Greetings, It’s been a few years since I had a Model T to play with, but I’m enjoying the variety of TH-cam videos. What’s the output of the Model T flywheel magneto? I seem to remember some people trying to hook the output of the magneto to rectifier bridge to get DC output. You’d have to add a voltage regulator, but it might eliminate that modern alternator. Of course the flywheel effect would be increased, but again, no visible alternator. Regarding improved brakes….. Charles Yapp’s Secrets of Speed Society magazine had a couple short articles about better brakes for Model T Fords. I think one mentioned fitting brake drums and backing plates from a VW Rabbit to the rear axle. Another showed motorcycle front discs and calipers adapted to the front spindles. Some of Jay Leno’s aero engined cars have had brakes fitted to the front axles. Those cars are in his Restoration Update segments. Remember, it doesn’t matter how powerful the brakes you fit are, you’ve only got a tiny tire patch. Four wheel brakes would improve the situation, and hydraulics might make them more controllable, but once the brakes are locked up, you’re just along for the ride. Let’s be careful out there.
What’s the output of the Model T flywheel magneto? Varies on Engine RPM 6v AC to 30-40Vac. I have used a diode to rectify the ACwaveform and charge the battery. With the use of lights and electric start as well as the ignition system, it typically doesn't keep up. a good idea that isn't practical for this system. Brakes... I personally am more interested in the ability to keep up with traffic rather than the need to stop on a dime. I have seen more Antique car accidents cause by the antique car not driving at posted speed limits. Brakes are important, but not as important as people think- Drive defensively!
One more thing I could use some guidance on with my speedster. BRAKES! As of now I have no brakes when in neutral. Using T Trans with Model A as auxiliary Trans, small drum with wire wheels! No room for Rocky Mtns. Looking at Texas T disc brakes (once again expensive). Called them and seems I have to wait on "Bill" to call me due to that combination of rear-end and wire wheels. Any other brake ideas u know of man?
I do know of an idea! There were small drum brake assemblies that were available. Tom at Antique Auto Ranch in Spokane, Wa had some early small drum brake assemblies for sale a while back! I don't recommend Rocky Mountain brakes, In a future video I will go into some of those reasons!
Working on a 1912 boat tail speedster myself! Love the tips! Nice work! Wish I had Rajo! EXPENSIVE! Any reason u we t with Rajo over Frontenac? Just curious. I own a 26 touring also but speedster is my 1st complete rebuild.
The Rajo is what was supplied. With any OHV conversion you pretty much take what you can get! This Rajo is what is known as the Model 30 one Joe Jagersberger's first models.
Greetings, More questions. Are those Chevy four cylinder disc wheels? They look good speedsters with bodies. Is the fuel pump wired so you can kill it? Maybe fit a fuel regulator and a return line to the tank? That Model A carburetor is intended for gravity feed, a fuel pump might overwhelm the float valve. I’m not trying to be a pain, I’m just asking questions that come to mind. Let’s be careful out there.
Thanks for the questions. Are those Chevy four cylinder disc wheels? No, Dodge Is the fuel pump wired so you can kill it? Yes via the ignition switch Maybe fit a fuel regulator and a return line to the tank? Not needed
Hey Man...just found your channel! DIG IT !Love the Speedster ! ...Newk from Kentucky
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Greetings,
It’s been a few years since I had a Model T to play with, but I’m enjoying the variety of TH-cam videos.
What’s the output of the Model T flywheel magneto?
I seem to remember some people trying to hook the output of the magneto to rectifier bridge to get DC output.
You’d have to add a voltage regulator, but it might eliminate that modern alternator.
Of course the flywheel effect would be increased, but again, no visible alternator.
Regarding improved brakes…..
Charles Yapp’s Secrets of Speed Society magazine had a couple short articles about better brakes for Model T Fords.
I think one mentioned fitting brake drums and backing plates from a VW Rabbit to the rear axle.
Another showed motorcycle front discs and calipers adapted to the front spindles.
Some of Jay Leno’s aero engined cars have had brakes fitted to the front axles.
Those cars are in his Restoration Update segments.
Remember, it doesn’t matter how powerful the brakes you fit are, you’ve only got a tiny tire patch.
Four wheel brakes would improve the situation, and hydraulics might make them more controllable, but once the brakes are locked up, you’re just along for the ride.
Let’s be careful out there.
What’s the output of the Model T flywheel magneto? Varies on Engine RPM 6v AC to 30-40Vac. I have used a diode to rectify the ACwaveform and charge the battery. With the use of lights and electric start as well as the ignition system, it typically doesn't keep up. a good idea that isn't practical for this system.
Brakes... I personally am more interested in the ability to keep up with traffic rather than the need to stop on a dime. I have seen more Antique car accidents cause by the antique car not driving at posted speed limits. Brakes are important, but not as important as people think- Drive defensively!
One more thing I could use some guidance on with my speedster. BRAKES! As of now I have no brakes when in neutral. Using T Trans with Model A as auxiliary Trans, small drum with wire wheels! No room for Rocky Mtns. Looking at Texas T disc brakes (once again expensive). Called them and seems I have to wait on "Bill" to call me due to that combination of rear-end and wire wheels. Any other brake ideas u know of man?
I do know of an idea! There were small drum brake assemblies that were available. Tom at Antique Auto Ranch in Spokane, Wa had some early small drum brake assemblies for sale a while back!
I don't recommend Rocky Mountain brakes, In a future video I will go into some of those reasons!
Working on a 1912 boat tail speedster myself! Love the tips! Nice work! Wish I had Rajo! EXPENSIVE! Any reason u we t with Rajo over Frontenac? Just curious. I own a 26 touring also but speedster is my 1st complete rebuild.
The Rajo is what was supplied. With any OHV conversion you pretty much take what you can get! This Rajo is what is known as the Model 30 one Joe Jagersberger's first models.
Greetings,
More questions.
Are those Chevy four cylinder disc wheels?
They look good speedsters with bodies.
Is the fuel pump wired so you can kill it?
Maybe fit a fuel regulator and a return line to the tank?
That Model A carburetor is intended for gravity feed, a fuel pump might overwhelm the float valve.
I’m not trying to be a pain, I’m just asking questions that come to mind.
Let’s be careful out there.
Thanks for the questions.
Are those Chevy four cylinder disc wheels? No, Dodge
Is the fuel pump wired so you can kill it? Yes via the ignition switch
Maybe fit a fuel regulator and a return line to the tank? Not needed
Sorry, but I interested, how many Ford model T are left nowadays in USA?
I don't know for sure, I'd guess of the 15 million build 150,000 are still around.
@@tracer409 oh, thank you very much. This is so amazing