The Speedster is sold to a local enthusiast.
Thanks Eric and MTFCA
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- Sun Jan 22, 2023 7:07 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: speedster for sale
- Replies: 1
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- Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:10 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: speedster for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2313
speedster for sale
1915 Speedster for Sale We built the 1915 speedster in 1992, hence the “92” number for my daughter and son in law. It’s been a great little car, won both the San Diego and Arizona Speedster run several times of over the years. It’s last major run was the 2018 Model T reunion in Richmond where it ra...
- Thu Jan 19, 2023 1:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For sale 1924 Coupe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2228
Re: For sale 1924 Coupe
Sold
Thanks for looking and MTFCA
Thanks Lee
Thanks for looking and MTFCA
Thanks Lee
- Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:31 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For sale 1924 Coupe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2228
For sale 1924 Coupe
For sale 1924 Model T Coupe. I bought this in 1976 and it was running by 1978, done as an amateur restoration. Over the years I have greatly enhanced the Coupe and it now runs and drives like a Model T was designed to when it ruled the world in the nineteen twenties. Improvements include: Rebuilt en...
- Fri May 06, 2022 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Below are a couple of photos, the first shows the internals of some of the internals of the regulator I acquired at Tulare 345CD49D-E5FD-4632-B6CF-C745A668AD05.jpeg You can see the different holes in the bases and the different insulation techniques employed. I also included my prototype design show...
- Tue May 03, 2022 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I have started to populate two more PCB using the LM383 design, one for my speedster and one for a Forum reader who want to try the device under typical conditions. While I have not run into any serious electronic problems, I am stalled due to a household emergency of the laundry drain completely fa...
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Who purchased the first Model T Ford?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2048
Re: Who purchased the first Model T Ford?
This is a copy of what Kim Dobbins wrote in 2008. Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message By Kim Dobbins on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 11:52 pm: Here is some of the info that I have on some of the early T's. #2 was restored by Don Hess, then sold to a dealer in P...
- Sun Mar 20, 2022 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Who purchased the first Model T Ford?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2048
Re: Who purchased the first Model T Ford?
This is a copy of what Kim Dobbins wrote in 2008. Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message By Kim Dobbins on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 11:52 pm: Here is some of the info that I have on some of the early T's. #2 was restored by Don Hess, then sold to a dealer in P...
- Thu Mar 17, 2022 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCSD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1104
Re: MTFCSD
Yes we know
The site was hosted by Hemmings and they discontinued their service at the end of 2021 so now we have no host.
So far it has not been reinstalled on any other server.
I don’t know when it will be up again.
The site was hosted by Hemmings and they discontinued their service at the end of 2021 so now we have no host.
So far it has not been reinstalled on any other server.
I don’t know when it will be up again.
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:05 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Six used tires available for free
- Replies: 1
- Views: 818
Six used tires available for free
I have been doing some tire work for myself and a customer and have six used tires available. Two are 4.50x21 and have very little tread left but good for rolling around Three are 3.50x30 and have 40% tread but have very small cracks in the sidewalks. The final one is 3.50x30 and has very little tre...
- Mon Mar 14, 2022 8:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Back on March 1 I mentioned that my tests with a flat battery had shown that I needed a heat sink on the diode. The simplest method was to bolt the diode to the base of the cutout and then solder the diode leads to the PCB. It’s a bit messy but after drilling a very carefully placed hole and cutting...
- Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2022 GOLDEN GATE TOUR, May 30 - June 4, Come join us.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3570
Re: 2022 GOLDEN GATE TOUR 4.0, May 30 - June 4, Don't Miss It.
The 18% decent was something of a let down as I started in Ford low and Ruckstell low. After a little way I went in Ford high and it was just fine in my old Coupe. My major problem was a driver error where I wanted to visit some part of the Bay Bridge and then got lost in the back streets of Sausale...
