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by Scott_Conger
Sat Aug 12, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Tool Time
Replies: 108
Views: 10676

Re: Tool Time

very nice, Bob
what I wouldn't give for a larger heavier lathe... :?
by Scott_Conger
Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Weak Spark at #2 Cylinder
Replies: 34
Views: 1769

Re: Weak Spark at #2 Cylinder

Tom you're welcome my '19 has a horribly chewed up ring gear and on a cold day if I accidentally let up on the starter button and immediately reapply juice, I am 50/50 chance of slamming it together like a weld...no rocking will do it UNTIL I loosen the 4 screws and allow the bendix to just move awa...
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Weak Spark at #2 Cylinder
Replies: 34
Views: 1769

Re: Weak Spark at #2 Cylinder

Tom #1, I'd give the new harness a good look over to ensure you have not misrouted/miswired the commutator #2 be sure to time the new commutator correctly. There is no guarantee that the new one is mechanically EXACTLY like the last one #3 if the bendix is jammed, and it sounds like it is, you are n...
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 11, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is Dave Huson still selling parts?
Replies: 12
Views: 1492

Re: Is Dave Huson still selling parts?

Rich et al

Had a nice conversation with Dave and wife a few months ago when he inquired to buy something from me. I think he's just slowing down.
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Holly NH leaking gas
Replies: 13
Views: 704

Re: Holly NH leaking gas

Joshua any float valve will be extraordinarily sensitive to even the tiniest amount of junk on the sealing lip internal to the valve. It is the nature of the beast. additionally, your particular style valve, in enough instances to have developed this reputation, will often alternately stick closed, ...
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: auto. transport service
Replies: 9
Views: 2365

Re: auto. transport service

You know, since Gene asked this question over 4 years ago and has been dredged to the surface by a BOT, I'm thinking that any advice anyone has for Gene is pretty much a moot point by now.
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Does anyone know the history of this T?
Replies: 15
Views: 1631

Re: Does anyone know the history of this T?

Jeff

don't sugar-coat it!
tell us how you REALLY feel! :lol: :lol: :lol:

(BTW - I don't think you're wrong)
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:00 am
Forum: Services
Topic: Model T Voltage Regulators and Diode cutouts now Available
Replies: 29
Views: 2349

Re: Model T Voltage Regulators and Diode cutouts

Good for you and Good Luck
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 10, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is This a Model T School Bus?
Replies: 7
Views: 848

Re: Is This a Model T School Bus?

It will take more searching than I am interested in doing, but I know that a Forum Member recreated such a vehicle using very old industrial mesh taken from a building salvage (?) operation and cut/fit to his delivery and did a wonderfully credible job of it.
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 10, 2023 8:10 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted 280 cam
Replies: 1
Views: 341

Re: Wanted 280 cam

FWIW - Chaffin's Garage offers regrinds which folks speak very highly of.
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 10, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Phillips pump and tank Lubester
Replies: 2
Views: 516

Re: Phillips pump and tank Lubester

Jacob, thanks for asking the question! I am looking forward to hearing from someone or someones who have done just this sort of restoration. I have a roll-around double lubester with glass cylinders in my shop along with a basket of glass oil bottles just to show folks how things used to be done. I ...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tar on top of coil question
Replies: 22
Views: 1218

Re: Tar on top of coil question

So there , John! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: There is no point debating someone once they appeal to authority...you position becomes null and void and theirs is unassailable. :lol: Now, it's true that there is a truly "correct" way to do this, and kudos for Bob's pureness of heart, but there is also a w...
by Scott_Conger
Wed Aug 09, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: U-joint problem on 1922 Canadian touring
Replies: 4
Views: 430

Re: U-joint problem on 1922 Canadian touring

Well, this last post proves that it will be at least a few more months before Cyberdyne finishes us all off...
by Scott_Conger
Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedster project Rajo 4 valve test run
Replies: 8
Views: 582

Re: Speedster project Rajo 4 valve test run

That's really nifty...and it sounds great!
by Scott_Conger
Wed Aug 09, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS 1913 REAR BODY SIL SUPPORT BRACKET SET (NOS)
Replies: 6
Views: 567

Re: FS 1913 REAR BODY SIL SUPPORT BRACKET SET (NOS)

Adam, since when did "need" ever enter the equation?? :lol:
by Scott_Conger
Wed Aug 09, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Differential issue, any ideas?
Replies: 13
Views: 979

Re: Differential issue, any ideas?

