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by Luke
Tue May 23, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help needed in chasing 30 year old Ghosts
Replies: 69
Views: 7699

Re: Help needed in chasing 30 year old Ghosts

Erik, Norm has some good points. I'd just like to make a couple of comments from several thousand miles away and as someone who has no particular knowledge of this engine, but is well versed in fundamentals :geek: . (1) I looked at the video. As I understand it this motor was designed to be run hard...
by Luke
Thu May 18, 2023 5:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: License and registration please!
Replies: 14
Views: 1653

Re: License and registration please!

Do New Zealanders go in for personalized tags? From an article I read, the state of Virginia is top on the list for people who opt for them. Yes, there seem to be quite a few vehicles so adorned. I don't get it really, here it costs quite a lot of money to have a personal plate (can be in the $1000...
by Luke
Thu May 18, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T bread delivery in France circa 1930's
Replies: 13
Views: 1098

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

Thanks Rich, Yes, that's the site I referenced and from which the above photo came from, fascinating isn't it? There were one or two other early transports, and a kid in a vintage pedal car, but the only identifiable véhicule automobile was the T. It'd be interesting to know how many were imported i...
by Luke
Wed May 17, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: License and registration please!
Replies: 14
Views: 1653

Re: License and registration please!

5 WoodenWheels wrote:
Wed May 17, 2023 6:02 pm
...I saw one with an obviously French owner who'd personalized the plates. I forget now what it spelled out, but the Motor Vehicle people probably wouldn't have approved it if they'd known what it meant! ...
At a guess M3RD3-B01T3, or worse? ;)
by Luke
Wed May 17, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T bread delivery in France circa 1930's
Replies: 13
Views: 1098

Model T bread delivery in France circa 1930's

I'd been quite taken with the photograph Gerrit commented on in this thread: https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=36467&p=282492#p282492 and set out to try and see if I could find out where and when it was set. Unfortunately I've not been especially successful, however a reasonably exten...
by Luke
Wed May 17, 2023 4:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: License and registration please!
Replies: 14
Views: 1653

Re: License and registration please!

J'aime la deuxième photo, petite famille devant la boulangerie. Just dusting off my rusty French. Gerrit I was quite taken by that photo, pity there's no apparent source for it. Despite that, and from various sites on French number plates (and a paper, Une petite histoire des plaques d’immatriculat...
by Luke
Tue May 16, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: DIY Coil Rebuilding
Replies: 46
Views: 2502

Re: DIY Coil Rebuilding

... (* Later I had my coils checked and adjusted 'properly', but honestly, I hardly noticed any major performance change. Maybe I am just a slow learner.) Given the coils you supplied for adjustment I'm not surprised there wasn't a lot of difference! Most of them were so stuffed it was impossible t...
by Luke
Thu May 04, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: A Famous First
Replies: 18
Views: 1836

Re: A Famous First (Updated)

Wayne, Rich, In my view that image is suspect (the one posted on the 27th). It has been modified by someone using a later version of Adobe Photoshop and there are aspects of it that don't 'gel' (rear mudguard, 'Ford' sign on bonnet for example). If one could track down an original, if there is such ...
by Luke
Thu May 04, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old photo? Or not?
Replies: 54
Views: 3666

Re: Old photo? Or not?

Steve,

Your image isn't particularly high resolution to start with but FWIW I 'fixed' a couple of those 'details', unfortunately I managed to rip the photo while I was doing it, sorry (I did glue it back together, more or less :), here's the result:

Steve_J_T_retouch.JPG
by Luke
Mon May 01, 2023 11:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old photo? Or not?
Replies: 54
Views: 3666

Re: Old photo? Or not?

Probably gave it a little too much noise, but....

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by Luke
Wed Apr 26, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Adjusting a trembler coil before 1908
Replies: 12
Views: 1074

Re: Adjusting a trembler coil before 1908

Since early coils had absolutely no control over double sparking, there really wasn't a need to make the HCCT adaptable to earlier coils. Exactly why a HCCT was pointless. John, I've occasionally pondered over possible differing response characteristics of early moving coil meters when operated out...
by Luke
Wed Apr 26, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Water Pump Installation Instructions
Replies: 42
Views: 2496

Re: Water Pump Installation Instructions

Just checked one of the 6v fans. 6/7.5 amps. so a fully charged 100 Ah battery with light on totally 13 amps hour run for about 7hrs Only if you want to ruin your battery! To ensure a reasonable life Pb cells should not be discharged to more than about 70% of their nominal capacity, thus in your ex...
by Luke
Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A methodology for testing magneto coils and magnets
Replies: 4
Views: 592

Re: A methodology for testing magneto coils and magnets

I meant to add in my first post that for those without an oscilloscope you could simply use a moving coil meter with a diode to rectify the output of the coil. This should give a simple indication of max output from each coil or magnet. I suggest a moving coil meter (ie. 'old school') because it may...
by Luke
Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto interference with LED turn signals
Replies: 19
Views: 1513

Re: Magneto interference with LED turn signals

Dave Young wrote:
Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:39 pm
I finally resolved this issue by installing a new flasher. Nothing else made any difference.
Thanks for updating, was the new unit the same make/model?

