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by Mindless Automaton
Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Home made electronic timer
Replies: 7
Views: 4992

Home made electronic timer

Hello grumpy old people that think money is more important than life. Now what would be really controversial? An E-timer! So I made my own. Just to make people mad. HomeBrewElectronicTImer.JPG It's an arduino. That they use to teach programming to children. And a few hall effect sensors, and MOSFETs...
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Driving a speedster a long way - how do u prepare and what do u take with
Replies: 16
Views: 7099

Re: Driving a speedster a long way - how do u prepare and what do u take with

Prepare by changing oil a week or so before hand. Time to find leaks ect. Carry wire. Spare timer and or coil. Electrical tape, duct tape. Small jar of tree gum or a bottle of gasket shellac. Small bag of spanners, screwdrivers pliers and a broken piece of hacksaw blade. Bonus if you carry a spool o...
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Mar 30, 2019 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cost to get an engine and transmission rebuilt
Replies: 55
Views: 21428

Re: Cost to get an engine and transmission rebuilt

Is it safe to run a properly rebuilt engine and transmission at a steady 1900 rpm? And, what would it cost in LABOR to get an engine/transmission rebuilt using old but servicable parts? Ok this thread goes on & on, i can't be bothered reading it all. I can answer half your question though. So a spe...
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Mar 30, 2019 5:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in March?
Replies: 81
Views: 32349

Re: What have you done with your T in March?

With the Rajo where will the coil box go?
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Mar 28, 2019 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCA Magazine Article on 50 mph...
Replies: 53
Views: 30326

Re: MTFCA Magazine Article on 50 mph...

I've done 50MPH in a stock T. It's white knuckle driving, and you'd do well to have a balanced engine. Mine didn't have counterweights, being pieced together from other peoples cast-offs you don't get that luxury, but with stock size tires, matched weight pistons and balanced crankshaft ect, you can...
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original model t battery?
Replies: 16
Views: 8397

Re: Original model t battery?

Someone should make a silicon mold of the terminal connectors & caps.
by Mindless Automaton
Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rocky mountain brake question
Replies: 12
Views: 6006

Re: Rocky mountain brake question

My cast drums are much heavier. Much higher thermal capacity for reduced brake fade.
by Mindless Automaton
Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: oil for model t
Replies: 7
Views: 5165

Re: oil for model t

Yes. I've used it myself.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: SITE HACKED
Replies: 8
Views: 5764

Re: SITE HACKED

You would have to wonder why though.
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this some kind of joke?
Replies: 23
Views: 11197

Re: Is this some kind of joke?

That's nearly what some people list them on trademe for.
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Method for verifying that coil ring is working
Replies: 12
Views: 6286

Re: Method for verifying that coil ring is working

Yes your compass idea should work well. I have done the same thing. After soaking my old coil in acetone and brake cleaner I used gasket shellac to seal it up again. In theory you could use that penetrative wood preservative used on soft boat hulls, but the guy who rebuilds the coil in the future mi...
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Mar 20, 2019 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in March?
Replies: 81
Views: 32349

Re: What have you done with your T in March?

That's a whole lot of stuff on the running boards.
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Mar 18, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Survived another Chickasha trip (with pictures)
Replies: 24
Views: 9800

Re: Survived another Chickasha trip (with pictures)

Steve, I like your setup better than mine. I think my setup came with longer king pin bolts. So no modification to the axle should be needed on my setup either .. Now it may become a problem when I need new king pin bolts ... If only the bearing surface was worn, try nickle plating & ground to size.
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Mar 18, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bad advice from well meaning forum members
Replies: 45
Views: 19630

Re: Bad advice from well meaning forum members

Cold radiator for black pepper? I didn't know. I did tip some in while getting gas the other day so it went in hot. But the leak stopped right away. (tax on bringing in a radiator would be the cost of buying another T, so I'm led to believe) I know from experience that Seafoam can do amazing things ...
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Mar 18, 2019 3:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: When The Tin Man Looses his Mind!!
Replies: 34
Views: 15145

Re: When The Tin Man Looses his Mind!!

