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by ewdysar
Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hand crank bushing installation issue
Replies: 11
Views: 338

Re: Hand crank bushing installation issue

Original Smith wrote:
Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:20 pm
What is a claw?
Never drive out the old bushing unless the front of the pan is held in it's proper location. and use plenty of WD-40.
I believe that the "claw" was a reference to the crank ratchet at the engine end of the starting crank.

Keep crankin',
Eric
by ewdysar
Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1912 Tool list
Replies: 10
Views: 354

Re: 1912 Tool list

Did anyone notice the date on the 1912 sheet? Hi D, what caught your eye about the date? If you're calling out April 15th (Tax Day), because it's the modern due date for filing US Federal Income tax, the 16th amendment was not ratified until 1913. The 16th amendment allowed Congress to enact a nati...
by ewdysar
Mon Jul 14, 2025 2:14 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Knee replacement surgery
Replies: 19
Views: 514

Re: Knee replacement surgery

Hi Jim, Pay attention to your PT regimen. My sister had her left knee done 20 years ago at age 47. She figured that she could do better by pushing harder and doing “extra” PT. She ended up damaging the repair work, resulting in more damage to her knee than where she started. Since the first fix didn...
by ewdysar
Sun Jul 13, 2025 3:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WASP starters
Replies: 5
Views: 601

Re: WASP starters

Terry,

Email sent.

Eric
by ewdysar
Wed Jul 09, 2025 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch
Replies: 25
Views: 614

Re: Rims out of true by 1/8 of an inch

Hey Steve. After seeing the terms like "wobble" and "true-ness" mentioned, can you clarify what kind of runout you are seeing/measuring? Axial runout (measured parallel to the axle) will show up as the rim or tread moving side to side relative to the hub while spinning the wheel. I believe that axia...
by ewdysar
Mon Jul 07, 2025 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to Add an Avatar Photo
Replies: 114
Views: 222873

Re: How to Add an Avatar Photo

Weston wrote:
Mon Jul 07, 2025 7:53 pm
From selecting the right materials to the final installation, Genix Flooring handled everything smoothly. Their attention to detail and quality of work really impressed me. Highly recommend!
Apparently, this guy has a 2019 Model T. Very impressive.
by ewdysar
Mon Jul 07, 2025 12:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steep hills
Replies: 26
Views: 625

Re: Steep hills

Regarding your cooling experience when going in reverse, remember a '14 hood has no louvers to help with air flow, and that may well be why you heated up a bit. If you have engine pans, they add to the issue. In reverse, your fan is actually reducing the air flow - Try popping the hood off and sett...
by ewdysar
Mon Jul 07, 2025 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steep hills
Replies: 26
Views: 625

Re: Steep hills

… Of course, had I known then what I know now, my tank would have been full before I started and the whole tour would have been much more uneventful. Another case of live and learn (hopefully). Eric Hi Charlie, You are correct. I posted that earlier. But the obvious answers are easier after the fac...
by ewdysar
Sun Jul 06, 2025 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steep hills
Replies: 26
Views: 625

Re: Steep hills

Thanks George, I had 5 gallons on the stick before I started, which would have been fine for the planned 40 miles if on the flat lands that I am used to. But with the hills and the unplanned detour later in the day before the real adventure started, things just didn’t turn out as I had expected when...
by ewdysar
Sun Jul 06, 2025 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steep hills
Replies: 26
Views: 625

Re: Steep hills

Could it be that when you go forward there is a natural flow of air through the radiator. In reverse, not so much. Mike That was my first thought too, Mike. And I’m sure that having to rely on the fan alone for airflow didn’t make things better. But the effect of tilting the entire thermo-siphon sy...
by ewdysar
Sun Jul 06, 2025 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steep hills
Replies: 26
Views: 625

Re: Steep hills

Steve, Trust me, it was not my first choice. That was my biggest concern, getting squirrelly in reverse. Surprisingly, that was not an issue. But I was pretty focused and even in ruxtell high, the backing up speed was manageable. I do have a set of running board cans, but all of the gas falls out of...
by ewdysar
Sun Jul 06, 2025 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steep hills
Replies: 26
Views: 625

Re: Steep hills

I guess that I should have mentioned that my ‘14 is running a stock Holley G carb. I do have a high-flow SC float valve on my shelf, but haven’t got around to putting one of those new-fangled NH carbs on the car. ;) Maybe there is a similar option for the earlier carbs. My fuel might have been a lit...
by ewdysar
Sun Jul 06, 2025 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steep hills
Replies: 26
Views: 625

Steep hills

Yesterday, I went on a HCCA tour with my ‘14 touring that had more hills than I expected, and while I had plenty of fuel to cover the distance, there were a number of long, steep hills that caused some issues. The first long hill resulted in a couple of surges as the carb almost went dry, but then t...
by ewdysar
Thu Jul 03, 2025 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this from?
Replies: 15
Views: 926

Re: What is this from?