Luke.
by Luke
Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A methodology for testing magneto coils and magnets
Replies: 4
Views: 592

A methodology for testing magneto coils and magnets

I was at the home of our "Mr T" today. He's been making up a demonstration motor out of bits, the prime factor being that it shouldn't cost anything to make work. The present task was to make up a usable magneto. He'd got the base sorted out, and was in the process of re-wrapping some rather dubious...
by Luke
Mon Apr 03, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto interference with LED turn signals
Replies: 19
Views: 1513

Re: Magneto interference with LED turn signals

Dave, From reading your posts I doubt, as others have said, that the issue you have results specifically from the timer or mag. It is possible however that you have introduced some sort of grounding issue, either with the indicator cct, or with the engine. To eliminate (or fix!) that I suggest thoro...
by Luke
Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1908 Model S
Replies: 28
Views: 2698

Re: 1908 Model S

TRDxB2 wrote:
Thu Mar 23, 2023 8:06 pm
Luke wrote:
Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:23 pm
Good to see the steering wheel is on the correct side of the vehicle :mrgreen:
If Ford made a right hand drive for the Colonies, he must have made a left hand drive for the Commonwealth :o
Frank, that's cheating! :D
by Luke
Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Forum is slow
Replies: 59
Views: 4062

Re: Forum is slow

As a general rule, if you're having trouble accessing a site it's a good idea to try it in 'private mode' (some browsers may call it 'anonymous' mode). If you find that works ok then clearing out your cache may be all that's needed to fix the problem in 'normal' mode, sometimes it can also assist in...
by Luke
Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Starter amperage draw?
Replies: 3
Views: 603

Re: Starter amperage draw?

In case anyone wants to print out Frank's sheet this may assist:

63109_cleaned.jpg
by Luke
Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Recommended 12V battery - not an Optima
Replies: 15
Views: 1315

Re: Recommended 12V battery - not an Optima

David, Out of interest; do you have a regulator, or just a cutout, and if the latter do you do long runs in your vehicle? Craig, It may be the Optima has particularly very low internal resistance, and if the charging system is incapable of properly regulating this might exacerbate the issue you're d...
by Luke
Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1908 Model S
Replies: 28
Views: 2698

Re: 1908 Model S

Good to see the steering wheel is on the correct side of the vehicle :mrgreen:
by Luke
Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New York Coil Company
Replies: 12
Views: 1942

Re: New York Coil Company

Michael, Here's an example of what could be done to clean up the images you have already posted, however it's quite a lot of work and isn't the best result. If you have a (straight) high-resolution scan of the pages it would be a lot better to clean up for anyone wanting to print the instructions? m...
by Luke
Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "Sure-Stop" Disc Brakes by Birdhaven
Replies: 14
Views: 2302

Re: "Sure-Stop" Disc Brakes by Birdhaven

Guys, thanks for responding. Good to hear the brakes are effective and don't require much force in the normal course of events, my curiosity was more centred around an 'emergency stop' situation where it's a natural reaction to stomp hard on brakes. A quick 'back of the fag packet' calculation sugge...
by Luke
Wed Feb 15, 2023 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Are motor number nessary for registration?
Replies: 25
Views: 2271

Re: Are motor number nessary for registration?

Scott posted a link to some U.S. legislation that appears to cover at least part of what the first poster was asking. Without wanting to get too far into this (and obviously I come from a different part of the world) I was interested enough to read the detail: s20-109 appears to relate to specific v...
by Luke
Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "Sure-Stop" Disc Brakes by Birdhaven
Replies: 14
Views: 2302

Re: "Sure-Stop" Disc Brakes by Birdhaven

Within the bounds of available friction surface etc via the rear tyres I think improving the Model T braking action is a laudable idea. I should imagine something like this would reduce drivetrain stress as well as hopefully improve stopping distances. However I was curious about at least once aspec...
by Luke
Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED light issues
Replies: 25
Views: 3333

