MTFCA Forum

Jeff... Thank you very much for your timeless work and dedication to the Model T Ford club of America..... Your honesty is well recorded and appreciated by me and others. Continue with your present club commitments and work endeavors.

Will ... It will cost him a hell of a lot less simply to replace battery cables with the proper gauge, clean and shine all electrical connections, use a quality 6 volt battery, and even more important to have the generator working as designed with the current, no pun intended, voltage regulator offe...

Your phone is adjustable, just go to settings and put in your preference.

Just because an alternator's output, maximum output is listed, it's thanks to the internal regulator that controls the charging to the battery. In the years I was driving with that alternator on a 6-volt system, never once did I see the amp meter exceed 10 amps of charge , engine running after start...

We also had the Larry Becker 6 volt alternator with a self-contained regulator on our 26 Runabout for 15 years, with no problems... Seem to be the only fix since going through a few Fun Projects regulators on the generator . Now running a fine generator and regulator detailed and rebuilt ...... By J...

Batteries always last longer when not in use being charged by a certified trickle charger, no matter what brand of battery, the trickle charger is a great help making the battery last longer.

A great milestone... Glen, ..Happy birthday!! Enjoy .

CHAFFIN'S has always , I repeat. Always , been more than fair to the average Model T guy..... I'm sure his mode of business will not change.

The present manufacturer of the KW coil style ignition points has ceased production due to reasons not fully explained. If you do need rebuilt coils that fire each cylinder on equal time, please consider purchasing a set. Three sets are available.Working on a fourth set.

To the top again... Many thanks. !!! MTFCA ! ... Could be last chance to buy quality rebuilt coils for Christmas or New Year's presents.

Sold, pending payment. Thanks for quick response !

For Sale .... Four used Edison #14 spark plugs .... $100.00 plus shipping.

Manny and All.. 4 used Edison #14 spark plugs for sale... $100.00 plus shipping... SOLD, pending payment... On their way to Manny !

No matter what adhesive you use, just keep the Gap of the two ends directly on the bottom so that if there is any moisture trapped, gravity will be there to help and drain.

J1MGOLDEN. ...... What specific items and part numbers are you suggesting for your inprovements ?

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Several forum members we're gratefully helpful with their PM's early morning yesterday..... contact made.

Thank you, Mike..... He could even send me email or p.m. if he chooses.

Need contact information for John Anderson in New York state.... Thanks in advance.

https://youtu.be/2uhM4DPE0Fc?si=af5-SZ_K2D4LvF_w. Youtube video and how to properly round out the metal bands before installation. It does show how to install the wood liners, but it's also valuable information on how to get the metal bands true so you could really mount any lining you want. Good lu...

https://youtu.be/2uhM4DPE0Fc?si=af5-SZ_K2D4LvF_w. Youtube video and how to properly round out the metal bands before installation. It does show how to install the wood liners, but it's also valuable information on how to get the metal bands true so you could really mount any lining you want. Good lu...

Frontyboy..... What is the spark plug thread size in your Roof cylinder head ?

Front and back, sedan or touring fenders?

Well, now is the time to buy a set to enjoy a " BOO- TI - FULL " ride, even to gift

ahead for the holidays

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Online pictures of Edison 14, and Edison 13 spark plugs...... viewtopic.php?t=18127 , ... More forum history info

I've run number 14 Edison plugs in my car for over 15 years, gapped at. 0.025", has given the engine power.. also have put a set of Edison 14's in the 1922 touring at the Edison Glenmont estate in West Orange, New Jersey..... Definite quality that lasts to be experienced by the next purchaser. ...Co...

Looking for wire wheel, lug nuts?... Well chaffins has run a supply of very NOS. Looking shaped plated lug nuts, you can see the extra quality put into this when you compare it against what's on the market

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: New Chaffins wire wheel lug nuts

My new new Chaffins wire wheel lug nuts are of a better quality and finish than the ones I had previously. They are exact duplicate of NOS, and American made.

Rob... Who did those floorboards?.... I could use a new set, please advise or PM me. Thanks!

DHort .... TIMING IS MEASURED IN DEGREES, NOT PERCENTAGE

Ron, thanks very much for offering & helping " Wingnut " on obtaining a original issue Ford wire wheel lug wrench... Per chance, if you are at a loss, I'm sure there are others that could be of assistance to "Wingnut " seeking a original wrench.

Clean fresh connections means a lot, ... positive and negative cables

I thought we were discussing original FORD tools, not ones that we could make ourselves.

T-2839. Ford wrench. Sorry not for sale, just acquired but picture should help on your search .. handle measures 10 in. Long, shaft measures 8 in.

Move to top... Three sets still available.. check out the pictures posted above.

Wood Wheels?... Tighten the 6 nuts at the wheel hub, check for wear in the complete steering linkage system ... And wheel bearing condition and adjustment.

Are you using the proper size 6 volt battery cables?.... Just by looking, they are a thicker diameter than conventional 12-volt battery cables.

The picture of the red Optima 6 volt battery shows the positive cable connection to the positive terminal of the battery... What is the problem with having a insulated 1/0 or 2/0 size negative cable?.... It's the size of the cable that counts!

Payment received on set D, and mailed yesterday, Saturday .... Thank you very much ..... Enjoy a better ride ! ...... Sets A, B, and C still available.

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.... Who wants to be first?

Bringing to the top.... Sets A, B, and C are still available... The most recent scuttlebutt is that the recent producer of coil point sets has stopped production and at least one of our major suppliers , inventory has been deleted, another has increased price.... Now is the time to consider purchase...

... For his informative new article in the September- October Vintage Ford magazine for his technical know-how write-up for the Heinze coil 2.0- Fixing performance problems with a points upgrade. ... Just received my copy in today's mail.

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.

:D 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 necessa...

search.php?keywords=Battery+under+front ... d%5B0%5D=2 ..... Scroll down for more responses.

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.

Nor I from you

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.

https://youtu.be/wEzuKff80nQ?si=KuPXR6SG-2w0dyko ... https://youtu.be/kV-i_W7MqS4?si=SMql0BfwEft1ymbo ...

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.

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