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by Allan
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fix for ‘26-‘27 radiator shell crack
Replies: 18
Views: 962

Re: Fix for ‘26-‘27 radiator shell crack

Yes, it will take nickel plating, but there is more to the story. A good quality nickel plating job is applied over copper plating. The copper plate is used to find blemishes/scratches, and these are polished out, and a second copper plate is applied. It's like primer, shadow coating, sanding, more ...
by Allan
Mon Jan 29, 2024 12:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tripple gears
Replies: 3
Views: 366

Re: Tripple gears

The change date surprises me. Over the years I have found many more 3 piece riveted gears than one piece ones. Given that the majority of production was in the 20's, I would have put the introduction of one piece gears much later than 1917. Is there a discrepancy with the introduction of one piece g...
by Allan
Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 6v Voltage regulator - scratch & dent
Replies: 2
Views: 281

Re: 6v Voltage regulator - scratch & dent

I'll buy it Geoff. Let me know how much postage is to Australia.
Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious trunk. Model T?
Replies: 13
Views: 908

Re: Mysterious trunk. Model T?

It will not ride behind the usual luggage rack on the running board, unless that rack has an outward extension.There were some like that but they are scarce.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hub replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 703

Re: Hub replacement

Nice work Ken. That Stevens thread chaser is a most valuable tool. I do wonder how how precise we need to be in some of the things we do when working on these old cars. I have found the steel outer plates far more deformed than the hub surface, and put that down to over tightening the hub bolts, so ...
by Allan
Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose threads
Replies: 8
Views: 477

Re: Loose threads

The problem is easily solved by using adapters for modern plugs. Screw the adapter in once only, with the sealant of your choice, and then use modern plugs. You may not like the look though.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:23 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Fire Wall Brackets 17-22 Pair
Replies: 2
Views: 179

Re: Fire Wall Brackets 17-22 Pair

Richard, I hesitate to post on these, having been taken to task over another attempt to be of help in a previous post, but those brackets are not like the ones I have just been working with on a 1922 Canadian tourer with a wooden fire wall. The offset on yours is different, placing the firewall back...
by Allan
Sat Jan 27, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hub replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 703

Re: Hub replacement

What Ken describes with the outside plate is indeed common. The effect of the outward dishing of the OD of the plates makes the flange on the hub edge "dig in." The same happens when one tries to lever off a stubborn plate. It is why it is essential to get back to bare metal on the hub before attemp...
by Allan
Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Running board Spare tire carrier
Replies: 10
Views: 790

Re: Running board Spare tire carrier

Bill my Roadster backboard is buried in the back corner of my garage, so I can't get photos of it for you. The photos in my post are of Henrietta, my barn fresh tourer backboard. It has a wooden tray which is full width, sitting over and above the rear fenders, and extending forward almost to the fr...
by Allan
Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brass Radiator repair questions
Replies: 29
Views: 1146

Re: Brass Radiator repair questions

The dents shown show some stretching of the brass panels. Re-working and shrinking them would require considerable skill, considering that the panels are flat and will again polished. It would be far simpler to replace them with good donor panels. The panels will need to be removed to work on them, ...
by Allan
Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Making strong flexible braided hoses
Replies: 5
Views: 468

Re: Making strong flexible braided hoses

Are these for use on a T Jim?

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Model T Roadster Side Curtains
Replies: 6
Views: 414

Re: 1915 Model T Roadster Side Curtains

David, the lack of any fittings on the car may be a blessing in disguise. If your side curtains come with fittings you will be able to fit the body fittings to suit the curtain fittings. That should give you a better fit for the curtains. When I ordered my curtains, I asked that the fittings be supp...
by Allan
Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Mysterious #1 engine number in Copenhagen in 1919
Replies: 9
Views: 828

Re: Mysterious #1 engine number in Copenhagen in 1919

The actual font of the numbers varies from any Canadian or US numbers I have seen. I have no idea why the first car assembled would feature such a number.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Fri Jan 26, 2024 3:57 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS Accessory Warford Coupler (SOLD)
Replies: 6
Views: 959