Re: LED light issues

Definitely what I'd call a misplaced connection ;-)

I should think it an easy mistake to make, good on you for 'fessing up and telling all here - it might save a few others the cost + annoyance 👍

Luke.
by Luke
Sat Feb 04, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED light issues
Replies: 25
Views: 3333

Re: LED light issues

Doesn't this matter Frank Just to clarify my earlier response in relation to your comment: I agree it would matter (a lot !) if it was simple matter of a LED put across a known good battery not lighting up. However as Matt has also said the LED will work ok with an incandescent bulb connected it su...
by Luke
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED light issues
Replies: 25
Views: 3333

Re: LED light issues

Matt, Thanks for the more detailed description, that's useful. Without being on site to check I suspect you'll find an earth (or lack of!) is likely at the root of the problem. The other alternative is that your wiring isn't correct. If you connect a wire between -ve on the battery, then directly to...
by Luke
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Voltage Regulator Instructions
Replies: 17
Views: 2063

Re: Voltage Regulator Instructions

What happened to the "new" voltage regulator project?? Was a prefered design created? When will a complete unit or "kit" be available to the less DIY electronically inclined? John, There were several designs that worked well. JohnH and TonyB quite liked the simple LM393 comparator cct and as far as...
by Luke
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED light issues
Replies: 25
Views: 3333

Re: LED light issues

Matt, It would be useful to have a little more information; are these headlamps, or tail-lights for example, and are there also other lamps in the circuit at the same time? Is this a straightforward 6V or 12V battery system, or is it a magneto-lit T? From a general fault-finding perspective I'd firs...
by Luke
Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Generator Cutoff relay
Replies: 14
Views: 1567

Re: Generator Cutoff relay

Is it possible to just buy a diode on ebay of a certain part number and install it in a old housing? I am thinking the bar with arrow would point towards the generator so power could leave the gen but not go back in from the battery ,correct? Mack, Yes, you can do that. The diode will need to be ra...
by Luke
Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2 lever 09 sells tomorrow in Paris at Bonhams
Replies: 63
Views: 5636

Re: 2 lever 09 sells tomorrow in Paris at Bonhams

Well, I guess it must be tomorrow today :-)

Anyone know what this went for? 671 (a complete running car), lives not that far from here, next time I see the owner I expect he'd be interested to hear.

Thanks, Luke.
by Luke
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Official javelin catcher thread, voltage regulator
Replies: 20
Views: 1701

Re: Official javelin catcher thread, voltage regulator

... It appears that the Fun projects one (i have 3 T models that have them) will not be available for now & possibly into the future. Yes I know it’s not what Henry did but l’d like one anyway.... John, I realise you mentioned the '49 system you have, so I may be confused here, but from the above c...
by Luke
Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6v Alternator vs 12v Alternator
Replies: 26
Views: 1990

Re: 6v Alternator vs 12v Alternator

Oh dear, this is going off the rails somewhat... I may be different for others but for me, in my country, it really is better to use 12V. This is because 6V batteries are very expensive here, 6V bulbs are harder to find (and more expensive) than 12V, 12V LED lamps are easily available, the stock gen...
by Luke
Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where's the fire ?
Replies: 5
Views: 926

Re: Where's the fire ?

One of our local group here has a Chalmers that he's restoring. A while ago I did a small vignette for him and although there's probably a little context that will be missing it may be of some interest here: "More generally, as far as New Zealand and the Chalmers are concerned, they appeared here ar...
by Luke
Thu Jan 26, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T going down hill
Replies: 29
Views: 2385

Re: T going down hill

I suggest the vehicle isn't necessarily in motion. It's quite a clear photo which, for the time and the various angles involved, would be difficult to obtain were they travelling downhill at any speed. The social commentary is interesting .. the hats are of course a giveaway, not sure the cues would...
by Luke
Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Barn find
Replies: 7
Views: 1393

Re: Barn find

It's not exactly like it, however the motor does have some similarities to a 18/24 Springuel: https://www.springuel.be/en/frame1824.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springuel It's a complete guess from me, it's difficult to be certain from just a few low-res images, but perhaps someone else with m...
by Luke
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bellevue Ave. Plant
Replies: 10
Views: 1389

Re: Bellevue Ave. Plant

David, Totally with Rob on this, it'd be brilliant to know more about the site, look forward to hearing how you get on. FYI it was a while ago when I did the GIS work but I seem to recall being fairly confident about the overlay and location of the site as such. Whether the building(s) form part of ...
by Luke
Thu Jan 19, 2023 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bellevue Ave. Plant
Replies: 10
Views: 1389

Re: Bellevue Ave. Plant

Larry,

Are you talking about 773 Bellevue? If so; yes it still exists today, and it was not owned by Ford.

