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I have not driven my T speedster for about 10 months. Should I drain the tank and instal new gas before I start it again? We are locked down here in Sacramento and I'm going to work (play) with my Model T's to give keep me from going nuts.

That's more great news. There's tremendous relief rumbling through our Model T worlld!!!

GREAT NEWS!!! What about our friend and helper DAVE?

I hope this link works. It's for a 25ish TT project for $3500.00. https://www.ebay.com/i/193195103847?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=193195103847&targetid=858385054451&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9032424&poi=&campaignid=8081083123&mkgroupid=94643893651&rlsatarget=...

I had a "new" engine act the same way. Long story short: I had the front cam beariing too tight. Lucky I didn't rev the engine because the cam was not hurt. Reaming the front cam insert cured the problem

Carson, I got my Model T when I was 12 and I still have it. That was in 1945 and I lived in Wisconsin. I brought it to Sacramento and my boys (teenagers then) and I restored it. Have fun!!!!

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Here's a long shot: Get a white baloon and blow it up inside the globe just tight enough to be the shape of the globe and use some UV glue to put it back togeather. I get the Ultra 'Violet glue at my ACE Hardware store. If it works fine. If it dosen't at least U tried.

Be caeful about "jerry rigging" perches. A spring perch went away for Meeks and his prestine touring rolled and killed him. (The perch was aftermarket)

Here's the heater of my shop after it has completed it's work:

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FJ. Why?

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I'll take one also. It would be nice to get a ball-park on $$

I was his trail vehicle and pit crew on the Atlanta to San Diego Geat Race (a long time ago) and got to know him quite well. He was a great guy. Foley has "flown West" too.

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I always carried a crank in my Model A. Are they still around?

Isn't there a special wrench for that job?

Another EXCELLENT engine rebuilder, balancer and really great guy is ED Katzorke in Carson City Nevada, 775 883 3324. I'm runing 3 of his rebuilds, they'er smooth and quiet.

Do you plan on reusing those spokes???

To do your own spokes you need: an 8/4 Hickory plank, an accurate saw (table), a lathe and probably a radial arm saw and lots of time. I found it fun.

Maybe something like this: https://www.amazon.com/National-Hardware-N208-611-Folding-Support/dp/B000BQY82Y/ref=sr_1_50?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI59y9447-5AIVlMJkCh20iATjEAAYASAAEgLlp_D_BwE&hvadid=190511564299&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9032531&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=6993843597569928402&hvtargid=kwd-3014969...

I found a picture of my speedster with the box.

PS. I made the wheels too

The picure above is my Speedster box and is about 3/4 the size of my Runabout. Here's a few pics of my Runabout:

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Here's an alternate Idea for closing the tailgate on a wood pick up box. It works great. Push the latches out to open and "slam" it to close.

I called Lucas Tire and a real friendly reply on 30 X 3 1/2 tire pressure was 65 PSI. I've been running 50 or years so I'll have to bring mine up a little.

Hi Steve, What was the approimate TOTAL cost? Just wondering. I always assumed arounf 20 MPG. Your trip was very interesting to follow and sounded like fun. (Your posts are always interesting.)

Is it in a spot where a vise-grip could stop the leak? I drove my car for years with a vise-grip holding the pan tight to the block to stop an oil leak. I looked for the picture of it but had no luck finding it.

If your magnito is not working consider using a distributor. I found that coils don't do well at higher RPM on DC.

I have inserted mains and a drilled block for oil pressure to the mains. 30 weight is the only oil that will maintain oil pressure. With 10-30 the oil pressure drops way down after just a few miles. There was no __-__ oil in Henery's day. Use whatever floats your boat. When a kid (70+ years ago) I u...

I just went through the same thing and new spark plugs did the trick. (I now have a rebuilt carb, and a new timer but that didn't fix it). KISS start with the simple things first. Unless you are using X plugs, spark plugs are the cheapest and easiest thing to check. Coils have to be good too.

Will this help ID it? It's pretty hard to pull it out.

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I weigh pennies as they pass through my possession and I've accumulated a roll of the heavy ones. U think they are worth $1.00 each as shims?

She's a jewel!!! She'll go "above and beyond" to help.

Weak battery + hi amp starter= no juice for coils. Try cranking on BAT

Make sure the coils buzz... in the correct order... left lever up

Carb adj to 1 to 1/4. Gas in tank.

I found mine in Wisconsin on a rock pile in 1945. I still have it, restored close to origional

Chicago, Detroit and a few other decaying areas are all run by the same system as California. Tax on gas went up almost $.20 a gallon since our new Governer took over. My blood pressure wants to be a problem so I won't go on. I drove my Model T on better dirt roads in the 30's than I drive on in Sac...

Hi Frank, The pump pushes the oil through a filter but I still change oil often. I own an auto repair business and pump oil from 55 drums . I special order 30 weight in quarts for the T's.

Steel brake line. I've heard copper doesn't hold up. ???

FWIW, my Fordor has an "A" crank with inserted main bearings and a drilled block with an engine driven oil pump. I can't maintain oil pressure with 10-30 oil. I have to run 30 to keep the pressure up. I also have an electric oil pump to get the pressure up to 40psi before I start the engine. I run 3...