Those few photos look similar to how I do things like that. I didn't know i was even close to how other people would do it.
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Mar 18, 2019 3:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: jerry sherman sr.'s tt truck
Replies: 16
Views: 7775

Re: jerry sherman sr.'s tt truck

That surface rust truck looks great to me. Oil the rust & leave it that way sort of finish.
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Mar 18, 2019 3:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Survived another Chickasha trip (with pictures)
Replies: 24
Views: 9800

Re: Survived another Chickasha trip (with pictures)

Why is that the second to last swapmeet? Was it not popular enough or was it being forced out?
by Mindless Automaton
Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Flushing the coolant system
Replies: 3
Views: 3001

Re: Flushing the coolant system

I've used laundry soap. I've used CRL. I've used vinegar, but that has to be flushed with water & neutralized with lots and lots of baking soda afterwards.

All of them didn't get all of the gunk out. But they did remove quite a bit.
by Mindless Automaton
Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bad advice from well meaning forum members
Replies: 45
Views: 19630

Re: Bad advice from well meaning forum members

Sometimes it depends on your perspective of what 'bad' is. For me, plain water doesn't leak out as fast as anti-freeze. I'd rather use a corrosion inhibitor but I can't as it'll only leak out. Black pepper slows that leak. But it doesn't last forever. Hence I carry a can of black pepper to get home ...
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: When The Tin Man Looses his Mind!!
Replies: 34
Views: 15145

Re: When The Tin Man Looses his Mind!!

JP_noonan wrote:
Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:18 am
So its a real dying art, yet you don't want to share it, because its dying?
Even the tools are subject to blackout. Ancient knowledge has been lost that way many times over. Go figure.
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Mar 15, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil suggestions
Replies: 11
Views: 6250

Re: Oil suggestions

Almost certainly.
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: To weld or not to weld.........
Replies: 6
Views: 4597

Re: To weld or not to weld.........

I believe in bolts & rivets. Welded frames are yuck. And very very difficult to get legal in my country.
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED Bulbs.
Replies: 56
Views: 25216

Re: LED Bulbs.

I've tested LEDs on AC and they worked fine.
If you're fancy/clever you could put a zener diode type thing in them somewhere so they will cope a little better?
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine rebuild needed.
Replies: 8
Views: 5176

Re: Engine rebuild needed.

Where you said "Why not go for a whole rebuild at this point? " I can think of a reason not to. If your existing engine is fine you might get it back with almost no improvement, or find it is tight and doesn't hand crank any more. If your engine is tired then you might find a rebuild is an improveme...
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in March?
Replies: 81
Views: 32349

Re: What have you done with your T in March?

This home made timer is looking promising
This home made timer is looking promising
home made timer
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Mar 11, 2019 2:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedster: '26-'27 cowl on pre-20's frame
Replies: 25
Views: 10609

Re: Speedster: '26-'27 cowl on pre-20's frame

I've done this. It wasn't as hard as people make out. All I did was set the body on the frame where i wanted it, rivet some 6 MM steel to the subrails that met up with the original body mounts on the frame. And you may have to make some angle iron mounts where the firewall meets the frame, I did tha...
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Mar 09, 2019 3:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hauling a Model T
Replies: 21
Views: 10061

Re: Hauling a Model T

Rear axle tied to the front of the trailer diagonally. Front axle tied to the rear of the trailer diagonally.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Mar 09, 2019 3:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisiting some fabrication
Replies: 165
Views: 69104

Re: Revisiting some fabrication

I make my hinges much the same way.

And that tank is nice.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine block worth saving/can it be saved?
Replies: 24
Views: 11210

Re: Engine block worth saving/can it be saved?

It can be fixed, with much effort. You could even hammer up a copper water jacket & solder that to the block if you wanted to. But that would require much soldering. You can probably drill out that rotten area and drill & pin pretend metal stitch it if you wanted to at home. I've done that on cylind...
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Business for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 4101

Re: Business for sale

I don't have 2 million dollars spare right now or i might consider it.
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Mar 06, 2019 2:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Special build.
Replies: 197
Views: 87174

Re: Model T Special build.

If that's no skill then i have negative skill. Thought it came out well.
by Mindless Automaton
Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: back yard brake up grade
Replies: 21
Views: 9913

Re: back yard brake up grade

Someone told me that the cast drums on their small drum ford were from a hillman hunter / dodge dart i think it was sold as stateside. Use standard T shoes with lining. The cast grips & deals with heat better than pressed steel apparently. It was an upgrade and only required drilling some holes and ...
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Mar 02, 2019 1:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Price increase on all tires
Replies: 64
Views: 25967

Re: Price increase on all tires

I am glad tires are available, tires for other cars seem to be going out or production or something.
But you're'll getting tires for $189?

