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by A Whiteman
Fri May 19, 2023 7:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Felt Crank seal
Replies: 12
Views: 970

Re: Felt Crank seal

I use the Model A rope seal on all my T's, much better than felt
Same, no issues with this either.
by A Whiteman
Fri May 19, 2023 6:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T bread delivery in France circa 1930's
Replies: 13
Views: 1099

Re: Model T bread delivery in France circa 1930's

That does indeed look very much like a typical English delivery van body.
by A Whiteman
Thu May 18, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T bread delivery in France circa 1930's
Replies: 13
Views: 1099

Re: Model T bread delivery in France circa 1930's

One thing leads to another and at the end of my 'rabbit hole' I found an early French Military Ambulance (not in the slightest T related but it is French and Luke started off with a French theme to this thread so ... :-)
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by A Whiteman
Wed May 17, 2023 5:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: mystery part
Replies: 23
Views: 2080

Re: mystery part

I did an article on the different brackets for our club magazine over 40 years ago and the only bracket that was noted was this particular one. Hi Peter, can you repost it here? I would be interested to read that. Will have a snoop in the parts box for the other brackets. Given the variation I have...
by A Whiteman
Wed May 17, 2023 5:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: DIY Coil Rebuilding
Replies: 46
Views: 2502

Re: DIY Coil Rebuilding

Given the coils you supplied for adjustment I'm not surprised there wasn't a lot of difference!
SSHHHH don't tell them all the laundry ;-)
by A Whiteman
Tue May 16, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: mystery part
Replies: 23
Views: 2080

Re: mystery part

I need a car RHD bracket.
PM sent Donnie
by A Whiteman
Tue May 16, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: mystery part
Replies: 23
Views: 2080

Re: mystery part

Interesting indeed. I can only comment on the RHD truck. Indeed the TT has a different steering bracket with different dimensions to a car one with more reinforcing gusset, however, the ones I have seen before do not have the extra boss in them. That may be just a Canadian thing? (Car p/n: 3539-B or...
by A Whiteman
Tue May 16, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: DIY Coil Rebuilding
Replies: 46
Views: 2502

Re: DIY Coil Rebuilding

Go for it Tom - I did. I didn't have the fancy stuff either, and guess what! My car still ran* and kept up with any other club cars. Have a go - its is not really that hard to do, the adjustment (despite the technical views otherwise) can be done. Maybe not 'perfectly' but enough to get you going......
by A Whiteman
Tue May 16, 2023 5:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: mystery part
Replies: 23
Views: 2080

Re: mystery part

Is it for a right hand drive TT?
No, its not.

That extra bracket almost looks like it was welded on to the casting?
by A Whiteman
Mon May 15, 2023 2:49 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 325780

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Truck.jpg
by A Whiteman
Mon May 15, 2023 2:46 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 325780

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Truck.jpg
by A Whiteman
Mon May 15, 2023 2:45 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 325780

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

A Serious bit of kit to build a serious dam....

Truck.jpg
by A Whiteman
Wed May 03, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Axle Bearing Sleeve dims?
Replies: 8
Views: 778

Re: TT Axle Bearing Sleeve dims?

Hi Mike, Yes, it is a full 'wrap' but with the ends cut in a chevron to match shape of the sleeve, just a shade shorter. As the shim goes right around the gap it closes is twice the thickness of the shim. It is also the full length (or width?) of the sleeve as well. Rear Axle Hyatt Sleeve (shim posi...
by A Whiteman
Tue May 02, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What am I missing?
Replies: 8
Views: 871

Re: What am I missing?

OOh it does sound pretty neat :-)
by A Whiteman
Tue May 02, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Axle Bearing Sleeve dims?
Replies: 8
Views: 778

Re: TT Axle Bearing Sleeve dims?

