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I suggest visiting a sporting store or gun shop. Ask for the bore cleaning brushes, specifically 17 size or 0.172. Since the size of the pins in a 4 connector plug are 0.176 the small wire brush will work fine. If you are using a standard 7 pin connector, you can purchase a cleaning brush on line or...

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DING,DING,DING! We have a WINNER! Scott Conger the Magnificent is the Winner, winner, get a Chicken dinner.

Scott, you are amazing. Living in Denver, I was going to offer to drive to Cortez and look at it for anyone seriously interested.

Terry

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He must be hauling the mail and making good time. At that speed, you know you have to cool off the tires from time to time.

Thanks Rich. That brought a smile to my sour face.

Terry

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To be as safe as possible without completely ruining the look, I added period stop/tail lights to the body at about eye level to a following driver. I converted them to electric double filament socket/bulb. I had to add stand off blocks to keep the housings from hitting the body. Delivery tail light...

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As was stated, not supposed to have oil lamps. Nothing but headlights on the front and one electric tail or tail/stop light on the license plate bracket is the OEM stock set up. Many have chosen to add oil lamps as it has become a model T fixture completing the "look" of a T or TT that many have com...

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That is a "valve exerciser". It is used to cycle (open and close) water valves to ensure the valves will operate properly when needed. We had a modern hand held model to cycle all of the fire water valves twice a year to keep them operable and find any that had froze from rusting and needed to be re...

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I found a listing for T 1125 B Shown as a TT frame bracket in the parts books. Lang's even has them for sale. BUT, the bracket doesn't look anything like the photo you posted. It may be a tractor part? I have not found much more.

Good Luck

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If a bead breaker and/or a C-clamp doesn't succeed, I recommend a masonry (brick) chisel BLUNTED to a rounded smooth end. Do NOT use a sharp chisel unless you plan on disposing the tires. Use a C-Clamp or bead breaker to apply pressure to the bead and keep pressure applied. Use the BLUNTED brick chi...

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Matt Do both LED lights work when individually tested with 12v? Are you still getting 12v at both sockets? Do the standard bulbs still work as they did before you started with the LEDs? IF one worked to begin with and does not work now, sounds like a power supply issue in wiring, switch, fuse, batte...

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Matt, LEDs are polarity specific, as they have a positive and a negative contact. Most modern light bulbs have a diode bridge included in the bulb so the connected polarity will not affect the LED operation. Meaning, the "bulb" is NOT polarity specific even though the LED IS. Having explained that, ...

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I believe a photo might help out a lot.

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If it is a vent/p-trap problem, this procedure may be an easy test. Take plastic shrink wrap (Saran wrap) or that stick-on carpet liner stuff. Stretch it over the sink to seal the top of the sink completely. Use some tape to seal around the drain stopper actuator on the drain linkage where it enters...

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A person also does not need to worry as much about "drum" damage with fiber rope as they do with wire rope. Just ensure the rope spools evenly across each layer and does not all spool on one end of the drum to prevent line pull and amp draw issues. The two issues with the most potential for rope dam...

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The dome light switch, IF so equipped, was located in the pillar on the passenger side, between the door and rear window, about 3/4 of the way up, between the floor and roof. If you are installing a dome light in your car when it was not originally supplied, place the switch on the pillar where a pe...

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Mike, I have never seen a drive line/axle Twin High transmission. I have two engine mount Twin High transmissions. From what I have seen and have been told, the Twin High transmissions are built like a tank. It appears they were designed and built by aircraft engineers. The biggest problem seems to ...

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It appears to be an adapter from the transmission output to an auxiliary transmission input. Doesn't appear to be for the old Warfords as they were/are square on both input and output.

Good Luck,
Terry

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Ron, Very Sorry to hear of your situation. One of the easiest ways to check out a seller, is to look at how many posts he has on this web site. The posts may be in the parts, discussion, or any of the other forums. A person who posts a lot, is usually a more honest person. You might ask for referenc...

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Hi Tim, Being familiar with series/parallel starting systems and with basic wiring schematic practices, I believe there is a small mistake in the wiring diagram. I suggest you confer with your tech. Steve to ensure his specifications are correct. When drawing a schematic with different width lines, ...

