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We had no dial phones before about 1958. You simply picked up the phone, and the operator asked: Number, please? You then gave the street name and address you wanted to call, and the operator connected you. When dial phones became available, You would dial X-XXXX. Later on,
you had to dial XXX-XXXX. Now you have to enter XXX-XXX-XXXX or...

They describe it as a current regulator . That suggests a choke , or inductor, which can be used to regulate mag output at higher engine speeds. I don't know why it would matter how it was mounted, unless it was oil-filled, which it may very well be. Another possibility is that it is a capacitor, which could accomplish a similar function. It could...

The upper inlet version dumps into a well which contains what is in essence a labyrinth assembly whereby sediment settles out and clean(er) fuel at the top of the well is allowed to flow in to the bowl. Fuel flow is very slightly but not terribly restricted with this arrangement. Unscrewing the cap on this well allows the operator to withdraw the...

Slot go's on the other side of the cam on a T engine, some get confused on which side of the bore is the power thrust, which is the cam side. There is an arrow on the top that should point to the front of an engine.

These responses are GREAT!! Lots of help for getting my 25 Touring back on the road.

Thanks soooo much!!

Tom
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Darin - I run a Rajo Model 30 head on my 1919 speedster. Also runs with no magneto, Texas T distributor, and a Stromberg RF carb. I've had it up to 65 mph with throttle to spare.

If you do a Google search on rajo mtfca forum you'll get a wealth of information on Rajo heads and the experiences that folks have had with them. I attached a PDF with...

I agree the pin position technic works great.
I almost always prime the engine with 4 pulls, and then she always starts right up.

I use the the horizontal pin position also, ever since John Regan taught me that way back in 2013. Works great. My '13 will almost always stsrt cold on 1st or 2nd yank after the customary priming, and that's if she...

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Allan from down under.

Nicely done!

Mine came with the pins. They are necessary to align the cam gear with the cam. It can go on either way because the crank is exactly the same position at 180 degrees.
Norm

I talked to the man I bought the car from tonight and told him that I was going to come and get the parts. Who knows there might be some gem that I overlooked. Anyway, if anyone is in need of a engine project, I would probably be glad to give them one. A friend of mine also has a 17 chassis with a rebuilt engine that has also been sitting outside...

Well it so happens I pulled the canvas off the speedster project and started scroungeing up parts stuffed in nooks and cranys in the shop and i had bought 1 of those diodes! and had a cut out in the bag with it and was apparently looking at doing this during the last work on the project.
That is I guess 1 of the good things about closed head...

5/8 look fine to my eyes.

Compare the photos I posted in the other thread of the 1917 Rip Van Winkle touring and my dad's 1917 touring with the 5/8 nails at the end of the binding, June and July cars respectively, both originally sold in Minnesota and, I presume, both assembled in Minneapolis.

Happy to have you back Carl! Enjoy the ride!

I plan to fire up the oscilloscope and the capacitor meter to check the coils. The points have just been cleaned with a file. I prefer filing rather than sandpapering the points. I found that old Briggs and Startton engines won't start very well with sanded points. Filed ones seem to work well. I realize that these Ignition systems are different...

Thanks for the replies and diagrams. That really helps a lot!

Not Model T, but the story is still the same ! :lol:

Yep, 11077 fits machined hubs. My reply above is pretty much moot then. Good luck. Have fun. I think you're on your way.

Hi, I understand why you are looking for a reliable and affordable car hauler. Moving a car can be daunting, but it can be easy with the right company.

All this thread is doing is attracting spam replies

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FJ

I think I will order a reproduction metal cover. Not that expensive and it should fit better than the wood one.

There have been several fancy doodads to set timing over the past 100 years. Currently Lang's sells one that even lights up (for $87). They are all less accurate than going by the pin position, which has the advantage of costing the perfect price — nothing.

What would be causing excessive play in the steering of my 1920 Roadster?
It's rarely caused by just one thing. More often it's a combination of several small problems that add up to one big one (worn bushings, gears, pitman arm ball, etc.). Look everywhere in the steering system.

And pretty ingenious!

I have seen 2, one of which I have in my collection. I would post a picture but not sure I know how.

A 6mm x 1 screw is very close to the number 14 thread used with the starter bendic cover. They will work very well and they are available with a torx head. This makes it easier to install.

I haven't change to these yet.

Art Mirtes

If your cam has been reground, chances are there is no heel left, check it. If that is the case you will need to install a thrust kit.

What can happen is the lobe can drop into the notch without the thrust kit that is installed between the cover and timing gear.