Mike, when installing a shim (once you have the right size) make sure you have a hole punched in the shim to match up with the grease hole on the sleeve (or you won't be able to grease the bearing later). I clamp large 'jubilee' clips (hose clamps) around the shim and sleeve to squeeze them down and...
by A Whiteman
Tue May 02, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Axle Bearing Sleeve dims?
Replies: 8
Views: 778

Re: TT Axle Bearing Sleeve dims?

Replacement sleeves are pretty much junk, they wear faster than the seat of your pants sliding down a rock scree. My advice is DON'T use the new dealer sleeves but where possible use the 'best' old ones you can find. The shim goes between the sleeve and the axle housing and remember that the shim is...
by A Whiteman
Tue May 02, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What am I missing?
Replies: 8
Views: 871

Re: What am I missing?

Looks pretty much 'in the ball park' to me. On the road you will find certain gear combinations are 'good' and some you will avoid. Not sure why, but I find some work and some don't depending on the road and I guess the 'fettle' of the engine. It is fun sometimes to work up the ratios like a semi, m...
by A Whiteman
Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Foreign health care?
Replies: 18
Views: 1596

Re: Foreign health care?

Well it is my understanding that Fair enough, I can understand that. I can only base my view on what I experience actually living in such environments with "Free" heath care (three different countries with various "Free" systems). What I (and my family) have experienced is, thankfully, not like the...
by A Whiteman
Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:41 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Foreign health care?
Replies: 18
Views: 1596

Re: Foreign health care?

"Free" stuff is never free.
It is underwritten by the xxxxxx taxation of thrift, hard work, and healthy living.
As are the Police, fire, motorways, .....
by A Whiteman
Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Foreign health care?
Replies: 18
Views: 1596

Re: Foreign health care?

So if you live in another country, what's your experience? - very good, wide cover and high standard. Only partially covers dental. Is your health system a good one? yes, always something to complain about, but overall is very good. Do you wish your country had the American system? "No way Jose..." ...
by A Whiteman
Mon Apr 17, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: According oil level indicator.
Replies: 5
Views: 1058

Re: According oil level indicator.

Other oil level accessories can be seen in the gallery section:
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/galler ... ?sk=n&sd=a
by A Whiteman
Sat Apr 01, 2023 3:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT diff. capacity
Replies: 2
Views: 571

Re: TT diff. capacity

Until it just starts coming out the filler hole.
by A Whiteman
Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tennessee Mort and the Model T
Replies: 9
Views: 1021

Re: Tennessee Mort and the Model T

Thank you.

I had a good laugh indeed :-)

Old Mort certainly has a good ear !

I have added the link to our video section of the Gallery - why? because it was too good to lose !

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/302
by A Whiteman
Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hydraulic stabilizer on front axle
Replies: 25
Views: 1804

Re: Hydraulic stabilizer on front axle

a very tight front end
might be an issue if it is 'very' tight?
by A Whiteman
Sun Mar 26, 2023 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leaking Radiator Petcock
Replies: 7
Views: 651

Re: Leaking Radiator Petcock

In the states, there is no nut to add tension, just a cotter pinned spring. Good point :-) I have a mix of Ford and Morris cars (Canadian and UK), easily mix them up... but the theory is much the same. Use a socket the handle fits in & use a drill motor to turn it. There is a heavy valve grease tha...
by A Whiteman
Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leaking Radiator Petcock
Replies: 7
Views: 651

Re: Leaking Radiator Petcock

If 'loose' in the valve: Try removing the petcock from the radiator, dismantle it carefully, and clean it thoroughly to free up moving parts. Sometimes it is just 'sticky' and the spring is not strong enough to seat the tap properly. You may just need to tighten the nut to increase pressure on the s...
by A Whiteman
Fri Mar 17, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New clincher rims from “Vintage rims “ in Australia.
Replies: 6
Views: 930

Re: New clincher rims from “Vintage rims “ in Australia.

I have in the past told of the vintage rim company in Christchurch New Zealand. They used to sell rims through most of the dealers in the US. This firm has sadly closed now and I believe the equipment for production was sold to a firm in the Isle of Man, UK. Glad to hear we still have the Aust compa...
by A Whiteman
Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell Part #?
Replies: 9
Views: 981

Re: Ruckstell Part #?