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Our 1920 Center Door has no number on it anywhere other than the engine number. Our 1920 TT doesn't have any numbers other than the engine number either. I suggest you research on the MTFCA web site to find the exact location of the VIN numbering system and when it changed to numbering the frame and...

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Hello,

I use a pair of Northern Tool Ultra Tow model 58047 motorcycle chocks. Very robust, no moving parts, and will capture a Model T wheel very nicely. I really like the 3 point bolt down arrangement. https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools ... _200692637

Good Luck

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Mike, You wrote the grease spun out of the universal joint into the ball cap. Are you filling the ball cap completely with grease? IF you are, then the universal is pretty much completely immersed in a grease bath. The only grease you should have to add is to replace the amount that has leaked/worke...

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Thank You Steven
Thank You MTFCA

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Hello Steven,

I would like to purchase this package. PM Sent.

Thank You,
Terry

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I agree with the posts above: NICE Truck! It appears to be a Martin Parry body. M P also painted in green. You might search the forum for Martin Parry and or on the web for Martin Parry catalogs. We have a grain dump with a very similar bed although our cab is a little different. M P built a multitu...

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Stephen, Our late '19 - early '20 Center door had/has a steering column brace/bracket. It does not have the original dash in it so I do not know the 100% correct answer to your question. I am planning on keeping the bracket as I think it will give good support to the steering column. I will have to ...

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As Promised: First photo: Brake links AFTER being ground round on the ends. Second photo: Brake links as supplied with the cut ends. Third photo: After ground and installed. NOTE: You will be able to see the top shoe sitting down on the spring perch nut. This is as far open and it will ever go witho...

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Gentlemen, I figured out the problem. The links between the shoes and the cam are stamped/cut steel. Even with the corners clipped off, the link hits inside the cam, during rotation, and will not allow full release. I thought, at first, the upper shoe was hitting the spring perch nut but it wasn't. ...

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Scott, Thank you for the information. Mark, The total travel from full released to full engaged is about 1/2" or so on the left and 1/4" on the right. Seems to be adequate on the left but definitely NOT enough on the right. I set the linkage at Brake handle fully forward (in high gear) and the brake...

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Adrian, If that is YOUR photo, THANK YOU for posting it. I used that exact photo to remedy my problems on the driver's side and check the passenger's side, which I had backwards as well. That leaves just one alternative: Pull the right side wheel, remove the shoes, and grind down the lining a bit. I...

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Steven, Thank you, that's what I am thinking. The photo showed the top shoe link angled towards the rear of the truck connected to the top of the brake cam. The bottom shoe link angled toward the front of the truck connected to the bottom of the brake cam. I had a 50/50 chance of getting it correct ...

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I am thinking about replacing the plywood my best friend used in the TT we purchased from his estate. I have been able to find the steel bed strips, for holding down the bed floor boards, from several different vendors on line. They will not be exact replacements but they will be better than a 4 x 8...

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With the mass of knowledge on this forum, I'm sure someone has an answer for me. Our TT did not have brake shoes in the drums when we purchased it. Thanks to Tom Strickling, I have brake shoes. I put new linings on 2 pair and installed them. When I went to put the driver's side wheel back on, it wou...

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The vendors sell a version of switch that clamps on the starter solenoid cover and works well. I had to shorten the plunger end to get everything to line up.

ALSO, you might want to get this moved into the General Discussion area and out of the Parts For Sale area.

Good Luck,

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Well, we're eliminating possibilities. I suggest removing the battery from the car. Place it on the ground near enough for your test leads to reach both the battery and car. Test again. There has to be a complete circuit for current to flow and voltage to be measured. The battery has to be connected...

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Steve,

I have a T wheel puller but it isn't mint condition. I can get a photo and send or post for you if you would like. I would like to have a TT puller as I do not have one for the two TTs we have. Let me know what you would like to do.

Thank You,
Terry

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Mark, Do you live near any transmission towers? TV, Radio, Micro wave communication, Overhead high voltage power lines, and/or Cell phone ground station? Years ago, the Disney channel had a TV transmission tower near a waste water treatment plant we often were called to work at. Having a crane boom ...

