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by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Strong kickback on crank since replacing the timer
Replies: 16
Views: 450

Re: Strong kickback on crank since replacing the timer

1; wiring incorrect. 2; rod position changed.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Jul 12, 2025 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: question on how to adjust/test coils
Replies: 27
Views: 733

Re: question on how to adjust/test coils

I was a buzz box guy. Even built and sold a few on E Bay. This was years ago and I was taught a lesson when a friend who lives not far from me contacted me through the Forum. He had an HCCT and did coils for the local club. I had rebuilt mine, ( cap, points etc ) and he came over and set them up for...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Jul 07, 2025 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steep hills
Replies: 26
Views: 622

Re: Steep hills

Am I to assume if you'd started with a full tank this post wouldn't be here? That's what it reads like.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue Jul 01, 2025 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Building a 1924 roadster pickup
Replies: 14
Views: 754

Re: Building a 1924 roadster pickup

I don't know if it's been mentioned before Austin but retorquing that head would be a good idea if it's not leaking anything. Can't figure why the head bolts were loose. Maybe a torque wrench broke or a gasket replacement job got interrupted but retorque it.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Jun 22, 2025 5:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MAGNETO interference HEART PACEMAKER
Replies: 17
Views: 1521

Re: MAGNETO interference HEART PACEMAKER

Never bothered me.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Burning coils
Replies: 14
Views: 1408

Re: Burning coils

Geez I love when someone posts an interesting problem then doesn't come back.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Jun 14, 2025 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Burning coils
Replies: 14
Views: 1408

Re: Burning coils

6 or 12 volt? Are you buying the correct voltage coil for whatever your car is using? Now I don’t believe it’s possible to burn out a coil that fast if you’re not using a resistor in the circuit but it sure as heck helps. When buying a coil make sure you get one with a built in resistor. If one’s no...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue Jun 03, 2025 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WTB: Project t
Replies: 58
Views: 26921

Re: WTB: Project t

Those 2 words. Non running. Immediately you'll need someone with T knowledge with you if you go to look. Could be under $100 could be over $3000. As in some coil work or a thrown rod. You apparently need some help in choosing a car and knowledge about working on it. DO NOT GO ALONE!! If your parent ...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed May 21, 2025 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Availability of club engine rebuild info
Replies: 16
Views: 1747

Re: Availability of club engine rebuild info

Nope. Not the one you show. The smaller book that’s usually all black. I believe it says Ford Model T service on the cover though that might be the reprint version. OK maybe I’m wrong but I don’t like to think so. Fuzzy pictures. Vague descriptions and times for each job shown.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue May 20, 2025 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Availability of club engine rebuild info
Replies: 16
Views: 1747

Re: Availability of club engine rebuild info

As I stated in the post titled Instruction book vs. Ford Manual the so called black book isn’t a motors or dykes manual meant to describe how to do a job from start to finish. It’s actually a time study used to give Ford mechanics hints on how to do the jobs faster. That’s why there’s times listed a...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue May 20, 2025 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "Instruction Book" vs "Ford Manual"
Replies: 19
Views: 2129

Re: "Instruction Book" vs "Ford Manual"

What is commonly referred to here as the Black Bible it actually a time study to beat Ford mechanics over the head with if they took longer on a job than the times listed in the book for each job. Ever notice how some of the explanations seem vague? That’s because the guy using the book knew the car...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Apr 12, 2025 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Server Status
Replies: 51
Views: 12381

Re: Server Status

I'm confused. Who or what the hell wants to attack this Forum? The chevrolet club of America? Just who? What's the point?
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Mar 23, 2025 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oh, no!
Replies: 9
Views: 1773

Re: Oh, no!

Wow! #12. How early is that? Looks like the dawn of T time.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Mar 02, 2025 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A gasoline question!
Replies: 33
Views: 3288

Re: A gasoline question!

I'm with Pat above. If you are in a longer that usual storage situation AT THE VERY LEAST keep the fuel out of the rest of the fuel system. IE: drain the carb although opening the valve and letting that old fuel back into the system doesn't sit well with me and kind of defeats the purpose. The motto...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Mar 02, 2025 10:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Are you a real human?
Replies: 24
Views: 4245

Re: Are you a real human?