Frank, I agree that your pics are pretty much a perfect match to the motor that Andre posted. I like the spare sparkplug rack on the firewall of the race car in your photos. I knew that my photos were not nearly as close of a match, but wanted to share what I have seen in person. The link that I sha...
by ewdysar
Wed Jul 02, 2025 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this from?
Replies: 15
Views: 926

Re: What is this from?

IMG_0973.jpeg IMG_0974.jpeg My vote is for a giant Fiat 6 cylinder engine too. Jay Leno brought a similar 1917 Fiat racer, the Botafogo Special from his collection to the SoCal HCCA Holiday Motor Excursion on Dec 30, 2012. He always brings something interesting and it always gets lots of attention....
by ewdysar
Wed Jun 25, 2025 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Kevlar band question
Replies: 17
Views: 1746

Re: Kevlar band question

... My USA supplier makes me buy 5000 feet of material, since my specs are different from what he normally weaves. He has to re-calibrate the machines just for me... Frank Earlier in this thread, Frank did say that the material for his kevlar bands was a custom order, not "off the shelf" product. I...
by ewdysar
Fri Jun 20, 2025 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hot Shot Batteries
Replies: 28
Views: 1967

Re: Hot Shot Batteries

In the early ‘60s, my dad was using a square, dry cell 6v lantern battery with bare wire ends wrapped around the spring terminals. There was an old dead one still attached to the ignition when I pulled our grey ‘16 touring from 20+ years of storage in the ‘90s.

Keep crankin’,
Eric
by ewdysar
Mon Jun 16, 2025 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chasing down rattles
Replies: 4
Views: 609

Chasing down rattles

This weekend I was able to go for a ride in my friend's well sorted '15 Runabout. Afterwards, while driving my '14 Touring around town, the additional rattles in my car became more obvious. I know that the Rocky Mountain brake rods and the regular parking brake rods are close and bang together every...
by ewdysar
Tue Jun 10, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Santa Clara Valley Model T Club Endurance Run
Replies: 26
Views: 3376

Re: Santa Clara Valley Model T Club Endurance Run

With any luck at all, I might have finished the fabrication and re-assembly needed to get the Pharis #32, "Frogari", road worthy again before next year's run. Coming back down to California to do this event is now on my bucket list, so if not next year, then another. 8-)

Keep crankin',
Eric
by ewdysar
Mon Jun 09, 2025 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to use Marquette tool
Replies: 23
Views: 5269

Re: How to use Marquette tool

And remember, when the tool was made, there were no tires that had petrified on the rim for 30+ years. Using tires that were made in the same decade as when they are being removed or installed, is probably a more reasonable use case to determine the efficacy of the tool. Given road conditions at the...
by ewdysar
Mon Jun 09, 2025 1:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A heads up on headlights
Replies: 11
Views: 1495

Re: A heads up on headlights

Massachusetts does love their DMV code book. I think that most other states are a bit more relaxed (maybe not California). Since I just swapped a new set of the focused LEDs into my '27 runabout headlights, my first thought is to keep the old bulbs in my "road kit", so that if an officer wanted to d...
by ewdysar
Thu Jun 05, 2025 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your Model T in May
Replies: 55
Views: 8969

Re: What have you done with your Model T in May

are balance beads a new thing I seem to have only heard of them in the last couple years. my shimmy doesn't start until about 80-85 It depends on what you mean by “new”. The motorcycle community has been discussing the pros and cons since at least 2008. And while I take your “80-85” comment as jest...
by ewdysar
Mon Jun 02, 2025 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New metal stem inner tube question
Replies: 39
Views: 3483

Re: New metal stem inner tube question

Hi Steve, My 30x3 1/2 T383 Hartford tube from Coker with the vulcanized brass metal stem for wood wheels, as shown in one of my posts above, is Shrader 12V1 which is almost 1/2" (apparently 12.2mm). This stem is threaded almost its entire length. From the Coker website "TR383 stem is brass stem 3 1/...
by ewdysar
Mon Jun 02, 2025 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New metal stem inner tube question
Replies: 39
Views: 3483