Re: FS Accessory Warford Coupler

Adam, your post is most helpful.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Fri Jan 26, 2024 12:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Running board Spare tire carrier
Replies: 10
Views: 790

Re: Running board Spare tire carrier

Bill, this one is on my Henrietta. The cradle is forward to stop the tyre moving forward. The strap at the back goes through two footman loops screwed to the front cross member of the tray. 20221110_174649.jpg The one on my backboard uses the four bolts at the rear end of the running board, with a s...
by Allan
Thu Jan 25, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Replacing iron hogshead.
Replies: 4
Views: 502

Re: Replacing iron hogshead.

What the photos don't show is the notched washer and adjusting nut already fitted to the pedal shaft. On RHD cars this is the first gear shaft. Fitting the nut two or three turns on the shaft means there is no chance to drop stuff into the abyss.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sold Front Wire wheel hub
Replies: 7
Views: 773

Re: FS Front Wire wheel hub PENDING

That's the one Clay. I have learned something today. The first one you posted I have never seen on our Canadian sourced cars. My first response was made on the strength of avoiding any possible angst for both the seller and buyer. I believe the classifieds should be as helpful as the forum, rather t...
by Allan
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:46 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sold Front Wire wheel hub
Replies: 7
Views: 773

Re: FS Front Wire wheel hub

Clay, the reason I posted the caution is the outside end of the hub is usually tapered, and that taper makes that end thinner, and more prone to splitting in service. The taper is meant to engage on the inside of the wheel hub thus better supporting the wheel. A good thick powder coat will often cau...
by Allan
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:35 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Wanted Early Forged Running Board Bracket
Replies: 6
Views: 404

Re: Wanted Early Forged Running Board Bracket

They are all forgings. The later ones have forge flashings along the top and bottom of the arms. The cross section is symmetrical about the vertical axis. The early ones have a couple of distinguishing features. The triangular surface which mates to the frame rail is concave at the bottom and the tr...
by Allan
Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Replacing iron hogshead.
Replies: 4
Views: 502

Replacing iron hogshead.

I had been putting off this part of the project on the barn find tourer I have been working on, waiting for some help. It got the better of me. Here is my helping tool. 20240109_155525.jpg Here the hogshead is positioned ready to be lowered into place. 20240109_155525.jpg This leaves my hands free t...
by Allan
Thu Jan 25, 2024 12:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Running board Spare tire carrier
Replies: 10
Views: 790

Re: Running board Spare tire carrier

I have an original blacksmith made one like this on my 1920 backboard. This one I copied from it. The beauty of the design is you need not drill any Ford component to fit it A leather strap holds the tyre/rim in the cradle, and second strap holds the top against the bottom of the top bow. 20230102_2...
by Allan
Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:34 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tires
Replies: 9
Views: 650

Re: tires

I presume the "too expensive" refers to US made Goodyears. Good luck with the cheap stuff.
Allan from down under.
by Allan
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tires
Replies: 9
Views: 650

Re: tires

Are US made Goodyears no longer available?

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:53 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims
Replies: 16
Views: 453

Re: WTB - 21" Kelsey Hayes split rims

The rims are either Kelsey or Hayes, and they differ. The two were not combined onto one entity until after T production ceased. Sellers need to know which wheels you have to match the split rims.

Hope this helps.
Allan from down under.
by Allan
Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS STARTER SWITCH LOT (SOLD)
Replies: 3
Views: 285

Re: FS STARTER SWITCH LOT

Mark, I'd like the starter switches and the three dogbone radiator caps.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Sold Front Wire wheel hub
Replies: 7
Views: 773

Re: FS Front Wire wheel hub

Clay, do you have a wire wheel you could bolt on that hub? It looks the wrong shape on the outer end, and that may be a disappointment to a purchaser it won't take a wheel.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Am I seeing things?
Replies: 5
Views: 812

Re: Am I seeing things?

