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- Thu Jun 19, 2025 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: PCV Valve picture please.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1431
Re: PCV Valve picture please.
I am curious about this because it is said to substantially reduce oil leaks and from what I have read isn't especially difficult to install. I have leaks.
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: PCV Valve picture please.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1431
PCV Valve picture please.
Hello, I've researched PCV discussions but don't seem to find a picture of a modern PCV Valve addition to a T engine. Please post a picture of an in-situ PCV Valve addition to your T engine. Bonus points for parts list. Thank you!
- Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Duncan,Ok. swapmeet
- Replies: 36
- Views: 11249
Re: Duncan,Ok. swapmeet
How did it go? Any pictures?
- Mon Mar 17, 2025 11:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Re: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
I wonder if I can somehow find a brass trim ring that fits this base? It is threaded but probably the trim ring is long gone.
- Sun Mar 16, 2025 8:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Re: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
Thanks, I cleaned it and added clock oil. No change, it runs for a little while then stops. Off to a 'real' clock repair shop...
- Wed Mar 12, 2025 9:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Re: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
Thank you! I rim wound it clockwise until it wouldn't turn anymore. It runs for about 45 seconds and stops unless I gently shake it then it runs again and stops again. Sometimes it doesn't run at all when I shake it. Does the rim actually turn when it is running getting ready to be wound again?
- Wed Mar 12, 2025 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Re: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
What or how is "Rim wind"?
- Tue Mar 11, 2025 10:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Re: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
Colin, It came off the base after I purchased new strap wrenches. The rubber was too hard on my 30 year old strap wrench. Ironically nothing but friction was holding the clock on. Someone in its past damaged the base by drilling a hole in the mount and apparently trying to punch it out. The penetrat...
- Mon Mar 10, 2025 10:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Re: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
The rear mount back has nearly nothing on it. There isn't anything worth mentioning looking into the drilled hole in the back just more case. The silvery substance at the joint is almost certainly brass polish residue. It is less now since I have been spraying penetrating oil. It was obvious that i...
- Mon Mar 10, 2025 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Re: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
The big belt is still slipping. Maybe I should get another strap wrench...
- Mon Mar 10, 2025 4:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Re: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
I tried actual penetrating oil, and counter rotating but nothing so far. I am bumping it with a rubber hammer. A problem is that my strap wrench and belt slip. I am going to continue to try it once or twice a day until hopefully it moves.
- Mon Mar 10, 2025 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I'm new. What oil should I use?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4598
- Fri Mar 07, 2025 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Re: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
I put it in a plastic bag in the freezer for 30 minutes then took it out and put a heat gun on the rear mount threaded junction then tried the strap wrench and belt but it won't turn still.
- Thu Mar 06, 2025 10:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2100
Stewart & Clark Mfg Dash Clock Fix?
Hello all, good to be back. I was recently gifted this beautiful Stewart & Clark Mfg 1908-1914 "Chelsea" brass dash clock. I want to untwist it from the rear dash mount so that I can wind it and fix it if it is broken. It has so far resisted my efforts. It should unscrew from both the front bezel an...
- Fri Dec 20, 2024 10:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
I think it was 2 problems which made it difficult to figure out. I think the + battery cable was subtly loose at the lead battery cable tie down and probably the switch was bad as well. I am ok with changing out the GM cable because the new Lang ones connections look much more solid. This isn't the ...
- Fri Dec 20, 2024 9:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Contact info for Dave Huson
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3881
Re: Contact info for Dave Huson
I am glad he is doing well. He let me pick his collection about 2020 to build my wedding car for my now wife from her Father's Hay wagon as recounted in "Hay wagon to Speedster Project" and The Conclusion of Hay Wagon to Speedster Project https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=24649 He had...
- Sat Dec 14, 2024 4:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
I have it on and it works. Also the battery cable at the terminal was loose and crackling and looked worn out so I replaced it with a new one. I will attempt to get the old one working again.
- Sat Dec 14, 2024 2:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
Thanks because yes it seems to me that the threaded washer just wasn't right and has been damaging the stud. The steel washer is a red herring. Originally the internal insulator was 1 piece with 2 holes. I have seen them with wings on each end (3 sides around the contact) so that if the terminal got...
