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by Duey_C
Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Andy Loso
Replies: 25
Views: 4173

Re: Andy Loso

Andy's obit.
https://www.sctimes.com/obituaries/sct067989
Our condolences to his family. Very nice people.
See you again someday Andy.
by Duey_C
Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:45 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Success! First Start of my 1912 Flanders 20
Replies: 16
Views: 2802

Re: Success! First Start of my 1912 Flanders 20

That's fantastic!
by Duey_C
Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:56 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Capacitors to replace condensors: T's and other things.
Replies: 18
Views: 4590

Re: Capacitors to replace condensors: T's and other things.

Back to this and a step in the right direction for me and those that don’t trust modern condensers. Hope this might help someone else someday. Let me know if I have the subject halfway straight or still all fouled up please. :-) Somewhere along the line, not here, I was chastised about Farad ratings...
by Duey_C
Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Andy Loso
Replies: 25
Views: 4173

Re: Hope

Got this from a friend thru another just now.

"So I have to apologize my information about Andy wasn't correct or it was misinterpreted.
He is still alive but doesn't sound promising.
Let's pray for a miracle. Sorry for the confusion"

There may be hope.
by Duey_C
Tue Nov 23, 2021 12:13 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 58 years ago today
Replies: 10
Views: 2117

Re: 58 years ago today

I was yet to be.
Maybe he didn't feel the greatest, had a bad back yet a great President.
This day still upsets me.
by Duey_C
Mon Nov 22, 2021 8:14 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 326098

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

"Front axle surrounded by cats?"
One thing for certain, the truck wasn't running... :)

If anyone likes these things, the power unit engine was figured to be a D11000. Also used in the 75 horse tractor and RD8's.
A new Jimmy and a new Cat.
by Duey_C
Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Happy belated Birthday Glen Chaffin
Replies: 17
Views: 2067

Re: Happy belated Birthday Glen Chaffin

Happy Birthday sir.
Hehe, my son calls me old man.
by Duey_C
Tue Nov 09, 2021 2:18 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Road Work
Replies: 14
Views: 2591

Re: Road Work

Washboard gravel roads. That's where that comes from. Corrugated.
Pat, would you try that again? I couldn't find past the front page. :)
by Duey_C
Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:53 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Replies: 124
Views: 31300

Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)

Wow! I just don't know what to say! Very lucky find! Very, very lucky. I started a little bull between the spokes like Rich shows to parade but another fellow was tasked with the same so I let him drive it thru. It might have been interesting to use that clutch that might not disengage. It hasn't be...
by Duey_C
Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:04 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Excitement And Let Down
Replies: 6
Views: 2127

Re: Excitement And Let Down

"Oh the pain is unbearable waiting for T stuff to arrive." Ain't it tho Tarik! I was deep into the rear axle on the 18 and waited for more parts. They finally came. I wait on OT Heli-Coil tooling from daughter's amazon account. I grumbled to myself. Two lost days as I didn't send her the request the...
by Duey_C
Mon Oct 25, 2021 10:44 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 326098

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

You guys are very good at deciphering truck mfgr's. What do you think this truck is? Badly bent starting crank. At least the frame was there to prevent the squashing of the headlamp when it hit. A Case tractor dealership carrying a 12-25 to an unsuspecting owner. Fantastic runners, in the right hand...
by Duey_C
Mon Oct 25, 2021 3:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Camerons swap meet pix
Replies: 8
Views: 1900

Re: Camerons swap meet pix

Nice pics Adam! Thank you. :)
by Duey_C
Wed Oct 20, 2021 2:13 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Separating Mixing Bowls: Vexing!
Replies: 15
Views: 2891

Re: Separating Mixing Bowls: Vexing!

Your old belt did it! Excellent!
Aww shoot. Doc, would you tell/show us WHY you wanted to separate those two bowls?
Other than wanting to. I'd get that. :)
by Duey_C
Wed Oct 20, 2021 2:03 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Dead Chebby: Diagnosis?
Replies: 6
Views: 1792

Re: Dead Chebby: Diagnosis?

