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by vping
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Everything quit
Replies: 9
Views: 453

Re: Everything quit

speedytinc wrote:
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:52 pm
Battery load tester.
No car owner should be without one.
Recommendations on which one to get?
by vping
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reading the tea leaves
Replies: 15
Views: 648

Re: Reading the tea leaves

All makes sense.

No water pump or oiler to my knowledge.
by vping
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reading the tea leaves
Replies: 15
Views: 648

Re: Reading the tea leaves

I did and she fired right up. Pulled it in and out of the garage under her own power. Quickest seasoning Awakening of and off my cars. Looking forward to taking it on the road soon..
by vping
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your Model T in March?
Replies: 33
Views: 1925

Re: What have you done to your Model T in March?

So it's not what I did to my T in March. It's easy I didn't do. I didn't push it in and out of the garage!
by vping
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reading the tea leaves
Replies: 15
Views: 648

Re: Reading the tea leaves

I think it rained like 3-4" today. Lots of flooding. Not the greatest driving condition for my test drive.
by vping
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Allan wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:58 pm
Vincent, Muriel is even closer!
Allan from down under.
Love it!! Muriel it is.
by vping
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reading the tea leaves
Replies: 15
Views: 648

Re: Reading the tea leaves

RVA23T wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:37 pm
At idle I would expect to see soot. I would drive it and look at them after about 40 or 50 miles of cruising speed. they most likely will not all look the same but it should be less soot.
Kinda figured this might be that case. My MGs do not like to idle and really love to stretch their legs.
by vping
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Oh I got "him" fired up again and he's a happy chap. The reason it's a him? Well, if anyone has followed my posts, the PO store muriatic acid under the car and really buggered up one quadrant of the car. I decided to call my T, Murray as in murrayatic acid! Lol!
by vping
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reading the tea leaves
Replies: 15
Views: 648

Re: Reading the tea leaves

I can't wait. It's been pouring here on long Island and I have a few more things to work out suspension-wise before I venture out. Within a week or two, I'm sure I'll be taking that first drive.
by vping
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reading the tea leaves
Replies: 15
Views: 648

Re: Reading the tea leaves

Finally, got it running. All electrical issues worked out and it starts almost immediately. I had it idling for about 15-20 minutes to bring it up to temp. Other than a few small oil leaks, I'm chuffed. Timing lever was about 6 clicks out, throttle was all the way up at it's shower speed. Please le...
by vping
Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Reading the tea leaves
Replies: 15
Views: 648

Reading the tea leaves

Finally, got it running. All electrical issues worked out and it starts almost immediately. I had it idling for about 15-20 minutes to bring it up to temp. Other than a few small oil leaks, I'm chuffed. Timing lever was about 6 clicks out, throttle was all the way up at it's shower speed. Please let...
by vping
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
Replies: 54
Views: 2070

Re: What's your MODERN? :)

The '04 Expy is a great machine. I just hit 170,000 2 days ago. Hope we get many more!
by vping
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Replies: 229
Views: 18159

Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II

RVA23T wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:23 pm
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I mentioned this to my wife the other day. The looks I got....!
by vping
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Are the adapters to reduce the size?
by vping
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What can I use for the sealer for the 27 sediment bowl
Replies: 16
Views: 638

Re: What can I use for the sealer for the 27 sediment bowl

I used blue hylomar. No leaks to report.
by vping
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Haven't had it running long enough to determine that yet. It's something for me to think about once I do get it on the road.
by vping
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Would love one of those. Nice to hang on the wall and if it did different sized plugs, very handy too. Currently in the car are Champion 25. I have another set of those as a spare but one of the 4 is a 2 piece style and has a different tip. Screenshot_20240318-184847_Gallery.jpg I also have a set of...
by vping
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firing order
Replies: 20
Views: 732

Re: Firing order

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote:
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:55 am
vping wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:20 pm
Gotcha. I have some wire swapping to do.
That's not what Keith was suggesting to do.
Agreed. It was a duh moment. I did get it running and it runs very well.
by vping
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Charlie B in N.J. wrote:
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:11 am
You repeatedly mention cleaning the plugs. Of what exactly? Excess fuel or soot or what?
Cleaned of anything on them so that I had a clear baseline. I can definitely eliminate the plugs and spark. I'm getting fuel, just too much which will be addressed later.
by vping
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Did you reset your float level after replacing the needle & seat? Just going by what I'm seeing in your pic, it appears that the little tab that pushes on the needle is bent down kind of far. If that's true, it would cause your flooding problem. Roughly speaking, the needle should seat when the top...
by vping
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Needle and seat replaced and it fired right up. Carb flooded with gas though and not sure why. When it ran because I had no gas issues.. Then the Needle stuck. Now new needle and it's acting like the float has sunk. This is the float I have. I had it floating in a bowl of mineral spirits. I'll try a...
by vping
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firing order
Replies: 20
Views: 732