This earlier post of mine in Rob's thread on Ford and Malcomson will give more info, as will the next post too:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=31175#p240642

Luke.
by Luke
Wed Jan 18, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Young Members College Bound Convoy
Replies: 23
Views: 2336

Re: Young Members College Bound Convoy

Chris has it. John, since this is a Ford forum I'll offer you a 'quote' from the great man, as a gentle foil to Scott's well-meant advice: Life is a series of experiences, each of which makes us bigger, even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must...
by Luke
Sun Jan 15, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Optima 6 volt battery installation
Replies: 17
Views: 1537

Re: Optima 6 volt battery installation

Robert, I see everyone has focused on the physical in answering your question on 'suggestions for installing [a] RedTop...' I'd hoped someone would mention ensuring the electrical system is up to scratch, mostly 'cos I didn't want to sound like a stuck record but no-one has so I'll do it :-) Optima'...
by Luke
Thu Jan 12, 2023 3:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bent Scat crankshaft
Replies: 60
Views: 7297

Re: Bent Scat crankshaft

Like Bob I live in a land foreign to the U.S. where these cranks are made, thus any overseas purchase always carries a significantly higher degree of risk than if one was buying locally. A lot of the risk is simply around being able to directly address a problem if it should arise. There's nothing l...
by Luke
Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 ?
Replies: 36
Views: 2721

Re: 1909 ?

Not so much about the car but I was wondering whereabouts the photo was taken? I guess it would have been winter, or close to it, judging by the attire, and most likely in the US because the car is LHD but it'd be nice to know more Also, if anyone knows whereabouts it is, was it normal to tie the nu...
by Luke
Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Many Model T's are still Around
Replies: 27
Views: 2673

Re: How Many Model T's are still Around

Bill, With regard to the number I calculated you will be correct that there are more potential vehicles that could be made out of parts and which might lift the overall tally. I was just considering those that could be considered complete and usable, and in that I utilised data from our equivalent o...
by Luke
Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How Many Model T's are still Around
Replies: 27
Views: 2673

Re: How Many Model T's are still Around

I did a quasi-scientific analysis some time ago and came up with a number of ~70,000 Model T's remaining worldwide. This was based on real-world statistics for my own country, and an extrapolation of that (with some thoughtful weighing up of probable survival factors in different countries). The fig...
by Luke
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine rebuild: 25 block, 26 crank
Replies: 13
Views: 1545

Re: Engine rebuild: 25 block, 26 crank

walber wrote:
Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:11 pm
Condition matters most but if you want a stronger crank and engine, bite the bullet and get a new Scat crank...
If it were me I think I'd wait until I knew the outcome of this thread before purchasing one of those cranks: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=33084

Luke.
by Luke
Mon Dec 26, 2022 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Which Model ? Ford? 1907 photo
Replies: 10
Views: 1162

Re: Which Model ? Ford? 1907 photo

I don't claim to know much about US history, but my understanding of Dawson, Terrell County, in the early 1900's suggests the Clark Auto Co. was probably not a large concern? Per Rich's research it would seem Samuel Clark (or his successor) sold the company in 1927, probably a good time given what w...
by Luke
Mon Dec 26, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine stored for about 70 years....
Replies: 16
Views: 2567

Re: Engine stored for about 70 years....

Beat, In terms of freeing it up it's probably worth removing the pan and taking the big end caps off to see what's holding it back. It may not be the pistons and/or it may only be one or two that are seized, in which case you can then concentrate on the primary source of the problem. Otherwise with ...
by Luke
Sun Dec 25, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spoke shim source
Replies: 22
Views: 2022

Re: Spoke shim source

Huh, I wonder if the number of Model T owners that are also pilots is statistically higher than the average car owner? We also have a number of Vans aircraft here (110 when I look at the register) and I have friends who are nuts about them, although I've never flown one myself. Just as with old Ford...
by Luke
Wed Dec 21, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: When a novice drops a washer.......
Replies: 62
Views: 15344

Re: When a novice drops a washer.......

As I suspect with others when BUSHMIKE responded to this old thread I (re)read the earlier posts. Having done so I was sufficiently bothered at what I read to send Tom Hicks a private email. I said in that email I wasn't going to respond to the thread publically (let sleeping whatevers lay), but Mac...
by Luke
Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:10 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: WWII Airplane Crash Prayers for the family
Replies: 6
Views: 1402

Re: WWII Airplane Crash Prayers for the family

Austin,

I appreciate your post. This was a terrible affair, and a stark reminder of the fragility of life - particularly with some of our pursuits.

