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Hi Jay. If this is still available, I would like to buy it. Please PM me with the total with shipping to 68428 and your preferred payment method. PayPal works really great for me if it works for you. Thanks. Steve Hughes

Just got a can of cotton linings in a bunch of stuff I bought. There are 6 narrow linings and 2 wide linings so there are two sets for either type of brake drums. They’re a little dirty from being in the can but I think they would clean up and be ok.

Another tip if you weren’t aware. Use a long screwdriver with a square shaft. Then use a small open end wrench that fits the shaft to provide a little extra torque to finish tightening the screws.

I don’t miss old Hugh at all. It got old really quick. As for the repair, I think that Classtique has some new material that has the old patina look. You might check into that b

Otherwise known as 100 mm.

I have now learned from a "more" reliable source that the Model T, Model A, and V-8 production will be staying in the US but will be moving to a new facility. So NEVER MIND!!!

Yes, Dan. It was Taglish that bought them. But now, as I said, all production is moving to China and only the most profitable lines will be produced. I did get this from a reliable source. They are selling the crankshaft production equipment in the US.

Hi Mark. I'll take it. Does PayPal work for you? If not let me know your preferred payment method. Shipping will be to zip 68428 so you can calculate the shipping cost. Thanks. This looks like a really nice one.

Try Restoration Supply. Here is a link. https://restorationstuff.com/

Pretty sure that the 280 Stipe cam does not have the advance built in, but the 290 does.

Check out the company SendCutSend. They do laser cutting and also do zinc plating. For the laser cutting you just upload the .dxf file and get the quote. Pay and get the parts in a few days shipped to your door. VERY inexpensive.
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Jeff, I'll take the second one. Thanks. I will send a PM as well

I don't understand driving to the National Tour and then to the Speedster Reunion since they are running at the same time. Have you invented a time machine? If so, you need to share the design.

Great video. Looks to be running pretty good. Love the "Born to be Wild" sound track.

I would like to buy the sediment bowl. Let me know what the shipping would be to 68428 zip. Is PayPal OK for payment?

So sad to hear. Tony was truly one of the great ones. He has served this hobby for a long time. If my memory serves right I believe his MTFCA membership number was 32. I will miss you on tours, Tony.

Just getting to talk to you, George. See you there.

All good information here so far. I am surprised that no-one has mentioned this so far though. Since you have the engine open and are working with the pistons, also check the valves to see if it still has the original two piece valves. If it does, replace them at this time. You can get standard size...

email sent. I'll take them.

I have driven several long trips, but the longest was from Lincoln, Nebraska to San Diego, California and back in the summer of 2012. It was just me and the Model T. It was a fun trip. If you want to see some of the adventures I encountered along the way, I still have my daily blog up on my website....

Dan: I think they are still doing the regrinds. They have stopped making new cams.

Seems to be running great, Rob. Wish I had known you were there on Wednesday. I was in the neighborhood and could have easily stopped in to view first hand. Maybe another time.

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Mark, email sent. I would like to buy this.

email sent.

Russ Potter restored one for me. I actually bought the carb from him and he rebuilt it. I don't have the car done that it will go on, so I can't give a performance review but from what I have read it is a very good carburetor.

I believe that I have read that Henry actually built three of the Quadricycles over a couple of years, and sold them all. He then located the original one and got it bought back. The photo above may be of one of the other two. Just speculation.

Can't help with a source for the cam bearings but where the heck did you get a Stipe cam? I have been trying to get one for months. Stipe is "months out" in making them and everyone I have talked to is out of them.

You didn't really need to remove the clutch spring. You can unbolt the 6 bolts and remove the driven plate (clutch plate) with the spring still attached. I know that it is too late to make a difference this time, but if you need to get into the clutch in the future you will know.

Not speaking from experience here, but from what I recall reading from some earlier discussions. I believe that the Stipe 280 cam does not have the advance built in, but rather is stock timing with just the increased lift. The Stipe 290 cam rather than just having advanced the timing has been design...

Adding a resistor between the generator and the load would do nothing at all. The generator is a current device. If you put a resistor in series, the generator will just increase voltage to maintain the current output that the third brush is set at. How much driving do you do with the lights on? I w...

Joe: He said for 1915 so 30 x 3 1/2.

Thanks for the links, Scott. That looks like the right stuff. Don't know why my Google search didn't turn it up.
Steve

John, I found your earlier thread from several years ago that noted the StanPro company. I searched with Google and I only found a European company with a similar name, and they did not sell anything like this. It would seem that the StanPro company that you got your window channel from is no longer...

You've got it right. That's exactly how you do it.

I use the ones Will provided the link to. They work fine. If I am going to have them on them for a long time I put some small pieces of plywood between them and the tires.

