a 13 Speedster at the Savoy Auto Museum. I’ve seen the Rajo head a few times. Has anyone run a T with a Rajo head? What kind of performance differences are associated once one is installed? Curious about the specs of the impact it has.

Darin

More Day 2

Day 2 we spent at the Savoy Automobile Museum. The collections always rotate; however, we were lucky as the current main display was brass-era cars. Even though there were brass cars with values up to $3 million… a 1913 Model T speedster was displayed and had the chapter’s interest. We also went int...

More Day 1

The Southern Peach T’s took another step forward and had a weekend tour. Kept it small and simple during our visits to Rome and Cartersville, Georgia. We visited Berry College the first day, a location which has an extensive history between Martha Berry and Henry Ford. Also, we swung by Euharlee Cov...

The Southern Peach T’s 🍑 formed as the MTFCA’s Georgia chapter a little over a year ago. We’ve taken a crawl, walk, run philosophy as we started with the basics, like proceeding through the MTFCA process to become a chapter, and slowly advanced forward from online chapter meetings, to in-person meet...

Consider reading this document from the MTFCA on the care and adjustment of the the Holley NH carb. I used this as a guide when I purchased a Holley NH for my T.

https://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/holley.pdf

Darin

I purchased Scott’s full flow valve for my Holley NH swayback. Scott was very helpful and pleasant to interact with. Read the article in the Model T Times about it recently… brief but a good description of the issue involving fuel flow and the bottle neck involved with a repo valve versus a full flo...

When it was time to pump out the old gear oil and put in something new, I strolled down to the local parts shop and went through their selection of gear oil. Almost everything was a multi-weight oil and I ended up selecting a Lucas oil 85w-140. I knew the 140 would be in the neighborhood of to 600 o...

Thank you for the replies. No Ruckstell axle, normal differential.

Darin

Scott,

This is why I asked on this forum… such great corporate knowledge. I’ll start looking up that issue on previous threads.

Thank you,
Darin

Not the best pics but the lateral movement best demonstrated as the amount of visible rear drum exposed between the rear brake lining and the wheel/hub spokes.

Darin

Wanted to see if the brain trust can give potential confirmation or guidance as to a drive train issue. I was driving the 13T to a car show and made slow right hand turn at an intersection. As I accelerated in low gear through the turn, I heard a bang which sounded like it came from underneath me. I...

I bought a flat tube Brassworks radiator for my 1913 about a year ago.. was extremely pleased with its craftsmanship. It’s a functional work of art.

Darin

Hap,

Congratulations, I’m excited for y’all. I know you’ve been thinking about taking these steps for a while. I’ll plan on joining in.

Darin

The Southern Peach T’s have posted Russ Furstnow’s presentation on our website www.southernpeachts.com under the following area: http://southernpeachts.com/educational-series/ That page will have a link to the presentation currently stored on YouTube. It is approximately 1.75 hrs so it is a lot of i...

Well that was an experience and got spicy quick. The Southern Peach T’s have had several online meetings before but have never had trolls/hackers interrupt a meeting. We apologize for the negative experience and difficulties. Our first attempt at bringing value to the national club, and it’s members...

A reminder about the Southern Peach T’s educational segment with Russ Furstnow tomorrow at 1pm EST.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86170557835?p ... RBYjBiQT09

David and George,

I’ve talked to our Secretary, Lee Butts, who sets up and hosts the zoom meetings. We do plan on recording the event and posting a link on our website.

I’ll share the link if we successfully make the magic happen,
Darin

The Southern Peach Ts, Georgia’s MTFCA chapter, would like to invite you to an online educational segment we are hosting with a special guest, Russ Furstnow. The forum will be via Zoom meeting on Sunday, 11/7/2021, at 1pm EST and will focus on Model T speedometers. There will also be a Q&A period wi...

This was my first Hershey and was amazed at the size even after hearing numerous descriptions. Quite a few T’s for sale during the flea market. Car show today was great! Saw a few manufacturers I had never heard of but spent the most time walking around the T’s. Saw a 1905 Model F which was a first....