Mike

I believe you think right.
by Scott_Conger
Tue Aug 08, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brass Parts Interest
Replies: 7
Views: 815

Re: Brass Parts Interest

Hey there, Victor

ready to cry "UNCLE!!" ?? :lol:

I'm glad these guys can do that level of work...seriously! But it's been a rough crowd so far, eh?

it's a nice thing you want to do...good luck to all involved.
by Scott_Conger
Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS 1913 REAR BODY SIL SUPPORT BRACKET SET (NOS)
Replies: 6
Views: 567

Re: FS 1913 REAR BODY SIL SUPPORT BRACKET SET (NOS)

Boy, how great a snag was that?? :D
by Scott_Conger
Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 4 dr sedan body question
Replies: 20
Views: 975

Re: 4 dr sedan body question

Vernon with respect, why are you going to take it apart? If you mean the body, I have to tell you that you have chosen absolutely the wrong car to cut your teeth on with respect to replacing the wood. This body style is an enormous undertaking which would give the most seasoned and prudent people pa...
by Scott_Conger
Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do I have to tighten the low band some more?
Replies: 9
Views: 647

Re: Do I have to tighten the low band some more?

the faster you rev, the harder it is to grab it. imagine your only job was to stop an electric motor with your bare hands...do you want it running at 1725 rpm, or turned off and barely turning? if you're stomping into low, yeah, it's going to buck. remember, if the car is idling nicely and spark is ...
by Scott_Conger
Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Timer brush help
Replies: 34
Views: 1517

Re: Timer brush help

looks like it has a keyway to me

take the old brush out and you'll see exactly how it goes

I hope you have a timer which actually uses that brush
by Scott_Conger
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brass Parts Interest
Replies: 7
Views: 815

Re: Brass Parts Interest

True words, Hank I make multiples of things I need and offer them for sale until they're gone. I've found it pretty pointless to "make to order" a one-off part of any real complexity, because rarely is that one part worth what it would take to make without giving away the ranch in the process. It's ...
by Scott_Conger
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ron Patterson
Replies: 27
Views: 1910

Re: Ron Patterson

Hey, Ron

better speak up!

people are now writing eulogies about you...
by Scott_Conger
Sun Aug 06, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Busted axle
Replies: 7
Views: 663

Re: Busted axle

UGH!

condolences, Jason
by Scott_Conger
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Death by headlight socket?
Replies: 24
Views: 1799

Re: Death by headlight socket?

Excellent!

especially nice to year about that boy's pride and excitement

glad it all worked out and that it was as simple and direct as you thought
by Scott_Conger
Sun Aug 06, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ron Patterson
Replies: 27
Views: 1910

Re: Ron Patterson

Bill, just go to your very first post, click on the pencil icon and add something like "kudos to..." to the beginning of your header :)

you're not being picked on, just that history of this Forum is replete with poster's names and often refer to a death...
by Scott_Conger
Sun Aug 06, 2023 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A 21 yr old wants my '23
Replies: 53
Views: 3429

Re: A 21 yr old wants my '23

John, I don't know the laws in California, but you piqued my curiosity and it appears that age is a protected class only in housing and employment. I won't doubt your steadfast belief, but am pretty certain that unless it got you hauled in front of a judge for refusing to sell something out of your ...
by Scott_Conger
Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Tool Time
Replies: 108
Views: 10676

Re: Tool Time

Just picked up this tap/die set...dates to pre 1912 and is a fractional set from 7/64 to 1/4 in 1/64 increments. Some real oddball stuff, and yet will see service in due time due to the kind of work I do. Was very pleased to get my mitts on it and for a very good price, too. Little Giant A-3 tap and...
by Scott_Conger
Sat Aug 05, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New owner 1923 model T hello everybody
Replies: 42
Views: 1554

