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by Russ T Fender
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
Replies: 16
Views: 494

Re: 1912 Length of horn conduit?

For what It's worth, my car was restored from a compete original car and that is the way the horn and cable were set up when the car was found. I assume someone secured it along the wood runner at some point to keep it from slapping on the door as I doubt that is correct.
by Russ T Fender
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1912 Length of horn conduit?
Replies: 16
Views: 494

Re: 1912 Length of horn conduit?

Can't say it's right but this is how it is on my late '12. Can't measure the length as I'm not near the car now.
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by Russ T Fender
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early morning in the shop.
Replies: 11
Views: 903

Re: Early morning in the shop.

That's how they get all of the oil out of the pan dips, ha, ha!
by Russ T Fender
Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do I really need a carb shut off valve?
Replies: 14
Views: 666

Re: Do I really need a carb shut off valve?

John, I rebuilt the firewall shut off on my '27 touring and it works fine. No need for another one at the carburetor. On my other cars I have a shut off by the carburetor because it's too hard to crawl under the car and shut it off at the tank every time I use the cars. That said, I do shut the gas ...
by Russ T Fender
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil usage
Replies: 33
Views: 1222

Re: Oil usage

My '14 touring smokes but hardly uses any oil and runs just fine. It doesn't take much oil for you to leave a blue trail. Mostly my car smokes when you take off from a traffic light and then it clears up a bit. I am assuming the source is valve guides as a result of my car not having a return drain ...
by Russ T Fender
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil usage
Replies: 33
Views: 1222

Re: Oil usage

Could that oil be running down the torque tube and into the rear end? If it ain't smoking and it ain't leaking out on the floor it has to be going somewhere and you can store a lot of oil there. Just a thought!
by Russ T Fender
Thu Feb 29, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Welding Cast iron.
Replies: 12
Views: 931

Re: Welding Cast iron.

Many years ago I had the open valve engine on my '10 repaired along the water jacket where it had been weeping in numerous places along a number of spider cracks. The fellow who did it was a true master. He started by cutting away all the damaged area and sent a piece off to be analyzed. He then mad...
by Russ T Fender
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
Replies: 51
Views: 1913

Re: What's your MODERN? :)

My '78 F150. One owner, me!
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by Russ T Fender
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bringing home your Model T
Replies: 28
Views: 1734

Re: Bringing home your Model T

Pulled from a garage where it sat since the early 60's. Had to rent a trailer because it was too tall for my closed trailer
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by Russ T Fender
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T era gas station safety
Replies: 19
Views: 955

Re: Model T era gas station safety

I worked in a gas station on Long Island in the early 60's and routinely smoked while pumping gas. There were 3 gas stations at the intersection and gas wars often sent gas prices as low as 13 cents a gallon.
by Russ T Fender
Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 21" tires
Replies: 3
Views: 269

Re: 21" tires

That's great. I will hang on to them for you. I missed Flywheelers in January this year but might be going in February if you can't find someone near me who can pick them up.
by Russ T Fender
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:16 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 21" tires
Replies: 3
Views: 269

21" tires

I have two 4.50-5.50X21" Allstate Safety Tread tires if anyone needs them for the cost of shipping. They are old but still pliable with plenty of tread. At the very least they would make good spares or rollers. These tires never wear out. I have been running them in the 19" size on my 1930 Plymouth ...
by Russ T Fender
Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Body weight
Replies: 15
Views: 712

Re: Body weight

Steve, the beauty of the blocking I used is that you can easily raise the car one corner at a time adding as you go. The other nice thing is they cost nothing. They were made from scraps that I collected at local building sites.
by Russ T Fender
Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Body weight
Replies: 15
Views: 712

Re: Bodie weight

I am 78 and was able to do the body on my 1930 Plymouth myself and it probably weighs 5 time more than a model T runabout body. Four reasonably able guys should make the job easy.
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by Russ T Fender
Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals
Replies: 14
Views: 658

Re: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals

Will that's what I was afraid of. I doubt my original interior could survive that. I wonder if anyone has tried a clear mylar over the glass as a way of keeping the plate glass from shattering? I spoke with a window tinting guy who said it could be done but he said they use a lot of water in the pro...
by Russ T Fender
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals
Replies: 14
Views: 658