Re: New metal stem inner tube question

I've been told that all Schrader stems and hardware are not a standard thread size, which is discussed in more detail in the following discussion: https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=36089&p=279598&hilit=12V1#p279598 While my measurement of M12-1.25 apparently falls within the manufactu...
by ewdysar
Mon Jun 02, 2025 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New metal stem inner tube question
Replies: 39
Views: 3483

Re: New metal stem inner tube question

I’ve got a new Hartford 30x3 1/2 TR383 tube here in my office with me. The stem is vulcanized to the tube. The bridge washer and lock nut were included in the box when received from Coker. The stem is unmarked, the bridge washer is marked “himile” and B5. I checked the thread of the lock nut which t...
by ewdysar
Thu May 29, 2025 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: lapping valves
Replies: 10
Views: 1443

Re: lapping valves

Hey Craig, I recently took my 10-15 year old HF click-type torque wrenches to have them re-calibrated. Surprisingly, both wrenches (3/8 and 1/2") were tested, confirmed to be spot on, and returned to me "as found". Additionally, the company chose not to charge me for the testing, I believe the charg...
by ewdysar
Thu May 29, 2025 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire Ruined!
Replies: 13
Views: 1806

Re: Tire Ruined!

The tires are not ruined. I've seen worse hack jobs on tires that I have removed. But those tires worked well as modified, well enough to wear out the tread before any other failure. I have also notched that edge for clearance around the valve stem (as told to by my dad), but I was a bit more carefu...
by ewdysar
Fri May 23, 2025 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OHV question - oil pressure to rocker arms?
Replies: 4
Views: 934

OHV question - oil pressure to rocker arms?

OK, I am used to running with the oil-soaked felt pad in the valve cover with my iron Rajo head, but as I am setting up my new (to me) iron Roof 8 head, I am considering routing some of the oil pressure up there. At the business end of things, I know that one runs pressure to a hollow rocker arm sha...
by ewdysar
Thu May 22, 2025 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nash Model T Speedometer Setup
Replies: 5
Views: 1022

Re: Nash Model T Speedometer Setup

In one of the threads that Shannon posted, the Patterson version of the transmission drive speedometer had various combinations of gearing to suit different Ford configurations as noted here: Patterson speedometer notes.jpg In the same thread, the original Patterson documentation shows what speedome...
by ewdysar
Thu May 22, 2025 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: solenoid wiring question
Replies: 14
Views: 1563

Re: solenoid wiring question

Good info, Frank. I have a 4 pole solenoid mounted on the bottom of the frame rail in my '14. I have the start button on the bottom of the coil box where I can hit it with the tip of my shoe, very handy if the engine stalls at a traffic signal. Because I'm using the regular T ignition with coils, ti...
by ewdysar
Wed May 21, 2025 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nash Model T Speedometer Setup
Replies: 5
Views: 1022

Re: Nash Model T Speedometer Setup

Do you have any idea about the tire size for the Nash car that the speedometer set up came from ? That will give you an idea of how much of a correction that you will need. The only thing that a speedometer cares about is the tire circumference and therefore, the number of rotations per mile. If the...
by ewdysar
Sun May 18, 2025 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pressurizing Gas Tank
Replies: 27
Views: 2955

Re: Pressurizing Gas Tank

Based on the thread so far, the T in question is a Depot Hack, and therefore is not stock from the get go. If the gas tank is in a custom location, maybe lower and/or farther back, the gravity feed is less effective while going up inclines, leading to common fuel starvation. Many folks go with a mod...
by ewdysar
Sat May 17, 2025 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What engine components do I have here?
Replies: 15
Views: 1781

Re: What engine components do I have here?

Hi Dan,

Thank you for the confirmation. I’ve sent you an email for more specific information.

Keep crankin’,
Eric
by ewdysar
Sat May 17, 2025 4:20 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: 1914 Engine **Price Reduction**
Replies: 15
Views: 6311

Re: FS: 1914 Engine **Price Reduction**

Second email sent for the cam.

Eric
by ewdysar
Fri May 16, 2025 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What engine components do I have here?
Replies: 15
Views: 1781

Re: What do I have here?

Hi Hank, I don't really want to hang an oil pump off the back of the cam timing gear (where the generator usually lives) because that's where I want the generator or alternator. I have a strong dislike for belt driven alternators. But I am not opposed to a front plate oil pump. My '27 Runabout with ...
by ewdysar
Fri May 16, 2025 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What engine components do I have here?
Replies: 15
Views: 1781

Re: What do I have here?

Hi Jeffrey,

No box of loose engine block parts. Just the assembled short block as seen in the pics.

Keep crankin',
Eric
by ewdysar
Fri May 16, 2025 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What engine components do I have here?
Replies: 15
Views: 1781

Re: What do I have here?

