Model T starter change!?

[Tripper]

I'm changing out the starter on my '25 Model T which I've never done. I took the 4 bolts holding it on & one of the oil pan bolts that looks like it might hold the housing but it won't come off. Anyone have any experience with these? Thought I'd ask 1st B4 I screwed something up.

BoB

 

[Willowbilly3]

I thought a model t starter was that bent thing you stuck through the bottom of the radiator?
Sorry, no help but maybe Fordbarn T forum would get you some help.

 

[R Pope]

There's only those four bolts. There is a gasket on the starter, it has engine oil behind it. Someone might have used some super goo on it, and it's stuck. Hit it! With a rubber mallet preferably.

 

[Tripper]

Whack!

There's only those four bolts. There is a gasket on the starter, it has engine oil behind it. Someone might have used some super goo on it, and it's stuck. Hit it! With a rubber mallet preferably.

Thanks! I'll give it a shot... er... whack!!! ; - >

BoB

 

[donsrods]

This is one that you have in your collection we knew nothing about. What kind of T is it Bob? We want pictures.

Don

 

[Ike]

Try here

www.oldcarmanualproject.com Click site index screen left. Look for owner's manuals. Model T manual for download.

 

[Gastrick]

SPY PHOTO - My research team says this is Tripper's T....

 

[Tripper]

SPY PHOTO - My research team says this is Tripper's T....

Yep... that's the beast! I talked to Texas T's this morning & they said I also have to remove the bendix of the backside of the starter then it will come off. This is a great little truck & freaks people out just as much as the Daytripper does when I drive it! Here's a link to Texas Model A & T parts... they do it ALL!!!

Texastparts.com/

BoB

 

[22dodge]

Cool Site..

www.oldcarmanualproject.com Click site index screen left. Look for owner's manuals. Model T manual for download.

That's a cool site, Ike. Thanks for sharing that one.
Bob, like R Pope says, you should be good with the four bolts.
That is what it takes to get mine off of the '20 TT.

Funny, I am posting about my Model TT and my Honda (BS lounge) on the site today.
Haven't even mentioned the modified '22

 

[donsrods]

I knew it...........you guys are a bunch of closet restorers!!!!!!!!!

Don

 

[Gastrick]

Rumor has it that Bob bought that Model T new . At least that's what I heard.

 

[22dodge]

Not I !!!!!

I knew it...........you guys are a bunch of closet restorers!!!!!!!!!

Don

Don, I swear, I have NEVER restored a closet !!!!! '22

 

[donsrods]

Any cupboards?

Don

 

[Willowbilly3]

Do your "T" buddies know about the hotrods? My Model A buddies in Texas only tolerate me because I know how to do stuff like shrink metal and weld cast iron.
I did corrupt one of them and he built a way cool speedster.
Hey were you with those T guys when they came down 80 through Grand Saline and Mineola a couple years ago? There must have been 100 of them.

 

[Tripper]

Rumor has it that Bob bought that Model T new . At least that's what I heard.

Mite have been a little tough as my Father was born that year but I'm actually a Jr. ; - >

BoB

 

[24dodge]

I like that house too , is that yours Trip ?

 

[donsrods]

There is a carshow in Cape Coral hosted by the local Antique Car Club of America branch. Those guys have no tolerance for us hot rodders. It has gotten better, but years ago they would hardly speak to you when you pulled in with some chopped up hot rod.

Don

 

[Tripper]

Office!

I like that house too , is that yours Trip ?

That's my office... I keep the T out front as a gimmick! I'm always workin' an angle & that's an advertising expense... yeah that's it... advertising!!!

BoB