Battery, alternator or possibly ignition switch? The switches can get flakey. The solenoid? Shouldn't be. When was the last time you replaced the brushes in the alternator? Else the diode trio crapped out? Brother's Datsun 200SX MANY years ago. Rev it up at highway speed and it got weird. I said "br...
by Duey_C
Sun Oct 17, 2021 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?
Replies: 37
Views: 5060

Re: How many 1917-27 TT Trucks are left?

The one in my avatar and a friend's family's ramshackle old TT waiting for help under a fallen down small barn.
by Duey_C
Sat Oct 16, 2021 2:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in October
Replies: 58
Views: 7179

Re: What have you done with your T in October

Just drained the water on the 18 and a 413 cu in OT. Needed a wire to poke the drain on the T per usual.
Night owl accused of being a recluse. Correct on both. :)
by Duey_C
Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 326098

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

:lol: True enough Perry! Neat image Burger and a really nice truck/express box. Dodge or Overland? Just by the shape of the windshield stanchions that go straight down thru the top of the body with nuts and cotters underneath. The gas tank filler also I guess. An Overland'ish rad cap? I could be com...
by Duey_C
Sat Oct 09, 2021 1:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just Curious How Many Use Water Pumps?
Replies: 45
Views: 4039

Re: Just Curious How Many Use Water Pumps?

Two of my three have (wheel chocks) pumps.
One could probably do without the pump now as he's broke in and happy.
Two, won't get changed. He works too good and paraded with ears up without question. With a Maxwell? fan. Actual air flow.
Three, TT didn't have one and didn't much care.
:)
by Duey_C
Sat Oct 09, 2021 1:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: "17" Body Number
Replies: 5
Views: 1431

Re: "17" Body Number

I used to have a guess of the body maker on the likely Milwaukee assembled 18 Runabout here. Body numbers can also look like this on the riser. 7 17 393430 I supposed 7 of '17, body number 393430. I could be wrong still. Seems to suit on this one tho. I caught the number but use light at different a...
by Duey_C
Sat Oct 09, 2021 12:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Diesel fuel
Replies: 35
Views: 4364

Re: Diesel fuel

I may be slammed about this. Some success is correct if you amplify that fact about using Kerosene ten fold. Thousands upon thousands of engines and tractors were built to use cheaper Kerosene as a main fuel. AFTER starting on gasoline. Some engines do not care if you use Kerosene or even Diesel AFT...
by Duey_C
Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nice day in the Country
Replies: 6
Views: 1559

Re: Nice day in the Country

I'm about 6-3 and yep! These T's are bit snug. My Runabouts ain't bad but we settle in comfy.
Neat express pickup! Quiet roads and a slow-down ride with a T. Magic.
by Duey_C
Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hay wagon to Speedster Project.
Replies: 162
Views: 30343

Re: Hay wagon to Speedster Project.

Doc, give a guy a crazy idea...
So very nice. :)
by Duey_C
Mon Sep 27, 2021 2:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T's Albany Pioneer Days
Replies: 4
Views: 1286

Re: T's Albany Pioneer Days

What a net photo Michael! Just perfect!
Two little foibles in the pic's far background. I slept some in the left one. Slumbered better up in the Creamery.
by Duey_C
Mon Sep 27, 2021 1:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Politically Incorrect Model T Clown Car
Replies: 22
Views: 3687

Re: OLD PHOTO - Politically Incorrect Model T Clown Car

Well John, they're dumb XXXXX aren't they. Perhaps they choked on their woke.
Yep, duckduckgo (my near only) comes up with some nice info about these fellows. :)
Neat pic Jay! I swear one of the clubs around here had one way back. :)
by Duey_C
Sun Sep 26, 2021 3:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This ones going to take a while. 1899 to 1927, Locomobile, Thomas, Ford, and then, the unthinkable
Replies: 21
Views: 2883

Re: This ones going to take a while. 1899 t0 1927, Locomobile, Thomas, Ford, and then, the unthinkable

Oh Rob, that was just naughty inserting Preston's character into this mix. ;) I had to look. Man, can he spit out the lyrics! Instead of Curly, I would've liked to play Professor Hill in my heyday locally. I'd rather it'd be Capt. Corcoran from Pinafore. Doggone it and eh hemm! Oh gosh, look at the ...
by Duey_C
Sun Sep 26, 2021 2:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hay wagon to Speedster Project.
Replies: 162
Views: 30343

Re: Hay wagon to Speedster Project.

