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by ewdysar
Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Best Turn Signal available
Replies: 25
Views: 3366

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: 2973

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
Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: 3 in 1 unit distributor, water pump, oil pump
Replies: 8
Views: 1990

Re: FS: 3 in 1 unit distributor, water pump, oil pump

congrats kevin. if you have questions about installation, i’m running the same set-up on my ‘27 runabout.
by ewdysar
Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to remove a stuck rear wheel?
Replies: 49
Views: 5084

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: 2273

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: 5084

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: 2647

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: 1839

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: 2600

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: 2600

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: 1527

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: 2821

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: 1802

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: 1802

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: 4136

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: 1802

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: 1795

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: 4162

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: 3903

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: 1802

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: 2660

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: 1415

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: 2496

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: 2496

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: 4431

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: 1897

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: 2637

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: 4937

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: 4937

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: 4937

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: 4907

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...
by ewdysar
Fri Oct 22, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?
Replies: 68
Views: 4937

Re: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?

Interesting that Mark said that, and yet all of his promotional photos of complete engines with his Rajo Reproductions BB head that I have seen show mounted water pumps. I agree that many of the water pumps made for Ts over the years are useless at best, and harmful at worst. But even in period, the...
by ewdysar
Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Crossword Puzzle
Replies: 8
Views: 1955

Re: Model T Crossword Puzzle

aDave wrote:
Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:27 pm
Steve,
You're kidding, right?
is your engine not covered in oil? ;)
by ewdysar
Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 Town Car to be auctioned in UK
Replies: 17
Views: 3404

Re: 1909 Town Car to be auctioned in UK

Rich Bingham wrote:
Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:06 pm
What's "Craftsmans of San Diego" coach work ?!?
Looks like a pastiche.
That sounds like Ray Wells. Excellent antique body replicas and repairs since the 1980’s.

http://www.the-craftsman.biz/home.html

Eric
by ewdysar
Fri Oct 22, 2021 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?
Replies: 68
Views: 4937

Re: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?

Ideally, a hot rod T would have a water pump that pushed water into the water jacket inlet, a thermostat with bypass, and a radiator of adequate capacity that could be run with a 13 lb pressure cap. A water pump of sufficient capacity would probably require a v-belt or modern type belt drive. About...
by ewdysar
Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?
Replies: 68
Views: 4937

Re: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?

… A flathead engine making 100 HP will require a larger radiator than will an OHV engine of the same displacement making the same power at the same speeds… Perhaps true, but not really what we’re discussing. The challenge is a T engine with the same displacement making 2-3x the power and whether or...
by ewdysar
Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hobo overdrive - mismatched tire sizes question
Replies: 11
Views: 1786

Re: Hobo overdrive - mismatched tire sizes question

First, 525/21 tires calculate out to 1.5 inches taller than 450/21 tires (31.5” versus 30”), but in practice, they tend to be just about an inch taller (31.5” versus 30.5”). That extra inch is only 3% taller, so instead of 30mph, the new tires will run at 31mph for the same RPM. If you’re already in...
by ewdysar
Thu Oct 21, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?
Replies: 68
Views: 4937

Re: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?

Thanks for sharing your practical experience, Hank. “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.”

Are there any other performance OHV T builders/owners/operators that would like to add their perspective to the conversation?

Eric
by ewdysar
Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MODEL T's & Halloween
Replies: 19
Views: 3344

Re: MODEL T's & Halloween

He's got it covered Awesome pic, Frank. Growing up in a T family in Pasadena, I remember going to see “The Great Race” in Hollywood when it first released and I was still a kid. I’m pretty sure that a group of T folks went to see it together. “Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines” was ano...
by ewdysar
Thu Oct 21, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission clutch Gap tool
Replies: 9
Views: 1562

Re: Transmission clutch Gap tool

TWrenn wrote:
Thu Oct 21, 2021 6:12 pm
Nice work. How's that saying..."necessity is the cause of invention" or something like that!
At my house growing up, the saying was “necessity is a mother.” :lol:

Eric
by ewdysar
Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What has more market value?
Replies: 10
Views: 2221

Re: What has more market value?

Perhaps you can flip the question. Which is cheaper, buying a complete running T, or building one from scratch using used parts? I believe the the whole car is the less expensive answer. Therefore, if you could successfully part out and sell most of a complete T (or many used modern cars), you shoul...
by ewdysar
Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?
Replies: 68
Views: 4937

Re: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?