They'd be more like $600 each down under.
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Roadster pickup
Replies: 19
Views: 9439

Re: T Roadster pickup

If the chevy SSR didn't count you'd think the earlier jeeps would.
Or you know... like.... a model T i have, it's only 97 years old. Certainly not as old as a car that only came out this year. Such an innovation.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brass radiator... clear coat?
Replies: 27
Views: 12165

Re: Brass radiator... clear coat?

I'm wondering is beeswax would make a good alternative. It wipes off with gas on a rag.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This Model T Exploded!
Replies: 18
Views: 9480

Re: This Model T Exploded!

It'd be funny if both museums had the rims assembled incorrectly.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED Bulbs.
Replies: 56
Views: 25216

Re: LED Bulbs.

Has anyone ever ordered from AliExpress? I have, it's like a bunch of random sellers listing things to a global audience. I can't complain so far, only seller that sold me anything bad was selling welding rod. It was cut up pieces of longer welding rod & wasn't very good. They had bad feedback, so ...
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: coil repair
Replies: 11
Views: 7216

Re: coil repair

Silicon should never be used in there. Yuck.
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Replies: 73
Views: 30245

Re: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Few days more work and this timer should be ready to test in a real car.
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by Mindless Automaton
Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bent wire spokes
Replies: 7
Views: 4663

Re: Bent wire spokes

Is it true that you should shrink the spokes with heat or the wheel will not have correct tension and wobble when hitting a pot hole?
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Feb 21, 2019 12:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Venting rear diff
Replies: 20
Views: 9701

Re: Venting rear diff

What about putting a vacuum line into the vent to keep the oil from leaking out?
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Feb 20, 2019 2:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Venting rear diff
Replies: 20
Views: 9701

Re: Venting rear diff

I thought they were vented through the axle shafts? into the brake drums.
by Mindless Automaton
Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Boring
Replies: 8
Views: 5246

Re: Boring

Much better than the other kind of boring. Thought it was going to be like my life, so boring.
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Feb 18, 2019 1:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: t coils
Replies: 5
Views: 3899

Re: t coils

All those reasons. Trust me, I tested coils in car before pouring the tar in and one arced badly and filled with smoke.
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Feb 15, 2019 4:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: what carburetor is this?
Replies: 4
Views: 3662

Re: what carburetor is this?

How well do these perform compared to an NH as these choke down quite a bit. Not sure why they have the flapper either. Must besome logic to it.
by Mindless Automaton
Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Would You Like to See the Vendors Offer
Replies: 54
Views: 21660

Re: What Would You Like to See the Vendors Offer

I know people that can supply almost all those except the tires and tubes. But you won't like the price.
by Mindless Automaton
Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fan question ?
Replies: 13
Views: 7390

Re: Fan question ?

Sounds like you need to make the young one replace the bushings and show them how to use an oil can under the threat of not being able to use the car again. Sounds like they get enough milage out of it.
by Mindless Automaton
Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: what carburetor is this?
Replies: 4
Views: 3662

what carburetor is this?

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Toilet flap inside.
by Mindless Automaton
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: O.T. how did you get your sweetie to support your T addiction?
Replies: 51
Views: 18587

Re: O.T. how did you get your sweetie to support your T addiction?

Easier when you don't have to. Because I'm repulsive and nobody would want anything to do with me.
by Mindless Automaton
Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The number of Model T's must still be going up
Replies: 20
Views: 9735

Re: The number of Model T's must still be going up

No, it's going down, just like our lives. For every restored car you see there is 100 that get taken apart and thrown away. Trust me,people intend to 'restore' something but have no idea how or what is involved. Just check out any car forum, or if you want to harm your mental state, the gluttonous d...
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT What if...No more gas ?
Replies: 43
Views: 17643

Re: OT What if...No more gas ?

Ethanol, woodgas,hydrogen fuel cells. Nuclear electric cars look really good on paper but are unlikely to become reality.
Then there was that electric ModelT ice cream truck in the T oil pan.
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: triple gear pins, flywheel with no magnets, questions ..
Replies: 22
Views: 11017

Re: triple gear pins, flywheel with no magnets, questions ..

If you have taken out the magnets, do you need a bolted washer or custom collar behind the triple gear pins, even though they are pressed in? Or is this just a precautionary measure to keep them from backing out, and not mandatory? P.S. How come I have a bad gut feeling? Not mandatory. But a collar...
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission 1927 pickup questions
Replies: 60
Views: 32830

Re: Transmission 1927 pickup questions

JWalters wrote:
Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:57 am
Buzz off Troll![/b]
Take your own advice.
I built 2 model T's to prove old bigoted men like you wrong. And I did, go cry now.
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
Replies: 57
Views: 49995

Re: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?