Wonder why those linings aren't for years before 1919.

Those are electric transmission bands, Steve. Not for those early non-electric cars.

Throw the felt in the trash can and use a piece of neoprene gas line instead of the felt.

There probably has not been a video instruction done for this because you shouldn’t have a lot of swearing in a video. That is a key part of changing bands without removing the hogshead.

Jerry: Yes I have done that. It has worked well.

Why not just mix up a bit of JB weld. Press a little in the hole and strike off the top and let cure. Seals it up but is easy to drill out in the future if needed.

I am interested in the same information regarding a late 27 Tudor. I have the samples that Mike sent and have chosen what I want, but would be interested if it, or any of the fabric samples are actually correct.

My comment was meant to just relate to the original question as to the "frequency" of the magneto, and not necessarily relate to the actual function of the Model T ignition system. I agree that to understand the ignition system those articles by Trent and Ron are the place to get answers.

So if the Strobospark is using the 60 Hz line frequency then that relates to about 450 rpm of engine speed or about 11 mph assuming 30" diameter tires and 3.63 to 1 rear end ratio. Or with 50 Hz would be about 9 mph.

"Magneto frequency = number of poles X engine RPM." Not really. First frequency is a measurement of full waves of AC per second. There are 16 magnets on the magneto so 16 poles. But each pole only produces a half wave. Therefore there are 8 full waves per revolution of the crankshaft. Next is that e...

Frank: Send that email to me too. I am also interested in how the three manufacturers products compare.

If I received a cam without the timer hole drilled, I would consider it defective and would be contacting the supplier for a replacement.

Thanks, Craig. Makes sense now. Fortunately I have a good condition U-joint and the rear adapter so don't need to make anything up. Well, maybe a rear support. Have to figure that one out.

StevenS. Thanks for the offer to scan and send the manual. I will send you a PM with my email address. Craig: I don’t understand all of the adapter pictures that you show. I have the long round adapter with the square hole and the universal joint with the short end. What are the others for?

I am in just the same situation as you. I just got a car that requires assembly and it has a Muncie transmission. If someone does come up with a manual for this transmission I would really like a copy too.

Steve: That's what I was going for was an average or median of the lightest to darkest of the colors in the picture. Frank: I understand what you are saying and I ran into that a lot in searching online. I picked up a can of the Rustoleum Moss Green in satin finish like you show in your post. I spra...

I am working on a '27 Tudor and have been contemplating the same thing. Using the photos of the display engine at the Henry Ford as my reference I have been trying to come up with a match. Of course computer screen images are not always completely accurate representations but that is all we have to ...

So sorry for all you are going through. You should be able to create an auto response for emails, and change voice mail message that you are not taking orders at this time. Also put a prominent note on your website to that effect as well. This will keep your customer response quick while you work th...

Lassy. Twenty years after my dad sold it I tracked it down and bought it back. So against all odds she came home.

I was not familiar with the product that Dan Treace posted but I have been using Sierra antifreeze. It is a propylene glycol based antifreeze and is safe for pets. That is probably what the other product is as well.

A friend of mine has a Guardian locking steering wheel that he would like to put on his T. He thinks that he doesn’t have part of it that attaches it to the column. Do any of you have any information on this wheel as to how it attaches or any other pertinent information? Thanks for anything I can pa...

Perry: Quik Poly was a wonderful product for repairing soft or holey wood. Unfortunately it is no longer available. The maker retired and refused to sell the formula and rights to anyone. Gone forever I’m afraid.

For pulling to the left, I would check to see that the left wheel bearing is not too tight and dragging. I just had a wheel bearing get real hot on a car that I bought recently. Turned out the previous owner had installed the spindles on the wrong side and the left bearing had tightened up so tight ...

Thanks Hank. PM me with the details. Cost, shipping, etc.

Hank: Here are the pictures you requested.

Thanks for the suggestion John, but I think I will replace the hub. I will remember that for a future application though.

Hank: I will get some photos. Is there a particular area that I need to get details of?

Thanks Hank. If it were .020 out I think I would give that a try. I don't think that technique would work too well though with it .054" oversize. Tim recommended you for a source of a replacement hub. I think that I will replace the hub. Do you have one to sell? If so what are the terms?

Thanks for the recommendation Tim. I was going to ask if the new steel hubs that the vendors have are quality machined parts or not up to snuff reproductions like some are. Just wanting to know if it is worth the money for the new hub, or just look for a good original. I checked out my stash of whee...

Tim: The new cup and bearing are Timken. Not China junk.

