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It looks like the bridge of #4 coil was hitting the coil box cover. It’s an old aftermarket one. I could move the lid around a little and recreate the short.

Silly little things that drive you nuts. Guess it’s part of the excitement of the hobby. :D

I would expect to see improved economy and more consistent response to the driver's throttle, carburetor adjustment, and spark timing inputs... in short, a smoother, sweeter-running engine. Torsional vibration would likely be reduced in both bandwidth and intensity.

Thank you glenn

I'll second that Steve. I use very light springs on the alloy hood on my 1912 van. It do not require much clamping force to hold a hood down.

Allan from down under.

I had a similar problem on my '25. I wanted to use the early design switch that is held together with two screws. When installed correctly in the car, it wouldn't quite reach through the floor. I put in a later design which has four tabs. I'll bet if I tried to bend those tabs they might break off? At any rate I found a NORS switch, which has been...

Thanks Scott, Aircraft Spruce has been one of my regular suppliers for years. I have a fuel valve and sediment bulb that have gotten so hard to turn that even pliers are having a tough time getting the job done.

Paul

Can't help on welding cracks in zinc, as fumes from zinc are very dangerous to your health.

On mine, just left the few bumps and cracks as 'patina'. The repro parts in aluminum don't look good to me at all. So keep your originals original.

Just buffed the surfaces of the plates on the buffing wheel, then a coat of wax, provided a nice sheen that...

THANK YOU MARK, A HAIR DRYER , MY WIFE HAS A GOOD ONE, IF SHE LETS ME USE IT,I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN THE WOOD SWELLS, I HAVE A BOILER IN THE BASEMENT AND IT KEEPS THEM HI AND DRY, HAVE A SUPER DAY.

Thanks for posting this.

Allan
It's ironic isn't it , that the good stuff we used to manufacture in Oz no longer exists and we somehow have come to accept that second rate throwaway is the norm.

Looks like you nailed it Rich. ;)

Did anyone on the Forum buy one of the tractor attachments at the Crosby Mt auction? Glenn

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I got my check in package today also. Car # 220, Parking lot A, orange sticker for being in the Pass in Review, pick up materials at 6:30 PM on Friday Evening.

Keith

Got it... 5 it is.

David, I take your point about the thread starting somewhat deeper in the lug nuts. My concern with the A model nuts was that the length of thread in the nuts would not be as long as a T nut, and so it may bottom out on the stud before engaging on the hub centre.

Allan from down under.

Tool for cutting valve relief in prewar heads when put on postwar blocks.

Tim, nice to meet you at the jamboree..
I had gear driven type, a nickel’s worth of lock tite could have saved me grief.

Thank you Rachel.

I know first hand that periodical publication is a thankless taskmaster.
Thank you for your tireless efforts.

I failed to state that the car starts fantastic. It started on the first compression today cold. Usually starts on the second. I’m thankful for that

I took Sue’s T out for a ride yesterday. Great running car, very long legs, wants to go fast. Part of its heritage as a Montana racer. I put a KC Warford in it for Sue for the hills.

Here is a nice complete body...

I wish I had this 30 years ago...

I had a good time. I especially enjoyed the few original dwellings that remain on the island. It appears to have been taken over by people with lot's of money. I know I could never afford to own a place on that island!

I saw a photo recently of that Himco head. It appears identical to a Ricardo or Giant Power. They improve combustion, but don't give much of a boost in power.

On a recent tour, I saw a 1923 cut off that had unique top saddle arms. A plate, the same size as the rear striker plate was made, and an L arm welded or brazed to it upside down. This allowed the top saddle to be mounted for support of the top. Great idea.

Ed,
I had planned to have it there this year. However......

It’s incredibly loud and quick. I was hoping for a good pass in review moment. Hopefully next year.

Bump for another look

Everyone seemed to have a good time. Not sure why some pictures are turned and other upright.

Never have driven through a diverging diamond but here we have 2 lane traffic circles that you can legally exit to the right from the inside lane. A lot of summer tourism drivers aren’t aware of this. I refuse to pull my trailer through these circles.