More specifically, in my planned build of a engine with a Chaffin Rajo head, Scat crank with full oil pressure, Bosch dual plug ZR4 mag, dual Zenith SB4F carbs, and a flat (not vee) radiator, should I plan for a water pump too?
by ewdysar
Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?
Replies: 68
Views: 4937

Re: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?

Ok. So the consensus of the performance model T engine builders/owners like Hank, Les, Clayton, Bender, and others is that they don’t use water pumps for high output OHV T engines? Or do they?

Eric
by ewdysar
Thu Oct 21, 2021 3:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?
Replies: 68
Views: 4937

How much HP will the thermosiphon handle?

We all know that a well working Ford thermosiphon system will easily dissipate the heat from a stock 20hp T engine. Switching to a new flat tube radiator adds cooling capability that can handle most flathead upgrades like a performance cam, carb, and higher compression, which typically work out to b...
by ewdysar
Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: AIR FILTER
Replies: 28
Views: 2880

Re: AIR FILTER

Bryant, listen to Scott Conger’s advice. You may have missed the point. The topic is about air cleaners. If you want to start a anti air cleaner topic than do so. I promise you I won’t rain on your parade 👌 You may have missed the point. Scott’s post included a safety warning about adding an air cl...
by ewdysar
Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: AIR FILTER
Replies: 28
Views: 2880

Re: AIR FILTER

duplicate post. sorry.

Eric
by ewdysar
Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Politically Incorrect Model T Clown Car
Replies: 22
Views: 3651

Re: OLD PHOTO - Politically Incorrect Model T Clown Car

None of my browsers, Safari, Edge, Chrome (google), or my Yahoo home page, seem to have any difficulty in providing websites, images, or videos of Amos and Andy. Any one of them will suggest wikipedia, imdb, the Amos and Andy youtube channel, and thousands of Amos and Andy photos. It doesn’t feel li...
by ewdysar
Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Blockley Tyre Update
Replies: 44
Views: 5132

Re: Blockley Tyre Update

Here is a Blockley... 6F8F01C8-5C40-49E4-9E4D-90AFBFD49327.jpeg Here is a Universal grey ribbed... C5D48D5A-FE77-49C3-BF13-0E08971601C5.jpeg Both tires are brand new, aired up to 50 psi, and on a car. I’m on board that they are not a true “on size tire”, but are certainly closer than most Thanks fo...
by ewdysar
Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Blockley Tyre Update
Replies: 44
Views: 5132

Re: Blockley Tyre Update

The only 30x3 1/2 tires available today that measure just 30” in diameter are the Firestone smooth tread ones, the Universal clincher ribbed tires are just a smidge bigger . The Wards Riverside, Universal T-drive, and Firestone blackwall tires are all about 31.3” to 32”. The Blockley 30x3.5 tires ar...
by ewdysar
Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Far Down do you Run Your Tires?
Replies: 14
Views: 1973

Re: How Far Down do you Run Your Tires?

So what happens if you install treadless tires? :twisted: Most treadless tires (slicks) have a couple of holes molded into their contact surface so that the remaining rubber can be measured. I don’t think that Mark was referring to Hoosier’s. It’s more likely he was referring to the smooth tread de...
by ewdysar
Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Good Cruising Speed with a KC Warford
Replies: 21
Views: 2693

Re: Good Cruising Speed with a KC Warford

As to the original question. Cruising speed with the Warford is the same as without. The bulk of performance accessories for the Model T are to improve hill climbing where the lack of power is really evident. What the Warford does is to give you an overdrive to lower engine rpm. With the lower rpm ...
by ewdysar
Sat Sep 25, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Source for High dV/dT capacitors
Replies: 46
Views: 17401

Re: Source for High dV/dT capacitors

Looking to save a nickel on capacitors is personally very discouraging to read about. If it is really important to someone, well, go for it. I'm not the guy trying to sell 'em. Vendors invest in inventory, pay the mortgage, pay the staff, keep the lights and heat on, parts sit on a shelf for who kn...
by ewdysar
Sat Sep 25, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pitman Arm Ok?
Replies: 13
Views: 2052

Re: Pitman Arm Ok?