By the way exactly how is it determining I'm Human? :lol:
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Feb 28, 2025 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A gasoline question!
Replies: 33
Views: 3288

Re: A gasoline question!

According to every small engine manufacturer that I have attended classes at for warranty certification gas begins to deteriorate in 90 days. This is universal across them all. Extensive testing also shows that gas can’t be “preserved”. In other words crap like Stabil is snake oil.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Thu Feb 27, 2025 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Are you a real human?
Replies: 24
Views: 4245

Re: Are you a real human?

So. I’m a certified human. Some would disagree.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue Feb 11, 2025 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do I need flaps?
Replies: 21
Views: 3384

Re: Do I need flaps?

I’m a flap person but that’s beside the point. Some here have mentioned wrapping the rim with duct tape. Don’t do it. When I replaced the tires on my ‘27 Tudor I found the former owner did that. What an unholy mess. The tape deteriorates and becomes a mess of strings and powder. If you’re against fl...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Feb 07, 2025 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Experience importing rims from Australia.
Replies: 15
Views: 3482

Re: Experience importing rims from Australia.

I wish there was an erase button.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Jan 27, 2025 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timer Roller condition ?
Replies: 22
Views: 9033

Re: Timer Roller condition ?

What became of that business about replacing the standard roller with ( 2 I believe ) small ball roller bearings. Side by side to take up the space of the original solid roller. I seem to remember this being discussed years ago.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Jan 26, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rajo Accessory Curiosity
Replies: 14
Views: 8010

Re: Ajo Accessory Curiosity

How about telling us how it works?
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Jan 24, 2025 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The 1913 Model T won't start!
Replies: 32
Views: 13471

Re: The 1913 Model T won't start!

What do you mean the engine makes no noise when cranking? Pretty sure there’s something you listed isn’t right. As you describe the situation the engine should run or at least give some indication (backfiring). If all you describe is correct my guess is timing so far off that it doesn’t cause any re...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Jan 17, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve' 15 going home !
Replies: 48
Views: 20262

Re: Steve' 15 going home !

Steve please don’t start knocking yourself out on the car. It’s quite damaged and I’m kind of relieved you see that and posted it. honestly it looks pretty much like a parts car now.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Jan 12, 2025 10:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Town car part 3
Replies: 8
Views: 4348

Re: Town car part 3

Were the earlier ones wood?
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Jan 05, 2025 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The neighbor kids
Replies: 12
Views: 7472

Re: The neighbor kids

Pic #1; I hear the little rascals theme song.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Thu Dec 26, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Excessive wear of New Day rotor
Replies: 18
Views: 7767

Re: Excessive wear of New Day rotor

I agree that something is getting in there but, (especially oil or even an oil/water mix), would tend to lube the brush. That might not help your running much but it sure wouldn't cause the brush to wear so quickly. That contact surface on the cover must be pretty rough.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue Dec 24, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas…
Replies: 16
Views: 4534

Re: Merry Christmas…

Whew! Just got home from a relatives house with a full traditional 6 fish Christmas dinner. Fell by the wayside for a while but I’m glad it was decided to revive the tradition. I think a lot of folks are looking ahead to better times. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Dec 23, 2024 7:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Good Building Potential?
Replies: 28
Views: 13576

Re: Good Building Potential?

7to 10 G’s is too high? Lordy I bought low and sold high 3 times in that exact range over 8 years ago.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Dec 16, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Would you pay that for this?
Replies: 22
Views: 6311

Re: Would you pay that for this?

I concur also. That engine business could easily run the repair process / cost beyond the value of the vehicle. Just my opinion but I don’t think the trucks have the same value as the cars.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Dec 15, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: For the those that love time capsule finds
Replies: 9
Views: 3369

Re: For the those that love time capsule finds

One can only speculate as to what happened here. The car was disassembled who knows when in a space that you almost couldn't work in. Guessing the hoarding developed over time as the car sat and became unaccessable. Plenty of $ stuff there but plenty of junk too.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Dec 15, 2024 11:02 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.