Re: New owner 1923 model T hello everybody

you will have a temp gauge - coolant will come out the overflow tube or not ;) if it isn't steaming, you're fine (and with a new radiator and learn how to adjust timing properly, you will be...) BTW - once you're up and running, carry coolant at about 1/2 way up "FORD" on the shell...any higher and ...
by Scott_Conger
Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Not one of you picked up on this
Replies: 22
Views: 1891

Re: Not one of you picked up on this

If you simply seek *clicks*, then something exciting - videos like "mowing a lawn" is the ticket...tens, hundreds of thousands of views (go figure) There are several good channels (and getting better with each video) but so far, probably the best Model T "how to" videos EVER are Model T Tips, and it...
by Scott_Conger
Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Really high quality tap/die set for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 697

Re: Really high quality tap/die set for sale

Mark that is a really nice set, isn't it? I have the same exact one which is labled "Special"...it's interesting that yours has a PN associated with it and mine does not. I think it is unusual in that each tap size came with 3 taps not just 1, as is normal. I cannot find any evidence of use on mine ...
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 571
Views: 135878

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Mark

I can't help but wonder if that is a spent air bag in your car? :lol:
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Battery Charger
Replies: 30
Views: 1521

Re: Magneto Battery Charger

Holy cow, you guys are working awfully hard at "improving" a two component design that already has proven outstanding field service life and essentially idiot-proof safety parameters. Doesn't gravity need improving or something else that all mankind can make use of? I hear the Monongahela Iron Ingot...
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New owner 1923 model T hello everybody
Replies: 42
Views: 1554

Re: New owner 1923 model T hello everybody

your "year" description makes perfect sense and yes, it is a cut down touring car from 26-27 period

if you were very curious, or when/if the waterpump comes off for whatever reason, the engine number appears just above the water inlet. The SN will tell you what year the block is.
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 04, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A 21 yr old wants my '23
Replies: 53
Views: 3429

Re: A 21 yr old wants my '23

Come on Hank if I'm selling a Hepplewhite table and some flea market diva that paints furniture blue then white and sands off some white and beats it with chains "to make it look old", comes along, I ain't selling. To an extent you're right, though, I am not a democracy, I am a dictator and I dictat...
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 04, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New owner 1923 model T hello everybody
Replies: 42
Views: 1554

Re: New owner 1923 model T hello everybody

Welcome to the affliction!

hold on to your hat...you're going to be flooded with comments/questions
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 571
Views: 135878

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

protect your drivers side interior panel with some plywood or something. It's going to take a good "over bend" to leave it where it needs to be and you don't need to slip and put a 2x4 through your nice interior
by Scott_Conger
Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 571
Views: 135878

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

coincidentally saw your video before this post and came here to comment so long as the pedal lines up with floorboard trim, it really doesn't look bent. I am going to suggest that either you or someone prior "took some bends out" of the brake lever. Just give it a big heave-ho and shove it over in i...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Delco Remy 635B Gear Set
Replies: 21
Views: 1466

Re: Delco Remy 635B Gear Set

Alan I agree with you from stem to stern! If I wasn't clear, my only point is that someday that existing oddball cam may be replaced and the new one WILL fit the Texas T cam gear and this present one, as altered, will no longer work. Just trying to make sure a new cam does not force the total replac...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Battery Charger
Replies: 30
Views: 1521

Re: Magneto Battery Charger

Really, George, did you really even remotely suggest an LED in place of an incandescent light bulb in the charger circuit? I realize that you said "tongue in cheek" but then immediately followed up like it was a viable alternative. Of the 2 jobs that bulb is doing, neither is "light" and as for the ...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 03, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Really high quality tap/die set for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 697

Really high quality tap/die set for sale

I have no connection other than knowing a great deal when I see it...if you are looking for a very high quality general tap/die set in smaller sizes, you can't beat this American made set made by a legendary company. Appears to have had very little use: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266334192765?hash=ite...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 03, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Battery Charger
Replies: 30
Views: 1521

Re: Magneto Battery Charger

So, what is the life or hours of a 1156 as a current limiter? Excluding infant mortality, I think that would be entirely dependent on the current input, and it would be a current limiter right up to the point of failure - unlike a fuse, which can potentially allow a significant though brief surge o...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 03, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Battery Charger
Replies: 30
Views: 1521

Re: Magneto Battery Charger

This doesn't answer my question.
actually, Patterson's and Regan's answers answer your question EXACTLY, and very directly, about the use of a fuse rather than a bulb and why it would be a terrible if not completely ineffective choice.