I believe the shorter pitman will give a slower feel to the steering. The longer pitman will move the wheels farther left or right for any given movement of the steering wheel, and will require a little more effort. If you have slack or loose parts elsewhere in the system, the short pitman may make...
by ewdysar
Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Metallic Ping Sound
Replies: 11
Views: 1754

Re: Metallic Ping Sound

Mark discovered the cause of his mystery noise, but decided to post the answer in it’s own thread…

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23715

The answer was an exhaust manifold gland ring that came loose and travelled down the exhaust pipe and ended up caught at the muffler.
by ewdysar
Sat Sep 18, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1913 Model T Roadster
Replies: 23
Views: 8628

Re: 1913 Model T Roadster

Another difference between ‘13 and ‘14 Runabouts is the turtledeck lid, ‘13s have sharp corners, ‘14s have rounded corners. The pictures provided don’t really have a good view, but the lid corners appear to be rounded to me. The encyclopedia states that the ‘14 model year ran from August 1913 to Jan...
by ewdysar
Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Newbie with a magneto question
Replies: 11
Views: 1978

Re: Newbie with a magneto question

To answer your original question, you cannot power a distributor from the magneto. It was designed to power Ford ignition coils in the coil box. A simple reason is the output of the magneto is AC, not direct current and the voltage varies with engine speed. A distributor coil ignition system requir...
by ewdysar
Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WIRe WHEELS
Replies: 22
Views: 3690

Re: SPOKES vs. WIRE WHEELS [Model A]

If you’re thinking of switching over to wire wheels, I would recommend that you consider getting a set of T wire wheels and hubs. They are correct for a ‘26, and will fit right the first time. You get all of the advantages of the A wheels without the adapters and possible fitment issues while you ar...
by ewdysar
Sun Sep 05, 2021 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How long can the T run on battery ignition ?
Replies: 23
Views: 4435

Re: How long can the T run on battery ignition ?

Tim Rogers wrote:
Sun Sep 05, 2021 2:24 pm
149 hours and 23 seconds.
Good answer! I read the question to be like “how many marbles can you fit in a jar?”

Eric

BTW, I’ve driven hundreds of miles on a dry cell lantern battery, stock timer and coils, no mag, no charging.
by ewdysar
Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I see you have a miss at 40...
Replies: 19
Views: 2452

Re: I see you have a miss at 40...

There are some that talk of a very well tuned STOCK T running 55-60 . . . Not just talk, most every year since 1961, for four days in Montana, a group of drivers prove that this is more than just possible… https://mt500.info/index.php/category/results/ Reading the rules, one might find that all of ...
by ewdysar
Sat Aug 21, 2021 8:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old photo year discrepancy - 1908?!
Replies: 7
Views: 1599

Re: Old photo year discrepancy - 1908?!

The fenders have no bills, so that puts them as mid-14 or earlier. To my eye, the windshield supports have a bend at the bottom to clear the rear folding windshield of the ‘14 model year. The electric looking lights on the front car to the left are interesting. If they are indeed Ford electric headl...
by ewdysar
Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I see you have a miss at 40...
Replies: 19
Views: 2452

Re: I see you have a miss at 40...

I don’t know the maximum, but my “16” touring with a ‘26 engine will run up to just over 50 on the straight and level, with cast iron pistons, stock low head, ford timer, brass top coils, and stock ring and pinion. I don’t think that I’ve ever hit 55 without heading downhill or catching a tailwind… ...
by ewdysar
Sat Aug 21, 2021 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Voltage Regulator
Replies: 12
Views: 2388

Re: Voltage Regulator

The ‘15 Ts did not have a dimmer switch, and therefore no place for the dimming component discussed here. The magneto lights were just on or off, however, they are dimmer at idle and get brighter as the engine RPM increase.

