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by Kerry
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T era gas station no-knock gas
Replies: 8
Views: 702

Re: Model T era gas station no-knock gas

I don't believe that Thomas Midgley discovered adding Tetraethyl lead to gas but did research on it, Lead was added to plane fuel in Europe during WW1.
by Kerry
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Better get that fixed.
Replies: 25
Views: 1729

Re: Better get that fixed.

Photo No 3 of the hanging 16'ns is dated Feb 1 1916, wrong date? a heap of old stock T's? as the 2nd T on the right side looks to be a black radiator 17.
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by Kerry
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My 1916 coupelet
Replies: 10
Views: 953

Re: My 1916 coupelet

The trouble with 40-year-old pistons was and is, that oil holes weren't drilled to lube the wrist pin back then, common to seize. An easy fix now to pull them and drill.
by Kerry
Sat Feb 17, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Center main bearing cap question
Replies: 7
Views: 709

Re: Center main bearing cap question

With the 2 grub screws only to adjust one way, I'd say it's purpose is to close the mag gap.
by Kerry
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebabbited Rods source??
Replies: 4
Views: 509

Re: Rebabbited Rods source??

Dean Yoder is doing rods, can contact him through the Model T face book page.
by Kerry
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Crankshaft journal radius
Replies: 4
Views: 404

Re: Crankshaft journal radius

Usually what the grinder does, he is not going to change any angles of his stone for just one T crank if it differs from what he is using. ie, scat cranks have a larger radius and usually have to scrape the babbitt some to clear.
by Kerry
Mon Feb 12, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 5099-12v Model T WOSP stater
Replies: 4
Views: 344

Re: 5099-12v Model T WOSP stater

They have a Bendix that works on the other side of the T ring gear like a modern car, the one I fitted works great.
by Kerry
Wed Feb 07, 2024 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Oil Pan
Replies: 8
Views: 803

Re: Model T Oil Pan

Need more detail on that, pans can leak at several spots..
by Kerry
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Crawford Motor Co. GARAGE, FORD Agency, Location unknown
Replies: 3
Views: 407

Re: OLD PHOTO - Crawford Motor Co. GARAGE, FORD Agency, Location unknown

Garage is a French word, meaning shelter for vehicle.
by Kerry
Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:51 am
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1916 Model T Truck (Updated Photos)
Replies: 2
Views: 1674

Re: 1916 Model T Truck

Much later mix of parts, nothing 1916.
by Kerry
Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What happend next - assembling Model T abroad
Replies: 22
Views: 1214

Re: What happend next - assembling Model T abroad

Peter, that story of Canada starting to cast their own engine blocks in 1919 is a myth, I've got a block in the shed and also seen others with Made in Canada in around the first few months of 1918.
by Kerry
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tripple gears
Replies: 3
Views: 366

Re: Tripple gears

About 1917.
by Kerry
Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brass Radiator repair questions
Replies: 29
Views: 1147

Re: Brass Radiator repair questions

According to the Encyclopaedia, the Made in USA was added in April 16 1912.
by Kerry
Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brass Radiator repair questions
Replies: 29
Views: 1147

Re: Brass Radiator repair questions

Your radiator has been re-cored some time in it's life, the top tank is not easy to pull apart, they are seam rolled together, look around for a good top tank and get a radiator service to transplant.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction
Replies: 37
Views: 2265

Re: 1913 Model T on Hagerty Auction

Now that is nice, one could even believe that the milage of 3608 is original going by the wear on the pedals.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Roadster on Hagerty auction question
Replies: 10
Views: 862

Re: T Roadster on Hagerty auction question

For what we have come across in Australia, early 1918 for Made in Canada engines. I don't really know what's going on with this Roadster, the firewall ID number plate is a USA one as well. I see with a second look there's a casting date on the front axle of 12-5-19
by Kerry
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Roadster on Hagerty auction question
Replies: 10
Views: 862

Re: T Roadster on Hagerty auction question

Defiantly a US engine, wrong coil box, later diff and perches are later as well with oilers, so could be a Canadian with USA running gear or a USA roadster that has had the door fitted to it. It's lack of authenticity should greatly affect it's price.
by Kerry
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission clutch
Replies: 4
Views: 388