I can only lead the horse to water...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 03, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A 21 yr old wants my '23
Replies: 53
Views: 3429

Re: A 21 yr old wants my '23

John, as a private citizen, you can refuse to sell to someone if you don't like their breath

this isn't a civil rights case, it is a car for sale.

honestly, at what point did we turn into such a frightened and cowering group of people?
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 03, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Battery Charger
Replies: 30
Views: 1521

Re: Magneto Battery Charger

Ron Patterson's or John Regan's answer at the end of this thread answers the question as to why a bulb and not a resistor: https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/4 ... 1416288062
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 03, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RELINING RM BRAKES
Replies: 7
Views: 529

Re: RELINING RM BRAKES

JB Weld is good for lots of things, but betting my life on it? I don't think so. With epoxies (or any bonding material), material suitability, surface preparation, cleanliness, cure times/rates and overall process are all part of the bond strength (and life) equation. Since I have pretty extensive e...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Delco Remy 635B Gear Set
Replies: 21
Views: 1466

Re: Delco Remy 635B Gear Set

Martin - a suggestion: as suppliers and products ebb and flow, it might be in your best interest NOW to contact your supplier and buy ANOTHER gear and keep in your "stuff" for the day when you perhaps put in a new cam and find that this gear is now no longer viable as modified...how many folks wish ...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TT Rocky Mountain Brake Linkage
Replies: 11
Views: 661

Re: TT Rocky Mountain Brake Linkage

Surprised no one has actually led you to information...here it is, or at least a good deal toward what I THINK you're looking for: https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/1 ... 1321237805
by Scott_Conger
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A 21 yr old wants my '23
Replies: 53
Views: 3429

Re: A 21 yr old wants my '23

Susanne I remember your original complaint when you were preparing for your move. That must have been one extremely talented buyer to take advantage of a seller. As a seller, I have never had trouble saying "no", but then again, I've never waited to sell a car days just before getting on the boat, e...
by Scott_Conger
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: safety hubs
Replies: 15
Views: 1016

Re: safety hubs

Dan

it is always so nice to see your beautiful products...and very good of you to weigh in on these sorts of topics to offer guidance and experience in these matters. When I see your signature, I know I can take the information to the bank.
by Scott_Conger
Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 571
Views: 135878

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

for neutral, all you need is the clutch bolt riding on the cam...that happens before the brake handle is straight up and down. with thick linings, if you will adjust for neutral and free-rolling with the handle still a little forward, you can adjust brakes to sock down right at lever "vertical" or o...
by Scott_Conger
Tue Aug 01, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firewall
Replies: 14
Views: 857

Re: Firewall

Ryan model year/body styles are an interesting thing...a 1913 manufactured car would be "13" up to around August 1913, while Sept 30, 1913, was the end of the Fiscal Year... generally, but not for absolute certain, in the August/September time frame, the 1913 square door model T transitioned to the ...
by Scott_Conger
Tue Aug 01, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firewall
Replies: 14
Views: 857

Re: Firewall

Vincent from my understanding of your question, those metal trim pieces are "flat" or square across the top and there is no bias/angle here is a link with kinda-sorta shows what you're asking about https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/822076/892189.html?1535140791https: and another//www.mtfca.com/d...
by Scott_Conger
Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuild Starter ?
Replies: 7
Views: 580

Re: Rebuild Starter ?