I haven’t seen an operational carbide gas light generator in person and have only read about them. I was looking at the internal baskets of one I purchased last year which is pictured below. I decided to see if if the bottom one held water. The lower basket leaked water. I was curious if the only wa...

An awesome car museum is being built, and should open this year, in Cartersville, GA. They posted this pic and said it was taken in our town in 1908. Museums are about education and there may be an opportunity to help nail down a possible year of this picture a little more accurately as there appear...

A known supplier, Brassworks, entering into the Model T gas tank market.

Darin

A few more which are screenshots from some video I took. Y’all have a beautiful T.

Darin

The weather broke and a little sun came out. Great event.

Darin

I’m going today and it is pouring right now. Hopefully, the weather with make an unexpected change.

Darin

Stromberg OF - Stan’s choice for best overall Model T carb, which he so vehemently espoused in countless threads on this forum. His passion made admirers of folks who had never even met him.

A legend of the T hobby passes.

Had always hoped to purchase a Strom OF of his so I could have one rebuilt by an expert. Sad news.

Darin

Jennifer, Where are all the Model T folks in Georgia? Funny you should ask because some Model T folks in Georgia just started a MTFCA chapter called the Southern Peach T’s. I’m in Cartersville, so just a few miles away. The chapter was recognized by the MTFCA on 3/25/2021. We have members from the A...

A 1950 F-1 and bought one about three months ago

Darin

A reoccurring discussion is the future of our hobby and beloved Model Ts. Today adds a new chapter to that discussion and it’s one of continued enthusiasm and growth. The MTFCA recognized its newest chapter and its first chapter in the great State of Georgia, the Southern Peach T’s. You may visit ou...

Ben is doing good, I’ve spoke to him a few times recently. He said he’s still rebuilding switches but always on the look for components to keep up his rebuilds. Apparently that is an ever increasing struggle. Ben has become one of the founding members of the Southern Peach T’s as our club seeks offi...

Excellent feedback and I appreciate the additional issues to check as I work through the overheating. My oil level has been good, I monitor it prior to every drive. The timing is something I’m working on right now. I have the fully retarded timing setup correctly; however, I noticed I wasn’t getting...

Does most of the heat transfer from the internal combustion process to the coolant occur in the head? Last season I purchased a new Brassworks radiator with flat tubes. A visual inspection of the coolant area of the head revealed heavy scaling/rust. I repeatedly treated the head/water jackets with p...

Welcome, Model T owners all across Georgia, from Rome to Savannah, have decided to start the first MTFCA chapter in the Peach State. Our chapter name is the Southern Peach T’s and we are interested to know if you would like to be a founding member. Please go to SouthernPeachTs.com if you are interes...

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fordauthor ... video/amp/

Did y’all request the 2021 catalog? Or was it a previous back ordered request which they finally were able to fill? I have one requested on back order... just curious if I need to send a new request or they’ll fulfill the one I made last year.

Thank you,
Darin

Never noticed the W mark or no period after the A before reading this post on hubcaps. It’s amazing how the simplest part on a T can be a thing of beauty... almost look like art.

Darin

David,

Those are beautiful. Thank you for sharing the pics!

Darin

We’ve begun the same discussion in Georgia and we have received more than sufficient interest. Any persons in Georgia interested in participating in this journey, or wanting to possibly join in the future, please message me if you haven’t already received an email about the matter. We are attempting...

I plan on bringing him some work later this winter so I can have new spokes for next year’s Ting.

Darin

Larry and Tim - 100% agree. I didn’t even pay attention to the commuter rod until this issue. I’ve already ordered the correct rod and swivel from Lang’s and it should be here soon.

Darin

The reason I referenced setting 15 degrees after TDC was from reading on this forum and articles written on the T ignition system. I didn’t know if this was a Ford recommendation or simply a rule of thumb. Jeff and Norman - Thank you for mentioning commuter rod slop and bending issues. I do have slo...

