The Ford Barn

CatMan1 · 03-28-2022, 08:48 AM

I'm not going to be able to post pictures of this. Sorry. Just got my first T yesterday. It's a '26 Runabout. It looks to be an older restoration. Maybe original? My first thought.....I thought my '28 A was small! I got it running once, briefly last night. It seems to have an intermittent starting issue. I guess? Sometimes I can't get the starter to turn over. It could be a faulty switch, bad wiring, or..... Is there a special sequence that has to be done to activate the starter? I wouldn't think so, but......

A bones · 03-28-2022, 11:07 AM

Congratulations, fun times are ahead for sure. Welcome. Most likely a loose or dirty connection. The foot button is exposed to dirt and moisture.
I would begin there and check cables next. If no luck there you might want check the starting motor, but make sure, first, that you have good ground and good connections.

No magic or secrets to getting it to crank. Either seek out a buddy T owner or do like I did, get yourself some books. I always recommend the Ford manual and books by Murray Fahnstock, and Ted Aschman. They are around and can be found used for cheap. Fun to learn.
Drop by here any time to share your questions and success.
Best wishes

Flathead Dave · 03-28-2022, 01:54 PM

Why can't you post pictures?

CatMan1 · 03-28-2022, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Flathead Dave

Why can't you post pictures?

I can try again. I managed to once, but they were so small you had to use a magnifying glass!

I'm just not that tech savy......

mercman from oz · 03-29-2022, 05:04 PM

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03-28-2022, 08:48 AM	#1
CatMan1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Pella, IA Posts: 338	My New 'T' I'm not going to be able to post pictures of this. Sorry. Just got my first T yesterday. It's a '26 Runabout. It looks to be an older restoration. Maybe original? My first thought.....I thought my '28 A was small! I got it running once, briefly last night. It seems to have an intermittent starting issue. I guess? Sometimes I can't get the starter to turn over. It could be a faulty switch, bad wiring, or..... Is there a special sequence that has to be done to activate the starter? I wouldn't think so, but......

03-28-2022, 11:07 AM	#2
A bones Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: CLAYTON DE Posts: 1,284	Re: My New 'T' Congratulations, fun times are ahead for sure. Welcome. Most likely a loose or dirty connection. The foot button is exposed to dirt and moisture. I would begin there and check cables next. If no luck there you might want check the starting motor, but make sure, first, that you have good ground and good connections. No magic or secrets to getting it to crank. Either seek out a buddy T owner or do like I did, get yourself some books. I always recommend the Ford manual and books by Murray Fahnstock, and Ted Aschman. They are around and can be found used for cheap. Fun to learn. Drop by here any time to share your questions and success. Best wishes __________________ Enjoy yer day. Tom Hate can't fix what it started.

03-28-2022, 01:54 PM	#3
Flathead Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SOCAL Posts: 557	Re: My New 'T' Why can't you post pictures? __________________ "Some people are like slinkys. They're not really good for anything but they sure bring a smile to your face when they're pushed down the stairs"....

03-29-2022, 05:04 PM	#5
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,377	Re: My New 'T' Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) These are pictures of CatMan1's 1926 Ford Model T Roadster