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- Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shriner T's
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5512
Re: Shriner T's
They depress me, seeing the things done to Model Ts
- Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T tool at the flea market
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2764
T tool at the flea market
I found this today.
It won't work on our T though, because we have new one-piece valves without the little depressions to turn them with. For a buck I couldn't leave it behind though.- Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WANTED: one rear wheel,non de-mountable, wood felloe
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1528
WANTED: one rear wheel,non de-mountable, wood felloe
I would like to buy 1(one), or 2 (two) rear wheel(s) for our '21 Touring. They are non-demountable, wood felloes with 30 x 3 1/2 tires. I need good, ready to use wheels please. Thanks.
- Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:14 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Old car fest
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2421
Re: Old car fest
CANCELED
- Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Will changing electrical system to 12v devalue the car?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7837
Re: Will changing electrical system to 12v devalue the car?
I will not/would not buy a Model T that had been changed to 12 volts. I also don't want a T that does not have the original 4 coil ignition system, no distributors for me. I like 'em the way Henry intended. My '21 has a water pump but I have the parts necessary to remove it eventually. :) Mine has w...
- Sat Jun 20, 2020 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: wobbly rear wheel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4878
Re: wobbly rear wheel
I thought that I had studied up on Model Ts enough to know what we wanted 3 years ago when we bought our '21 Touring for what I thought was a very good price. I wish I had known that wooden felloe wheels were the least desireable, most PITA ones to have. I knew I would rather have had de-mountables ...
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 10:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: wobbly rear wheel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4878
Re: wobbly rear wheel
I did not remove the wheel from the car, I removed the tire, replaced the tube and tire with the wheel on the car. I probably got too aggressive when remounting the tire and moved the rim to the inside of the felloes? I would love to be able to remove the tire and realign the rim with the rest of th...
- Sat Jun 13, 2020 9:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: wobbly rear wheel
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4878
wobbly rear wheel
Our '21 Touring ran smoothly until I recently replaced the tube in the left rear tire. Now we have the shakes at any speed above about 10 MPH. The wheels are non-demountables. No spokes are loose that I can tell and the 30x3 1/2 tire appears to be seated properly on the rim. I am willing to build a ...
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 8:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bird chirping when I give her the gas
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6737
Re: Bird chirping when I give her the gas
My first thought was a loose spark plug or possibly two piece plug not screwed together tight enough. Then you have one of those d**m explosion whistles that I hate so much!
- Thu May 28, 2020 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Happy Birthday
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2465
Re: Happy Birthday
We drove ours to Walt's Chicken Shack and got some take-out then went to a local park to eat our supper. Nice evening ride and good meal.
I'd like to know how many serial numbers are between ours and the 5 millionth one.
I'd like to know how many serial numbers are between ours and the 5 millionth one.
- Wed May 27, 2020 9:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Strange Discovery / Plug Wire Question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4290
Re: Strange Discovery / Plug Wire Question
Model Ts aren't supposed to have distributors.
- Wed May 27, 2020 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Happy Birthday
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2465
Happy Birthday
Our '21 Touring will be 99 years old tomorrow, the 28th. I hope the weather will be nice so we can go for a drive.
- Tue May 19, 2020 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Airconditioning in Model T?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 10999
Re: Airconditioning in Model T?
Since I was in 4th grade, I have always wanted a Model T Ford as a daily car. They're just beautiful machines, what can say. Well, fast-forward 6 years and I am now on the fence between a Ford Model T going 45 mph and a Ford Model A going 65 mph. It's hard to choose between vintage qualities and re...
- Sun May 10, 2020 9:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What did you do with your T Model in May ?
- Replies: 79
- Views: 19545
Re: What did you do with your T Model in May ?
My wife and have ridden the '21 touring some, just waiting for the guy to call saying he's ready for me to bring it to get the top installed.
- Fri May 08, 2020 6:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: handy accessory
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2737
Re: handy accessory
Years ago my cousin's husband and I went, in my car, to buy three small pigs. The seller caught the three we picked and put them in burlap sacks, tying the sacks closed. We put the sacks in the rear floor of my car and started home. A short way down the road I checked the rear view mirror and found ...
- Fri May 08, 2020 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: handy accessory
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2737
Re: handy accessory
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/184345.jpg
This is the one I meant to post earlier.
