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Shawn,

Great photos. Thanks for sharing them.

Have a great day,

Dom

Thank you for your time and all the drawings. My other model T has a fuse at the starter switch but this one is a little bit confusing since it uses the solenoid. The car does have a main disconnect back at the battery but I was more concerned about something catching on fire while the battery was energizing everything.

Parts arrived yesterday.

Fine to deal with them.

Thanks all
Andre
Belgium

I haven't tried it, but I've heard of using a 26-27 block and hogshead (they bolt together).

I believe stainless steel requires silver soldering. The higher temperatures required for silver soldering are very difficult to control when using wire mesh. Brass mesh and soft solder are far easier to work with. Getting the brass mesh to hold the shape you require is made a lot easier if you cut the mesh on the flat and solder the edges. Then...

Coker shows their radial to be 31.7 overall diameter.

A stock T engine does not need a high zinc oil to protect the cam/lifters. The low speeds, low spring pressure, light valve train, low lift, and mild cam profile make it un-necessary. It won't hurt anything, but it's not needed, any more than high octane gasoline. A quality non-detergent oil with no additives at all is sufficient, if you change it...

Great pictures, Thanks for posting

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Not a good photo but this badge says State Auto Insurance Assn

Here in Texas when trying to acquire a title with or without a bill sale you have to go to the DMV and have it inspected. I had to do this 3 times with old cars without a clear title or no title at all. It’s required for them to check the vehicle I’d number and see if it’s stolen. I came out OK but finally had to use a bonded title service to get...

HIMICO made their own pan, and its clear the one in the eBay photo isn't for car use, no wishbone setup. So stationary use would be my guess.

HIMICO pan:

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Thank you for the replies. I have a Magneto Meter and I can check that out when I get my hands on it. If the Magneto is missing its a nuisance but I can deal with that. Hoping that someone just thought a “modern improvement” was in order on this one. Or the Magneto needs to be “recharged”.

The brackets you show are for the rear seat .
The brackets for the front seat are a simple L version & do not have the zig zag on the lower leg .

Greg: Plastic cased coils and wood cased 'ford' coils function alike. On magneto, both types fire during rising or falling portions of the AC voltage wave form. The magnets are 'timed', that is positioned on the flywheel to give 'optimal' but discreet firing times. Ron Patterson has written several articles on this subject, this one addresses your...

Thanks Tim, that's encouraging to hear. It may be some time before I can get the tank installed & the car back on the road. I have a foot injury that the Doc feels needs a special shoe to aid healing that has me hobbling around with no driving. Model T work is limited to topside work for a bit. Fall is here now & its perfect touring weather if I...

The indentations are there to make the thickness of the magnets consistent. When metal or any malleable material is bent the material at the outer radius is pulled in tension. At the inner radius it is in compression. The material flows as the molecular bonds are broken and reestablished. The thickness of the magnet at the outside radius will...

Thats encouraging news. Hope that we are successful. I think there is some need for them. Don

I just ordered a square glass from Wayne at brassauto. Its on its way. Gave him the size and lamp (e&j). They make brass lights and other items.
Chris NZ

Used these guys. Very good. Check to see if they are in your area when needed.

Nah, that's Steve Jelfs Great Uncle

We went Sunday for the competitive runs, it started pouring as soon as our class got the cars running. We decided to go for it in the rain I ended up getting 3rd place with my speedster first trip up the hill for the car!

My thoughts and prayers are with him. God bless.

I’ve got 2 originals here. Haven’t looked at them in a long time, but if junk, I would have scrapped them. Send me an email tmorsher@icloud.com if you are interested in an original. T

It is interestng that a professional driver would park well within the driving lane on the wrong side of what appears to be a busy highway?

This is a typical rural pick up for me …. 🤔

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Rural Escondido 25 mph speed limit country road.

This Model T supposedly ran & drove which
was not the case when...

What a ride! you think the young boy was driving? looks like he's thinking of some good excuse :lol:

I didn't take pictures, but I did cut a hole in the shelf that didn't have one so it would match. I used a center punch and a step drill.

Originally, on the piece I drilled, a cutout was in the front corner on the headlight side for the wires to pass through.

Both shelves were in really good condition when I got them, and I really didn't want...

Thanks for reaching out Jerry! My ‘24 Touring arrived this morning, and I’m picking up the head for my ‘25 Express Wagon from the machine shop later today. You’ll have lots to look over tomorrow.

You might check in with Russ Potter.