The vasoline looking product will NOT restore the blackness of the leather. I used Harley Davidson black leather dye for seats. After you dye the leather and it is dry then use the conditioner. bobt

Jonah

In my new Berg's radiator there is a metal plate on top of the tubes. I do not know the purpose of this plate, nor do I know how high it is placed above the tubes. Maybe it is just a baffle to settle the fluid down. If I fill the radiator with 1 inch of antifreeze above this plate, I know there is too much in there. I check this with a...

I may have a pair or there may be a pair in a collection I'm selling off, I'll let you know. Kim

Allan

The one on left is early style E & J #6, used on ‘15 couplet, one on right is typical E & J #8.

I'm glad Tim came and had a good time. That was the intent and most people seemed to enjoy themselves. I do have a request....if you were on the tour and took a photo of a Model T in front of the Ford cottage, the resort association would like a copy of it. Please contact me and we'll make arrangements.

We had 40 people from other states and for...

Thanks, Rich

The key to using the second pump is the type of chuck you put on it. The pump has no check valve, and uses the valve in the tube stem to do that job. That means you have to use a chuck with no center pin, so it will allow the valve to close between strokes.

Here's mine. I suggest:

Trim the roof fabric so it ends behind the rail and is tacked in place.
Form the outer part of the rail to fit the contour of the body
Etch prime (for good paint adhesion because it's aluminium) and paint the outer rail. Satin black is good.
Screw the inner rail in its correct place - but then remove the screw near the aft...

If you need to have threads on the end why not use a piece of all thread or a cut off bolt and weld it on the end of the handle. That way you don't need to weld a square shaft and then turn it down to round and thread it.

Have you considered joining the NSW Model T Club? There might be someone in the club who has a 26/27 engine they could sell you.

I'm in the Parramatta area. I've got a 26 Tourer and a 24 Tudor you're welcome to have look at once the lockdown eases up.

Hi John,

Yes, absolutely considered joining the club - just waiting for this recent...

Thought the first one didn't take, will be careful! :D

THANK YOU ALLAN, I JUST COULD NOT REMEMBER ITS NAME, BUT READING WHAT FOLKS ARE HAVING FOR PROBLEM'S WITH IN TO DAYS WORLD IT BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF WHAT WE USE TO DO YESTERDAY, I FIND OVER THE YEARS THINGS GET OVERLOOKED , AS THERE USE IS NO LONGER NEEDED, BUT IN DEALING WITH YESTERDAYS THINGS, THE OLD STILL WORKS. WHEN SOMEONE REMEMBERS HOW IT...

The TT needs to be filled all the way to the bottom of that rear plug. Leaving it lower like is appropriate for T car rear ends is not appropriate for the TT rear end. Also don’t overlook the importance of the seal at the back of the driveshaft tube...

Thanks - john

Ahhh! Thank you! Now it's clear. I misunderstood the direction that the fork moves.

Beautiful Coupelets…

I'd think putting the lever in neutral (with the clutch stuck) would have the car in high, and that forcefully rocking it back and forth would probably unstick the clutch. If not, 1. Check all linkage. 2. I would suggest getting the engine in running order, if it isn't already, then place the rear of the car on secure stands and start and run the...

They were recalled (Chevrolets), but a few are in private hands. The cooling fins were solid copper bar rings with cast iron poured over them. Since they did not inoculate as they poured the iron, the rings came loose in a short time in operation and cracked the cylinders. Interesting story from times past.

Hank

Neat wall hangers. I wonder if the washers will pass the drop test.
I test everyone I get for personal amusement. Maybe 1 in 50 pass. Then go in the trash.

What I am familiar with has a cast aluminum body with a round ball enlarged area @ the disk. The screw is to set the spring tension for the movement of the disk. It is actually designed to be an automatic choke. I think the ideal thing to do is to remove the auto choke feature disk.

Bingo! Thanks RV. Here is the ad on page 29
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FROM MTFCA posted 2013.
George John Drobnock on Sunday, April 07, 2013 - 09:35 am:

If the information on Beaudette bodies was presented before - sorry.

This may answer my own question about the manufacture of the 1922 Coupe Body. The number I found on the Coupe (B 21 3663) is very possibly a Briggs and not that of O. J. Beaudette. O. J....

A beautiful truck indeed!

Thanks Scott.

