novaman Posted October 24, 2000 Share Posted October 24, 2000 I have a friend who is writing a childerns book which includes a Model T Ford coupe. She is writing this based on childhood expericences. She remebers her grandfather needing a push in his T. What would the logical resaonings for the push be? She think he did have the car running and still needed the push but isn't sure. Can you help us/her out? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2000 Share Posted October 24, 2000 Most likely, the push was needed because the battery was low and the magneto weak due to excessive end play in the crankshaft allowing the flywheel-mounted magnets to move away from the field coil. It's also possible, but less so, that the magnets themselves were weak or the entire mag was out of commission due to a short at the contact post. There are several other possibilities but these are the probable causes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Davis (MODEL A HAL) Posted October 24, 2000 Share Posted October 24, 2000 Maybe he was mired axle deep in the mud that plagued the roads of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2000 Share Posted October 24, 2000 If he really did have the engine running, you're probably right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronbarn Posted October 24, 2000 Share Posted October 24, 2000 I did a book review for Antique Automobile on that great big Model T book, but am no expert. Assuming that the engine is running, could this problem have related to slipping bands on low gear in the planetary transmission? Come on Tsperts give us something for this writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SalG (Sal Grenci) Posted October 25, 2000 Share Posted October 25, 2000 Hi, Go to for Model T Ford Club International or URL=http://www.mtfca.com] for Model T Ford Club of America<BR>Both have very lively DF's. SalG<p>[This message has been edited by SalG (edited 10-24-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2000 Share Posted October 25, 2000 Well let's see??? Had to push it even though it was running well it is a F F F F O O R R can't say it, that other car. My mother told me never to say the F word. <P>Sound like bad bands in tranny? But im no F O R D expert. The Ford Museum may have the answer, these guys are a wealth of knowledge.<BR><p>[This message has been edited by 29CHEVY (edited 10-24-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 25, 2000 Author Share Posted October 25, 2000 Well I could have told her it needed the push because it was a F**d, but that's not what she's looking for.<p>[This message has been edited by novaman (edited 10-25-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2000 Share Posted October 25, 2000 Another possibility is a broken rear hub. This was common due to the sharp angle and a reluctance on the part of early mechanics to really tighten the axle nut, a practice for which they were taken to task by the Ford Motor Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novaman Posted October 25, 2000 Author Share Posted October 25, 2000 wouldn't a broken hub just let the car sit, undriveable?<P>Thanks for your help here guys. This is a learning experience for me. What else do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2000 Share Posted October 27, 2000 Yeah, but he'd have to get it out of there somehow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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