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Head Gasket Specifications - question
- Replies: 1
- Views: 762
Re: Head Gasket Specifications - question
With the current shortage of copper/asbestos head gaskets I measured the thickness of new and used gaskets. The one new gasket I have on hand was 0.090” and several used gaskets 0.062” to 0.066”. I have made a water bath and soaked a used one for a couple of days and then let it dry out. It had incr...
- Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Are These Model T Coupe Doors?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1798
Re: Are These Model T Coupe Doors?
They look like 23-25 coupe or ford-or front doors. The Encyclopedia indicates that the fordor doors were aluminum but my 24 coupe are aluminum.
Bruce insisted my doors were not correct and had been replaced at some time. I could see one being changed after maybe an accident, but not both.
Bruce insisted my doors were not correct and had been replaced at some time. I could see one being changed after maybe an accident, but not both.
- Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
My round PCB in production quantities of 100 has been quoted at less than $4. The leaded components from Newark are less than $6. Indeed the postage for the components for five boards exceeded the cost of the parts. So far I have not needed a heat sink on the output FET but the diode will need a hea...
- Wed Feb 16, 2022 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I had the PCB fabricated because it was fun. I have little interest in building a hundred or so models but anyone can feel free to have a go. To that end I will clean up the design with any additions the groups wants. I have priced out a round version of my design and the quote was about $387 for 10...
- Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
This my second try as the pictures were too large and some how the whole post dissapeared. ☹️ My PCB arrived and I populated one for test over the weekend. There was some finger troubles, I must be getting too old for this game. After a couple of challenges it works fine on the bench and on the test...
- Fri Feb 11, 2022 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Change length steering column
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1919
Re: Change length steering column
When I restored the 09, the steering column appeared to be from a 1914 and was too long at 56”(??) whereas the 09 should be 50”(?). So I chopped six inches off the top and installed a new brass cover. Cutting the internal column looked difficult until I realized I could chop six inches off the botto...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I have seen exactly what Pat suggests somewhere previously, I believe it was in the Model T Bulletin's. .
- Wed Feb 09, 2022 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Some unpleasantness is starting to enter into the discussion, please stop it. If you can’t say something constructive, please say nothing. Please don’t spoil our fun, if you don’t like what we are doing, don’t read the thread. In all my tests my generator has been set to 10 amp output. Previous to t...
- Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
At least we can’t be accused of copying the Fun Projects design
The deletion of the dual follower with a inverter came out of my head. By the way everything I have contributed is open source, anyone is welcome to copy and sell if they want.
The deletion of the dual follower with a inverter came out of my head. By the way everything I have contributed is open source, anyone is welcome to copy and sell if they want.
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I ordered my PCB this afternoon. Took quite a bit of effort as my version of the program was 7.0 dated 2009 and now they are on 7.9….. I had to confirm my old laptop would install the new version, then delete the old version and install the new. It all takes time. I checked my design a couple more t...
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 11:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
The NASCAR race from LA was boring and I thought I would give an old simple PCB layout program as try. It seems to work, well at least I have a picture of what a layout could look like. This is the layout. 649994CC-997A-49CF-A536-677F2E73C270.jpeg The red lines are the copper on the component side. ...
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 11:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I installed the regulator on the 24 coupe generator and it works just fine. Initially after startup the ammeter is charging at full rate then after a few minutes the needle swings back and forth and a couple of minutes later it drops to zero. I measured the voltage at the battery and it read 6.37 vo...
- Sat Feb 05, 2022 11:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T #2
- Replies: 112
- Views: 15747
Re: T #2
I’d really like more pictures of the motor as after a long conversation with Charlie Shaffer (RIP) I know what he did to convert a 1914 motor into an early (lower than 1000) look a like. He did most of the changes in lead and with a small pocket knife, you can determine the real provenience in a mat...
- Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I’ve finished my second prototype 😊 I left the forum a couple of weeks ago to build up a second prototype that I hoped would fit in a Model T Cutout case. After studying the circuit for a while I had some personal technical reasons for not being happy with the npn/pnp driver, so my version is revise...
