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Vonau

Hi Ken. Thanks for the message. I saw that, but I'd prefer used ones, as new ones would look pretty conspicuous on my Touring.

Regards, Beat

Vonau

I'm looking for two or three hubcaps made in Canada. Does anyone have any spare?

Thank you for your help.

Vonau

In the German-speaking region, Rudolf's Oldtimershop is probably the leading supplier. I have already had contact with these people, they are very friendly and helpful. Their catalog is very extensive. The spare parts are a lot more expensive than in the USA and many parts are often not in stock. I ...

Vonau

I also have a problem in the same place. My bullet is good but the pan is worn out. Would it be possible to fill the pan with brass solder and then finish it? Wouldn't brass be a better surface to protect the ball?

greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

Thank you for the quick help. That's exactly what I saw once and it helps me. I am very happy for the help and the contributions here in the forum.

Greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

I searched the forum but didn't find anything.

I remember once seeing a plan for the drilling of a pan plate. But I can't find anything anymore. Can someone help me?

To rebuild my Touring I have to make my own tools.

Greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

Thank you for all the answers Today I soldered and processed my bearing shell. I used a small propane flame to do this. It went pretty well, but I didn't make it pore-free. What do you think, can I use it like that? I also machined the pressure surface on the crankshaft to remove the wear. greetings...

Vonau

Yes, that's what I said and I'm already in the process of turning a blind bearing.

What's the best way to add new Babbitt? Should I melt it into a wire first and then add it while soldering? Or is it better to place pieces on the printing surface and then simply melt them?

Vonau

Today I made my first attempts to solder Babbitt on an old bearing shell. Has anyone done this and can give me some tips?
I would like to fix the axial play of the crankshaft on my engine.

greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

Thanks to both Marks for the answers. Yes, I have the Ruckstell manual at hand, but I couldn't find this measurement in it. The plate was slightly warped because in the past someone tried to press in the bearing without supporting the bronze thrust plate. I pressed it back, aligned it for concentric...

Vonau

Hello T-people I'm in the process of rebuilding my Ruckstell axle. I had to align the Bronze Thrust Plate and rework it slightly. Now I can't find any information about a dimension (picture) that I would like to check. Does anyone know this exact measurement when new and can help me? Greetings from ...

Vonau

I used pure nickel stick electrodes from the local tool store.

The standard designation is:

(EN IS0)E C Ni-Cl 3
AWSA5.15: ENi-Cl
DIN 8573E Ni BG 11

Maybe that will help.

Greetings Beat

Vonau

Hello T-people I had a lot of play in my driveshaft ball. I wasn't very impressed with the provider's insert disc and so I've been thinking for a while about how I could solve the problem. While straightening the rear axle, I had the idea of trying to heat and cool the ring. It took some patience ...

Vonau

Thanks for all the many answers. I took some time today and did it as Andre described. I got some cast electrodes, got a piece of cast iron from the scrap metal and slowly welded it on. I made sure it didn't get too warm and always hammered the seam as it cooled down. The excess material is then san...

Vonau

Hello T-people

Can anybody help me further? What material is the hogshead made of? Can it be welded?

I have a hogshead with tight pedal shafts, but unfortunately a corner on the back broke off during the drilling.

Can I fix this?

Greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

Thanks for your feedback I worked on my Ruckstell axle again today. First press out both pipes on the housings. That went without a problem. I made a split plate with a hole and welded it together to press it out. To align it, I attached a plate to the housing and the outside, which gave me the alig...

Vonau

Hello T-people I have a small drum axle half with a Ruckstell housing where the axle tube is very badly bent. Now I plan to remove the Ruckstell housing and use it to convert a large rear drum. I know that the length and alignment of the outside has to be exactly right in the end. Will I encounter a...

Vonau

I'm also in the process of setting up two starters. On one I noticed that the Bendix gear hits the starter motor housing. I set the endgame so that I have some distance there. I would be interested in other opinions on this.

greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

How are your search results on Google now?