Or more likely the draftsman making the parts catalogue used the wrong number and no one checked....

Once it was published it was too embarrassing to say it was an error?

an interesting side note of history :-)
by A Whiteman
Thu Mar 09, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Who's that in the photo?
Replies: 64
Views: 6435

Re: Who's that in the photo?

I seem to be in the minority of the 'beardless ones' :-)
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by A Whiteman
Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:18 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 325780

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Bringing in the fruit harvest 1920, Hastings, New Zealand

Model TTs and 2 Chevys??

Fruit.jpg

And the fruit went out the other side of the siding shed:
Fruit1.jpg
by A Whiteman
Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:11 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Just found out that New Zealand does not allow checks anymore
Replies: 7
Views: 1051

Re: Just found out that New Zealand does not allow checks anymore

You can joke about it, but losing cheques (NZ spelling) was a big deal for locals, especially older folk used to this method of paying. Younger folk were not so affected as they didn't tend to use them. Due to fraud, retailers are not that sad to see them go overall. On the other hand we do have a f...
by A Whiteman
Tue Mar 07, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Truck Steering Gear Bracket
Replies: 10
Views: 877

Re: TT Truck Steering Gear Bracket

Mike, you can figure out the size from the frame and bracket dimensions then make your own with some hardwood. Remember to chamfer the inner corners to fit the bend of the frame rail.

All the best.
by A Whiteman
Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

The last tricycle is a Long from about 1880. Now for the source of these interesting early cars: A book put out by the Smithsonian in 1957 titled 'Automobiles and Motorcycles in the U. S. National Museum' There is an interesting bit in this book on the early Fords and the T as well. It can be found ...
by A Whiteman
Thu Mar 02, 2023 2:18 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

Indeed, a 1902 Franklin.

Heading back to three wheels we have:
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by A Whiteman
Wed Mar 01, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

Wow, some great pictures coming out of the wood work!

My last car was a Kelsey-Tilney from 1899.

And today:

car2.jpg
by A Whiteman
Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:22 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

That is a great workshop picture.

Today's car is:
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by A Whiteman
Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting engine splash pans
Replies: 108
Views: 6330

Re: Mounting engine splash pans

ever work on a project and find you have parts left over?

Umm.... maybe ....
by A Whiteman
Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mounting engine splash pans
Replies: 108
Views: 6330

Re: Mounting engine splash pans

Why not bend some spare wrenches to lie flat? I can think of places where a flat wrench taped on the blind end would be a good backup. Yes indeed. You can also use the 'open' end of the wrench which is usually flat. Cutting a spanner off with a short handle is useful too, as is grinding down a wren...
by A Whiteman
Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

A Knox it is, from 1899.


Today:

car.jpg
by A Whiteman
Sat Feb 25, 2023 3:26 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

Yes, this really was a car made in the USA. It is a 'Balzer' from 1894. The radial engine is the thing of note here.

Today's car is:

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by A Whiteman
Sat Feb 25, 2023 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What really made the Model T so Popular?
Replies: 52
Views: 3709

Re: What really made the Model T so Popular?

What made model Ts popular?

Horses.

Plain and simple........
by A Whiteman
Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tachometer drive on Model T
Replies: 26
Views: 3168

Re: Tachometer drive on Model T

Here is another option using a home made drive:
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by A Whiteman
Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

Ahhh same book eh :-)

Yes it is a Columbia. This particular car was used by the same owner (a doctor) from new until 1931!

Now for something different:
car.jpg
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by A Whiteman
Thu Feb 23, 2023 1:36 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

A thought did strike me, this may be the rear end of a buggy, which is why no obvious attachment points for the shafts are there? Well, it is fun to look at see what we can :-)


Yes, it was a White 1901.