This is the one I meant to post earlier.
- Fri May 08, 2020 9:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: handy accessory
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2737
- Thu Apr 23, 2020 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Where is the T?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2642
Re: Where is the T?
My reply might be a little OT but we went to drive-in church last Sunday, in our Model A. Here's a pic thru the windshield of the preacher in the bed of a truck. He was wearing a mic.
- Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: tire mounting lube working too well?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3999
Re: tire mounting lube working too well?
I went to the local NAPA store and bought a gallon of Ru-glyde. That should be a life time supply at my age.
- Sun Apr 19, 2020 3:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: tire mounting lube working too well?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3999
tire mounting lube working too well?
I've had both front tires off and back on the wheels on the front of our '21Touring at least once each, maybe twice on one. I found that Go-Jo hand cleaner worked very well for mounting lube. I'm now dealing with at least one rear, maybe both. I wonder if the hand cleaner would work too well on rear...
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Time to build my HCCT
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1462
Time to build my HCCT
A good spring cleaning/reorganizing for my garage is way overdue. I need to make a place for everything and put everything in it's place. I've had a spare flywheel and magneto for quite some time,as well as a transmission shaft. I think the smart thing to do would be to build a HCCT. I've looked at ...
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: look what i found
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4516
Re: look what i found
Almost looks "cartoonish" doesn't it?
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:40 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: The discussion of different hobbies.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7849
Re: The discussion of different hobbies.
I suggest that those of us that have other interests besides Model Ts try to get in the habit of visiting the OT category often, and liven it up a bit. Those not interested can stay on the T page and be happy. James and Robert be prepared to get blasted for posting this. I can almost predict by whom...
- Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ford marked pliers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4426
Re: Ford marked pliers
You can pinch your fingers and hands easily when trying to use those as a screwdriver. Ask me how I know.
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: bridge washers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4971
Re: bridge washers
I'm wondering if somehow when I was wrestling the too-long stem into the tire, the bridge washer might have turned sideways, thus holding off the tire beads from the rim? Maybe I will find out when I break it back down.
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: bridge washers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4971
Re: bridge washers
I did pretty much the same as Mr Carter in his how-to. My tube looked like the one in pic 6b when I took it out. Only thing is, the only stems I had were probably truck stems and were about 5" long. I had a little trouble getting the tube back in, with the long stem and might have "disturbed?" the s...
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: bridge washers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4971
bridge washers
I had a flat on the rear of our '21 Touring yesterday just as I got home with it. The rear tubes have rubber stems in them and the one that failed was because the stem broke off at the base. I removed the tube and put in a metal(brass) stem, like I have done earlier on both fronts. I used a bridge w...
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: free starts
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12363
Re: free starts
Judging from starter ring tooth "decay" I believe most engines, at least all that I have ever had experience with tend to stop in the same place, give or take a few teeth. I've known of folks removing ring gears from flywheels, turning them to a less worn spot and reinstalling them. A lot of work, b...
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
- Replies: 81
- Views: 20264
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I got our '21 Touring back together after replacing all eight valves. We rode it some and it seems fine. I got 11 free starts in a row the first day back together. Now I will start doing what I can to prepare it for the top installation. I have a top kit and have talked to a man not far from here in...
- Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T pics
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2770
Re: T pics
I can look at pics like the middle one all day long. But I can't understand why anyone would want to make a T look like the car in the first pic. It's an acquired taste thing I guess, and in my three score + years I haven't acquired it. Oh well, to each his own, live and let live.
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: free starts
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12363
free starts
I've got a free start from time to time with our '21 but today after I cleaned the timer and plugs when I got in it to go for a ride I got 11 free starts in a row. Then I "bumped" the starter with the switch off, tried it again and got 4 more. Several hours later I went out to the garage and got in ...
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: On the road again
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1270
On the road again
I got the new valves in our '21 Touring and got the manifolds to stop leaking, after having them off and back on three times. Today I cleaned the plugs and the New-Day timer and it runs good again. I first thought maybe I should have set the valves a little closer but now that I fixed the exhaust le...
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 6:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My .50 wrench works well
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2244
My .50 wrench works well
The time came to reattach the exhaust pipe to the manifold today. I found that the plumbing wrench that I bought for .50 at the local flea market worked fine. Tomorrow I will clean the yellow paint off and "restore" it, giving it the attention it deserves.
- Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: installing new valves, finally
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3366
Re: installing new valves, finally
Guess I'll be ok 'cause I never took none of them wooden nickels Papa always told me not to.
- Sun Apr 05, 2020 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: installing new valves, finally
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3366
Re: installing new valves, finally
My manifold gaskets came from Lang's so I had planned to start Monday morning and finish putting the T back together. While cleaning the intake and exhaust ports with a wire brush on my grinder I also went across the core/expansion plugs. I'm glad I did because the center one showed to have a hole i...
- Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: a garage mate for our '21 T?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3765
Re: a garage mate for our '21 T?
If you look closely you can tell that the head is a newer( '28) model. The '19 head would have one exhaust port, making for a unique manifold. The manifold on the engine in the pics of the car I posted is "home made". I believe '28 Chevrolet heads are a one year only and the only ones that are used ...
- Thu Apr 02, 2020 10:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: a garage mate for our '21 T?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3765
a garage mate for our '21 T?
This is for sale near me. I'm tempted. It's a 1919 Chevrolet 490.
https://images.craigslist.org/00606_jf0 ... 00x450.jpg
Forgive me Henry.
https://images.craigslist.org/00606_jf0 ... 00x450.jpg
Forgive me Henry.
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
- Replies: 81
- Views: 20264
Re: What Have You Done To The "T"- April Edition
I put the last 4 valves in today & cleaned the block & head to prepare for installing. Waiting on the manifold gaskets coming from Lang's. It's been apart since October.
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Massacre (photo)
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9589
Re: Massacre (photo)
depressing photo.
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: WHat Have You Done To Your Model T In March?
- Replies: 98
- Views: 26568
Re: WHat Have You Done To Your Model T In March?
I got 4 of the valves back in. Halfway there! Ordered a new manifold gasket set from Lang's. I have a new head gasket already.
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 9:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
- Replies: 61
- Views: 16562
Re: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
We've had our '21 Touring since Sept 2016. 0910162001 (1).jpg Here is the first pic I ever took of it when I found it on a trailer for sale in a parking lot of a steak house in Pigeon Forge TN. 0204171256.jpg Here it is sometime later on the day it was ready for the first start up of the rebuilt eng...
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: installing new valves, finally
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3366
Re: installing new valves, finally
I went back to the garage and worked on it some more before I waited on a response. I had let some water spill down into the valve openings when removing the head and failed to blow it all out I suppose. The guide in #4 cylinder must have had a little rust formed in the weeks since tear-down. I wrap...
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: installing new valves, finally
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3366
installing new valves, finally
Sometime ago a valve failed in the engine of our '21 Touring. I am replacing all 8 original valves that were reused when the engine was rebuilt. I am now able to work on it again and have all the valves adjusted except for #8. I have not installed the springs,washers, and pins yet and will have to d...
- Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Turn signals
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8443
Re: Turn signals
As much as I like the extra "insurance" that turn signals provide, especially after dark, I cannot bring myself to install them on our '21 Touring or our '28 A Coupe. I hate the look of ANY add-on lights. They ruin the looks of the cars, in my eyes. If I find some magnetic or clamp-on lights that co...
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: check this out
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2600
Re: check this out
I used to be rather talented myself, 50 years ago. Probably not nearly as good as this guy though. I'm too shaky to draw a round wheel now. :( I'm gonna have my grandson watch this video with me when he's here again in a few days. We've bought him all the art supplies he has ask for and will get mor...
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: check this out
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2600
check this out
My oldest grandson is an artist. I want to encourage him all I can. This is not him but this is good.
https://youtu.be/OeZi-OzKxMk
https://youtu.be/OeZi-OzKxMk
- Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Speedster for only $39,500!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6055
Re: Speedster for only $39,500!
For that kind of money I could buy a complete T, with a body.
- Sun Mar 15, 2020 9:39 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: ARE THEY NUTS?
- Replies: 131
- Views: 32382
Re: ARE THEY NUTS?
Our church leadership decided to cancel the usual Sunday school/Bible study and just have worship service, advising we forego the usual hugging and handshaking and go with elbow bumps instead. I can understand precautjons being taken in times like these, and I know that there will always be those am...