Goll, Doc that car is beautifu...wait a sec. I'm a dumb dumb and don't recall spit. Is that genny grounding wire up to the manifold on the output of the cutout? I'm wrong more than right yet might it be on the input to the cutout? Chastise at will. Too thicked skin to get an owee. :) Man, what a gor...
by Duey_C
Sun Sep 26, 2021 12:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Within The Means Of Millions
Replies: 2
Views: 1015

Re: Within The Means Of Millions

I like your sentiment.
From the steam, the smoke, the working faces and on thru the gated fences of industry come new cars. Factory humming.
Neat ad. You youngen' you. ;)
Thanks for showing that ad, I've never seen it before. :)
by Duey_C
Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T's Albany Pioneer Days
Replies: 4
Views: 1286

Re: T's Albany Pioneer Days

You had a beautiful line-up just outside our north door. I gazed several times. That lovely Touring at the end of your row graced the building an evening or so! Gosh, what a nice car. And handy electric start! I should've "stolen" it and taken it for a test drive... Just to see, of course. I never e...
by Duey_C
Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - The Whole Fam Damly
Replies: 11
Views: 2018

Re: OLD PHOTO - The Whole Fam Damly

Fantastic photo! Was it cool outdoors perhaps? Some covered hands. The portion of the photo of the couple in the front seat gets muddy. As if the fellow's legs are inside the lady's dress as it obscures part of the steering wheel. Did they have a light blanket on? His legs look crossed? He wiggled a...
by Duey_C
Tue Sep 21, 2021 11:19 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: International Harvester Company J30 Touring
Replies: 5
Views: 1777

Re: International Harvester Company J30 Touring

I sure would've liked to see a pic of you and Andy pushing the J30. ;)
I couldn't get away from the Wetherill engine anyhow so no worries. :)
Very nice pics!
by Duey_C
Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:12 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Re: Stromberg M series carbs.

Another view of the M-3 carb. This one showing the two venturis and the plugged small venturi's discharge holes (8) more clearly. Dopey me, it's right in the instruction book. Yep, one of the holding screws for the large venturi (the little ball-nosed screw with the jam nut), to the left of the hand...
by Duey_C
Tue Sep 14, 2021 10:40 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Replies: 124
Views: 31300

Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)

IH years are always strong in Albany yet lots of colors of tractors to be seen. Michael, I shouldn't post after yours but this is special. And it'll be good to see you. A tiny taste of things to come this weekend. Oop, this site does not support embedded. That's OK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D...
by Duey_C
Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old car festival
Replies: 42
Views: 5811

Re: Old car festival

And the lights don't work.
by Duey_C
Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:31 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: International Harvester Company J30 Touring
Replies: 5
Views: 1777

Re: International Harvester Company J30 Touring

Drooling with my jaw near the floor...
by Duey_C
Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this part?
Replies: 13
Views: 2421

Re: What is this part?

Whoa. Cool.
Thank ya sir!
by Duey_C
Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 571
Views: 136145

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

When you put the fire extinguisher away, then it'll leak a little bit.
Wonderful! And your mechanic learning from the get-go as it should be! :)
That handy "self commencer" (starter) is a treat.
by Duey_C
Mon Sep 13, 2021 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hay wagon to Speedster Project.
Replies: 162
Views: 30343

Re: Hay wagon to Speedster Project.

Good heavens Doc! Starting to look like something I guess!
Gorgeous!
by Duey_C
Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this part?
Replies: 13
Views: 2421

Re: What is this part?