I did spend some time looking. Overland, Chevrolet and even Cadillac had similar ones but not a match I could find. I suspect a small car or even an accessory for a Ford.
Rich

anyone ever seen these types?

Great to know, Ed. Thanks!

I'm sure many manufacturers besides Ford availed themselves of the same paint. I wonder who made it ??

The any color so long as it's black legend is misunderstood. The economy of gilsonite black and its durability dictated black pigment, because the varnish made by cooking gilsonite in drying oils was too dark to allow for pigments other than...

The lever will not tire, and its position can be readily checked with a glance, if need be. Proper adjustment of the linkage is important whether you use the pedal or the lever to hold the car in neutral . Use of the lever prevents an inexperienced driver from stalling the motor by putting the car in high when starting from a stop. If I stop and...

Tim, I have 4 pairs of RMs. They are the most comfortable, best fitting boots one can buy. They are not cheap, but amortise the initial cost over their lifetime of service, and they are really good value. rmwilliams.com .au

Allan from down under.

This one is on eBay now:
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They also made brass ones for '13 according to this.
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God i love you guys!

Thank you so much for the help. Now it makes sense. I will scrape some paint off below the switch so as to get a good ground (earth).

Thank you for all the feedback.

I think I will only clean the spark plugs on the outside and then put them into operation. If they run well, the spark plugs will probably stay as they are.
I have a set of four of each variety.

I don't see an answer to my question about the difference. I am particularly concerned about the different heat ranges...

Nice find Don. I don't see NOS stuff like I use to many years ago. The last ones I came across at an estate sale was a couple of NOS 26-7 generators thrown in a small pile of misc electric motors for $5 each. Makes the trip worthwhile doesn't it?

The wood was painted.

If anyone needs a TT frame, let me know, I have one to sell but dont want to load and unload it unless I am pretty sure it will sell.
Also will have a pair of Model T Snowmobile skis.

thank you, Bob

My first car was a 1929 Model A. It was first sold in January 1929. It had some features of the 28. It had the red steering wheel. It had the Pinch top parking brake lever but was in front of the gearshift. Later they used one with a button at the top. It did, however have the single disk clutch. While I had the car I bought a used engine from a...

No terribly practical, but, the fronts can be turned around to pick up the lesser worn side created by the camber.
I am sure this would have been done in the depression era to get those last miles from tires.

I believe that in modern cars the side windows are tempered glass but the windshields are laminated safety glass. I just replaced the glass in my 1930 Plymouth with laminated safety glass all around. It was hard to find someone who will work with that stuff these days but they are out there.

Problem solved with a thick washer.

I have always restored them back to original, this one is mine and the last one I plan on doing. I have been saving good original parts for this one for 25 years. I’m building it to be a great driver like I want it.

Not sure what happened Stephen, we did have a few days without internet during the “atmospheric river” storm a couple weeks ago…

Feel free to call or email anytime

mbowen,
That looks like one of the form-a-truck trucks. Smith Form-A-Truck was one of the best known offering such kits. But there were at least a half dozen others. Jewett, a company not affiliated with Paige, and the Graham Brothers (who years later bought out Paige to form the Graham Paige automobile company), were among the several companies...

some good pix and info here:
and here:

they were made in the same time frame as the T for both T cars and some industrial engine/agricultural uses

Thanks guys!

Yes, rounding the bottom edge is PART of the fix as it reduces the amount of reintroduced wear. Unfortunately, under full flex, you are still crashing over the edges left on the tops of the leaf if they are not removed, and thus are not enjoying the best ride the car can potentially give.

I offer this bit of extra information for anyone...

Tim,
Here's what you're looking for. I have some copies printed up in my file cabinet. If this looks to be clearer than what you have (it is a bit clearer full size) I'd be happy to mail a couple to you. You can call me at (818) 321-5360 or email me your address at planetaryman@msn.com.

Bryan

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I suspect that dealers, not only Ford, took those pictures to boast about their product's durability. College kids sought how many souls they could crowd on a car much like stuffing a phone booth. Others just wanted to get a whole gang on the New Car .
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There are many of them out there.
Rich

The foot operated rills were a beautifully made piece of equipment. A friend converted one to drive a home made spinning wheel. You could kick it into action and the balance would allow it to run for a couple of minutes as it slowly wound down. Ordinarilly, the fibre is fed into the spindle orifice directly in front of the operator. His dental...

