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by paulmikeska
Tue Sep 26, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Floating transmission shafts
Replies: 19
Views: 1064

Re: Floating transmission shafts

I would buy one or more.
by paulmikeska
Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Idling in neutral for extended times, is it an issue?
Replies: 29
Views: 2420

Re: Idling in neutral for extended times, is it an issue?

I installed a sight glass in the oil line from the mag fitting on my 26 Coupe. You would be surprised by how much oil flows through that goofy right angle fitting.
by paulmikeska
Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ammeter issue
Replies: 26
Views: 2844

Re: Ammeter issue

If you can live with a 30-0-30 here is a link to one with a D'Arsonval analog movement. I would be tempted to put a 20-0-20 face plate in it and just know that if it shows 10 it is actually 15 amps and so on.
www.nurex.com/30-30-ammeter
by paulmikeska
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ammeter issue
Replies: 26
Views: 2844

Re: Ammeter issue

The original amp meters used a D'Arsonval analog movement.
by paulmikeska
Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ammeter issue
Replies: 26
Views: 2844

Re: Ammeter issue

Westach is a reputable company and I have used their products in the past without issue. I have a small stash of good original ammeters, so I don’t need to buy one of these. If I was, I would call their tec support and ask them about the unit and find out what kind of movement they are using before ...
by paulmikeska
Sun Aug 07, 2022 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ammeter issue
Replies: 26
Views: 2844

Re: Ammeter issue

I found this some time ago and thought that this may be the answer to the junk ammeters. An expensive answer but still an answer. Look to the right side of the page on the top line.
https://www.westach.com/ammeters
by paulmikeska
Sat Jul 16, 2022 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brakes - Rocky Mountain versus original rear drum brakes
Replies: 30
Views: 2825

Re: Brakes - Rocky Mountain versus original rear drum brakes

I think auxiliary brakes are a good idea. That being said I was driving my 14 Touring, with Kevlar linings and no auxiliary brakes, and had a girl pull out in front of me without looking to see if there was oncoming traffic. To my surprise I discovered that if you push hard enough on the brake pedal...
by paulmikeska
Sat Apr 30, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ignition key - Yale Lock
Replies: 13
Views: 1649

Re: Ignition key - Yale Lock

I would be happy to post a picture but I am out of town on business and won't be home for 2 weeks. When I get home I will post one.
by paulmikeska
Fri Apr 29, 2022 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ignition key - Yale Lock
Replies: 13
Views: 1649

Re: Ignition key - Yale Lock

I have a car with one of those locking switch's. I was lucky to get it with the key. I took it to a locksmith to see if I could get a copy made. The locksmith just smiled and got the correct blank off his pegboard display and cut it. The moral of this story is that the key blanks are available and p...
by paulmikeska
Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Service Manual in large type 10 3/4" x 8 1/2"
Replies: 16
Views: 2793

Re: Ford Service Manual in large type 10 3/4" x 8 1/2"

I ordered one and it was delivered last night. Very nice book with clear crisp pictures and print that is easy to read. Thanks for posting this Dan!
by paulmikeska
Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Today in Ford History
Replies: 12
Views: 1932

Today in Ford History

On Jan. 5, 1914, Henry Ford raised the minimum wage for his factory workers to $5 per day.
by paulmikeska
Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hinged transmission band
Replies: 14
Views: 2014

Re: Hinged transmission band

I have a set of hinged bands that was made by Raybestos. They are well made. I have them in my 26 Coupe that I drive about 1000+ miles per year. They have been in the car at least 10 years. No problems with them and I haven't had to change the band linings yet.
by paulmikeska
Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: JELF ALERT W/ Issues !!
Replies: 7
Views: 1927

Re: JELF ALERT W/ Issues !!