Those buggers are threaded in! I wondered if pressed in. The M-3's I have are formed for the detents. Beautiful work, my goodness! Drooling...... How to keep from scratching them on install? Actually glad I did not see this a few days ago when fussing with a plugged venturi M-3. Else I would've trie...
by Duey_C
Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old car festival
Replies: 42
Views: 5811

Re: Old car festival

Are you guys saying a bent over 8 penny nail thru the axle nut isn't any good? ;)
Great pics!
by Duey_C
Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Forced To Sell
Replies: 92
Views: 14070

Re: Forced To Sell

Very sorry to hear about this Don.
I too wish we could raise enough for you to keep your T. Should someone put this together, I'd gladly give 100.
by Duey_C
Sat Sep 11, 2021 2:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installed the Side Lamps on my TT.
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Re: Installed the Side Lamps on my TT.

Nice truck! Those lamps look good!
Have you lit them yet? ;)
by Duey_C
Sat Sep 11, 2021 2:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OCF or bust
Replies: 12
Views: 2556

Re: OCF or bust

Enjoy your time, you traveler! Cool pic!
This recluse figures if he didn't have 3 tons + of OT needing his help...
:)
by Duey_C
Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Re: Stromberg M series carbs.

Put some gas in for the spare carb. Holy cow, do we have gas now! Great running carb! The idle screw NEEDED to be opened up to allow more AIR up there. A little adjustment and this spare carb's accelerator well works perfectly! Idling along and hit the throttle, plenty of fuel to rev it up. Vroom! H...
by Duey_C
Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:44 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 326098

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

I should've signed in and thanked him!
UPSIDE-DOWN. That old 6 should not have started that nicely!
Cool!
by Duey_C
Fri Sep 10, 2021 1:17 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Re: Stromberg M series carbs.

Plugging air bleeder isn't a fix this time. A little better tho. Like using a smaller air bleed screw. #52 is smaller than a #58 air bleeder screw. Put the spare carb on and the gas doesn't want to come down to fill the bowl. Gas can was empty of course. Didn't back-blow the system to see if a chunk...
by Duey_C
Thu Sep 09, 2021 3:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is This A Common Color From A Non Model T?
Replies: 7
Views: 2019

Re: Is This A Common Color From A Non Model T?

Battleship gray was the color of the day. A light gray as in your pic. I used Northwest Airlines gray on an OT. Darned close. Machinery gray is darker, yet prevalent as a replacement for Battleship gray in the 80's. They didn't know. Both can turn blue in UV. Also try City of Montreal gray. A Battle...
by Duey_C
Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: STEVE JELF ALERT !!
Replies: 6
Views: 2761

Re: STEVE JELF ALERT !!

Here, if ya click on 'em they straighten up.
Glad you're feeling better Steve!
by Duey_C
Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rollag
Replies: 11
Views: 2818

Re: Rollag

Rollag (pronounced roll-log) is awfully cool. Hugantic if you will. Model T's are frequent. Mine too at one time. Thank you Scott. That means the world to me. Some of our friends a bit south tend to think thrashing. Back in the day I could've given a good thrashing to someone Steve. ;) Dallas, you h...
by Duey_C
Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils
Replies: 7
Views: 2161

Re: Coils

John, I find an old friend Mike in Eden Valley, MN does coils too.
Some folks keep one extra coil for the just in cases but you aren't crazy in wishing for a set of four HOT coils.
by Duey_C
Tue Sep 07, 2021 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 571
Views: 136145

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

This is getting really exciting Rob being down to the details like water leaks! Hope they straighten out. :) You remind me to check water leaks on an OT engine/rad. I think they've stopped leaking with repeated starts and heat cycles! Enough cinnamon and the borrowed from another OT old rad core isn...
by Duey_C
Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 4 Post Lift Recommendations….
Replies: 26
Views: 5546

Re: 4 Post Lift Recommendations….