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We took Betty, the TT, to a show in Lafayette, Colorado. There was good company with the '14 RPU Survivor, the 2 hp Witte hit & miss engine in Betty, and the 25 hp Witte hit & miss engine on the truck.

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Hello Don,

Are these Small drum, Large drum, or Ton Truck compatible?

Thank You.

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I purchased some 6 volt BAY15D sockets. These will take a double element (1157) standard OR LED light "bulb". These have two wires, one to each base contact and ground through the housing. You will find them in different configurations meaning, 2 ear/screw base, 1 ear/screw base, and no ear base. I ...

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Dan,

The expander links I have are 1/2-3/4" LONGER than the shackle plates. They are cut the same and appear to be the same thickness.

Terry

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My father delivered milk at one time. A BIG benefit of horse drawn versus gas powered is shown in a story my father told: He would load a delivery basket with the items needed for the next few homes or block. Then he would dismount and walk down the block delivering the products as the HORSE walked ...

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Steve, I like your idea of oil in one of the running board cans, BUT if you want to carry more gasoline, just save your quart oil bottles and fill them from the 2 gallon jugs. Then you can take however many quarts you wish. The big problem will be finding quarts on the road. Sounds like there will b...

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A person might install a washer under each castle nut to ensure the cotter pins engage properly.

Your rebuild looks good.

Good Luck

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The number under the seat is most likely a BODY number put in by the body manufacturer. Since a majority of bodies were purchased by Ford for the Ts, the manufacturers needed a way to keep track of them, so they stamped in their own numbers. These numbers have significance IF you can ID the manufact...

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Gentlemen, Thank you for your support, comments, and suggestions. I WILL post further information on the progress and results. I made the original post mostly as a Warning of the direction things appear to be progressing towards and NOT as a "I need help" subject. BUT, I sincerely appreciate all of ...

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Freighter Jim,

I DID NOT BUILD THIS TRUCK. Maybe you should ask before you accuse.

AND, there is NO Grandfather exemption.

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Thank you all for the comments and suggestions. My impression on this leans heavily towards the Inspector. It appears HE is the one who deems legal and not legal. While the statutes are considered, I believe there is MORE weight in his "opinion". So, there seem to be three ways to proceed. First, fi...

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This may well be the shape of things to come. The Colorado DMV required a VIN inspection on our Milk Truck. Appointments are required and are filled for a minimum of 6-8 weeks in advance. Yesterday I took our '27 Milk Truck Delivery for inspection yesterday. 1927 Delivery Truck.jpg I was denied/fail...

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Tadpole, As was stated, TTs were worked hard. Thus, check the spokes. It's easy to see if there are major problems since those spokes appear to be painted. Look for chipped/cracked paint - a sure sign the spokes are loose. Grab the tire at the top and push in then out. If you hear any creaking the s...

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It appears to be available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Darlenes-Silver- ... 0692491201

$21.95

Good Luck,
Terry

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He might make Helga look like a school girl comparing massages.

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Will,

Snyder's has them in their catalog. 4814E and 4815E Listed as '17-'23 for $230/pair. They are the same as the ones I have off of my Center door.

Terry

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Looking at the Price list, I find: 4814C Right All Cars 1917-1922 4815C Left All Cars 1917-1922 In some Parts Price lists, they list couplets, Torpedo, and Touring as 4814 & 4815. I did not look in all the Price list books, just 19-22. These books do not list separate for Center Doors. I'm not sayin...

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Tom,

Email sent/

Terry

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Hi Tom,

Yes, I would like to purchase 5 of them as discussed in your email. How would you like payment and where would you like it sent?

Thank You,
Terry

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Tom, I sent you a PM.

Thank You,
Terry

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Hello Scott,

Thank you so much for digging through your stuff for me. I know how hard it is trying to find something in a confined area piled knee deep to a giraffe. I sincerely appreciate your help on this. I will let you know IF I still need shoes before OCT. 1

Cheers,
Terry

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Hi Scott & Tom,

Thank you gentlemen. There is no hurry. I will be looking forward to hearing back from you.