I agree with Alden.
Diodes normally fail closed. So the battery is back feeding through the bulb and diode through the mag coils to ground.
by paulmikeska
Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
Replies: 173
Views: 38302

Re: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate

26 Coupe Plate.jpg
The R indicates it was a replacement for a lost or stolen plate.
by paulmikeska
Sun May 23, 2021 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stan Howe RIP
Replies: 95
Views: 13442

Re: Stan Howe RIP

This world, without Stan, is a much poorer place...
by paulmikeska
Sun May 02, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Birdhaven
Replies: 25
Views: 5898

Re: Birdhaven

There is another explanation. They may have mailed them but the USPS has always been slow delivering catalogs and magazines. During Covid they got much, much worse.
by paulmikeska
Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I don't like the BEEP-BEEP that my turn signal makes
Replies: 21
Views: 4259

Re: I don't like the BEEP-BEEP that my turn signal makes

I put a piece of tape over mine as Dom posted above and it still can be heard but is not annoying any more. I used electrical tape.
by paulmikeska
Thu Mar 11, 2021 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post your favorite pictures of a T
Replies: 52
Views: 6068

Re: Post your favorite pictures of a T

On Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park
100_3140 RMNP R.jpg
by paulmikeska
Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Snowmobiles
Replies: 1
Views: 1029

Model T Snowmobiles

I found this on the web. I don't know if it has been posted before.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/fo ... d=msedgdhp
by paulmikeska
Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RIP Jay Klehfoth
Replies: 27
Views: 5053

Re: RIP Jay Klehfoth

Very sad news. I was fortunate to get to know Jay and Barbara and tour with them years ago when we were members of the Dallas T club. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as well.
by paulmikeska
Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What day is Today - Did we forget?
Replies: 16
Views: 3006

Re: What day is Today - Did we forget?

I wore my BB-39 hat to work today.
by paulmikeska
Mon Dec 07, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where can you find new Model T parts?
Replies: 16
Views: 2979

Re: Where can you find new Model T parts?

Before ordering anything from Macs spell it backwards.
by paulmikeska
Tue Oct 27, 2020 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Snow in October in Montana
Replies: 17
Views: 2837

Re: Snow in October in Montana

Here in Denver it was 0 when I gotup at 5am yesterday and it snowed for about 24 hours. Driving to work was fun as all the roads were covered with iceand snow and you could not see the lanes. Today we warmed up -10 at 5am. The main roads and highways are clear today but the side streets are a slick ...
by paulmikeska
Mon Oct 26, 2020 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: American Vintage Rims
Replies: 23
Views: 3984

Re: American Vintage Rims

McLaren sold the business to Mike Lebsack. Here is the link to his web site. https://www.vintagewirewheel.com/
by paulmikeska
Mon Oct 26, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T in a Disney cartoon
Replies: 8
Views: 2447

Re: Model T in a Disney cartoon

The 13 and 14 had flat rear fenders. The 15 had curved rear fenders.
by paulmikeska
Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front Spring Question
Replies: 6
Views: 1733

Re: Front Spring Question

by paulmikeska
Wed Oct 14, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Traffic Light Finders
Replies: 9
Views: 2097

Re: Traffic Light Finders

I have these traffic light finders on all of T's. They work great!

https://www.modeltford.com/item/A-TLF.aspx
by paulmikeska
Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help! My LF Headlamp Won’t Turn On
Replies: 30
Views: 3218

Re: Help! My LF Headlamp Won’t Turn On

Can you feel/see the bulb depressing the contactsin the thimble when you turn the bulb? As stated by Norman above I have had to build up the solder contacts to get a good electrical connection. With the power on and the thimble exposed attach a test wire to the neg side of the battery and touch the ...
by paulmikeska
Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help! My LF Headlamp Won’t Turn On
Replies: 30
Views: 3218

Re: Help! My LF Headlamp Won’t Turn On

Check that the thimble the bulb mounts in for a good ground. I usually solder a wire to the thimble and connect to a direct ground.
by paulmikeska
Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Warlord trans.
Replies: 3
Views: 1390

Re: Warlord trans.

