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by rainer
Sat Jul 12, 2025 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strong kickback on crank since replacing the timer
Replies: 16
Views: 479

Re: Strong kickback on crank since replacing the timer

TXGOAT2 wrote:
Sat Jul 12, 2025 8:37 am
If you get kickback with the spark on full retard, something will have to be adjusted.
LOL
This I also knew before. ;)

When I accidentally interchanged two wires, can it kick back, or will it not ignite at all?
by rainer
Sat Jul 12, 2025 8:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strong kickback on crank since replacing the timer
Replies: 16
Views: 479

Strong kickback on crank since replacing the timer

Hi. Meanwhile I successfully replace the roller timer by a new (similar) one. I also verified the distance of 65mm / 2.5" between spark advance rod on timer and the screw at oil fill socket. Because the battery was empty, I connected the battery charger and tried to crank start the engine for first ...
by rainer
Sat Jul 12, 2025 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?
Replies: 31
Views: 494

Re: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?

If you have a modern oil seal for the cam shaft you do not use the felt washer for the timer. What have you got for a seal? Hi, Humblej It is extremely hard to get a view on the cam shaft. I read that the felt should be inserted into a recess of the engine block. I can feel something hard around th...
by rainer
Sat Jul 12, 2025 6:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?
Replies: 31
Views: 494

Re: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?

TIMER IS REPLACED , but what I experienced was a bit weird. I try to describe what I did, let me know if I did something wrong, please. Replacing the roller: Remove the nut and the securing shim for the little pin. The old roller easily could be removed. Then I took out the brass cover (for holding...
by rainer
Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?
Replies: 31
Views: 494

Re: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?

The new timer you show seems to have higher edges on the contact edges than the adjacent insulators. This is no good. The inside must be perfectly smooth & centered. Anything less will cause the roller to bounce causing a washboard wear pattern & worse running the higher the RPMs. Sandpaper wont do...
by rainer
Fri Jul 11, 2025 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?
Replies: 31
Views: 494

Re: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?

The new roller timers available in the past,( I cant speak to current production, but I doubt their quality has changed) are/were junk new out of the box. Inside contacts must be perfectly round & centered, they were not. New rollers commonly wear out quickly. This is why those in the know don't ru...
by rainer
Fri Jul 11, 2025 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?
Replies: 31
Views: 494

Re: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?

Too much lubrication between the roller and contact ring could affect proper electrical contact (any form of lubrication should not contain molybdenum or graphite). If a leaking cam seal provides to much lubrication then why fill the timer cavity with grease? Well, I wouldn't bother about molybdenu...
by rainer
Fri Jul 11, 2025 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?
Replies: 31
Views: 494

Re: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?

Just some thoughts & questions.. Was just wondering if the choice of lubrication has to do with what is believed to need lubrication. The roller mechanism only has two axles, one for the lever arm and the other for the roller itself. So for sure they need lubrication. The rotation of the roller abo...
by rainer
Fri Jul 11, 2025 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?
Replies: 31
Views: 494

Re: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?

Ford recommended 20W oil for the engine and the timer. Hi, thanks for this information. Just a final question about lubricating: When dripping oil into the flip-cap opening, does it reach any important part at all? The roller is at the cylindrical part of the cap, the hole is in the cone. when addi...
by rainer
Fri Jul 11, 2025 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?
Replies: 31
Views: 494

Re: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?

What mileage should a roller timer allow without look like mine? Tomorrow, after replacing the old timer, I can provide pictures. Meanwhile I am pretty sure that my temperature problems mostly come from this strong dents inside the timer - besides the stuttering at higher rpm. The roller will jump w...
by rainer
Fri Jul 11, 2025 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?
Replies: 31
Views: 494

What lubrication for Original Roller Timer?

Hello. Because my old Roller Timer is heavily worn out, I organized a replacement one and want to do it right from the beginning. What lubrication is best directly inside the roller's bore? Personally I am inclined to spray in some motorcycle chain grease , because it has high adhesion and viscosity...
by rainer
Mon Jun 23, 2025 2:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

I think the Ford repair manual gives some direction on coil adjustment. It can be difficult to adjust coils without the right equipment. A coil with a bad capacitor or points in bad condition can't be adjusted correctly. I would clean, inspect, and lubricate the timer first. If you can locate someo...
by rainer
Sun Jun 22, 2025 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

A manifold heat device may improve performance if the bucking problem is moisture or frost forming in the intake, which can occur at well above freezing temperatures if ambient humidity is present. But this also happens on my T when the engine is not warmed up. I start it, let it idle 1~2 minutes, ...
by rainer
Sun Jun 22, 2025 5:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