Are we to assume replacing the starter switch repaired the original problem or was it misrepresented in the first post? Or something else he did corrected the problem as it was described. (replacing cables or whatever). Replacing the starter switch could not have repaired what was originally describ...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Dec 15, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This doesn’t look good.
Replies: 13
Views: 3633

Re: This doesn’t look good.

Pic #4: Curly Joe Howard and the Missus on a Sunday drive meet Pres. Grover Cleveland.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:38 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 see you’re into this switch business but how could that be his problem? A short past the starter would blow his fuse if he has one. An open would cause what he’s experiencing. The heavy current draw is causing some component to heat quickly and open the circuit. It cools and the tenuous connection...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magnet recharger
Replies: 13
Views: 3905

Re: Magnet recharger

I’m a bit surprised an old car fellow like you sprang for that unit at that price Mark!
by Charlie B in N.J.
Thu Dec 12, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Study before you sell.
Replies: 13
Views: 3253

Re: Study before you sell.

I was asked years back by a person who lived locally to look at a T he purchased. Contacted me thru the Forum and I agreed to look. He had already purchased the car and it was at his house. Apparently an impulse buy. The car did not run. The pedals were on the floor and a few other red flags were vi...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Dec 08, 2024 11:26 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.

Got a voltmeter? Hook it up directly to the battery terminals. Got a reading? Good. Now hit the starter and lose all power. Voltmeter dropped to zero? You found your problem. Battery. Diagnostics.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Dec 08, 2024 8:57 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.

So basically every thing looks OK electrically and you completely lose power when a load is applied. It’s the battery. There’s a poor/failed internal connection. Under an extreme load, (cranking) it “opens” . Load test the battery if nothing else shows up connect ion wise.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Dec 07, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2025 Model T - built by Ford
Replies: 25
Views: 25113

Re: 2025 Model T - built by Ford

This immediately brings to mind the new Jaguar that's being advertised. Another car that will never be built.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Dec 02, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated
Replies: 113
Views: 20066

Re: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated

Yeah a tough call about HF. Honestly I’m glad I never had to work for him. Seriously. I think at the time of the 3rd company forming Clara said shut up and go with it. This might be your last chance. Walking in one day after years of resistance about replacing the T he suddenly says let’s do it. Cla...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Dec 01, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated
Replies: 113
Views: 20066

Re: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated

You might have high and mighty goals framed and hanging in the work area but if you’re not making $ they won’t be there long. So make a product that sells and get rich from it. As to coil vs. distributor: both are simple. If you understand them. No need to repeat that it’s fact. Just carry a few of ...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Nov 29, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: NOW SIX -- HCCT's on eBay
Replies: 13
Views: 2608

Re: Five HCCT's on eBay

Are they all HCCT’s? Only the very last one (1999.99) appears to actually be an HCCT. My knowledge is somewhat limited . The others look like what they are advertised as: Buzz boxes.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Thu Nov 28, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated
Replies: 113
Views: 20066

Re: The Model T ignition was needlessly overcomplicated

Steve has it. Occasionally something comes out that’s so great others try to duplicate it going around any patents in the process. The kick your foot under the bumper to open the tail gate is a recent one. You had to be able to offer this feature. It’s that popular. Another was the 1940 introduction...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much Calcium Carbide to use?
Replies: 12
Views: 2209

Re: How much Calcium Carbide to use?

I suppose water won’t “reactivate” it? Seems too simple really.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Nov 15, 2024 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gas Line Packing Felt
Replies: 17
Views: 3955

Re: Gas Line Packing Felt

Sometimes, especially when it doesn’t show, you’ve got to use what works. Fuel line for me too.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue Nov 12, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: DUAL DISTRIBUTOR SETUP
Replies: 42
Views: 7469

Re: DUAL DISTRIBUTOR SETUP

Geez this seems totally unnecessary.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Nov 08, 2024 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

Good Lord Dan thanks a million! We’d given up on ever getting a definitive answer. Thanks again. Man that's a hard read. Took a few rereads to get it.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Nov 08, 2024 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Missing it.
Replies: 12
Views: 3482

Re: Missing it.