Terry

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WTB at least 1 and up to 5 TT brake shoes. Lining condition not important.

Terry & Sharon Miller

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John,

Email Sent.

Terry Miller

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Just received my July/August Vintage Ford.

CONGRATULATIONS MISTER RICH EAGLE!!!!

Another GREAT painting making the Front/Rear covers of the current V. F, issue. I'll bet many will NOT recognize this as a NEW painting.

Cheers,
Terry

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Hi Bob,

I sincerely appreciate your time and consideration on this. I'll just order one from Lang's or Snyder's. Both great vendors. I was hoping to lighten someone's "pile" and let them have the funds to do something FUN.

Cheers,
Terry

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Hello Bob,

Thank You. If you find it let me know. If not, that's fine as well. I appreciate you taking the time to look for me.

Sincerely,
Terry

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Want To Buy an auxiliary brake adjustment link. This is the link that attaches to the welded on tab at the bottom of the brake pedal. Evidently, this link is not supplied with/in the Benet Auxiliary Brake package. I know this link is available from a reputable vendor. I will buy one there if nobody ...

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John,

That means: Ignition OFF, Choke pulled out, crank pull four times to prime the engine.

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<t>I had a similar bend in a cross member. I took the biggest crescent (adjustable wrench set) with the deepest jaws I could find and started at one end. Close the jaws until they just fit over the metal. Bend a little, move over a bit, bend a little, move over a bit, bend a little, ETC. In less tha...

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Thank You Tim.

Checked the Can Crusher TT today. Yep, BOTH were loose. RIght one about 5/8 turn and Left one about 3/8 turn.

Had you not posted, I would have never checked since I thought my late best friend would have torqued them properly. AND, never thought they would/could loosen.

Terry

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Hank,

Thank you for all you have done for Sharon and myself. I appreciate all the time and consideration you have given me. I, for one, will seriously miss you.

I wish you sunny days and fair winds. Enjoy all you can.

Good Luck,
Terry & Sharon Miller

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Hi Tim, I just measured our delivery truck (on a car frame) at 67" outside of fender to outside of fender in the FRONT. Keep in mind YOU still need to be able to get in and out of the vehicle INSIDE the trailer, and get OUT of the trailer. The first trailer we purchased was only 12' long. It had a p...

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Tim, Welcome to the club. ONE word of CAUTION: Check the HEIGHT. Most enclosed trailers are not tall enough for a model T with a cab. So, accurately check the height of your depot hack and the height of the DOOR JAMB to ensure you will be able to get the truck in and out without damage. Been there, ...

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Tom, Also, on the bottom of the axle where the wishbone and nut will seat, make sure it's flat. Grind a little to make it flat at that spot only and do not go so far as to let the nut properly reach the cotter pin hole. You do NOT want to compromise the strength of the axle. Reduce the height of the...

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This morning, the link worked just fine. Mr. Brandi Thank you for posting that beautiful truck link. I remember this truck being for sale years ago. The date on the bottom of the ad is 2020. Do you know if this truck is still for sale? I expect it sold long ago although, at the time I thought the as...

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Anyone Else having problems with the link Frank posted above. I can't get through, just keep getting Timed Out Message. I'll try again later.

Terry

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A small contribution: I have been working on a new to us (10 year old) 18' car hauler trailer we bought for Betty and Friends. It has spent it's life on a farm and it shows. The list of project completed: 1. Removed the aluminum fenders as they need broken welds re-welded or more likely we will repl...

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Dwight, These will be general comments for you to consider. In an emergency, most people will mash the brake pedal while holding the steering wheel with both hands for control. Doing this will set Rocky Mountain, AC, or other external auxiliary brakes. If a person has to release the steering wheel t...

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David, The Bendix cover is a real pain to deal with in the vehicle. Adding more things to the cover is going to make the work even harder. I am in the same position as you and am still considering other options. One being the switch mounting to the inspection cover. The other is to mount the switch ...

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Are you considering hiding it? In order to prevent theft or random people playing with it, not to mention keeping a good charge in the battery and preventing any damage from random short circuits, I prefer to hide the switch but keep it in a readily accessible location. The manufacturers recommend p...

