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Mike S

The rod that I have is 29 inches long and it needs to be about 26 inches. Here is the photo

Mike S

Does anyone know where I can obtain a choke/mixture rod for my '27 coupe. It has a Holley NH with the bayonet type connection on the carb not the other rocker top type. The previous owner put a rod in it where nothing fits properly. I might not have the nomenclature correct as I am new to this and a...

Mike S

Thanks folks. I believe that the black oil is from two primary causes. First, I believe that the oil has been neglected. There was only about 1.5 quarts of oil in the vehicle when I drained it. I don't believe that there was too much wear due to this because my friend George Akin (MTFCA past preside...

Mike S

Thanks guys! I drained the oil which looked like black ink, not oil. I took the plate off the bottom and cleaned it up. There was a fair amount of "crud" and I cleaned it up. I ran the car for a while to warm the oil first and have let it drip out all night. So now on to the continuation of this adv...

Mike S

Hey guys, I drained the oil and took the "dipper cover" off the bottom. There was a good bit of crud in it, but now it is all clean. There was a gasket on the plate, but it appears that someone used silicone sealant as it was clear to yellow looking and pretty gummed up. I cleaned it off and washed ...

Mike S

I'd drain the oil with the engine hot. Don't flush with kerosene or any other solvent. You can remove the plate on the bottom of the crankcase to check for sediment and crud as advised above. Replace the dip pan and gasket, and refill the engine with 3 1/2 to 4 quarts of 10W30 detergent motor oil. ...

Mike S

The dipper cover holds 1/2 qt or so of oil. Since this is an unknown motor, go a step beyond an oil change. Remove the dipper cover & horse shoes to wipe out the sediment that collects there & the dirty oil that doesnt drain from the plug. Good time to check rod looseness & remove a shim or two if ...

Mike S

Okay, first off, I want to sincerely thank all of you for providing information for me to get my '27 Coupe up to snuff. I had to get a new timer, had the carburetor rebuilt, and got the coils fixed up. When I got this car, it had obviously been worked on by someone who just did what was required to ...

Mike S

varmint wrote: ↑
Thu Oct 09, 2025 7:00 am
If the square end is only 1-7/8" then someone cut the wrong end.

I ordered a replacement rod and the connector rod for the choke. Better to start over than trying to fix someone else's issues.

Thanks for all your help everyone.

Mike S

Sounds as though the P.O. did some "handywork" of his own - the knob coming out of the dash is/was aluminum and the square shank is quite long - I'll measure one today & post a photo. Obviously, the previous owner put this in without using the correct part. Two issues, the knob at the top is not re...

Mike S

If the combination mixture/choke rod was replaced, most likely with a repro, one drives out the tension pin holding the adjustment knob, shorten the rod as needed, reattach the knob, redrill the hole & reinsert the tension pin. Ford supplied a "special" hot air pipe with indentation for the swivel ...

Mike S

Thanks! I am not an experienced auto mechanic but I am trying to learn. My wife bought this car for me and I am doing my best to get it up to snuff. I appreciate all your help.

Mike S

PS - I'm trying to add a collar to put it above the intake but at that location it tends to hit the firewall not letting the rod pull enough distance to engage the choke properly.

Mike S

The choke/mixture rod evidently was replaced with one that really does not fit this car as it is too long and sticks out of the dash about 4 inches. I had the carburetor (bayonet type not t-top) rebuilt but I am having trouble with the choke/mixture operate the carburetor to operate properly. The lo...

Mike S

I'll bow out

Mike S

Is it available? I'd like to purchase it.

Mike S

Hey folks, Got the battery reversed and all is good. My voltage regulator was original and I got it changed. I'm not converting the car to 12 Volt. I think that this is good enough.

Thank you for your advice and help!

Mike S

speedytinc wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 04, 2025 5:09 pm
It's the can on top of the generator.

Great! Thanks, now I understand.

Mike S

Frank, thanks for posting the info about Jeff’s voltage regulators. Just for clarity the OP has recently acquired this T that had been unused for a while. I was merely suggesting that it was possible that a FP voltage regulator could be on the generator & precaution was needed so he wouldn’t ruin a...

Mike S

Thanks guys for all the help. Been out of pocket for a week or so. Just catching up. I appreciate the input and assistance. I have homework to do!

Mike

Mike S

If the battery is in the stock position (in the trunk), it would take a Group 1 battery but it most likely will be too low in the carrier - all the vendors carry a battery board to get it up to the correct height or close to it ! Keep it 6 volt & negative ground - musta been owned by a Model A guy ...

Mike S

The car is supposed to be 6 volt negative ground. I would not convert the system to 12 volt. You will need to re-polarize the generator before running the car with the new 6 volt battery and be sure to connect the battery correctly. If you want to run 12 volt accessories, 6 to 12 volt converters ar...