An old friend added more leg length to his two post 7000 pound lift so it'd be less apt to fall over if he couldn't balance something out.
Neat thread! On my wish list.
by Duey_C
Tue Sep 07, 2021 12:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Invite to look
Replies: 12
Views: 2125

Re: Invite to look

Beautiful automobiles Bob! That was funny Mike! You would be the lone dissenter! :lol: Michael has been kind enough to offer to drag me out from under my rock and down to your place for a swap meet and I resisted. I shouldn't have. That '11 and your other originals are mind-bending! So many details ...
by Duey_C
Mon Sep 06, 2021 3:39 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Show us your hit n miss engines
Replies: 61
Views: 16277

Re: Show us your hit n miss engines

Excellent pics! Gosh, that's a big engine! Hey Mark, that's a 25 horse right? BIG engine for a portable. Dallas, you were able to use an H on cut-offs? Neat. You're right. H and M steel is odd. IH did so much to help the customer with wheel options to their liking. And they sold. Cut-offs are slang ...
by Duey_C
Sun Sep 05, 2021 3:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: September, you and your T.
Replies: 44
Views: 9553

Re: September, you and your T.

How does a fellow follow that up Brent? You folks are amazing and I am in awe! Too much to say. Dallas, we're the other half. ;) Burger! 320 miles in your TT? Ahhhh..... Life in the slow lane. Nice views. Maw hasn't even asked for a Toodle in the '18 since getting it home. Something's amiss. She mus...
by Duey_C
Sat Sep 04, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Re: Stromberg M series carbs.

Got home and found an addition to my thread on another site. Eddie had put up all of the O & M series info from his Dyke's book. It has more than my Dyke's encyclopedia and I'm starting to see why you asked me to plug the bleeder. :) From Eddie's book ".....On the other hand, if a greater needle ope...
by Duey_C
Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Re: Stromberg M series carbs.

At just above idle it perked it right up when I plugged G the air bleeder. I could then open the idle screw some without it dying too much. Lift my finger off the bleeder hole and it ran nice for a few seconds then fell apart. Next step and what I should've done-----put a 10/32 screw into the bleede...
by Duey_C
Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Re: Stromberg M series carbs.

The air bleeder. I'll check today if I can. :)
by Duey_C
Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:26 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Re: Stromberg M series carbs.

I believe all pics are in reverse order. These all have an order according to the text above.
Let's try this for the other 4 pics. Ugh, please excuse confusion on my part. Shot myself in the foot. Darn it.
by Duey_C
Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:24 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Re: Stromberg M series carbs.

I should clarify. The high speed needle is out too far. The idle needle is closed else it kills the engine at some hundred rpm's. Much to study. Thank you for the images Paul! I'd not seen them. If you have these available thru email, would you let me know? Always wishing for more about these myster...
by Duey_C
Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Car wash Lake Erie style
Replies: 11
Views: 2286

Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

I think your'e right Dave. Superior being the largest. That's a lot of water in the huge chain.
Norm, I didn't know you folks have another salt lake out there. Interesting!
by Duey_C
Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Warning!
Replies: 14
Views: 3018

Re: Warning!

Ouch! Those wire wheels can be cagey little animals. One false move and they bite. You know that already. I've lost parts that were grabbed by the wire wheel and flung away but thankfully not much damage. So far. There's always tomorrow! That's the poopy part, some bench grinders will stall (yay!) a...
by Duey_C
Tue Aug 31, 2021 11:34 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Re: Stromberg M series carbs.

Raised the needle 1-1/2 turns and it leaked into the throat so turned it back down to 1 turn. No effect. Starts readily with 2 chokes, one more big pull and runs great up to a point. About ready to try the crusty looking M-3 after cleaning, changing around the throttle shaft and stealing the throttl...
by Duey_C
Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:22 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Re: Stromberg M series carbs.