I had typed up a response ready to send. When I attached a photo, I got a weird message about why it would not upload. I got that same weird message when I went back to just send text as a response. It is a pity, as I have had experience with child restraints in a model T tourer, which is what the p...
by Allan
Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 571
Views: 135971

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

Re removing the steering ball and the tie rod end, the shaft on the ball is tapered. You can hammer around the shaft to break the rust/taper and it should break loose. If not, try some heat. Put the nut on backwards, or use a plain nut to protect the thread and hammer on the end. The balls are avail...
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Am I seeing things?
Replies: 5
Views: 812

Am I seeing things?

Was there a recent post inquiring about fitting a child restraint seat to a red tourabout? I tried to respond with photos from my phone, but got a weird response, and now I can't find the original post.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: pinion 11 tooth
Replies: 6
Views: 541

Re: pinion 11 tooth

The critical part of a used pinion is the amount of wear on the teeth. If you show the other side of the gear, you may have better luck selling it. The price is right, if the wear is right.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hub replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 703

Re: Hub replacement

Peening the nuts allows you to easily re-tension them at a later date when necessary.Then just re-peen them. They do not need to be bashed flat. All you need do is ensure you dump the thread enough to stop the nut beginning to unwind. I do not like to use the new nuts the vendors supply. They are so...
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Demountable rims need latch repair
Replies: 9
Views: 358

Re: Demountable rims need latch repair

Because the correct tool pulls on both sides of the rim, I presume the split remains well aligned when being drawn open and closed. The turnbuckle tool must work to, but I suspect if the going gets tough, the pull being off centre on the lugs, there will e a tendency for the split to be pulled somew...
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Different needle & seat flows, Have you ever timed your flow?
Replies: 7
Views: 403

Re: Different needle & seat flows, Have you ever timed your flow?

Kevin, your results might have been different if you used undersized US gallons as the head for you fuel flow. :D I was surprised that removing the fuel filter made so little difference. I guess you must have a relatively new filter. You may find a real difference if you fit one of Scott Conger's ne...
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Grey tire tread thickness
Replies: 13
Views: 443

Re: Grey tire tread thickness

Rich, it is a fair question about whether the Quality is on par with your earlier tyres. The answer is a definite NO! The 1970's Olympic tyres and tubes I have on all my T's bar one, are out of sight way better quality. The tube even hold air!

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wheel studs
Replies: 7
Views: 368

Re: Wheel studs

Vincent, do you mean "schneizentite"? That ought to do it! :D

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: flat head slot screw size
Replies: 7
Views: 460

Re: flat head slot screw size

If they are not seen, you could use more readily available Phillips head screws. Her in Oz, if they have a flat top, we describe such screws as countersunk, and your oval heads as raised countersunk.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wheel studs
Replies: 7
Views: 368

Re: Wheel studs

Those are hub bolts and nuts. When peening the bolts you only need to dump the thread enough to stop the nut from starting to unwind, not flatten them completely. As already mentioned, peening will allow subsequent tightening if needed. Just add more tension to the nut, and re-peen the bolt end. The...
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Demountable rims need latch repair
Replies: 9
Views: 358

Re: Demountable rims need latch repair

Robert, Canadian rims will have two holes drilled either side of the split, in the outside faces of the rim. These are utilised when a special tool is used to collapse the rim when fitting the tyre. Their latching mechanism can be satisfactorily replicated using a T model door hinge piece. If you go...
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Hub replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 703

Re: Hub replacement

Bill, it can be done, BUT, it can also be a real pain in the ass. First you have to get the outside plate off. All paint/dings/rust must be cleaned off the outside of the hub to give you the best chance. Any load applied to force it of is counter-productive as it will cause the outside edge of the p...
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Grey tire tread thickness
Replies: 13
Views: 443

Re: Grey tire tread thickness

Tim, i had to chuckle. Tread on a smoothie? A bloke in Victoria has smoothies on his 1913 roadster, and he has done a lot of miles on them. How much of that was on dirt roads I do not know.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sun Jan 21, 2024 4:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: restoring old wheels that look good
Replies: 12
Views: 727