Actually, the camshaft is too long to use a VW oil pump. With the existing length, there is not enough room left off the end of the camshaft for the pump to clear the flywheel. I was already prepared to add the slot in the end of the shaft that drives the oil pump, but at this point there is less ro...
by ewdysar
Fri May 16, 2025 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What engine components do I have here?
Replies: 15
Views: 1781

Re: What do I have here?

Thanks for the tappet info, John. That is 1 mystery solved.

As far as the camshaft goes, it looks pretty much like a cam. More pics here:

Timing gear end
Timing gear end
Cyl 1-2 part of block
Cyl 1-2 part of block
Cyl 3-4 part of block
Cyl 3-4 part of block
Flywheel end
Flywheel end

Maybe there is some subtle clue about this camshaft in these pics.

Keep crankin’,
Eric
by ewdysar
Fri May 16, 2025 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What engine components do I have here?
Replies: 15
Views: 1781

What engine components do I have here?

I recently bought a speedster project and it came with an assembled short block with a drilled “C” crank (counterweighted Model A crank) and insert rods. The closer that I look at it, the more questions that I have. I don’t necessarily want to change any of these parts, but I would like to know what...
by ewdysar
Tue May 06, 2025 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wishbone comes up short
Replies: 43
Views: 4605

Re: Wishbone comes up short

Ford made a tool to adjust caster...
Front axle caster wrench - Lang's Old Car Parts.jpg
(picture lifted from Lang's Old Car Parts online catalog)

Keep crankin',
Eric
by ewdysar
Tue May 06, 2025 3:24 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: U & J Carburetor throttle shafts offer withdrawn as planned
Replies: 4
Views: 1625

Re: U & J Carburetor throttle shafts offer withdrawn

Let's "pave paradise and put up a parking lot..." :)

Keep crankin'
Eric
by ewdysar
Sun May 04, 2025 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model-A Crankshaft Conversion Machinist
Replies: 6
Views: 1459

Re: Model-A Crankshaft Conversion Machinist

I was just getting ready for a similar question. Brent asked about the T pulley in his first post. My new C crank block already has the timing gear installed. IMG_3626.jpeg IMG_3627.jpeg With no hole for a “T” pulley for a wide belt. My ‘27 runabout with a Rajo and A crank, the pulley is for a V-bel...
by ewdysar
Fri May 02, 2025 5:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - Atlas water pump - found
Replies: 7
Views: 2302

Re: WTB - Atlas water pump - found

The Atlas is in my hands. Thanks Hank! On to the next challenge...

Keep crankin',
Eric
by ewdysar
Mon Apr 28, 2025 8:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - Atlas water pump - found
Replies: 7
Views: 2302

Re: WTB - Atlas water pump - found

Thanks Steve. I'll keep that in mind when everything is coming together. I hope that this will be one of the answers for getting Robin Pharis' #32 back on the road with a "C" crank and Roof 8 "Liberty" head. However, all the mounts are custom (motor, R&P steering, suspension, radiator, etc.), so I'l...
by ewdysar
Mon Apr 28, 2025 8:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - Atlas water pump - found
Replies: 7
Views: 2302

Re: WTB - Atlas water pump - found

Done deal. Thanks, Hank!
by ewdysar
Mon Apr 28, 2025 7:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - Atlas water pump - found
Replies: 7
Views: 2302

Re: WTB - Atlas water pump

email sent, Hank.
by ewdysar
Mon Apr 28, 2025 6:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - Atlas water pump - found
Replies: 7
Views: 2302

WTB - Atlas water pump - found

I'm looking for an Atlas water pump, as seen in this photo:
Atlas water pump.png
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Does anybody have one gathering dust on the shelf?

Keep crankin',
Eric
by ewdysar
Fri Apr 25, 2025 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fronty water manifold?
Replies: 0
Views: 1612

Fronty water manifold?

I’m looking to put together a reliable engine together with an oil pressure system, drilled “C” crank, and a Roof 8 “Liberty” head. It’s my understanding that the various OHV engines had issues with sufficient cooling for the rear (#4) cylinder. This was known, even back in the day, so Frontenac inc...
by ewdysar
Fri Apr 25, 2025 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: If you need 30x3 tires with sawtooth tread you may want to check this link Coker tire
Replies: 26
Views: 4594

Re: If you need 30x3 tires with sawtooth tread you may want to check this link Coker tire