Thank you John! Yes, the M-2 should be very similar! I'm absorbing your thoughts. You ain't scared of nothin', messing with the idle jet! These are gas adjusting and not air adjusting idle jets right? Shoot, I was looking at the needle valve in my head just now. Duh! Grab the flats, loosen the jam n...
by Duey_C
Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:29 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: THIS ONE LIVES IN MY BERRY PATCH
Replies: 6
Views: 2041

Re: THIS ONE LIVES IN MY BERRY PATCH

You know me pretty well GREG. Man do they consume bugs. :)
But when they aren't itsy-bitsy sized anymore? :shock: Ish. Squish.
FJ, that ishy thing reminds me of some folks down in Florida that keep a hugh jass spider to keep another more dangerous hugh jass spider away! Oof!
by Duey_C
Tue Aug 31, 2021 1:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: One more radiator question
Replies: 14
Views: 2350

Re: One more radiator question

I shouldn't. The upper water level to me is at the overflow tube. I'm with Mike and some else that suggested a vinegar wash or a baking soda wash out just to see. New radiators truly are magical yet there are a few out there doing their work as intended a hundred years ago without much issue. I got ...
by Duey_C
Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:58 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Stromberg M series carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 4330

Stromberg M series carbs.

Do we have a fella that knows the Stromberg M series carbs? Running a rebuilt M-3 on a fresh engine and things aren't quite right. The main jet is set so darned far out the detent balls are about to fall out yet the idle is closed completely. He wants more fuel. Fuel flow is pretty fair. Perhaps nee...
by Duey_C
Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:32 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: THIS ONE LIVES IN MY BERRY PATCH
Replies: 6
Views: 2041

Re: THIS ONE LIVES IN MY BERRY PATCH

Squished if it shows up in my yard. Was checking fuel flow on my old tractor and went to put the gas back in the tank. A good sized teenage woods spider was up on the side of the tank looking to see what was going on. About a 50 cent piece or a skoche larger in size. Before I realized, it was a grea...
by Duey_C
Sat Aug 28, 2021 2:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 TT Almost On The Road.
Replies: 4
Views: 1246

Re: 1926 TT Almost On The Road.

A beautiful truck indeed!
by Duey_C
Sat Aug 28, 2021 1:38 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Replies: 124
Views: 31300

Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)

Mike P isn't fudging facts. The Albany, MN IH show will be awesome! In my under-a-rock view, we have a bit of a revelation for fellas that have expressed interest. See if this is interesting. Getting dark. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBoup8VTBrg&t=2s Son drove up for tomatoes that I got ea...
by Duey_C
Wed Aug 25, 2021 2:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Can of worms: opened
Replies: 31
Views: 3829

Re: Can of worms: opened

Some thoughts from the outlands... There is truth in the statements of thermostats being used to limit water flow to cool. Ask a modern demolition-derby person and they might say that without the "restrictions" of a thermostat, the water moves far too fast to effectively cool the engine. Son include...
by Duey_C
Wed Aug 25, 2021 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Progress
Replies: 56
Views: 11380

Re: TT Progress

Hot TT!
Thank you for bringing this to the top again.
The cab top pics and your work there are priceless and helpful. :)
by Duey_C
Sat Aug 21, 2021 2:21 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Old Photo - Dad Clay's Garage - Idaho Falls
Replies: 4
Views: 1812

Re: Old Photo - Dad Clay's Garage - Idaho Falls

Pun not intended but you guys have a rich heritage out there.
:)
by Duey_C
Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: News regarding well known Forum Member
Replies: 43
Views: 5955

Re: News regarding well known Forum Member

Glad you two are doing OK Erik. Payers to be sent straightaway.
Jim P nails it for me. We respect our mods yet please explain this.
by Duey_C
Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:19 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Show us your hit n miss engines
Replies: 61
Views: 16277

Re: Show us your hit n miss engines

Richard, you must tell us sometime about the green automobile. Even if not right here. I like the canvas colored top! I'll expect pics in my email at least my friend. Shoot, with all the varied projects you've worked on over the years you deserve your own OT thread! I think we'd like that. Hah! Too ...
by Duey_C
Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:57 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Disappointed with forum members
Replies: 29
Views: 3967