WOW! That's an impressive line-up.
I do see 3 White Model 20s in the front row. They were very popular for Fire Trucks.
It's fun to see all those.
Thanks
Rich

I would never install an engine or radiator without adding a modern oil seal to the outside of the crankshaft! The problem with a small oil drip at the front of the engine is that if you drive your car much that little drip blows back underneath and covers Everything and sooner or later you have a real mess. Montana 500 winner Garrett Green told...

With the HH off, as shown & the magnets already removed, It would be possible to add slingers as she sits.
If you were going to run with a dizzy, fine.
If you want to run coils, the motor will run much better on mag over a 6V battery.

Hi Mark,

I did consider that, but there are a lot so instead the website was linked. I have edited the link now to the YouTube 'Channel' page and you can access each video from there.

Cheers
Adrian

My Jan 2022 back order from Langs were delivered on 9/29/2022 . 4 months ago

Hope this helps Bolts, Studs and Machine Screws v2_0 - sorted by Area.pdf
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For those looking for Model T-Tips, here's the YouTube channel:

NOW! You can use a secret European discovery to get faster acceleration and higher top speeds with 35% better mileage with the new electronic ATT-O-MIZER! Developed in a secret European scientific laboratory, the new electronic ATT-O-MIZER instantly turns your engine's cylinders into power-packed miniature gasoline refineries by using activated...

Thanks. I do plan on mocking everything up to insure it fits right before reassembly. As long as the body is the same length on the 24 and pre 24 Coupe it's not going to be an issue.

I’m sure you will be happy, Jon does nice work,

Pep, sent you a message

thanks for info on chain dist. will have to get a measurement and pitch

The chapter that this picture came from followed a wounded 'Tommy' from when he was hurt stage by stage through until he reached England. A very interesting description of the process. As such much of the detail was not given as to locations, just generic areas (i.e. 'the Somme').

Transport went from being carried by mates, stretchered,...

I located an upper orphan - I sent you an email Mark.

I haven't been around many Chalmers cars. I did see this 1913 in 1968 and was able to identify a chassis a friend had by the footman loop on the front fender. They seemed like mighty fine cars.
Rich
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Added a link to the video on our Video Page:

Hear what pu're saying Larry, but what about the photos? I could understand post point of sale early photos, where I don't know whether the car came with lights, or possibility that lights were installed by a dealer, but assembly line photos are tougher to dismiss?

In this part of the US, we had gas home lighting up into the 20's. Common were...

Perhaps it is similar to this.
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Likely not much help, but according to The Ford Industries a company booklet, pub. 1926.

Page 10 'Artificial Leather'.... About 15 yards are required for the top, curtains, and upholstery on the touring car.

Art

old spark plugs and O2 sensors on modern cars.

Nice testimonial Craig

I am pleased to hear that kind of report on Chaffin's regrinds

I have a crankshaft in a smaller wooden box.

It has a blue-green wax on it.

Here is one more from that series. It's fun to poke into these photos. I had not known much about Arthur Rothstein (1915-1985) but have enjoyed his photos over the years. He was the first photographer hired by the Farm Security Administration, the New Deal agency and pioneered the use of photographs and “photo stories” to build public and...

I just remembered. I have some very clear straight red oak, about the same size as the Bows, would that work ? Oak is tuff but will hold up under the stress ???

I would not use red oak.

White oak, hickory, ash...

Wonderful display - thanks for sharing!

That building in Kalkaska is currently for sale.

That is a strange engine André, does it use the T transmission ? Seems like it in the picture with the chassis. Early overhead valve, Peugeot maybe? Looks French in a way :?:

Thank you much

I’ve found a few sets in early AA axles. As long as it’s still worm drive, they’re interchangeable.

Brad

I have found that they ARE NOT interchangeable. The couple of AA ring gears I've had were .200” wider than the TT ring gears and didn’t fit properly in the TT housings (they rubbed/locked up). The AA worm gears also were splined different...

John,
You need to attend the Spring Jefferson Swap Meet. Every couple of years is snowing. I always felt bad for the vendors wives that were there bundled up in garbage bags and tarps to keep dry. Some looked absolutely miserable.

More pictures would be interesting.
Ford had good reasons not to use a tank cooling system.
If more cooling is actually needed, rather than radiator service, adding something like a heater core might be helpful. It would have to be plumbed the way the radiator is plumbed in order for the thermosyphon principle to function. Finding space for it...

I watched most of it. Hard to understand. They were speaking english.

Yeah 👍Great idea Craig. Thanks for sharing 🙏

Neat!

thanks for the pix, Dan!

Sadly Steve I'm even further! So won't be going...don't need anything for the most part now anyway and I get carried away at auctions!