Re: restoring old wheels that look good

Talking to a wooded boat builder at a swap meet today about timber finishing. While he agreed with my suggestion of Penetrol, he uses a different approach which he says rrsults in deeper penetration of the timber and a longer lasting job. He uses boiled linseed oil and natural pine turpentine in a 5...
by Allan
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fix for ‘26-‘27 radiator shell crack
Replies: 18
Views: 962

Re: Fix for ‘26-‘27 radiator shell crack

If you blokes can pass up a dent free brass radiator shell, you are blessed. Usually it is not a crack, but a wear groove caused by an ill fitting hood. As such, some of the shell will be worn away. I have repaired such by using a right angled brass gusset piece on the inside of the shell and solver...
by Allan
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How tight should the kingpins be?
Replies: 13
Views: 630

Re: How tight should the kingpins be?

My thought is the kingpins should not be tight at all. The thread in the axle allows the bolts to be drawn down enough to eliminate up and down play between the eyes of the axle. That adjustment should not cause drag. Similarly the bolts in the bushes should not drag either. A T steering mechanism n...
by Allan
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: restoring old wheels that look good
Replies: 12
Views: 727

Re: restoring old wheels that look good

Looking good is not enough. The wheel needs to be tight, with tenons through the felloe whole and intact. Check the individual spokes for tightmness by rapping each with a knuckle. A loose one will speak to you Then I would suggest you hand scrape all paint from the spokes and sand them. Apply a cou...
by Allan
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aluminum Head Inquiry
Replies: 6
Views: 668

Re: Aluminum Head Inquiry

My Reeder head did just that Frank, as did another I know of in New Zealand. Once the big hole was closed up, I never had any more problems.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tail light bracket for 1927 Touring
Replies: 6
Views: 378

Re: Tail light bracket for 1927 Touring

John, those are kerosine side lights, not gas. Even harder to get a blinking flame from them. Perhaps some kind of shutter device would suffice. :D Andre, our Canadian sourced cars had large red lenses to the rear and small clear lenses to the side. I wonder why yours are the reverse? Allan from dow...
by Allan
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Forensic evidence
Replies: 8
Views: 741

Re: Forensic evidence

No problems Rich. I have had some experience with the two large holes in early heads. I had a Reeder reproduction head alloy head on my speedster with the two large holes. The block did not have the corresponding second large hole. That cylinder head warped between cylinders 2 and 3. Before it was r...
by Allan
Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Demountable rims. Paint? Leave bare?
Replies: 13
Views: 586

Re: Demountable rims. Paint? Leave bare?

Robert, demountable rims on Civilian cars were Zinc plated rather than painted. That is why they appear silver in colour, and that is why many of them are painted with silver paint when they are restored. WW 1 production wheels would have all been non demountable wheels. That means the rims were pai...
by Allan
Fri Jan 19, 2024 3:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Forensic evidence
Replies: 8
Views: 741

Re: Forensic evidence

Backwards installation swaps the gasket from end to end. This does not shift the large hole between cylinders 2 and 3. Frank's explanation makes good sense.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Early swivel joint for commutator rod?
Replies: 4
Views: 444

Re: Early swivel joint for commutator rod?

Or a throttle linkage on a RHD car.
Allan from down under.
by Allan
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front Fender Identification
Replies: 6
Views: 517

Re: Front Fender Identification

Just to stir the pot, the factory describes the fenders as left and right. There is then no confusion like there is when using driver and passenger side as a descriptor.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:53 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Gauges
Replies: 10
Views: 792

Re: Gauges

Gary, if you'd posted that photo initially I wouldn't have had to go looking on the internet to see just what you were talking about!