- Thu Feb 03, 2022 12:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magnet Charger Details
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3331
Re: Magnet Charger Details
I found my magneto charger. The copper wire is 0.028” diameter with lots of turns
And no, I’m not going to pull it apart to see how many turns on each leg. - Tue Feb 01, 2022 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magnet Charger Details
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3331
Re: Magnet Charger Details
Many years ago I built a magnet charger, I think it’s still around here somewhere. It has been borrowed by many folks in the area. I started with the design that ended up in the Electrical booklet but I had an advantage over most earthly folks today. I could call Bruce (RIP). We had an interesting r...
- Fri Jan 28, 2022 12:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shoestring Restoration - 1911 Ford Midnight Blue “(in shade and in direct sunshine)”
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5546
Re: Shoestring Restoration “Color sanding etc with a $24 buffer”
Looking good Steve😊 This restoration is being done in the Los Angles basin and in spite of what the doomsayers tell you, it’s very, very unlikely he will ever see “high” winds. I can’t actually say never but my daughter has lived in the coastal area for 45 years and NEVER had wind damage. Now I use ...
- Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Phone Apps: Interesting test tools - tachometer, strobe light, rpm, speedometer, elevation, etc
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13643
Re: Phone Apps: Interesting test tools - tachometer, strobe light, rpm, speedometer, elevation, etc
Marty, turn on your phone and sign in. Look on your screens for a file app called AppStore 4B9A52BF-0226-4296-8E28-127DAF5E9FFB.jpeg Touch AppStore You will get something like this: 44AC5D16-F0EA-42B6-9D23-0E41EB25D0BA.jpeg Type in what you are looking for such as “tachometer” or “speedometer” Then ...
- Wed Jan 26, 2022 12:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Battery Maintenance
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1986
Re: Battery Maintenance
Questions have been asked about charging lead acid batteries. Those of us working on the six volt regulator have been pondering the same problem. Here what I have found to date. Fully charged single cells are discharged when the cell voltage drops to 1.96 volts and is considered fully charged when a...
- Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Torque up cylinder head
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1880
Re: Torque up cylinder head
ThAnks guys
I guess both are torqued cold after a heat cycle.
I guess both are torqued cold after a heat cycle.
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Torque up cylinder head
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1880
Torque up cylinder head
I have a Z head on the 14 touring and have just completed a valve job. As I remember iron heads are torqued down when cold after a heat cycle for three or four times. However aluminum heads are torqued when hot. Is this correct? So I might remember next time, why is this? I know the difference inp e...
- Sun Jan 23, 2022 11:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Going Dry for More Power
- Replies: 97
- Views: 9350
Re: Going Dry for More Power
The “Model T” that ran over 200mph at Bonneville used a Model T block and front cover plate. The extra main bearings for the five main bearing crank was a lump of aluminum to support bearings 2 and 4. The bearing 1, 3 and 5 sat in the T block. Incidentally the crank was made in San Diego 😊. On the f...
- Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Doesn’t sound good and based on my experience with the same circuit, I believe something is wrong. Once I had found the broken 22k resistor on the lm393 pin 1, mine switched very slowly. The speed with no load on the battery was charging for about a second then off for 7 seconds. As I increased the ...
- Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I have continued testing the breadboard and everything appears to be Ok. Initially I ran it for about 20 minutes and then suffered a failure. Two items were found faulty, the insulation on the base of the cutout failed and the soldered lead to the 22k on pin 1 intermittently broke. I think both were...
- Wed Jan 12, 2022 6:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
After a few mis-steps the LM393 curcuit is working on a generator. My first problem was I dropped the breadboard and it cracked across the middle. I fixed that but the 22k resistor on the 393 pin 1 broke. I fixed that. Then the generator in the test fixture died. I’ve not investigated that yet. I fo...
- Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Trick for mounting tires with tubes and flaps....
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4267
Re: Trick for mounting tires with tubes and flaps....