Hello. I want to thank again for all the ideas and comments. They were a great help in solving progress. Yesterday I found time to check the carburetor and do a final test drive of 20 kilometers, All the time the motometer normally was below the hole, at longer continuous uphill drive it reached the...
by rainer
Sun Jun 15, 2025 4:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

Hello, TXGOAT2. Yesterday I did some final tests. I had the plan to take out the carburetor and look into the bowl (if float is correctly adjusted and/or dirt is inside). Reading the User Manual where you pointed me to, I found a description of engine running hot, carburetor settings, ..., and that ...
by rainer
Fri Jun 13, 2025 1:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

Ford placed a spark timing control and a carburetor main jet control at the driver's fingertips. Learn how to use them correctly, and use them, as needed and when needed. You could have saved the time for writing this, TXGOAT2. Not really helpful. :roll: What this levers and knobs are doing, I know...
by rainer
Fri Jun 13, 2025 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

Thank you for your suggestions and comments. As George House mentioned, it is very likely that the engine was running too lean, causing too high temperatures in combustion chambers. This weekend I will take off the carburetor and inspect it. Check the float adjustment (and gas level this way), clean...
by rainer
Wed Jun 11, 2025 2:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

No one has mentioned that a Model T can run hot by just using too thick of an oil. I have seen this on several cars before. What grade oil are you using? The cooling system can be cleaned with vinegar if it is filled with mud or scale and crud. Vinegar is cheap and environmentally friendly, until i...
by rainer
Wed Jun 11, 2025 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

With so much stuff jammed under the hoods of modern cars,and with the speeds at which they travel, I can understand the need to consider/design them to have maximum cooling effect/airflow. If this became necessary in the 80's why wasn't it needed earlier. To suggest that it was a consideration way ...
by rainer
Mon Jun 09, 2025 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

Thank you all for your answers and helpful and valuable information. I will check the thermal situation with steeper fan blades. Hope this will solve the problem partially. Thanks for the details on temperature drop on radiator, this will also be my next test. About lose fins... This should be relat...
by rainer
Mon Jun 09, 2025 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

Your problem sounds like the classic old round tube radiator issues. As a couple guys already painted out, as the radiator ages it looses conductivity between the fins and the tubes. While the radiator still works to some extent, once it gets hot it lacks the capacity to cool. Unfortunately you are...
by rainer
Mon Jun 09, 2025 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

TXGOAT2, thanks for your answer. Hope I calculate everything correctly, my first try to convert everything into imperial. ;) Is a separation of radiator fins visible? I had a close look (as far as possible, so actually to the second row of tubed from both sides), and it looks good. I could borrow an...
by rainer
Mon Jun 09, 2025 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Re: Engine runs too hot

love2T's, thanks for your good suggestions. Possibly "mud" is the wrong name/word Indeed, it suggests something thick and pasty. this is not the case. When I bought the Lizzy, the radiator was filled with water, what happened before, I cannot say. What came out when draining it was rusty looking wat...
by rainer
Mon Jun 09, 2025 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine runs too hot
Replies: 47
Views: 3821

Engine runs too hot

Hello. I kindly ask for your opinion what might be wrong and how you found a solution for that. Please notice that I use metric measurements (Millimeters, km/h, °C) and no imperial measurements, because I am from Europe. I own a 1916 Touring, almost original (radiator, engine, no water-pump, ...). W...
by rainer
Sat Jan 04, 2025 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine noise within certain speeds
Replies: 21
Views: 7781

Re: Engine noise within certain speeds

Thanks a lot, TXGOAT2. When winter is over, I will do it step by step. What thickness of leather shall I choose for the hood? As (hopefully) mentioned, I have a original style brass radiator (round pipes), It looks a bit sensible to me behind the upper chamber (where the hood sits on it). I think ab...
by rainer
Sat Jan 04, 2025 10:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine noise within certain speeds
Replies: 21
Views: 7781

Re: Engine noise within certain speeds

First, a Happy New Year to all of you. Thanks for this explanation(s). I assume that checking the play of middle bearing and possibly removing shims will require the entire engine to be pulled. Because the former owner had made a huuuge fault (forgot to add some steel clutch disks to compensate the ...
by rainer
Mon Aug 19, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims
Replies: 29
Views: 4303

Re: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims

Hi, Norman. today the new tyres arrived, so I will start mounting next weekend. This weekend painted the rim in black (also inner side) as rust protection. I think it will have dried enough on next weekend. Thanks for sharing your way of mounting tyres. I am a bit surprised about your suggestion to ...
by rainer
Sun Aug 18, 2024 6:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims
Replies: 29
Views: 4303