Re: Disappointed with forum members

Heck, with a possibly original '16 with coils in place, I'm afraid he didn't order the correct dizzy. He should have a Texas T Parts type complete replacement yet his is for a Bosch unit already installed. Chad, would you look in to what I wrote and let me know IF I did any service or more dis-servi...
by Duey_C
Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1916 Distributor and Battery Installation
Replies: 31
Views: 3730

Re: 1916 Distributor and Battery Installation

Shoot, even a small fish locater battery from the hardware store will give you electricity to run the coils already in place. :) I have my little battery behind the gas tank in the toolbox. Works great until running then I switch to the magneto. Gosh that would work if you put in a distributer too. ...
by Duey_C
Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Always Surprises - Spark Plug
Replies: 9
Views: 1910

Re: Always Surprises - Spark Plug

Glad that Ford layed out the issue for you!
by Duey_C
Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August: What have you done with your T.
Replies: 61
Views: 8260

Re: August: What have you done with your T.

Shown this before but it begged repeating. Put Kerosene in the lamps and tuned them in tonight. Tested the electrics also. This was after dealing with an OT stud/bolt hole coolant leak to be tested. Had him out for a Toodle. Ran pretty good. :) Note my STILL removable upholstery. Dang those parking ...
by Duey_C
Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 4 CYL CHWVY ENGINE,
Replies: 15
Views: 2624

Re: 4 CYL CHWVY ENGINE,

Something about "The roar of a Chevy four" comes to my mind. Sorry 'bout that guys. Yep, with some doing and a plate the Chevy four head can give overhead valve to a T. Pun not intended. Not to be lost to time my friend if you can save it. Have three of those engines and all have bent cranks. TOUGH ...
by Duey_C
Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: In the words of Chester A. Riley...
Replies: 12
Views: 2382

Re: In the words of Chester A. Riley...

Been dealing with a similar leak on an OT topic engine. Durn it.
I never listened but know about Chester A. Riley even tho the rhythm of the name reminds me of the Mad mag character.
Which I can't recall.
Interesting.
by Duey_C
Sat Aug 07, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Information on Wichita KS model T
Replies: 50
Views: 12971

Re: Information on Wichita KS model T

Yeehaw! Hi you guys!
by Duey_C
Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:58 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Show us your hit n miss engines
Replies: 61
Views: 16277

Re: Show us your hit n miss engines

Richard, good to see you back in here! :) If I may Mark. A blast from the past! Son Nathan on the right and niece Nikki on the left. 35 years ago? Gosh, the dragonflies (visitors from heaven) on the day you were interred Nikki. Bless you. :) An IH LA and a 1920 Fairbanks Morse Z in back that a frien...
by Duey_C
Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:16 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Replies: 124
Views: 31300

Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)

I actually posted that... The highs. You hit the nail on the head my friend! This wore out ol' tractor ain't getting a stitch more of paint. There's enough color here. Maw mentioned paint and wanted to see the original tractor color. Showed her actual factory paint but ignored her request. Have an i...
by Duey_C
Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:40 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: For sale, but not by me…Only $349,900.00.
Replies: 12
Views: 2455

Re: For sale, but not by me…Only $349,900.00.

So that's what a Duel Cowl Phaeton is bringing these days. Almost like at the gas station, why didn't they just add the extra hundred bucks for an even $350,000? It sounds cheaper. ;) I have one in maroon. A plastic model from 40 years ago! Maw would really love going for cruises in a real one. Nope...
by Duey_C
Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August: What have you done with your T.
Replies: 61
Views: 8260

Re: August: What have you done with your T.