- Sat Dec 14, 2024 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
My Brother's and Sister's I must confess that I was weak and doubted my abilities at old switch resurrection. The local TSC was too far of a drive. My spirit was not pure enough, so I had a backup plan in the same shipment with the now misplaced washer kit see attached. I haven't given up on the ori...
- Sat Dec 14, 2024 1:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
I hammered the threaded washer flat. It is not threading easily, not at all, onto the 3/8 inch stud. The washer looks slightly too tight. The nuts go on smoothly. I don't know how to proceed.
- Sat Dec 14, 2024 1:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
I have the shorted stud off of the switch. After taking the nuts off I tried to turn what I think is a threaded washer off but that didn't seem to work so I put a nut on the end and hammered it and it came off with problems. I think that this washer is threaded to the stud and I bent it out of shape...
- Mon Dec 09, 2024 10:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
Mine circled in red.
- Mon Dec 09, 2024 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
The switch yielded to fine wood chisels forcing it open. The garage bench cleaning fairy has been out this year. :D The stud base was turned when I first opened it and the insulator is torn so that is probably why it is shorting out. I am told on good authority that it is an 'oddball' early switch 1...
- Sun Dec 08, 2024 11:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
Zero continuity when the switch is pressed on. Hey mister, there is your problem... Another problem is that this is going to be difficult to open up as the welds go deep into the seam around the perimeter and there isn't much of a slot to insert a flat bladed screwdriver to pry it apart. I used a Dr...
- Sun Dec 08, 2024 8:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
I grinded the welds off then came back with a Dremel cutting wheel but it isn't separating, certainly not easily. Nearly nothing is, right?
Ideas?

- Sun Dec 08, 2024 3:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
It is not riveted to the frame. It is probably a 1922 body with a 1925 motor and a 1913 differential. The best guess is that at some point in its history it was sandwich crashed then parts replaced from various cars. I bought it from Backyards Classics in Minnessota who bought it from a mystery pers...
- Sun Dec 08, 2024 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
I took it off, here are more pictures. It isn't riveted. I don't know if I want to take the trouble to cut the welds with an angle grinder and try and fix it or just buy a new one.
- Sun Dec 08, 2024 3:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
I anticipated that it was the battery so I took it to Interstate batteries, they tested it as good but I didn't trust it so I bought a new one last week and put it in, no change. Can you post a picture of the top of your battery so we can see the date/yr punches , make & model. When was it purchased?
- Sun Dec 08, 2024 12:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lightweight Model T Hauling Trailer?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 15621
Re: Lightweight Model T Hauling Trailer?
This might be a possibility. I put some calculations into Chatgpt to calculate the position needed for a normal tongue weight. It said that even with the car loaded in reverse position and with 2 foot extensions off the back for the front wheels to shift the car backward some that the tongue weight ...
- Sat Dec 07, 2024 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
Thanks, where can I find a TSC switch?
George House wrote: ↑Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:59 pmDoc,
Others will disagree with this but a TSC switch is the same as vendors sell at half the price. I’ve used them for years. Do you have an extension on top of that foot switch ? Lose it if you do.
- Sat Dec 07, 2024 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
I do not know about the ammeter. I didn't notice it but was not paying attention either. Battery cables are black and fabric and thick. Not much touching that I can see. Prior to your problem, with the engine running, did your ammeter show a positive charge from the generator?... Also, what color ar...
- Sat Dec 07, 2024 5:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
Looks very old/original, however it looks like it was welded together in the past.
- Sat Dec 07, 2024 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Re: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
Starter was replaced with a new rebuilt one a few years ago and has not been excessively used.
- Sat Dec 07, 2024 4:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
- Replies: 72
- Views: 19527
Perplexing Electrical Problem on my 1922 Touring.
Hello all, my electric failed at church a few weeks ago. I successfully crank started it and got home. Now it behaves oddly and I am perplexed. If I take the footswitch battery to switch cable off and put it back on the electrical comes on (horn works, coil boxes buzz) and press the foot switch I ge...
- Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Hagerty Ford Floorboard Hoax Article.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1794
Hagerty Ford Floorboard Hoax Article.
