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Tim Rogers

Is the car still in Binghamton? Would like to check it out!

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Ebay item number 225489861518, no affiliation to listing...

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Not sure who Tennessee Mort is/was, but he nailed it in this recording...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua6czAxOEs4

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..."and 1 of those foreigners"...

Please explain this statement.

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I had to do the same exact procedure on my first generator rebuild- worked liked a charm. It's these 4 screws circled in red...

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Stephen- Mr. McEachern just answered your question.

Dan- nice job on that rear main adapter!

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We lived in Florida for 3 years (Tampa area) in the early 90s but never got acclimated to the horrific weather and abundant crime, so we moved back up north.

If air conditioning did not exist no one would be living in Florida.

Tim Rogers

Please tell me, for the good of the hobby, that Brass Works was contacted before this post was created.

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Gerald- be sure to get to the bottom of this issue because OE Ford drums were not designed to be used with something unforgiving like kevlar. You could end up with damaged or destroyed drums....

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Did you install the linings as Norman mentioned above?

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Harvey- it would help if you could post a picture of your situation. Something is probably bent or sagging due to age and abuse...

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"So out of 15 Million how many do you think are still around and out of that how many are drivable?"

No one will ever know...

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The ritual and habitual murder of Native Americans by white Europeans in North America is the biggest untold story in the history of the USA. Men, women and children were slaughtered for the sake of coast-to-coast expansion.

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Interesting tread pattern...

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Plenty of facts and great info on this thread, but I'm convinced that 12 volt superiority myth will never die...

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Original poster- "I'm not asking if water pumps are worth it as that has been rehashed many times."

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Steve- have you figured out why your car has been back firing?

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Wasn't aware that Ruckstell made an auxiliary transmission, just the 2-speed axle- learn something new every day.

Anyone have a picture of one?

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Those LEDs look pretty good! I guess some folks struggle with the incandescent bulbs, but here's my 6 volt OEMs- nice, brilliant white lights!...

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"Operationally, we no longer have the capacity to present an event of this magnitude"- I believe this is an outright lie.

Reenactments are being canceled all over the county. The country's best days are definitely behind it.

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It's not open for interpretation when it comes to defining "original" cars. Restored cars are not "original"...

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Surprised that the HCCA would allow this car to be posted in the classifieds as "original" (correct me if I'm wrong) when it's quite obvious that it has been restored. Perhaps the seller is hoping someone won't know the difference?

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Steve- yes, it is salvageable.

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"Then why are them ugly disk brakes so revered by so many?"

I'd be willing to bet that nearly 100% of Model Ts on the road today do not have disc brakes...

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Scores a number 3 on the list of Model T myths...

1. they were all black
2. 6 volt systems are inferior
3. brakes are useless
4. it was the first mass produced car
5. Ford invented the assembly line

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Kevin- I do hope you understand that your oil change did not solve your problem. As Scott mentioned previously, your clutch lugs probably look like this...

Tim Rogers

"This auction ends in about 13 hours and is over $200, plus shipping."

Wow! Tonight I'm probably going to list on eBay the 3 gaskets that I have!

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Number of swap spaces? Approximately 9,000 spaces. No other "swap meet" comes close.

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John- take the time off and go!!! If you frequently visit this forum you will have read many post extolling the greatness of various swap meets across the country- HERSHEY IS 100,000 TIMES BETTER THAN ANY OTHER SWAP MEET OUT THERE! You won't be disappointed

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The generator on a stock Model T, as originally designed, does not affect nor is it involved in the engine starting process. The generator's output is irrelevant to operating the starter motor.

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Don't wait until the weekend to go! Tuesday or Wednesday would be best and get there early so you can park close by. If you're buying be sure to bring some kind of cart to put purchases in. Be advised that you will not be able to thoroughly pick through everything in one day. Wear comfortable shoes!...

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Great technical thread but "to each their own". The 12 volt superiority myth only serves to damage the hobby.

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Original Model T valves are at a 45 degree angle which means the seats get cut at 44 or 44.5 degrees. Hope this helps!

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"but some people would rather wallow in their assumptions than look for reality"

Powerful and true statement right there Mr. Jelf...

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Although I enjoy the forum one should always keep in mind that this is a private cub and it's ruled by the elite. The "rules" don't apply to everyone...

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Andrew- I do the same exact process. Work smarter, not harder!

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"By doing so may make the care more reliable" The continued promotion of this myth only serves to hurt the hobby and deter new Model T ownership. I am always perplexed by the curious folks who are amazed that I drove a 100 year old car to the gas station or ice cream shop. They've been groomed by b...

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Make sure you install them the correct way...

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Why all the extra stuff and parts? You're just asking for trouble. As stated above, bench test the starter and put it back to it's original configuration...

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Richard- the timer below works flawlessly and will never give you trouble...

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This is the only centering tool that works...

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Scott- I guess the truth is whatever you say it is, but here are two facts (oh no!) that cannot be disputed:

1. I enjoy your contributions to the forum and the hobby
2. Your ability and willingness to consistently moderate my posts is unparalleled

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"There are readers on this forum who refuse to listen to the truth"

Truer words were never spoken...