Luke.

:(
by Luke
Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: converting to electric start
Replies: 33
Views: 2365

Re: converting to electric start

Jim, You've certainly had a lot of replies to your post! You'll find there are certain subjects that will elicit multiple/diverse views, starters being one of them :-) Far be it for me to offer the assistance of someone else, but while Model T's are simple they're also quite different from most othe...
by Luke
Sat Dec 03, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bent Scat crankshaft
Replies: 60
Views: 7297

Re: Bent Scat crankshaft

FJ, Thanks for posting the link. Just to be clear - I'm not disagreeing with you regarding the design of your trailer (I don't have enough data anyway :). My point was simply that I do think manufacturer's and retailers should have a chance to address issues first - and that this was consistent with...
by Luke
Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T rollover in London
Replies: 8
Views: 1249

Re: Model T rollover in London

I know I shouldn't be amused or amazed that in seven posts and 96 years we've gone from a Model T on it's side in the U.K., to a President in China...
by Luke
Sat Dec 03, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bent Scat crankshaft
Replies: 60
Views: 7297

Re: Bent Scat crankshaft

Like Brent, I think it would be good to work this problem amongst the principles and not in public. I'd agree with you (see my post regarding FreighterJim's trailer issue for example), except: It has been nearly four weeks and nothing. I have sent 5 emails with the above video attached and nothing....
by Luke
Sat Dec 03, 2022 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bent Scat crankshaft
Replies: 60
Views: 7297

Re: Bent Scat crankshaft

ThreePedalTapDancer wrote:
Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:48 pm
Why do I get the feeling that I should order a scat crank now that the business has changed hands? Things that are slow movers off the shelves tend become scarce and eventually disappear during buyouts.
Would it be a good idea first to see how the issue raised in this thread is resolved?
by Luke
Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Invoices for 1919-1920 T’s found
Replies: 2
Views: 722

Re: Invoices for 1919-1920 T’s found

Good for you Jeff, it would make a amazing story if (hopefully when) you make a match!

Luke.
by Luke
Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KW Instructions in lid.
Replies: 13
Views: 2655

Re: KW Instructions in lid.

I've just finished digitally restoring some 180 year old botanical drawings (along with translating many pages of French and Latin!) so should be able to manage some 100 year old instructions if someone wanted to send me a good photograph of them. By a good photograph I mean one of reasonably high r...
by Luke
Fri Nov 25, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hand crank coil checker kit?
Replies: 21
Views: 2126

Re: Hand crank coil checker kit?

GOOGLE works for everyone If you don't like that one, other search engines do too Interesting, I don't use Google but I enquired of the double-duck the "ancient history of the hand crank coil checker kit" and about all it returned was an entry about Bob Cascisa's and Ron Patterson's book (which app...
by Luke
Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HEAD LIGHT REASSEMBLY & REFURB
Replies: 20
Views: 1939

Re: HEAD LIGHT REASSEMBLY & REFURB

Careful on the purchase of LED bulbs to give you a main & dipping beam. Some require an external dimmer while others have one internal... ... 100Ah/3A = 33hours: 30 continuous hours of use before needing to be recharged.... Frank, I'm interested in these LED lamps that use an external dimmer? All o...
by Luke
Thu Nov 24, 2022 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HEAD LIGHT REASSEMBLY & REFURB
Replies: 20
Views: 1939

Re: HEAD LIGHT REASSEMBLY & REFURB

... They have multiple LEDS arranged to put out light in different directions in an effort to throw some light down the road somehow. I know of no bulb which will give a true high and low beam. Rather they will give more or less light, so you will get dim and bright.... Allan, You may have missed s...
by Luke
Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T adoption - My project progress
Replies: 195
Views: 16558

Re: Just adopted a T - It was supposed to be a quiet project

Jerry,

It is difficult to be certain with that photograph, but I wondered if it was possibly just a bit of crud that needs properly cleaning off with a rotary brush, followed by a light lapping in of the new valve?

Luke.
by Luke
Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Water… pumping…?
Replies: 46
Views: 4131

Re: Water… pumping…?

Kevin,

Lovely job!