Re: Transmission clutch

The early one needs a thicker spacer plate to go in first to prevent the clutch plate from slipping between the brake drum and the hub.
by Kerry
Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aluminum Head Inquiry
Replies: 6
Views: 668

Re: Aluminum Head Inquiry

Parker was another maker of that style, and yes that design gives trouble, the 2 water ports between 2 & 3 are far too big and prone to warp and blow gaskets, the larger port needs to be welded shut by someone who knows what he is doing and re-decked and the aluminium re tempered.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Forensic evidence
Replies: 8
Views: 741

Re: Forensic evidence

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by Kerry
Thu Jan 18, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Forensic evidence
Replies: 8
Views: 741

Re: Forensic evidence

More than likely an early gasket that had both water port holes.
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by Kerry
Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS 1915 Roadster
Replies: 15
Views: 4499

Re: FS 1915 Roadster

Using fiscal years made it easier for a new model release, who want's to test drive in the middle of winter, a nice summer's day sells cars.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS 1915 Roadster
Replies: 15
Views: 4499

Re: FS 1915 Roadster

Correct, 874180 confirms a 1916 model engine number, late in August 15, Ford released model changes close to fiscal years, the 1916 model started on the 1st of August 1915 and finished on the 31st of July 1916 for the new black radiator model.
by Kerry
Wed Jan 17, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS 1915 Roadster
Replies: 15
Views: 4499

Re: FS 1915 Roadster

With that casting date on the block, it is really a 1916 model.
by Kerry
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this motor
Replies: 12
Views: 1066

Re: What is this motor

1928 chev.
by Kerry
Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RHD handbrake quadrant
Replies: 8
Views: 350

Re: RHD handbrake quadrant

That seems strange that you have no room, the rivets are a very soft mild steel and should be able to smack the heads off with a good chisel.
by Kerry
Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Loose Crankshaft Front Pulley
Replies: 22
Views: 1106

Re: A Loose Crankshaft Front Pulley

Cans, clue and poo are all temporary fix's, get the aluminum one that you have turned out so the crank yoke fits, I do that on everyone I've had to fit.
by Kerry
Sat Jan 13, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: front wheel bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 361

Re: front wheel bearings

The early hubs are very thin at the outer bearing, removing the old cup and fitting the timkin cup needs to be done very carefully as it can stretch the hub and the brass cap will no longer screw on.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wheel bearing race question
Replies: 15
Views: 717

Re: Wheel bearing race question

I see by your profile you own a 1910, if this is the T you are going to fit the timkens in? if so then you need to be very careful, those early hubs are very thin and fitting the cup for the outer bearing can stretch the hub very easily and then you cannot screw the brass hub cover back on.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Your local Ford dealer !
Replies: 11
Views: 1047

Re: Your local Ford dealer !

Seems to be an interesting colour combination on the early Taree Ford dealership T's, also the 2 with the tops up look to be the optional Khaki ones.
by Kerry
Sat Jan 06, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much backlash through differential is ok?
Replies: 8
Views: 450

Re: How much backlash through differential is ok?

You will get old and turn your hair white worrying if you think that a T diff would be any better than what lash you are showing.
by Kerry
Mon Dec 25, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help
Replies: 17
Views: 1149

Re: Need help

If you have a spare ring spanner then cut a piece out the width of the pipe.
by Kerry
Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Maximum diameter of the main bearing cavities
Replies: 12
Views: 621

Re: Maximum diameter of the main bearing cavities

Dav
I use a high temp paste made in Newzealand by CRC, it seals hard as soon as I heat the block saddles, caps or rods with a 1" propane torch before poring babbitt.
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by Kerry
Mon Dec 18, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Maximum diameter of the main bearing cavities
Replies: 12
Views: 621

Re: Maximum diameter of the main bearing cavities

Just the smallest of a hole will run hot babbitt like a river, the best plug I've found is house hold aluminium foil in the oil holes and exhaust sealer around the out side of the molds.
by Kerry
Sun Dec 17, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Carbon cleaning and valve spring compressor question
Replies: 7
Views: 379