Eric
by ewdysar
Sat Aug 21, 2021 4:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Knock - Knock ... What's Broke Now
Replies: 22
Views: 2935

Re: Knock - Knock ... What's Broke Now

Those lightening “dimples” do not follow any of the typical lightening guidelines that allow for the removal of material without significantly affecting the overall part strength, i.e. hole diameter no greater than 1/3 width of material, at least 1 diameter of material between holes. If done that wa...
by ewdysar
Sat Aug 21, 2021 3:19 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted Horn reed
Replies: 9
Views: 1838

Re: Wanted Horn reed

They’re not supposed to sound like a sick goose? 😉

Eric
by ewdysar
Thu Aug 19, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: back fire
Replies: 20
Views: 2890

Re: back fire

Hi Ian, Has this back fire issue just come up or is this a fresh build and just getting going? Other than the back fire how does it run? Should be pretty impressive. What dissy are you running, I had a simular issue with a engine I outfitted with a Thomas on the run stand. Come to find out the poin...
by ewdysar
Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Anderson style timer question
Replies: 15
Views: 2819

Re: Anderson style timer question

speedytinc wrote:
Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:31 pm
TWrenn wrote:
Thu Aug 19, 2021 4:18 pm
Reminds me of why I absolutely love my TW timer.
All I do is keep it clean (at every oil change) and a new brush occasionally. They run smooth as silk.
Please excuse my ignorance, but what is a TW timer?
In some cases, google is our friend:

https://www.twracing.com/untitled

Eric
by ewdysar
Thu Aug 19, 2021 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: BIG BOY 4014 STEAM TOUR 2021 Model T Photo Op
Replies: 30
Views: 3507

Re: BIG BOY 4014 STEAM TOUR 2021 Model T Photo Op

The huge engine at the Ford museum is a Chesapeake and Ohio Alleghany…. BTW: The Allegany was delivered to the Ford Museum under it's own power. According to the Henry Ford website: (the link is already in this thread) “ How did they get it into the museum? 1601 was brought up to the Detroit area “...
by ewdysar
Wed Aug 18, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: News regarding well known Forum Member
Replies: 43
Views: 5901

Re: News regarding well known Forum Member

Scott, I noticed its absence this morning as well. The Dutch have an expression that a friend of mine wishes we had in English. You can say of someone, "He has long toes" and a Dutch speaker knows what you mean, i.e. he is easily offended (his toes are easily stepped on). We live in a world nowaday...
by ewdysar
Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: BIG BOY 4014 STEAM TOUR 2021 Model T Photo Op
Replies: 30
Views: 3507

Re: BIG BOY 4014 STEAM TOUR 2021 Model T Photo Op

Funny it's not coming to California at all....you'd think it would since they picked it up in Pomona Ca. I suppose the California EPA wouldn't allow a real live Steam driven engine to enter California, since the agenda is electric vehicles and trains will be the wave of the future....yeah right! It...
by ewdysar
Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tail Light Model 25P
Replies: 9
Views: 1664

Re: Tail Light Model 25P

If you are planning on using this one as a brake light, then you should block this window with metal or if you use a lens, paint it black. The side facing window is intended to provide constant light for your license plate from the tail light. If you leave it clear, you will get a bright light shini...
by ewdysar
Sat Aug 14, 2021 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nitrous System
Replies: 21
Views: 2598

Re: Nitrous System

There may be a misunderstanding about NOS systems. Advertising sounds like they start producing 200hp to 1500 hp+p. In reality the hp gain can be regulated to say just 5 more hp. But if your selling system who would spend $400 to gain an occasional 5hp I dunno, how much is a Prus head? How about on...
by ewdysar
Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nitrous System
Replies: 21
Views: 2598

Re: Nitrous System

I have seen a guy run NOS on a 13 excelsior. First try, he sheared the crank key. After replacing the crank key he does use the NOS as needed for extra hill climbing power. To my knowledge, he hasnt blown it up yet. I wouldnt bet the farm that it couldnt be done to a T. Thats nothing I would try. I...
by ewdysar
Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1916 Distributor and Battery Installation
Replies: 31
Views: 3658

Re: 1916 Distributor and Battery Installation

I recently inherited a 1916 Ford Model T from my great grandfather. It has been a blast getting to know the car but I have never dealt with cars and all my learning is by reading online posts and watching youtube posts. The car has been sitting for over 50 years but is in pretty good shape nonethel...
by ewdysar
Sun Aug 01, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sure Stop Disk Brake Reservoir Mounting Ideas
Replies: 38
Views: 5463

Re: Sure Stop Disk Brake Reservoir Mounting Ideas

What would be the benefit of the larger reservoir having only rear brakes ? C’mon Steve. we all know that bigger or more expensive is always better. ;) Given the small volume of the caliper cylinders, the larger reservoir doesn’t really add much value, other than needing more fluid if you ever do a...
by ewdysar
Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:55 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 26/27 wire wheel rear hubs
Replies: 8
Views: 1834

Re: 26/27 wire wheel rear hubs

Tom, I’m interested in the late safety hubs too.