Scott (and Michael at 12mins after Scott's comment :),

🙈
by Luke
Thu Nov 17, 2022 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6/12v series parallel circuit
Replies: 23
Views: 1720

Re: 6/12v series parallel circuit

Pat, Voltage and current are two separate things, thus a higher voltage will not 'push more current'. However a higher voltage at the same current will ultimately deliver more power , or conversely a higher voltage will deliver the same power at a lower current. This is why a higher voltage is prefe...
by Luke
Thu Nov 17, 2022 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6/12v series parallel circuit
Replies: 23
Views: 1720

Re: 6/12v series parallel circuit

Frank, Just to clarify, power is a function of both voltage and current (W=E*I). Torque, typically measured in ft/lbs or Nm, is a function of power and angular velocity, thus torque is affected by voltage as well as current. You are right that the battery (the supply of energy from which power is de...
by Luke
Thu Nov 17, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: MTFCA Membership
Replies: 37
Views: 3628

Re: MTFCA Membership

Some people might have noticed I've had a bit to say on this forum, and that I'm not a member of MTFCA. There are reasons for both of the above. The first is that I'm not a formal member because I'm not into 'clubs' with all their concomitant politics etc, the MTFCA is thousands of miles from me, an...
by Luke
Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: While my T has lost it's head - block and head cleaning
Replies: 31
Views: 2507

Re: While my T has lost it's head - block and head cleaning

I'm with Art, They're an easy engine to get the head off, so if reusing the gasket doesn't work there's not a lot of time invested, and if this is as much an education for your son as anything else then it'll be a great thing for him. Whether it works or not I think it's invaluable - learning how to...
by Luke
Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6/12v series parallel circuit
Replies: 23
Views: 1720

Re: 6/12v series parallel circuit

Timothy, I agree with many of the other posts here; if you're doing this because the starter motor turns over too slowly then you should probably sort that out first. However I want to comment on your original post; I would not add such complexity to the Model T, it's simply not called for. A good T...
by Luke
Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - Car Hauler Trailer Warning
Replies: 16
Views: 2313

Re: FJ - Car Hauler Trailer Warning

FJ, I won't dwell on this, but lightly comment that if one was to take the same path with regard to aircraft for example there would either be no Airbus, Boeing, or Douglas, or they'd all be falling out out of the sky regularly. Each of these manufacturers has had severe incidents or accidents due t...
by Luke
Tue Nov 15, 2022 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: FJ - Car Hauler Trailer Warning
Replies: 16
Views: 2313

Re: FJ - Car Hauler Trailer Warning

I would not advise that you buy any trailer manufactured by Middlebury Trailers located in Middlebury, Indiana … ⚠️ FJ, You were pretty scathing of the design in your video. I can quite understand the shock and disappointment at what happened, but I was wondering if you'd contacted the manufacturer...
by Luke
Tue Nov 15, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T story my Dad told me.
Replies: 22
Views: 2038

Re: Model T story my Dad told me.

In the 80's we were manufacturing horizontal earth boring machines that used the 3-speed Borg Warner T-96 transmissions (Chevrolet's design). Borg Warner quit producing them, so I had a manufacturer in Syracuse, NY build one. I lent them my Model A transmission and they reproduced it to the exact d...
by Luke
Tue Nov 15, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What's the most popular (or maybe controversial) subject here?
Replies: 23
Views: 2436

Re: What's the most popular (or maybe controversial) subject here?

Luke, black-painted wheel spokes verses natural spokes. ;) Duane, Given the 'free field' nature of conversation around these things it's quite difficult to devise a search term that includes just we want to know but will exclude the rest, and to some extent trying to differentiate between black vs ...
by Luke
Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Car trailer stuff
Replies: 12
Views: 2039

Re: Car trailer stuff

Given the discussion has transitioned a little to tying the T down ... I acknowledge I've said this before (and probably will do so again!) but I think it's worth reiterating that the Model T should not be tied down in a way that introduces any 'stretch' between the front axle and the rest of the ve...
by Luke
Mon Nov 14, 2022 2:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T story my Dad told me.
Replies: 22
Views: 2038

Re: Model T story my Dad told me.

Given the propensity for a Model A trans to jump out of 2nd gear under load, and that 'under load' on a reversed box would mean on the overrun with the footbrake on in a Model T, such a setup would have the potential for an interesting ride! In terms of applying power the useful 'box ratios are arou...
by Luke
Fri Nov 11, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T adoption - My project progress
Replies: 195
Views: 16558

Re: Just adopted a T - It was supposed to be a quiet project

Dan, Take note of what John said re the null. FYI here's the 'official' documentation, but please note that unless you're doing a lot of night driving I'd never set the current that high, especially with old wiring and generator etc. IMV 5A is plenty, and if you're running LED's you could probably g...
by Luke
Thu Nov 10, 2022 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What's the most popular (or maybe controversial) subject here?
Replies: 23
Views: 2436

Re: What's the most popular (or maybe controversial) subject here?

