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My copy made it to south central Jersey on January 6th

Good morning Dan, what type of repair are you looking for on this meter. Would it be electrical?, Would it be restoring the container that the meter is in?

Frank, the day that Jay took that video he had put in more than a full day of volunteering and work, too bad the video had shown the tiredness and stress from that day.

Good morning Gene, we received our issue in yesterday's mail.

Would anyone have any photos for Aleesa ???

This may help :

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=ed ... BasicHover.

John : You are entitled to take your rest after your hospital stay.... You are one of the lucky ones. Bob J.

Ford had great respect for Edison

Almost 10 years ago, George Mills and I installed a set of NOS Edison number 14 spark plugs in the 1922 touring car at the Glenmont estate of Edison's in West Orange New Jersey. Gap was checked at 0.025", and and runs great on battery and magneto. If there ever is another Saint Patrick's parade in W...

Happy birthday !!!!

yup SCOTT ....... motorcycle oil , 10 W 40 , for four cycle engines. Damn, the same as the Model T engine with the same oil lubricating the engine AND transmission . We have used Mobil One Motorcycle Oil (synthetic ) for almost 20 years as recommended by Fred Houston, our past president of the MTFCA...

Has anyone contacted Dean Yoder for his comments and/or experience with motorcycle oil for the Model T engine?

Mistake ******

www.ledlight.com .

Bill: Looking at www.ledlights.com will see replacement led bulbs for the negative ground tail and stop light bulbs.... plus offerings for negative ground headlight bulbs.

Barbara, a thoughtful Christmas blessing to you and the family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers..... everyday.

Kevin: I do not drive coast to coast, but I do use 10-W-40 Mobil One synthetic oil in the '26 Runabout.... Dripps ?? will happen with any oil. Sealed locations will hold back dripps.

Jay & Barbara at dedication of new Richmond, Indiana MTFCA Museum......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M_wMKuA62k.

Bill : I am aware of two types of LED headlight bulbs available to fit Model T negative ground systems. Which ever one is used, I found a video with installation info for a Model A Ford that will help with Model T Ford installation and focus adjustments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nXfpvrlQW4. ...

Merry Christmas Charlie and all Forum... As far as my modern car I really don't have to experiment I just have to read my owner's manual and go by the manufacturers express the use of the oil that has to be used. Same thing applies if I bought a new motorcycle today I'd have to read the owner's manu...

After reading all these responses, I wonder how many Model T owners choose motorcycle oil to be in there cars.... No intention of pushing this type of oil, just curious to find out amongst owners who really appreciate an oil that will help their model T.

Jay and Barbara at the old museum......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFiXv5OWthg.

http://www.logolites.com/products/led-headlights/.

better work

www.ledlight.com

www.logolite.com

Two companies that supply bulbs.

My cell made prior info mistakes, my apology.

www logolites.com

Duhh.... www logolites.com.

..... www logolites.com. ..... Correct link.

.... www.logolights.com. ...

www logolights.com. and. www.ledlight.com. are the two manufacturers known to me

Important item is that they have stock on their bulbs and they haven't really run out of bulbs to send out. On the other hand, there could be delays with any shipper whether it be US post office, UPS, or any other company due to holiday traffic. I hope you do get your bulbs quick ly. If you would ju...

Bill, for the brief time he did have 6 volts applied to that bulb with the terminals reversed I'm sure it did not harm the bulb.

Obituary for Jay Gordon Klehfoth CENTERVILLE, Ind. – Jay Gordon Klehfoth, age 75, of Centerville, Indiana, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his home. Born and raised in Richmond, Indiana, Jay graduated from Richmond High School in 1963. He attended Purdue University and graduated f...

Funeral Home website links for Jay Klehfoth.....

https://www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com/ob ... -Klehfoth/.

https://www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com/.

Noah.... That's a great picture of Susan that you posted, and thank you for your heartfelt reminisces.

Oops, she has one more day and her retirement is tomorrow the 18th !!!

Susan, .... Thank you for your devotion to the Model T Ford club of America and the best to you on your retirement

... Thank you for all you've done, very much appreciated !!! Bob and Gail. J.

I am very shocked and upset with Jay's death. ....he was very helpful,as was his wife,setting up our local chapter ... Also, when we met at the old museum in Centerville we did speak about some improvements he had in mind for the new museum in Richmond and did respect my input. Not only that, after ...

Bill: Yes Model A's are positive grounded electrical..... We know Model T's are negative grounded. Bulbs are available both ways...... But installation and focus are the same

Video starts about 3/4 thru so, click on start to see beginning.

I found a video on Model A LED headlight bulb and beam focusing........ helps on the Model T too !!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nXfpvrlQW4&t=325s. UPDATE . ..... Received and installed bulbs today and followed focus instructions. Had to stay in the garage due to rain. Focusing procedures easy ...

The LED headlight bulbs are the brightest.........

http://www.logolites.com/products/led-headlights/.