Mike S

Last (hopefully) ignorant questions. I bought this car from a guy who picked it up from a family who had an older gentleman who had it and he passed away. My 1927 Coupe has a positive ground, 6 volt battery (yes, I checked the ground). It will only charge to 35% and is very weak. First question is w...

Mike S

I have not yet changed the oil. So the question is when I drain the oil, is there a product that can clean up the oil in the transmission (without damage to the parts) where I can use a bore scope type of product to inspect the bottom of the unit? I don't know the history of this car and want to get...

Mike S

Dan Hatch wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 24, 2025 5:04 pm
What part of Tn? There are a bunch of good people with Ts in certain places in Tn. Look for a club near you.
Watch out for some of the repro parts.

I'm in Kodak, just north of Sevierville.

Mike S

Thanks guys! I have to confess that I didn't know very much about repairing automobiles, especially the antique variety, until my wife brought this car home for me. Now I have had a crash course in doing things to both repair and enhance the vehicle. The closest that I came to this was when I was in...

Mike S

It is normal for the brake pedal to go to within about 1" of the floor, but it should not touch the floor. Pedal effort is higher than what is normal for modern cars, but not extremely so. I'd guess that if your adjustment has no detent feel, it won't hold an adjustment. Pictures would be helpful. ...

Mike S

Thanks to your help, I just am about to complete, for now, the necessary issues to run the car. I replaced the timer, the wiring harness to the coils, the coils themselves (and my great friend, George Akin) put the old ones back into decent shape. I replaced the spark plugs and George cleaned the ol...

Mike S

Hello everyone! Update. I removed the screen from the sediment bulb and oh wow, was it ever clogged with rust. I did a lot of research and advice from OilyBill. After researching the methods of rust removal, I bought 10-gallons of Evapo-Rust and put it in the tank after draining the tank. There was ...

Mike S

I posted recently about finding a bracket to install a rear right side turn signal as compared to the only left one. I have a 1927 Coupe. A friend told me that I should investigate wireless (magnetic stick on) turn signals. He told me about a company in New York, Egypt, that made/makes them but I ca...

Mike S

Removing the gas tank on a 26/27 is REALLY not that hard. You might want to order replacement rub strips, and a new piece of cardboard for the front, to reduce noise and prevent any damage to the tank. The straps themselves are not that hard to remove. You will need to remove the drain valve, petco...

Mike S

Dan Hatch wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 18, 2025 12:12 am
Have not read all this, but again I see what looks like a basement/ garage.
Is there a gas water heater or gas furnace in there with the T?
They don’t mix, Be very careful. Dan

Neither is an issue here. Once I get it finished, I am going to garage it elsewhere. Thanks!

Mike S

Remarkable all the advice to buy a new screen... Modern day Repro bowl hasn't been taken apart yet and even so, folks know the screen is a: ruined, or b: missing, or c: cannot possibly be cleaned as it was designed to be cleaned. How easy it is to spend OPM! FWIW - during the course of owning your ...

Mike S

I sent my carb off to Jim Potter and he said that all three of the passages were pretty clogged up. It is on the way back here and I am just trying to prevent future issues. By the way, Jim was fabulous. He got it on Thursday and he will send it out tomorrow morning. I just don't know too much about...

Mike S

I'll follow the advice to see what I can accomplish. I am assuming that the bottom of the bowl has a gasket. If I remove it, would I need to order a new gasket?

Can I just unscrew the bottom drain plug to see what comes out?

Mike S

Three things : Gas your putting in your car from a can that’s got dirty gas in it. Your sediment bowl is getting stopped up or is passing contaminated gas and not filtering it good enough. Or the obvious is your gas tank needs to be removed and cleaned out and needs to be removed and cleaned or rep...

Mike S

Thanks everyone. My '27 is new to me as are these cars. I don't know what is involved in replacing the fuel tank, it is just behind the dash, and since I am new to this, I am almost afraid to take that project on. There are not any big flakes, just microscopic flakes, and a not a lot, but enough to ...

Mike S

I just got my carburetor rebuilt, and it is on the way back here. I have some extremely fine rust particles that I see after filtering some of the fuel through a coffee filter (very fine) while the carb is off the vehicle. I've spent a lot of money so far and want to make due with what I have for no...

Mike S

I do not believe the license plate portion was ever sold separately. Do you have a taillight housing like in the picture shown? It is different than what the suppliers sell. Best bet is to see if there is one on eBay where the taillight. I have the original one. The replacement from the suppliers a...

Mike S

Thanks! I appreciate the help

Mike S

I am planning to put turn signals on my 1927 Coupe. There is a bracket that attaches to the fender on the left side. I ordered and received a bracket for the right side to match. However, there is another bracket/license plate holder that the tail light attaches to. Does anyone know what this part i...

Mike S

Hey folks, I am new here but I think that I will install the disc brakes. First and foremost, I live in the Smoky Mountain area and almost all the roads have some form of incline or decline. Like I said, since I am new to all of this, from what I have been told that (since I have a Ruckstell axle) s...