Charlie B in N.J. wrote:
Thu Nov 10, 2022 10:49 am
MMO and Stabil.
Good point Charlie, I'd forgotten these, they're not something we tend to use here (that I'm aware of), however:

194 matches: marvel
47 matches: stabil

So not at the head of the list, but Marvel at least gets an honourable mention.
by Luke
Wed Nov 09, 2022 11:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What's the most popular (or maybe controversial) subject here?
Replies: 23
Views: 2436

Re: What's the most popular (or maybe controversial) subject here?

Did you try "magneto" Good point Frank: 3349 matches: magneto I'd think the weather in New Zealand was too nice right now to worry about this sort of thing. Nice it is indeed, although I'm not worried, just curious - and perhaps a little amused ;-) I knew when I saw the title what would be Number O...
by Luke
Wed Nov 09, 2022 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What's the most popular (or maybe controversial) subject here?
Replies: 23
Views: 2436

What's the most popular (or maybe controversial) subject here?

Given some of the various topics that crop up fairly regularly I thought it'd be interesting to do a brief search of the forum for certain terms in order to see which is the most 'popular'. Unfortunately the phpBB search engine is a little lacking, and it wasn't something I wanted to spend the entir...
by Luke
Tue Nov 08, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T videos.
Replies: 8
Views: 1548

Re: Model T videos.

Tim, Apologies for the tardy reply, I've just now seen your comment. I just had a quick look, it's better for me because there were some parts with the camera fixed, and it's probable that the image stabilisation has improved 'watchability' but unfortunately it doesn't take much camera movement to a...
by Luke
Tue Nov 08, 2022 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Smoking generator
Replies: 21
Views: 1653

Re: Smoking generator

Art M wrote:
Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:10 pm
Luke,
Don't forget oil type, brand, etc.

Art Mirtes
Oh, yes Art! :-)
by Luke
Tue Nov 08, 2022 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T adoption - My project progress
Replies: 195
Views: 16558

Re: Just adopted a T - It was supposed to be a quiet project

Dan, I agree with Pat, the hub/axle appear to be ok, although it's a little difficult to be sure given the camera is directly in line with the wheel. In any event a dial gauge would soon sort that out, but it does look as if some work on the wheel itself is needed. I have a related comment however; ...
by Luke
Tue Nov 08, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bubbles In My......Radiator
Replies: 8
Views: 1073

Re: Bubbles In My......Radiator

Scott, Pressurising each cylinder à la the leakdown test and looking for bubbles in the radiator is a good way of determining if you have cracks or head gasket issues, a simple compression test is unlikely to assist a great deal in diagnosing that. Of more concern though is your garage temperature i...
by Luke
Mon Nov 07, 2022 5:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Smoking generator
Replies: 21
Views: 1653

Re: Smoking generator

Thanks again! You guys are the best. After the change I was able to do my cooling test with no issues. Now I'm off to find a new cutout. Or better still make yourself a regulator: https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=25609 As you'll come to realise there are certain quirks about Model T...
by Luke
Mon Nov 07, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hot Shot Question for electronic experts
Replies: 15
Views: 1495

Re: Hot Shot Question for electronic experts

Frank, That's useful information. For some reason I thought Tim had determined the unit was destroyed but if he's not checked the inline fuse it'd certainly be worth doing that - although if that made it operate again all the comments around why the issue might be occurring remain valid. Tim (or per...
by Luke
Mon Nov 07, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I've gone to the dark side...
Replies: 36
Views: 3093

Re: I've gone to the dark side...

David,

Great story, and what a car, if only I lived in the US! Wonderful to have the accompanying history.
by Luke
Sun Nov 06, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I've gone to the dark side...
Replies: 36
Views: 3093

Re: I've gone to the dark side...

I was concerned at the title of this thread, initially thinking the 'dark side' meant one of those inferior cars perhaps starting with 'C' or even 'D', but at least an A is still in the family as it were. However, just to up the ante in terms of controversy (trying to get a double-whammy here :-), a...
by Luke
Sun Nov 06, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hot Shot Question for electronic experts
Replies: 15
Views: 1495

Re: Hot Shot Question for electronic experts

Tim, It may be coincidental that those units have failed, given their age, however I run a number of such older (Garmin) units in vehicles I have here and they're all still working fine. Thus I'm inclined to agree that you should thoroughly check out your electrical system. Your USB tester will almo...
by Luke
Sun Oct 30, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: replacing a connecting rod.
Replies: 20
Views: 1796

Re: replacing a connecting rod.