Ahhh thats cheating
- Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Scott you left me a little confused so I took out my calculator and when the generator is running at 1725, the T motor with will be at 1150rpm and with a 3.63:1 rear end and 30” wbeels the car will be running just over 28 mph. That’s a little slower than I normally run as both the 24 coupe and 14 to...
- Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OHC engine identification
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1669
Re: OHC engine identification
Sure looks interesting. It doesn’t appear to be any of the overheads made commercially. I wonder if it was a custom locally built version?
The exhaust and ignition are in the right and intake appears to be on the left. What is that plate on the rear, seems to be for water???
The exhaust and ignition are in the right and intake appears to be on the left. What is that plate on the rear, seems to be for water???
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Jeff As Luke replied D3 is and indication that the generator output is off. The voltage reference is U2 and initially we used an Led but the next version will probably use a low current (20uA) 2.5 volt reference. This will lower the static current as this circuit draws current even when the ignition...
- Sat Jan 08, 2022 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Buckeye voltage regulator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1607
Re: Buckeye voltage regulator
I believe the regulator on the last line of parts for sale plugs into the rear of a Hitachi alternator.
- Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
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Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
The low current (10nA) of the 494 is sure attractive
I watched the video and certainly looks promising.
I watched the video and certainly looks promising.
- Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I connected up the rest on the bench and the device does function with a 180k across the 6.8k to compensate for the lower voltage of my led. 😊. Right now the battery voltage goes from 6.3 to 7 volts. Which seems about correct. Next is to mount the breadboard on a generator and try it out on my gener...
- Thu Jan 06, 2022 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I applied power today and found my led only has 1.68v rather than the 1.9v on the prototype made by JohnH. I had previously been in contact with John who didn’t know the vendor part number for his led as he acquired them a number of years ago and of course they are unmarked. I can reduce the 6.8k re...
- Mon Jan 03, 2022 3:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
All the components have arrived for the testing of the 393 circuit. Well most as I forgot to order the 15 volt zener.
Below is a photo of the breadboard, I think it will compact down to fit in the Ford cut out housing. The quarter is to give some scale.
Below is a photo of the breadboard, I think it will compact down to fit in the Ford cut out housing. The quarter is to give some scale.
- Sun Jan 02, 2022 11:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 15-16 hood former?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2018
Re: 15-16 hood former?
Many years ago we were building the speedster for Carolyn and her then boy friend. She wanted “eye brows” on the front fenders and the 15 hood former. (I’m just Dad, so I do as I’m told, so don’t ask why😊). We went up to the Long Beach swap meet and I sent them out looking for what they needed. Abou...
- Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 'Speedster - lower or not, period accessories.
- Replies: 216
- Views: 21253
Re: Speedsters
One of my regular customers has his speedster in a constant change on the body. I prepared the motor and running gear some years ago but he is always changing the body. Initially it was very basic with just two seats and a gas tank. Then he added some front protection and even later into a speedster...
- Tue Dec 28, 2021 1:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I have ordered the necessary parts from Newark. Funny but the parts for one device will cost less than the shipping. If we do a pcb and make them available to club members, it might be a good idea to supply the parts as well. As long as there are not too many orders, say less than 50-100 then one vo...
- Mon Dec 27, 2021 5:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Luke
I thought I had previously expressed a preference to the 393 design. While not as elegant as the 494 design, I think the logic and flip-flops in the latter wil be more effected by spurious noise inherent in the Model T electrical system. So 393 it is.
I thought I had previously expressed a preference to the 393 design. While not as elegant as the 494 design, I think the logic and flip-flops in the latter wil be more effected by spurious noise inherent in the Model T electrical system. So 393 it is.
- Mon Dec 27, 2021 12:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
I plan to build a prototype board and then try and fit a second in the existing housing. I’m planning on buying three set of components from Newark. All will be mounted on the predrilled 0.1” spacing prototype boards. Initially I’ll test it on my generator stand and the 6 volt battery from the Coupe...