Re: Firing order

Didn't swap a thing and I was finally able to get it re-started. It runs great and there's still things to do.
by vping
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firing order
Replies: 20
Views: 732

Re: Firing order

Gotcha. I have some wire swapping to do.
by vping
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firing order
Replies: 20
Views: 732

Re: Firing order

Additional info. Picture taken standing next to the passenger fender so #3 is closest to radiator.
by vping
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firing order
Replies: 20
Views: 732

Firing order

So I was looking at pictures on the cars for sale forum and noticed the firing order. I questioned it if was 1342 and was informed it's 1243. So I took another look at my car and the picture below is what I have. I noticed the other cars #1 is where my #3 is. I did not wire the car and this could ex...
by vping
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: canceled ad
Replies: 9
Views: 1764

Re: 1922 Touring in Excellent Condition

Thanks. Time for me to start a new post....
by vping
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: canceled ad
Replies: 9
Views: 1764

Re: 1922 Touring in Excellent Condition

Need some quick edumacation on firing order. I thought Ts were 1342. I'm seeing 1243. Please advise.
by vping
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD-TWO PAIR OF RADIUS RODS-SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 420

Re: SOLD-TWO PAIR OF RADIUS RODS-SOLD

Cool. Thanks for letting me know Tim.
by vping
Mon Mar 11, 2024 8:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD-TWO PAIR OF RADIUS RODS-SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 420

Re: FS: TWO PAIR OF RADIUS RODS

Would these fit a 25 Tudor? Wouldn't mind a shipping quote to NY 11735.
by vping
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

So I definitely have spark. I redid some the wiring. Inside of the cap, was a female lead from the points. Through the hole in the side of the distributor body was a wire from the capacitor and another lead from the coil. These bare wires were pushed into the female connector, smashed closed and ele...
by vping
Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

I understand your point now. Initially I thought, "..of course I have spark, it ran"

You're asking if I have spark NOW, that it doesn't start!. 😂.

I'll definitely be checking that this weekend if I have time.
by vping
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be double checking the next chance I get.
by vping
Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wtb front fender brackets
Replies: 2
Views: 259

Re: Wtb front fender brackets

Can you share a pic? I'm not trying to move in on the deal but I noticed brackets under the cart that look like fender brackets and they are quite rusty.
by vping
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Cool. I also had a little time to do some research and Bosch 009 distributor replacement parts are a plenty on the interwebs.
by vping
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

RajoRacer wrote:
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:10 am
Appears to be an older Bill Rader distributor set-up - uses a Bosch 009. Does it utilize a "bell crank" assembly for spark advance ? Meaning 2 spark
rods & a bell crank ?


Point gap 018 - .020 - with a distributor ignition, I run my plugs at .032 - .035.
Is this a bell crank, 2 rods?
by vping
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

Did you do the old tried & true screwdriver from spark plug to the head test for spark to verify distributor is putting out spark? I see a possibility of an issue with the condenser wire being in contact with the high voltage wires and having high voltage leak from the plug/coil wires to the open/e...
by vping
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

speedytinc wrote:
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:16 pm
Did you check the points condition & setting?
Good question. The points were clean, new never used. What the gap should be is not known to me. Recommendations?
by vping
Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Re: Spark plugs

See pic. What kind of wires are these and how do I check condenser. Coil checked out ok. Dizzy, points, cap...all installed before I got the car and all were 100% new. Old champion plugs with brass tops, 1 insulator cracked. I'll try the Champion 25s I have. Choking carb, check. Gas is coming out an...
by vping
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark plugs
Replies: 42
Views: 2337

Spark plugs

I hope this question does not spark any issues about looking in the archives. A search did not give me the answers I was looking for. Starter and charging issues resolved, the T started and ran great. Since it has not run in many years, I decided to let it run for awhile and warm up and it did great...
by vping
Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It runs ... just poorly on magneto
Replies: 8
Views: 289