With the commutator out and wires removed, does it still buzz? I just fixed he same problem with my Anderson timer and it did boil down to #1 contact on the timer (grounding on the case). BTW, just past TDC on compresson stroke.

If anyone knows how to contact Wally S I'm sure he would know. If you have a lot of time you can do it yourself. I did.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Darel, I beat you to 87 by 4 months. I can read the fine print without glasses and I water skiied in 2017...then my son sold the boat.
We should start an 87 plus club.

A a little prettier

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Here's a simple one that I made from parts that I had laying around. I used a bunch of plywood.

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Here's a picture of mine mine and a picture that I found in a catalog. Maybe U can get an idea from them

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IMHO, a Model T on an 18% grade without brakes, or other transmission function, will overtake the T in front of him is less than 30 seconds. What is the 30 seconds supposed to be used for? In my opinion that beautiful stretch will be hazerdous for at least one of the T's on the tour and 1 is too many.

Walber....Right On!

This beautiful Touring hit neutral when shifting an aux transmission when climbing a fairly sreep grade. The car did not have aux. brakes and overturned as it went off the highway near the bottom of the hill at high speed. The occupants were hurt.

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Hi Keith, I used a 3M tape that looked a bit like shipping tape. Was long enouth ago that I don't know where I got it. Whatever is used has to be petrolum proof. I got a lot of my stuff from a local electric motor rewinder. Reworking a magnito ring is a slow process to the point that I gladly pay th...

Home made magnnito coil winder:

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How well do the bands work with synthetic? What kind of band material do you use? When I used synthetic in my Lincoln my milage went up 3MPG.

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Unless I use 30 weight I canot maintain oil pressure. I have an oil pump to send pressure to the mains of an A crank.

Not all Ts are the same. Here's my method: (Gas in the tank and turned on) 1/4 turn open on the needle valve (about1full turn open from closed) Spark lever up (Is it timed right?) Throttle down 3/4 to 1 inch Switch to Bat 2 "up pulls" while choking Mine will start within the next 4 pulls on the cran...

Did you adjust the valves?

What about timing?? Did U install the timing gear to the correct match?

Basic timing:
Spark lever up, #1 cylendar just past top dead center on the compression stroke (remove #1 plug and with a wire feel the piston go just past TDC ) The #1 coil should start to buzz. (Fireing order:1,2,4,3)

Osage Orange would make excellent Model T spokes....if you could find some 8/4 Osage O lumber. I made a few pens of the stuff and they are bautiful.

This one was taken in 2014 where it's been ever since.

I found this picture, taken in 2014:

Here is Ron Patterson's e address. In my opinion he is the ulrimate guru on coils and coil testors.
modeltcoils(at)windstream(dot)net.

I can get picturs nexxt week.

What is an "18z245 cool tester". I have 2 hand cranked coil testers and would be glad to send pictures.

Check to see if your generator charge is gettin to the battery ussing a volt/ohlm meter. Check the cable and the battery post. As mentioned, the problem could be corrosion between the battery post and the cable connectors.

Vonnie and I were thinking of going on this one again this year but we didn't pay attention. We thought it was next month. Oh well...next time. That's a great tour!!

Closer look...That flapper looks like it has a "wheel". That's a good idea

You will be surprised how much a new wire harness will improve the operation of the engine. As stated, with that cap U need a flapper, not a rotor. Make sure none of the wires or connectors are grounded because that would give you a backfire.

I almost never need it but when I flood my T, or whatever, I use carb or brake cleaner as starting fluid. It's not quite as explosive but works well. I used some today to set the bead on a garder tractor tire. A bit scary but it worked.

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Try wrapping the threads with several layers yellow teflon tape.

How close to me are you in California? I have parts that maybe I can help you with. (Little or maybe no $$) Without looking I know I have 3 sets of magnits, 7 mag rings (that either have no coils of would have to be rewound), a few blocks, a bunch of fly wheels etc.

I have hubs if you need one (free)

IMHO: If good spokes are tight on a good hub they SHOULD NOT be taken apart.

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SORRY. Wrong link!!! The fish in this one reminds me of JONAH.

We have seen this before....maybe several times. Here it is again.

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Thanks Adam. Question: Why do the magnets crack or break in the first place?? Their only resistance is oil and they are secured against the fly wheel..

Just a heads up: It's been a long time since I did transmission work, but I know the pins have to come out in the correct direction. I don't remember if you push the pins out from on top or the bottom. The pins have a slight taper. PS. As of today I have had 87 birthdays and am still going strong.

Try: modelt1912@msn.com

How do you get there??

I sold my modern 13 Speedster (to a good home) and started the 12 and 25. All's well that ends well.

[image][/image]I retrieved my 23 runabout from a rock pile in Hamburg, Wisconsin, in 1945. I guess that makes it 74 years ago. I wore it out when I was a kid so I brought it home to Sacramento and revived it. It runs great!

As you pull on that wrench think about what's holding the manifold in place while you exert all that pressure.

I gave one of the Jefferson #28 testors to the Museum. I hope they still have it

If it's in my stack it's yours. Hal

Hi Rod.
I have (had) a copy of the cover at one time. I'll try to find it and send it. Cheers

I still have the T that I had in 1945 so my Vonnie got both of us when we got married 61 years ago. She now is VP and Tour Honcho in our club. Here we are in Hawaii a year ago:

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