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    Can't regulate charging rate !

    Generator charges 10 amps at idle and hard over at 20 when reved up a little. Moving the third brush either way makes no difference. Generator is grounding alright and seems to be wired correctly with third brush going to terminal, one brush to ground the other to the windings.... any idea what...
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    Gas tank cleaning

    What's the best product for cleaning the inside of a Model T gas tank... something to remove old varnish and build up. Need to solder some visable pin holes and want to make sure old varnish isn't covering up others.
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    Bumper clamp blue

    Just wondering what blue you are using on your bumper clamps ? I used the Testors model paint number 1111. It looks pretty good but wondering if there is a shade that would be closer to the original ? Thanks folks, Robert
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    1930 Headlamp bar... Canadian ?

    I would like to aquire what I think is a Canadian headlamp bar. These had a V-section bar rather than the round bar. Can any one shed light on this particular bar and perhaps point me in the right direction to be able to purchase one ?
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    Attn. Phaeton owners... tire carrier

    Removed the rear tire carrier which I think is an Argentine repro part ( Car came from Argentina ) Heated the round tubing section between flanges and slightly bent it. I now have one inch clearance between body and spare tire. Worked perfect. Thanks to all who responded with pictures and...
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    Attn. Phaeton owners

    I have a 29 Phaeton and when I mount the wheel on the rear spare tire carrier the tire just touches the back of the body and if left this way would undoubtedly chafe through the paint. Is this normal or should there be a larger gap between tire and body back. There is on my Town Sedan and also...
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    29 Phaeton door latches

    Are new latches available for front 29 Phaeton doors ?
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    Canadian Top Saddles

    Hi Folks... was wondering if anybody out there had a couple of these for sale !!! I need a set for my 24 Touring ! Thanks, Robert Putnam in Nova Scotia Canada.
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    Need help with Steering column assembly

    The splined part of the steering shaft extends through the spark and throttle bushing to the extent that I can see where the spline stops on the shaft. When I install the steering wheel it bottoms out on the spline before touching the spark and throttle bushing. I then install the steering...
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    Attn. Canadian T Owners ( Top Saddles )

    Looking to find a pair of top saddles for a Canadian 24 touring. Anyone have a set for sale or know where I might look ? Thanks Lads, Robert Putnam
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    A question of fan belts !

    I was wondering what is the correct type and length of fan belt for the Model A ?. A friend of mine ordered one from one of the parts suppliers and a B-41 belt arrived in a bag with Ford script on it ! It seems to fit alright but might perhapes be a little long. Looks as if it were tensioned...
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    A little confused about colour on my 29 Phaeton

    The colours that I wish to applt to my Phaeton are Andalucite blue, Black with French gray stripe. Am I correct in saying that the mouldings upon which the stripe is applied are painted Black... does this go to say as well that the dash rail moulding on the inside of the car beneath the...
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    Rim Spreader

    I have an antique rim spreader...It's a tripod type of affair with a crank handle to expand the arms.. does anybody have a picture of how this thing is supposed to be used... does it expand the jaws to spread the rim or contract the jaws to shrink the diameter.. maybe both ? How would it be used...
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