Hagerty has an article on 3 Urban Myths and Hoaxes including Ford Model T parts crates floor boards: https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/3-automotive-urban-legends-hoaxes-and-conspiracy-theories/?hashed_email=9b6cd49a2638c499baead181944bd649c05216d6a79ca7f7dbaa0dcc068134c4&dtm_em=9b6cd4...
- Sun May 26, 2024 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lightweight Model T Hauling Trailer?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 15621
Re: Lightweight Model T Hauling Trailer?
So Aluma UT12's are $4-$5K now. Can aluminum car-hauling trailers be rented easily? U-Haul won't rent without at least 5000 lb capacity towing vehicle and they don't have lightweight car hauling trailers that I know of. -- IV
- Sun May 05, 2024 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Emoji for my cell phone?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2262
Re: Model T Emoji for my cell phone?
I updated to the latest and now I hold down on it and it does nothing. 

- Sun May 05, 2024 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Emoji for my cell phone?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2262
Re: Model T Emoji for my cell phone?
I hold down on it, it outlines but then it only brings up Copy and Share... no Add Sticker. :( Well there is a way to get that done depending on what phone or iPad you have. Bring up a photo that has not been edited (doesn’t work well if edited) and hold your thumb/finger on your vehicle. If the scr...
- Sun May 05, 2024 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Emoji for my cell phone?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2262
Re: Model T Emoji for my cell phone?
So far the answer is: with difficulty. I created this little .png attached but to get it to display correctly as an emoji on iphone is far more difficult than it should be. If you copy it into a message it scales it up beyond actual size which makes it look blurry. At this point I cannot find a way ...
- Sun May 05, 2024 1:26 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What temp/How long do I heat HDPE pipe and fitting for plastic weld?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8206
Re: What temp/How long do I heat HDPE pipe and fitting for plastic weld?
Seller says for 3 mm wall thickness 230-250 ℃ and a few seconds. Is that about right? Documentation for the tool is sparse.
- Sun May 05, 2024 12:49 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What temp/How long do I heat HDPE pipe and fitting for plastic weld?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8206
What temp/How long do I heat HDPE pipe and fitting for plastic weld?
Hi all, I am retrofitting a faulty ground source heat pump system. I have received this new plastic welder from amazon. The sockets appear correct for US pipe (inches not millimeters). The documentation is sparse. What temperature do I set the welder to melt HDPE pipe? How long do I heat at that tem...
- Sat May 04, 2024 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Emoji for my cell phone?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2262
Re: Model T Emoji for my cell phone?
So no model T emoji exists? These are the little ones you put in a text message:











- Fri May 03, 2024 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Emoji for my cell phone?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2262
Model T Emoji for my cell phone?
I was asked why I don't have a Model T Emoji for my cell phone? Good question. I looked for one and could not find one. Does it exist for iPhone?
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Soldering a T gas tank
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6698
Re: Soldering a T gas tank
I had the same issue with my T tank. Leaking where the sediment bowl screwed in. I took it to a radiator shop and they fixed it no problem. They steamed it first to remove any combustible gasoline.
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:07 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What is this at the base of a wood utility pole?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9610
What is this at the base of a wood utility pole?
What is this little metal circular threaded thing with a star shaped top embedded at the base of a wooden utility pole for?
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I texted a friend asking "How was Chickasha today?"....
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9254
Re: I texted a friend asking "How was Chickasha today?"....
I wish I could have gone but this year I had Spring Break child possession, so we went skiing at Angelfire NM and I was forbidden both by my children and wife to go to Chickasha lest I buy a Roadster. Next year I do not have possession so hopefully I can go.
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:18 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
Stainless steel hose clamp worked to retain the spring! Now on to the leaks!
