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Great news. I have it working. If I plug in a 5v charger to the arduino and 12v into the FACT it works! Thanks again Matt for helping out. Now I need to read up how to fix the double spark and I'll have 1 good coil

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Thanks Matt for the reply. No the spark LED isn't flashing. The other 2 LED's are on. I used my 12v 700A car battery. I have 5 FACT boards so I ordered a new Arduino and screen but same problem. I'm looking to buy a 240VAC to 12VDC power supply. How many Amps does the FACT need to operate? Thanks ag...

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Not sure what's going on. The coils were buzzing in the car but I can't get them to buzz with the tester. I replaced the capacitor in one of them so it's showing a pass but I cannot get any of them to spark. Any ideas? What tests can I do? I have tried with a 12v battery and the 6v (9.4v) T battery.

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Would it be ok to use a model T spark plug instead of 2 pins to create the spark?

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Thanks Matt, I tried looking for the nano every but couldn't find anything here in Australia. Hopefully i have the rest of the parts this/next week (just got the V4 boards today). Can't wait to start testing them out. I might 3D print a box to hold everything. Once I'm happy with it I'll post the .S...

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Yes, seems as though the new version of the PCB and BOM is different to the original and they had all the parts. The total was $81 then $40 shipping for 5 units fully loaded.

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That's perfect. Thanks Matt.

Just uploaded the files. Going to be $128 delivered to Australia for 5.

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These 3 are missing

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I have just gone to buy one but they are missing 3 of the components and have no eta when they will be in. Does anyone have one made they would be willing to sell and ship to Australia?

Thanks again.

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Hi guys,

I was just going through the 3 pages of info and had a couple of questions.

1) Is it possible to make this with only an arduino and LCD?

2) Would it be possible for someone to send me the latest files to upload to JLCPCB please?

3) What is the latest program version?

Thanks in advance

Myxr6turbo

This will never see the rain

Anyone have any photos I can look at?

Thanks,

Myxr6turbo

Good morning everyone,

Has anyone taken some photos of their interior with only the "cards" installed and no material? Iv'e made the 2 door cards out of 3mm MDF and now I want to make the sides and back but was hoping for a photo to get an idea of how it should look.

Thanks in advance guys,

Myxr6turbo

I've found 4 (out of 7) that seem to be working ok so I haven't looked around. My next step is to fix the handbrake so it's safe.

Thanks for checking in Moxie.

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A question for the Australian people. Is there anyone in Australia repairing Model T coils? Preferably in Melbourne.

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Ok, so the selector is in the correct spot for low/neutral? If so should the bolt be on the highest part of the cam?

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So the only way to fix that would be to pull the pin from the cam and move it and drill a new hole?

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You guys are amazing! So what's that old saying? It's not stupid if it works :lol: it's still a little tight but the rear wheels are on the floor and I can now crank it by hand. Strange what ideas you come up with at 3am. I ha e looked at the handle and it seems to me that the handle and the arms un...

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Perfect. So at least I know the car is in neutral. I'll keep adjusting and trying to free it up.

Thanks again everyone. I'll keep you updated.

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When I pulled the handle all the way back the big spring in the box was pulled back and the 3 fingers were "lose". If the 3 fingers are "lose " does that mean neutral?

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Ok I'll keep trying to free it up. When I started it yesterday I removed the handbrake rods and then pulled the leaver all the way back so neutral was fully engaged but no brakes.

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Really quick update. After 40 years the model t started and ran. It was running rough as one of the coils is average and one of my new spark plug terminal has broken away and the entire rod comes out or the plug so replaced it with an old plug :( After running it and pressing every peddle possible t...

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Thank you so much guys. What can cause this and what's the fix? Should I just cut the cam off and weld it back on? If someone has a video with the cover off the hogshead and showing the selector being moved that would be amazing.besides mine I have never seen one in the wild and when I got mine ther...

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I have read everything I can and watched every video I can find to do with the gearbox and I have done everything correct from what I can remember. I have just adjusted everything again with no difference. Before I start it tomorrow (first time ever) I thought I would do a quick video to see if anyo...

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Thanks guys,

All 3 are turning.