You had me with the 1st photo!
Thanks for the pics Tim.

Look like a perfect spot for a cup holder.

I should point out the ice cream maker was powered by a Model T. Today we’re at the tip of the Thumb, currently eating brats and pulled pork in the shadow of the Pte Aux Barques lighthouse. So far folks seem to be having a good time.

Thanks Tim! I neglected to point that out. Yep, good day today despite rain. Lics to follow in a new thread.

Your TLC certainly made her shine - she’s a beauty. Enjoy all the smiles and head turning she’ll cause.

So I was looking at the Lang's catalog and saw that the frames and Side supports are not chrome but the wing nuts and other parts are. Someone must have chromed my Side Supports and frame.

Thanks MWalker for the tip on bending the quadrant down. It worked great for me this morning. I had been putting off disassembly and adding heavier springs. This was much easier.
Rich

The third picture down shows a radiator. I seems to be the same type of tank.

Those sell for a minimum of $75

I probably need to open the carb and clean things out. Thanks for the tip on air passages.

The reason to use #1 is that it's easiest to reach and put your thumb on the hole to find compression when you pull the crank. :D

Jonah

I don't know if you're doing this, but for one thing, do not sit for any length of time with the timer retarded. When idling or waiting for a light or anything else, be sure the timer is advanced such that the engine has attained it's highest speed at idle. Some folks will throw the lever up and let the exhaust bark out the back while...

You may look your timing... it is often the responsable for overheating. Also be sure the fan properly work without sliding belt... Also be sure the fan blade are correctly oriented. Other point, flush your radiator as Jeff said. Last point to validate, you may have leaking intake cause overheating either. I'm saying all these elements because I...

When the Union Pacific Railway decided to restore a Big Boy locomotive, they originally chose an example that was on display in, if I remember correctly, Texas. That example was later abandoned due to the fact that the railroad bridges between Texas and the U.P. shops in Wyoming wouldn't bear the weight of a Big Boy.
Instead, the 4014 was chosen...

Thanks everyone!

Has anyone ever used these? How hard are they to install? How do they work? Thank you.

I run them in all my T's. They make for optimal band adjustment.
The current ones available were copied from ones I redesigned from the original design to add O=ring seals.
I sold a few sets to vendors. I think Chaffins still stocks my units. One of the...

These photos SO capture why I choose to live here. Point your T in any
direction and the road choices for awesome T driving are infinite.

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A twisted rod if run long enough will barrel the crank journal, a tell tail sign.

Hank,

Thanks. I'll call you.

John,

Thanks for the reply & info.

Dom

Re the cast iron one with side plate; Yes was really for TT, but can be used in a car. Do a search of MTFCA; Warford It is a little more involved than just bolting it in. When used in a car, you needed a different rear support then the truck, the frame depth was different.

Pay attention to what Keith says!

I have not read all the post about your overheating problem.
That said, I have one or two questions.
Have you removed the head?
If so, did you put the head gasket on right way?
Good luck, Dan.

The distance from the flat ( seat) board on the side of the bed would meen the passengers would have to have long legs to reach the floor. What an ineresting truck.

. . . and the radiator started blowing out a lot of steam through the overflow tube.

When that happens to me I tell people that it's a steam hybrid. :lol:

The answer to your second question is maybe, depending on what they are. For a few years I used HF magnetic trailer lights in order to have tail lights, not blinkers. I used welding rod hooks and rubber bungees to keep them from bouncing off the fenders. The last time I used them the rough road shook one of them to pieces. I'm currently in the...

Thank you all!

WOW. They say school started for the kids.
I should have paid more attention in the science class.
Guess what could be a simple question turns out to be a very deep subject.
Thank you all for the input.

I think they all sound different to some degree. They aren't musical instruments; they are alarm devices. Many of them emit a sound evocative of that emitted when a goat comes into contact with an electrified fence.

This one is not finished yet. Let's see If I can get the photo to import.

If Blockleys last 20% longer, or more, they are the better deal. At least that was the math a year ago. The exchange rate changes daily, so I don't know how the numbers work out now.

Thank you! That answers my question.

Well shoot. I replaced the spring on the pedal shaft and it solved the problem. A problem my mom had tried dealing with for a very long time when she had the car.