Re: Carbon cleaning and valve spring compressor question

A re-build back in the 60's could be possible of genuine Ford parts, using a little oil was normal as Ford never fitted oil rings, some after market suppliers did make an oil ring for the under wrist pin ring groove on cast pistons but they can wear faster as the bottom of the piston cops the full t...
by Kerry
Sun Dec 17, 2023 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Connecting Rods Debate
Replies: 27
Views: 1967

Re: Connecting Rods Debate

Interesting that John endorses the zerk conversion dippers, I've done a lot of engine rebuilds over a long time and would have to say, although I've only come across the zerk ones a couple of times, they could be found in the pan when stripping the engine.
by Kerry
Thu Dec 14, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Connecting Rods Debate
Replies: 27
Views: 1967

Re: Connecting Rods Debate

If I would dig around in my old books of some 50 years ago when I did the study of The science of Engineering, I could get the facts correct but I'll just rely on memory for this. In Hydrodynamic lubrication the unbroken film or layer of oil which of course is the load taken by the oil film, can rea...
by Kerry
Wed Dec 13, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Read main bearing cap thrust Babbitt thickness
Replies: 7
Views: 359

Re: Read main bearing cap thrust Babbitt thickness

When Ford started with the T and Dodge was suppling, the cap had as much as 1/4" of babbitt on both ends. All the caps had babbitt flanges on them to run flush with the block bearing saddles. In Canadian assembled engines this was done right up into the end of the 16 model, when re-building they sho...
by Kerry
Wed Dec 13, 2023 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Connecting Rods Debate
Replies: 27
Views: 1967

Re: Connecting Rods Debate

Ford tried twice with a X'd dipper rod and both times failed to prove to be successful. The first of the T's and the last of the T's with the X rods.
by Kerry
Tue Dec 12, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: transmission questions
Replies: 11
Views: 615

Re: transmission questions

It's the diff. top gear is direct drive, no gear train.
by Kerry
Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spring shackle change
Replies: 9
Views: 625

Re: Spring shackle change

None of my 1920's T's have flip top oilers in the springs, just oil the hole, if you check parts books there are 4 flip top oilers listed for the shackles and are required for the perches.
by Kerry
Fri Dec 08, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timing valves for 280 camshaft
Replies: 7
Views: 584

Re: Timing valves for 280 camshaft

Funny answer? more like a funny question, who needs to verify the cam timing when they all correspond to the timing marks on the gears, I suppose you can check it with a degree wheel but what for? the cams are not made to a guess that they need checking let alone you can only move the timing by gear...
by Kerry
Fri Dec 08, 2023 2:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timing valves for 280 camshaft
Replies: 7
Views: 584

Re: Timing valves for 280 camshaft

Same as any timing of a cam, by the marks on the gears.
by Kerry
Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spring shackle change
Replies: 9
Views: 625

Re: Spring shackle change

Just to confuse some more, Frank's list of time frame changes, shows that in 7-24-1914 that the spindle bolt re-designed to incorporate a built-in oiler. This spindle was in my 16, the spring and ball is built in the spindle as a one-piece unit.
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by Kerry
Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spring shackle change
Replies: 9
Views: 625

Re: Spring shackle change

Doesn't seem to be as simple as a date line for a change, USA parts books have a few changes, especially for the spindles, the screw in 2715 changed in 1914 to 2715B and called oiler cap. Shackles 2715 until 14 then 2715B (oiler cap) for 15/16, and still show the 2715 for shackles well into late tee...
by Kerry
Wed Dec 06, 2023 1:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Driving plate tailshaft failed rivets
Replies: 23
Views: 1200

Re: Driving plate tailshaft failed rivets

Seen that several times in re-builds that come in and usually it's due to bad driving habits of not backing the throttle off when changing from low to high.
by Kerry
Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where did Model T's came from???
Replies: 5
Views: 962

Re: Where did Model T's came from???

Wow!! look at all those floor boards. :lol:
by Kerry
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another piston ring question.
Replies: 1
Views: 242

Re: Another piston ring question.