I'm the friend that Keith mentioned, and while shopping for tubes on the Coker website on 4/11, I happened to notice that 30x3 black Non-Skid tires were $78, marked down from $500. I ordered 2, texted Keith, and when I checked on the Coker website about 5 hours later, those tires were now on backord...
by ewdysar
Thu Apr 24, 2025 12:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB: Valve cover for Roof 8 "Liberty" head
Replies: 4
Views: 1033

WTB: Valve cover for Roof 8 "Liberty" head

I recently acquired a Roof 8 "Liberty" head with the original intake and exhaust manifolds. However, it appears that the valve cover has had the lower edge trimmed off. So now it is too low to fit over the valve train and there are no provisions for securing it to the head. This is one of the "egg c...
by ewdysar
Mon Apr 14, 2025 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Instructions for adding images to postings
Replies: 6
Views: 1691

Re: Instructions for adding images to postings

Gerald, It is simpler than that. Most pictures posted here are .jpg format and you can add files bigger than 1MB. Open the "attachments" tab in the lower part of the message editor, pick "add files", select a picture on your computer and hit "open". The file name and size will be displayed in the "a...
by ewdysar
Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Goofy inner tubes.
Replies: 11
Views: 2800

Re: Goofy inner tubes.

I’ve been getting Hartford tubes from Coker Tires. I’m waiting for an order delivery that includes a couple of 30x3 tubes right now.

Keep cranking’
Eric
by ewdysar
Fri Apr 11, 2025 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Syverson Cabinet Company
Replies: 11
Views: 2890

Re: Syverson Cabinet Company

Steve, That section of Frank's post was an "AI overview" so the strange wording and incorrect translation of the HCCA acronym is just part of the game. Our current guidelines at work are to proofread any AI generated text before sending it out, to catch this and many other types of errors. Personall...
by ewdysar
Tue Apr 08, 2025 12:22 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS APCO Style Drag Link & Radius Rod & other anti-rattlers
Replies: 17
Views: 2889

Re: FS APCO Style Drag Link & Radius Rod & other anti-rattlers

email sent for 2 drag link ball caps.
by ewdysar
Tue Apr 01, 2025 5:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Original Ford Battery
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Re: FS: High Output Original Ford Battery

Read the original post. He signed it "Abe Pro Full" :roll:

Eric
by ewdysar
Tue Apr 01, 2025 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vintage Wing Nut - what's it on?
Replies: 3
Views: 1259

Re: Vintage Wing Nut - what's it on?

That particular wing nut is none other than the famous wing walker Lillian Boyer, and she is on her Curtiss JN "Jenny" biplane. Lillian was a pretty amazing person, performing stunts like this from 1921 through 1928 until Federal regulations concerning low flying and unsafe planes ended her performi...
by ewdysar
Tue Apr 01, 2025 1:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Original Ford Battery
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Re: FS: High Output Original Ford Battery

WOW! Although I have heard of this extremely rare item, I have not ever seen a pic of the actual thing. That is quite the opportunity for someone to own a piece of history. ;) :D

Eric
by ewdysar
Tue Apr 01, 2025 1:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS SUPER NICE 1925 BOAT-TAIL SPEEDSTER
Replies: 27
Views: 20811

Re: FS SUPER NICE 1925 BOAT-TAIL SPEEDSTER

Dang it, another one that got away. ;) :D

Eric
by ewdysar
Wed Mar 26, 2025 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hand Crank Starting a Model T on the Magneto
Replies: 26
Views: 5521

Re: Hand Crank Starting a Model T on the Magneto

generally Model T cold engine starting is much better accomplished with mixture control manipulation. most T guys won't or are scared to fiddle with the mixture ! OK, just for the record, it's not that I'm afraid, but spending my first half a century of messing about with T's in SoCal, I found that...
by ewdysar
Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hand Crank Starting a Model T on the Magneto
Replies: 26
Views: 5521

Re: Hand Crank Starting a Model T on the Magneto

I have found that starting my '14 cold is pretty difficult to do on mag. It is a little better on Battery. Once she's warmed up, mag starts are easy. That said, I've never gotten a "free start" on mag. :roll:

Keep crankin',
Eric
by ewdysar
Wed Mar 19, 2025 4:11 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Speedster for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 13287

Re: Speedster for sale

Hi Tom

In the last week, I've left multiple voice mails and sent you a PM here about getting more info on #32. Please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Eric
Six 26-497-Seven 013
by ewdysar
Tue Mar 18, 2025 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED Headlight bulbs - FINALLY some decent ones
Replies: 38
Views: 7280

Re: LED Headlight bulbs - FINALLY some decent ones

I ordered a pair of these last week and they are currently crawling their way across the country to get to my house. I am looking forward to seeing the improvement. I’ll try and take before and after pics inside my darkened shop.