Re: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims

Hi, Steve. I ordered a complete set of Wards Riverside (2 off 30x3" and 2 off 30x3 1/2") with new tubes last week at LongStone Tyres. For everything (goods + shipment + customs/VAT) I payed in total 916,00 Euro . (Approx the same number in USD right now.) On Monday the shipment will arrive, I alread...
by rainer
Sat Aug 10, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims
Replies: 29
Views: 4303

Re: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims

Ed Fuller, you pry both sides over the rim at once? I imagine how I will do that with three 12" mounting irons... Hope new tires are more elastic. Simply hook irons into the front side of the rim border and then pry the tire over step by step? Like on bicycle? Getting off the old tire was hard work....
by rainer
Sat Aug 10, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims
Replies: 29
Views: 4303

Re: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims

I attempted the garbage bag one time many years ago - took me more time to retrieve the shredded bag pieces out of the rim than to mount the tire - might be good for straight sided tires but I had no luck with clinchers. I watched the related YouTube video where one shows this plastic bag method. H...
by rainer
Sat Aug 10, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims
Replies: 29
Views: 4303

Re: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims

Thanks for this wonderful information. I will buy some baby powder for mounting. Is it normal that rims are rusty inside? I brushed off all lose rust, then I sprayed it with Owatrol oil . This oil penetrates rust and hardens on air. So rust should be stopped. As Owatrol can be painted with synthetic...
by rainer
Sat Aug 10, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims
Replies: 29
Views: 4303

Re: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims

This is some o the best lube you can use - https://www.nomartirechanger.com/sp-lube-pint.html. I realize you're overseas so shipping is an issue - RUGLYDE is another good product - ask your local truck tire shop for a handful out of their lube bucket. Thanks for this link and the suggestion for get...
by rainer
Sat Aug 10, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims
Replies: 29
Views: 4303

Re: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims

You mean this white stuff used by tire-workshops? They apply it with a brush.

I never heard the name before.
by rainer
Sat Aug 10, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wooden spokes
Replies: 41
Views: 8783

Re: Loose wooden spokes

Final status: Spokes sit rock-solid. Absolutely no play anywhere. If my other wheels will start with the same issue, I know how to fix it. I still can only recommend this solution. Today I saw that the tire started cracking on the same wheel. It is a very old Olympic 30 x 3 1/2. I guess it is at lea...
by rainer
Sat Aug 10, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims
Replies: 29
Views: 4303

Mounting tires on not-demountable wooden fellows / rims

Hello. I noticed today that one of my tires started to decompose where it comes out out of the rim. It was also very brittle and I could see the carcass when lifting it. So this tires are really old, have name OLYMPIC 30 x 3 1/2 on them. Don't know when they stopped production, but that old. It's hi...
by rainer
Thu Aug 01, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wooden spokes
Replies: 41
Views: 8783

Re: Loose wooden spokes

As a degree'd engineer with "sufficient knowledge to evaluate" & the opinions from all the many restorers on the matter, why do you bother to ask this forum? ... because I wanted to hear how others repair. Without rebuilding the entire wheel, because in Austria/Europe such wheel-rebuilders are rare...
by rainer
Thu Aug 01, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wooden spokes
Replies: 41
Views: 8783

Re: Loose wooden spokes

My concern filling the gap is it goes against the normal press fit tensioning. A normally assembled wheel has the rim pressed in or shrunk on. A good repair is having the wood fellow made larger by adding a shim, wood or metal, around the OD, heating the rim to tight shrink fit the rim. Your fix ha...
by rainer
Tue Jul 30, 2024 3:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wooden spokes
Replies: 41
Views: 8783

Re: Loose wooden spokes

Not a critique just a thought about the epoxy. Worried about adding some moisture to wood with the concern being eventually softwood and now adding a more dense or hard or brittle component to the wood that could change the flexibility or springyness at the point of interference of the wood with th...
by rainer
Sun Jul 28, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wooden spokes
Replies: 41
Views: 8783

Loose wooden spokes

Hello. I only want to tell you that I fixed the problem with slightly loose wooden spokes this weekend. This may be also of interest to others who have the same situation, it costs almost nothing and is a reliable solution. Initial sitiation: My Model T '16 got slightly loose spokes on one wheel. I ...
by rainer
Sat Jul 20, 2024 2:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine noise within certain speeds
Replies: 21
Views: 7781

Re: Engine noise within certain speeds

Hi, Jerry.
It is no knocking. Difficult to describe.