Tmodelt wrote:
Wed Feb 06, 2019 7:55 pm
The very worst mistake that I have made is non T related. I corrected not one but two instructors while in nuke school. I was right in both cases but still labeled as a "boat rocker". I did apologize to one of the instructors out of respect.
You should not apologize for being correct.
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Feb 07, 2019 1:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission 1927 pickup questions
Replies: 60
Views: 32830

Re: Transmission 1927 pickup questions

JWalters wrote:
Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:52 am
An all metal clutch will always have drag. That’s why the lined disc was designed.
I doubt people bought 15 million cars with stuck clutches.
Have you considered getting a hobby outside of trolling?
by Mindless Automaton
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission 1927 pickup questions
Replies: 60
Views: 32830

Re: Transmission 1927 pickup questions

Wrong, the steel disk clutch is fine if you have even the slightest competency at adjusting anything.
That old fuddy who never passes an opportunity to push turbo400s under people noses is nothing but a troll or doesn't know what end of a screwdriver is the handle.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Feb 02, 2019 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6 Volt LED headlamp bulbs
Replies: 23
Views: 10113

Re: 6 Volt LED headlamp bulbs

Do you guys figure if the bulbs are 6v-24v could they work for the folks that have magneto headlights? Jim Ok i tested just one bulb with magneto headlights. They light up dimly at idle, and get brighter at speed. At full speed i fear the resistance starts dropping & they'll burn out so you may wan...
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6 Volt LED headlamp bulbs
Replies: 23
Views: 10113

Re: 6 Volt LED headlamp bulbs

Model A side of fordbarn? LOL muppet country you mean. Do you guys figure if the bulbs are 6v-24v could they work for the folks that have magneto headlights? Jim I used to try & make my own LED bulbs. Have a feeling i tested that but i can't be bothered testing it tonight. I'll tinker with some of m...
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Feb 01, 2019 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Something Better Maybe?
Replies: 15
Views: 7970

Re: Something Better Maybe?

Outside oil lines.
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
Replies: 57
Views: 49995

Re: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?

Mike, that reminds me of one... My ex's cousin was working at a dealership I was at and replaced the head gasket on some sort of Mitsubishi. He put blue shop rags (the paper ones with strings inside), in the cylinders to soak up any coolant. He was pretty green. Got it all back together and hit the...
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: These new fangled spring shackles wear funny
Replies: 22
Views: 9708

Re: These new fangled spring shackles wear funny

Larry, do you know why I don't listen to you? It's because you don't live in a place called real life. And you post such 1950s spec' words on so many places on the internet that someone might think you have access to time travel. I don't. I can't even find a timer let alone a shackle, and nobody can...
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: These new fangled spring shackles wear funny
Replies: 22
Views: 9708

Re: These new fangled spring shackles wear funny

jagiven wrote:
Fri Feb 01, 2019 6:39 am
Thanks for the heads up. We just installed the new shackles on the kid's car thi as fall. We'll need to keep an eye on them.
One wrap of aluminium welding wire seems to space them out from the bushing far enough that they will not present a problem. For now.
A washer would be better.
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: These new fangled spring shackles wear funny
Replies: 22
Views: 9708

These new fangled spring shackles wear funny

I know I should be glad that these are available but I really should have ground some of the serrated edge off. When it touches the spring or perch they tend to bite & then the shackle itself wears in places that it shouldn't. Thinking of re-making the worn parts in 8MM steel rather than the 5.5 MM ...
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?
Replies: 73
Views: 30245

What have you done on/with/to your T in febuary?

Made a cam seal because nobody has anything imperial in stock and importing them is too difficult.
cam seal.jpg
The photo should be fairly self evident how it was formed.
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Feb 01, 2019 4:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT almost! The lathe. Model T's ARE briefly shown.
Replies: 4
Views: 3746

Re: OT almost! The lathe. Model T's ARE briefly shown.