I've painted a number of original wood steering wheels over the years. I put in all four screws with the spider, but leave them loose so the paint can get under where the spider goes. I've not had a problem. Note, not all the screw holes always line up with the ones in the wood, so you have to rotate the spider until you find a match.

My dad and I have been going to Hershey for the las 15 years and we haven't been able to go this year because of COVID for the last two years. The US border is closed for non-essential land crossings for Canadian visitors. My dad and I are very sad that we haven't been to go again this year. It is a father and son tradition to go to Hershey. We...

Here is a pic of my haul. Most items are for my 1912 Flanders, but I did pick up a set of front and rear Model T chassis lifting bars from R.V. Anderson and a Model T book. :)

Thanks guys. Wayne, give me an opportunity to convert and update old car files. Just moved almost 400 from the word processing app to dropbox. I'll be able to boor you all winter............. :D

Thanks all for the feedback. I looked back on Hermes old thread and it looks like his method would lend itself well to these bands. Keep the thoughts and feedback coming.
Thanks Tom

Here's one I have, a little different, same principle.

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You would need to determine how the field circuit is connected on the application the regulator was designed for. As I understand it, the T generator feeds the field circuit via the 3rd brush, thence through the field coil series, thence to ground. Many later generators had the field lead brought out to an insulated terminal on the case and the...

Avoid uphill starts when it's convenient to do so. When on the road, drive like truckers used to ... drive ahead, and use what power you have to the best advantage. If you're facing a stiff headwind, keep your speed down to about 30 mph, if traffic allows. Make up time coming back with the wind. If you must drive in traffic, it's especially...

I want to thank all for the help on this and Rajo Racer for hitting it on the head. After timing the brush plate it worked fine and put out a lot of amps. The regulator is good, guess since the gen was not charging it did not fry it.

He was a busy fellow.
Would that be the Rawleigh's product line?

That one is actually a head light. I can tell by the mounting bracket . All rushmores said search light on the chimney whether headlight or an actual search light. The search light model mount was made to swivel up and down and also had handle on the back. $80 Is a pretty good buy for one in that nice condition.

Beside a little oil around the spark plug, if the threads are worn enough, you might even hear a little whistle or a chirp when pulling a hill. Caused by the combustion gas leaking out. Sealing them does fix both problems.
Norm

I have a winner!

An update to the gasket problem.

Thank you all for your suggestions and support. I used hot snot (hot melt glue) on the gaskets and it worked perfectly. I had a bit of trouble with the left headlight not working but I figured it out to be a contact problem with the light bulb. All is working as it should and the delivery truck is coming along...

That's an early cam that needs the long front bearing with the notch in it. There are two different front bearings and they are not interchangeable.

Just using a bottoming tap will not clean out the compacted carbon and guck at the bottom. The tap will do a great job of compacting it even more. I use a drill smaller than the diameter of the hole and gently break up what is in the bottom. Don't force it, or you will need to seal the bolt threads when you go through the bottom of the hole into...

Thanks for the info, Don. I've updated the table.

Here’s a 4.00-21 (30.1” diameter) tractor tire...

🤣 now that’s traction! Iam amazed they make them in that size. Maybe the back tires on a Allison-charmers G? 🤔

The fun projects regulators only work for the voltage designed. There are 3 - 6v, 8v, 12v.
If you are going to charge 12v, !/2 the generator output. 4 amps should be plenty.

I put Holley Gs on my 1912 and 1913 replacing Holley NHs. I like the Holly Gs much better. Much easier cranking starting, better power accelerating and better power on hills. I have since sold the NHs.

John

Again, There is some fine tuning to get the fuel level correct on a NH. One could & does get luckey with the initial float dimensional...

Yes. When you install, check that @ rest the choke plate is horizontal.

My friend ordered a new manifold from Snyders and got it in two days! We put it on using gaskets that have a steel gland and copper ring. It fit perfectly, went on easily (with two pairs of hands) and appears to seal properly.

While I admire the ingenuity shown by those of you who have successfully straightened a manifold, it's a bit more than we...

In Michigan the triangles are illegal on anything that goes faster than 25 mph. Me, I put two magnetic flashing amber lights on the back of my touring when I'm going to be on a busy road or in less than perfect visiblity. On tours I add this magnetic sign I designed and had made up. We've also stuck the sign on modern cars that were acting as...

Henry Lee, Some are saying, never use blast cleaning on a T body . As I understand what you are saying, is it is OK as long as certain precautions are used by an experienced blaster.