Allan, according to the Repco digest of Automotive engine re-conditioning, none, providing the .005" is above the minimum of the .003" per inch of bore and not over the max of .005" per inch of bore.
by Kerry
Fri Nov 24, 2023 6:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 headlight wire
Replies: 4
Views: 356

Re: 1915 headlight wire

I'm sure that back when Trent was researching back then was the interest of US T's and sort of relied on what some told him on Canadian ones. The fork mounted bucket wasn't as scares as he wrote, they even turn up on 16T's period photo's as well and ran in the parts books for several years as fittin...
by Kerry
Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 headlight wire
Replies: 4
Views: 356

Re: 1915 headlight wire

15/16 was a single black wire from the switch to the light, Langs have it listed.
by Kerry
Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A question of paint
Replies: 13
Views: 655

Re: A question of paint

You posted 2 things that it would not matter what color you paint it, A, a speedster and B, custom body, so whatever appeals to your taste.
by Kerry
Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re: Scat crankshafts
Replies: 22
Views: 2330

Re: Scat crankshafts

But none in stock :(
by Kerry
Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: negative ground?
Replies: 30
Views: 1497

Re: negative ground?

Change nothing, Model T's are Neg ground, Model A's are Pos ground.
by Kerry
Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What year is this brass T?
Replies: 7
Views: 494

Re: What year is this brass T?

Could be just a reflection on the head light bucket but it looks like fork mount, that would make it very early Canadian 1915 model. but it has a later rear spring.
by Kerry
Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear axles bearing grease looks like oil
Replies: 39
Views: 1743

Re: Rear axles bearing grease looks like oil

The second felt seal go's in the brake drum and runs on the tin cup that is holding the first felt seal.
by Kerry
Tue Nov 14, 2023 2:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Jack Rabbit Clutch
Replies: 6
Views: 667

Re: Jack Rabbit Clutch

Spring is 2"
by Kerry
Sat Nov 11, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do I remove the rear lifter with the oil line in the way?
Replies: 12
Views: 755

Re: What is the actual stock valve stem diameter?

if the valves are .030" over, you will still need both reams, .015" as well. the 30 is too big to cut a standard guide in one go.
by Kerry
Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do I remove the rear lifter with the oil line in the way?
Replies: 12
Views: 755

Re: What is the actual stock valve stem diameter?

It is a bit of a fallacy in thinking one can ream the valve guides free hand and still be square to the seat, get yourself a good 3 way seat cutter as well.
by Kerry
Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How do I remove the rear lifter with the oil line in the way?
Replies: 12
Views: 755

Re: What is the actual stock valve stem diameter?

Original Ford specs are, stem .3105" to 312" and guide holes .3125"
by Kerry
Thu Nov 09, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Intake valves have 2 springs
Replies: 1
Views: 277

Re: Intake valves have 2 springs

Fitted to inlet valves to try and stop oil on worn guides, ream guides and fit over size valves.
by Kerry
Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radiator- What am I looking at?
Replies: 6
Views: 552

Re: Radiator- What am I looking at?

All radiators should have the plate, Ford called it a splash plate and yes yours is twisted/bent out of shape and can be fixed by a Rad shop.
by Kerry
Thu Nov 02, 2023 6:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect
Replies: 34
Views: 1403

Re: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect

Yes, looks to be cut and wrapped around and welded.
by Kerry
Thu Nov 02, 2023 5:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect
Replies: 34
Views: 1403

Re: 1914 can you help identify what corrrect

In the 1913 model year, the frame changed to a longer rear cross member for the body mounts, yours is earlier than a 14 frame and should have forged body brackets that are missing from yours. Being in NZ is it a USA import or Canadian T?
by Kerry
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ran when parked. Needs some tune up.
Replies: 10
Views: 722

Re: Ran when parked. Needs some tune up.

Several body builders in Australia until Ford took control in 1925, some would build Deluxe bodies with their own style of fenders.
by Kerry
Sat Oct 28, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ran when parked. Needs some tune up.
Replies: 10
Views: 722

Re: Ran when parked. Needs some tune up.

Australian bodied T.
by Kerry
Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Brass Tail Lamp
Replies: 8
Views: 587

Re: 1915 Brass Tail Lamp

Yes, got the light correct for 15 but now you need to find and fit the right diff and spring for a 1915. :o
by Kerry
Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pan ear hardware?
Replies: 6
Views: 480

Re: Pan ear hardware?