How about this one:
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by A Whiteman
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

How about this one (spotted in the TT Accessory post in main forum): No shafts or obvious place to fit them, so not a buggy, I am thinking it is an early car?
TT valve 1.jpg
by A Whiteman
Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Most Unique Model TT accessory ever made?
Replies: 8
Views: 1188

Re: Most Unique Model TT accessory ever made?

For those following the 'Early American Cards' off topic thread - what do you suppose the car is hidden top right?
TT valve 1.jpg
by A Whiteman
Tue Feb 21, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

My last post was indeed an early Franklin, a 1902 model. While you ponder Jerry's post here is another to think upon as well:
Car.jpg
by A Whiteman
Tue Feb 21, 2023 1:50 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

That was indeed a 1903 Winton, claimed to be the first automobile to trip across the US under its own power.


How about the following car:
Car.jpg
by A Whiteman
Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:52 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

Ohh you guys are good. Yes indeed its a Simplex from 1912.

Next please:

Car.jpg
by A Whiteman
Sun Feb 19, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

That was indeed the race winning Duryea in Chicago November 28, 1895.

Today's car would be a bit younger, but maybe not as much as you might think ..... :
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by A Whiteman
Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

Today's car is:
Car.jpg
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by A Whiteman
Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:32 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

Bulls eye.
Lucius also built a steam powered bike:

Bike.jpg
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by A Whiteman
Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:40 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

Oh pretty sharp!

Correct, the Roper with the Ford connection being its display in the museum.

OK, the next car is (and any guess at the date?):
Car3.jpg
by A Whiteman
Fri Feb 17, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Re: Early US Made Cars - What Are They

Yes, that was the Seldon car.

OK, how about this car? (has a Ford connection too)

Car2.jpg
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by A Whiteman
Fri Feb 17, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?
Replies: 68
Views: 5350

Early US Made Cars - What Are They? Can you Tell?

Can you identify these cars? The first one out should not be too hard ..... After all it is/was VERY famous and controversial! Car1.jpg !!EDIT!! Now that the post has been up for a while, WHERE DID THE PICTURES COME FROM? The source of these interesting early cars is a book put out by the Smithsonia...
by A Whiteman
Thu Feb 16, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Pedal Cars
Replies: 5
Views: 1140

Re: Pedal Cars

Thanks Eric - to think I live here and did not know the ODT was linked to our local newspaper!

St's aluminium panel work on his Dusenberg and its wooden boat tail are works of art in themselves.

Cheers
Adrian
by A Whiteman
Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:58 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Pedal Cars
Replies: 5
Views: 1140

Re: Pedal Cars

I could not find a picture, but Stu's 1930's Miller front wheel drive racer was a work of art too. It came complete with working front wheel drive :-)
by A Whiteman
Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Pedal Cars
Replies: 5
Views: 1140

Pedal Cars

I wanted to share the following article in the local newspaper with you. Stu's work is fabulous using everything from old pianos (great wood), bean tins to teapot lids, his motto is to find junk or pay as little as possible: They come complete with gearboxes and some have moving engines. Radiators a...
by A Whiteman
Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Are motor number nessary for registration?
Replies: 25
Views: 2272

Re: Are motor number nessary for registration?

In New Zealand they take whatever number they can see as a base, engine or frame. Then assign a new 'VIN" using the international standards. That means a tag is riveted (screws not allowed) to the car. The good news is that there is latitude in placing the VIN so it can be on bodywork or frame and l...
by A Whiteman
Tue Feb 14, 2023 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with a key rack
Replies: 5
Views: 906

Re: Help with a key rack

There are a few different styles out there:

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/image/2939
by A Whiteman
Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shifting the Ruckstell at a Standstill?
Replies: 47
Views: 4299

Re: Shifting the Ruckstell at a Standstill?