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:49 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
The good news, Lazzars has an AS-9785. The bad news is that it is $82!! https://www.hcrcnow.com/shop/parts/product/24832
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:42 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
Thanks you put me on to what it might be. It is actually the other rod and spring on the other side in the picture. Attached is a parts diagram pdf. My AS-9784 rod does not seem to be original. It lacks the spring retainer near the hook end so the spring isn't long enough to recoil it. A quick shopp...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:40 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
Does anyone know by what mechanism of how the pumping pedal of this is supposed to recoil back up after pumping with your foot? I've reviewed many pictures and diagrams but do not see how it goes. A previous owner rigged a lousy spring with wire but that does not seem to be how these are. I don't se...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1904
Re: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
We are back in business. See pictures. The springs arrived from Lee's and are perfect. I cut them to size and installed them. Held it together manually then spot welded the rivet back on and re-installed it. It is very stiff now and is not going to fly open anymore. I have extras if the other 2 latc...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1904
Re: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
I measured it and it is a 3 coils, wire thickness is 0.06575, 2 inch total distance, 0.8125 coil OD. See pictures. I was contacted privately and guided on how to measure these, then shown this website Lee Spring: LTMR150X05 put that into "search" and you'll get 2 springs that are darn near exactly w...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ownership History of this Minnesota acquired 1922ish Touring?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 618
Ownership History of this Minnesota acquired 1922ish Touring?
I purchased "Shirley" in November of 2016 a 1922 body, 1913 differential and 1925 motor, engine number 11755014 from Backyard Classics 10288 200th Street Northwest, Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701, United States https://backyardclassics.net. It has been a great car, full of peculiar finds and uni...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 2:30 pm
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: The old forums like 2016, 2017 Internal Server Error.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8505
The old forums like 2016, 2017 Internal Server Error.
Hey on the old forums like 2016, 2017 a lot of 'Internal Server Error' when clicking on navigation links, also I can no longer login to search my own old posts.
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1904
Re: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
Thanks, I just hammered it with a punch and it came off. See picture. Yes, probably just put the rivet back through and spot weld. The spring will be in the mail tomorrow. So cool this thing is probably 100 years old and apparently very unique to my car. Many thanks!
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 1:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1904
Re: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
Per the internet the broken spring type is a 'torsion spring.' and it seems that there are many to choose from. If I can find a replacement rivet after I drill out the current one then I think we might be back in business.
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1904
Re: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix?
Upon further looking at the makers mark it is definitely The English & Mersick Co Newhaven, Conn. I still can find no other examples of this particular latch so far...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1904
Door latch spring is sprung how do I fix? English & Mersick
Hello all, my 1922 touring rear door latch recoil spring broke. Now the latch will not recoil so it does not work. This is I think a period but non-Ford 3rd party latch because it has a handle on both sides. Unfortunately, the post that holds the spring is peened onto the latch. Any suggestions for ...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: LBJ's 1910 Model T Donated by Henry Ford II Pictures.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2075
LBJ's 1910 Model T Donated by Henry Ford II Pictures.
Hi, I was made more aware of LBJ's very original 1910 Model T Donated by Henry Ford II by this forum. We visited the LBJ childhood home and ranch in Johnson City this weekend and there it was! It is on loan from the LBJ presidential library. These pictures are as close as I could get to it.
- Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:52 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Hole is too big for 1/4 Zerk grease fitting?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1182
Hole is too big for 1/4 Zerk grease fitting?
Hi, further along with the Weaver 4 ton jack. https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=30668 The lift arm had a totally smashed Zerk fitting on it that I drilled out. The hole measures 1/4 inch with a micrometer but my 1/4 inch Zerk replacement is too loose to fit the hole. What should I do...
- Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:30 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
I have this working well enough after discovering that the two ball valves were obviously not even there. While the saddle now stays up and has a lot of force it still sinks a bit with time and takes awhile to start to go up when pumping. The Zerk fitting on the lifting arm was smashed so I drilled ...
- Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil Bubbling Around the Spark Plug and Gas Leak
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4734
Re: Oil Bubbling Around the Spark Plug and Gas Leak
Alright! The Gasoila fixed the fuel leak problem and the Permatex fixed the up through the ground came a bubbling crude problem! Now when I go to church there isn't a puddle of gasoline under the car when I come out. You can just see a bit of Gasoila excess on the fuel line and the carburetor in the...
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil Bubbling Around the Spark Plug and Gas Leak
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4734
Re: Oil Bubbling Around the Spark Plug and Gas Leak
Permatex #2 is worth a try. I've found that aviation lube (I have a lifetime supply with the tube I have) in my experience doesn't hold up for long with gasoline.