I thought the same way several years ago, what use was the blocks and side bolts until happily cruising along one day with a mate with me and all of a sudden a big bang, looking at each other with the question what the hell was that? not far from home we got back then to find the engine had snaped o...
by Kerry
Sun Oct 22, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 vs 1915 T
Replies: 10
Views: 670

Re: 1914 vs 1915 T

And yet although the 15 was produced over a shorter time, going by the stats in the encyclopedia, some 78,000 more touring's were produced in 1915 than 14.
by Kerry
Fri Oct 20, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Perch without mark
Replies: 20
Views: 818

Re: Perch without mark

Oops! John, the perches are set for the caster of the axle.
by Kerry
Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: High compression head
Replies: 6
Views: 630

Re: High compression head

Look inside the water outlet if it has a letter in it, Parker was one made in that style one time, I believe he stopped making them with some issues about the royalties on the Ford script.
by Kerry
Wed Oct 18, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Center Brake Lever?
Replies: 7
Views: 572

Re: Center Brake Lever?

I know it would not be of any help on the USA bodies with no drivers door but it would be a great improvement for the Canadian T's that do.
by Kerry
Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any idea how this affects a racer/speedster?
Replies: 11
Views: 968

Re: Any idea how this affects a racer/speedster?

Looks like a good way to break a spring leaf, shackle or the perch, no movement in the suspension by locking up the spring shackles.
by Kerry
Thu Oct 12, 2023 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911 brass radiator drain plug size
Replies: 9
Views: 396

Re: 1911 brass radiator drain plug size

We all know Henry liked to save dollars and cents whenever he could, seems it took a while on the Pet cocks, the radiator one was part No 3940 with the parts book changing to order and use the fuel tank one 2908 then finally using the oil pan 3079 Pet cock for tank and radiator as well.
by Kerry
Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Free Start - Interesting what I discovered
Replies: 47
Views: 1844

Re: Free Start - Interesting what I discovered

If you aren't a swinging on the crank handle or pushing the stater button and it fires up on turning the key, then in my book it's a free start. Priming or not.
by Kerry
Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 8 volt battery
Replies: 41
Views: 1457

Re: 8 volt battery

I've been using 8v's for more than 15 years, my brother and his son own a battery shop as well, I have never been told that they are golf cart, car or a tractor battery but the 801 is one of the battery bank for a fork lift.
by Kerry
Sun Oct 08, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another barn find.
Replies: 17
Views: 1931

Re: Another barn find.

One can go grey trying to figure out the time lines on parts between the 2, example, the likes of the sloping windshield and one man top started in 1920 for the Canadian T.
by Kerry
Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wrist Pin Lubrication in Jahns Pistons
Replies: 5
Views: 407

Re: Wrist Pin Lubrication in Jahns Pistons

Scary stuff, drill the holes, do away with the wire and turn either the rods or the pistons as one or the other is in backwards, ie, the wrist pin lock bolt faces the camshaft and the split skirt faces away from the cam.
by Kerry
Sun Oct 08, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another barn find.
Replies: 17
Views: 1931

Re: Another barn find.

John, our parts books list the steel firewall/dash for 1923.
by Kerry
Sat Oct 07, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ideas?
Replies: 11
Views: 620

Re: Ideas?

A big problem of re-builds dating back into the pre 90's was the pistons did not have oil holes for the wrist pins and slowly locking up when hot.
by Kerry
Sat Oct 07, 2023 4:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 8 volt battery
Replies: 41
Views: 1457

Re: 8 volt battery

The 801 8 volt battery is the same size as the 6 volt that fits the T battery box.
by Kerry
Tue Oct 03, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Model T ad that started it all
Replies: 13
Views: 720

Re: The Model T ad that started it all

It seemed that most artists drawings of the new T that it was going to be still RHD like the pre models.
by Kerry
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: classifieds
Replies: 7
Views: 444

Re: classifieds

Working as it should in Australia.
by Kerry
Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto
Replies: 13
Views: 524

Re: Magneto

First, remove the post and see if it has a magneto, should see a lead pad for the prong of the post to sit on.
by Kerry
Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Absent Minded Professor 1961 Disney movie
Replies: 7
Views: 496

