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Bruce Compton

Yes John, I couldn't be happier with my modified brakes, and everything still looks stock unless one wants to crawl under the car. I was forced to use the hand brake a few times with other T's I had and am not crazy about using one hand to brake with and the other one to steer especially in a panic ...

Bruce Compton

The brass baffle in my "26 T rad had come loose and was rattling around in the tank. With the rad removed and with some difficulty I was able the cut into smaller pieces and remove the pieces through the top hose hole. Solder and I don't get along too well so removing parts of the top tank was not g...

Bruce Compton

Thanks John. I drive my T's a lot and am constantly worried about getting stopped in time, especially in traffic. Although the original brakes running in oil are just barely adequate, the main concern with them is the chance of losing all braking if something lets go in the drivetrain (pinion key, c...

Bruce Compton

You're right Jim. I saw that and knew it before I screwed up in my text. The wheel cylinders might temporarily slow down the destruction if the main anchor failed. Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Walter, thanks for your concern, but these brakes are intended to be in addition to the standard "service" brake in the transmission and not to be the "only" braking system. I would agree that the pre-1926 small pin brake cam and actual cam thickness might give one second thoughts but this is a 1926...

Bruce Compton

OK guys , here are some pictures. I'm extremely happy with this set-up and the cost was minimal. I do have a hoist that enables me to lift the rear wheels and it was sure beneficial when making adjustments....and I made lots to get he action just right.The "new" service brake hits just before the tr...

Bruce Compton

I have just converted the emergency brakes on my '26 roadster to works as service brakes as well. I modified an old stock T cross shaft mounted about 6" behind the regular cross shaft with an adjustable link to the brake pedal and two arms to connect to the "new" service brakes. I removed the origin...

Bruce Compton

Wow, Thanks Dan : I'm now tempted to try it wondering how it will perform compared to the many different carbs I've rebuilt and tested. The info doesn't mention "performance" so I'm not expecting U&J similarities. I see that you're in North central Florida, we had a spot in Zephyrhills for over 20 y...

Bruce Compton

Yes Rich, I saw that post but nobody commented. I'm still looking for info on it. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Does anyone here know anything about this Ecco Carb and manifold? I found it at Hershey a few years ago and it's near mint although not NOS (I think). Sure looks like an improved U&J with a bit smaller venturi and external adjustment.

Bruce Compton

Thanks Scott; I have heard about post shut-down drips before but am still puzzled as the fuel in the bowl does not rise ( I have the sight plug removed and can actually see the fuel level staying put), so I really wonder where the excess is coming from. I'll try the OF on my '25 next week and see if...

Bruce Compton

R.V.; It's a PIA job but can be done. I cut a piece of coat hanger about 2" long and put a little jog in it, chucked it in my drill and used it as a vibration generator on the side of the rubber valve stem. Before applying the vibrator, I clamped a small piece of metal (using a small hose clamp) to ...

Bruce Compton

Thanks Mike but every brass plug is tight and dry as well as the two large brass hex plugs.

Bruce Compton

Thanks Mark: I always put the float in so that the soldered tab is at the bottom so the weights act on a smooth surface. Apparently the soldered up tiny hole was put there intentionally to let the heated air escape when the sides and ends were being soldered. When that process was done, the "vent" h...

Bruce Compton

Thanks Mike and Greg; I've done around 30 of these carbs and this one is the nicest I've had.I don't think it was ever apart, all the tiny brass plugs had no removal marks on them, the idle jet was clean and clear with the original tiny gasket in place, and the throttle shaft and bore had zero wear ...

Bruce Compton

John : It does stop eventually after shutting off the fuel but the fuel level in the bowl does not rise (sight plug removed) above the 1" level. It's like it's drawing fuel from another circuit in the carb. I should also mention that I'm trying this particular OF on my 1926 ( with more head pressure...

Bruce Compton

I'm having trouble finding the cause of fuel dripping out of a Stromberg OF carb. I've rebuilt maybe 30 of these carbs and this particular one now runs absolutely perfectly all through the load and RPM ranges and might be the best running OF I've ever had except that it drips fuel at the bottom of t...