Sounds like a "Prrrrrrrr", like a vibration against something. Above and below this resonating vibration almost immediately vanishes and the engine runs smoothly.
by rainer
Sun Jul 14, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wooden spokes
Replies: 41
Views: 8783

Re: Loose wooden spokes

Thank you all for your suggestions. This Friday I will have the inspection of my Lizzy. I am absolutely sure they will not even notice this little creaking of spokes, and when they try to wiggle the wheel - it possibly will do a very, very little creak, but there is no play, so they will not worry. ...
by rainer
Sun Jul 14, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wooden spokes
Replies: 41
Views: 8783

Re: Loose wooden spokes

I jacked up the wheel to have a close look. It seems the spokes have not worn out the wooden wing, but the tension is lost. No radial free play, but also no pressure on the wooden ring is the result. Using water makes me a bit nervous. My father in law used to do so with his hammer shafts, and this ...
by rainer
Sun Jul 14, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Crank start on magneto ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1945

Re: Crank start on magneto ?

Hi, TXGOAT2. The charging device rectifies magneto output and then uses a MOSFET and a 24V bulb towards the battery. The bulb is a "series resistor" with rapidly increasing resistance (so it is lots better than a normal resistor, having a constant resistance) and is shining ~30-40% of full brightnes...
by rainer
Sun Jul 14, 2024 6:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wooden spokes
Replies: 41
Views: 8783

Re: Loose wooden spokes

Hi, Plankhill. How do I soak a 30" wheel in linseed oil the best way? I'd prefer to keep the wheel mounted. My idea is a long and slim vat (a wooden frame, 8" tall, with some plastic inside). Then I jack up the wheel, place the vat below, and lower the wheel to very little above bottom. Then I fill ...
by rainer
Sun Jul 14, 2024 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wooden spokes
Replies: 41
Views: 8783

Re: Loose wooden spokes

Hello KBurket. Thanks a lot for pointing me to this interesting method. So the entire rim (wooden ring where spokes sit in + metal rim) is lifted a little bit, then the shims are inserted, and the jack is released again? What I do not know: The spoke has a thinner peg on outer end. Is only this pini...
by rainer
Sun Jul 14, 2024 2:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Crank start on magneto ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1945

Crank start on magneto ?

My Lizzy is starting fine on battery (6V). Especially with electric starter it needs only a few seconds, even on cold start. Then I can switch to Magneto and it runs even better/smoother. I made an electronic battery charging for charging battery from Magneto (with shut-off when battery is full and ...
by rainer
Sun Jul 14, 2024 1:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose wooden spokes
Replies: 41
Views: 8783

Loose wooden spokes

Hello. After my last ride I heard a decent creaking while pushing my Lizzy into my garage. The noise came from right rear wheel. My Lizzy (1916 Touring) has wooden spokes with not detachable rims. We currently have very high temperature (35°C / 95F) and it is dry. When strongly pressing with my thum...
by rainer
Sun Jul 14, 2024 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine noise within certain speeds
Replies: 21
Views: 7781

Engine noise within certain speeds

Hello. I have a 1916 Touring since some years. At the beginning I had troubles with overheating, it also appeared a bit weak, but over time the engine was running better and better. Now it is running very well, but I notice/hear a vibration when driving between 45-50 km/h (28-31 mph) on high gear. B...
by rainer
Sat Jan 06, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much backlash through differential is ok?
Replies: 8
Views: 1300

Re: How much backlash through differential is ok?

Hi, Norman. I am afraid you misunderstood... I have no axial play on rear axles. The reason for asking: I can turn one wheel backwards and forward approx 4-5" (approx. 12cm) measured on circumference until the other wheel starts rotating in other direction. With handbrake lever in neutral (= middle ...
by rainer
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much backlash through differential is ok?
Replies: 8
Views: 1300

How much backlash through differential is ok?

Hello. I own a Touring 1916. It is currently placed on supports, so wheels don't get a flat spot over winter. When turning one rear wheel forward and backward until the other one starts rotating in other direction, how much backlash is allowed along circumference? I assume this is also some indicato...
by rainer
Sun Apr 09, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Keeping bands aligned
Replies: 7
Views: 1544

Re: Keeping bands aligned

Hello, Jacob. I had to rework the clutch immediately after I got my Lizzy, so I also had (and still neither have nor need) tools for that. It is very simple: You need thin and soft wire, preferably iron. I used wire for binding mesh fence to the horizontal wires. Why must it be thin and soft? The wi...
by rainer
Mon Feb 27, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Touring Top mounting issue
Replies: 4
Views: 1193

Re: Touring Top mounting issue

Hi, Erik.

Because there is no wood behind the iron, this will nor work in my case. But thanks a lot for showing me. Meanwhile I decided to use a rivet nut M3, this is the best option.

