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Sets A, B, and C.. are still available

When he gets a better compression tester, he'll find out if the rings or valves are the culprits in a lower compression

Those Edison 250 Chippendales are very heavy machines on skimpy rollers..... better he used some heavy rope to tie that to the runabout seat. We have one in the living room and also Edison factory test stand unit with the same mechanism and 250 horn.

Shaft on this generator, may be may be slightly worn down. The new run of gears do slide on okay but will slow slight play on the shaft.... Question... Do you think heating the gear and then quenching would reduce the inner diameter of that gear?

Set. D SOLD. ..... PENDING PAYMENT. SETS A, B, AND C STILL AVAILABLE.

There was both an original gear and a new reproduction gear. .. The original gear visibly is thinner than the reproduction with a little mounted wobble. The reproduction gear hopefully is a good copy of a NOS gear, was noticeable thicker teeth, with a less slight wobble. Have reproduction gears been...

James... The starter is already in and no problems, I was referring to the generator

When fitting a gear on the generator, with the key in place and retaining pin in place before peening , , how much clearance is acceptable to eliminate gear wobble ?

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Aware that their stoplight bulb is not available at this time, was the question asked on when they would have replenish stock available?

Hey Terry, how you doing... Any progress with your LED bulb application?

Do a search on forum and you'll come up with answer with bulbs others may use.... https://www.logolites.com/ ..,... viewtopic.php?f=2&t=49668.

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For those that had questions, basic purchase of each core rebuildable coil unit is $30, parts labor and calibration on each unit is $70, and packaging and postage for the set is $25. Offering is for set of four coils including packaging and shipping, payment thru USPS money order.

All boxes have square corners, the point bridge is parallel with the top wood. Cell phone pictures will distort image.

Four freshly rebuilt Ford ignition coils in each set. Selected better wood cases cleaned and coated with linseed oil mixture, secondary and primary internal coils tested and condensers replaced with orange drop capacitors, wire connections twist and soldered...... repotted with hot tar as necessary....

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The underlaid wood framing in the cowl needs attention and straightening

6. Volt, group 1, Optima red battery.

www.logolites.com .. LED headlight bulbs and tail light bulbs that give the most light with little energy draw from the battery and generator of your Model T. ..... I have used all of the headlight bulb offerings and prefer the pre-focused ones for safety brightness along with their bright tail LED ...

Larry... The first run in early ones were embossed as tractor units, had a few myself in past years...... The capacitor was physically wider than in other other Ford made coils , and the potting tar was of a higher melting composition.

Hi Norman... Model A's use group 2 , 6 volt batteries.

Ron... So it will cost a Model. T man to surrender and ship a minimum of 16 coils to get four rebuilt coils for free with shipping?.....

Steve, you're correct. ... Those Chinese made Amazon lug nuts look nothing like NOS wire wheel lug nuts.

And I'm not going to matters. But some 20 years ago a friend of mine bought a 25 Coupe and asked me why with the engine running the amp meter always showed dis-charge.. took one look and asked him. Did you have some difficulty putting the terminals on the battery? He said yes... I said, ... well dis...

Mike S. ..... Ford put the battery in a carrier frame that spanned the long frame rails with accessibility thru the trunk in the Coupe and Runabout.. ... Negative ground..... 2/0 cables...... How old is your Die Hard 6 volt battery ?.... Group 1, 6 volt battery.

The vaporizer inlet elbow was an update on the vaporizer system, the inlet that it attaches had a cast in provision to include the screw and nut to attach the inlet elbow

Thanks to you Baltimore T-man for initiating the post

Sold.....pending payment. Thank you

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20 wire wheel lug nuts $65.00, shipping $10 00....... $75.00 check only. Need complete mailing address. Thanks.

No thanks, if you can't list a price per coil or set. Good luck!.

Added new video to above posting.

Asking prices ?? .... Each ?, set of 4 ? ..any available ? Thanks

BaltimoreTman ..... Here are the 20 wire wheel lug nuts I have. They are used, and do have shiny plating. Previous owner did mention he bought those about 15 years ago and they are reproductions. . And do show slight wrench use, also, they're shiny enough that they are reflecting the grain in the wo...