Eric
by ewdysar
Tue Mar 18, 2025 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926-'27 Roadster Spare Tire Mount (Ford Wire Wheel)
Replies: 22
Views: 2397

Re: 1926-'27 Roadster Spare Tire Mount (Ford Wire Wheel)

Just to pile on, this is what my ‘27 Runabout spare tire mount bolts look like.
IMG_3569.jpeg
IMG_3570.jpeg
Keep crankin’
Eric
by ewdysar
Thu Mar 13, 2025 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: American Bosch distributors with centrifugal advance
Replies: 12
Views: 2437

Re: American Bosch distributors with centrifugal advance

I've read posts here where folks have used a distributer diagnostic machine to check the overall health and possibly tune their advance curves. If anyone has access to one of those machines in the greater Portland, OR area, I will gladly pull my distributor to document its specs. My distributor does...
by ewdysar
Tue Mar 11, 2025 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: American Bosch distributors with centrifugal advance
Replies: 12
Views: 2437

Re: American Bosch distributors with centrifugal advance

Thanks Frank. Great info, especially the green box of regular operating instructions. Hi Keith, I agree, I am a solid timer/coils guy, I even have a set of fresh RP wood box coils in my '14. However, my '27 runabout (built for John Conners) came to me with a Rajo with a Winfield S and a "3 in 1" fro...
by ewdysar
Mon Mar 10, 2025 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: American Bosch distributors with centrifugal advance
Replies: 12
Views: 2437

Re: American Bosch distributors with centrifugal advance

Thanks Craig, So the mechanical advance arm was to provide additional retard for starting only, leaving the centrifugal advance for regular advance curve beginning around 6-8 deg btdc at idle to whatever the top of the curve (maybe 26 btdc at 2000rpm?) I have read that the rule of thumb is 10-12 deg...
by ewdysar
Mon Mar 10, 2025 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: American Bosch distributors with centrifugal advance
Replies: 12
Views: 2437

American Bosch distributors with centrifugal advance

I know that there were some period centrifugal advance distributors with mechanical advance arms too. What was the purpose of both methods of advancement in one unit and how would it be used in practice?

Eric
by ewdysar
Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Best Turn Signal available
Replies: 25
Views: 6596

Re: Best Turn Signal available

This is what I bought… https://www.signaldynamics.com/01007 designed for motorcycles that had few/no signals and no dashboard for mounting. integrates with brakes, adds emergency mode, is self-cancelling in use. compatible with LED or incandescent. very inconspicuous installation in cockpit using sm...
by ewdysar
Sat Mar 12, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chickasha for the first time
Replies: 19
Views: 4958

Re: Chickasha for the first time

This is another thread that points out how this hobby discourages younger, regular working stiff participants. If one has a M-F 9-5 job, one has little access to model T events or parts, other than online, through the vendors, classified ads here, or ebay. My father says that back in the ‘60’s, when...
by ewdysar
Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to remove a stuck rear wheel?
Replies: 49
Views: 10440

Re: How to remove a stuck rear wheel?

Eric, lots of older postings about removing stuck wire wheel hubs, but I do not know how to attach a link. Whatever you use for a puller will still require pounding the axle shaft. If your puller has a big screw on the axle, wack the head of the screw repeatedly with a large hammer. A simple wheel ...
by ewdysar
Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coupes and others
Replies: 18
Views: 3337

Re: Coupes and others

I was more taken in by the stretched limo. The destination sign on the vehicle is clear. All the printing in the background is reversed, suggesting a negative reversal. I can't reconcile this. Allan from down under. The reversed printing looks to be the back side of printed curtains/banners on the ...
by ewdysar
Tue Nov 30, 2021 2:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to remove a stuck rear wheel?
Replies: 49
Views: 10440

Re: How to remove a stuck rear wheel?

Just to bolster your optimism, Steve, here is my story: When I took my rear wheels off a couple years ago, the regular puller worked like a charm on the first wheel. The second wheel was a different story. I tightened the center bolt on the puller until I was afraid that I'd strip the threads on th...
by ewdysar
Sun Nov 28, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Not To Crank A Model T
Replies: 14
Views: 3873

Re: How Not To Crank A Model T

First off, they are trying to sell cheese, not make a historical documentary. The theme of “old ways” includes a text response “LOL” sent by post and other silly perceptions of modern lifestyle using early technology. But focusing on the Model T “5 seconds of fame”, my first thought was “that’s a pr...
by ewdysar
Sat Nov 27, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What to do when there are no Replacement Parts or it is Unknown!
Replies: 10
Views: 2647

Re: What to do when there are no Replacement Parts or it is Unknown!