Rainer
by rainer
Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Touring Top mounting issue
Replies: 4
Views: 1193

Re: Touring Top mounting issue

Hi, Kerry. What I can remember from my last repair try ... The screw is very lose inside the hole (can change its angle by more than ±10 deg in any direction). So the hole in the wooden bow must be very big. I also can remember that I could easily push a bent wire downwards through the hole without ...
by rainer
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Touring Top mounting issue
Replies: 4
Views: 1193

Touring Top mounting issue

Hello. My Lizzy is a Touring 1916 with "two men top".. I have the problem that the screws holding the top fabric to the second bow (counting from front) do not hold well in the metal.I already tried to drill the hole in the brass washer a little bit wider and use a little bit thicker screw, but it s...
by rainer
Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upper radiator connection
Replies: 14
Views: 2908

Re: Upper radiator connection

Here is what I did for the lower radiator connector. The connector had holes as you can see in the first picture. I used a brass plumbing pipe and a lot of solder to seal it in. It doesn't leak at all. John John, this is well done. Luckily my radiator necks are good. Soldering so close to the radia...
by rainer
Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upper radiator connection
Replies: 14
Views: 2908

Re: Upper radiator connection

Cylinder head outlets and the inlets are everywhere. Why not find a good one and toss the one with pits? I know that they are available. But they also cost (in Europe, where I am) 40-45 USD, so - as the condition is not so extremely bad - I'll try first with "JB Weld" (an metal-armed Epoxy resin, g...
by rainer
Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Straightening Emergency Brake lever
Replies: 16
Views: 2687

Re: Straightening Emergency Brake lever

Hello, Will. It would help to know how much the brake lever is out of line. But I estimate you are talking of less than 2" (50mm) ? I wonder how this could be bent at all, because this lever is very strong. Sadly the brake lever is riveted to the frame, so you need to do the correction inside the th...
by rainer
Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upper radiator connection
Replies: 14
Views: 2908

Upper radiator connection

Hello. Today I decided to drain all water from my Lizzy and to seal the upper hose to radiator neck (there it started leaking with decreasing temperature in my garage (now I am at +7°C). I will keep the system dry till spring, so I don't have to worry about freezing at all (I had pure water in it fo...
by rainer
Mon Dec 05, 2022 3:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Very little leakage of coolant
Replies: 10
Views: 2152

Re: Very little leakage of coolant

Thanks for your experiences. Yes, I use plain water since I had my radiator at repair. It was leaking at the underside of upper chamber because of very bad soldering. The radiator repair company showed me then three very little pinholes close to upper end of radiator tubes. Very fine air bubbles cam...
by rainer
Sun Dec 04, 2022 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Very little leakage of coolant
Replies: 10
Views: 2152

Very little leakage of coolant

Hello, I hope somebody can give me a little advice in this. My Touring 1916 (original brass radiator) was out for repair. The repair company found out that the upper hose connector was very badly soldered and so they also fixed that hereby. After re-installation I drove some times and never saw wate...
by rainer
Sun Oct 02, 2022 2:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Enclosed Trailer floor covering?
Replies: 16
Views: 3661

Re: Enclosed Trailer floor covering?

Keep in mind that this decision is final. If you applied once something else than Epoxy, you lost the Epoxy option forever (it will not bind to the wood any more). I think that 2K Epoxy Garage Floor Sealant has low cost on square foot and gives the optimum result, otherwise nobody would take it for ...
by rainer
Sun Oct 02, 2022 2:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Snowmobile reduction axles
Replies: 19
Views: 3532

Re: T Snowmobile reduction axles

Just a question of interest... This reduction axles actually reverse the rotation of drums. So the car would have one two reverse speeds and one frward speed. How is this corrected? Is the entire rear axle reversed, so the differential's big gear is on right side? That will reverse the rotation of h...
by rainer
Sat Oct 01, 2022 3:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Enclosed Trailer floor covering?
Replies: 16
Views: 3661

Re: Enclosed Trailer floor covering?

Another idea will be coating the wood with 2K Epoxy Resin. Such Epoxy is usually sold for coating garage floors, in several colors. Don't use 1K coatings, they can be sensitive to solvents (gas, but also oil)! As slipping was mentioned: If you really want to do, strew a fine layer of quartz sand (as...
by rainer
Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your model T in September?
Replies: 38
Views: 7048

Re: What have you done with your model T in September?