They advertise the negative ground bulbs being in stock.... that's what the Model T needs 1919-1927.

Darin : Gaping plugs at .025" puts less strain on the coils and engine will start and run better IMHO . Works for me on our '26's 6 volt battery/ignition supplied system. . Even years ago on our 1950 Buick, they specified a gap of .025" on the AC-46 plugs.... on a 6 volt system..... no problems ther...

Darren; it's your choice either get new plugs or clean the ones you have, and set the gap to 0.025" . Also be a little more attentive on your running fuel mixture after the engine warms up.

Dennis : I do not have a dash light...... but when you do find one, check the bulb, or socket, for what 6V LED bulb would fit. Those dash lights do have a cover to direct the light downward so you won't be blindfolded from it's glare at night.

Thank you Susan for all you have accomplished. ..... and you will be missed by many .

Congratulations to our new Executive Director !! A smooth transfer will assure membership leadership.

Bob & Gail

Tim: I found using motorcycle oil gives great transmission engagement with less or no band engagement shudders, and good engine response. Like I mentioned, I have the usual oil drippings when parked, but those traveling behind often said they didn't see any exhaust cloud from burning engine oil........

Link from YouTube ........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9sqvSJysvI.

One of our presidents in the early '80s, Fred Houston, suggested motorcycle oil simply because the engine and transmission world lubricated with the same oil, same as in the Model T engine. He did suggest either to use either standard oil or synthetic for your choice as long as it was motorcycle typ...

...... made reference to Hershey and NJ show..... from last year, not this year

Thanks for sharing Scott... My latest experience in " focusing" and beam distance is now with the bulb holder position closest to reflector and the whole headlight housing positioned a bit lower than what is suggested in the Model T factory book. Brightness is improved...... even was helped with LED...

I WAS WRONG. Thought there was a flange in the bulb base.

I believe the Model A headlight bulbs have a different base than what would go into a Model T headlight

Scott, I have a similar headlight bulb in our 26. What are your steps for proper focus with these bulbs?.... Rather what is your experience with focusing these bulbs. No intention of negativity, but I've had a problem as far as going with the focusing procedure in the green book, and I find myself a...

Scott, I have a similar headlight bulb in our 26. What are your steps for proper focus with these bulbs?.... Rather what is your experience with focusing these bulbs. No intention of negativity, but I've had a problem as far as going with the focusing procedure in the green book, and I find myself a...

Duh..... PHILLIP, not fred........need my coffee.

Fred..... Considering the holiday weekend, give preference to family activities. As far as responding, I'm sure Fred needs some time to report his progress/new problems to the Forum.

Phillip.... Check the AC voltage at different engine speeds, a good magneto will generate 30 plus ac volts at engine speeds above 30 mph. Magneto may have to be recharged .

Bob J.

After cleaning, proceed with Mike Kossor's post

Blaze: Please proceed with Chris Barker's and my suggestion to clean and brighten metal contacts on the inside of the commutator,... and roller/flapper/brush ( depending on style of commutator )...on the end of the camshaft

Please do not fiddle with the coil upper hardware............... Clean your commutator contacts and roller to eliminate rust and/or gunk that would prevent proper metal to metal contact to fire the coils Three years of idleness will need to be cleaned. If the upper hardware of the coils have been to...

If you're only problem is the compensate for .005-in, I would take the pin over to the bench support each end of the pin give the center of the pin a few strikes with a hammer, install with the cotter pin. You'll find a pin not only will have to be tapped in but also will take up some of the loosene...

Adding another mounting gasket between the engine and the generator bracket will give more clearance for gears..... As noticed as a change of sound when the unit was removed and the engine ran

Tom, who did you speak with at Buckeye alternator ??

Tim... A pump moves coolant through the engine into a radiator which is a heat exchanger with air going through to lower the coolant temperature to be brought back into the engine to repeat the process..... Thermosiphon works basically the same without a pump and a much slower rate of heat exchange.

A water pump to move coolant will decrease temperature regardless of what you put in as coolant

Now, that's what is referred as a devoted company man !!!

The engine our '26 does not have a water pump.... And with using Evan's coolant I have observed a gradual warmth of the upper radiator tank and then shortly after the bottom of the tank gets warmer and thus the thermo siphon effect does work. Evan's coolant will not boil at 212 degrees Fahrenheit be...

Just my opinion... Starting out on a drive it seems like you have no problem with your bands applying as you adjusted... As the engine warms up, metal will expand a bit possibly causing the effect of loosening up your band contact on the drum...????

Pete ..... Sorry, forgot to mention no water pump coolant system works fine as designed and also running a aluminum "Z' cylinder head. Also like to say that Evan's coolant protects non-similar metals such as aluminum cast iron copper as found in Model T engines

Peter...., not to worry one bit. I've used Evan's coolant in our 26 for almost 20 years. I have a motor meter and even on the warmest days the temperature really doesn't get too close to the bottom of the visual circle. I did check the motor meter with another thermometer in the house with hot water...