Keith... No I never went to Oregon for those races but I do make it a point to catch it on YouTube....... https://youtu.be/mwTaZ5xoCrg?si=god0HNCuwXotimW7.

https://youtube.com/shorts/VGzsSY9fR1w? ... yU9B4ZECt5. 100 years of History.

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Speedytinc and Txgoat2 .... Your responses sound more like artificial intelligence. . really ?????

Mike : .... BEEP me .. waiting to purchase. Thanks !

Alex.... I do have a set for four wheels in my stash in the garage. $65 plus postage would be fair. Contact me if interested. Thanks....Bob..... PS, .. Post a picture of the ones you have and we'll have something to go by to see the ones I have are are better

Thank you very much Mark, .... please share future update info and how we can be of help.

Would anyone have an update on Matt's recovery process?

https://youtu.be/B7mPbBxNBEo?si=a1xubpAROjJq_tgI

With possible parasitic electrical leak,... With the size of modern 6 volt batteries, they are not as tall as originals. Part suppliers do sell boards to put under the battery, some need one., some need two to ensure that the battery is higher than the carrier frame so that the positive battery cabl...

N.O.S. CRYSTAL TIMERS FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OUR DOWNEAST CHAPTER, ORIGINAL 1920’S CRYSTAL TIMERS THAT HAVE BEEN MACHINED TO FIT THE TIMER COVER. PART OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT MTFCA MUSEUM IN RICHMOND, INDIANA $50.00 (includes postage paid in continental United States) Mail check made out to: Downeast Cha...

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3811#p372621..... Go to last posting and gives name and address of where you can get your Crystal timer.

Just remember, the magneto puts out AC voltage. Make sure your test equipment is set for AC voltage between 0 and 10 to check idle voltage which should be around 6 to 8 volts AC, ... Mid-throttle engine speed should give you 25 volts AC.

Deperdussin1910..... Sounds like your magneto contact is okay but your magnets have to be recharged. .... Doesn't need engine dismantling, can be done in car with care.

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John... No comment..., maybe you need another cup of coffee.

John... Alternating current and direct current wave forms are different.... Ask Ron Patterson.

John... Procedure you described in most parts applies to starting on magneto instead of battery. ..... And that's after setting the initial timing as outlined in the Ford manual. Battery ignition, spark lever is fully up on starting.

I think I saw Uncle Fester waving from the roof !

What are the A / C numbers that you refer to?.... Possible that the magnets would have to be recharged. You always see a slight decreased voltage when it is used by the ignition system.

Hopefully everyone will read your informative post Jeff and learn to prevent problems.

How did you set your initial engine timing?... Video shows advanced timing on that crank start with the crank handle kicking back.

Apparently Speedytinc doesn't know what a 1920 straight through NH carburetor looks like, neither a 1913 Ford aluminum intake. The aftermarket hot air pipe has two circular vanes inside to start swirling the intake air and the internal valve was removed so it is a straight-through pipe. The gas tubi...

Unfortunately, some will learn the hard way on why their wrist was broken.

Speedytinc. ..... Post pictures of your '27 T. engine and carb installation to compare.

Share the picture already. I can't stand the suspense

Hey Speedytinc ..... Will all of us get to see those pictures besides Mike S. ????..

You will need to get a similar set screw choke wire anchor on the rod and position it so it does not interfere with the hot air pipe when you turn the mixture screw... After that's done, just simply measure for another connecting wire between the pull and the carburetor choke lever

New replacement after coil removal ??? I've done that and treated all coil boxes and plastic with linseed/solvent mix.

Dave... What was the condition of the wood sections of the coil box.. would you consider replacing with new wood replacements, and consider coating the wood with mix of boiled linseed oil and a touch of lacquer thinner to help seal out moisture?

Dad had a good idea... And as long as you have two lefts and two rights on those NOS Sleeves, you're set.

Interesting responses.... Since we were not given a photo picture of what had to be done., for one extreme to another depends on procedure with what you're presented.

I would remove the box from the firewall, remove the metal center brace of the box entirely and rivits, then proceed to tap the coils out by hitting the bottom of the box wood to force them out. If they're stuck in the box to begin with, not only do you have to probably dry out the coils wood casing...

Question... Why can't the engine run better with a larger spark plug gap?