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 11:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
Luke, that’s a good technique which works well. Cheap folks like me will just omit the two resistors but it’s good they are there on the PCB. When I had the electrical spike problem I use little coil, a small capacitor and a series resistor on each line. When it blew the second time, one of the litt...
- Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
- Replies: 240
- Views: 42878
Re: A $20 (or less!) DIY regulator, and other issues
What a neat thread. I drive my 1924 all over the place and it’s still 6 volts. Also I would like it to fit in the original can. I suppose with surface mount components the linear shunt design might fit. One technique with leaded components is to stand them on one end which greatly reduces the necess...
- Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in November
- Replies: 53
- Views: 9456
Re: What have you done with your T in November
I made my first few spoke from an old length of 2x4, it easy to cut and costs virtually nothing. That how I came up with the fixtures. Ill post a few pictures of the tooling, it’s very simple and takes time. My methods are simple and slow, I’m sure the professional workers would say I’m on the road ...
- Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in November
- Replies: 53
- Views: 9456
Re: What have you done with your T in November
Some of wood spokes on my 1924 Coupe were on the car when I bought it in 1976, some 45 years ago and have done many hard miles. One rear wheel I particular is getting very tired. So I made the decision to respoke the wheel. I could have bought spokes from one of our valued supplies but I decided to ...
- Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Birdcage (Birdhaven) closing?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2194
Birdcage (Birdhaven) closing?
At a breakfast meeting over the weekend someone said Birdhaven is closing shop.
Anybody else heard this or isn’t just an unfounded rumor?
Guess it’s just an unfounded rumor.
Anybody else heard this or isn’t just an unfounded rumor?
Guess it’s just an unfounded rumor.
- Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tight transmission
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2358
Re: Tight transmission
At what point during the assembly does it get tight to turn? I assume you are using the original pins and used gear and bushings the face of the bushing touches the flywheel. There should be about 0.006” clearance between the gear and the flywheel. I assemble the drums on a flat surface, then put th...
- Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: body weight
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1754
Re: body weight
I was surprised by the quoted engine/transmission weight of 360 pounds. I guess that’s the number without a starter and generator which probably add 65 pounds. I always thought it was closer to 500 pounds, wrong again. At least I know I can use my engine hoist, which is rated at 500 pounds, with a c...
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Class, here is your assignment: tell us what you did (with your T) last summer!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1736
Re: Class, here is your assignment: tell us what you did (with your T) last summer!
This year was the year of driving the 24 Coupe. I have been doing some repairs on the 14 Touring and plan to some work on the speedster so this year has been the year of driving the Coupe. It’s been on four week long tours, Joshua Tree, San Francisco, Spokane and Southern Arizona. The last one was t...
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Where to locate a battery cutoff
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2256
Re: Where to locate a battery cutoff
My location on top of the battery meets some of the desired criteria except easy accessibility. This applies to all three Ts. Never had to have great accessibility in the 45 years I’ve been driving the cars but I can see it might be desirable.
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 15/16 Hood former question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1210
Re: 15/16 Hood former question
My 15/16 hood firmer is on the speedster and Scott and I assumed screws went in those holes. So that’s what we did.
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Longest Distance You Have Driven In Low Gear.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2660
Re: Longest Distance You Have Driven In Low Gear.
My record in low is one hour, about 15 miles. I got the coupe running in 1978 but I had no idea what to expect. I had no Ruckstell, indeed I didn’t even know they existed. There were no T clubs in the San Diego region. So I accepted what I got. Now 45 years later there are two clubs in the area and ...
- Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Guy Building his Own 1913 Touring Body from Scratch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1953
Re: Guy Building his Own 1913 Touring Body from Scratch
When I built my 1917 touring, the metal mostly OK but the wood had disappeared I was advised not to build the wood frame on the chassis but on a flat piece of 3/4” plywood to make sure it was all flat. The chassis flexes and may not even be square, so getting panels correct would be very tough. Mayb...