Mike S

Hey guys! I truly appreciate your help! I am so VERY new to all this that I have to rely on your help to send me in the right direction! Furthermore, I thank you more than I can express!

Mike S

Evidenty I need this.

Mike S

Moxie26 wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:53 pm
Share the picture already. I can't stand the suspense

Mike S

Moxie26 wrote: ↑
Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:48 pm
Hey Speedytinc ..... Will all of us get to see those pictures besides Mike S. ????..

I "oogled" it and found the picture! mtfca model t 1926 carburator linkage and found this:

https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/5 ... 1448739372

Mike S

Thanks everyone! I just got the photo and hopefully can get this corrected!

Mike S

You will need to get a similar set screw choke wire anchor on the rod and position it so it does not interfere with the hot air pipe when you turn the mixture screw... After that's done, just simply measure for another connecting wire between the pull and the carburetor choke lever Sorry, I thought...

Mike S

Those pictures are what are in the car right now. I just want to correct it.

Mike S

Hey, thank you. Do I need to redo the fuel line? I am a complete newbie and don't know what to do! Thank you!

Mike S

Okay, I am a newbie, but does anyone have a photo of an installed Holley NH, later model with the universal joint type mixture adjustment on their car? Mine doesn't fit well and I have another (new) rod that is supposed to fit that carb. I just want to know if what I have is installed correctly. I a...

Mike S

Well, I just got my first section of literature from MTFCA. However, I am looking for a good video or list to lubricate the Model T. George Akin and I are hauling it to his home tomorrow to replace the Timer, seal, spark plugs and coils. Hopefully, the replacement wiring harness will get here tomorr...

Mike S

Yes, I ordered a new seal to make sure to reduce problems. This effort is to make the vehicle as dependent as I can, thus the replacement coils. I also ordered a replacement wiring harness that goes between the timer and the coils as the existing ones look pretty fragile and worn. Maybe wasted money...

Mike S

Thanks guys! I just think that synthetic is better and run mobil 1 in all my vehicles. Since I am learning about this new "T" I am relying on you to help me do the right thing. There is nothing like experience to help me iron out these issues versus making mistakes! Again, I appreciate it!

Mike S

While the crankcase capacity is 4 quarts, Ford recommended keeping the oil level halfway between the upper and lower cocks on the oil pan. This amounts to about 3 1/2 quarts. Overfilling the crankcase will aggravate leakage. Modern 10W30 oil works very well in Model Ts under most conditions. Ford d...

Mike S

I want to thank all of you for chiming in to help me, someone who has owned a T for less than a week! I truly appreciate it!

Mke

Mike S

RajoRacer wrote: ↑
Mon Jul 28, 2025 7:25 pm
Even though they might be "new" - they need to be checked & verified for proper operation prior to use - IMO ! I believe Ron Patterson just advertised some rebuilt for sale here on the Classified Ads.

I looked him up and sent him a message. Thanks!

Mike S

Question Mike: you stated you purchased "new coils" - as in brand new from a vendor or an original rebuilt set by one of our coil rebuilders ? Reason I inquire is that "new" coils have not gotten any good reviews ! I purchased some from Snyder. My plan is to put those in the car and send the others...

Mike S

Hey guys, thank you so much for sharing your VALUABLE information. I really appreciate your help! Nothing like the voice of experience!

Just got the notice, all the parts are on the way!!

Mike S

FYI, if this is where you’re going to park your car. Do yourself a favor and obtain a large tray and place it under engine. Not ment to be an insult rather a reality. Model “T” tend to loose oil. Your floor looks unblemished. I learned that! My wife asked me why it was dripping oil. I asked my budd...

Mike S

Your wife brought you a Model T home from a car show so you could have something to play with!?!?!? That’s the most spectacular thing I have ever heard! :lol: She deserves an award or something! Welcome to Model T land Bryant I retired and the company begged me to come back as a contractor as they ...

Mike S

I would suggest doing one step at a time.. replace your timer and be sure the initial timing setting is correct, start the car and see if there's any change in running. Second step, I would be sure to clean the original plugs and Gap them to 0.025", then start the car and see how it runs. If there ...

Mike S

Great advice! I'll check it out

Mike S

I am very fortunate in that I have one of the MTFCA board members that lives less than 30-miles from me. We, or more accurately, he spent the whole day Friday giving the car a good once over. It would fire up but had major issues so he isolated it to first, a completely shot New Day timer. It was al...

Mike S

No, I am sorry, it is a 1927.

Mike S

I just joined MTFCA and just bought my first car within the last week! I am working on the vehicle which is a 1929 coupe. I am replacing the timer, coils, and spark plugs to correct misfiring and engine issues. I have the help of a trusted MTFCA member! I just ordered the disc brakes since we live i...

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