More than 20 years ago, when my dad passed away, I inherited his 1925 Model T Touring car. I live about 17 miles away from dad's place, so I thought that would be a nice drive home. On the way home, the T suddenly quit running and would not start no matter the effort. In the course of troubleshooting, I removed the commutator and reached down to check the roller. The spring had come loose, and when I tried to stretch it back in place, to my horror, I saw that roller spring go shooting away! Well I was parked on a gravel road; though I searched diligently, there was no finding it! I didn't even own a trailer, so I was a little panicked at that point. However, I happened to have a pen in my pocket with the little retractable click top. I unscrewed the cap, removed the little spring and it actually looked a lot like that timer spring! I stretched that Bic pen spring in place, replaced the commutator, and the car started right up! The rest of the drive home was perfect!
Mitch, you're back! May I say you're one of the OG's that got me into this kind of thing. I'm 25 now and decided on a Model A, but I vividly remember being fascinated by your driving tutorials, lube job instructions and head gasket swap :D
Hello Mitch good to see you again with the model t. That wasn't mentioned the ignition timer. The first one must've lasted since you brought it from America.
Nice to see you again, Mitch, every video reminds me of a relative (passed away some 20 years ago), who told us stories about how he learned to drive on a Model T! 😊
You had me worried Mitch. i thought the big Fire had got you. i contacted your other page a few times. Glad to see you and the model T are safe, hope all your family is as well. BTW i have a 1928 chevrolet but i like watching you and the Ford.
Welcome back! I am new to the T (bought 21 depot hack this year! ) We watch your videos all the time for reference-- and encouragement. Lots of "while you're in there" maintenance haha!
Welcome back Mitch Taylor. Thanks for making the video for us. Was worried for you. Never heard how you fared with the fires. Cheers. Chuck in Florida.
There is Henry's Model T, A & Rod Parts down in Victoria where I get some parts from. Other than that, I get them from Snyders in the USA. Shipping can be expensive from the states, so I try to buy local if possible.
Hello sir Im interested from what material is the timer wire made and leads from buzz coils to spark plugs? Ya know wanted always to modifi other engines to buzz coils but most of the time cars who are younger aged have wire resistance problems,lenght wire calculation and so one so I'm curiuse about that topic how is that calculated or correct ignition system components chosen ? What engine rpm range is effective on buzz coil ignition systems? Litel bit more detailed
Thanks for answering do you know how exactli the magneti Type worked ignition? I assume those are lead acid Baterrys right does the ground side have capacitor ? Ya know the switch disconnects only baterry magneto and stops engine but is that AC wave going to the baterry - terminal ? If I remember corectli some ford model t hade Bouth ignition types including starter and generators If IAM not mistaking?
More than 20 years ago, when my dad passed away, I inherited his 1925 Model T Touring car. I live about 17 miles away from dad's place, so I thought that would be a nice drive home. On the way home, the T suddenly quit running and would not start no matter the effort. In the course of troubleshooting, I removed the commutator and reached down to check the roller. The spring had come loose, and when I tried to stretch it back in place, to my horror, I saw that roller spring go shooting away! Well I was parked on a gravel road; though I searched diligently, there was no finding it!
I didn't even own a trailer, so I was a little panicked at that point. However, I happened to have a pen in my pocket with the little retractable click top. I unscrewed the cap, removed the little spring and it actually looked a lot like that timer spring! I stretched that Bic pen spring in place, replaced the commutator, and the car started right up! The rest of the drive home was perfect!
Mitch, you're back!
May I say you're one of the OG's that got me into this kind of thing.
I'm 25 now and decided on a Model A, but I vividly remember being fascinated by your driving tutorials, lube job instructions and head gasket swap :D
Thank you for your support 🙂
I was worried about you guys down there you've been quiet since that fire that broke out glad to see you your family and you're car are ok
Hi Mitch.
My daughter and I have a 1925 coupe we are working on. We would like to thank you for your tips
That's awesome, I'm glad to have been helpful 😀
Hello Mitch good to see you again with the model t. That wasn't mentioned the ignition timer. The first one must've lasted since you brought it from America.
Welcome back!
Where do you find brand new parts for a 123 year old car?
We’re back!!
It's been about four years or so since your last upload, man. Welcome back. Car still looks amazing.
Thanks! It's great to be back!
@@ModelTMitch Hope you're family's doing well.
Happy to see you Back Mitch. My best wishes from Canada. It will be nice for the next video showing us how to adjust the Timer TDC (top ded center)
Yay Mitch is back.
Also in July I was lucky enough to see a 1923 Model T up close I even got to sit in the front of it
Good to see you again Mitch
Thank you, it's good to be back. 😊
So glad to see you again Brother!!! my favorite Model T channel ! 🎉 you’ve been a big help, when I’ve been working on my 1912 from time to time!! 😊👌
I'm glad my videos are appreciated 🙂 thanks for your support
Oh my. Welcome back!