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rootlieb apron to fender mate
Replies: 21
Views: 1184

Re: Rootlieb apron to fender mate

Chris if you are having to bring the front of the fender forward to get a better fit, I would be checking to see if the fender brackets are allowing the fender to sit at the correct height. Perhaps the.y need some fettling to set them higher, which will bring the front forward some. Allan from down ...
by Allan
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rootlieb apron to fender mate
Replies: 21
Views: 1184

Re: Rootlieb apron to fender mate

Bob's brackets look like new reproductions. The originals with which I am familiar are of somewhat heavier gauge, and they are a bit more complicated than they seem at first glance. Because they mount to a curved splash panel, the two hole side of the bracket needs to be curved to match that curvatu...
by Allan
Mon Jan 15, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Loose Crankshaft Front Pulley
Replies: 22
Views: 1105

Re: A Loose Crankshaft Front Pulley

The larger pulleys on the later Canadian cars are cast iron. If they get loose, some of the suggested remedies may not work. However, on the pressed steel pulleys you fellows have, and the earlier small pressed steel pulleys we have, I rebuild the centre. I have a piece of medium wall steel tubing w...
by Allan
Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just pull this down and push this down.
Replies: 6
Views: 735

Re: Just pull this down and push this down.

12 th photo of the tourer shows a lot going on. Looks like a 1914 body style with lots of accessories. It has shock absorbers, fork mounted electric headlights, later side lights, crowned aftermarket fenders, Firestone demountable wheels, cowl and windscreen and a hand claxton horn. Have I missed an...
by Allan
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:45 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Bendix FS
Replies: 2
Views: 282

Re: Bendix FS

A couple of new lock washers and that Bendix is about as good as you can get.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:43 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Cast Iron Steering Center FS NEW PRICE
Replies: 12
Views: 829

Re: Cast Iron Steering Center FS

Dan, the way I have seen some of these bent up, I'm pretty sure they are steel forgings.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What to expect from a Stromberg OF
Replies: 7
Views: 542

Re: What to expect from a Stromberg OF

Brent, my OF weeps from the bottom of the vertical throttle shaft. I found an interesting modification on an original OF I bought at a swap meet that fixed that. Over the bottom of the shaft they had soldered a cap to the carb body. Simple, but I wonder if there were any implications for the fuel be...
by Allan
Sun Jan 14, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Will motorcycle tubes work in T tires? Static display.
Replies: 15
Views: 872

Re: Will motorcycle tubes work in T tires? Static display.

Robert, look on line for brass tube extensions. I see 2" ones lasted for $3 each or a set of 4 for $20, and that may be AU$! Ditch the heavy flaps and save another $250. Use rim liners. You can cut them from an opened up bicycle tube, at a cost of AU$8 each. This makes a cost of just AU$11 per wheel...
by Allan
Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: RHD handbrake quadrant
Replies: 8
Views: 350

Re: RHD handbrake quadrant

If the cold chisel doesn't work, you are left with drilling the rivets out, so the valance panel needs to be removed, and that means the running board too. The back two rivets could be drilled off from the INSIDE, but to do the same with the front two, you would need to remove the hogshead! I reckon...
by Allan
Sun Jan 14, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rootlieb apron to fender mate
Replies: 21
Views: 1184

Re: Rootlieb apron to fender mate

It is not good practice to bolt panels together with any tension between them. It will almost certainly lead to cracking. Get the panels to align first, then manipulate the brackets to get them to fit. Rivet them to the fenders and use them as a guide for the bolt holes in the aprons. Resist the tem...
by Allan
Sun Jan 14, 2024 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steve Jelf visit
Replies: 21
Views: 2081

Re: Steve Jelf visit

That fellow in the check shirt looks to be in fine fettle, but, are you sure it is Steve Jelf? Where are the bibs he usually wears? :D :D
If it is you Steve, keep up the good work.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: exhaust manifold
Replies: 19
Views: 1044

Re: exhaust manifold

A T exhaust pipe is 1.5" d1ameter. The reliefs in the block for the glands is 1.25" I have a length of 1.25' exhaust pipe in my workshop, clearly labeled "EXHAUST GLAND RINGS ONLY" So far other nefarious uses for it have not surfaced, unlike my hidden stash of silver solder! That remains so well hid...
by Allan
Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is there a need for rough sawn ash lumber for body framing?
Replies: 12
Views: 607

Re: Is there a need for rough sawn ash lumber for body framing?