Re: It runs ... just poorly on magneto

Got it. Ok so far so good then. I think I ran out of gas now because it won't start lol. Thanks for all of your help
by vping
Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It runs ... just poorly on magneto
Replies: 8
Views: 289

Re: It runs ... just poorly on magneto

Thanks for all the responses and patience John. Explain that last sentence please. Can I run on just battery?
by vping
Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It runs ... just poorly on magneto
Replies: 8
Views: 289

Re: It runs ... just poorly on magneto

I'm running a dizzy. Does that change anything?
by vping
Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It runs ... just poorly on magneto
Replies: 8
Views: 289

Re: It runs ... just poorly on magneto

Yeah I read that somewhere. Exactly how do I check? 1 lead to pick up and 1 to ground?

Also what if I only have a digital meter?
by vping
Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It runs ... just poorly on magneto
Replies: 8
Views: 289

It runs ... just poorly on magneto

Starter problems solved by cleaning and adding a ground strap. Starts and runs great, and I can rev up rpms and sounds good. When I switch to magneto it runs poorly and when I rev the rpms, it sputters. I cleaned the mag pickup which did have fuzz on it and jiggled ignition key (no change) and it st...
by vping
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bringing home your Model T
Replies: 28
Views: 1782

Re: Bringing home your Model T

December 26th 2023
by vping
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Tractor Talk
Replies: 145
Views: 13173

Re: Tractor Talk

I'm glad this got bumped up to the top. Always wanted a tractor to work on and restore. I'm sure by the time I get to the end of reading this thread, I'll have one lol?
by vping
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
Replies: 54
Views: 2070

Re: What's your MODERN? :)

14 Focus ST - 50,000 mi. Loads of fun!
04 Expy - 170,000 mi. Still going strong.
I also have 7 British hobby cars to keep me busy.
by vping
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

...and not only does the starter work....

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xz631jaa45kTVxa97
by vping
Sat Feb 17, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

Just so y'all know the bushing is stepped bronze.
by vping
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

My brush plate actually looks fairly clean.
by vping
Sat Feb 17, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

Last week went well-ish. I put everything back together and it cranked strongly a few times and then it was back to really slowly. I took it all apart again and double checked everything in case I missed something. I checked the starter components for continuity and functionality and all seemed well...
by vping
Sat Feb 10, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

I took the starter apart and there's corrosion on the brushes and end of the commutator. Cleaned, reassembled and spun up nicely on the bench. Switch was also taken apart and it took was corroded. I put it all back together in the morning and should be able to fire it up.
by vping
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

Going to do some more testing this morning.

When I go to reassemble I'll have issues with the key as it's very loose. Can I pean it to make it larger for a tight fit in the slot?
by vping
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Have You Done to Your Model T in February?
Replies: 35
Views: 2679

Re: What Have You Done to Your Model T in February?

Removed carpets, driver's seat, gas tank and starter. Determined to get it running Saturday.
by vping
Thu Feb 08, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

I'll put it in the vice.

I put a voltmeter across the terminals of the starter switch. When engaged, voltage drops from 6.3 to 5.0 of not less. Must be lots of resistance that and not putting full power to the starter.

Once I bench test the starter, I'll remove the switch.
by vping
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

Can I hook a battery to the starter directly and see if she spins on the bench?
by vping
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS Sediment bowls
Replies: 2
Views: 274

Re: FS Sediment bowls

I'll take your best one. PM me the deets please and I'll send the $40.
by vping
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

Pics below.
by vping
Wed Feb 07, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

So here's the update. When I depress the starter button, volts drop from 6.3 to 5.0. Ground strap is clean, clean and has continuity. Starter has some issues but not sure what it means. Both bolts were loose and the lock tabs were not peened down. The key was just sitting loose on the shaft. Someone...
by vping
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6 Volt Battery Size
Replies: 34
Views: 1347

Re: 6 Volt Battery Size

Not sure if this is group 1 or not. The she one, (dead) was in my car when I got it so I just picked up a new one. It is a B attery G roup S ize 1 battery 20240128_190110.jpg -- -- If one has a battery box like this - size matters The box lid allows for a bit more height 206269.jpg Is there suppose...
by vping
Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

More great info! Thanks so much. Where should I start looking for the ground wire on a 25 Tudor?
by vping
Sun Feb 04, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

Yep John. The switch is getting warm. with the corrosion issues, I think pulling starter and checking grounds is in order.
by vping
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 14
Views: 634