I improved and made radiator decoration. 20220902_210933.jpg I made my own "1916" script for the radiator because I don't like the available ones. I milled it out from 1 mm brass sheet, then hard-soldered brass rods ø3mm with M3 thread at the end to it, polished, and electroplated with gold. I also ...
by rainer
Tue Sep 06, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Screw doesn't hold in Top Bow
Replies: 8
Views: 1946

Re: Screw doesn't hold in Top Bow

The holes are not so big as you possibly imagine, only big enough to let the screw get out when the top is flattering in the wind. But the metal tube is very weak (at least around the screw hole), so forcing something into it will most probably only widen it without increasing ruggedness. I will try...
by rainer
Sun Sep 04, 2022 2:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Screw doesn't hold in Top Bow
Replies: 8
Views: 1946

Screw doesn't hold in Top Bow

Hello. I have a Two Man Top on my Touring '16. While everything looks good from outside, also the top is sitting well, I permanently have issues with two screws at 2nd bow (at rear seat). I am talking of the screws holding the top in place, approx. 1-1/2" before the end of metal part. This screws al...
by rainer
Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found some water drops under my Lizzy
Replies: 25
Views: 3708

Re: Found some water drops under my Lizzy

Finally I want to share a picture of finished plug. I did it according to Allan's suggestions, I used Reinzosil which is for sure very identical to Permatex #2. I had to squeeze the 20220903_122159.jpg I dished the plug a little bit more by squeezing it in my vice. I only had a 6 points socket, but ...
by rainer
Sat Sep 03, 2022 2:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found some water drops under my Lizzy
Replies: 25
Views: 3708

Re: Found some water drops under my Lizzy

You will have greater control over the dishing the plug a bit more by assembling it, the 12 point socket and the ball pein hammer in a vice and using the vice to apply pressure. No chance of miss-hits or movement of the plug on the socket. My sealant of choice for the fitting is Permatex No 2. Alla...
by rainer
Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found some water drops under my Lizzy
Replies: 25
Views: 3708

Re: Found some water drops under my Lizzy

ahh...I forgot about the radiator...too bad I can't send you some water...we have a well which has the best tasting water, but has so much calcium in it, I think it could plug your open freeze plugs in a day or two... :lol: Let's see... As long as no water drips down from the radiator and I can't s...
by rainer
Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found some water drops under my Lizzy
Replies: 25
Views: 3708

Re: Found some water drops under my Lizzy

Do not file the plug. Dish it more. Lay the plug on the mouth of a 12 pt socket. About the same OD or a fuzz smaller than the plug. Press the ball end of a ball peen hammer into the "bowl" This will make the plug smaller to fit. What is a 12 pt socket? A 1/2" Pipe Thread socket? Luckily I bought a ...
by rainer
Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found some water drops under my Lizzy
Replies: 25
Views: 3708

Re: Found some water drops under my Lizzy

For the question you did NOT ask: "Yes, you should switch over to coolant in your car, or you will sooner or later rust through your block" Scott, I will use coolant, but not right now. My hope is that this very little pinholes (I have three in my radiator tubes) will be closed by calcium. If this ...
by rainer
Fri Sep 02, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found some water drops under my Lizzy
Replies: 25
Views: 3708

Re: Found some water drops under my Lizzy

Hello, and thank you so much for your input. Today I received new brass plugs from Germany, so I started to remove the old bad plug. As Dan Triace showed with his pictures, the rusty plug was pulled within 1 minute. It was extremely rusty in its center. Then I cleaned the hole by scratching out all ...
by rainer
Fri Aug 26, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found some water drops under my Lizzy
Replies: 25
Views: 3708

Re: Found some water drops under my Lizzy

Major correction. The current plug is steel, not brass. I sprayed lots of brake cleaner on it and wiped it. The "golden shine" was away and I saw naked steel, no brass. As mentioned by Kaiser, the plug is paper thin and leaking in its center. I slightly pressed it with the blade of a flat screwdrive...
by rainer
Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found some water drops under my Lizzy
Replies: 25
Views: 3708

Re: Found some water drops under my Lizzy

I am reluctant to give any advice about replacement of parts, not because I know what to do, but because I do not know whether you have a source of parts in your area. If they have to be imported, it would be more expensive. There are 3 of those plugs, the front one is the easiest to access. The ot...
by rainer
Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found some water drops under my Lizzy
Replies: 25
Views: 3708

Re: Found some water drops under my Lizzy

Hi, Jerry.

What tools are required to install the new plug?
How do I get the old plug out?

