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He's 91. He should be able to do what ever he wants.

So today I took apart the cam shaft So I could fit the new valves. I know I did a good job sealing up the Cam shaft cover since I had to tap a razor blade in-between the metal to separate them. I ended up cleaning the cover up in the blast cabinet and repainting it. IMG_3501.jpeg I then put the cam ...

Thanks!! We will see how this goes I've used CLR in the past. That works great.

OliyBill,
So Ford made the steering quadrant with cotter pins? I thought they all came with rivets. Was this a 26-7 only thing? I'm already doing as you say with my blast cabinet. That good advice. Keeping the media clean will give a better result.

Thanks Scott! Now I understand. Kinda like perking coffee. I do have the rubber gasket.

Well I ran into a road block with the valves. The car had chevy valves installed and when i added adjustable lifters I had to have them shortened. Well the issue that I now have is that some of the seats were replaced and the valves fit fine. However, the ones with no seat were still too long. Can't...

Would they open up the tank and then solder it closed again? How can the water splash out if the cap is on?

That was my first thought when I saw the water pump. Today I ran water through it and it came out clean. No dirt not rust nothing. The fins don't seem to have any corrosion and as I try to move them on the tubes they don't seem to move. I think once I get the car running that will tell me for sure. ...

Thanks for the input. It's off the car so I think I'll fill it with some vinegar let it sit and then run water through it. When I get the car running I'll hit it with my temperature reader.

So the radiator that came with my 26 Touring was full of antifreeze and had no leaks that I could see it was not running. It did have a water pump on it as well. I'm going to get rid of the water pump and was wondering how I could tell if the radiator was partially clogged. I plan on running water t...

Yup that's your best place to find someone to work them or collect them. I grew up in Waltham the watch city. I tend to collect only Waltham's and Howard's. For me the older the better Key wind, key set, lever set. I say collect what you like. Some of them can be rare but I bet close to 98% of them ...

So am I. I still need to work on the steering column, coil box, and all the wiring. Lot's more to do but it's coming along.

So tonight after work (I still work for the Marine Corps, now as a civilian. Grateful that I can work from home) I started putting the valves together. Big thanks to John and Mike at J&M Machine. I sent the valves out to have a bit taken off the ends so they would fit with adjustable lifters. They t...

I've had my daughter in my garage every chance I get. teach 'em young to fall in love with cars and they will have no time or money for anything else. Ha!

Love Old cars, Old guns, and Old clocks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iB-gqdKVHU

This one is about 270 years old. Still going.

That's a neat T. I love the roof on the pie wagons.

That whole this is a work of art. Model T's seem to have no limits as to what can be done to them if you have a vision. You do incredible work.

So today I was able to put the timing cover on as well as the generator bracket. I hope I did it correctly. Here is how it went. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZOtiRKoP9M The tool made it seem easy to align the cover. IMG_3467.jpeg I used the new kind of seal. It fit well but I added a layer of se...

Wow John That's a great car!!!

Duey, My 64 has a round wheel his was dented. Ha!!

As always it was a fun ride.

Wow that back seat. What a great car.

Well It's been a while since I've been able to get out to the garage. Today I got the Cam Shaft in. IMG_3450.jpeg For those who have never had a Cam Shaft out of a T before these two blots have a dowel end and hold two Cam Shaft bearings in place. The end of the shaft is supported by the block. IMG_...

Got a chance to drive my 64 Imperial on Sat. We had about 100 cars. Everyone met up kept their distance and then drove about 70 miles. Someone had a 1963 Imperial and we drove together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I4nSlC7ILA&feature=youtu.be IMG_3440.jpeg IMG_3446.jpeg 1964 was a big change fro...

Any takers? Hate to throw anything away.

I also painted the Timing cover and Crank pulley.

I was also able to fit the center bearing on the cam shaft and get it to slide into the block. I thought I was going to have an issue with it but it went in just fine.

So today I received my transmission in the mail. I opened up the boxes and It was like Christmas morning. The guys at J&M Machine did a great job and I can't say enough great things about them.