Thank you!
So glad to see you back Mitch from the UK ,when I first started watching I did not own a t now I own a 1919 tourer many thanks
Nice to see you again, Mitch, every video reminds me of a relative (passed away some 20 years ago), who told us stories about how he learned to drive on a Model T! 😊
It's great to be back 🙂
So glad to see you back Mitch!
You had me worried Mitch. i thought the big Fire had got you. i contacted your other page a few times. Glad to see you and the model T are safe, hope all your family is as well. BTW i have a 1928 chevrolet but i like watching you and the Ford.
Thank you for your concern and your comment 😀 fortunately we all survived the 2019 bushfires 🔥 there's more Model T videos to come 😊
Great to see you back! We have a 25 touring as well! Are you on the MTFCA discussion forum?
Yes I am! 😁 thanks for your support 😊
Welcome back! I am new to the T (bought 21 depot hack this year! ) We watch your videos all the time for reference-- and encouragement. Lots of "while you're in there" maintenance haha!
Welcome back, Mitch! So glad to see an upload, even if I am a month late!
Better late than never 🙂 thanks for commenting 🙂
Mitch glad to see you back always enjoyed your videos especially the local car shows and also what's up with the fordson tractor welcome back.
Thanks, and the Fordson is still waiting for some love! The engine though repaired, still leaks water through the fractured block. Looking at options.
woah i didn’t expect you to return. Glad to see you back with useful model T tutorials
More to come! 😊
Glad tp see you back I was worried that the fire may have got you!
It burned out 90% of our land, but we pulled through 😊 Glad to be back!
Hey Mitch, you've inspired me to start looking for a model T mate😂
I just saw your user name mate... didn't we go to school together?? 🤔
Yeah mate NASHS days😂 I was looking at a Model T for sale and stumbled on your channel
Oh wow small world! If you click on my channel and click the Business Enquiries email link, you can email me. I don't use any social media any more.
Didn't get any email mate, not sure if you sent one 🤔
Welcome back Mitch Taylor. Thanks for making the video for us. Was worried for you. Never heard how you fared with the fires. Cheers. Chuck in Florida.
The fires burned out about 90% of our property, thankfully no buildings or lives were lost. All is well now 🙂
Wow! It is good to see you back on TH-cam.
Thanks! It's good to be back :)
It is so good to see you back! I hope you are doing well.
Thank you! You too!
Good to see you uploading again! Missed seeing this T in my sub feed box.
Thank you 😊
Good to see you post a videos again.
Thank you for your support 😀
So VERY happy that you are back!!!!
Welcome back.
Thanks for posting this. I need to do this on my '21 this coming week.
Glad it helped 🙂
Great to see your back!
It's great to be back!
So great to have you back, Mitch!
Nice video.
The T looks great 👍.
Thanks 👍
I've done some driving in my mini one drive was to Sheffield.
Wonderful to see another great video! Thanks Mitch!
Welcome back
How difficult is it to find parts in Aus? Does the shipping or import costs get prohibitive?
There is Henry's Model T, A & Rod Parts down in Victoria where I get some parts from. Other than that, I get them from Snyders in the USA. Shipping can be expensive from the states, so I try to buy local if possible.
Hello sir Im interested from what material is the timer wire made and leads from buzz coils to spark plugs? Ya know wanted always to modifi other engines to buzz coils but most of the time cars who are younger aged have wire resistance problems,lenght wire calculation and so one so I'm curiuse about that topic how is that calculated or correct ignition system components chosen ? What engine rpm range is effective on buzz coil ignition systems? Litel bit more detailed
Just copper wire, insulated with rubber, then coated in fabric. No fancy HT cables 100 years ago 😁
Thanks for answering do you know how exactli the magneti Type worked ignition? I assume those are lead acid Baterrys right does the ground side have capacitor ? Ya know the switch disconnects only baterry magneto and stops engine but is that AC wave going to the baterry - terminal ? If I remember corectli some ford model t hade Bouth ignition types including starter and generators If IAM not mistaking?
Gates Fan Belt #19CMX I have tried to find this belt without any luck where did you find it?
Mitch, what timing ignition of cylinders have these engine? 1-2-4-3 ?
Yes it's 1-2-4-3
@@ModelTMitch
In Russia there are "children" this engine: GAZ A, GAZ AA, GAZ 64, GAZ 67, GAZ 69, GAZ 24...etc by 1990 year's
How come you didn’t make a new video in a long time. I though you got rid of your Model t.
There will be a video about that. Would never get rid of the Model T!
Good!