Recent content by Mshaynes21

I noticed some coolant under my 30 A Roadster. I thought I might need to add some coolant in but as I was pouring it in it was coming out the overflow tube onto the ground. Does this mean the radiator was already too full? It was really hot today outside but the car hasn’t been running...

Thanks for all the help! I had a feeling it might be better to just replace it all from the tank forward. Looks like I have a fun new project to do!

Thanks for the heads up on the pictures. Must have missed a step the first time…

I have an oddball fuel shutoff on my T. It seems like the gas line is not the original size and they used some kind of aftermarket shutoff with 2 male tube thread ends. It has started leaking around the petcock and I need to find a replacement but nothing mates up to my fuel line and the...

Lost my passenger door handle for passenger door on 1917. I have seen them referred to as a bale handle? Any help is appreciated

Thanks for the advice! Hopefully I get the hang of this. I have a feeling some of my problem is driving it wrong.

I do tend to push down slowly on the pedals. Maybe I need to be more aggressive as well.

Is there a way to inspect the band linings without completely pulling the bands? I can see lining material underneath the bands themselves. Do I need to pull the bands out and inspect them as if I were going to change them out or is there another way to do that?

I am slowly learning about my Model T. I have noticed that when I depress the clutch to go into first gear the T tends to shudder almost like the band isn't quite engaging (like when you don't quite give it enough gas in a modern car) and then goes into low speed. Same with reverse. Does...

Sorry. I haven’t checked this in awhile. I bought the one that was located in Canada. Saw it posted in Hemings. Hopefully I can get it going reliably It has been changed over to a distributor and I believe the engine is from 1922. Wood is in great shape. Overall seems to be a solid...

Just got my t up and running and took it for a test drive. Noticed some issues which I am not sure are operator error or if I need to adjust something: 1: Clutch and brake pedals do not pop back when hand brake is in center position especially the clutch. Brake comes up a little but clutch...

Thanks for the info The previous owner had put a piece of leather as a temporary belt and it was really loose. Once I had an actual fan belt on everything tightened up and I was able to adjust the tension with the bolt that I was thinking might be the tensioner

Having to install a new fan belt and have located the bolt that moves the arm the fan is connected to. Looking at the Ford service manual it appears the tension adjustment screw is on the side of the oil filler. My car has a distributor and it appears that the adjustment bolt should be...

Oiled not piled. Autocorrect…

That makes me feel better. Guess I just piled something that didn’t need it. Thanks!