- Sat Feb 29, 2020 6:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Contemporary warning
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4053
- Sat Feb 29, 2020 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lizzie’s grandchild
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2276
Re: Lizzie’s grandchild
I just noticed the banner that read "This is a Model T website " is missing. Just saying.
- Sat Feb 08, 2020 9:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A better heater
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2343
A better heater
I found a better heater that we had for our T. (thanks Larry) I had found a case of the genuine Clark fuel bricks some time ago.
- Fri Jan 31, 2020 11:49 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale MTFCA VHS Tapes all new on sale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2498
Re: For Sale MTFCA VHS Tapes all new on sale
I too would like to have one of each. If anyone finds a good place to see a list of what was made please post a link. Thanks.
- Fri Jan 31, 2020 10:03 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: not model T Continental engine
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7450
Re: not model T Continental engine
My '52 Massey Harris Pony tractor uses a Continental 4 cyl engine.
- Fri Jan 31, 2020 9:30 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: wanted:dead or alive- brass carb
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1733
wanted:dead or alive- brass carb
I need a brass carb, internal parts not necessary, for a display engine only, external parts/linkage would be nice. What do you have?
- Wed Jan 29, 2020 9:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: question for those who have actually adjusted valves
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1948
question for those who have actually adjusted valves
For those who have adjusted valves in a T with adjustable lifters, have you found that the 10 degrees per turn of adjustment gets .001 adjustment to be true? I'm curious. I suppose only if the lifter is threaded 3/8x24 tpi ? Knowing that would make things a little quicker once you determine approxim...
- Wed Jan 29, 2020 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: It’s not a Chebby, but I was a Private
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3202
Re: It’s not a Chebby, but I was a Private
Makes me think,I'd like to stumble on a barn find deal in a Corvette. I would sell that thing and buy two or three more Model Ts!
- Wed Jan 29, 2020 8:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: model B Ford update
- Replies: 36
- Views: 10234
Re: model B Ford update
From either side that is a beautiful engine.
- Tue Jan 28, 2020 6:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lang's Old Car Parts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7730
Re: Lang's Old Car Parts
Every time I need something for our Model A I wish Lang's had Model A parts. They're my go-to for T parts, like I said in an earlier post.
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: First drive is in a T
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5215
Re: First drive is in a T
I wonder if the tester could have driven it?
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 7:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: First drive is in a T
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5215
Re: First drive is in a T
2019080495134430.jpg This past summer I posted pics of my 9 and 11 year old grandsons both taking their first drive in our '21 Touring. I think they both gained at least one hat size that day. Papa was sure proud. Our 3 year old was ready to take his turn but we thought it better to wait another ye...
- Sat Jan 25, 2020 10:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Grand National Roadster Show - Pomona
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3355
Re: Grand National Roadster Show - Pomona
Too much "butchery" depresses the crap outa me.
- Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Floor Heater
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1871
Re: Floor Heater
Email sent.
- Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: checking out a timer relocator
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2026
checking out a timer relocator
A good friend has a timer relocator that I am going to go have a look at. He's pretty sure he has the gear for the cam. I hope so. I guess the relocator isn't worth anything without it. He thinks it includes a "modern looking" distributor cap and wires. That part I don't much like. I really don't wa...
- Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: gotta get busy and get our T back together
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1932
gotta get busy and get our T back together
I've been lazy, and busy with other things over the Christmas holidays and haven't got the new valves put in our '21 Touring yet. I have the head off and the old valves out already. The stems have been cut on the new valves and I have tried two or three and found that I will have enough adjustment w...
- Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How not to buy something in the classified ads
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8447
Re: How not to buy something in the classified ads
Sellers should know that potential buyers, like me, can often detect a bad attitude or just a crappy personality in general by the wording of the ads. One seller on here I have seen has had some stuff several times that I would probably have bought but I'll be danged if I'll deal with him because of...
- Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lang's Old Car Parts
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7730
Re: Lang's Old Car Parts
I've been dealing with Lang's for about 3 years and the service has always been great.
- Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: trying Evaporust for the first time
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4058
trying Evaporust for the first time
I've been meaning to try Evaporust for quite some time, but have not. I've sandblasted and used electrolysis with success for years on car parts, tools, garden tractor parts, Coleman lantern & stove parts, and other "stuff". My favorite local hardware store( actually the only one I shop at) has a 5 ...