For some reason i think YT recommended me this a few months back.
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Feb 01, 2019 3:50 am
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Forum and Site problems Thursday Jan 31
Replies: 11
Views: 9284

Re: Forum and Site problems today

wayne sheldon wrote:
Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:00 am
I HATED dealing with the gamer and marketing mentalities that took over the tech world.
I feel like they destroyed the internet. As libraries close around the world our written word is replaced with...
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission 1927 pickup questions
Replies: 60
Views: 32830

Re: Transmission 1927 pickup questions

If it were mine, I'd drill a small indent in the lug and center punch a matching dimple in the shoe where the clutch exerts no force. And then lock-tight the shoes in place.
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Jan 30, 2019 4:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
Replies: 57
Views: 49995

Re: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?

Erik Barrett wrote:
Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:02 am
Who could possibly answer this question no?
You would be surprised how many people on the internet would say "No" and then go on a 5 page rant against everyone else who'd admitted they'd made a mistake.
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Jan 30, 2019 4:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: More of Henrietta's history.
Replies: 2
Views: 2624

Re: More of Henrietta's history.

Old belt leather to the show.
by Mindless Automaton
Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil oozing from head bolt
Replies: 9
Views: 5835

Re: Oil oozing from head bolt

That happened to me, it was a stripped thread in the block, could not get the head bolt tight enough. However, the head gasket didn't blow and i didn't lose compression. It ran just fine until the next valve grind where i put a home made helicoil thing in the hole and it survives just fine. Don't sw...
by Mindless Automaton
Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
Replies: 57
Views: 49995

Re: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?

Yes i have, i make them every day.

When i try to impress a girl i sometimes forget to turn the fuel on...
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission 1927 pickup questions
Replies: 60
Views: 32830

Re: Transmission 1927 pickup questions

The transmission washer, if the transmission fits together well without the other 2 washers, then you will not need them. The triple gear bushings. Having them stick to the pins is fairly common. They can be repaired, or replaced. Try not to remove the pins however. If the pins are left in the flywh...
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT, "All Alone,------"
Replies: 22
Views: 9660

Re: OT, "All Alone,------"

I don't have any power to choose. What's freewill? Something that exists only in movies?

When i read "All alone" i heard this in my head https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F1D_X6 ... I&index=24
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:07 am
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Forum crashes - we know how to fix it!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 17842

Re: Forum crashes - we know how to fix it!!!

For people that can't stay logged in, i got tired of it so i switched to the "https://www.modeltfordclubofamerica.com" with the S in it, it stays logged in. Works for me, your mileage may vary.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Jan 26, 2019 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: timer refacing without a lathe
Replies: 3
Views: 3013

timer refacing without a lathe

Nobody has a lathe, or at least one big enough to hold a timer they can rent me for just long enough to reface a worn timer. I don't think I succeeded with this setup, merely moved the problem from one area to another. How would you hold the spinning stone still in the wooden board? Maybe I need to ...
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Jan 26, 2019 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It's time to STOP RESTORING, and START PRESERVING the remaining good original cars that are left...
Replies: 61
Views: 39578

Re: It's time to STOP RESTORING, and START PRESERVING the remaining good original cars that are left...

I agree to preserving what is left.
My car is made from other people's cast offs that were deemed too far gone to restore. I got it to look like a original that'd lived through many changes. People ask when I'll restore it. Never I hope. I like it as it is.
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Jan 24, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It's a bird - Charley Bowers video from 1930 on youtube
Replies: 2
Views: 2682

Re: It's a bird - Charley Bowers video from 1930 on youtube

That film was on TV twice when i was a kid. It was weird.
by Mindless Automaton
Thu Jan 24, 2019 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT The Junk Yard Dog
Replies: 3
Views: 3575

Re: OT The Junk Yard Dog

Curious about the red headlights. Why and how?
by Mindless Automaton
Tue Jan 22, 2019 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator rebuild progress. Almost done.
Replies: 14
Views: 8482

Re: Radiator rebuild progress. Almost done.

Kerry, the logical thing to do is put the extractors on the floor.
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to tell when it is time to change transmission bands?
Replies: 34
Views: 15955

Re: How to tell when it is time to change transmission bands?

I don't know if anyone mentioned it yet but low/high pedal does need some movement in the cam or you'll have no neutral.
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:31 am
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Forum crashes - we know how to fix it!!!
Replies: 30
Views: 17842

Re: Forum crashes - we know how to fix it!!!