Steve: seriously you have nothing to prove by taking a T on major trips again. It may sound coarse but you kind of got lucky just being able to consider doing such a thing again. Take a modern on a long trip like to the OCF. For safety’s sake. Something you can at least walk away from in a accident....
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Nov 06, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KRW HCCT on eBay
Replies: 2
Views: 881

Re: KRW HCCT on eBay

Not a bad price for a collector. Is that postage figure legitimate? Seems excessive. I’d invest in one of Kossor’s boxes before I bought an HTTC but that’s just me.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Nov 06, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Not running - need direction
Replies: 43
Views: 7450

Re: Not running - need direction

Try “hot wiring” the coil box. That is eliminating the switch. Send power directly to the coil box positive terminal. Remove the mag post connection before doing this to prevent any accidents. Don’t sweat compression just yet as you seem to have an ign. problem. It kind of sounds like a tenuous elec...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/7 drumming gas tank
Replies: 12
Views: 2319

Re: 26/7 drumming gas tank

How about some of that insulating/sound deadening stick on floor stuff?
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Nov 01, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early brass T tool bag and etc.
Replies: 17
Views: 3095

Re: Early brass T tool bag and etc.

This photo really looks “of the period” that is taken many years ago. That being said what the bloody hell they are supposed to be doing is beyond me.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Oct 30, 2024 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T vocabulary
Replies: 18
Views: 3566

Re: Model T vocabulary

TRD: to call one a box and not the other is more confusing ..
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Oct 30, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T vocabulary
Replies: 18
Views: 3566

Re: Model T vocabulary

“Coil box includes switch” wouldn’t fit the space so they cut the correct name short and continued the error. Just speculatin’.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Oct 19, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: gas line
Replies: 31
Views: 6436

Re: gas line

I’ve used lawnmower in line filters for years. Most are gravity feed systems. I guess you could call them less restrictive but it works.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Oct 12, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Show Us Your Hershey Finds
Replies: 18
Views: 3909

Re: Show Us Your Hershey Finds

Jeff: if I’m prying too much excuse me but I was wondering what you paid for the linings. That’s a really nice box.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Oct 12, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Maybe you can't do it all, but...
Replies: 16
Views: 3435

Re: Maybe you can't do it all, but...

I've been in this trade my whole life and honestly I'm pretty tired of it. I trade in my daily driver every 4 years or so because I believe that will avoid getting stuck and I have the oil changed at the dealership so there's no question about the maintenance being done in case of a warranty claim. ...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much do you drive your Model T
Replies: 23
Views: 4585

Re: How much do you drive your Model T

Too many close calls outside the development I live in caused me to only drive in there. Could kill a good 40 minutes driving around but even that got old. I simply refuse to street drive a T.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Oct 11, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need advice on starting Model T journey
Replies: 18
Views: 3709

Re: Need advice on starting Model T journey

I don’t know what your plans for transporting the car but that will incur a sizable outlay. When you get the car home your first job is figuring out what the supposed cracked block involves. This could be a simple freeze out plug or major engine block damage. You don’t know who diagnosed it in the f...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Oct 06, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First Auto Camping Trip with a Model T
Replies: 19
Views: 3207

Re: First Auto Camping Trip with a Model T

One of the greatest “back in the day” camping instructions are in a chapter in my 1920’s Dykes Automotive Manual. Of course the drawings look pretty much like a T and it shows how to construct bedding that involves the car. Extensive list of what to bring as far as clothes, tools, what foods to brin...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Sep 28, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf in bad accident
Replies: 286
Views: 97390

Re: Steve Jelf in bad accident

Who dug this up? I thought he got whacked again.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Sep 28, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New style of rear axle oil seal, you ever tried it?
Replies: 19
Views: 3852

Re: New style of rear axle oil seal, you ever tried it?

Yeah when they look good in black and white they must have been hot stuff in color.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Thu Sep 19, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New style of rear axle oil seal, you ever tried it?
Replies: 19
Views: 3852

Re: New style of rear axle oil seal, you ever tried it?