The sliding clutch gear (the thing you are looking at in the hole) slides towards the passenger side to engage the underdrive, to drivers side to disengage.
Or the other way around for RIGHT Hand Drive cars ;-)
by A Whiteman
Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFC of New Zealand 30th Anniversary Rally
Replies: 1
Views: 434

MTFC of New Zealand 30th Anniversary Rally

The Model T Ford Club of New Zealand's 30th anniversary rally is currently underway in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island. Great time being had by all :-) The following is from the Otago Daily Times front page for ODT002.jpg ODT004.jpg You can see video at: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/the...
by A Whiteman
Thu Feb 09, 2023 2:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tinting Linseed Oil
Replies: 30
Views: 3955

Re: Tinting Linseed Oil

Well,,,,, I used a water based bitumen sealant (like the one used to seal ponds) over washed dried canvas on the roof of my TT.

Repels water well. Nearly gassed me in the garage when putting it on :-(

Does not last forever and has re-coat about 12 years.

Works for me, so I guess it worked!
by A Whiteman
Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Shifting the Ruckstell at a Standstill?
Replies: 47
Views: 4299

Re: Shifting the Ruckstell at a Standstill?

First step would be to remove the shift lock from the axle. Dig into that as it is probably where the issue lies...... If the lever does not flip over then it must be jammed, possibly a broken spring. Buy the MTFCA service manual on the Ruckstell (available on line from the Museum shop). Is a very g...
by A Whiteman
Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Soldering a T gas tank
Replies: 26
Views: 2086

Re: Soldering a T gas tank

So to summarize? DON'T use a flame UNLESS you have purged and cleaned the tank thoroughly. DON'T use a flame if you are not really sure what you are doing. (And yes, exploding tanks are not just things in social media but they really really do happen to people we know. Probably because they did not ...
by A Whiteman
Wed Feb 08, 2023 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell Terminology
Replies: 15
Views: 1821

Re: Ruckstell Terminology

Thanks Harold, good idea. Let's have a look at the attached document to see what Ruckstell themselves said in the operating instructions: Ruckstel operating instructions.pdf As can be read - you are either in 'Ruckstell' (a lower ratio gear) or 'Ford' (normal Ford gearing). What can confuse folk is ...
by A Whiteman
Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stevens Timing Tool
Replies: 5
Views: 778

Stevens Timing Tool

Has anyone seem one of these or have them in their collections? It looks useful, but did it actually work? I would think NOT to use this when the engine is running as the little ball would be a blur to see I guess. But could be a bonus when turning over slowly as that would show both TDC and spark f...
by A Whiteman
Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Progress
Replies: 56
Views: 11379

Re: TT Progress

I’m pretty sure there was about 2 quarts of sludged gear oil in the tubes
Was that all ;-)

Keep up the good work there
by A Whiteman
Sun Jan 29, 2023 2:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windows
Replies: 11
Views: 1235

Re: Windows

Not sure how it works in the US, here in New Zealand a local general glazier made the screens up then sent them out to be hardened, they came back with 'safety glass' markings and all ready to go. General glaziers do safety glass regularly for architectural features, houses, fences etc so this is no...
by A Whiteman
Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Where is Everybody?????
Replies: 23
Views: 2301

Re: Where is Everybody?????

A Whiteman and 19 guests
by A Whiteman
Fri Jan 27, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Video Links in Gallery Section
Replies: 2
Views: 461

Re: Video Links in Gallery Section

Hi Mark,

I did consider that, but there are a lot so instead the website was linked. I have edited the link now to the YouTube 'Channel' page and you can access each video from there.

Cheers
Adrian
by A Whiteman
Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WW1 Ambulances
Replies: 3
Views: 596

Re: WW1 Ambulances

The chapter that this picture came from followed a wounded 'Tommy' from when he was hurt stage by stage through until he reached England. A very interesting description of the process. As such much of the detail was not given as to locations, just generic areas (i.e. 'the Somme'). Transport went fro...
by A Whiteman
Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WW1 Ambulances
Replies: 3
Views: 596

WW1 Ambulances

The latest 'T' picture from the illustrated history of WW1 I have been wading through (more volumes still to read through yet).

