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Jonah D'Avella

Ok! sounds like i have my work cut out for me! first, i do have some experience with machining, i am going to school for metal fabrication and have completed 2 classes in manual machining, i considered machining the head, but there doesn't seem to be much material there to machine, i worry about com...

Jonah D'Avella

ok. any good ways to clean the carbon off? and yes, it is a z head, I just cant afford a pruss head at the moment.

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are these high compression pistons?

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They don’t seem like the normal domed top high compression pistons, what could be wrong?

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Pics of piston

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Comparing the pistons to an old one i have, it looks like the taper extends a bit more than on the old one. could they be high compression pistons?

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I got a new high compression head, and when I put it on without a gasket, the pistons hit the head, are my pistons taller than stock or something? I thought they looked normal. They lift the head about a eight of an inch.

Jonah D'Avella

Thank you all for the advice! Just sold them!

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Eingine sold Muncie is 300 with extra set of wheels

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What are some big things that I could look for to help determine a fair price? Thank y’all for the help!

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I have 3 engines I am trying to sell, any idea what a fair price is?

I tried to post some pics, I don’t know if they will come through, they all spin, and are mostly complete but don’t run

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Email me for pics

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asking 375 for the muncie and a bunch of extra gears for it

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I have a collection of Model T parts that I am looking to sell, I’m moving soon and it will be difficult to store them. I plan to come to the swap meet in Virginia this year and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in any of these parts or possibly all of them! Either respond here or via em...

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I checked and they looke to be the same length, but the threads are different lengths. I cleaned and ran a tap through all the holes

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My head bolts are different lengths, is that ok?

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I am putting a new head gasket on my t and I had a few questions:

1. What order do I tighten them in?

2. How much do I tighten them?

3. Do I put anything on the head gasket before installation?

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It was running fantasticly with excellent compression before. I don't plan to put more than 1 or 2 hundred miles on it a year. And yes, I don't have the time or resources to rebuild it at this time. Also, does anyone have a set of used acceptable newer style valves they would sell? I'll put an add i...

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thankfully the valves sick out, and look good, I plan to lap them though. How does the scoring on the cylinder wall look?

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What do you mean by valve seats?

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Only one I have now, will get some more when I get home.

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Also, there is some scoring on the cylinder wall. Is that a problem?

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Thanks for the advice! Where is the least expensive place to get valves? Langs has them for 9 dollars apiece.

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Just pulled the head for the first time, does this look bad?

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Although I am coming to Luray this year, I don't have enough parts to sell to justify buying a space, and I was wondering if a vendor at luray would be willing to sell me a small portion of their space so I can put a four foot table in it? Should have posted this alot earlier, just plumb forgot with...

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I sure wish the dollar was backed by something solid like the good old days when you could trade in your bill for gold.

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If you are referring to the 90% silver dollar coins, I have collected a dozen or so.

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When I go through a drive through in my T, I usually pay in 2 dollar bills and half dollars. The reactions can get pretty amusing. Anyways, I was at the dollar general not 30 min ago, and handed the cashier 2 two-dollar-bills. She wanted to keep them and asked the manager how she could do that. The ...

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Brilliant! That is an unfortunately accurate representation of the US now.

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I would like to buy these, I already sent you an email and p.m. please call me at the number I sent.

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Still looking

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Who is Howard Thompson? I somehow have his card and don't know were I got it.

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I got my ticket, maybe I will get lucky!

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still looking, i am located in northeast tn

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My two cents on what it takes to use an aluminum radiator ,all I did is move the output and input spouts andmove the mounting tabs lower, and put on a dowel attach to the steel rod to attach the cowel. And I learned how to weld aluminum that day too! A man at my church is a professional welder and w...

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I have had a lot of success with my aluminum radiator, give me a holler if you decided to get one and I'll let you know what I did to make it work.just shoot me an email at my email address below.

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Also,I didn't know that and made one man top irons before 1926!

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Thank you all so much for your help! Now that I have acertained that the rusty ones are not 26 27 touring one-man top iron's, I'll continue my search. thank you!

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I am trying to obtain a set of top irons for my 26/27 touring. I have located a set, but they look different than another set i saw. Any ideas what i am missing? or are there different variations of the one man top for the improved touring?

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Sorry, not selling, wanting to buy (WTB)

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WTB '26-'27 touring top bows/irons

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What have your experiences with marvel's mystery oil been?

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I will give you 5bucks and a rusty rear axle housing for it.. Free shiping, right?

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If anyone is interested in going to lunch on Friday, let me know, call me at4239003544

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I am, but I will not be able to help since I am as clueless as you are.

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Just asking, with the spark advance all the. way up, is it even possible for it to backfire?

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Clean as a whistle andcoated with a thin layer of oil

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So i pulled the oil pan to see what was under there and when i went to put it back on , i realized that there were 3 bolts about a quarter inch longer than the rest. Where do they do?

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I am using an older version of the ecct

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I just adjust the carburetor and when I gave it a 1/4 turn on mag, after choking it for two turns, it started right up!

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ok, thanks

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So no need to take off the oil pan cover?

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I once made the mistake of cranking a hot engine with the spark and gas in idling position. due to the advice of experenced model ters, i had made sure to always have good hand and arm position so that that time when it started runnning backwards, spining the crank like a windmil, i didnt get a brok...

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The oil pan on my touring hasn't been removed for at least 40 years, should i drain the oil and take it off and then clean up in there?