Now where did I see the diagram, (actually a drawing), of the axles being wrapped with felt “rope” in a screw pattern to wind the diff lube back into the pumpkin? There was a right and left method to the wrap so that forward motion would wind the lube back to center. Isn’t that what we’re looking at...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Sep 18, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

Thanks anyway. Yet another brick wall.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Tue Sep 17, 2024 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

Update: the corrected date is: march 11 1913. The owner just texted me saying he removed some paint.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Thu Sep 12, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

The date is confirmed. March 11 1917.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Thu Sep 12, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

Checking with the owner. Awaiting an answer as to wether the date is correct.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Sep 11, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

Apparently the end of the road.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

Is it possible that a date was awarded to protect the inventor but no # because it wasn’t approved for the accessory market or some other requirement wasn’t met? There’s no patent number on the unit but the handle says “-part 1”.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Sep 11, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

Pushing 1000 looks and no answers yet. waiting for the owner to come back with the Patent # if there is one.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Sep 09, 2024 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

Finally got an update from the owner: The full Patent date reads March 11 1917. Is this enough to find out what this item might be?
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Sep 01, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

Re: After Market Wheel Converter ?

That’s the point of the post Norm. What the heck is it?
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Sep 01, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: After Market Wheel Converter ?
Replies: 25
Views: 5156

After Market Wheel Converter ?

These photos were sent to me by a relative asking if I knew what the heck it was. I said I’d ask here. It looks like it converts a non demountable to a demountable rim. We were speculating that it might be used for a quick change for a flat but that’s just a wild guess. Anyone got any info on it?
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Aug 16, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fun Projects brake light switch
Replies: 7
Views: 2056

Re: Fun Projects brake light switch

That kit was worth the price for the bracket alone.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Thu Aug 15, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Baffle broken loose.
Replies: 8
Views: 1960

Re: Baffle broken loose.

That’s exactly what I did Ed. Rare earth magnet passed in through the filler neck and shifted the baffle plate onto it. Problem solved.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Aug 12, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: NRS
Replies: 18
Views: 3820

Re: NRS

Man that's some old stuff. You don't see a lot of water pump pics. Why do the cranks appear to be in upright positions? Bushing still tight?
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun Jul 28, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How dangerous are a few loose wheel tenons?
Replies: 9
Views: 2055

Re: How dangerous are a few loose wheel tenons?

Dangerous enough and it'll only get worse. It's going to let you down at some point.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Jul 19, 2024 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Making wheels
Replies: 33
Views: 7628

Re: Making wheels

Lordy what horrible jobs. I can’t imagine the drudgery. The working conditions. The bosses pushing and pushing constantly.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Thu Jul 18, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fancy R
Replies: 10
Views: 2828

Re: Fancy R

Imagine that scoop in even a mild wind.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Jul 15, 2024 11:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A sanity break
Replies: 18
Views: 4195

Re: A sanity break

I dropped it years ago. Too many morons.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Jul 13, 2024 9:40 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: OT Post deleted.
Replies: 26
Views: 17222

Re: Trump shot at rally.

This doesn’t belong here.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Jul 12, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fouled spark plugs
Replies: 23
Views: 3143

Re: Fouled spark plugs

2 clean plugs and 2 fouled plugs and you guys say forget it. There’s something going on. Now if the owner doesn’t want to be bothered with it that’s OK but something’s going on and it’ll bite him in the butt sooner or later.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Jul 12, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fouled spark plugs
Replies: 23
Views: 3143

Re: Fouled spark plugs

Soot, a dry black deposit, is usually caused by too much fuel.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Jul 12, 2024 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brake Light Switch
Replies: 20
Views: 4153

Re: Brake Light Switch

Oh for the Fun Projects brake light switch kit. The price was worth the bracket alone.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Thu Jul 11, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fouled spark plugs
Replies: 23
Views: 3143

Re: Fouled spark plugs

Fouled with what? Fuel, oil, soot? A little information would help. 3 deposits 3 different causes.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Jul 10, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Retard / Advance?
Replies: 34
Views: 7046

Re: Retard / Advance?