So this is off of some car of the era 1920's? But perfect for my 1927 RPU on steroids! I purchased this from another club member as after he received it and blasted the crud off, he noticed the repair and breaks. Disappointed in his decision of the buy, we agreed on a price. This size box will fit ...
by ewdysar
Sat Nov 27, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Frontenac valve cover and oiling pad
Replies: 22
Views: 4700

Re: Frontenac valve cover and oiling pad

More oil is better, too little is bad! In general, I agree. However, in my experience with various infernal combustion engines over the years, I have had problems arise from both not enough oil and too much oil. Hence my question about the oil pad for Model T overhead valves, how much oil; a tables...
by ewdysar
Sat Nov 27, 2021 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Frontenac valve cover and oiling pad
Replies: 22
Views: 4700

Re: Frontenac valve cover and oiling pad

My Rajo valve cover has no oiling holes and the pad is not secured to the cover. I simply remove the cover to re-oil the pad. My question is, under normal operation, how often should the pad be re-oiled and how much oil should be added? To date, I’ve been guessing and it is likely that I’ve been add...
by ewdysar
Fri Nov 26, 2021 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mr and Mrs John B. Tothill of 'Richings Lodge', India, standing by their Ford motor car.
Replies: 4
Views: 2106

Re: Mr and Mrs John B. Tothill of 'Richings Lodge', India, standing by their Ford motor car.

IMHO, Mr. Tothill’s outfit is much more refined than a typical golfer. The pith helmet really makes a statement. 8-)

Eric
by ewdysar
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Replacing the Handbrake Pawl
Replies: 20
Views: 4574

Re: Replacing the Handbrake Pawl

If you squeeze the handle when you apply the brakes instead of dragging the ratchet along the quadrant, both ratchet and quadrant will last longer. Always in my Ts, and my father taught me to do the same with modern cars too. Even as a teenager, I always held the button in while pulling the parking...
by ewdysar
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/27 wire wheel bolts?
Replies: 8
Views: 2665

Re: 26/27 wire wheel bolts?

Thanks for the specs, Frank.

Mark, it looks like your estimate was right on. Thanks for your input.

Eric
by ewdysar
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/27 wire wheel bolts?
Replies: 8
Views: 2665

Re: 26/27 wire wheel bolts?

Mark Gregush wrote:
Sun Nov 21, 2021 10:39 am
I was replying to your question about shoulder length, yes I am sure. They have to be longer so can be swedged down when assembling the brake drum and hub.
Thanks for the confirmation, Mark. Does anyone know how much longer the rear bolts are?

Eric
by ewdysar
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My '16 Touring appears running hot - please help
Replies: 44
Views: 6775

Re: My '16 Touring appears running hot - please help

I will also finish the electronic speedometer. I will drill a little hole in one wooden spoke... Do you have a cellphone? For about $2 you can download a GPS speedometer. The one I use is by Cool-Niks. It not only shows your CURRENT speed , it also shows AVERAGE speed ,total DISTANCE, MAXIMUM speed...
by ewdysar
Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/27 wire wheel bolts?
Replies: 8
Views: 2665

Re: 26/27 wire wheel bolts?

Thanks Mark. I couldn’t tell by your answer if you were sure or not, so I was hoping for another response to confirm. But it looks like this is the official answer. Does anyone know how much longer the rear bolts are overall, compared to the front bolts? I assume the shoulder length differs by the s...
by ewdysar
Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Upper half of windshield moves a little bit too easily
Replies: 11
Views: 2699

Re: Upper half of windshield moves a little bit too easily

Allan wrote:
Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:01 pm
Rainer, you could simply back off to a more reasonable speed for a T. The car will appreciate it.

Allan from down under.
28-31 mph is not reasonable for a T?

Eric
by ewdysar
Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Model T Off-roading
Replies: 19
Views: 6590

Re: Ford Model T Off-roading

Somewhere my son has pics taken at a 4 x 4 function where they were testing the flexing ability of those you-beaut long travel shocks and springs to see how far a chassis could twist from front to rear. They thought they had it nailed, till somebody put a standard model T on the wrack, and it was w...
by ewdysar
Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: All points bulletin !!!!
Replies: 27
Views: 5762

Re: All points bulletin !!!!

I doubt this was a random theft. I bet the owner has shown the car to the crooks at one point. And the bastards knew what they were doing. We all know T rear wheels don’t just come off with lug nuts. LaGrange is in the middle of nowhere also. Hopefully the parts will find their way home… I agree. Y...
by ewdysar
Wed Nov 17, 2021 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/27 wire wheel bolts?
Replies: 8
Views: 2665

26/27 wire wheel bolts?