Re: 1921 Centerdoor Glass Seals

I have a '22 Centerdoor with original interior in good shape and have yet to figure out how I can replace the plate glass with safety glass and not disturb the interior panels. While I have replaced the windshield, I am uncomfortable using it with all that plate glass, even with the windows down mos...
by Russ T Fender
Tue Jan 09, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T's In The Snow
Replies: 11
Views: 929

Re: T's In The Snow

I used to go touring on January first with my '10 T touring regardless of the weather. With snow over 3" on the ground I would wrap the rear wheels with rope and found that to be very effective. Less snow than that I didn't do anything and never had a problem. Sometimes I had passengers in the rear ...
by Russ T Fender
Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils that clatter
Replies: 18
Views: 763

Re: Coils that clatter

That's the sound I love most about my T's. I miss it on my '27 where the coil box is under the hood!
by Russ T Fender
Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1927 Engine
Replies: 10
Views: 820

Re: 1927 Engine

My '27 is not punched out and I chose to use the conversion kit rather than maul the block when I switched to an NH. Works fine!
by Russ T Fender
Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My 15 won't start
Replies: 44
Views: 1774

Re: My 15 won't start

Norman you raise an interesting point about the gas tank. The car I have to richen the mixture on is a Centerdoor with the gas tank under the drivers seat.
by Russ T Fender
Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My 15 won't start
Replies: 44
Views: 1774

Re: My 15 won't start

One of my T's will not start cold unless I open the fuel mixture a full 1/2 turn no matter what I do. It has a stock NH carburetor set up exactly the same way as my other T's running NH carburetors. Don't know why but that's just the way it is.
by Russ T Fender
Fri Nov 24, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who says you can't..
Replies: 11
Views: 1066

Re: Who says you can't..

Alan you are probably right but I believe split rim clinchers were produced by Stanweld back in the day when the tire size was available. I'm sure they make mounting clinchers a bit easier and, as you point out, they make mounting straight side tires possible.
by Russ T Fender
Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who says you can't..
Replies: 11
Views: 1066

Re: Who says you can't..

Alan, the rims I was referring to are 36X4-1/2" slit rim clinchers on my 1910 Chalmers-Detroit. Years ago that size tire was not available. Today I believe they are available but ridiculously expensive so using straight side tires can save you $300 or more per wheel.
by Russ T Fender
Wed Nov 22, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who says you can't..
Replies: 11
Views: 1066

Re: Who says you can't..

That makes sense. I can mount them because my rims are split rim clinchers.
by Russ T Fender
Wed Nov 22, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who says you can't..
Replies: 11
Views: 1066

Re: Who says you can't..

I run straight side tires on my '10 Chalmers-Detoit with has split rim clinchers. They are a bear to mount but with rope set in the clincher grooves they work just fine. Can't understand why anyone would have cut those rims because it just isn't necessary to do that to run straight side tires on a c...
by Russ T Fender
Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Storing inner tubes
Replies: 11
Views: 510

Re: Storing inner tubes

I keep them partially inflated in old tire casings in my basement where the temperature is fairly stable.
by Russ T Fender
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Centerdoor upholstery welting
Replies: 4
Views: 296

Re: Centerdoor upholstery welting

This is the welting on my original '22.
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by Russ T Fender
Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Which Tube Patch Kit(s) work reliably?
Replies: 9
Views: 441

Re: Which Tube Patch Kit(s) work reliably?

I have not been able to patch the new tubes effectively. I don't know if it is the tubes or the adhesive as I have not had to patch any of the old tubes I have lately but I never had any issues before and, being the frugal guy I am, some of my old tubes have 4 or 5 patches that have held for years!
by Russ T Fender
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Band linings again
Replies: 7
Views: 401

Re: Band linings again

If you drive a lot and like to change bands cotton is fine but changing bands is not my favorite things to do and that's why I switched to Kevlar. As far as leather is concerned, cone clutches will grab unless they are oiled slightly with neats foot oil but they will start slipping terribly if over ...
by Russ T Fender
Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Band linings again
Replies: 7
Views: 401

Re: Band linings again

I have 10 T's and each has Kevlar bands. Don't over tighten them and drive appropriately and they are a one time band change. If you want to try leather find someone who can supply retanned leather like was used for leather cone clutch material. It's tough stuff but I would think that it would slip ...
by Russ T Fender
Tue Sep 26, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Winter storage
Replies: 9
Views: 478

Re: Winter storage

It also relieves the pressure on the one or two wood spokes bearing all the weight.
by Russ T Fender
Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHY DO T CRANKS BREAK BEHIND #1 ROD?
Replies: 25
Views: 1156

Re: WHY DO T CRANKS BREAK BEHIND #1 ROD?