I'm from Switzerland and struggle with various search engines. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to find older articles with all of our usual search engines.

I think that's a shame. The forum was a great help beforehand.

Greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

I'm fairly new to the hobby and have no experience with Model Ts. However, I trained as a mechanic and have often worked on engines. I would do like this: Unscrew and clean all spark plugs, connect the cables, hold the spark plugs in a bare spot and crank the engine by hand or with the starter. If t...

Vonau

I did some experiments for myself and found the following solution. I got the best charge with a coil made of a thick power cable. I supplied these with a DC welding system and charged the magnets. I now use a larger welding system than in the picture. The magnets immediately lift about 11 pounds, w...

Vonau

I'm currently overhauling my two starters and Bendix. When assembling the first starter, I noticed that the Bendix could be moved sideways. I have to press the assemblies all the way towards the starter against the stop of the armature shaft so that the newly installed bronze bushing instead of the ...

Vonau

I'm also overtaking my two Bendix. I see that the gear is mounted in a different position on both. There are three options. Should the counterbalance be opposite the screws or does it not matter? What do I need to know?

Thanks for the help

Vonau

Thanks for the feedback. John, you teach me Swiss automotive history. I had never heard of a Zedel before. I'm fascinated, there were around a hundred car manufacturers in little Switzerland and I found a register. The Zedel is also in it. Even if they aren't Model T's, maybe someone will be interes...

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....by the way, this is my favorite....

Vonau

And at the end the last bus...

Greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

More pictures...

Vonau

Wow, a contribution to a Model TT story from Switzerland here on MTFCA! That makes me happy. Today the Model T is quite rare with us and I rely on help and tips from overseas to hopefully get my 1926 Touring back on the road. I have briefly studied the history of Migros and will write a few words ab...

Vonau

I'm from Switzerland and can't help much.

But maybe there are some suitable ones on ebay?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126073704307?m ... olid=10050

Vonau

Hello T people

The front spring in my Touring 1926 has no holes for the oiler. Is that an early feather? Does this still fit for 1926?

Can someone give me the mass (height and distance of the eyes) for 1926? Or are they all the same?

I am grateful for any help

Vonau

Email sent

Vonau

I also need the same horn button for my Canadian T. I thought this one was offered at Langs (https://www.modeltford.com/item/6983A.aspx). Am I wrong?

Vonau

Hello T people

My slow and my brake drum failed the crack test. Does anyone have drums for sale that I can use to build my 1926 transmission?

Greetings Beat

Vonau

I am looking for NOS or good original front spring shackles for my 1926 Touring.
Can anybody help me further?

Vonau

I have two thoughts: One idea is to punch the surfaces with a punch so the bearing is tight and mount with Loctite so the gaps are filled and glued. Another idea would be to mount an insert plate. But I still don't know how I should do it and bring it in. But neither option makes me happy. Therefore...

Vonau

Yes, the dimensions are the same as with the crankshaft. You can also see signs of wear on the block, so new bearings won't fix the problem.
The bearings are close to the crankshaft. I actually expected that to be the problem.

Greetings Beat

Vonau

Hello T people

I have wear in the bore of the camshaft bearing block. I have about 0.01 inch play. What is the best thing I can do to fix the problem?

Greetings Beat

Vonau

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Vonau

Hello Mark

I'll take the lot.

Greetings Beat

Vonau

Hello

Is the outlet fan and pulley still available?

Best regards
Beat

Vonau

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Vonau

Allan, I would be interested in your work. Do you have pictures of how you made the "Made in Canada"?

greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

Thank you for all the feedback. I think I will only clean the spark plugs on the outside and then put them into operation. If they run well, the spark plugs will probably stay as they are. I have a set of four of each variety. I don't see an answer to my question about the difference. I am particula...

Vonau

Hi I bought a set of Campion x spark plugs for my 1926 Touring from two sellers on Ebay and had them sent to me in Switzerland. I figured they were both the late old plugs. But I see some differences: -Cone at the base of the cable connection thread -Length of the porcelain -Mounting of the archwire...