- Mon Oct 18, 2021 3:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chicago Transmission
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2760
Re: Chicago Transmission
I use a KC Warford in my 1914 Touring and I use the support listed in Lang’s catalog. It’s a little expensive and I’m sure I could make something similar but I needed it in a hurry. While there is no requirement to provide support at the end of the Warford, I was concerned that the mass hanging at t...
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fix for plywood end-grain delamination on 1911 body?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3184
Re: Fix for plywood end-grain delamination on 1911 body?
While I haven’t seen the body, following conversations with Steve, I believe it is not an original 1911 body, so it probably a modern reproduction. Rays work is usually first class and generally follows the techniques used on original bodies. It don’t think he uses laminations to get the necessary c...
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for T pricing 1909-1927
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1688
Re: Looking for T pricing 1909-1927
The original pricing is listed for every Moreland year in the Encyclopedia .
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your T in October
- Replies: 58
- Views: 7297
Re: What have you done with your T in October
I went on a week long progressive tourin southern Arizona. I trailered from home in San Diego to Tucson where we left the trailers and went off in Model Ts for a 600 mile adventure. First night was Green Valley where 150 years ago the settlers were terrorized by Geronimo until the US Army captured h...
- Sun Oct 17, 2021 1:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for T pricing 1909-1927
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1688
Re: Looking for T pricing 1909-1927
It depends
I have personally been involved in T deals from $1000 up to $40,000. I’ve read of prices from free to $135000.
So as I say it depends
I have personally been involved in T deals from $1000 up to $40,000. I’ve read of prices from free to $135000.
So as I say it depends
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do you use a sealant with your gaskets
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2212
Re: Do you use a sealant with your gaskets
It depends on the surface being sealed. Very often I don’t use sealant on a machined surface. So the gasket between the pan and block I will only use sealant on the pan side. It’s a judgement call, if both surfaces are in poor condition, then goop on both side. But if the conditions are good, then o...
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stromberg M-1 carburetor
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1667
Re: Stromberg M-1 carburetor
I have a customer who runs a speedster with a four valve overhead. After a little experimentation we ran an Stromberg M-1 and he reports:
“ Please answer and tell them one of your customer states great performance, good idle, runs a little rich on #4. If leaned out engine back fires”
“ Please answer and tell them one of your customer states great performance, good idle, runs a little rich on #4. If leaned out engine back fires”
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: You may be addicted to Model T fords when…..
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3149
Re: You may be addicted to Model T fords when…..
Ooops I put this in the wrong thread.
Sorry. TonyB
Sorry. TonyB
- Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Interesting Pan
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1771
Re: Interesting Pan
I think it was part of the HIMCO conversion for Model Ts with a standard transmission or a boat conversion.
- Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fix for plywood end-grain delamination on 1911 body?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3184
Re: Fix for plywood end-grain delamination on 1911 body?
I doubt it is plywood as plywood with alternating layers of uniform thickness layers didn’t become widely available until WWI. So it is reasonable to assume the body is not original. Glues prior to 1943 tended to fail when exposed to dampness. By The best modern solution to your problem is the West ...
- Tue Oct 05, 2021 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Difficulty getting 30-35 lbs of torque on Ruckstell Ring GearBolts
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2593
Re: Difficulty getting 30-35 lbs of torque on Ruckstell Ring GearBolts
Fascinating. This could explain why I see so many damaged threads on existing bolts, which I always buy new. They are relatively expensive but I keep some on hand in case one fails. The last time was at a customers shop so we complained and Dave replaced them immediately. I guess we should stop at 2...
- Tue Oct 05, 2021 10:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Difficulty getting 30-35 lbs of torque on Ruckstell Ring GearBolts
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2593
Re: Difficulty getting 30-35 lbs of torque on Ruckstell Ring GearBolts
On a Ruckstell axle with mainly new parts from Chaffins several of the threads on the bolts failed at 30 lbs ft. I spoke with Dave and he replaced the bolts with new ones with no problems. He mentioned that the bolts were treated in batches of about 1000 and some don’t make it. Annoying but not much...
