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- Sun Aug 18, 2024 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: " Parking brake"
- Replies: 14
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Re: " Parking brake"
Thank you all friends! When not planning on moving for a week or more, placing the lever all the was forward is what I'll do (obviously still using the chock. Appreciating your insights, & yes I just got the manual & will begin the journey of avidly reading it! Best to all, C
- Sun Aug 18, 2024 8:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: " Parking brake"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2673
" Parking brake"
Greetings model T enthusiasts. As a recent purchaser of a '15 T, what is the correct way to use the parking lever/brake when car is parked/stationary? For overnight parking, etc. I have a chalk for rear wheel that I use every time, but should i pull the lever to the neutral point or just leave it in...
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wiring help '15 T in conjunction w/ radiator replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1137
Re: Wiring help '15 T in conjunction w/ radiator replacement
And finally, when I install the radiator, I've purchased a new brass petcock for drainage. Do i have to put some pipe dope on the threads, or just screw it on? What's your best recommendation, please & thank you...Chris
- Sun Jul 09, 2023 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wiring help '15 T in conjunction w/ radiator replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1137
Re: Wiring help '15 T in conjunction w/ radiator replacement
Thank you for the solid information. I will get the wire thru Lang's (by the foot) I figure 30' will be double what I need, so I'll go with that qty. Also looks like a single wire carries the load from switch to passenger side front light, then a single wire out from that headlight thru the tube on ...
- Tue Jun 20, 2023 6:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wiring help '15 T in conjunction w/ radiator replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1137
Wiring help '15 T in conjunction w/ radiator replacement
Good afternoon folks. I am preparing to replace the radiator with one that I ordered from Brassworks. We have a '15, which as you know is 1st year of electric lights. I think this would be a good time to replace the wiring to the head lights as the wiring goes through that tube. What gauge/type / st...
- Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Using composite Coil Box rebuild kit from Langs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2357
Re: Using composite Coil Box rebuild kit from Langs
Chris thanks simply drawing the bolt in may possibly damage the porcelain tubes use a small metal stump that fits into the recess and use it along with a vice or press. With the plastic fully supported around the outside, press the bolts home and they will force the plastic to flow and make a nice ...
- Mon Jun 19, 2023 2:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Using composite Coil Box rebuild kit from Langs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2357
Re: Using composite Coil Box rebuild kit from Langs
Thank you all, friends, for helping me with this project, Scott Conger- your thoroughness is appreciated. I opted to special order the correct flux and 67/33 solder....project went pretty well, I installed the unit and reattached all wiring & surprise! It all worked! Thanks 1,000,000! C
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Using composite Coil Box rebuild kit from Langs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2357
Re: Using composite Coil Box rebuild kit from Langs
Scott, thank you! Do I do the soldering after I've reattached the bolts & insulators & tightened? Then heat head & apply solder to side & it'll suck the solder in? Thanks for your help. C Chris simply drawing the bolt in may possibly damage the porcelain tubes use a small metal stump that fits into...
- Sun Jun 11, 2023 8:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Using composite Coil Box rebuild kit from Langs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2357
Re: Using composite Coil Box rebuild kit from Langs
Thank you for all your help and photos in this little project. I have accomplished "squaring the holes" and will reattached them after a good cleaning this afternoon. I have another question regarding the soldering...I haven't done much of that, so please give me a little insight... I assume that I'...
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Using composite Coil Box rebuild kit from Langs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2357
Using composite Coil Box rebuild kit from Langs
Good evening friends. We have a '15 T 3 door touring that I am rebuilding the box that holds the 4 coil boxes. I got the composite kit from langs. The 10 posts that screw in all have threads leading upto the squared head of the bolt. The composite back has predrilled round holes. With a wood back, I...