Is the plug sealing only by pressure - metal to metal - or is some sealant used in addition?
by rainer
Fri Aug 26, 2022 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found some water drops under my Lizzy
Replies: 25
Views: 3708

Found some water drops under my Lizzy

Hello, I hope somebody has an idea... After the summer trip at alpenchapter.com I decided to bring my radiator to a company for minor repair (it was leaking a very little bit right between the mesh and upper hose connection. The company re-soldered the brass inlet )it is a 1916 brass radiator, but t...
by rainer
Sat Jul 09, 2022 2:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leakage in Radiator
Replies: 6
Views: 1641

Re: Leakage in Radiator

Hello, will this stuff leave residue on all surfaces? I am a bit scared because this would reduce radiator efficiency. If it only clogs the leaks, it is fine. Only to give an idea on how intense the leakage is: Yesterday, when I started this thread, I filled up water. Today the pipe is still wet in ...
by rainer
Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leakage in Radiator
Replies: 6
Views: 1641

Re: Leakage in Radiator

Hello, Norman. Last weekend I did a 100km trip at very sunny weather and temperature of 32°C. There were some steep hills, one steep enough to need low gear with max power. The motometer climbed close to upper end of the hole, but the car did not start boiling. So I think the radiator is working wel...
by rainer
Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leakage in Radiator
Replies: 6
Views: 1641

Leakage in Radiator

Hello. Today I checked my Lizzy as preparation for my tomorrow trip. I was wondering that a lot of water was missing. I filled it up and then I got the idea to have a look on the back side of the radiator... and I saw one pipe appearing wet. :cry: It is a radiator of a Touring 1915, brass. 2022-07-0...
by rainer
Sat Jun 25, 2022 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gastank cap thread size - Please help
Replies: 3
Views: 1331

Re: Gastank cap thread size - Please help

Thank you so much for this link.

Rainer :D
by rainer
Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gastank cap thread size - Please help
Replies: 3
Views: 1331

Gastank cap thread size - Please help

Hello. I am working on an "emergency" gas-tank cap. In case that I am low on gas I want to use an air-pump to pressurize the tank a little bit. Of course, I don't want to modify the original brass cap, and even a used one is too expensive because of shipping cost, so I got the idea to 3D print one, ...
by rainer
Wed Jun 22, 2022 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: COIL BOX
Replies: 23
Views: 4083

Re: THE HORROR!

I like the cutting board idea. Its a "slice above the rest!" Did you use a router for the grooves for the coil contacts? I would use good Beech plywood. The more layers it has, the better. Instead of milling out grooves, you may also consider buying plywood in two thicknesses, One piece in overall ...
by rainer
Sun Jun 19, 2022 3:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installation of New Sediment Bowl
Replies: 42
Views: 6530

Re: Installation of New Sediment Bowl

Hello. I have the tank under the seat, but the principle will be the same. I had to install a new sediment bowl because the old one was total crap. It had a cast-iron bulb with brass parts screwed in, but some super smart guy drilled it up from tank side (through the petcock, too) and soldered in a ...
by rainer
Fri Jun 17, 2022 5:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cover for Model T Touring?
Replies: 42
Views: 6770

Re: Cover for Model T Touring?

Hello, Kaiser Rainer, I realise i am a bit late with this, but my wife is a professional upholsterer, for tarpaulins and covers like yours, she uses thread for stitching that is at least half cotton and half polyesther for jobs like this, as the cotton swells when it gets wet and ensures a watertigh...
by rainer
Thu Jun 16, 2022 3:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cover for Model T Touring?
Replies: 42
Views: 6770

Re: Cover for Model T Touring?

Hello. Today I want to post an update. The cover is mostly finished, so I can show some new pictures now. I need to mention that it is not finished yet. It is cut in shape and first seam is done. I also sewed a two inches wide flap across rear end. The huge opening below this flap can be closed when...
by rainer
Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Minimum gas in tank to be on safe side?
Replies: 14
Views: 3124

Re: Minimum gas in tank to be on safe side?

Hello, TrentB Only unplanetary people back up hills. I keep a special gas cap with me when I am doing really steep climbing (e.g. going over Stony Pass out of Silverton, CO). This cap has been fitted with an old metal inner tube stem. When the motor starts to starve for fuel, I stop, change gas caps...
by rainer
Sun Jun 05, 2022 4:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Minimum gas in tank to be on safe side?
Replies: 14
Views: 3124

Minimum gas in tank to be on safe side?

Hello. I am wondering about minimum amount of gas I should have in my tank (T Touring '16) to get no troubles when driving uphill. I do have a gas gauge.and I currently measured 20 liters (=6 gal) in the tank. How deep can I go to be still on safe side? Nothing is more worse than driving uphills a f...
by rainer
Mon May 30, 2022 5:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cover for Model T Touring?
Replies: 42
Views: 6770

Re: Cover for Model T Touring?