You start one project then find two more which need to be done. This is a case of I don’t know what I don’t know. The advance lever, though the commuter rod, has to send the timer through a certain range of motion in order to generate a spark in the cylinder at a certain amount of degrees before or ...

Merry Christmas

40 mile trip went nice and smooth. No problem whatsoever. Started easily and cruised 35-40 most of the way.

Drained the sediment bulb. A few very tiny bits of debris but overall, the gas looked good.

Darin

Norman, Thank you for the advice, in answer to some of your questions/comments: The 13T is hand crank start only The Holley NH was rebuilt by a Model T carb expert Last filled the gas tank Dec 2 I’ll drain the sediment bulb today and let ya know I follow the turning off and starting procedures you m...

Inside of the carb bowl. Didn’t see any sludge in it. Should I drain the gas tank’s petcock to see what comes out of that?

Went back out today, in the 50s, and tried again with no luck. Checked compression (all cylinders low 50s), checked spark, etc. I decided to see how the fuel flow was, so I opened the carb bowl petcock and the flow was good. Looked at the gas and immediately saw discoloration (bottom pic). I decided...

Dan,

I choke the carb for two hand cranks for a cold engine. Don’t choke the carb if the engine is warm.

A few months ago I put a Holley NH carb on the 13T. I set the mixture per the guide on the MTFCA site. Reading past threads, I understood some Ts require making the mixture a little rich by a quarter or half turn to get a cold engine started. That being said, my Holley NH runs about 1.25 turns open ...

I did! Haha Lots of different ways to learn... doing it the wrong way is one of them.

Darin

I’ve never put the top up before!

Moved the pins after getting some suggestions.

The 1913 T is in its first Christmas parade in well over a decade. On Instagram @georgia_peach_t

Here is a pic of the 13T before heading to the parade and some of the friends we met lining up.

Darin

Robert,

Why do you suggest .025? Is that for motorcraft plugs or T plugs in general?

Darin

I took out each plug and noticed the common result of the plugs looking progressively better the farther back ya go. I cleaned the plugs with a soft brush I usually use to clean carbon off my firearms. I found almost all the material appeared to be like a soot. Came off very easily with brushing. Th...

I had a fan pulley go bad. Took off the radiator, replaced the fan pulley, and knocked out a few other little projects/maintenance. I was redoing the timing so I took off the #1 spark plug... I was surprised to see it appeared fouled. Took off the #2 plus since I’ve heard the front spark plug can be...

On another thread I was asked about the band type currently in the 13T. I didn’t install these bands, so I don’t know the type. I’ve previously found a box of Scandinavian bands in one of the parts boxes, possibly a clue. I’ve attached a pic, do they look like the Scandinavian type bands? I read a p...

The plate currently on the Georgia Peach T

because that’s where she’s cruised most of her miles. It’s affixed to the front of the 13T because Georgia doesn’t have front plates... you can put whatever you want.

Darin

I was able to get some pics of the bands today to help determine what type they are. Do they look like the Scandinavian type?

Jace,

I asked a similar question earlier this year and this was the most common response for the differential, 600w rear axle grease from T suppliers, like Lang’s:

https://www.modeltford.com/item/600W.aspx

Darin

Named the 13T on instagram @georgia_peach_t

Darin

Steve - I’ll send a pic probably Tuesday when I have a break from work next. George - I’m very concerned with the safety issues. The issue with speed is I want to ensure the T is performing properly... I know it’s not when I could barely get over 25 mph. So I don’t want to run like a scalded dog, si...

Dan, I don’t know what the band linings my grandpa installed were; however, I will tell ya he had a set of Scandinavia linings in his parts box. I know that doesn’t mean that’s what he has in there but it seems to me a lot of folks become creatures of habit with their T with things like linings. As ...

Mark, Completely agree! I tested the mag today and sent an email to Ron Patterson. The 1156 bulb got successively brighter with each increase in RPM; however, I believe there is a mag issue. Slow idle - 5 VAC Fast idle - 7 VAC Engine opened about half throttle - 8 VAC Thinking those values are a lit...

