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Batteries seem to benefit from exercise . Sitting for longer periods of time while partially discharged seems to be very hard on them, and sitting around deeply discharged is ruinous. The Li and LiFe types may be more resistant to sitting idle and to self-discharge than wet lead-acid types. AGMs seem to do better than the flooded lead acid ones.

Gonna have a PARTY!

People used to use reverse for a brake. I'd avoid that except in an emergency.

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Lee Chase, MTFCA Member #29 and early member of the Model T Ford Club of Southern California, and his 1909 Two Pedal - Two Lever Touring. Los Angeles Circa 1963.
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I LOVE THIS FORUM!! First, the OP wrote in asking for advice on respoking a non-demountable wheel, then several US members suggested US wheelwrights. Then someone astutely noted that the OP is in Germany. Finally, a European member gave advice and contact information on European wheelwrights. I'm always impressed at what a great bunch of folks are...

Number is 303M13

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You need to be more specific. What brand?

Insulating the exhaust pipe will allow the muffler to run hotter, which can be advantageous. It is unlikely to overheat since the gases expand rapidly upon entering the muffler, which reduces the heat concentration very rapidly. A hotter muffler may flow better, and it will stay drier and probably cleaner.

Happy birthday from Denmark!!

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Try again, thanks

Food containers are tinned, not galvanised.There is a very good reason why zinc plating is not used in food containers, but I cannot recall same. I do know the local butter factory back in my childhood days employed a fellow to re-tin milk churns on the inside if they showed any signs of deterioration in the tinplate.
When they went to bulk milk...

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Definitely not for T models, on two counts. Ford always used four lug rims. Secondly, the only split rims Ford did use were 21' rims on the 26-7 cars.

Allan from down under.

A new drum is only part of the story. The outer diameter of the driven plate forms part of the brake drum surface. Is a new driven plate available to match the new drums? If not, a new drum will mean a step down to the worn OD of the driven plate, not an ideal situation for the band lining.

Before new drums were available, I used to have the...

That’s it Dan ! That’s exactly what I need ! I’ll definitely get those CDs if that kind of information is found. April 4 and June 11,1914 was the Accessions I was looking for. Many thanks

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How about $20? Make offer.

You can file points IF there is still tungsten left on the little button. It's not all tungsten. If you file off all the tungsten, the points won't run long without sticking or burning. Older sets may have a thicker tungsten biscuit than newer production. An old junkyard guy told me that older points had more tungsten than newer ones. That was...

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While rubber washers at these points were not original, someone in the past probably installed rubber washers at each bolt hole to try and silence vibration noise wherever metal to metal contact occurs. The theory is sound but rubber washers would have a tendency to keep the fasteners from being tightened as much as necessary and eventually start...

email sent as well...

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Happy Thanksgiving to all.

The present manufacturer of the KW coil style ignition points has ceased production due to reasons not fully explained. If you do need rebuilt coils that fire each cylinder on equal time, please consider purchasing a set. Three sets are available.Working on a fourth set.

I wish we could just replace the cap and leave the rod...

Looks like someone already tried that. The rod bearings will not hold up if they are not fit correctly on a shaft that is in good condition.

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Thank you for all the suggestions. Much appreciated.

Coke costs almost half of what it did back then ! .....
To the extent that there is any real reduction in the real cost of a serving of Coke today vs 90 years ago, a substantial portion of that reduction is likely due to use of lightweight, higher volume, disposable containers and the elimination of low volume, heavy, returnable bottles and the...

Found them on here. Thanks MTFCA

How much are they?

Going to Rick.

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I've been considering making a few of these for our own use since they're apparently not available to be purchased anymore? Before I reinvent the wheel, has anyone ever made a PCB file available publicly to get these made? The John Regan version is such a neat solution.

Reduced price to $250 for the pair.

Sorry for confusion. This is for the improved Coupe, by hand. At the time of purchase, I was told it would not fit my car but no other option was available. Also, I have a reproduction aluminum windshield frame that does not yet have the hole drilled, nor the bracket yet.

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Going to Dave.

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REO yes....., Ford no. You must anneal the rounded brass or you will kink it. You think Henry Ford would have added extra steps in that? Flat can be slapped with a mallet with a light edge support.

10) Radiator mounting complete set

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Its got to go.......$15.00 plus shipping, again the hub is in good shape

Greetings from Green Bay I saw you posting on this site and was finally able to get approved to contact you. I recently inherited a 1908 Model T that is in need of a lot of work. If we were able to make a deal I would use ours as parts for your car if needed or sell what we could as parts. I have a family vacation next week, but if you are still...

Still for sale

Still for sale

Going to Scott. :)

I have one that I decided not to use
If interested, call or text me
Scott
636-544-775zero

Going to Stephen.

Looking for Edison#12 plugs for my Roof powered speedster.

tnx

frontyboy

Sold to Steve. Thank you Steve!

Correct me if I am wrong Kevin since this is your specialty but weren't the originals produced while hot as hell with a compensation roll to allow them to lay flat when they cool?

Inquiring Minds

Without specifics of the original process… I believe you are mostly correct. My suspicion is that material lengths were hot rolled (forged) into...

Frank,
Distributors are in stock.

Bill Devine
Texas T Parts

I called them this morning and they said they are out of stock .

Bill double check. Maybe they misunderstood what was asked for.

Snyder's says OUT of STOCK Lang's doesn't list them

Going to Tim.

I have never seen one before so I assumed they were rare. Oh well. Forget I mentioned them.

The good ole Cyclone Filter ...., Have used plenty over the years Craig! I like the 1928 Chevy ones the best!

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I am looking for the wood firewall

Frank, that is very racy-looking in a speedster kind of way!

This was my dual horn setup on the '26 runabout. Used two T horn buttons on steering column for choice of horn. :D Ford horn bracket fabricated from 3/16 aluminum flat stock.

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Watch the video by all means. Plenty of tips there. After viewing come back here with any questions.

need to place a order
please send address
tom

Vern, I'd like #3,4, & 5. I'll send you a PM/email a little later in the morning. Thanks!

Thank you all for the kind words. Still available.

Sold to Rich.

Welcome back Dave. Sorry to hear about your losses. I was wondering what happened to you. I bought a several parts from you a few years ago and then you disappeared. Glad to see that you are still alive and kicking!

When making new wooden felloe halves the stock used should be a foot longer. The ends of the curves will never be bent in a circle, so they need your be trimmed off/back so the half piece is part of a true circle. This is not quite so important if making laminated felloes, as the thin lamunates will hold the curve bette.

Allan from down under.r

Sold, pending payment. Thanks for quick response !