Bruce Compton

Dennis is right about the ginger. I first used it 20 years ago on my 1920 touring after trying every modern brand of rad sealant available. One treatment of ginger and the rad never leaked again as long as I had the car (3 years). I just went through a similar problem with an old used rad on an engi...

Bruce Compton

Yes Mark, I'm thinking the same thing now. I assumed that the front water outlet would be lower and cause issues with the '26-27 fan belt adjustment but both outlets are the same distance from the gasket surface. The higher H.C. head would provide more coolant space, but I'll try it anyway.

Bruce Compton

Tom : It's linbruv8@aol.com

Bruce Compton

Hi Joe; Thanks for nothing..LOL Hope you are doing well through this virus stuff. Too bad about Hershey...hopefully next year. Cheers : Bruce

Bruce Compton

OK Tom, send an email. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Looking to buy an aluminum intake manifold for a U&J carburetor to a Model T engine. Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

I have a NOS Reeder H.C. low head with new bolts and washers, the early version with the Ford script and "Made in USA" and would like to trade for a high H.C. head (Prus or Z type). The Reeder head was lightly installed on a rebuilt motor (not torqued down) and the buyer wanted a "stock" motor. I ha...

Bruce Compton

I have three rebuilt, tested, and guaranteed Simmons carbs and one Wizard (made by Simmons). All are professionally rebuilt and all have been test ran on my car. These are very similar to the Holley NH Straight through but have a "flapper" behind the choke that helps in idle and low speed operation....

Bruce Compton

Holley NH Straight through carb professionally rebuilt, tested on my car, and guaranteed. Later style with the bowl vent under the brass tag. Asking $325.00 including shipping to cont. USA or Canada.

Bruce Compton

Thanks to this MTFCA site both of the Stromberg OF's are sold pending payment. Still have the two Wheler Scheblers and three rebuilt U&J carbs.

Bruce Compton

Michael; Didn't get the PM yet. Bruce

Bruce Compton

I have two identical rebuilt and tested Wheeler Schebler carbs designed for the Model T Ford. They are very similar to the Stromberg OF but provide a bit better top end. Also like The OF, they are a set and go carb with no need to constantly adjust the mix for varying load and speed conditions. Not ...

Bruce Compton

I have two rebuilt Stromberg OF carbs, basically identical except one has an original steel needle valve and the other has a Viton tipped needle valve. Both have all new gaskets, been Ultrasound cleaned, repaired throttle shafts and pressure tested floats. Both have been tested and are guaranteed . ...

Bruce Compton

Stephen : It's a '26 roadster with wire wheels. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Wow, That's a lot of good info. I may rethink the 3:1 gear and look into accessory outside brakes. Thanks again for all the input. Great site.

Bruce Compton

Has anyone ever tried to use the emergency brakes as service brakes ('26-'27) with cables or slotted rods from the brake pedal through an equalizer? I'm thinking of using a 3:1 rear end and will want better braking as I'll lose some with the rear end change.

Bruce Compton

Thanks Rick; That's exactly what I was looking for. Bruce

Bruce Compton

I have four rebuilt U&J carbs to test run and am looking for advice on the initial adjustment setting. I've heard everything from 3/4 turns to 3 full turns.Can anyone who has run these carbs narrow down these numbers? Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

PM sent . Bruce

Bruce Compton

Great news Russ; Looking forward to our visits in Hershey again.

Bruce Compton

Hi Hank : PM sent. Bruce

Bruce Compton

David : I'm sure you already know, but you can't use a stock original 40 tooth ring gear. You need the recessed 40 tooth ring gear. I tried to do this mod on my '25 coupe and just couldn't get a combination that didn't howl. I had at least 3 different 12 tooth pinions and 2 different crowns and ever...

Bruce Compton

Email sent

Bruce Compton

Still available

Bruce Compton

Looking for 2 or 4 new, or good used 21" tires in the Zephyrhills area of Florida. Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Price reduced to $280.00 including shipping

Bruce Compton

I'm sure that a lot of you guys already knew this, but dealing with Joe was a great experience. Thanks again for the 39 tooth crown gear Joe. So many great, knowledgeable, and honest guys on this site. We're so lucky. Happy New Year to all. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Sold and shipped to Rick as well as the U&J also listed here. Thanks MTFCA

Bruce Compton

Still available with free shipping from Florida.