The original crank on my '10 broke right behind #1 which is no surprise but on inspection I found that there was a void, almost like an air bubble, that had been there from day one. What amazed me was that crank lasted as long as it did with that latent defect. Fortunately there was no damage to the...
by Russ T Fender
Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coil Box Woes
Replies: 5
Views: 403

Re: Coil Box Woes

I did the plastic kit on my '27 and it came out well but the coils are so tight in the box I can barely get them in and out.
by Russ T Fender
Sun Sep 03, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hershey Fall Meet Treasure Hunting Map
Replies: 16
Views: 2201

Re: Hershey Fall Meet Treasure Hunting Map

There was a fair amount of T stuff in the Orange Field last year too!
by Russ T Fender
Thu Aug 31, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Feeling pretty beat down, I just want to try and enjoy the car!!
Replies: 27
Views: 1523

Re: Feeling pretty beat down, I just want to try and enjoy the car!!

When I buy a car I examine it closely and if anything seems sketchy I assume it will need to be repaired or replaced and adjust what I am willing to pay accordingly. Cars sold as "barn finds", "ran when parked" and other obtuse descriptions suggest that everything will need to be done in my experien...
by Russ T Fender
Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What car should you have kept?
Replies: 41
Views: 2073

Re: What car should you have kept?

My 1908 Type I Locomobile!
by Russ T Fender
Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Miss on battery
Replies: 11
Views: 744

Re: Miss on battery

That's what I was doing after the problem started but I never had an issue before and I wanted to find the source of the problem and correct it. I rarely use the starter and usually crank start on battery but my back is not up to crank starting on mag so I wanted the problem resolved. Always started...
by Russ T Fender
Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Miss on battery
Replies: 11
Views: 744

Re: Miss on battery

Went to swap coils and found that that the coils from my '14 just won't fit in the '27 coil box. Don't understand why that would be as they are all Ford script or K&W coils. Even the coils I had in the '27 coil box are a very tight fit but I was able to get them out one at a time eventually. I found...
by Russ T Fender
Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Miss on battery
Replies: 11
Views: 744

Re: Miss on battery

Thanks for the suggestions. I will switch out the coils from another one of my T's first and see if that doesn't clear it up. If not then I'll work on the timer.
by Russ T Fender
Wed Jul 12, 2023 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Miss on battery
Replies: 11
Views: 744

Miss on battery

My '27 will start on battery but runs rough. It idles smoothly on battery once started but misses when you rev it up. Adjusting the spark lever makes little or no difference. When I switch to mag it clears up and runs fine. The battery is good and cranks the starter over without any problem. Any sug...
by Russ T Fender
Mon Jun 12, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt Engine Break-In Advice Wanted
Replies: 13
Views: 1232

Re: Rebuilt Engine Break-In Advice Wanted

I have always worked in a fresh rebuild very cautiously. First start up I run it for 5 minutes at an idle or until it starts to get hot. I then let it cool down completely and do the same thing next day but this time I run it for 10-15 minutes or until it gets hot. I then let it cool down completely...
by Russ T Fender
Sun Jun 11, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Acetylene lights
Replies: 6
Views: 921

Re: Acetylene lights

I have run on a tank with no regulator for years without any problem. Open the lamp doors, just crack open the tank and light the lamps. Then you can adjust the flame from the tank. The key is to just crack the tank open a little bit to start. I don't know what the pressure is from a carbide generat...
by Russ T Fender
Sun May 21, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Show Us Your Holder For Registration and Insurance
Replies: 16
Views: 1200

Re: Show Us Your Holder For Registration and Insurance

I get pulled over all the time but they just want to know about the car and have only asked for license and registration once! I keep them in a plastic sandwich bag in the battery box on the running board.
by Russ T Fender
Thu May 18, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Adding a Warford vs Ruckstell to a 1914 Touring
Replies: 10
Views: 794

Re: Adding a Warford vs Ruckstell to a 1914 Touring

I ran a planetor in my '14 with the shift lever in the slot with the hand brake. When I moved to Florida I no longer needed it for hill climbing so I so I put it in my '27 that lives in the mountains. The intermediate gear is great for hill climbing and the low, low is great for parades, pulling stu...
by Russ T Fender
Mon May 15, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First start up in at least 60 years.
Replies: 4
Views: 665

Re: First start up in at least 60 years.