Jim, maybe we can start narrowing down which Portland with this… Tom, I’m in Los Angeles, is that closer or farther than Sandusky, Ohio?

Eric
by ewdysar
Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 model T
Replies: 21
Views: 3104

Re: 1915 model T

If your car is a real 1915, you don't need any of that stuff listed above! Buy yourself a small 12 volt battery, about the size of a Model T coil. All you need is some 18 gauge wire for the positive and negative connections. That's it. When I recovered my Father’s very-not-original “16” touring aft...
by ewdysar
Thu Jul 22, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This weekends project (touring to pick up)
Replies: 58
Views: 6268

Re: This weekends project (touring to pick up)

It’s not “lacing” like the later style hoods that have woven padding threaded in-and-out on the radiator and fastened flat to the cowl. The brass cars use leather pads on the underside of the hood panels, slipped into a crimped channel like this… B7BA510A-4C48-488E-8804-7D5C3E1A7B7B.jpeg There are l...
by ewdysar
Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sacriligious!
Replies: 12
Views: 2571

Re: Sacriligious!

While not an original T, this car does represent an historic aesthetic as hot rods were evolving out of the Ed “Bid Daddy” Roth era, as evidenced by snagging the cover of a mainstream magazine found on newsstands across the country. I believe that I had a Hot Wheels car that looked fairly similar to...
by ewdysar
Sat Jul 10, 2021 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Opinions On Front Turn Signal Placement
Replies: 21
Views: 2660

Re: Opinions On Front Turn Signal Placement

If they’re not where the “modern moron’s” expect them to be they are basically useless. Mine we where Cuda’s we’re and I don’t believe they did any good there. Don’t rely on them as a safety factor because that’s just in your head. They’ll be ignored as if they weren’t there. In this day and age, t...
by ewdysar
Sat Jul 10, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Opinions On Front Turn Signal Placement
Replies: 21
Views: 2660

Re: Opinions On Front Turn Signal Placement

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Basically the same place on my ‘27 Roadster. They work well in Los Angeles traffic.
by ewdysar
Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Two way radios
Replies: 29
Views: 3967

Re: Two way radios

$170 apiece!?!...too rich for my blood. I'll stick with cell phones IF I ever want to contact someone. Gotta be mighty important for me/us out touring to even want to. Got enuf to do just keeping an eye on the idiots out there trying to kill us in our Ts. Seems every day I'm being passed by multipl...
by ewdysar
Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Modern distributor or T timer
Replies: 26
Views: 3260

Re: Modern distributor or T timer

No. He is not saying that. Different does not equate to defective. Frank, you could profit by a refresher course on logical fallacies. :D So what I’m reading is that timer or distributor, neither is inherently defective, they are just different. Therefore, both systems are viable alternatives and p...
by ewdysar
Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: Minnesota Area Model T Reunion June 12-13
Replies: 15
Views: 3883

Re: Minnesota Area Model T Reunion June 12-13

this might not be the best forum to post this announcement in (classified - vehicles for sale).

Eric
by ewdysar
Fri May 21, 2021 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stan Howe RIP
Replies: 95
Views: 13251

Re: Stan Howe RIP

I am greatly saddened to hear of Stan’s passing. He was certainly one of a kind.

My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Keep crankin’
Eric
Altadena, CA
by ewdysar
Sat Apr 17, 2021 6:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD
Replies: 27
Views: 5866

Re: wire wheels

My guess would be maybe $500 a wheel without hubs and caps, if you do a full restoration on each; sandblasting, replacing the rim and any spokes if needed, and a good coat of paint. If you’re not going to do the work, then the price should be less.

Eric
by ewdysar
Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tulare Brass Era/Pre-War Swap Meet 2022 NEXT YEAR!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2198

Re: Tulare Brass Era/Pre-War Swap Meet 2022 NEXT YEAR!!!

For a little personal background, I was a big fan of the Bakersfield meet for the last decade or so. Drove two hours to get there multiple times, always on Saturday morning. Never found anything worth buying that wouldn’t fit in my pocket, but it was a good place to pick up stuff that I had bought f...
by ewdysar
Mon Mar 22, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tulare Brass Era/Pre-War Swap Meet 2022 NEXT YEAR!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2198

Re: Tulare Brass Era/Pre-War Swap Meet 2022 NEXT YEAR!!!