First check with the miller to see how he would like it seasoned before milling, and be prepared to stack it away to air dry once cut. There's more to lumber milling/drying than meets the eye. I applaud your wishes to make the best use of the logs. I have a 13' long x 18" diameter iron bark log in m...
by Allan
Sat Jan 13, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Will motorcycle tubes work in T tires? Static display.
Replies: 15
Views: 872

Re: Will motorcycle tubes work in T tires? Static display.

There are machined brass valve extensions available. They are often used on trucks. The best ones seal on the old stem, and have the valve core in the extension so they work just like a normal valve stem. Others have an internal mechanism which is pushed down by the head of the inflating connection,...
by Allan
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS W&C Accessory Shock Absorbers (SOLD)
Replies: 5
Views: 728

Re: FS W&C Accessory Shock Absorbers

I have two sets of these shockers on T's. Duncan and Fraser offered English versions of these, made by Richards Willcox. They work really well on my wide body roadster, so I left them on Henrietta when I returned her to the road. There were no bushes in the cast arms on ours, so I fitted bronze bush...
by Allan
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: exhaust manifold
Replies: 19
Views: 1044

Re: exhaust manifold

George, the new manifolds fit well. Indeed they are straight, and will stay that way, ONLY if they are fitted with gland rings. Forget the split, rolled sheet metal types the vendors sell. They will distort and allow the manifold to "walk" on the block face, and away warpage will go on again. Henry ...
by Allan
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wanted: Ideas for side curtians for 1922 2 man top
Replies: 14
Views: 562

Re: Wanted: Ideas for side curtians for 1922 2 man top

I bought the top kit for my Ford bodied 1915 tourer from the USA, from Carter's Cut-n-Cover if I remember correctly. I ordered the side curtains with NO fittings installed. That way, we could fit the bow fittings first and then align the curtain fittings to suit. Ready made curtains, and any made to...
by Allan
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New vs old gas shut off valves
Replies: 16
Views: 823

Re: New vs old gas shut off valves

My "old" one not only leaked, it became very hard to turn off/on without pliers.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: exhaust manifold
Replies: 19
Views: 1044

Re: exhaust manifold

Craig, I have to refit the manifolds on the barn fresh car I am working on in the near future. I will post photos of the installation when I do the fitting, including shots of the offset glands.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: exhaust manifold
Replies: 19
Views: 1044

Re: exhaust manifold

Norman, in most cases the warpage occurs throughout the manifold, not just at the rear. If the straight edge is lined up on ports one and two, invariably port three is down a bit, and port four even more so. By lining up ports two and three, you can determine just how much the end ports are out of l...
by Allan
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:23 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Advice needed for touring rear window.
Replies: 10
Views: 421

Re: Advice needed for touring rear window.

In Australia, many of the T's built by different body builders in each state came with metal framed windows in the back curtain. these have a frame on the outside, then the curtain material, then the glass and these are sandwiched together by an inside frame which screws to the outside frame. To my ...
by Allan
Thu Jan 11, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wanted: Ideas for side curtians for 1922 2 man top
Replies: 14
Views: 562

Re: Wanted: Ideas for side curtians for 1922 2 man top

The fellow who does the absolute best job of canvas tops on our Australian bodied cars makes the curtains without the clear plastic fitted. Then he fits the blank curtains to the bows. Once they are fitted and taut, he marks the windows out while the curtains are still on the car. That way the windo...
by Allan
Thu Jan 11, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: exhaust manifold
Replies: 19
Views: 1044

Re: exhaust manifold

Vincent, your crack comes under the "If it don't leak, don't fix it" category. I'd leave it alone as long as it stays OK. There does not seem to be leakage so far.
Allan from down under.
by Allan
Thu Jan 11, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Of choke cable
Replies: 3
Views: 286

Re: Of choke cable

Tim was making a lever type choke control. This was an alternative genuine Stromberg item, as shown in the booklet Stan Howe sent to me with my rebuilt OF.
This type may be easier to re-create using other choke cables available.
Hope this helps.
Allan from down under.
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by Allan
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need ideas on trailer hitch for 26-27 touring.
Replies: 6
Views: 579

Re: Need ideas on trailer hitch for 26-27 touring.