I got my '22 Centerdoor going about five years ago after it had been sitting since 1960. Fortunately, it was stored indoors and the gas had been drained from the tank. It had an intake valve stuck open that was easily freed up with a little ATF and acetone and I swapped out a rebuilt carburetor for ...
by Russ T Fender
Sun May 07, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timing issues making red manifold & misfires
Replies: 11
Views: 943

Re: Timing issues making red manifold & misfires

Sounds like you need to bend the timer rod so you can get more advance when the lever is all the way down on the quadrant. Did you set the timing correctly for starting when the lever is all the way up? If you just switched from a roller timer to an Anderson you need to check the timing before you d...
by Russ T Fender
Tue May 02, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Open Valve Gallery Engine
Replies: 25
Views: 1927

Re: Open Valve Gallery Engine

I have to agree with Scott. I used to drive the wheels off my '10 until I became a member of the two piece crank club. Fortunately there was no damage and I replaced the original crank with an EE but since then I am always thinking about a catastrophic repeat and as a result I am driving it less and...
by Russ T Fender
Tue May 02, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Open Valve Gallery Engine
Replies: 25
Views: 1927

Re: Open Valve Gallery Engine

My '10 has been driven a lot over the years and I must admit that for the first 500 miles following a complete rebuild I manually oiled the gallery before every run but I have never done that since as everything seems well lubricated by itself, maybe a little too well! I think the that back in the d...
by Russ T Fender
Fri Apr 28, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 Speedster
Replies: 9
Views: 963

Re: 1914 Speedster

After going on a tour that included a number of beautiful speedsters my wife decided she wanted a speedster too so I used a chassis that I had in stock and a later starter engine and made her a speedster from whatever other parts I had in stock. The sheet metal, radiator and lamps are '14 or earlier...
by Russ T Fender
Sun Apr 23, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: no starting: no compression
Replies: 31
Views: 2233

Re: no starting: no compression

Jack up a rear wheel and block the front wheels. That will reduce the drag and help the starter. As was mentioned before try squirting a bit of oil in each cylinder, replace the plugs and try again. Are you sure you are getting gas? You might also try to remove the plugs and drip a little gas in eac...
by Russ T Fender
Sun Apr 16, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help identifying body
Replies: 38
Views: 2131

Re: Need help identifying body

Still in Florida driving my T's down here! Won't be back until middle of May.
by Russ T Fender
Sun Apr 16, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help identifying body
Replies: 38
Views: 2131

Re: Need help identifying body

John if you are thinking about buying the car and it was registered in New York it won't have a title. New York didn't start with titles until 1972. If there is an old registration for the car there will be a place to complete a transfer on the back and that together with a bill of sale should be en...
by Russ T Fender
Sun Apr 16, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: throwing my belt
Replies: 24
Views: 1641

Re: throwing my belt

Played with that on my '27 many times and each time it seemed like I had solved the problem but it always came back. I finally added a belt guide and have not had any issues. There's a reason why they made them.
by Russ T Fender
Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Commutator Wire Retainer
Replies: 14
Views: 1323

Re: Commutator Wire Retainer

They just fit under the nuts that retain the wires. They were on my unrestored '22 Centerdoor so I guess Henry thought they were a good idea but since they fell apart when I replaced the wiring harness and I didn't replace them I guess they are not necessary. I don't have them on any of my other car...
by Russ T Fender
Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 3
Views: 640

Re: What is this?

Thanks, i guess I'll put it on my '14.
by Russ T Fender
Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 3
Views: 640

What is this?