Bruce Compton

Still available but not before this Christmas...maybe early in the new year....These are great carbs .

Bruce Compton

Bruce Compton

Thanks Hank, thought it would be sold by now. Bruce

Bruce Compton

OK , Sorry Joe , I misunderstood. Let me know how much and how to pay. Thanks again; Bruce

Bruce Compton

Thanks Joe, but I think I'll pass as I want a near perfect one to match my NOS pinion. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Thanks Joe, but that's a 100 mile round trip. Can you get an estimate for a post office small box and ship to me at : Bruce Compton , lot 84 , 37400 Chancey Rd. , Zephyrhills , Fla , 33541. and let me know how you want payment. Cheers : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Hi Joe; I'm in Zephyrhills, about 20 miles NE of Tampa. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Joe : I'm still interested but am having trouble with my track phone in Florida. I'll take the one "second from the right" if you still have it .PM or email me as to how you want payment. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Hi Stan : Thanks for chiming in with the advice on the intake.Most guys would hog out any "extra" material. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Sold and shipped to John. Thanks MTFCA

Bruce Compton

Looking for a new or really nice used 39 tooth recessed crown gear to use with my NOS 13 tooth pinion gear. Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Still available with shipping from Florida in time for Christmas.

Bruce Compton

Still available with shipping from Florida in time for Christmas

Bruce Compton

Still available with shipping from Florida in time for Christmas

Bruce Compton

Still available with shipping from Florida in time for Christmas

Bruce Compton

Nice restored and tested Holley straight through carb. Pressure tested original float, new Viton N/S. all passages cleaned, new choke spring, and rebushed throttle shaft. $295.00 including shipping (no core req.)

Bruce Compton

Good eye Larry, but the scrape marks are from my coil tester. It looks identical to the reproduction ones Langs sold for $359.95 until they ran out. Missed you at Hershey this year, but got to see Mike again. Cheers : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Hi Hank. Yeah, and it still works too.Wonder how many guys would actually use it.....even though it's redundant with today's fuels. I think that I'd be a little hesitant to start a fire at the carb outlet.!

Bruce Compton

Thanks Stan.That's a really good start. Hopefully some other experienced guys will chime in. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Sold to Danny pending

Bruce Compton

Maybe someone with more experience than I could rate some of the aftermarket carbs in order of performance , reliability, and ease of adjustment. Personally, (thanks to Stan Howe's recommendation),I like the Stromberg OF and RF for a stock motor, but I haven't tried the OE 1 or 2, S4BF or U&J set-up...

Bruce Compton

I have one excellent 1912-13 coil that I believe to be NOS. It has some dirty hand smudges on it but otherwise appears new. It draws 1.75 amps and puts out a continuous 1/2" blue strong spark. I'm asking $195.00 including shipping

Bruce Compton

Nice Wizzard Straight through carb. New N/S, pressure tested float, new choke spring, and mint original flapper. Asking $295.00 including shipping.

Bruce Compton

Nice early Holley Straight through carb. Pressure tested original float, polished steel needle valve, zero wear in throttle shaft, new choke spring, and test run. Asking $295.00 with no core required and including shipping.

Bruce Compton

Set of 4 1913-17 brass top coils with new contacts and set up to draw 1.7 amps and provide a 7/16" strong continuous blue spark. Nice wood too. Asking $250.00 plus shipping for the set of four.

Bruce Compton

The carb is a Marvel-Schebler.

Bruce Compton

Nice rebuilt Model B Zenith carb. Asking $165.00 plus shipping.

Bruce Compton

This set-up is freshly off a running car (ran at least 10 years). It's a Model A aftermarket carb on a modified A manifold adapted to the T bock with eccentric brass manifold gaskets and heavy clamping washers. I actually drove the car and it ran very well. Asking $150.00 plus shipping for everything.

Bruce Compton

This is a rebuilt Zenith S4BF by Stan Howe that I got from Jay a few months ago and I don't think has ever been used since the rebuild. The project I intended it for has gone so I don't have a use for the carb/intake. Note that it has the Stan Howe adjustable main jet. I have never had the chance to...