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil Bubbling Around the Spark Plug and Gas Leak
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4734
Oil Bubbling Around the Spark Plug and Gas Leak
Good evenings my Model T brothers, I hope this all finds you well. My carburetor gas leak has returned, probably right at where the right turn valve is threaded into the carburetor. It drips onto the flat cap of the bowl. See picture. I don't know what to do about this, I suspect the threads are loo...
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 6:55 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Jay Leno Fire - Prayers for a Speedy Recovery
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5311
Re: Jay Leno Fire - Prayers for a Speedy Recovery
I had similar injuries in a chemistry lab fire approximately 1982. The skin on your hands comes off like a glove. It hurts a lot and takes months to heal.
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: It’s A Wonderful Life
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2766
Re: It’s A Wonderful Life
Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story on It's a Wonderful Life: https://youtu.be/vJuTQdHZ1L8
- Sun Dec 25, 2022 12:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Christmas Eve Model T Ride 2022
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2309
Christmas Eve Model T Ride 2022
Christmas Eve model T ride in the touring. Went out in the neighborhood with my boys, niece and nephew in 26 degree weather in Houston Texas. My son had Christmas carol boom box on. Great time was had by all. Thanks to all who helped get and keep my model T's running for times such as this.
- Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:02 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Jay Leno Fire - Prayers for a Speedy Recovery
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5311
Re: Jay Leno Fire - Prayers for a Speedy Recovery
Having experienced a similar injury in my youth it is very painful. It takes months to stop hurting and months more to acceptably heal. I wish him best.
- Sat Nov 19, 2022 2:59 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Motorcycle Gas Tank Old Sealer Coming off (Honda CB77)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1502
Motorcycle Gas Tank Old Sealer Coming off (Honda CB77)
Hi,
I restored a 1964 Honda Superhawk CB77 20 years ago. The gas tank had a lot of rust so I did the bolts and nuts, muriatic acid treatment then used the recommended sealer for the time Kreem. It is now peeling off. What should I do to get it back in service?
-- IV
I restored a 1964 Honda Superhawk CB77 20 years ago. The gas tank had a lot of rust so I did the bolts and nuts, muriatic acid treatment then used the recommended sealer for the time Kreem. It is now peeling off. What should I do to get it back in service?
-- IV
- Sat Nov 19, 2022 2:53 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Geological find
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2654
Re: Geological find
Fossilized coral.
- Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:24 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18174
Re: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
Just think of the looks that you will get when you, um, slide down the road in this one.
- Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:23 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18174
Re: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
The patina alone is worth it. This one will be gone fast.
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 11:34 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18174
Re: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
Bump. I can't believe no one is stepping up to buy this cream puff!!!!
- Sat Aug 13, 2022 10:05 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18174
Re: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
Ran when parked.
- Sat Aug 13, 2022 7:58 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Long Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
I bought the Lazzars rebuild set. I've started disassembly. The ram comes out as a unit. I took it to the auto paint store to get the paint color matched.
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:51 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Long Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
I am wondering if I should get the $52 Blackhawk kit or the seems to have everything Lazaar's for $127?
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:13 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Long Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
It looks like it has 2 layers of green paint where there is paint. The original paint color code is still unknown. I kerosened it and pressured washed it clean.
- Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stranded at the Gas Pump or Too Many Model T's?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5123
Re: Stranded at the Gas Pump or Too Many Model T's?
Did 14's have a battery? If not, if you add a battery on a '14 it starts easier? How do you add a battery to an early?
- Sun Jul 31, 2022 2:01 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Long Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
Some instructions on how to rebuild it. https://www.hcrcnow.com/uploads/drawing ... ctions.pdf
- Sat Jul 30, 2022 4:03 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Long Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
Two rebuild kits available simple one and lots of stuff one: WA73 REPAIR KIT (blackhawkparts.com) https://www.blackhawkparts.com/product385.html Weaver Seal Kits | Model #WA-73 | Lazzar's Floor Jack Repair Parts (hcrcnow.com) https://www.hcrcnow.com/shop/seal-kits/product/2681 Schematic here: https:...