In my view there's no reason to take the piston and rod out the top if all you want to do is replace the rod. It's easily and more quickly achieved out the bottom, and you won't require a new head gasket - and as long as you only cemented one side of the pan gasket you shouldn't need a new one of th...
by Luke
Wed Oct 26, 2022 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New LED bulbs for Miss Molly, my 23 Coupe
Replies: 29
Views: 2819

Re: New LED bulbs for Miss Molly, my 23 Coupe

A number of the posts here, where people are saying they have bright but unusable light, or odd patterns, are suggestive of an improperly focused system (the system comprising the light source + reflector, and to some extent the lens). The link I posted earlier should provide most of what's needed t...
by Luke
Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T adoption - My project progress
Replies: 195
Views: 16558

Re: Just adopted a T - It was supposed to be a quiet project

Daniel, If it were me I'd just fix the leak in the water pump. Thermosyphon is all very well but a pump will likely improve coolant flow/thermal transfer (particularly in an old system) and mean that you're less likely to experience overheating in slow moving traffic etc. Better still they're often ...
by Luke
Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T adoption - My project progress
Replies: 195
Views: 16558

Re: Just adopted a T - It was supposed to be a quiet project

Daniel, Your T looks to be significantly more tidy than the fire-breathing neighbour in the forefront of the picture :lol: Is that you at the front trying to crank her up? Thanks for telling us where you are. Out of interest I often look up the places where people live and learn something from it; w...
by Luke
Sun Oct 23, 2022 1:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T adoption - My project progress
Replies: 195
Views: 16558

Re: Just adopted a T - It was supposed to be a quiet project

Daniel, Great story, I'm with John - there's got to be some pix or even a video! The bit about Al Capone reminded me of looking at some gangster's car a good few years ago. It had a matchbox sitting on or beside one of the side windows that'd been wound down; I seem to recall the glass was at least ...
by Luke
Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Braking
Replies: 14
Views: 1874

Re: Model T Braking

... so, since the originator of this thread won't 'fess up ... rumour has it that his Model T actually had better braking than another vehicle he has, despite it (the T) missing vital suspension and exhaust components ;-) Also, Mr W, apropos our earlier discussion - it's not really how you spell 're...
by Luke
Sun Oct 16, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T videos.
Replies: 8
Views: 1548

Re: Model T videos.

Tim, No, maybe that cleanup was in some of the film you lost - all I could see/hear was increasingly more forceful banging on the terminals! It's also possible I missed that part because, unfortunately, I'm one of those people that can get quite queasy when watching a video in which the camera moves...
by Luke
Sun Oct 16, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T videos.
Replies: 8
Views: 1548

Re: Model T videos.

Tim,

Thanks for the video, but that poor battery! Maybe worth having one of these in the toolkit?: https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Deka/DW00254.html
by Luke
Sun Oct 16, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Braking
Replies: 14
Views: 1874

Re: Model T Braking

... the speed at which the car rolled down the hill was not enough for the foot brake test... I'm not surprised, your 'hills' are just an extremely gentle undulation over here! :mrgreen: Otherwise good to hear you've found someone more sensible - better still the WA or Tassie system where there is ...
by Luke
Sat Oct 15, 2022 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New LED bulbs for Miss Molly, my 23 Coupe
Replies: 29
Views: 2819

Re: New LED bulbs for Miss Molly, my 23 Coupe

Incandescent bulbs are not exactly a perfect point source of light either (particularly the early ones), the filaments are a good 1/4" - 3/8" long. In my view there is no need to replace the reflector if you're using LEDs, and as Steve has confirmed here in practice you will in fact get a significan...
by Luke
Sat Oct 15, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Braking
Replies: 14
Views: 1874

Re: Model T Braking

I have an idea Adrian may yet have further revelations from this day... ;)
by Luke
Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is the condition of my engine?
Replies: 30
Views: 2831

Re: What is the condition of my engine?

Beat, I understand you want to get the official paperwork (road permit?) sorted before you spend much money on the car... ... so while I quite understand and agree with many of the comments here I think that if this were me I'd simply sort out the head stud issue (you may have fixed that already?), ...
by Luke
Fri Oct 07, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Tractor Talk
Replies: 145
Views: 13133

Re: Tractor Talk

Very good luke 👍 I love the major! My boy loves all tractors. All the time he’s ready to go drive the tractor :lol: do you know what model the steam engine is? Bryant Bryant, sorry but I don't know what the Traction Engine was. Possibly a Burrell, and almost certainly owned by a contractor rather t...