Here we see a gathering of British T Ambulances, possibly newly delivered to the front?
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by A Whiteman
Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Radioactive spark plugs
Replies: 9
Views: 1181

Re: Radioactive spark plugs

Check out other spark plugs and spark intensifiers in our Gallery Section: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/galler ... ?sk=n&sd=a

Plugs and things start at about page 25 of the section.
by A Whiteman
Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Video Links in Gallery Section
Replies: 2
Views: 461

Video Links in Gallery Section

I have added a link to Darren's car in our Video Link section of the gallery: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/302 Also added is a link to a simple tear down of a T engine and Transmission designed for the layman to explain how it works. We don't have copies of the videos on our site, ...
by A Whiteman
Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The Rarest Model T Ever! ??? On you tube
Replies: 15
Views: 1893

Re: The Rarest Model T Ever! ??? On you tube

Well Done :-)

An enjoyable 20minutes, and overall I think a good job in presenting the T. I liked the light hearted tone, if I didn't have a T it almost makes me go and find one ;-)

Nice to 'meet you' Darren, and it seems you had a ball doing the video too :-)

Cheers
Adrian
by A Whiteman
Tue Jan 24, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT at the movies
Replies: 1
Views: 415

TT at the movies

I found a (brief) view of a TT Bus near the start of the following movie "Hello Mr Porter" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y301FwN1ymw&t=15s
Does make an odd sound ;-)
by A Whiteman
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Midwinter Model T Clinic
Replies: 7
Views: 980

Re: Midwinter Model T Clinic

Are the presentations recorded? Those of us from far away may be interested in seeing them.

Thanks for the pictures,

Adrian
by A Whiteman
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Overloads?
Replies: 6
Views: 759

Re: TT Overloads?

Now that would make a nice talking point on your TT.
Go for it! I would seriously try to outbid you if I was in the USA :-)
by A Whiteman
Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2-cyl T engine with clever governor
Replies: 4
Views: 664

Re: 2-cyl T engine with clever governor

Thanks for showing this Rich. It must have taken a bit of 'fiddling' to get the weights just right ;-)
by A Whiteman
Tue Jan 17, 2023 2:24 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: How do you protect your woodwork?
Replies: 6
Views: 994

Re: How do you protect your woodwork?

Great find Kevin,

Probably just use furniture polish. I assume she will remain garaged and not be left outside, so the exposure would be limited.
by A Whiteman
Tue Jan 17, 2023 2:22 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Pull start for a Model T
Replies: 16
Views: 2229

Re: Pull start for a Model T

At the end of my right arm.... (sorry I could not resist ;-) )
by A Whiteman
Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Some Other Plugs
Replies: 13
Views: 1778

Re: Some Other Plugs

Thanks Steve, there are lots of interesting plugs out there.

Anyone interested have a look at the gallery section: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/galler ... ?sk=n&sd=a
Scroll to page bottom, then following pages for a selection of plugs.

Cheers
Adrian
by A Whiteman
Sun Jan 15, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....
Replies: 26
Views: 2688

Re: Something one doesn't see everyday - 1905 four cylinder Ford with her clothes off....

The engine looks a somewhat like an early Cadillac
Didn't Henry design the early Cadillacs too?
by A Whiteman
Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improve your car, go stock.
Replies: 8
Views: 1259

Re: Improve your car, go stock.

'Two Thumbs Up"

Cheers
Adrian
by A Whiteman
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Good Model T Names
Replies: 65
Views: 4122

Re: Good Model T Names

My TT truck is called "Albert".
Well, a lady should not be doing heavy lifting so it had to be a man! (sorry I am not 'woken' up)

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by A Whiteman
Sun Jan 01, 2023 2:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Truckford Video
Replies: 6
Views: 1005

Re: Truckford Video

Yes that is an interesting film, it is linked on our site video section:
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/302
by A Whiteman
Sun Dec 25, 2022 5:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your Model T in December?
Replies: 67
Views: 6451

Re: What have you done to your Model T in December?