Well that's good.
But I put the shop code in my arduino & it crashed.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: new axle issue and proposed fix
Replies: 15
Views: 7852

Re: new axle issue and proposed fix

Old Hillman hunter /dodge dart drums are what you need. Re-drill to fit your hub. Cut off the excess and you have cast iron that the shoes get real bite into rather than steel which isn't as 'adhesive'.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting a strange log in page...now two
Replies: 9
Views: 5537

Re: Getting a strange log in page...now two

I noticed accessing the forum from the home page is broken.
Did you change the web address from "http://modeltfoldclub ect" to "https://modeltfordclub ect ect".
Apparently the 's' on the end of the http gets rid of errors.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Jan 19, 2019 6:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Entry into the forum
Replies: 3
Views: 2811

Re: Entry into the forum

I'm not 100% sure where you're going wring but if you're clicking "register" instead of "log in" that'd be why.
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Jan 18, 2019 2:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spark Plug Copper Crush Rings.....
Replies: 10
Views: 6036

Re: Spark Plug Copper Crush Rings.....

Mine has pipe threads, no crush washer. But i have expanded copper crush rings by soaking them in water & freezing them.
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Jan 18, 2019 1:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I have this fan...................
Replies: 21
Views: 9690

Re: I have this fan...................

Could take 2 days of cycles.
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Jan 16, 2019 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisiting some fabrication
Replies: 165
Views: 69104

Re: Revisiting some fabrication

I don't know how you formed those lamp burners. When I form parts they always look home made. My hood handles look wonky & uneven and yours look die formed.
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stolen Model T
Replies: 27
Views: 15359

Re: Stolen Model T

Strip the flesh & salt the wound!
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear wheel nut torque
Replies: 10
Views: 6268

Re: Rear wheel nut torque

I use 70ft/lb. The reproduction nuts are made of cheese & don't handle much more than 90. Old orig' ones are tougher but mostly all gone. Anything too tough & the axle threads would strip right off so... cheese nuts it is!
by Mindless Automaton
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Have You Done To Your T In January?
Replies: 80
Views: 34907

Re: What Have You Done To Your T In January?

Started making a right hand drive friendly timer because the left hand drive one is getting to a point where it can't be skimmed true anymore.

See that stump of welding rod? That is the rivets,and the arm is also soldered for good measure.
by Mindless Automaton
Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Clutch pressure ring
Replies: 6
Views: 4145

Re: Clutch pressure ring

Or you could cut some copper pipe & push it in the holes, then swedge the ends over so it doesn't fall out.
by Mindless Automaton
Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: drive shaft spool machining, has anyone tried this?
Replies: 10
Views: 5698

Re: drive shaft spool machining, has anyone tried this?

Submerged in water with only the top exposed. Took a while.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Jan 12, 2019 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wheels on Ebay, what do they fit
Replies: 13
Views: 7017

Re: Wheels on Ebay, what do they fit

Maybe they were modified for something else? Ton truck maybe? If the spoke center is the same they''ll fit T hubs, hopefully.
by Mindless Automaton
Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My first T
Replies: 26
Views: 11945

Re: My first T

I started collecting parts as a kid, but my dad kept throwing them away. IMG_20180804_113909_resized_20180804_024103161.jpg ========================================= Mine did the same thing ! In spite of all our acreage, he'd haul off everything from parts to whole cars. And this was a guy who buil...
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:25 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Explain Your Avatar
Replies: 41
Views: 24844

Re: Explain Your Avatar

Potato phone image snapped at the beach one sunny day.
by Mindless Automaton
Fri Jan 11, 2019 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Whats your favorite TOOL?
Replies: 25
Views: 10756

Re: Whats your favorite TOOL?

I like that one, i have one like it in my car right now. I also can't figure out how people live without a swiss army knife. Have one in my pocket as i type this.
Weird thing is i first thought of my screwdriver that has cracks & snapped & welding up again 5 times.
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to get the wife or GF to go on long tours
Replies: 19
Views: 10174

Re: How to get the wife or GF to go on long tours

aliexpress Dual-USB Not as clean an install but the volt meter was a nice touch. You must be running a 12volt system.... Specifications on that unit: Input Voltage: DC12V-24V Output Current: 3100mA Material: Aluminum alloy+PC Work Temperature: 0~40℃ Output Power: 120W Output Voltage: 5V Size: 33*59...
by Mindless Automaton
Wed Jan 09, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Welding advice: Is it worth trying to fix?
Replies: 17
Views: 9998

Re: Welding advice: Is it worth trying to fix?

If i had the resources, i would try to fix it, because i'm strange. That and obvious location problems.

If you do fix it, show us out of curiosity.