If I remember correctly, some A models came with a bar between the two sides of rear bumperettes, and I have seen trailer hitches mounted/welded to that bar. Perhaps the same method could be used on your T. It is certainly neater than some Heath Robinson constructions. Donnie, did you check out the ...
by Allan
Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: exhaust manifold
Replies: 19
Views: 1044

Re: exhaust manifold

They don't have to be die straight either. If they are not eroded and have good thread for the packnut, warpage can be accounted for. I make offset steel glands to enable warped manifolds to be fitted well. Step !. Cut 6 gland rings from a piece of exhaust tubing the same size as the ports in the bl...
by Allan
Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: removing 26 touring body
Replies: 7
Views: 467

Re: removing 26 touring body

Over the years I have had a team of helpers lift the body onto a number of restorations. A couple of 2x3" bearers and a helper on each end left me free to supervise and line stuff up. I did get into trouble when i built my shooting brake, with not inviting the lift team to help. the body was on stan...
by Allan
Wed Jan 10, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wheel bearing race question
Replies: 15
Views: 717

Re: Wheel bearing race question

If nothing else works, attack it with an angle grinder. The heat generated will help. Grind away until almost through to the spindle, then attack the flat you have made with a cold chisel. Even if you get clumsy and nick the spindle, it is of no real consequence.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: putting a battery in a 1915
Replies: 8
Views: 645

Re: putting a battery in a 1915

Were not all early model T's magneto powered? Dry cell batteries were retro fitted to aid starting. Did it really matter if the dry cell was negative or positively grounded? If the battery power is to enable the use of electric headlights, the grounding can be either. It all depends on the applicati...
by Allan
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Firewall thickness
Replies: 6
Views: 450

Re: Firewall thickness

3/4" plywood needs a weeny bit shaved off the edges to fit the rain gutter and the two little tin bits that are on each side below the hinge rod relief. I have just done this on a 1922 car. Easily done with a little Stanley thumb plane. I plane the body side edge, which is not seen when the car is a...
by Allan
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: January 6 (Now T related)
Replies: 15
Views: 1161

Re: January 6

I'll just stick to model T stuff. If you want to go OT, just say so in the topic heading, and we can skip over it.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: putting a battery in a 1915
Replies: 8
Views: 645

Re: putting a battery in a 1915

A T with electrics is usually negative ground. However, it may make absolutely no difference which way you hook it up, depending on what the supply is used to power up. Without knowing this, the answer may be moot.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Mon Jan 08, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils that clatter
Replies: 18
Views: 800

Re: Coils that clatter

By definition, if it's clatter, it is not the coils buzzing. If it is the coils buzzing, it is not clatter.
Allan from down under.
by Allan
Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:12 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Need bearing
Replies: 2
Views: 443

Re: Need bearing

Tom, I thought you'd have loads of offers by now. I can help if you can't find one locally. I only save nice ones though.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Broken lugs on split rims question
Replies: 12
Views: 543

Re: Broken lugs on split rims question

Brooks, I can hardly believe how good and flush the solit in your rims lines up. You are fortunate to have such good rims. Usually they are a bit mangled/hammered/miss aligned through years of being worked on by tyre fitters, some of whom were not well versed in the correct fitting procedures. Allan...
by Allan
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/27 Wire Wheel to Wood Wheel Assistance Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 513

Re: 26/27 Wire Wheel to Wood Wheel Assistance Needed

Robert, 26-7 wood spoke wheels are a plug and play swap for your wire wheels and hubs. if you find replacement wood wheels, you will still have to find split rims to mount the tyres. These are not all that plentiful in good condition. However, they are 21' wheels and will look heavier than the wheel...
by Allan
Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26/27 Wire Wheel to Wood Wheel Assistance Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 513