- Sat Jul 30, 2022 3:17 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Long Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
Positive ID under the greasy crud it is a Weaver WA-73 four ton and it looks like rebuild kits are available.
- Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:26 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Long Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
It seems to strongly resemble a 1930's Weaver Lo-Hi, however, so far I cannot find any marking or identifier on it.
- Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:09 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Re: Long Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
Thanks, the pedal makes the lift go up a little but then it sinks back down. The large handle seems to only be for moving it around. There is a lever on the side of the handle in picture 3 that actuates something near the pedal. The lift sinks back down no matter what position the lever on the side ...
- Fri Jul 29, 2022 5:53 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16920
Weaver Antique Floor Jack what is it, repair it?
I bought this long antique I think floor jack at an estate sale. I can't seem to make it work. I don't know how to make it work. It does not have any brand or markings on it that I can see. What is it? How can I make it work?
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rescued today !! Looking for info on the rear wheels.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4079
Re: Rescued today !! Looking for info on the rear wheels.
That is a beauty. Please share photos of what you do with her. Those front wheels need a complete rebuild or replacement. I don't know what to tell you about the rear ones. Would they not be solid for farming as-is?
- Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 8553 Jack is it Ford?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1234
8553 Jack is it Ford?
See attached pictures, I picked this jack up at an estate sale. It has 8553 on it but no Ford script. Is it Ford? Also how do I get or make a handle? According to this 2008 thread http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1230658292 they look like twins.
- Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18174
Re: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
Survivor!!
- Mon Jul 04, 2022 10:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bellaire Tx 4th of July Parade
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1450
Re: Bellaire Tx 4th of July Parade
Balto absolutely stole the show. The ahooga horn that Steven Tomaso persisted in fixing worked perfectly the whole time. The crowd loved it.
- Mon Jul 04, 2022 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bellaire Tx 4th of July Parade
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1450
Bellaire Tx 4th of July Parade
Our dog Balto and 1922 Model T Touring on the Bellaire Texas 4th of July Parade. Balto was the star of the show.
- Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:02 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18174
Re: FS Unrestored Time-capsule
Would you consider a trade? Low miles, it is all there. Body is in perfect condition. This one has it where it counts!
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: San Francisco 1906 Video
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2325
San Francisco 1906 Video
Remastered and colorized, it is interesting with how many automobiles were in existence in 1906: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHkc83XA2dY
- Sat Apr 16, 2022 8:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ooga is Iffy.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10653
Re: Ooga is Iffy.
Steve was able to locate and fix the intermittent short as well as replace all the grommets. I also have it grounded properly with the green wire and used a cone wrench to keep the grommet from having an issue. Loud and proud again. Now I have another one that I bought at Chickasha 2 years ago. It s...
- Sun Apr 03, 2022 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: The Perfect Vintage Speed Boat Powered by a HAL DOHC Racing Engine
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5448
Re: The Perfect Vintage Speed Boat Powered by a HAL DOHC Racing Engine
The wooden trailer and wire wheels are almost as great as the boat. 'Invader' that is just awesome.
- Fri Apr 01, 2022 3:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ooga is Iffy.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10653
Re: Ooga is Iffy.
We've finally come to the conclusion that there is an intermittent short in the motor winding. It isn't obvious where the short is. Does anyone know how this can be fixed?
- Sun Mar 20, 2022 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ooga is Iffy.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10653
Re: Ooga is Iffy.
So I found a rubber grommet at lowes and some #6 washers so I hope it works. I couldn't find any composite or hard felt washers.
- Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ooga is Iffy.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10653
- Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Who purchased the first Model T Ford?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4126
- Sun Mar 20, 2022 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ooga is Iffy.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10653
- Sun Mar 20, 2022 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ooga is Iffy.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10653
Re: Ooga is Iffy.
Is a new Model A ahooga horn wire grommet this? https://tinyurl.com/ykptpjuk
- Sun Mar 20, 2022 2:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ooga is Iffy.
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10653
Re: Ooga is Iffy.
Thank you for the advice and help. I opened it up and crumbled insulator fell out. More than is shown in the last picture. Where might one obtain or create an insulator grommet for this?