Found this in a pile of Model T parts. Is it some kind of anti-theft device?
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by Russ T Fender
Mon Mar 20, 2023 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Forum is slow
Replies: 59
Views: 3947

Re: Forum is slow

Slower than ever this morning!
by Russ T Fender
Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Calling All Ye Heinz Coil Box Afficionados
Replies: 9
Views: 890

Re: Calling All Ye Heinz Coil Box Afficionados

Sure not the way my Heinz coil box works. Sounds to me like you were never running on mag at all but were on battery even when you had the coil box switched over to mag.
by Russ T Fender
Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 6
Views: 960

Re: What is this?

Thanks Scott. Now that you described it's use I can see how it works. I just need to figure out how to mount it.
by Russ T Fender
Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 6
Views: 960

Re: What is this?

Thanks, anyone need it? I don't have a turret lathe and probably wouldn't know how to use it if I did!
by Russ T Fender
Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 6
Views: 960

What is this?

I inherited a 13" Clausing lathe from an uncle who was a machinist along with a lot of tooling but one thing in the pile has me stumped. I'm sure someone here can tell me what it is.
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by Russ T Fender
Sun Feb 19, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spotlight bracket
Replies: 6
Views: 931

Re: Spotlight bracket

I have the same light on my '27 and it's well worth the effort to get the piece you need made up. I restored mine but didn't bother with the plating. Works great and the mirror is free of the usual vibration.
by Russ T Fender
Fri Feb 17, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Height of 1910 Touring car?
Replies: 15
Views: 1447

Re: Height of 1910 Touring car?

With the top up my '10 will fit through my 8' garage height but I have to block the garage door up to gain a few inches. It's a tight fit but it works.
by Russ T Fender
Sun Feb 12, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 Model T Timer Source
Replies: 16
Views: 1826

Re: 1909 Model T Timer Source

I ran an early timer on my '10 for years until it started giving me trouble. I switched the cover to take the later timers and never looked back. If someone would reproduce the early timers I would gladly go back but right now my old worn out timer and timing cover are collecting dust on the shelf. ...
by Russ T Fender
Sat Feb 11, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: anyone interested in these?
Replies: 6
Views: 1524

Re: anyone interested in these?

I'm interested in them. I run them in all my early T's. Whats's the deal?
by Russ T Fender
Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Soldering a T gas tank
Replies: 10
Views: 1503

Re: Soldering a T gas tank

The tank on my '10 leaked around the outlet. On the advice of a friend I drained the tank, let it air out and then hooked it up to the exhaust pipe of my modern car and filled it with the fumes for about 15 minutes. I was then able to solder it with my torch without issue. Don't know if I was just l...
by Russ T Fender
Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Idling in neutral for extended times, is it an issue?
Replies: 29
Views: 2363

Re: Idling in neutral for extended times, is it an issue?

On my '10 running the oil line down the side of the block with the steering column was problematic so I ran it down the carburetor side to the oil filler on the timing cover. Using an off the shelf toilet bowl part I extended the filler neck and tapped into it. I can take the cap off and easily see ...
by Russ T Fender
Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: De nåede færgen - Model T?
Replies: 7
Views: 1240

Re: De nåede færgen - Model T?

Draining the hose reminded me of when I was a kid. We has a 1-1/2 hp Champion outboard on a 12' sea skiff and we would drain the hoses at the gas station when they were closed to fuel our trips. We also drained all the empty oil cans for the residue as it was a 2 cycle engine. I don't think that wor...
by Russ T Fender
Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lifting Hooks
Replies: 9
Views: 1684

Re: Lifting Hooks

I spoke to R.V. At Hershey and got on the list for a set. If someone would take over the project I'd be interested and gladly sign any waiver of liability they proffered!
by Russ T Fender
Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windows
Replies: 11
Views: 1221

Re: Windows

I believe that in modern cars the side windows are tempered glass but the windshields are laminated safety glass. I just replaced the glass in my 1930 Plymouth with laminated safety glass all around. It was hard to find someone who will work with that stuff these days but they are out there.
by Russ T Fender
Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB cast iron hot air pipe
Replies: 28
Views: 4169

Re: WTB cast iron hot air pipe

I would like one too
by Russ T Fender
Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: dome light switch location 1922 centerdoor
Replies: 7
Views: 774

Re: dome light switch location 1922 centerdoor

For what it's worth, my '22 Centerdoor has no dome light and it is an original unmolested car.
by Russ T Fender
Tue Jan 10, 2023 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: question about selling a car and payment in cash
Replies: 40
Views: 2958