Bill before you remove it, be sure to remove the bendix first. It will not come out with it attached and all you'll do is destroy the MAG ring if you try you may perhaps just have a bum bendix, anyway and not a bad starter starter and bendix are two entirely separate entities and one being rebuilt w...
by Scott_Conger
Tue Aug 01, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another Business Lost
Replies: 14
Views: 1614

Re: Another Business Lost

Look at the bright side...one less company to have to invest in a fleet of electric trucks. Imagine all those savings! I don't know about Canada, but I have confidence that my government will fix everything. Why worry when the Government is on my side taking care of me? I know they are, because they...
by Scott_Conger
Tue Aug 01, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: new video on Model T Camp and Adventures
Replies: 15
Views: 1103

Re: new video on Model T Camp and Adventures

What a charming video Donnie. Thank you for the effort and sharing it. Most folks would view your adventure as being enough work but to add video and staged shots takes it to another level and I remember your sharing the aftermath of that wreck some years ago...what a sobering experience! thanks again
by Scott_Conger
Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Backup Camera
Replies: 17
Views: 992

Re: Backup Camera

FWIW - I second Mark's advice...I have had excellent luck with very good products offered by eTrailer.com...it really is a good outfit to deal with
by Scott_Conger
Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T body tag
Replies: 14
Views: 890

Re: T body tag

Joe

if the rest of the car is remotely as nice as the perishable top appears to be, I hope there is no restoration slated for its future

that's really neat
by Scott_Conger
Mon Jul 31, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Backup Camera
Replies: 17
Views: 992

Re: Backup Camera

Brenden I think it's unlikely that someone has mounted a backup camera on a T. Model T owners are known for lots of both useful as well as dubious gadgets for the sake of gadgets, and I'd think that If there was a sound reason for mounting a camera, someone would have done it. I'm curious as to the ...
by Scott_Conger
Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Death by headlight socket?
Replies: 24
Views: 1799

Re: Death by headlight socket?

So the consensus is that there is a dead short in the socket when the bulb is installed... 16 gauge can safely carry 13A maximum and at some point of overload beyond that, it will burn (based on specific temp rating of the insulation, which I do not know) by deduction from the above though, we can d...
by Scott_Conger
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firewall
Replies: 14
Views: 857

Re: Firewall

go slow that is for a different car - an earlier 1915 knowing that, just be sure of what you want before you cut - and yes, as a minimum you want square corners on top to look close to a correct '14 and among other things be sure to understand what the drawing is showing for carb controls...there is...
by Scott_Conger
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Atwater Kent distributer
Replies: 2
Views: 282

Re: Atwater Kent distributer

that's NLGI "0" stuff so it's pretty low viscosity. If you put a dab on, it might not stay...if you pack things good it may leak and make a mess personally I would research what grade grease is best suited for your application - I'm not a lubrication specialist but I can understand data and anticipa...
by Scott_Conger
Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firewall
Replies: 14
Views: 857

Re: Firewall

Vincent welcome to the affliction! post pix! I think you'll be pleased with this: https://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/167038.html?1288113136 Note: this link is a start to your journey, but not the final word - read the entire post with care to note dimensional errors that are called out by ...
by Scott_Conger
Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 571
Views: 135878

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Robert

she's obviously bright and talented...imagine how dangerous she'll be after completing her Higher Education! :lol:
by Scott_Conger
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: quick test coils
Replies: 15
Views: 820

Re: quick test coils

Neil

when I get a lecture from you, I know that I must have made a difference in the world that day ;)

chill, dude

it's all good
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: quick test coils
Replies: 15
Views: 820

Re: quick test coils

it has nothing to do with the secondary coil tester that Reagan made and is not testing coils at a flea-market just that? maybe I'm dense but I thought that was the original question, not how do I check a flea-market coil for operation... regardless, this thread has gone in 2 different directions, ...
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - Five Young Ladies Possing On A Model T
Replies: 5
Views: 696

Re: OLD PHOTO - Five Young Ladies Possing On A Model T

Jerry

perhaps daddy was a blacksmith with an interest in Medieval fashion ;)
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: quick test coils
Replies: 15
Views: 820

Re: quick test coils

Luke

I get it, but do you normally buy complete rebuilt coils at flea markets and antique stores? You NZ guys have high-class establishments! ;)

as a FACT guy, I'd expect that you were servicing your own coils and not paying the price for someone else to rebuild them
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: quick test coils
Replies: 15
Views: 820

Re: quick test coils

If I owned a ECCT, I'd expect that it would work wonderfully on setting up a rebuilt coil, but personally, I would not expect a $400 coil tester to be a reasonable substitute for a battery, lightbulb and some masking tape, like Toon's (or a $9 cheap ohmmeter) when I'm wandering through a flea-market...
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OLD PHOTO - 1020's Boy With Speedster Peddle Car.
Replies: 14
Views: 1191