Vonau

Hi I was amazed, two/three weeks ago the website worked for a day. I happened upon it. It's an interesting site and very helpful. Unfortunately it doesn't work anymore. All the information available on the internet is very helpful for me as I don't speak English so I can work with online translator....

Vonau

Would like to buy two intact short fan hubs. But only need two.

With kind regards
Beat Betschart

Vonau

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Vonau

Hi Thank you for all the good advice. I've tried different wire ropes. But the lime is very hard and I don't stand a chance with that alone. Motor has stood still for about 70 years). As an experiment, I also placed some chunks of lime in phosphoric acid. Lime was completely dissolved. But I see tha...

Vonau

I just cleaned my block of rust. I used many different rotating wire brushes to do this. Took some time and the valve area was complex. My problem now is the cooling water channels. Limescale has built up quite thickly (picture) and I still don't have a solution. Does anyone have an idea how to get ...

Vonau

Wow Dan, interesting setup was done there. That way the magnets won't fly through the hogshead. But of course I want to stay original and only thought about charging the Ford magnets with a rare earth magnet. I see there are very strong rare earth magnets to buy from us (470kg = 1036ibs!!!!!). https...

Vonau

Thanks Dan for your report. I've read a lot about charging the magnets in the forum. I've never seen this variant here. I thought maybe some would be interested. No idea how a strong charge could be achieved with this compared to the conventional methods. So I'm interested in opinions or maybe someo...

Vonau

Hello T people I want to rebuild a 1926 engine and yesterday I was wondering how to recharge the flywheel magnets. Searching the internet for information, I found this article on rare earth magnet technology. https://www.gasenginemagazine.com/equipment/implements/build-magnet-charger-zm0z22amzram/ C...

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The restoration of my Touring 1926 is a big challenge. I'm from Switzerland and unfortunately I haven't found anyone here or in the surrounding countries who can cast the Babbitt main bearings. I could imagine learning this job myself. Therefore my question: Does anyone out there have a used linebor...

Vonau

This may or may not be of any help, but go here: https://www.prewarcar.com/447226-ford-t On the prewarcar.com web site, there are a number of other Model T's for sale in Europe. Hello. I would not trust this offer from the T 1927. I'm from Switzerland and saw this Tin Lizzy advertised a while ago a...

Vonau

Hello Lukas Yes, I planned to completely disassemble the engine and actually did it today. Unfortunately, luck wasn't entirely on my side. The first main bearing is in many pieces and the connecting rods have a lot of lateral play. The crankshaft was also ground and there are no more radii at the be...

Vonau

I had a little time today and dismantled the pulley and timing cover. Therefore, for all those interested, a picture of the inside. To my astonishment, the crankshaft shows hardly any wear on the sealing. Can't wait to see the rest of the engine... I'm surprised at how well I've been able to loosen ...

Vonau

Hello T people First of all, a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone. Many thanks for all the good tips and all the nice contacts around the world that I was able to get through this forum over the last few months. I poured some Coca-Cola for my fresh motor for Christmas.... Cheers and let it ...

Vonau

Thanks for the feedback.

The engine was probably made later. It has the number 151763xx.

Is it possible that the motor was only produced in 1931?

greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

Hello T people I found a T-Motor today, and that's not something we take for granted here in Switzerland. It's sort of a surprise bag. The engine has been in dry storage during a car recycling for the last approx. 70 years. Cylinder bore, valve stems and lifters appear to be original dimensions. Let...

Vonau

Hi

I would be interested in the muffler.
But I'm from Switzerland and don't know if shipping would be affordable?

With kind regards
Beat Betschart

Vonau

Hi

No, the magneto plates did not rub. I measured the distance. it was around 0.4". With the crankshaft pushed towards the rear, it was 0.6". I don't think that would have worked well.

greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

Hi Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I am aware of the Benedix drive. I had some free time today. So I removed the pig's head, oil pan and gear assembly to check other parts. You see some photos of my discoveries. What do you think of the condition? -The magnetic coil assembly shows damage from the past...