Re: question about selling a car and payment in cash

Get a wire transfer of federal funds to your account from the buyer. The bank will notify you when the funds have been received and those are good funds available immediately. You can't avoid declaring it unless you get green backs and keep them under your mattress. I am sure you have more than enou...
by Russ T Fender
Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Model T tool I have never seen before
Replies: 10
Views: 1434

Re: A Model T tool I have never seen before

How would that tool work with engine pans?
by Russ T Fender
Sun Jan 08, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Generations of Black Cars
Replies: 8
Views: 1122

Re: Generations of Black Cars

Centerdoors may be roomy but if you're the driver or front passenger seat occupant you have to be a contortionist to get there. I love mine but the older I get the harder it is to get behind the wheel!
by Russ T Fender
Sun Jan 08, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improving Speed on an Improved Car (26,27)
Replies: 34
Views: 2565

Re: Improving Speed on an Improved Car (26,27)

My '27 touring will easily do 40 without any non stock components but I only did it once and, as others have said, I was not comfortable at that speed. If I want to go fast I go modern. I enjoy my T best loping along at 30 or even slower if there's no traffic. For me the plus of an auxiliary transmi...
by Russ T Fender
Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If you got a second T what would it be any why
Replies: 45
Views: 3346

Re: If you got a second T what would it be any why

Not me! Everyone needs a touring car, a runabout, a speedster and a closed car to be ready for anything! Oh and one of each in brass and black. Still missing a TT but have to find the room first!
by Russ T Fender
Sat Jan 07, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Auxiliary Transmission
Replies: 21
Views: 1683

Re: Auxiliary Transmission

I run a Jumbo Planetor. Low, low and intermediate gear but no overdrive. Intermediate gear makes all the difference on hills or running down a bumpy dirt road and the low, low is great for loading into the trailer or pulling stumps! I never drive fast enough to need an overdrive. Auxiliary brakes ar...
by Russ T Fender
Thu Jan 05, 2023 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone use an Akuret oil gauge?
Replies: 12
Views: 1348

Re: Anyone use an Akuret oil gauge?

I cringe at the thought of making a hole in the apron but I also hate getting down and under to check the oil. For me the solution was the Rajo oil check accessory . I have to open the hood to turn on the gas at the carburetor anyway and there it is in plain sight showing my oil level. Wound up with...
by Russ T Fender
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Our 1923 Ford Model T Touring Car "Hazel"
Replies: 4
Views: 835

Re: Our 1923 Ford Model T Touring Car "Hazel"

I believe the music on the second video is "That Red Headed Gal". Great music, great car! Happy Motoring!
by Russ T Fender
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Modern tank for acetylene lights
Replies: 22
Views: 2070

Re: Modern tank for acetylene lights

I've never had a regulator in line. I just crack the tank open a smidge and once the lamps are lit I adjust it accordingly. Just don't open it too much to start. Never had a problem.
by Russ T Fender
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 Speedster windshield
Replies: 10
Views: 1073

Re: 1914 Speedster windshield

You might consider a Cambridge windshield. They work well and you can run with it on or take it off and run without if you want. I had a monocle windshield on my '14 speedster but when my wife was with me she didn't like getting buffeted by the wind or wearing goggles. The solution for us was a Camb...
by Russ T Fender
Wed Dec 28, 2022 9:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Modern tank for acetylene lights
Replies: 22
Views: 2070

Re: Modern tank for acetylene lights

I have my bottle mounted under the floor of my '10. I built a bracket that keeps it at an angle so the valve is at the location it would be if it was offset. Been that way for more than 20 years. Only problem is that the older I get the harder it is to open and close the valve but it's really no wor...
by Russ T Fender
Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1921 Center Door Inoperable Rear Windows
Replies: 3
Views: 633

Re: 1921 Center Door Inoperable Rear Windows

Don' t know where you can find what you need but this is what my original unrestored '22 Centerdoor looks like. The other windows have the latching track set up. The little gadget on the sill is an after market anti rattling device which works well. 9B1C5EBB-5ED4-46E2-A79B-7A111006B431.jpeg 3D804D4F...
by Russ T Fender
Wed Dec 07, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Very interesting 1912 Torpedo FS on FB
Replies: 9
Views: 1108