When I assemble it I just used normal engine oil between the disks.

I'll have another look tonight.

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Sorry I should have put some context to the photo that's the only thing I replaced and yes I purchased new shoes. I never turned the engine over when I purchased it as the condition was unknown. I used the manual and also the modelt-Tips YouTube video. I'll try adjusting for free neutral again from ...

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Here is the old and new drive plate. I hope I don't have to pull the engine back out. It's been out for 12 years.

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No matter where I put it the wheels spin or with handbreak on the engine won't turn over.

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Sorry for all the questions guys, I have just reassembled the engine and gearbox about 5 months ago. I have just installed the engine into the car and tried hand cranking to make sure everything is free. If I put the handbreak on I cannot crank it. If I put it in the middle and jack the wheels off t...

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Thanks guys. All installed. I was just worried as I could still see the threads.

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No problems. What gap should I make them?

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Do I need to put some thread sealer or something? Or just do it up until it's tight?

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Do I have the wrong spark plug? This is as far as I can get the plug in. I have cleaned the threads. They all seem to do it.

Also what gap? .8mm?

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I did a quick google. Who would have thought. Bunnings

https://www.bunnings.com.au/valvoline-5 ... l_p0066162

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Just saw autobarn have 25% off. Does it matter if it's full synthetic?

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I found this chart so I think 10W30 for Australian conditions should be fine.

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/download/file. ... &mode=view

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That was a good read.

I pulled the engine down and cleaned everything so all good there.

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I know its probably been asked a million times, but what oil do I put in a 1926 Model T? The engine is all original except for the valves. Can I use oil from my local auto shop?

Thanks,

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Thanks everyone that really helped. I bagged and tagged everything but I can't find these ones. I'm sure they are somewhere safe.

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Hey guys, can anyone tell me that the bolt size is for the 4 bolts that bolt the torque tube to the hogshead are please? 1926 Model T coupe.

Thanks,

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Thanks everyone. I'll put the wave spring 180 to the outer spring.

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Thanks for that. Could the ring move around and possible cause the wavy ring to slightly come out as shown in the photo and score the bore?

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I have tried google but can't find much. What orientation should the piston ring be compared to the wavy ring under it? 180?

Thanks,

Myxr6turbo

Morning guys,

I have just purchase the A-45983-PU WINDOW CHANNEL KIT but it doesn't come with instructions. Can anyone help? Anything I should know before attempting the install? Tips? Tricks?

Thanks in advance,

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Thank you so much everyone. That was so much help. I have looked in our local store. We don't have "the right stuff" we do have #2 and the ultra black. Do I need both or will 1 be ok for all surfaces? This a 1920 engine and nothing has or will been machined and at the moment it's totally stripped. I...

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Here are some more photos guys.

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So there is no real need to use a sealant to "help" the gasket not leak its more about using the gaskets again?

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So there is no real need to use a sealant to "help" the gasket not leak its more about using the gaskets again?

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Perfect. Thank you.

Myxr6turbo

Do you use and sealants with your gaskets when putting the engine back together?

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It's pretty bad. I don't think I would trust it.

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Any ideas?

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Has onyone found an online store that sells the glass tape at a reasonable price and will ship to Australia? I just can't afford a new magneto at the moment on top of everything else.

Thanks guys.

Shawn

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Should I get new pins?

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Are the bands still usable and what material are the bands?

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I'll measure it in the morning. What could cause the drum to wear uneven if that is the case?

Here is a photo of the low drive band. Looks like the lining has been replaced. Not what with though.

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Just pulled the transmission out and noticed the middle drum has a lip. All the photos and videos I've seen have a flat surface. Any ideas? Someone made a reverse drum work instead?

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Here is a longer more detailed look.

https://youtu.be/mlP4IPp6CB8

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If you watch the video closely you can see the lobe touch the bearing and the bearing moves towards the gear.

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I have just pulled the engine apart. I never turned it over when I got the car as u didn't know the condition of the engine. I have pulled the pistons out and when I rotate the crankshaft the camshaft seems to touch the bearings. What do I need to do to adjust the backlash if that's what the problem...

