Larry Schramm

Do you have any pictures?

This is an easy item to fix and not a nightmare. I live in Michigan and had the same issue with one of my vehicles that was titled to the engine and not the chassis. All you need to do is go to the Secretary of State office and request the form for an inspection by a police officer. I called the sheriff's dept and they sent out a deputy to look at the vehicle. I showed him the engine number on the current title annd the chassis number that I needed to have the title changed to. 10 minutes of an inspection and $15.00 for the title fee and issue(not a problem) solved. pm me if you need the form number and I will dig it out.

send me the pictures and I will post them for you if you want. ptcg76a@yahoo.com

Found this drivetrain and chassis one Ebay. Not a Model T as advertised, but might be of vaule to someone for parts. 1916-1921 Ford TT Truck / Doodle Bug Tractor Project: eBay Motors (item 120602344384 end time Aug-28-10 16:14:27 PDT)

Steve, Do you have a picture that you can post of what you are working on and type of vehicle?

My first question is how long has the car been sitting. If for some time, my first guess would be to look at the carb, fuel filter & fuel system. Sounds like it is starving for gas.

Peter, Would like to put my position on nitrogen. The regular air that we breath is about 78% nitrogen, 18% Oxygen and the rest various gases. Regular air does not create moisture. The moisture content in regular atmospheric air is a variable of temperature, area of climate where water can be evaporated into the atmosphere, baromatic pressure, etc. If the person/business that is putting air in the tires has a good moisture separater/dryer on the line to fill your tires, you are getting almost the same thing coming out of a tank of nitrogen. IMO, the nitrogen story is upselling for more sales dollars. I have never used anything but compressed air on my tires and have not had any problems. Just my opinion and science.

Susan, Should post on what is it to identify the make and year of the buggy or maybe motorized wagon?

Guessing from what I have heard you will probably get similar mileage from the Ranier. The big question is what axle is in each vehicle. Sounds like your Astro van is an all wheel drive with trailer towing package and axle. I have a 2 wheel drive Astro and get16-19 around town and when it had fewer miles/ closer to new could get up to 25 on the highway. It now has 223,000 miles and gets about 20-22 on the road.

I would vote for a buggy step.

Nice work on the Corvette

Interesting experiences that you have had with your Bravada. I just sold my 98 Blazer with 256,000 miles and did not do any front end work like the ball joints, etc until it had over 200,000 miles. I will agree that it was one great truck in the snow, etc.

Andy, Here are some schematics. Larry

I can remember as a kid traveling the Penn Turnpike and going up many of the grades going into the tunnels cars would be lined up that had overheated. Almost never see that now. Also I remember that if you wanted to keep a car that would not have any problems overheating you would order one with heavy duty/ trailer cooling.

Should be a negative ground. If you need the wiring diagram, send me a pm with your email address so I can send it back.

The best stuff that I like is a Locktite product called Pipe Sealant with Teflon.

Bryan, Glad(I think) to know that I was not the only person working two jobs. I currently have no plans to drop my membership but there are others that do not have the ability to make some of the choices that you and I are able to make. Also remember that the younger crowd has a lot of other items to be involved in and spend their money and their money is usually more limited. As for perception, if not addressed, then to the customer it becomes reality. It becomes a larger challenge to get back on the horizon for the customer to purchase your product when that perception sets in. For a reality check, $50.00 is a 42% premium over $35.00. Tough to think about.

I agree on Wesleys Blech-white. It works super on tires by spraying the total tire with the cleaner, waiting a few minutes and then spraying with a high pressure washer. Let the tires dry and finish off with some no-Touch tire spray.

I can remember my Dad installing fake / porta walls on the tires on his car when I was young. I do not remember the silver/aluminum on the white walls. The ones that I remember were all white rubber like these from Lucas tires and slipped just under the rim of the tire. http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-73646546942978_2106_2203

I guess I have a simple question and that is how does the BCA dues compared to other national clubs. I belong to a number of other car organizations and BCA is now in the premium price territory for what I view as a mass market appeal. As a reality check, what are the dues for both the Model T club and the Chevrolet club? They are $35.00/year. What do their publications look like compared to the Bugle? I do not belong to the Model T club, but can compare the Bugle to the Generator & Distributor. Is there a material difference between the two that supports the dues difference? Some of the things that need to be considered are like many before me have said are we attracting the younger demographic members and are the dues providing the service and informaton that the members desire. Not just more stuff that can be done and adjusting the price to match. Think of a microwave oven. Do you really need a microwave that has 50 different power levels, browning, turntable, timers, etc..... OR just a timer with maybe two power levels, reheat/defrost & high/cook. Think of how you really use the product and then are you willing to pay the higher price for features that you will never use? Just some thoughts IMO.

I vote with Robin on how to clean both belts and carpet with a power washer. I usually take them out and scrub them with a detergent like tide and then power wash them clean. Carpet usually comes out like new except where worn.

I do not think that is a Ford only tool. I believe that most of those were for universal use???? I have one that I use for my 34x4-1/2 tires and it has a stop-lock so you can ratchet it open and closed.

Yes it was sold to Rover. I had one in my '63 Buick Skylark stationwagon. Good running engine. Finally sold the car with I think about 125,000 miles.

Just a clarification on E-85. E-85 contains 85% ethanol by volume and most other non E-85 "gas" has 10% ethanol which makes it E-10. With the push from Washington, it is tough to find 100% gas without any ethanol which is usually 10% ethanol. And Dr. Strangelove is absolutely correct about the mileage hit you take with E-85. Even small increments over 10% can cause all kind of problems including poor performance, check engine light coming on for vehicles that are not designed to run over 10% ethanol, etc. I know some of the manufacturers have bulletins detailing the problems of the incorrect fuel.

Huptoy, Here are some pictures of the thermostat that I have. It is a NAPA NA2 thermostat made by the Bishop & Babcock Mfg Co. No date. It is for a universal hose line without heater connection. It appears that yours has the heater outlet with temp (flow) control. Hope the pictures help.