Oop! I guess this IS the August thread? If so, glad to be contributing again. :) Dallas, Crappy the 24 and I are still at odds with each other. ;) The 18's attitude is pretty good. Attitudes: The $$$$$$$ big iron OT shot me in the foot tonight with an internal water leak. Just because another model ...
by Duey_C
Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: More on a machine used to build T body structure wood
Replies: 7
Views: 1772

Re: More on a machine used to build T body structure wood

I need to read this all again.
Thanks Will!
by Duey_C
Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:29 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)
Replies: 124
Views: 31300

Re: Share Your Tractor(s) - old ones that is ;-)

Been putzing. See what I missed? If ya don't get it after a moment, think colors... Had a friend come over and put the engine (worth more than my own skid loader) back into production 2's frame from 1929. Looks like a tractor again instead of a pile of scrap iron. Son, I and our old skid loader got ...
by Duey_C
Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: August: What have you done with your T.
Replies: 61
Views: 8260

August: What have you done with your T.

Shoot, I was going to tack-on a small blurb about what I was doing this August but I cannot find the thread. Is this the first for this August? Got my '18 runabout home again! Happy this funny little car is home again. Deer hunting 2019, I put it in storage (time capsule). The driveway way out is re...
by Duey_C
Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Vaporizer Display
Replies: 9
Views: 2039

Re: Vaporizer Display

Gorgeous!
They do work when good.
by Duey_C
Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:05 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: This was trucking-Old Photos
Replies: 1406
Views: 326098

Re: This was trucking-Old Photos

Then sometimes the truck needs to be used to the haul the engine-powered air compressor to tear up the streets so the trucks can do more.
I'm stuck with a gasoline powered non-rotating jack hammer instead of these handy air operated hammers.
by Duey_C
Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model TT trucks galore
Replies: 8
Views: 1853

Re: Model TT trucks galore

Michael is correct, it's nearly a time warp out there. The trucks should be pretty well preserved, I have an OT piece (Old Tractor) from close by there and it was quite nicely preserved in that environment. The (OT) IH trucks caught my attention but my plate is full. I'll make sure an IH friend know...
by Duey_C
Wed Jul 21, 2021 3:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ellsworth WI swap meet this Sunday the 25th.
Replies: 2
Views: 755

Re: Ellsworth WI swap meet this Sunday the 25th.

And don't forget to stop at the creamery for some great Wisconsin cheese curds!
Not affiliated. Just good cheese.
Hope that's OK Darel.
by Duey_C
Sun Jul 18, 2021 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3
Replies: 444
Views: 126984

Re: 24 Touring Barn Car Revival - Part 3

And ripping up that frontage road!
Thanks Don!
by Duey_C
Sat Jul 17, 2021 12:01 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: So we think the model T sometimes needed cooling help?
Replies: 2
Views: 1412

So we think the model T sometimes needed cooling help?

Here are some nice pics of a cooling helper for the Fordson F tractor. One report shown in a big book of tractors about the Fordson F: "Some farmers found it hard to believe that anything could get so hot in the summertime and still freeze in the winter."... There was more to be said about the Fords...
by Duey_C
Thu Jul 08, 2021 1:48 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Pretty Brass Carbs.
Replies: 18
Views: 5874

Re: Pretty Brass Carbs.

You bet I will Paul. :-) Just putzing with little things tonight as the engine is ready to go back in the tractor frame. Stripped down to make certain no oddball parts get broken during the lift and carry if something happens. Mainly the manifold and round Purolater oil filter base. Odd. Fussing wit...
by Duey_C
Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T prevails at Lincoln!
Replies: 23
Views: 3602

Re: Model T prevails at Lincoln!

:) :)
Awesome!
by Duey_C
Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fatal accident
Replies: 13
Views: 2753

Re: Fatal accident

No wonder I don't like road edges that have a hill down from there.
Sobering reminder. It happened then and still does.
Dare I thank you for the post Rich.
I was wanting to ask if standard rear axle, Ruxtell or clamshell but with the negativity I won't.
by Duey_C
Mon Jun 28, 2021 2:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Serendipity Strikes - I Met Donnie Brown and his Speedster!
Replies: 7
Views: 1622

Re: Serendipity Strikes - I Met Donnie Brown and his Speedster!

Best of show AND Sponsors choice? Yippee!
Glad for you! And deserved.