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Here is the article I found about por15 marine clean.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221824

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When i say tar I'm meaning the varnished petrol. It goes rock hard. The only way I could open the cap was to heat it up.

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I have pulled the fuel tank and its full of tar. I have read por15 is the stuff to use. Is there anything else or is that still the best to use? I started pulling apart the tap and the filter is stuffed. Can I buy a replacement? I was also installing the rubbers on the door jam. Where do the square ...

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Thats perfect. I haven't put the latch on yet as I don't have any keys. Is there a way to tell what keys I need for my lock?

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Hey guys. My car never came with the lower trunk piece so I'm unsure how the latch mechanism looks/works and if the lower piece needs cutring/shaping? Any photos with measurements would be great.

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Thanks everyone. I'll give everything a file

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I'm struggling to get the front fenders to fit correctly. Have I done it right?

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A few more.

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Here is yesterday and today's progress. Im happy considering it's first spray job.This is before a final rubdown and last coat.

Big big thank you to Luxford for his time on Saturday on the phone. What a wealth of knowledge.

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Thanks Allan, I'll go to bunnings and get the mdf. What about the cloth? Where did you get that from? What was originally in a 26 coupe?

Thanks again!

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That looks great. Once I change rhe size of my photos I'll upload them.

Lixford, I have sent you a pm. I think I wrote your email wrong. Can you send me just the start?

Thank again everyone.

Myxr6turbo

Thats it. Thanks guys. Sorry for the late reply. For some reason I didn't get notified of the replies.

Next question is can i get the material from spotlight (Australia) or does it have to be from a model t parts reseller?

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Is everyone making or buying the card inserts for the model T coupe (not sure what you call them).

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Shawn, If you get it right, a really acceptable finish can be had off the gun with acrylic lacquer. I have never cut and polished my 1915 tourer or my 1912 van. If you can wait for warmer weather, the finish will be better. I used the best quality finishes I can find, and stick with their recommend...

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Luxford did you get my private msg?

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Thanks Allan,

The single stage I was looking at was 1:1 up to 1:1.5. I've also read to put the paint in some hot water before painting as we are still a bit cold in Melbourne Australia?

Did you cut and polish it or leave it as you sprayed it?

Thanks,

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Ok guys, im finally up to painting. I've spoken to a few paint shops and I have a 2 directions I can go. 1 place said to use a 2k jet black base and a 2k clear. The other place said as its my first time spraying and I'm doing it in the garage he recommended using a single stage black acrylic as it w...

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Hey guys, has anyone got some close up photos of the drip rail mounted on a 1926 T coupe?

Thanks,

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Ahhh thank you

Looks like I have a bit of work ahead of me....

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How is everyone painting their hardware (nuts and bolts)? I'm painting the car with all the fenders, running boards, hood and trunk off but what do I do with the hardware? just press them in a piece of cardboard and spray them when doing the car?

Also what paint are you using in the trunk and floors?

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I just found the covers. I'll make those timbers. So, the only ones I don't have are "D" and I don't know where they go. Do I need them on the Coupe? Has anyone got a photo of where they go?

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These pictures are perfect. So the Block "C" I have and just installed them. There is already a small block wedged in the front "cowl/foot well". I dont have the "D, B, F, E" blocks so and dimensions on those would be great and also where they go. The "T-1107" block I have but no idea where it goes....

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Thats the ones. I need the one for the rear which has an odd shape to it.

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Thanks for your reply. I would by them but shipping to Australia is a killer. (cost as much as the blocks if not more)

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Hi everyone, I need to make the wooden mount blocks but the ones that were in mine basically were sawdust and some were missing. Has anyone got a photo of them installed and has anyone got the dimensions of the blocks and the cutouts so I can make some? Were there any under the running boards? I hav...

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Is this the link? Will this be the same as the 1926 Coupe soft top?

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/41 ... 1395101672

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Thanks everyone,

This was an imported US car. I'll see if I can find the dimension in the search.

Thanks again,

Myxr6turbo

Afternoon everyone,

Are there any 1:1 timber plans for a 1926 T coupe that can be purchased?

Thanks in advance,

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