- Wed Jan 01, 2020 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: watching parking at the holiday excursion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1872
watching parking at the holiday excursion
While watching the videos of the current, and the prior, southern California Holiday Motor Excursions it occurred to me that I sure hope some of the participants can drive their vintage vehicles better that they can park them. Next time you watch one see what I mean.
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 8:31 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Model A Generator
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2460
Re: Model A Generator
It looks to me like someone was cleaning in up on a lathe and got a little careless.
- Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Merry Christmas!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4155
Re: Merry Christmas!
Personally, I'd like to see an absence of alcohol and rain. Seems like here locally around Christmas or New Years a family gets destroyed by a drunk driver every year. I hate to say it but it's true. In my opinion, bring back Prohibition.
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 1:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: timer relocater(or?)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4070
Re: timer relocater(or?)
My handicap makes it difficult to access the timer on our T. I believe I could service it much easier when necessary if it was relocated higher.
- Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: timer relocater(or?)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4070
timer relocater(or?)
A friend has a timer relocater, I guess. He was calling it a distributor but says you reuse the four original coils with it, so I'm guessing it must be a relocater(or?). I'm thinking about going to have a look at it. Anybody running one? You like it? Seems like a good idea to me.
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Convert my 1921 Kerosene tail light to electric
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4210
Re: Convert my 1921 Kerosene tail light to electric
Good for you Allan. I hate to see them converted if they can't be "unconverted".
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 3 wrench adjustable lifters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2654
Re: 3 wrench adjustable lifters
I had actually thought about something like that. I might hit Harbor Fright tomorrow and see what I can find. I have some small(ish) needle nose vice grips but there might be something smaller and/or better.
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 3 wrench adjustable lifters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2654
3 wrench adjustable lifters
I just ordered all new valves for our '21 Touring after the #1 exhaust valve failed. The engine is a fresh, complete rebuild but the previous owner/rebuilder chose to recondition and reuse old valves. I am replacing them with new, one piece valves, after I had my local machine shop cut .050 off the ...
- Tue Dec 03, 2019 1:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 15,000,000 Ford video
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3539
Re: 15,000,000 Ford video
I had seen only a few seconds and still shots of this video before. I love seeing more of it. Seeing all the Ts and T era cars is great and I love Henry's Quadracycle. I have studied pictures and videos of it for years and would love to build/own a good replica of it. The one "modern" addition I wo...
- Sat Nov 30, 2019 10:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Converting a Ford to a Truckford - video
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5314
Re: Converting a Ford to a Truckford - video
I can't help thinking "what a shame". I'd like to have that body they took off!
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 7:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I'm Thankful
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5287
Re: I'm Thankful
Good for you! Let's see more of the plane.
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Just hauled home 1911 runabout
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10941
Re: Just hauled home 1911 runabout
Nice find. You might pay more for the headlights (and other things you need), than I paid for our complete '21 Touring!
- Sun Nov 24, 2019 11:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Please Id theses parts that I got along with T parts I purchased
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7052
Re: Please Id theses parts that I got along with T parts I purchased
Here is a small transmission. A4F98B4B-1B77-433F-8229-9FCCABBD239D.jpeg Is it worth finding a home for these? 1FB2AA34-49B4-41ED-8D29-63E731A45985.jpeg Thanks! Matt You ask "Is it worth finding..." Well if you mean will it put money in your pocket, probably not so much, but it would be a shame to s...
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 7:31 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: generator problems must be contagious
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2086
Re: generator problems must be contagious
Yeah, he knows how to work on Model T & Model A generators and starters for the locals and even stocks parts for them.
- Thu Nov 21, 2019 3:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: generator problems must be contagious
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2086
generator problems must be contagious
The generator has not worked on our '21 Touring in the 3 years since we've had the car. I've just been charging the battery monthly and putting off getting it fixed. Now the generator on our '28 A Sport Coupe has quit working too. I suppose I'll take them both to the local starter/alternator/generat...
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10359
Re: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
I just rewatched Mike Bender's video on installing valves and he said the norm is to have .100 taken off of new valve stems. Maybe I should call my machine shop guy in the morning and tell him to go .100?
- Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10359
Re: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
I got all eight new , replacement valves and found that, I believe, the stem to guide fit is good, but as-is with the lifters adjusted all the way "down" I had little or no clearance on some. Today I took all eight new valves to the machine shop and left them with him to get .025 ground off each ste...