As I stated earlier, and I don’t know where I learned about it, but I’ve used the spark retard shift method for a long time. It’s the best system I’ve found.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Retard / Advance?
Replies: 34
Views: 7046

Re: Retard / Advance?

Sorry but I disagree with advancing the spark when just starting /idling. Incorrect AND the diagram shows nothing like that. You advance the spark when you increase the revs not at idle.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Jul 08, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Retard / Advance?
Replies: 34
Views: 7046

Re: Retard / Advance?

It’s pretty simple. Low revs retard position high revs advance to where it runs best. Your ears are your friend. As to Steve and Art they’re all different. Wear settings whatever as you need to get to know yours. On one of Steve’s videos he started the car and immediately yanked the lever 3/4’ of th...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Jul 03, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What’s the trick to a smooth transition between low and high gear?
Replies: 55
Views: 10352

Re: What’s the trick to a smooth transition between low and high gear?

I’m with the spark retarding people. Worked well for me. Left the throttle alone and never delayed in the pedal action. Shove the spark lever partially up shift to high and slowly bring the lever down to where it pulls best.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Jun 26, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shop class
Replies: 16
Views: 2761

Re: Shop class

Good Lord! that group on photo # 8 ! They look like the cast of some small time traveling show. “I’ll be back at 3 o’clock and you’d better have the mortgage money or you’re in the street!”
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Jun 24, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Patina
Replies: 24
Views: 3665

Re: Patina

All patina says to me is I can’t afford a paint job. I don’t glorify it.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Mon Jun 24, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Low Compression
Replies: 13
Views: 1674

Re: Low Compression

30 to 35 is not no compression. First off as stated above you’ll probably have to put a few miles on it to seat everything but if you simply must know do a wet compression test. Do the dry test first. Pull the plugs, open the throttle fully and the choke open too. Get another set of hands to help. D...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Jun 19, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How hot is cool enough?
Replies: 40
Views: 6372

Re: How hot is cool enough?

Pretty much an open to the air system so boiling would cause coolant to leave in the form of steam. Boiling is a no no.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri Jun 14, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How many members?
Replies: 6
Views: 1793

Re: How many members?

This is a job for the Drake Equation. Google it.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sat Jun 08, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anyone used this type of hood?
Replies: 10
Views: 2228

Re: Anyone used this type of hood?

He’s got some nice stuff.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Wed Jun 05, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Title Disclosure
Replies: 39
Views: 7202

Re: Title Disclosure

I can't imagine the problems I'd have trying to title a car with no paperwork here in N.J. Moron central. Not all DMV offices handle classic car plates either. I found that out the hard way. Because of prior incidents I'd never consider a car without paperwork.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun May 26, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lightweight Model T Hauling Trailer?
Replies: 53
Views: 15621

Re: Lightweight Model T Hauling Trailer?

I simply cannot see wooden spoked wheels on a trailer. Seems like a dumb idea.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri May 24, 2024 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Get your credit cards out guys: Stevens T-181 Ford Model T Hub Re-Threader
Replies: 28
Views: 5505

Re: Get your credit cards out guys: Stevens T-181 Ford Model T Hub Re-Threader

I clicked the link here to view it and now e bay is sending me emails to bid on it.
by Charlie B in N.J.
Fri May 10, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: engines
Replies: 37
Views: 7893

Re: engines

I’m thinking short blocks. What always bothered me most about the T was my inability to replace crank bearings. Rods aren’t cheap either but they are at least available. If I ever blew a crank bearing I’d basically have A 4 wheel boat anchor as the cost of a rebabbitt would be prohibitive for me on ...
by Charlie B in N.J.
Sun May 05, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any Knowledgeable T person near Naples, Florida?
Replies: 40
Views: 5879

Re: Any Knowledgeable T person near Naples, Florida?

If you have one of those braided ground cables that might be the problem. I went a little nuts with a slow cranker and finally found the problem when the braided portion started to smoke. A new heavy duty cable make quite a difference. I went through the starter and the connections but never noticed...