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- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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?
- 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.
- 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...
- 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? 

- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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...
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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!
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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....
- 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.
- 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...
- 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?
- 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.
- 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 ..
- 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’.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. ...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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”.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- Fri Jun 28, 2024 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Does radiator cap need to be air tight?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1231
Re: Does radiator cap need to be air tight?
Nope. Not at all.
- 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!”
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ...
- 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...