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Are you running a vaporizer?

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If you have a straight exhaust manifold the gaskets below are superior to anything else...

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I'd be interested- could do a covered bridge tour in Delaware County, there are 5 bridges and the Catskills mountains are beautiful!- https://www.americancatskills.com/blog/ ... are-county

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Driving without fenders! Such sacrilege...

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Jonah- decide for yourself. Research the substances below and let us know what value they would add to your engine...

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I have the original square brush- can I assume that Tony got these from McMaster as well?

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Tim- my lowered front end set up requires splitting the wishbone.

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Looking for photos or information on Model T split wishbone setups from the 1920s or 1930s. I am particularly interested in how the wishbone rod mounted to the frame. I don't really want to use a modern ball joint style mount as it won't look correct.

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Ralphed nailed it. As long as it is apart- restore the magneto. Doesn't mean you have to use it but make it functional and it will add value to your car. Besides, Ts run the best on mag!

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I discovered last week that Larrabee-Deyo trucks were manufactured 2 miles from my home. The factory building is still in use with the old company name still visible along the railroad tracks...

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You can service the back of the horn while you're at it...

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Lisa, I find it most interesting that no one on this thread has pointed out the fact that your car's brake set up does not stop or slow down your vehicle- this function belongs to your tires! Keep this fact in mind as you consider any modifications.

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Scott Conger- yes! So tired of the word "Purist" used in a negative tone on this forum.

If one desires a vehicle with modern braking capabilities don't buy a Model T...

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Lisa- if your current brake set up is locking up the rear wheels, a set of aftermarket brakes isn't going to help you. What is it that you want to accomplish?

I would advise learning how to slow down and stop a Model T in the way it was designed and drive it accordingly.

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Probably the remnants of one of a billion accessories available. Could just patch it with some rivets.

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For those who have attended Luray in the past- what is the best day for a buyer to attend? Is it like Chickasaw where it starts before the advertised dates/times? Thanks.

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Bruce- do yourself a favor and put the shields on, you'll be glad you did.

I always get a kick out of the guys who determine what parts are or are not not needed based on the level of difficulty installing them...

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The original Ford designed starter switch works flawlessly and the fact that millions were produced proves it. No need to be scared to use it.

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Welcome and enjoy!

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If the engine is coming out a distributor is not a good fix for a non-working (assumed) magneto . Fix it right while it's apart.

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Keith, be advised that the swap meet starts on Thursday BEFORE it opens on Friday.

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The cotton backing is there to take over after the kevlar wears out...

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Tom- are you going to be scaling back on other production as well?

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Terry, keep in mind that it makes absolutely no difference how much oil is splashed by slingers because it doesn't change the capacity of the the oil funnel or a mag post oil line which is all controlled by gravity.

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Jim,

The setup below is far superior to any period rim tool and won't tweak your wheel...

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Wonder if this will have an impact on Brassworks pricing?

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I have many mammaries of using a wrench like that...

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"Called Bergs on Monday and was told the same thing closing with no prospective buyers. They told me the biggest problem was getting supplies to make the radiators and finally gave up because of so many headaches. Covid did its number once again."

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From the vintage Ford forum today...

"Talked to Gery Bergbower yesterday he's not taking anymore orders for new radiators. He's finishing the order's he has and the business is up for sale."

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Hank- you're awful brave to post some many pictures of such shoddy work!

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It's interesting that the cars depicted have Model T characteristics but early Model A radiator shells.

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Well Caleb, your question has been answered clear as mud in this thread:

5W30
10W30
SAE30
15W40
SAE20
10W40
20W40
0W20

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10W30...

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Henry Ford's 1900 delivery truck...

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This is his vehicle...

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Your car is NOT safe to drive...

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That header pipe is a work of art! Going to need one for my project...

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Sorry, but this is not period. It's too well done.

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So, it appears some folks are using 8 volt batteries to compensate for worn out parts and bad wiring. Hopefully the folks who are new to the hobby don't buy into this.

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Why, exactly, would one use an 8 volt battery in a 6 volt system?

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John, you said "between the block and pan toward the left rear". Does your car have a starter? I had worn out bearing on a starter that leaked oil all over the place. I also fixed a friend's 26 sedan with a missing lower starter mounting screw that leaked tremendous amounts of oil!

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Take a close look- it's sprung at the hub and not at the spokes!

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Erik, Well said and accurate- "The problem with Kevlar if there is any is that it is so durable that it will survive driver ineptitude so long that the drums get roasted and break. Original style linings fail long before that." T transmission drums were not designed to have a material like kevlar ap...

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Jerry,

I agree with you- kevlar can cause wear or damage and there are plenty of posts to document its negative affects. It would be pretty impressive If the condition of the OP's drum is due to prolonged wear- one tough drum!

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To infer that kevalar cannot cause wear or damage a drum is highly inaccurate information...

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Probably due to a kevlar band.

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My old 6 volt starter has given me approximately 6,000 miles of reliable service and works flawlessly regardless of temperature. I must be lucky.

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Ebay does not own Paypal...

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