Re: OLD PHOTO - 1020's Boy With Speedster Peddle Car.

what a wonderful and evocative photo!
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: It took me 26 years but it’s almost done
Replies: 13
Views: 894

Re: It took me 26 years but it’s almost done

...and I'll bet some of it was done in hi anyway... the nature of kids doesn't change much through the generations! :lol:
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Generator Repair or Replace
Replies: 4
Views: 296

Re: Generator Repair or Replace

original armature, original open ball bearings, replaced wires, friction tape insulation...there is nothing to repair (and to do so will lead you straight into the arms of an alternator salesman) spend the $$ once and buy a remanufactured generator with everything brand new, with a warrantee, from s...
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
Topic: FS - 20 RUNABOUT -ARAB, ALABAMA
Replies: 4
Views: 1607

Re: FS - 20 RUNABOUT -ARAB, ALABAMA

tim

look at the front bumper carefully and let me know if you don't agree that it is the very definition of a "fender bender"
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Death by headlight socket?
Replies: 24
Views: 1799

Re: Death by headlight socket?

Les, I agree with what you said, but I think you are misinterpreting the MAG thing:
Are you running the car on battery?
Yes. I'm troubleshooting the mag at the moment
from that exchange, I understand that he's running on battery
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Report from the 1st Annual Stone Gables Estate Pre-WWII Car Tour - Elizabethtown, PA
Replies: 13
Views: 723

Re: Report from the 1st Annual Stone Gables Estate Pre-WWII Car Tour - Elizabethtown, PA

Andrew, most appreciate your taking the time to share. as is often the case, I have a soft-spot for family's enjoying time together and find the photo of you and your dad to be the nicest photo posted. My dad is 92 and lives on the other side of the country plus isn't up to touring even for a day. I...
by Scott_Conger
Sun Jul 30, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Death by headlight socket?
Replies: 24
Views: 1799

Re: Death by headlight socket?

So, adding the bulb and turning it on slowly kills the engine but doesn't blow a fuse... I cannot imagine that there is a direct short to ground then, as the fuse would blow if there was and everything would die immediately if running on BAT. Slowly running out of poop indicates a decent draw on a d...
by Scott_Conger
Sat Jul 29, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RUB-NIX
Replies: 13
Views: 942

Re: RUB-NIX

since you're back to pix, I figured as much!
by Scott_Conger
Sat Jul 29, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RUB-NIX
Replies: 13
Views: 942

Re: RUB-NIX

since you're back to pix, I figured as much!
by Scott_Conger
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HIGH FLO ALUMINUM INTAKE?
Replies: 18
Views: 1264

Re: HIGH FLO ALUMINUM INTAKE?

This is one of those rare and interesting things where folks say they work well or don't work worth a darn...and I've come to accept the fact that both things are true. I could give reasons why it should hinder performance and not help, and I'd be right in theory but right in reality only 1/2 the ti...
by Scott_Conger
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Generator Troubles
Replies: 24
Views: 1432

Re: Generator Troubles

Thank you Ed to get them sold, they had to be priced to the market...I found that I was either too slow or thought too highly of my hourly worth, one or the other, and just couldn't keep doing them. That was early in my "gee, I want to be a supplier to the hobby" phase. I've since realized that to m...
by Scott_Conger
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RUB-NIX
Replies: 13
Views: 942

Re: RUB-NIX

Too hot to paint, Tom? :)
by Scott_Conger
Sat Jul 29, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Generator Troubles
Replies: 24
Views: 1432

Re: Generator Troubles

I hear how horrible they are to rebuild and how temperamental they are, but honestly for the 2 years or so that I was remanufacturing them, there didn't seem to be any mystery or difficulty. If you know how to do the work, you know how to do the work. I don't know air conditioning very well and supp...
by Scott_Conger
Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Yes Jennifer, AKA Model T Gal,,. There is such thing as Santa Claus
Replies: 23
Views: 2112

Re: Yes Jennifer, AKA Model T Gal,,. There is such thing as Santa Claus

Hank

I don't know if the work or your motivation to do it, is more impressive

that was an extraordinarily nice thing to do
by Scott_Conger
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Heinze/KW hybrid
Replies: 9
Views: 652