Vonau

Hi I just dismantled the engine. I would now like to continue checking parts and the gearbox. I hope I can find some time for it in the next few days. Now one more question: Can I dismantle the gearbox cover together with the Benedix and the starter or do I have to remove it first? greetings from Sw...

Vonau

Hi

I am looking for a front leaf spring for my Touring 1926.

Possibly only the four short sheets

Do you have such a thing?

Greetings Beat

Vonau

Hello Jerry. I will definitely do that. But nothing will start that soon....

Greetings Beat

Vonau

Hi Thanks for your messages Thanks also to John for getting in touch. We've already phoned each other. He highly praised your work and talked about the engines he bought from you. Today I checked the valve stems and the tappets. The valve stems are 0.340" which is the largest oversize as far as I kn...

Vonau

I found a report online about inserting cylinder liners and installing hardened valve seats https://www.modeltcentral.com/Model-T-Ford-Engine-Specifications.html. I think that matches what you wrote. According to my engine shop friend, it is common for us to use a top flanged cylinder liner as in th...

Vonau

Thanks for the reports The crankshaft thing is an optical illusion. This is caused by the skewed connection of the crankshaft. If you look at the short, straight pieces in the picture, they are all parallel. But to be on the safe side, I laid down under the Ford for a moment. I also solved the probl...

Vonau

Thank you for the answers. What happens when the cylinder walls tear? Is there water in the oil then? Is a fine crack even visible to the naked eye? Could a fine crack in the cylinder even be closed with a sleeve? The engine probably ran like this a few decades ago and was made to run again three ye...

Vonau

Thanks for the feedback I'm in a bit of a dilemma. Basically, I wanted to try to get the vehicle street legal before I spent the big bucks. Not that I spend a lot of money and in the end don't get a license for the vehicle here in Switzerland. I was aware that a total revision would be necessary in ...

Vonau

Hi I want to get a 1926 Made in Canada Touring that has been parked for a long time back on the road. I'm new to the hobby and could use some good advice from experienced T people. The previous owner had the Ford done at a workshop three years ago. Among other things, they worked on the valve seats,...

Vonau

I am interested in the New Day Timer. Wrote a message.

With kind regards
Beat Betschart

Vonau

Thank you all for the information Lukas, thanks for Bud's email address. I'm always surprised at the great willingness to help here in the forum. This is a big help for me as a newbie in this Hibby, especially here in Switzerland. I will take some time to write down all my brake questions and then c...

Vonau

Thanks for all the messages. Unfortunately, the phone number and the address don't do much for me. I don't speak English and can only communicate in writing along with online translator. Hence the partly bad spelling in my posts. Unbelievable. Communicating with you in English like this would have b...

Vonau

Thanks for all the cartwheels. Yes, I will of course leave the original Bremen as they are. I would like to make the confirmation stamps between Equalizer and Rocky's myself and maybe I could find the right springs at the hardware store. If I were to order original parts, shipping to Switzerland wou...

Vonau

Hello T friends Yesterday I received a set of used Rocky Mountains Bremen for my 1926 Touring. Unfortunately, not everything is complete. Can someone tell me how long the two operating rods have to be? Can I take the fork heads off the original brake? Also missing are the two springs that go over th...

Vonau

Hi

Thanks for all the info on my post.

I would like a Stewart 490. So would that be correct for 1926? Was Stewart 490 also available with KPH?

With kind regards

Vonau

Hi Can anybody help me further? I would have the opportunity to buy a complete set with Steward speedometer and drive. Question 1: Would this set be timed correctly for my 1926 Touring made in canada? Question 2: The speedometer shows miles. I live in Switzerland and we know the Km/h specification. ...

Vonau

Hello, everyone Interesting post. I have the exact same problem on my 1926 Touring. The ball is 1.18" (30mm) but is nice and evenly round. The ball cup is badly chipped and needs to be welded on and machined. Would it make sense to leave the ball as is and machine the ball sockets to 1.18"? greeting...