What is the difference between the front wire wheel bolts T-2883 and the rear wire wheel bolts T-2888? Overall length? Shoulder length? Shoulder diameter? Something else?

Thanks.
Eric
by ewdysar
Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: keeping the engine and radiator rust free,
Replies: 21
Views: 5654

Re: keeping the engine and radiator rust free,

Has anyone here used the Evans brand waterless coolant in any of their cars? I've had Evans waterless coolant in my Model t for the last 15 years and have had no problems other than locating loose hose clamps that showed some leakage. If there's anyone else that has used Evans please post your expe...
by ewdysar
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Friday Fords
Replies: 5
Views: 2052

Re: Friday Fords

According to the interwebs, the first photo is Venice, California in the 1920’s. The photo is part of the USC Digital archive from the California Historical Society https://i.pinimg.com/736x/15/6d/98/156d9802759f712bd97c986833b53f52--california-love-southern-california.jpg Eric edit: The photo link ...
by ewdysar
Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield Sun Visor on A Open Trailer….
Replies: 19
Views: 4301

Re: Windshield Sun Visor on A Open Trailer….

ewdysar wrote:
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:39 pm
… Does 50mph on a trailer present issues that 50mph under its own power does not? …

Eric
Make that an open trailer (I know that it is inferred in this thread, but you know how things go around here) :roll:

Eric
by ewdysar
Fri Nov 12, 2021 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield Sun Visor on A Open Trailer….
Replies: 19
Views: 4301

Re: Windshield Sun Visor on A Open Trailer….

I often get my ‘16 touring up to 50+ mph while driving with the top down and windshield up. Does 50mph on a trailer present issues that 50mph under its own power does not? Yes, I know that the driver’s seat won’t move with me holding it down, but I’ve never noticed the front or rear floorboards or m...
by ewdysar
Fri Nov 12, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: what is this car? trying to id
Replies: 29
Views: 7105

Re: what is this car? trying to id

It was two days ago that I read the entry in Wikipedia on Tom McCahill, the automotive reporter for Mechanics Illustrated Magazine. McCahill was apparently given an exclusive to be the first automotive journalist to drive the first Chevrolet sub-compact, the Corvair. McCahill, being a bit portly, g...
by ewdysar
Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: See an Item on floorboard of 1927 Coupe
Replies: 10
Views: 2595

Re: See an Item on floorboard of 1927 Coupe

This is period accessory 'wind flap' for the '26-'27 floorboard for around the brake/clutch hand lever. Rather stiff rubber now after 90 years! 26 27 meatl rubber plate.jpg 26 27 rubber pad plate.jpg Dan, That looks like a great solution. I’m a little surprised that they are not an available access...
by ewdysar
Tue Nov 02, 2021 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pad on "Top" of Rear Spring
Replies: 26
Views: 3983

Re: Pad on "Top" of Rear Spring

You know, in all of the years of reading the Forum, I believe that this is the first time I've seen or heard of this part… honestly, this is a relief from "my car started running roughly...what could it be?" BTW Jeff your car has taken on a very nice look Scott, I thought the same thing earlier thi...
by ewdysar
Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?
Replies: 68
Views: 12204

Re: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?

My '27 roadster is mostly stock with a Berg radiator and no water pump. It will run all day at 2000 RPM in 98F heat without overheating. I use "green" antifreeze at about 50/50. Which supports the very first sentence of this entire thread. “We all know that a well working Ford thermosiphon system w...
by ewdysar
Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?
Replies: 68
Views: 12204

Re: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?

**************"*At what HP does this happen? I'd say way too many variables to predict that." ************ Correct. OP's original question has no specific answer. Your thermosyphon speedster would cool better with a taller radiator that had the same effective surface area as your low radiator. Evid...
by ewdysar
Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?
Replies: 68
Views: 12204

Re: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?

Interesting study performed by the Society of Automotive Engineers "COOLING CAPACITY OF AUTOMOBILE RADIATORS" Author(s): E H Lockwood Source: SAE Transactions, 1923, https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/44723674.pdf I think this is very applicable as it was performed on the technology of the time and p...
by ewdysar
Sat Oct 23, 2021 2:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Inner Tubes
Replies: 54
Views: 9139

Re: Inner Tubes

There also often seems to be some confusion between flaps and rim strips. I use flaps in every T tire that I’ve mounted, the flap goes inside the tire casing to provide a smooth and regular space for tube to live in. Without the flap, the tube will squeeze into the gap between the tire beads under p...