Allan, you are mostly right, but you cannot compare a truck with a covered steel frame with a Model T. When everything is hard mounted to each other; I fully agree. Then I can hard-tension the cover. But ... As you know, everything above the axles is massively moving relative to axlesis flexible. Wh...
by rainer
Sat May 28, 2022 5:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cover for Model T Touring?
Replies: 42
Views: 6770

Re: Cover for Model T Touring?

Not sure if it's been said here, but running a car down the road on an exposed trailer or towing it will be disastrous for your paint job. It'll rub the clearcoat and paint right down to the metal from wind fluttering the cover. Please be csreful. In fact there are only a few critical points where ...
by rainer
Sat May 28, 2022 4:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cover for Model T Touring?
Replies: 42
Views: 6770

Re: Cover for Model T Touring?

I've bought my last three covers from Lang's. No problems. Can you show me the item number? I had a look there before I started with my DIY, but couldn't find anything. ;) But as I mentioned more than once, it is a no-go to me to mount any kind of snappers or other things to the car. I even closed ...
by rainer
Sat May 28, 2022 4:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cover for Model T Touring?
Replies: 42
Views: 6770

Re: Cover for Model T Touring?

Hello, and many tanks for the pictures. I decided to cover the entire car without need for any snap fasteners. Covering the entire car makes this easier to do. I also thought about covering only the opening of the Touring body, but I finally changed my mind because of several reasons: Such cover nev...
by rainer
Fri May 27, 2022 3:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cover for Model T Touring?
Replies: 42
Views: 6770

Re: Cover for Model T Touring?

.... continuing previous post because only 5 pictures possible.... After fit test, I will make such little flaps as shown in next picture and stitch them down 1/4" beside the bow. So the first sewing line is hidden and goes only through the middle and lowest layer. This is actually stitching through...
by rainer
Fri May 27, 2022 3:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cover for Model T Touring?
Replies: 42
Views: 6770

Re: Cover for Model T Touring?

Here a little update on my transport and rain protection cover (as promised). 1. Cover Support The first job was finding a solution for protecting the transport cover from being damaged by sharp edges of windshield. I ended up with this simple and efficient solution, a 40x20x2mm aluminum profile, h...
by rainer
Thu May 19, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Height Question
Replies: 3
Views: 1331

Re: Height Question

I don't know if this is of help, but my Touring has a height of 160cm from floor to upper edge of folded down windshield
by rainer
Sun May 01, 2022 3:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Adjusting headlights
Replies: 6
Views: 1874

Re: Adjusting headlights

Hello. I also had mis-aligned headlights. Of course, you can try to get this adjustment tool, but you can also use a cheaper method, actually doing the same: Franzose.jpg I took this kind of wrench and extended it with a piece of pipe. Total cost for me: 0.00 $ because I had the wrench. Simply attac...
by rainer
Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cover for Model T Touring?
Replies: 42
Views: 6770

Re: Cover for Model T Touring?

Hello, Humblej Don't worry about my (missing) feedback, it will follow. The reason is simple: I have ordered a car cover (I posted the link) a few days ago. The company is currently doing inventory. This causes a little delay.and I didn'r receive the shipment yet. I have also located a local saddler...
by rainer
Wed Apr 27, 2022 2:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A really useful Battery Charger?
Replies: 15
Views: 3326

Re: A really useful Battery Charger?

Thanks for all your replies. As finally mentioned, I am from Austria. I have looked at many places, but 6V chargers are very rare. In case they support 6V, they often switch into a "moped" mode, assuming 8Ah-12Ah batteries. Anyway, now something positive: . Yesterday I waited until 9:00 Pacific Time...
by rainer
Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A really useful Battery Charger?
Replies: 15
Views: 3326

Re: A really useful Battery Charger?

I have two of these and they work great for me. I don’t regularly drive my 3 T’s all the time and these keep my batteries up. https://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SC1319-Automatic-Battery-Maintainer/dp/B0756Q88J5/ref=asc_df_B0756Q88J5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312540934012&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvr...
by rainer
Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A really useful Battery Charger?
Replies: 15
Views: 3326

Re: A really useful Battery Charger?

Hello, Kaiser. There is a very easy solution to your problem, mount two 6V batteries in series and put your charger on 12V that way you can use all the functions on 12 to work on your 6Volt batteries. Be sure though that the two batteries are about equal in charge level, if the level of the two is t...
by rainer
Tue Apr 26, 2022 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cover for Model T Touring?
Replies: 42
Views: 6770

Re: Cover for Model T Touring?

Oh, what a surprise! Some people are speaking German in USA ! :D I was at "Petrified wood" when I traveled Route 66 when I was 50. There I met a nice man who enjoyed talking to me in German language. "Ich war in Munich in Deutschland nach die Krieg..." There he learned German and he still was speaki...