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2022 Hamilton National Tour
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1297
Re: 2022 Hamilton National Tour
What your is this as i see no notice in the July/August Vintage Ford?
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pitman Arm Ok?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2145
Re: Pitman Arm Ok?
The pitman arm changed over the years I have a picture showing several from when restored the 1909 Touring A02C7D50-455F-4EC8-BF0A-4BC2C03C947C.jpeg So when someone that “that’s” the correct one, you really should state the year 😊 Somewhere I have a picture with the dimensions of several models but ...
- Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done on your T - September
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3987
Re: What have you done on your T - September
I restored the 1914 touring for my daughters family in 2004 so they could attend the National Tour held in San Diego in 2004. It’s been fairly reliable since then though a broken crank in 2016 was a low point. We installed a SCAT and it’s been good ever since. However after my downsize in late 2020 ...
- Sun Sep 19, 2021 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Low gear speed
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3348
Re: Low gear speed
Low gear provides a gearing of 1/3 of high or direct drive. So if your T will bog down at 30mph in high gear then your problem is probably in the motor. If it does 40-45 mph in top gear yet only will do 10mph in low you have an interesting problem. Right now I can’t think what would cause such a sit...
- Sun Sep 05, 2021 12:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - 30x3 tires
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1297
Re: WTB - 30x3 tires
Most 1919 model Ts use 3” on the front and 3 1/2” on the rear. I have a used 3 1/2” for free if you need it.
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2:1 or 2.5:1 differential
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3022
Re: 2:1 or 2.5:1 differential
I must be missing something. As old man Ferrari use to say, rpm is free. So the cheapest way to get more power is more revs. With 30” wheels a 3:1 ratio will give 30mph at 1000rpm. That’s 90 mph at 3000 rpm. The eight or sixteen valve overhead engine will easily rev to 3000rpm, one I worked on peake...
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brake Band Replacement Help
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2594
Re: Brake Band Replacement Help
I suppose I’m alone but I am finding the answers confusing. To me the wide end of the hogshead inspection plate is at the FRONT of the hogshead. When I change bands I have found it best to put in the brake, low and reverse in that order. Removal is the reverse order. Certainly this the only way I ha...
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: STUCK IN LOW!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2105
Re: STUCK IN LOW!
If the transmission was working ok and this sticking has started to occur recently, then the advice above is probably correct. It’s fairly easy to adjust as the low band is adjusted by the external adjustment on the right side of the hogs head. I find the adjustment is best accomplished with a 9/16 ...
- Fri Aug 20, 2021 12:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Clutch and band adjustment, finding someone local to help me
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2230
Re: Clutch and band adjustment, finding someone local to help me
I may have old information here but I remember Jim Gunn telling me not to install wood bands without removing the hogs head. Do not attempt to install wood band through the inspection cover.
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ammeter question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1675
Re: ammeter question
With 21w lights the current draw will be 2*(21/6) which is 6.6 amp plus the tail lamp of 12w will total 8.6 Amps. With 32w headlamp the draw will be 2*(32/6) plus the tail lamp 12.3 amps. I think Pat forgot that we normally have two headlamps. Mind you the moving iron ammeter is notoriously inaccura...
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 12:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Analogue meter that indicates which coils are firing
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4188
Re: Analogue meter that indicates which coils are firing
I downloaded the magazine and I still can’t find the article. I have attached the index.
What am I missing.?
Is it April Fools Day?
Page 45 is the continuation of an article for a tachometer which is far from simple or a mess of green wire. What am I missing.?
Is it April Fools Day?
- Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Analogue meter that indicates which coils are firing
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4188
Re: Analogue meter that indicates which coils are firing
What’s the jumble of green wire?
How does it work?
How does it work?
- Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Texas T Water Pump
- Replies: 0
- Views: 859
Texas T Water Pump
These days thus forum is about the only place I can find things😊 I’ve been doing some rework on the red 1914 Touring which I built for my daughter and son in law when the grandkids were little. They are now both in college and the 14 was a little worn. The first thing I removed was the radiator, sol...
- Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is Cartouche still in business?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4558
Re: Is Cartouche still in business?
I have had serious delays when purchasing T parts directly from Macs since they were bought out. However if you make the purchase through eBay, the delivery problems seem to disappear. I have even made a purchase from Macs using Amazon with no delivery delays and free shipping as I’m a Prime custome...
- Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Grease relief....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1749
Re: Grease relief....
On the second picture in this thread I can see the two lower bolts holding the UJ ball joint plate in place.
These two bolts should be wired together.
These two bolts should be wired together.
- Sun Aug 01, 2021 12:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: It's not a ruckstell.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2601
Re: It's not a ruckstell.
Interesting as I had a Planator on the Town Car and found I really had to slow down more than I thought necessary but of course it depends on what you are use to. I believe the Ruckstell is about 60% reduction and they modified the KC Warford to duplicate that reduction on the their design. It’s ver...
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Neat idea when using Timesaver
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1526
Neat idea when using Timesaver
At breakfast this morning I mentioned I was honing in the rods using Time saver but running into minor problems as I couldn’t get a full circle on the bearing as the crank was still in the block. I tried to rotate the crank but the rod bolts were awfully close to the oil line. Jay had a solution. Us...
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: head gasket Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2511
Re: head gasket Question
On Monday. 26 July I called Snyders, Lang’s and Chaffins for a head gasket. All were out of stock. I call Olson who told me they were no longer stocking T gaskets as they could not make a profit on them compared to the price charged by other vendors. I believed I got the last one from Olson. Dave at...
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: It's not a ruckstell.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2601
Re: It's not a ruckstell.
It’s a Planator. It provides direct and 50% speed between the drive shaft and rear axle. It uses many model T parts. There is one completely custom sliding gear and one highly modified axle gear. All the others are regular T rear axle gears. They work well but the 50% speed reduction is a little too...
- Tue Jun 29, 2021 12:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question: Recharging Magneto Magnets w/o Removing Engine?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2949
Re: Question: Recharging Magneto Magnets w/o Removing Engine?
This subject is covered in the MTFCA booklets. I tried it without removing the hogshead and my results were not satisfactory. So I removed the hogshead and it worked much better for me. Looking back with 20/20 hindsight I used the magneto connection. I notice that others suggest removing the connect...
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pinion bearing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1909
Re: Pinion bearing
I have used modern replacement bearing for many of the rear ends I have rebuilt. I have used the adjustable version but actually found the cheaper none adjustable setup to work just fine. So unless your parts are within new tolerance I would suggest using a modern setup. Looking back I have rebuilt ...
- Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T tour to Sky Falconry
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1013
Re: T tour to Sky Falconry
The coupe ran great but were restricted to how many cars we could take into the preserve, so the two seater coupe was left outside in preference to the 4/5 seater tourings.
- Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T tour to Sky Falconry
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1013
T tour to Sky Falconry
Today took the 1924 Model T Coupe on a club tour to the San Diego backcountry to visit the Sky Falconry. There were seven model Ts in the group though a couple had problems on the very rough dirt roads in the back country. There were four Falcons on display and one gave a great demonstration in the ...
- Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:05 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: For sale Unique 1927 RAJO engine T Roadster
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2176
For sale Unique 1927 RAJO engine T Roadster
A friend has put up his 1927 Roadster for sale. The car is a good amature restoration, no rust and a good paint job. The unique item is the motor. As you can see on the details below it really is special. It is believed to be the last motor built by Fred Hoss and was built to unusually high standard...
- Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need some help
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2383
Re: Need some help
I had a similar situation, pulled into the driveway. Opened the garage door and no drive…… I jacked up the rear end and I could turn both wheels and the other would rotate in the opposite direction. I looked inside the transmission and the clutch plate was turning with the crank. So I deduced it was...