Re: 26/27 Wire Wheel to Wood Wheel Assistance Needed

Norm is correct about the rear wheels. All you need is a pair of 30" x 3.5 standard wheels and then swap the brake drums over to large drums. You should not have to dis-assemble the spokes if the wheel is sound, but you will need six new hub bolts to have enough length to peen them over once install...
by Allan
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Member Restoring a 26 Coupe
Replies: 51
Views: 3983

Re: New Member Restoring a 26 Coupe

Definitely do the bands before the body goes on. Even if they weren't shot just yet, it is worth saving the angst of doing the job with the engine in the car.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:06 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: radius rods fs. 17-25. Sold
Replies: 7
Views: 852

Re: radius rods fs. 17-25

Mike, neither are they 17-25 radius rods They are round in section until the back end. 20's rods were flat, with a seam on the under side, which means they are left and right when fitted. I am not sure when your rounded type were replaced by the flattened ones, but if I had to guess I would say late...
by Allan
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 21 inch split rims
Replies: 4
Views: 705

Re: 21 inch split rims

Donald, if you are stickler for originality, you will have to drill two holes either side of the split to pass the rims off as Canadian. They used a special tool made of heavy spring steel rod to collapse the rim to fit the tyres. Our Canadian sourced cars had this feature on the 26-7 improved cars....
by Allan
Fri Jan 05, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Originality
Replies: 28
Views: 1554

Re: Originality

Vincent, your split rims are unlikely to have been galvanised. Galvanising is dipping components into a bath of molten zinc. This would certainly jam up the latching mechanism at the split. The rims were electro plated Zinc. This is not galvanising. It is a process which results in a silver coating ...
by Allan
Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question on early spindle arms
Replies: 16
Views: 794

Re: Question on early spindle arms

In the last photo there is absolutely no distortion in the part number and the maker's mark. This would suggest there is no modification to the arms, as these marks would be distorted in any bending. The mystery remains.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any advice on brush painting a T?
Replies: 28
Views: 1710

Re: Any advice on brush painting a T?

Bush painting can be entirely satifactory. It is the process used on all vehicles prior to the advent of the spray gun. Like all paint finishes, you should spend time sanding down the substrate to get it as smooth as possible. Te paint should be spirit based enamel. Use the best quality brush you ca...
by Allan
Thu Jan 04, 2024 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need Help with My Head Lights
Replies: 14
Views: 581

Re: Need Help with My Head Lights

As a matter of course these days, my auto elec. son solders a short lead from the bulb socket to one of the rivet heads in the light bucket. This will effectively ground the bulb/socket and guarantees lights of the same intensity.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedometers
Replies: 16
Views: 919

Re: Speedometers

James, you have hit the nail on the head nicely. The Stewart speedos with the plastic tumblers are serviceable, and that is the one Russ sold me. Those with the potmetal tumblers are often not rebuildable, even if they can be dis-assembled. Ford did recommend them, but what contra deal may have been...
by Allan
Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stromberg OF on a 1927
Replies: 6
Views: 509

Re: Stromberg OF on a 1927

The Stromberg is a set-and-forget carburetor as stated. Come to think of it, so is an NH Holley in our climate. There were two types of choke cable used on the OF. Tim Morsher reproduced on type a little while back. Mine is a nicely designed pull knob with detents to set it at varios levels. It is c...
by Allan
Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: washer between rear wheel hub and axle shaft nut?
Replies: 18
Views: 901

Re: washer between rear wheel hub and axle shaft nut?

If the castellations do not line up to insert the split pin, All you need to do is dress a little off the back of the nut with a good file. That way it will go on just a tad further to line up with the hole. Washer now redundant.

Allan from down under.
by Allan
Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedometers
Replies: 16
Views: 919

Re: Speedometers

Which is why I suggested you first get your speedo head, and then went searching for matching components. There's lots of different stuff out there and most is incompatible between brands.

Allan from down under.