Chad,,, no fight here,,,,, Been using Mobil One motorcycle 15W40 and wood band liners for 20 years with no problems,,, my oil choice was suggested by Fred Houston, past President of the MTFCA,and a noted Model T restorer, may he rest in Peace... Thanks Fred.

Bob J.

And to rank that top pick, I'd say be a tie with the ECCT system of tuning ignition coils. Those that have used either of these items have been vocally pleased with the results.....

RV, there's many additions that give their own particular boost to the Model T engine. Some would put a 7° advanced timing gear, a Z high compression cylinder head, a 280 camshaft, " high compression " pistons, a high volume intake manifold, a straight NH carburetor, Riley high lift lifters, synthet...

Nice find! Congratulations!!!!

www.schwalms.com.

Terry, happy July 4th to you and the family. Just curious if you're email problem has been eliminated. Bob J.

Mike; almost 20 years ago we had the engine in our 26 run about redone at Schwalms Babbited Bearings in Strasburg, PA . Proprietor Ora Landis runs a strict and clean shop The shop started years ago specializing in Model A rebuilds, but wisely expanded to other makes and Model T Fords. We had them do...

Congratulations to the three of you!!..,.lol....

Terry, Life has gotten in the way right now.... The electrical connections for the tail light section is still a problem.

Terry... Again, help appreciated. Please keep in touch and we'll work something out thank you

Terry; bulbs really aren't the problem here it's just that like what you said if the socket itself has gone bad there's really nothing to replace it. Those spring pins have seen better years... One side is missing on the Bakelite connector side and missing a pin on the bulb side... Just have the spr...

With closer inspection today, and remembering when I first installed this light about 15 years ago the positive terminals resembled spring loaded posts. All that remains of the tail light socket is the spring without the movable post. For years I've used a single contact bulb and worked fine for the...

Duh.... Well today I changed light bulbs. Put them in turned the power on and check to see if they light and I see smoke coming up. So lights got shut off very quick. Turns out the center terminal insert that goes in the spring for the tail light is missing and the spring was grounding out. Are ther...

Scott & Tim : Using the mirror you have, position mirror to your liking, then drill thru clamp bracket at windshield stanchion and insert self tapping screw to stabilize mount.

The longer hex head bolts were standard with the improved transmission for 2627 due to the wider brake drum. All of them should be the same length not to cause any imbalance in the rotation

Thank you Dave

Mark, the whole in the bracket is too big for the wiper section and is a sloppy fit. I'm thinking that maybe some bushings can be made from some brass nesting tubing to cut down on the sloppiness so once installed the wiper would have minimal sloppiness and pressure on the top windshield glass

To those who have purchased this side view mirror assembly... Have you had problems with the included threaded windshield attachment not fitting through the hole that's in the side view mirror bracket?

Have you had any problems with the fitting of the windshield wiper using this bracket?

Brent; r26 runabout was built in October of 1926, and has a three-row radiator originally and has since been replaced by a five-row brass works radiator. Technically it should be registered as a 27 but I wasn't about to change the registration it already had.

Mechanic in a bottle??... Good time to try Marvel Mystery Oil. I would put a pint in the engine oil and then add about 12 oz to a full tank of gas. Run it for a while and see if you notice any change.... I would dra in the hot oil and renew with a good quality oil of your choice plus a pint of Marve...

Thanks John and Dan for your quick responses. Since I am 6'2 and sit relatively tall , hanging at side view mirror from the top wing nut will suit me just fine. Thanks for your help, appreciated !!!

Would anyone have the installation instructions for side view mirror sold by our vendors with a solid 8-in mounting bar and a 5-in round mirror. There was advertised a download for instructions but the vendors having problems. Spoke to vendors office but have not received any information or download...

Wayfarer. ...... Is there excessive play between the throttle shaft and carb casting....any movement here combined with changing throttle lever, especially in take off in low pedal, will show as hesitation you describe.

I am registered and will see you on Saturday!..... No camera and microphone on my PC....yet.

Adam, I've done the same thing buying those 5 mm washers... But why purchase something when you have something that you could modify and fit s just as well..... Not wanting to spend money but just to reuse something on hand to help with the physical correlation of the top hardware on the coil. Alway...

Wow, I'll clean my glasses and I'm in !!!!! Bob Jablonski

Joe Bell, I agree with you that elbow was put on in late production and attached with a screw and nut

To Bill & son... With the assumption of a otherwise good running engine switching over to a e-timer in my opinion gives just as much performance as a stock well-tuned Ford ignition operating on magneto, with none of the usual maintenance problems with a worn or dirty timer or maladjusted coils. .. ....

Well congratulations also to Bill and son on the acquisition of your new model T. I agree with GL Davis at this point I would also recommend the e-timer. I have used the E- timer for several years, since volunteering to be a beta- tester for it's inventor . ...... And also had the benefit of all the...

Terry, e-mail received and appreciate your help !!

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