Vonau

Yes, a lot can happen in almost 100 years. Allan must have misunderstood my question. I'm wondering if that's a US muffler with a deflector added? Was there an end cover with an opening at the bottom? From what I've seen so far, these were slightly on the side.Then the deflector could not have been ...

Vonau

Thanks for all the replies and thanks Les for your information OK, now I see the details for "made in Canada": Also, could it be possible that this is a US exhaust with a deflector added? Were there also US silencers with the long hole at the end on the underside? Weren't these done on the side as c...

Vonau

Thanks for the information.

No, there is no cotter pin at the front. Tube has a compression ring.

greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

Oh, I'm almost embarrassed by this feedback. I wasn't even aware of this rarity. I'm fairly new to the Model T scene. I had to do some tweaking on the screw. I hope this will be closed. The outer tube was rebuilt and is not very professional. I think I'll leave it with the weld seam facing up. I am ...

Vonau

Can anybody help me further? I dismantled the muffler on my Touring 1926, which I want to get running again (original made in Canada). I discovered that the inner tube is not there. I have to make a new one. Does anyone know the dimensions of the pipe and especially the number and dimensions of the ...

Vonau

Hello Mark Strange

Thanks for your information. Lubricating with the grease needle is a good idea. But what about the rubber tip? Can you take a picture of it?

greetings from Switzerland

Vonau

Thanks for the feedback I realize that a modern warehouse would be the easiest way. Although we have many classic cars in Switzerland, Model Ts are very rare. To be honest, I've never seen a mobile Tin Lizzy live and I'm probably crazy that I bought one myself. When I disassembled the rear axle, I w...

Vonau

Hello Speedytinc Thank you for your detailed description. I have now measured my spool again. It's close to your guess. 12&6 o clock 2.378" 1&7 o clock 2.380" 2&8 o clock 2.387" 3&9 o clock 2.385" 4&10 o clock 2.387" 5&11 o clock 2.382" The worn area can be seen in the pictures. 11 to 1 o clock is a...

Vonau

Hi

I'm also afraid the wear and tear is a bit high. Further, this will make it difficult to set the gears green. But finding a good spool is difficult?

Greeting

Vonau

Hi Thanks for the feedback. I also thought the shackles like in Mark's photo would be correct. Are bushings made of bronze better than the original bushings? I need to replace all the bushings and the shackles. I have 7 leaf springs in the front and 8 leaf springs in the rear. Is the original for to...

Vonau

Hi I'm in the process of making my Touring 1926 made in Canada drivable again. Looking at the front spring and the shackle made me skeptical. Do these shackles belong to this car? Furthermore, there are no holes drilled for an oiler on the 7-blade spring. The corners of the top two sheets are not br...

Vonau

Hi I checked and measured my spool and the Hyatt drive shaft bearing again. I would like to keep the Hyattbearing. The spool measures 2,377 to 2,387 inches on the inside. The Hyattlager is nicely parallel and measures 0.559 to 0.560 inches. Can these parts still be used? Does anyone have a spool in ...

Vonau

Hi

My Touring 1926 made in Canada has two green buttons on the front. I have already seen this on other Model T pictures. What are these good for?

Were they perhaps reflectors that no longer reflect?

Greetings to all

Vonau

Wow, thanks for all of that feedback. The forum is always very helpful and I will need all the good advice. Yes, the embossing T2856 can be found on the firewall. So it is clear that the Ford was assembled in Toronto. It would be interesting to know what the numbers mean. Of course, it can be good o...

Vonau

Thanks for the feedback.

The ball cap is widened quite a bit on the back.
It would be best if I could replace these as I have now disassembled the whole driveshaft and rear axle.

But I can't find a replacement for a 1926 from any supplier. Is there really no replacement for the ball cap?

Greeting

Vonau

Hi Thanks in advance for the feedback. I have a photo of the sign in the footwell. Can you tell where the Ford was made? Next I have a question about the numbers. I know that the Ford USA engine number and chassis number were identical. Was that also the case with Ford made in Canada? My engine numb...

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