Re: Oil change

Thanks for the advice. I've started checking those items already and more questions on the way. Which book is said chat in?
by vping
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Re: Slow starter

6v for sure. The battery I removed was replaced with the same make and model. I cleaned the terminals on the starter and starter switch as well as cleaned the cable ends. The cable is quite hefty.
by vping
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slow starter
Replies: 45
Views: 1986

Slow starter

Not me, my starter :D So other than the gas tank woes, I have a new fully charged battery and spark at the plugs. Issue is the starter is really, really slow as in 1 rotation every 2 seconds. I can easily spin the motor with the hand crank. I'm assuming it's not in gear because it's not lurching for...
by vping
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 14
Views: 634

Re: Oil change

Oh and the owner had both the engine and trans rebuilt in the mid ninties. Car has not driven since roughly 2001.
by vping
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing gas tank
Replies: 6
Views: 427

Re: Removing gas tank

I figured it out and then the fun began. Initially, I added a quart of acetone while the tank was still in the car. It was a pain in the butt trying not to spill on the paint which I asked about pulling it out. When I drained the acetone it was the color of stout beer. I added some gas to rinse. Yuc...
by vping
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 14
Views: 634

Re: Oil change

Thanks. I have taken out the floor boards to with on the gas tank so I'll check the trans cover and look inside. More to follow.
by vping
Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 14
Views: 634

Oil change

One of the first things I did was an oil change. Drained, filled with 4 quarts of new oil and then opened the top drain tap. Was surprised that a full quart drained out. Is this normal? The T is on level ground. Also, am I supposed to pull up the floors, open up the trans cover and pour a quart all ...
by vping
Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing gas tank
Replies: 6
Views: 427

Re: Removing gas tank

Thanks everyone. I took another look and don't see flange or screws so I'm going to opt for leaving it in place. I added some gas, shook the car and will drain soon. I'll keep doing that until it seems clear enough to start it.
by vping
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Conversation Pieces - T Frames
Replies: 17
Views: 1063

Re: Conversation Pieces - T Frames

Trying not to hijack the thread. My wife and I found this in the woods a few years ago while hiking. Any clue to what it is? Sorry if I posted this already.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/HQtgZhJG2An4grJP6
by vping
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing gas tank
Replies: 6
Views: 427

Re: Removing gas tank

Bump. Starting early in the garage today and hoping for some tips.
by vping
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing gas tank
Replies: 6
Views: 427

Removing gas tank

25 Tudor. Small square tank under driver's seat. Seems like it should be straight forward to remove. Why can't I find the bolts underneath? Do I need to remove the seat first? I also can't see how to do that. Before I start ripping up the carpet, I'll take advice. I have a quart of acetone in it and...
by vping
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sale pending Taps used
Replies: 18
Views: 811

Re: Taps used

🤔 tempting...
by vping
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Distributor and coil, vs. Coil boxes and timer
Replies: 38
Views: 1583

Re: Distributor and coil, vs. Coil boxes and timer

Response from the real Steve Jelf? 😃 I'm in your corner. Most all of my classics run a stock ignition with points over more modern pertronix. I've had less problems. If I could put it back to coil boxes, I would. It's already set up for dizzy so I'll give it a shot. If I run into problems, I'll swit...
by vping
Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 571
Views: 136158

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

I may do the front end this weekend. I noticed, the Rust-Oleum Farm paint. Can you comment on how it compares to the appliance and the regular gloss black? Drying, curing, leveling....
by vping
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sale pending Taps used
Replies: 18
Views: 811

Re: Taps used

A lifetime of taps, including gifting then to friends.
by vping
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Distributor and coil, vs. Coil boxes and timer
Replies: 38
Views: 1583

Re: Distributor and coil, vs. Coil boxes and timer

I have a quart of acetone in the tank and it looks like it's working on the varnish. Once I fill it with fresh gas, I should be able to crank her over.
by vping
Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Distributor and coil, vs. Coil boxes and timer
Replies: 38
Views: 1583

Re: Distributor and coil, vs. Coil boxes and timer

Thanks. At least it'll give me a chance at figuring it out once I do go to start it. So far, wiring looks good, plugs look good, cap is new, carb is clean as is gas line. Last week, I cleaned up the sediment bowl so that's all clear.
by vping
Wed Jan 31, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Distributor and coil, vs. Coil boxes and timer
Replies: 38
Views: 1583