I have done some more measuring. Walter: Yes the old and new cups measure the same OD. I did mistype my measurements earlier. The actual ID and OD measurements are 2.767 and 2.713. I measured the hub inner diameter farther out where the grease seal rides and it measures 2.713. I guess that explains ...

I see no sign of the hub being cracked. My suspicion is that when the bearing tightened up that the inner cup started spinning in the hub. The bearing then continued to tighten pressing the bearing tighter into the cup and expanding it as it wore the hub. That would explain why it took a lot of effo...

Walter: No, I didn't misplace the decimal. I know it seems as if that would be the case. It did take quite a bit to get the old cup out, but the new cup drops in and you can visibly move it from side to side. I measured the bore with the T shaped bore gauge and caliper, and the cup OD with the calip...

Just got the engine in my car and got it on the road recently. I know I should have pulled the front wheels and cleaned and repacked the bearings before I ever took it on the road. But I didn't. Did about 100 mile drive the other day and all was well. I took a short drive a couple of days ago (about...

I find it interesting that in 1915 the price of a sedan is $100 more than a town car.

Hole goes up. It should have a grease cup when all together. Some people substitute a zerk for the grease cup.

You say you have a vaporizer carburetor. It could be that the central plate has rusted through. That could explain why it ran fine and then it didn’t. Worth checking out.

I don’t want the whole pack to come apart so I hold it with a pliers a ways from one end. Then hit the end with the torch.

Larry Smith: There was nothing “political” about this decision. It was based totally on science and concern about the health and safety of our members. How many people would you let die for your so called “rights”?

Steve Hughes, MTFCA Secretary and board member

Thanks Ron, Don, and John. I will plan to be there.

To Mike Royster: Unfortunately Kwik Poly is out of business and no longer being made. Sad day for the hobby. It had a number of uses that are not easily replaced with another product. I haven’t found anything to come close to replacing it.

Scott: I don’t know where you got $4K from. I followed your link, and he is asking $7500.

I don't think anyone started one this month. I guess it is up to you to start it with your project.

Distributor gears.

Looks like you borrowed the seat from a one holer there Steve. Bet it works great.

I am glad that my recommendation of this book spurred you to find the old email and then start this thread. It is great that she is selling more books because of it, and more people are learning more about their cars as well.

This club drives around and eats too. The other club just beat us to the T shirt. I tell my friends that we are an eating club with a driving disorder.

You could get a set of floating hubs for wire wheels.

Holy moly what a haul. I am very envious.

Mike has been on the national tour in Cookeville, TN. You should probably be able to get an answer this week.

I guess one way to know for sure what color that would be is to catch a mole, skin it, and see what color it is.

One I really liked I saw on the back of a semi trailer. It read “If my turn signal is on, it is not a request. I’m moving over. Get the hell out of my way.”

Looks very similar to what was on mine when I bought it, except the wheel cylinder is on the side rather than at the bottom. The shoes have angle brackets welded on the back side so that the brake lever actuates them as well as the hydraulics. Mine was using a master cylinder from a 60s era Ford Bro...

I would use West System epoxy. It is used extensively on wooden hulled boats and is designed for wood. If you want someone to do the work, try finding a boat repair shop to see if they would do the work.

Nothing like the incentive program. I have confidence you can do it.

Sorry I'm not able to come. Would like to see all of the improvements made since I was there last summer.

I love touring in the Flint Hills. But I like back roads and will go about anywhere in my T. If you want to put together a tour there l, Steve, count me in.

Well, now with the measurement for the ‘09 touring (thanks Bob) the 87” still stands. I think that gives me the information that I need. Thanks to all for your responses.

Well, so far the 1919 centerdoor has the title as the tallest. I will have to get my '21 centerdoor off of the jack stands so I can measure it. Thanks George for that one. So who do we know at the Piquette plant?

Thanks Wayne. That’s why I was going for the standard production cars and not TT or custom body models. Do you happen to know what the height of the ‘09 touring would be?

I am wondering how tall the tallest T is. This could be an open car with the top up or the highest point on an enclosed car. I am thinking standard production cars and not custom bodied or TT. Anyone have this information?

I just had a block done. Wasn’t hot tanked. It is baked at a high temperature then blasted with a fine steel shot. Then magnafluxed. It cost me $100.

Hi Tony. The 1909 project is looking good. As for the paint. My opinion is that Ford didn't put a clear coat on it in 1909, so I don't think you should put one on today. I know it will look great either way you go.

Wow. Looking good Rob. Will you have it at the speedster reunion?

Why are you removing them, Dean? Did someone not install them correctly?

Yes, I think that Don Lang was having them made. Last I heard the machinist that he was getting them from is no longer making them. Don't know if they went out of business or just quit making them. I don't think he has another machinist lined up as far as I know. I tried to order a set a couple of m...

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