.....and the little old Ford rambled right along. ! ..... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oPwqJ8Dut ... wAo7VqN5tD

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My opinion is that an increased spark plug gap cause a negative effect on ignition coil condition. A basic spark plug gap of 0.025 inches will fire accurately with a well-adjusted ignition coil. .... Increased spark plug gap puts a strain on the coil and the delays firing time because more energy is...

Mike... I use Mobil One -high mileage - 10W30 synthetic. Just make sure your oil pan inspection plate is snugged up along with your transmission door screws and the bolts on your valve cover.. just to minimize leakage.... Also the starter mounting screws and the Bendix cover screws.

Mike S. ..... That big exploding spark at the points on that coil probably indicates the internal condenser is shot.

I would suggest doing one step at a time.. replace your timer and be sure the initial timing setting is correct, start the car and see if there's any change in running. Second step, I would be sure to clean the original plugs and Gap them to 0.025", then start the car and see how it runs. If there i...

Mike S. ....... Hi, I would take the time to examine and evaluate what is in the car, original equipment and non-original, and get some manuals from the MTFCA to familiarize with what you do have.

Brian, I haven't seen those for sale for a long time. I purchased mine maybe 20 years ago, still in the car, looking New as when I put it on. Stainless steel was the best pic at the time.

Check with your certified part supplier, I believe the 26-27 steering bracket used two bushings..... Replaced mine over 20 years ago and I kind of remember replacing two bushings, but Mr. Snyder tells me differently.,.. Time for another cup of coffee.

Reno Speedster.... How did you make out cleaning and rebuilding your carburetor?

Hey Professor... How was your ride?... Weather was great!.

Dan... Many thanks again, appreciate your help.

Looks like a need to order a new timing rod from one of our suppliers. It will have the curves and angles that is necessary in that rod for proper clearances. Adjustments can be made to the new timing rod, either to lenghten/or shorten, to establish/retain initial proper commutator spark setting.

If you still have one coil buzzing all the time there is a short in the wiring somewhere.. and that has nothing to do with coil calibration....... Even when equally calibrating your four coils , each coil will have its own distinct sound when firing in the car probably due to things such as tightnes...

Dan,... Email sent, thank you Bob

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Great quality achievements !!! .... " Ask the man who own's one " .

Not being able to see the condition of your radiator, if you think that you should take it to a trusted radiator shop in your area, I'm sure they could advise you the condition and what has to be done.

What size cotter pin used in clutch finger adjustment?.... Diameter and length. Thanks in advance

Mailman just delivered the July- August issue of the "Vintage Ford " in coastal New Jersey !

If you do fill the radiator to the top, start the car and in the time, water will drip out of the overflow tube simply because water volume expands when it gets hot. ..Since the New engine has very few miles on since the rebuild, it may run a little hot..... I'm sure you're running the engine with t...

Reno Speedster ..... Dirt, sediment, rust, old gas Gunk,.... will keep any inlet valve from properly closing. When was your gas supply system or carburetor last cleaned out?.... Curious to what you will find.

" After boil ", as you refer, is result of the fan not pulling air through the radiator and over the engine while the engine is running.....normal.

Good news!..

JuanitoOgrady..... I agree with Ed. Fuller's recommendation to seal inlet valve mounting into carburetor. If you can find an original NH float valve and seat, both tapers can be dressed , put into a drill and then you can apply finger pressure on a fine abrasive medium to take out burrs where slight...

Lang's sells Right side tail light brackets, used with same light assembly.

Is there anyone in your local chapter that rebuilds and recalibrates coils?

Every commutator replacement requires correct adjustment of initial timing position, regardless of manufacturer.

.. Extra Restored coils should be kept in a secure, protected environment such as a locked coil box or packaged in cardboard to protect the point set on top of coils from any pressure or physical damage to offset coil calibration. Ignition coils that are kept under the seat in a car are subject to b...

Sounds like good progress.. as far as the initial mixture, a turn and a half to two turns would be okay for starting, but you'll find that once the engine warms up the mixture would have to be leaned out to run better..... Besides flushing out that old gas, you may want to check the sediment bowl sc...

Conrad ..... How are you doing with the NH carb re-build so far ?

Correct float level is only to set a shut-off valve. As the engine uses fuel, the float will lower opening the valve. At the end of the day after pulling into the garage I leave the engine running, shut the fuel off at the carburetor and it runs for at least one minute before using up gas in the fue...

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