Re: Distributor and coil, vs. Coil boxes and timer

If I was installing a coil and distributor from scratch, does anyone have written instructions on how to do so? Just so I can see if the PO installed them correctly.
by vping
Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6 Volt Battery Size
Replies: 34
Views: 1347

Re: 6 Volt Battery Size

Not sure if this is group 1 or not. The she one, (dead) was in my car when I got it so I just picked up a new one.
by vping
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: various accessories
Replies: 2
Views: 408

Re: FS: various accessories

Email/PM sent
by vping
Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Double stamped wrench
Replies: 13
Views: 803

Re: Double stamped wrench

Yep, it's a 1917 wrench (part number, not year). It probably got double struck when it was forged, like a double die coin. I just hope it didn't happen because a new person at Moore or Herbrand (or whoever was making these for Ford) was slow, and he didn't get his fingers out of the way of the die ...
by vping
Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where's Waldo err Ford
Replies: 11
Views: 666

Re: Where's Waldo err Ford

Mopar_man wrote:
Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:27 pm
Found this one today. Love finding them.

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...... Runs out to garage to check wishbone....
by vping
Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where's Waldo err Ford
Replies: 11
Views: 666

Where's Waldo err Ford

This is fun. Every time I take a part off to de-rust, clean and re paint, I find a logo. I'm sure y'all know we're they are and this is a great treasure hunt for me.
by vping
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:41 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS 1926 roadster body
Replies: 23
Views: 2641

Re: FS 1926 roadster body

Nice. I wouldn't get a decent rebuildable roller just to part out only to keep the rims. I really need 2 or 3 - 21" split rims. The ones on my car worked for the PO for over 30 years but the car is nice enough that I'd like to try and find better of i can swing it. Let me know if available. Just th...
by vping
Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS 1926 roadster body
Replies: 23
Views: 2641

Re: FS 1926 roadster body

Nice. I wouldn't get a decent rebuildable roller just to part out only to keep the rims.

I really need 2 or 3 - 21" split rims. The ones on my car worked for the PO for over 30 years but the car is nice enough that I'd like to try and find better of i can swing it. Let me know if available.
by vping
Thu Jan 25, 2024 3:25 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS 1926 roadster body
Replies: 23
Views: 2641

Re: FS 1926 roadster body

If that roller behind the body was available, I'd get it for the wheels. From what little I see, they're straight!! Lol
by vping
Wed Jan 24, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims
Replies: 16
Views: 454

Re: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims

I just went out and checked again. We have 2 Chevy rims and 3 Ford. The rim my son and I just refinished, is the one pictured and was drilled for a Ford valve stem location and the hole welded shut. We were wondering why and this answers our questioning it. Still on the hunt for new Ford rims and th...
by vping
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims
Replies: 16
Views: 454

Re: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims

Interesting. So I just looked and I have the one pictured, 2 with a vertical "Hayes" on the left side of the lugs, and 2 others with no brand that I can see. The spare is decent as is the 1 we refinished and the other 3 are going to take a lot of work. So I'm looking for 3 or 4, 21" split rims close...
by vping
Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims
Replies: 16
Views: 454

Re: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims

Dan Hatch wrote:
Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:13 am
That’s a Chevy rim. Works ok, but started life on a Chevy.
Mine or the one "Kelsey Hayes" pic higher up in the thread?
by vping
Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS 1926 roadster body
Replies: 23
Views: 2641

Re: FS 1926 roadster body

This and a $500 chassis gets you most of a car.
by vping
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tires
Replies: 9
Views: 650

Re: tires

106 is too expensive?

I posted on another thread of the 450 475 21 would be good replacements for 4.50/4.50 - 21. Does anyone know?
by vping
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims
Replies: 16
Views: 454

Re: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims

A close up
by vping
Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims
Replies: 16
Views: 454

Re: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims

Here's one finished.
by vping
Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims
Replies: 16
Views: 454

Re: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims

Mine say Hayes across the top above the hole. I assumed they were referred to as Kelsey Hayes.

So if they are just Hayes, that's what I'm looking for.
by vping
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims
Replies: 16
Views: 454

WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims

Please email pics and price.
by vping
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire Size
Replies: 0
Views: 165

Tire Size

The tires on my T show "The Lester Tire Co. 4.40/4.50-21" on the sidewall. They have no real signs of wear or cracking and are probably old.

I found new tires that are listed as 450/475-21. Will these work?
by vping
Sun Jan 21, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wheel studs
Replies: 7
Views: 368

Re: Wheel studs

Gutentite!