Move in dates wednesday? So it will be a wednesday meet now? If you are not buying on wednesday, there is nothing left for thursday. Between venders & ebay pirates, hobbiests dont have a chance. This was a mistake the B/F started years ago. Fellow club members who still work realized the folly of g...
by ewdysar
Fri Jan 29, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB original Ford Babbitt drive shaft bushing FOUND!
Replies: 14
Views: 2419

Re: WTB original Ford Babbitt drive shaft bushing

I have a question. The bushing obviously has babbitt on the thrust face, does it also have babbitt along the length of the bushing? As a replacement, are they delivered with enough material to be shaved/reamed to fit?

Just curious,
Eric
by ewdysar
Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - spare tire mount for ‘27 RPU
Replies: 6
Views: 1345

Re: WTB - spare tire mount for ‘27 RPU

Danny,

Here's a thread with photos of a couple of versions:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1319654156

Eric
by ewdysar
Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installing alternator
Replies: 19
Views: 3180

Re: Installing alternator

Hi Dick, So far, I haven’t seen an answer to your questions. When you install the alternator that you already bought, the existing wiring will be fine. Without changing anything else, all of existing wiring will be “overbuilt”, with the same current draw, the amperage will be halved when you double ...
by ewdysar
Tue Jan 26, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: 1915 Town Car
Replies: 29
Views: 12493

Re: 1915 Town Car

If you could just win the lottery and then go back in time to when the car was still for sale.... the car sold in August last year.

Eric
by ewdysar
Tue Jan 26, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - spare tire mount for ‘27 RPU
Replies: 6
Views: 1345

WTB - spare tire mount for ‘27 RPU

I’m looking for a spare tire mount for a ‘27 Roadster Pick Up. This is the one that stands the spare tire up at the rear of the driver’s side (left) running board.

Thanks,
Eric
by ewdysar
Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - ‘27 pickup bed
Replies: 1
Views: 767

WTB - ‘27 pickup bed

Looking for a stock Ford pickup bed to install on a 1927 roadster. Prefer metal in very good condition, the wood condition is less important. I’m in SoCal so west coast would be great.

Thanks,
Eric
by ewdysar
Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: NC Synchronised ignition. anyone have one of there?
Replies: 5
Views: 1424

Re: NC Synchronised ignition. anyone have one of there?

Given the description of “does away with the commutator”, “makes the contact breaker accessible”, and “uses only one coil”, it sounds to me like a distributor set up. It might not be exactly like a regular distributor, I’m not sure how it would work with a stock ford coil, as the ad copy implies. Ma...
by ewdysar
Tue Jan 19, 2021 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Joshua Tree Tour
Replies: 33
Views: 3543

Re: Joshua Tree Tour

ok, I’ll bite... who is “us”? When did this happen?

Nice pics. I guess that I am out of the loop on mystery tours like this.

Keep crankin’
Eric
by ewdysar
Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Year and body style?
Replies: 22
Views: 3305

Re: Model T Year and body style?

Hey Frank, The ending number for Jan 1924 in your picture looks wrong. Given other months production around 200,000 engines, and February’s starting number of 9232672, the ending number for January should be 9232671, not 9323671. It looks like there is a typo in wherever you copied that from... Eric
by ewdysar
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale - Full Flow Float valves (how to un-strangle your NH)
Replies: 15
Views: 3575

Re: For Sale - Full Flow Float valves (how to un-strangle your NH)

I received my float valves, washers and installation tool today. The parts look superb! I do have a question about the lead washers, which way do they install? Concave side towards the carb body or the valve? Or does it matter? There have so many things that I’ve thought about getting and are no lon...
by ewdysar
Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Rear porch set FS
Replies: 7
Views: 1590

Re: Rear porch set FS

I could use a spare rear porch or two, my house is a 1912. Are these the right porches for my house?

:D

Eric
by ewdysar
Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Playin in the shop today...
Replies: 119
Views: 24610

Re: Playin in the shop today...

Plating with a brass tone sounds pretty cool. Even though the originals weren’t brass, I think that it’s a good look for our cars... 8-)

Eric