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Gene,

I sent an email concerning your request.

Terry & Sharon Miller

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Craig,

They still do have series/parallel switches. Although some of the more modern set ups do it electronically instead of with an old contact type switch.

Cheers,
Terry

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Jesse, For 12 volts you need to wire the batteries in SERIES. Wiring them in parallel will give you 6 volts but twice the amperage or battery life (amp/hours). Wiring positive to negative and using the not connected negative and positive posts will give you 12 volts at the original amp/hour rating. ...

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George,

Did you look for a copper washer? If you are unable to find a proper fit, make your own out of copper sheet. The only critical dimension is the inside diameter hole so it fits properly on the drain plug.

Good Luck,
Terry

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Steve,

If you hadn't posted this and told everybody - NOBODY would have ever known since you did such a good job. Painted over, it would look like a factory installation.

Nice Work My Friend!

Cheers,
Terry

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Hello Wayne, I am using a Harbor Freight winch as well, although mine is a larger size. REMEMBER: the weight rating on the winch is with a 2 part line set up. This means you have to use a snatch block. 2 part means the cable comes off the winch to the item being winched, though a device with a cable...

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Buyer BEWARE Mac's used to be a good company. They provided good service, good parts, and proper shipping. THEN, Eckler's bought Mac's. That's when the package started downhill. I have personal experience with this/these company(ies). Parts were ordered from Mac's. The order was delivered late, inco...

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Hey, George,

What do you mean: SOMETIMES?

AMEN!

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We have 4 of them. You WILL be happy with Tim's work. He will make sure you get the right model for the shape of tank you have. We have 1 square, 1 oval, and 2 round. They work great.

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Dave,

I was unable to see any of the photos or the attachment. Sorry I'm not more help.

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I spent 1 1/2 days cleaning up glue squeeze out off the inside of the roof that my late friend put on his (now our) C-cab TT. Found loose contacts in the starter switch and refurbished the switch. I installed a battery cut off switch. Spent a day rebuilding the piston oiler on the Witte hit & miss e...

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Jonah, Like everything else, MMO has it's place and places where it should not be. Many here use it and many here loathe it. You WILL get both of their opinions since you have asked. I have used MMO for many years although I have not used it on our Ts......yet. I may if I find it would be the best o...

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Peter,

Could you please post the new numbers OR confirm the new ones are the same numbers as the old ones? I'm sure it would help some of us when we need parts.

Thank You

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Matt, I am sending an email now.

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I have found references to the weight being as light as 1395 to 1543. When we towed ours, it sure seemed heavier than that. I agree with Humblej at or near the 1900 lb amount. The only way to know for sure is to take it to a scale and weigh it. I think the price is less than $15 the last time I scal...

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It might be good for new recruits and entertaining for others to hear the seasoned among us, relate what SIZE (amperage) fuses to use in the previously mentioned/shown fuse holder.

Let the debate begin......

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I found these and really enjoyed the video, operations, and expertise!

http://www.modelt-tips.com/

Good Luck,
Terry

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Hello Bryan, I agree with the guys, it would be great to find a locksmith that could help you out. BUT, I would suggest you put a Master Power Switch hidden somewhere so you could turn OFF all the power, as in a battery disconnect switch. Not only would you prevent tampering to some extent, but you ...

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Hi Again, I do not know what that fiber material was made out of originally. I believe it was just for looks and to reduce/prevent squeaking. If you need to replace it, a piece of an old leather belt should work. Otherwise, if it's in relatively good condition, I wouldn't mess with it unless I absol...

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Hi Bruce, I believe that wire will be a serious hazard and could ground out causing whatever you might put on it to melt and maybe catch fire. I agree with Pat, the wire needs to be replaced. I have had one of these types of lights apart. That doesn't mean it will be the same as yours but this might...

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Bruce,

I am not seeing what item/location you are asking about. I see a steering column, switch/ammeter, and speedometer with the dash light above it. Sorry, I must not be seeing the problem.

After taking a longer look, are you talking about the kick panel to the left of the driver's foot?

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