- Sun Nov 17, 2019 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: diy valve spring compressor?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3978
Re: diy valve spring compressor?
Problem is- remove more later means remove valves, replace gaskets, and another trip to the machine shop.
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 9:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: diy valve spring compressor?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3978
Re: diy valve spring compressor?
The other seven valves came and I removed a few more of the old ones. I find that some valves have as little as .006 clearance with the adjustable lifters "run all the way down". Not knowing how much adjustment is available in the lifters but knowing that the valves will "sink" some as they seat in,...
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7905
Re: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
I get notification that I have a message from you, but no message content.
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: diy valve spring compressor?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3978
Re: diy valve spring compressor?
I looked again and found "my other" valve spring compressor that will work on a T, then went to the local flea market and bought a Sunnen brand one that works even better, for $3.00.
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 8:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: diy valve spring compressor?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3978
diy valve spring compressor?
Anybody got a homemade valve spring compressor that works well on Ts? 'Specially one that will work on an engine with the manifolds still on. Let' see it, please.
Or, recommend a good "store bought" one. I've had an old one for years that , as it turns out, is obviously not for a Model T.
Or, recommend a good "store bought" one. I've had an old one for years that , as it turns out, is obviously not for a Model T.
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Critique needed..is this a 1919?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5172
Re: Critique needed..is this a 1919?
1919 or not, if it runs and and has no serious mechanical problems, and has clean paperwork, and if the price is reasonable I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. It looks great!
Matter of fact- I have a nice '28 Model A coupe that I'd trade for it!
Matter of fact- I have a nice '28 Model A coupe that I'd trade for it!
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 2:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7905
Re: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
20190929_131017.jpg 20190921_164347.jpg 20190921_163808.jpg The A runs and drives well. I would probably never find another as good as it if I trade it. It is an older restoration. I don't know exactly how old. I bought it from a friend that had owned it for three years and only driven it five or s...
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7905
trade my '28 A coupe for another T?
Recently we bought a '28 A Sport Coupe. I've already had thoughts about trading it for, or selling it and buying another Model T. We already have a '21 Touring so I'd like to have a different body style, maybe a closed car. I've found a '27 Tudor that is a pretty good looking, restored car. I really...
- Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10359
Re: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
My new (one) valve finally arrived today. It fits the guide fine. I believe the tappet will take up enough so I won't have to grind the stem.
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10359
Re: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
My new valve has not arrived yet but I found my micrometer and the stem "mikes" .312 so I should be able to use seven more like the one I have ordered. I have misplaced the keeper/pin that came out of the damaged valve and I don't really want to use the available replacements after what I've heard a...
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10359
Re: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
I will grind the stems if necessary but I don't have a liquid cooled grinder. I will buy a new stone for my bench grinder if that will get the job done. What kind of stone do I need to buy? :?: Meantime, can someone show me a good pic of valve seats, without any valves in them. I want to see if mine...
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10359
Re: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
I have heard/read that the pin style keepers (as original) that are offered by suppliers now are not hard enough and prone to fail so old ones should be reused. Can anyone confirm this info? Or, will replacement valves with split keepers directly replace my old valves? If I replace all the valves, a...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 8:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10359
Re: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
There is no way I can "go back" on the rebuilder. I bought the car as-is about three years ago. The price was right enough and I did not get receipts for the engine rebuild on any of the other parts that were obviously new on the car. The seller was selling the car for the widow of the late owner wh...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10359
Re: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
I guess I'm gonna need a bigger bottle of MMO. Here is the #1 exhaust valve out of our T. I'm ordering a new valve from Lang's today.
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vintage authenticity?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 28443
Re: Vintage authenticity?
Fordwright, you are certainly not alone. I too prefer 'em like they came. I DISLIKE rat-rods and T street rods, even T street rods when fiberglass bodies are used. I'm not real crazy about speedsters either. Seems like a waste not to build a whole car. I can appreciate Ts that are left "as found" bu...
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 5:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10359
Re: #1 cylinder not doing it's share
I found the reason for #1 not working. I removed the front side cover and turned the engine thru a few revolutions, with the hand crank, and found that the #1 exhaust valve is not closing. The engine is a fresh rebuild with 50 hours or less on it and has never given any hint of such trouble, until n...