Re: Very interesting 1912 Torpedo FS on FB

But you'll be able to drive it in California!
by Russ T Fender
Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: demountable front wheels
Replies: 23
Views: 2145

Re: demountable front wheels

You can put 30x3-1/2 demountables of the same style on the front so you will only need one spare mounted on a matching rim. To do that you need new wheels and rims in the front that match what you have in the rear and since the wheels you have in front are 30x3 you will also need new tires. What you...
by Russ T Fender
Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: demountable front wheels
Replies: 23
Views: 2145

Re: demountable front wheels

Does he have split rims? Would think not.
by Russ T Fender
Sun Dec 04, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What years were Trolley Bells used
Replies: 6
Views: 1172

Re: What years were Trolley Bells used

I have one on my '14. The grandkids love it and it's a lot easier to listen to than a Klaxon when the kids insist on using it all the time!
by Russ T Fender
Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Softening old tires
Replies: 9
Views: 1072

Re: Softening old tires

In Florida we just leave them out in the blacktop driveway. On a good day they get almost too hot to handle!
by Russ T Fender
Mon Nov 21, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Impressed with reliability of my 1914
Replies: 19
Views: 1789

Re: Impressed with reliability of my 1914

I drive a T as our second car in Florida weather permitting. I check the gas every morning before I head out and never let it drop below 5 gallons to be on the safe side. The more you use them the better they run!
by Russ T Fender
Sat Nov 19, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brakes on a Touring
Replies: 12
Views: 1392

Re: Brakes on a Touring

I use the Rocky Mtn. Brakes and once set up right have not had to adjust them often. If you set them up so that the brake band is still operational the issue with reverse is no problem. Mine are set up so that with a little extra pressure on the brake pedal the brake band kicks in and stops the car ...
by Russ T Fender
Tue Nov 15, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Remove hogshead or engine?
Replies: 24
Views: 1764

Re: Remove hogshead or engine?

Pull the engine! It's a lot easier on your back and depending on what you find you might have to pull it in any event!
by Russ T Fender
Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Heading to the World Series
Replies: 3
Views: 752

Re: Heading to the World Series

I count 20 people on that poor old T. Seems like overloading them was a favorite passtime!
by Russ T Fender
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thoughts on rebuilding a 1910 engine
Replies: 12
Views: 1336

Re: Thoughts on rebuilding a 1910 engine

Pat I think you are right about running a later power plant in place of an open valve block. My '10 is by far my favorite car and I use it often. Unfortunately, since dodging the bullet with my two piece crank event I find that worrying about another failure is taking a lot of the fun out of driving...
by Russ T Fender
Tue Oct 18, 2022 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Thoughts on rebuilding a 1910 engine
Replies: 12
Views: 1336

Re: Thoughts on rebuilding a 1910 engine

After the original crank on my '10 broke between #1 and #2 cylinders I replaced it with an EE crank but I would have gone with a Skat crank if they had been available at the time. I went with aluminum pistons and light rods otherwise everything is stock except, of course, for the valves and hardened...
by Russ T Fender
Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: spotted lanternfly
Replies: 7
Views: 1278

Re: spotted lanternfly

They were at Hershey last year too and are spreading east. Miserable little creatures and they are pretty damn fast. Must have killed almost 100 of them this year at Hershey over in the Orange field.
by Russ T Fender
Fri Sep 30, 2022 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Free start
Replies: 13
Views: 1260

Re: Free start

I get them often on all my T's, even starting cold. Oddly, they almost never fail to start on their own when there are people waiting to see me start them with the crank! It's almost as if they are toying with me.
by Russ T Fender
Wed Sep 14, 2022 4:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tennessee DMV problems with 1909 T
Replies: 22
Views: 2290

Re: Tennessee DMV problems with 1909 T

Dan I will do that as soon as I get back down to Florida. Thanks
by Russ T Fender
Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tennessee DMV problems with 1909 T
Replies: 22
Views: 2290

Re: Tennessee DMV problems with 1909 T

Dan, if only I had known. I wonder if I could get a corrected title if I went to him? It's been a long time since I moved to Florida and titled my cars there but it still annoys me!