Bruce Compton

email sent

Bruce Compton

Hi Dave : Chaffins have new ones. They had some issues with a previous run, but apparently have solved the problem. Good luck: Bruce

Bruce Compton

New price : $650.00 with the manifold or $600.00 without the manifold plus shipping (maybe $35.00) I can ship from Florida after Dec 20th.

Bruce Compton

New price; $600.00 with the manifold or $550.00 without the manifold plus shipping (around $35.00). I can ship from Florida after the 20th of Dec.

Bruce Compton

So....I replied to Model T Mike 4 days ago about his "WTB 1915/16 hood former" posting, saying I had a very nice one for $200.00. He asked for pictures so I spent an hour retrieving from my still loaded Hershey trailer in way below freezing temperature, brought in inside , took some pics (see previo...

Bruce Compton

OK , here is the one I have

Bruce Compton

Number three is also a restored U&J carb with a viton needle, bullet proof repaired original brass bowl, new float, and a new choke spring. Main jet is set at 3/4 turns and may need fine tuning for your engine. Asking $700.00 with the intake or $600.00 without, plus shipping

Bruce Compton

This rebuilt U&J has a polished original needle, new float, brass Holley G bowl, new choke spring, repaired throttle shaft and has the main jet set at 3/4 turns. Asking $700.00 with the intake or $600.00 without, plus shipping

Bruce Compton

I have four rebuilt U&J carbs and three aluminum intakes. I'll start with this one that is the only one I've ever seen with six small idle mix holes instead of the regular single larger hole. This carb has a polished original needle, repaired throttle shaft, new choke spring, an enriching plunger, a...

Bruce Compton

Bob : All I have left is the Atwater Kent distributor without the front plate. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Price drop to $250.00 plus shipping . Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Price drop to $100.00 plus shipping . Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Price drop to $200.00 plus shipping. Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

N.O.S. Model B carb. I Took it apart and cleaned it. From sitting so long, It had traces of cast iron sweat rust, but is now clean as a whistle and ready to use. It's the later one with the spring assisted float. Asking $165.00 plus shipping.

Bruce Compton

Very nice used unmarked 10 tooth pinion gear. $125.00 plus shipping.

Bruce Compton

New Old Stock 13 tooth pinion stamped 1339. $135.00 plus shipping.

Bruce Compton

Thanks Kim : Is your's the one from Matt that replaces the timer and mounts on the original Ford timing cover? The ones I have are mounted on a special Atwater Kent plate made to house their distributor . Thanks again for your response.

Bruce Compton

Please help. I acquired these Atwater Kent distributor systems in a trade and was led to believe that they were worth somewhat more than I am asking here. Am I "out to lunch" on my pricing or is it just the wrong time of the year to be selling these? Obviously I know nothing about them other than th...

Bruce Compton

Stromberg OF is sold. Thanks Ken, and the MTFCA site

Bruce Compton

Nice original Atwater Kent distributor with cap, but no gear. No apparent wear. Asking $150.00 plus shipping.

Bruce Compton

Atwater Kent front plate distributor for Model T without a generator. Looks like it was never used except for a chip out of the cap. . Asking $450.00 plus shipping.

Bruce Compton

Late model Atwater Kent front plate distributor set-up for a T with a generator. Has centrifugal advance as well as the mechanism to manually control the spark advance. Note the minor repair to the side of the cap. Otherwise the unit could pass as N.O.S. as there is no apparent wear anywhere. Asking...

Bruce Compton

Wheeler Schebler FA carb, N.O.S.. Test run on my car today and it actually out-performs the Stromberg OF. These are somewhat rare aftermarket "T" carbs and this particular one is brand new. Asking $650.00 plus shipping.

Bruce Compton

I have an excellent rebuilt and tested Stromberg OF. Maybe the nicest one I've ever had and the only one that did not need any repairs to the throttle shaft/bore. Asking $550.00 plus shipping. Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

I'm sure something has already been posted, but has anyone ever hooked up the emergency brake system to assist the regular service brake. I'm thinking a connection from the pedal to a cross shaft with rods and slots connected to the E brake rods. Bruce

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