Ben Martin rebuilds them.

“Model T Salvage yard / junkyard”?

70 years ago they were all over the place.

Now they don’t exist.

Don’t waste your time screwing around with any of the “maybe this will work” answers.

Take it to a RADIATOR SHOP and have it prepped and painted. They can properly do it with the proper materials so the paint sticks, stays looking good, cools well, and has good longevity.

Professional radiator paint, properly applied, is heat conducive and won’t...

Have you checked your homeowners policy? If parked in a structure that was covered under it, it might be covered too.

I don't want to turn this discussion into an argument, but when I see a water pump IMHO it's usually a Band-Aid for a cooling issue. Take a close look at the radiator - if it's a round-tube, (the vertical tubes are round) it probably needs a radiator. If it's a flat-tube (the vertical tubes are relatively flat) the radiator has probably been...

Great photos - thank you…

I am still appreciating you posts on the buckboard.

I am printing them out for reference. Then going to an Amish gentleman for consideration of the build. His business makes wagons etc... for the Amish. They also do iron works too.

This happened to me on an A, but could also happen on a T. When I was in high school I had a 29 A. One morning on the way to school, it started running lean so I fiddled with the richness mixture. It kept getting worse until it quit running. Turned out the carburetor had fallen off the manifold. The bolts came out! This car had a Tiltson...

Wow! How cool is that! Lucky you for acquiring it Tom!
Thanks Rusty for posting where it lived. Saved me doing it. Was just about to go on Google Earth.

This is the radiator I put on my '22 Coupe. The neck is the same diameter all the way to the tank. It is a low one and one of the aftermarket replacements. Some may recognize the neck casting. I would replace it with one with the proper neck but it cools better than any others I have.
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It is tube and fin but I have some cellular radiators...

In the aviation world we’re taught that rolled threads are stronger than cut threads. Here’s a video that shows why:

Tudor and Touring may not be the same, ran across this post while researching for my 1927 Touring.

Well I think she's there to intimidate those contemplating gas-and-dash!

It looks like I can mix and match the different styles of differential halves. I can used the bottom half with the thru bolts, and then go with a top half with or without grooves. Both look good in terms of wear.

I have switched tops. The axle gear hole is/was originally 1.812 Measure them, to know for sure.
A best guess on the stud type usage...

I was just rereading the post the 15°BTDC must be 15° ATDC.

Andre
Belgium

I agree with Pat on the hybrids. The bride's 2018 Chrysler Pacifica minivan was recalled for a minor repair; our service contract provides a loaner from the dealer. The dealer was no fool and loaned us a new hybrid Pacifica. It uses about half of the gasoline that our IC Pacifica does, but the battery is under the seats and the hybrid van does not...

Is it possible the lube is too thin? I have had leak troubles in a number of cars from transmissions, rear axles and transaxles and I traced it to the lube. Modern thin-bodied gear lube is formulated to reduce running drag and help boost mileage, while original gear boxes almost always took 600w. I have kept a barrel of steam cylinder oil around...

Michael, since the previous owner CONVERTED the 25 to look like a 26-27, why not paint all plated surfaces black, and return it to original, eliminating the problem of plating deterioration? BTW, what's the verdict on the white wall tires? :D

Thank you very much, George! Much appreciated, and always glad to hear comments like that. For the others, Candy is dandy, but model T stuff doesn’t rot ‘yer teeth! Just an old saying I’ve heard.

Use narrow rim strips in your wire wheels, the rubber strip protects the tube where it rides in the drop center. That area has the weld joints of the spokes that can rub and wreck a tube.

Never use a flap in Ford welded spoke drop center rims. If a flap is used, the tire casing can’t be squeezed into the drop center, and if installed, later...

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TT Dump Truck. Dump box hasn't been brought over yet.

Body seems real. But.

Lots of mods, deep sump pan, dash with electronics, think asking was upper 30’s , but hard to eavesdrop with a Stanley Steamer chugging by. ;)

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You should be able to get the camshaft cover off without pulling the engine unless someone installed a modern seal on the end of the crankshaft which would fit into the groove in both the cover and the crankcase.
Norm

Got the replacement bolts today. Thank you again. In comparing the old to the new, they do have a different finish and machining marks, so either a different vendor or different batch? The one thing that drew my attention to the new bolts is that the shank has an undercut at the start of the fillet under the head. In my experience if the bolt is...

thanks for the info Wayne.

Kerosene conversion?