Ron,

The new Warfords are made by Layne Machine Works in Kansas city MO. Their phone number is 816-231-3268. I am under the impression that there are a couple of ratios available. I could be wrong. Call them and ask.
by paulmikeska
Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6 Volt Flasher Failure
Replies: 15
Views: 2919

Re: 6 Volt Flasher Failure

A web search turned up a 6 volt negative ground electronic flasher with 25 amp rated contacts.


https://www.memotronics.com/6-volt-neg- ... y-elf33-6/
by paulmikeska
Sat Jun 06, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Member from Denver
Replies: 10
Views: 3723

Re: New Member from Denver

Harold,

The Denver area has a fairly active T Club and plenty of guys that are great assets. I am attaching the web site for the club. My e mail is paulmikeska AT yahoo.com. Hope you join and enjoy the fellowship of the T community.

https://milehighpedalpushers.com/mhpp-home/
by paulmikeska
Thu Apr 16, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Piston ring seating
Replies: 24
Views: 7606

Re: Piston ring seating

If the throttle was closed when you did the test you will get low readings. The throttle and choke need to be wide open while doing the test.
by paulmikeska
Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Virtual Model T Tour
Replies: 252
Views: 51787

Re: Virtual Model T Tour

Somewhere in the Rockys.jpg
Somewhere in the Rocky Mountains
by paulmikeska
Tue Mar 10, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Period Picture- All In The Family
Replies: 4
Views: 2642

Re: Period Picture- All In The Family

It looks like a Master Vibrater
by paulmikeska
Thu Mar 05, 2020 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chickasha 2 weeks to go
Replies: 19
Views: 7311

Re: Chickasha 2 weeks to go

My day job keeps me very busy this time of year. I am looking forward to the Chickasha mini vacation!
by paulmikeska
Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: To coat or not to coat?
Replies: 19
Views: 6959

Re: To coat or not to coat?

A new tank is about $170.00. About twice the cost of coating the tank that will fail some time down the line. If it was mine I would just buy a new tank. YMMV.
by paulmikeska
Sun Sep 15, 2019 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tripple gear bushings conversion to needle bearings
Replies: 20
Views: 7263

Re: tripple gear bushings conversion to needle bearings

A few years ago I drove up Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park in my 14 Touring with a few other crazy folkss. All of the cars had ruckstell rear ends except one. It was a 26 or 27 Touring and was loaded with 4 full sized adults. It also had Dan's needle bearings in the tripple gears. T...
by paulmikeska
Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 50 worst cars of all time?
Replies: 26
Views: 8902

Re: 50 worst cars of all time?

Time Magazine is only good for lining the bottom of a bird cage.
by paulmikeska
Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ‘Matching Numbers’ Add any Monetary Value to a Model T?
Replies: 20
Views: 7182

Re: ‘Matching Numbers’ Add any Monetary Value to a Model T?

Since Ford offered un-numbered blocks for engine replacement even a matching numbered motor may not be the original motor.
by paulmikeska
Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fred Houston
Replies: 32
Views: 10936

Re: Fred Houston

I an so sad to here this. I agree with Trent Boggess. "We are diminished." I was lucky enough to have known Fred for many years, gone on tours he attended and/or organized and visited with him in his shop many times. My condolences to his family.
by paulmikeska
Wed Jan 30, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?
Replies: 57
Views: 17420

Re: Have you ever made a stupid mistake?

Well...I rebuilt a rear end on a T that I was restoring with all new parts including ring and pinion gears. It was many years later when the car was finished. I took it for its first drive without realizing that I had never added oil to the rear end. Dumb and costly!
by paulmikeska
Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Key ?
Replies: 9
Views: 4622

Re: Model T Key ?

There should be a number stamped on the face of the tumbler. That number is the number of the key you need. Or you could try this. https://www.modeltford.com/item/5013-MSTR.aspx
by paulmikeska
Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT Weather
Replies: 11
Views: 5196

Re: OT Weather

It was 12 degrees here in Denver when I got up at 5am today.