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Is there any problem with some black residue and junk when i look through the spark plug hole?

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Posting a few random questions this evening, What is the proper gap for the spark plug?

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Or maybe an early breakfast friday or saturday?

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DHort wrote: ↑
Sun May 08, 2022 7:38 pm
Tells me that everything is working good including your mag. That you probably have everything set correctly or close to it. That now you can have some fun since you have a reliable T.

Indeed! i sure am glad to get back on the road!

Jonah D'Avella

Wait until someone asks you to demonstrate cranking! You will turn on the key and get a free start. Or you will crank and crank and no start. Finally use the starter and it starts right up. They usually crank start fine if you are alone or with someone in the family or close friends, but if a stran...

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JohnM wrote: ↑
Sun May 08, 2022 6:42 pm
That's great Jonah! They seem to run better when they are driven regularly. (Hint, hint)

I unfortanuntly haven't driven it for the last 6 months, mainly due to an elusive electrical problem that is grounding my coils.

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Original Smith wrote: ↑
Sun May 08, 2022 7:11 pm
Why not try using the starter? It's a lot easier!

Not as fun, and plus, neither my starter or generator works.

Jonah D'Avella

Wait until someone asks you to demonstrate cranking! You will turn on the key and get a free start. Or you will crank and crank and no start. Finally use the starter and it starts right up. They usually crank start fine if you are alone or with someone in the family or close friends, but if a stran...

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As I did my 100 miles checkup on my t, I decided to adjust my coils and clean my pluggs.. Now my car usually starts in a few pulls with a little choke on bat, but never could hand start on mag. After the previously mentioned adjustments, it started so well on bar that I thought I'd try mag. So I set...

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I am probably overprepared, but my list is as follows: standard socket set 2 modern crescent wrenches 2 antique large adjustable wrenches 10 feet of coper wire medium flat head screw driver small flat head screw driver medium Philips head screw driver a phone charging brick and phone some standard s...

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Would anyone be interested in going for around an hour drive around Luray sometime on the 13 or 14, possibly grabbing some ice-cream on our way?

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they work great until the swivels start getting gummed up, but some penetrateing oil fixes it

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Okay, so I am completely baffled. A few weeks ago my Magneto completely stopped working even though it is still out putting power. I think somehow it is grounded but I don't know why it is still out putting power then. Any thoughts? I have tested everything I know to do with a voltmeter.

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ok, so i locked up the rear wheels using the service brake. i avoid major roads and use my breaks only if i am coming to a complete stop.

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Just saying, my bands haven't been changed for at least 40 years

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So I I have been planning to install some Rocky mountain breaks in my car. Recently I found out an interesting problem. My original brakes have so much stopping power I can lock up the rear wheels. Would a better upgrade be to get wider Wheels? Mabey Chevy ones?
Also, I dont have an aux transmission.

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Mr Scott, I will.

Mr Simmering, email sent.

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I have been told, in my short 1.75 years of model Ting, that it is virtually impossible to start an unrestored eingine on mag. But recently I have heard of quite a few folks that were able to. So, what is the case?

Jonah D'Avella

Is there anyone in or near kingsport TN with a HCCT tester who could help me adjust my coils? I would be glad to reimburse them for their time and use of machine.

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So, should I put one of those thermostat things in?

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Why would I want it to run hotter? The top is about 170 to 185

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Over the last few months, I have been troubleshooting my radiator. When I was driving it beforehand, it started constantly boiling over after about 5 or 10 minutes of driving. Most of the tubes were filled up with rust and other junk. I took it to a radiator shop and he did the best he could but cou...

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Erik, what does Magnaflux mean?

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Still confused on the diamond thing though

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My eingine is a November 26 as marked on blocks and car was around then too being a wooden wheeled.

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I have a 26 eingine, does that mean that they would not fit?

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What is the different crank years?

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Alitle confused, why would it be bad on an original crankshaft?

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Ok, the bottom pipe is almost always to hot to hold at around 150 or 170. It just empties itself within 10 miles of easyish driving in 80 degree weather

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What do you all think about crankshaft counterweights?
Are they easier on your eingine by elemenating some vibration, or to they put too much weight on the shaft? I will be curious to see what you all think!

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Ok, when I fill it to the top, it lowers until I can see the tubes in about 10 miles.

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If my radiator is clogged up, is that what causes an overflow? Does the lack of flow through the radiator make it to a builds up in the top tank and over flows through the overflow tube?

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If it wont clear out, how much is a new radiator for a 26?

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Ok, thanks

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Thanks for the advice, I think I left out alittle pertanent info: it is a flat tube radiator, I have reverse flushed it with a very hi volume hose but it still wont clear. Does the bottom tank solder off?

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A new one was just put up near me. I had to drive through it on my way home from the dmv in my T from getting my licence.

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Now I know why my radiator wasn't working, 60% of the tubes are filled with rust and junk. Any tips for getting it out?

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Balance shaft?

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Ok, thank you all! Are there any other fans I can install with a steeper pitch? would that even help?

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So coke and water? Withor without running?

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And what about Simple Green? also, could i run a 25/75 mix of concentrated Simple green and water for an hour or two?

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how effective is evaporust at cleaning out a block?

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I have a 26 touring as well with the same problem let me know if you figure out the problem.

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how would i check tention?

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what does a thermostat look like?

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Should I get magnetic blinkers? If so what type? And will they stay on with with vibration?

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