Re: Heinze/KW hybrid

well done :)
by Scott_Conger
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Neway Valve Seat Cutter
Replies: 8
Views: 571

Re: Neway Valve Seat Cutter

Follow the directions install the pilot firmly, with care use slow, light cuts, straight down - absolutely avoid any side/side pressure on the cutter especially when cutting a surface that has an interrupted/incomplete cut due to ovality of the hole. Point being, do not allow the cutter to "seek" th...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A golden opportunity...
Replies: 29
Views: 2897

Re: A golden opportunity...

There are kids who come here, but regardless, no one comes here hoping for or expecting the invectives you were slinging around. This is at least the 2nd post you've done this and had to edit. I'm no prude but I'm your mother, either, so at some point self-control needs to kick in to maintain some s...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fake one piece pan patch panel
Replies: 16
Views: 1448

Re: Fake one piece pan patch panel

you guys are thinking of Glenn Johnson in FL. All but 100% certain that Glenn's gone. He did pans, early axles, and had bought the castings/patterns/drawings for very early Kingston 5 ball carbs from Ernie Brown. I visited him once with some curiosity about buying the carb business. I concluded that...
by Scott_Conger
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aluminun head. What make is this
Replies: 9
Views: 1012

Re: Aluminun head. What make is this

John, thanks for that. Learn something new every day or the day's wasted!
by Scott_Conger
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aluminun head. What make is this
Replies: 9
Views: 1012

Re: Aluminun head. What make is this

That head comes up for question every now and again...I don't think anyone has ever positively identified it. I find that a little surprising as we have some vendors who have been in the game for a very long time and I'd have thought that someone would remember, but they apparently don't.
by Scott_Conger
Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A golden opportunity...
Replies: 29
Views: 2897

Re: A golden opportunity...

Suzanne

my post was in response to a foul, "F" laced diatribe by a new poster. The post has since been edited.
by Scott_Conger
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 945

Re: Magneto Test

I suspect that I know who is doing Lang's coils but am not sure. It really doesn't matter, as Lang's has an outstanding reputation and warrantee and is not likely going to deal with a sub-par vendor (of which there are several very good well known ones and a few lesser known, but good reputation guy...
by Scott_Conger
Wed Jul 26, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 945

Re: Magneto Test

Pete, your mag output is not terrible and is more than capable of running your car. Coils can be made to run on battery and still be terrible on MAG - so, now that you know that, lacking test equipment for them, contact one of several guys who advertises coil rebuilding and send off to be checked. N...
by Scott_Conger
Wed Jul 26, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Test
Replies: 19
Views: 945

Re: Magneto Test

pretty much, yep.
by Scott_Conger
Wed Jul 26, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Waterless Radiator Coolant
Replies: 70
Views: 3370

Re: Waterless Radiator Coolant

So why does the 5% Vinegar mix look better than the Peal 50/50? because it is essentially water the list of temps shows: very little flow through the radiator with Evans (lack of density gradation) 50/50 better at heat transfer than Evans "water" better at heat transfer than 50/50 radiator is proba...
by Scott_Conger
Tue Jul 25, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A golden opportunity...
Replies: 29
Views: 2897

Re: A golden opportunity...

Post reported

"good bye" seems inadequate
by Scott_Conger
Tue Jul 25, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Waterless Radiator Coolant
Replies: 70
Views: 3370

Re: Waterless Radiator Coolant

Advice here on the Forum : As long as the coolant is in liquid form and in complete contact with the water passages in the engine, it will do its job to take the heat away from the engine block yes, at about 66% the efficiency of water or 80% of the efficiency of 50/50. Science is a tough mother. F...
by Scott_Conger
Mon Jul 24, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Failed Reproduction Part & The Luckiest Guy on Tour
Replies: 9
Views: 1026

Re: Failed Reproduction Part & The Luckiest Guy on Tour

that is usually due to excessive wear in the top hole. With the threads socked down hard, it's free to wobble, placing strain right at the termination of the thread. With a very close fit as designed even the worst part would be expected to survive. Lucky guy! Was on tour once where we almost all bo...