Re: The Absent Minded Professor 1961 Disney movie

1915 with a few later parts, the wheels and headlight glass are a couple of them.
by Kerry
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear axel seal replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 528

Re: Rear axel seal replacement

If you do not have any pressure wear on the bearing sleeve, then don't worry about it. Fitting an inner seal can put the sleeve out of the housing some that you will need cut some off to stop the outer seal from rubbing on the drum.
by Kerry
Sun Sep 24, 2023 3:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Canadian Production
Replies: 7
Views: 627

Re: Canadian Production

Canada starting to cast their own blocks in late 1919 was and is a bit of a myth, blocks do turn up for early 1918 with "Made in Canada" on them. I have seen one a few weeks older than this one.
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by Kerry
Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brake band alignment
Replies: 20
Views: 1259

Re: Brake band alignment

OK, now it can be seen what has been done, the drum is an 1925 narrow band and fitted shoes, a rare drum, if it was a wide drum turned down, the number on it would be T-709-B The T-709 is the narrow drum number, The drive plate is a wide drum one that has had the bolt holes over sized to try and mar...
by Kerry
Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHY DO T CRANKS BREAK BEHIND #1 ROD?
Replies: 25
Views: 1220

Re: WHY DO T CRANKS BREAK BEHIND #1 ROD?

Lots of reasons listed but the one from the very beginning of production, Ford put out a film clip back in the day of how he made the cranks, near white hot lump of steel and bang a huge press like weight on it in a mold to shape a crank, consensus was many years ago that the crank had faults in it ...
by Kerry
Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has Anyone Experienced This?
Replies: 27
Views: 1501

Re: Has Anyone Experienced This?

Oil filled to the plug? or the mistake of 1-1/2" down like what is recommended for early diffs?
by Kerry
Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 hubs in Florida
Replies: 1
Views: 189

Re: 1915 hubs in Florida

They may help someone out but not 1915, much later ones.
by Kerry
Thu Sep 07, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting Video on the Floorboard Myth
Replies: 14
Views: 1046

Re: Interesting Video on the Floorboard Myth

Pat, I believe that didn't happen until the 1920's.
by Kerry
Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting Video on the Floorboard Myth
Replies: 14
Views: 1046

Re: Interesting Video on the Floorboard Myth

The Kellner body works in France must have been eager to please somebody to build a field service vehicle with a top end imported timber like Mahogany.
by Kerry
Tue Sep 05, 2023 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915-16 Headlight question
Replies: 9
Views: 497

Re: 1915-16 Headlight question

I can list another variant in a light, my Canadian 1916 has the top screw as normal for adjustment but the rim is not the twist fit with no provision to do so, the bucket has a locating pin for the rim at the bottom and an anchor screw at the top.
by Kerry
Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting Video on the Floorboard Myth
Replies: 14
Views: 1046

Re: Interesting Video on the Floorboard Myth

The question or accusation has always been directed at the floor boards and answered as such but Ford could not deny if the question covered a broader range of use for packing crates for the T, Ford Times Canadian issue for the 1st war mentions a use for the crates, whether by design or not Ford him...
by Kerry
Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question about Canadian 13 cars?
Replies: 8
Views: 486

Re: Question about Canadian 13 cars?

Dan, your post is not worded right, 1913 Canada started their own serial numbers on engines, still grinding the made in USA until they started casting engines for them self's in 1918.
by Kerry
Tue Aug 22, 2023 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Threaded studs
Replies: 2
Views: 268

Re: Threaded studs

Early and late manifold studs.
by Kerry
Fri Aug 18, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: *TT 1-ton Engine issues*
Replies: 44
Views: 1972

Re: *TT 1-ton Engine issues*

Keep going with the dismantling, besides getting the block pressure tested, the pistons need oil holes drilled for the wrist pins and do away with the wire on the pinch bolts, it will end up in the magneto, use as original, cotters, or go modern, spring washers. Also consider new band linings as tho...
by Kerry
Fri Aug 18, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: *TT 1-ton Engine issues*
Replies: 44
Views: 1972

Re: *TT 1-ton Engine issues*

Check inside the top of the valve chamber, inline above that coolant lying in there, the late T blocks are well known to rust through into the water jacket.