I swung by the local parts store and picked up a lawn/garden 12v battery since this was for an experiment. Disconnected the mag wire from the post to the coil box, since I’m not currently using it, and wired the 12v battery to the coil box on the mag’s old side. I left the 6v on the battery side. Th...

Ron - I read your article before while researching past MTFCA discussion threads. Loved it. Wouldn’t have guessed 2 milliseconds could make such a difference until finishing up your article. Honestly, didn’t realize how many degrees of rotation occurred in that time frame. Thank you. Also, I bought ...

Steve,

Where can you buy new shoes/pads for AC brakes?

Darin

Answer a few more questions which were asked: John - My timing was setup well but I will check to see how far it is advancing. My commuter/timer pull rod is rubbing up against the outlet connection pipe. I wonder if that’s limiting the ability of it to advanced the timer enough. Mark - 45 psi in eve...

I know my grandpa had a wreck in the 13T possibly during the 1976 Fulton, MO tour. Believe my grandma had to go to the hospital, grandpa was okay, and the 13T wasn’t ever as straight as she was before. I’ve been told the cause in the past but seem to have forgot, steering related. Maybe a bolt comin...

Wayne,

Those memories are from around 30+ years ago. Also, I use ethanol-free gas every time.

Darin

Dick, you said you use a computer battery? What make and model? Curious what you’re referring to.

Obviously, I don’t need a lead acid or gel battery since I don’t have a starter. Anyone else use a rechargeable 12v battery alternative to a traditional car battery?

Darin

Same, received a call from Birdhaven last week they would be able to fulfill a backordered 6v VR. It arrived earlier this week.

I’m hoping Fun Projects may have finally been able to bring their VRs back onto market.

Darin

Warwick - I adjusted the Holley NH carb at idle and with an open throttle. The procedure followed was in the following instructions: http://www.mtfca.com/encyclo/holley.pdf I’m all ears if there’s a better way. Scott - I didn’t rebuild the carb but went to the expert, Russ Potter. I don’t know which...

T’ers, I’m hoping next year the COVID issue will be such that activities like T club meets may resume because I could use some experience and wisdom to help diagnose some issues. One I’ll try to ask here is about power. I don’t have a knowledge base of driving Ts... so what seems like an anomaly to ...

James, I can’t believe I missed the two brush detail... it’s only in bold. smh

Mark, is overcharging the battery a concern with a diode?

Darin

I know several folks have put their Ts in Christmas parades... even if you’ve since tired of them and no longer participate. For someone like me who has never done one before and considering whether to do one or not... any advice, best practices, or pitfalls to avoid? Oh and this would be in Georgia...

Last I heard, Fun Projects has still not rereleased their VRs for sale. I currently have a 6v system but would the following be an alternative, though obviously a non-stock appearance, for someone with a 6v system? A temporary alternative until Fun Project VRs are once again in stock. https://www.st...

Checked the bolts on the front hubs and they’re tight. A closer of pic of the two worst spokes. No spokes seem to be loose. The rest of the spokes all are in better condition than these two. I don’t know how deep the issue goes into the center of the spoke but you can push a fingernail into the surf...

This is the last tool I found in the old toolbox. Would this be used for mounting/demounting tires on rims?

Gentlemen, I’ll check the things you mentioned. This is where having a normal, non-COVID, year sure would be a benefit in order to meet a Model T club. Some experienced folks having the 13T right in front of them could quickly tell the conditions of the spokes since they could go hands on. I know pi...

I was inspecting my spokes today and one wheel’s spokes appear to have possibly crossed the line into a safety issue. I have done the tap test multiple times before on all my spokes and they sound fine. No knocks or any other sounds when I’m driving. But I took a closer look at some discoloration an...

I have a 6 volt system and hand crank start the 13T on battery. I’m sure you’ll get a variety of answers since you can start on magneto... but it seems I’ve read most folks saying they start on battery then switch to magneto. The battery’s voltage is constant so it’s simply a matter of getting the e...

Last night, I found letter, dated 8/16/1972, from Firestone to my grandpa about getting out of the antique tire business.

Darin

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