Thanks for the suggestions and ideas. Yes, I have had experienced driving with one cylinder out, timing askew and coils not working. This is not like those experiences. Luke has kindly used my coils for testing as part of his timer project, and another friend has run them through an old hand crank t...
by A Whiteman
Sat Dec 24, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your Model T in December?
Replies: 67
Views: 6451

Re: What have you done to your Model T in December?

I took the roadster for a spin, I think I was lucky to get home. She gradually started shaking until it was barely drivable. Fires on all 4 and shakes at all speeds. Vibrates even when stationary .... Methinks an issue in the flywheel or transmission .... It will have to wait for March next year bef...
by A Whiteman
Wed Dec 21, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Musou black
Replies: 1
Views: 534

Re: Musou black

Black! I suspect that is a 'flat' black paint, which is a little 'furry' to the feel. There is another name for the almost velvety finish - a paint expert may be able to 'chip in' with that ;-) It has no gloss element at all which gives it the 'extra black' appearance. Usually that style paint is fr...
by A Whiteman
Wed Dec 21, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Old Wives Tales
Replies: 52
Views: 3706

Re: Model T Old Wives Tales

All good points. As to asking a common question... The very fact that a common question is asked, demonstrates that the questioner is most likely unaware that it's a common question and therefore can't be blamed for not knowing to "look it up" or research it because it's been asnwered 10 dozen time...
by A Whiteman
Mon Dec 19, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Straightening Emergency Brake lever
Replies: 16
Views: 1531

Re: Straightening Emergency Brake lever

The correction method may vary according to where the lever is bent. I'd bend it cold, using two large crescent wrenches. Close one around the lever adjacent to the bend. Close the second wrench over the first so that it is at right angles to the bend you need, and haul away. These two wrenches mak...
by A Whiteman
Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Does the axle get bushings where the wishbone and spindles go in?
Replies: 12
Views: 1240

Re: Does the axle get bushings where the wishbone and spindles go in?

Once you have sorted the axle, then work through the whole steering system as well. 'Wobble' can come from worn drag link bushes, tie-rod bushes and even steering box bushes. Slop in each soon add up to a lot of slop when driving.
by A Whiteman
Sun Dec 18, 2022 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Paint/Patina advice
Replies: 5
Views: 1039

Re: Original Paint/Patina advice

Hi Joshua, Well, I am biased towards keeping the original patina as much as possible. Its only original once ;-) Rubbing down with oil is not a bad idea - it works, but needs regular application. Perhaps use a phosphate based rust treatment for the bare metal. There are many brands, and I do not kno...
by A Whiteman
Thu Dec 15, 2022 4:25 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Where is Everybody?????
Replies: 23
Views: 2301

Re: Where is Everybody?????

When I looked there was A Whiteman, 1 bot (!) and 11 guests...
by A Whiteman
Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: drag link fix
Replies: 5
Views: 859

Re: drag link fix

I think you will need to do a new post...
by A Whiteman
Tue Dec 13, 2022 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aftermarket Accessories Gallery now 900 entries
Replies: 5
Views: 834

Re: Aftermarket Accessories Gallery now 900 entries

I have added a link Jay, and anymore items we could add to the "JAY COLLECTION" entries?

Merry Christmas all,

Adrian
by A Whiteman
Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aftermarket Accessories Gallery now 900 entries
Replies: 5
Views: 834

Aftermarket Accessories Gallery now 900 entries

Yes, I made it to 900 entries :-) link: https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/album/75 The gallery has room for 1 picture per item. I use the old PC 'Paint' program to make one picture from several photos so several views are visible. I find that old program is easier and quicker to get the resul...
by A Whiteman
Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help with a gas gauge question
Replies: 8
Views: 1006

Re: Help with a gas gauge question

Hi Jerry, Thank you for posting your question. To summarise the above comments: the gauge is for a Ford Model T car between 1909 and 1925. (At that time a 'Ford' car meant Ford Model T). It will fit any model of the Model T, as they all used the same gas oval gas tank (very early cars used a 'round ...