Free just pay shipping. This was on my car and once I cleaned it up I found this repair. I know it's cracked and fixed but I can't bring myself to throw anything away especially when there is only so many left. So if you want it let me know. It's for a 26/7.

Well tonight I got the CAM Shaft out and the new CAM gear on. IMG_3388.jpeg I'm not sure this CAM bearing was in correct. The notch was not towards the back of the motor when installed. So the top part of this picture was facing the back of the motor. IMG_3389.jpeg Looking at this part of the valve ...

That looks great!

Here is a video I made to show what I was doing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3Vspt_A3ks

So tonight I tried to get the CAM out. I posted about that in another thread. So here is what I did today. First I pulled off the roller and saved all this in a plastic bag. IMG_3370.jpeg Next the felt washer came out. I'm going to use a neoprene one. IMG_3371.jpeg To get the cam out first the cover...

Scott good advice. Thanks for posting. There are many parts in the old car hobby that if you don't buy them when available you may not be able to get them.

Cam Shaft cover was off, valves are out and lifters are out of the way. Kerry you are correct. This motor and trans was bad at almost every turn. J&M Machine did an outstanding job on the transmission. I know the risk I'm taking with the pistons and some other parts. Just wanted to make sure I wasn'...

OK I ran into a bit of a problem with getting the CAM Shaft out. I took out the two bolts that hold in the bearing and I started to slide it out and it stopped moving on the center bearing. I tapped the CAM on the back with a big punch. It started to move and looked as if it was not together. I know...

Thanks for the info. I rebuilt my sediment bowl as well as got another shut off valve for near the carb.

This is the one that I'm using. The one on the car is fiber.

Thanks Scott!

What happens if you run one with the smaller float and a 26/7 gas tank?

Sorry Paul I just saw you PM. Sold to Paul. I'll call soon.
Thanks MTFCA!!

TTP One more time before I return it.

Congratulations on your retirement!!!

See the brass screw holding on the plate and the Magnet? That's what you found. I bet the little plate and the spool under it are still in the pan. Mags on.jpg You need to pull the motor and pull it apart. Hopefully you don't find what I did. Everything had cracks in it. Sadly you probably will. Unl...

Well I got some more parts in the mail. I just need the centering tool for the cam shaft cover. It's on the way soon. Just got this cam shaft gear and the blots for the oil pan. The last guy used regular bolts with no holes for the cotter pins. See I now have a brass car. Ha Ha Ha. To bad no-one wil...

So I mistakenly ordered two of these tools and I only need one. They cost 31.95 from the vendors. Anyone need one for 28.00 plus shipping? You get the one in the original packaging.

Here is a tip. If you order from Coker get the part number and then get on the Summit Racing WEB page. Type in the part number and get free shipping to your door. I did this with a set for my Imperial.

Do you still have these for sale? How do we get the 31.60 to you? Credit card over the phone?

Chaffins is open. I just ordered from them.

Just called Dave. What a great guy. Yes they are open.

Pleas post any vendors that you know are closed right now or that are still taking orders. With all this time staying home I know people are wanting to work on their cars.

Anyone know. I sent an e-mail to get my parts list in before the 1 April Deadline.

Just sent an e-mail to chaffinsgarage@pacbell.net. Hope that's the correct address. I saw somewhere that you will bill for the parts. Is that correct? Do you sent the parts with the bill? Or sent the bill I pay and then send the parts?

Thanks for continuing to be there for the hobby.

Scott Conger and Scott C, Does the Neway cutter also do the valves or just the seats. If I got new valves how are the 3 angle cuts made. Is that done at a machine shop? I saw how the cutter is used putting a mandrel in the valve guide and turning it to do the seat. Once that is done is it necessary ...

Scott I was thinking the same thing. I'm going to take it off and see how they did the job.

Scott I agree with what you are saying. The right way to do the valves would be new valves, springs, Valve guides, and hardened seats. My goal with this engine was to fix the transmission and drive it. As I started to take it apart I found some things that were done incorrectly. I'm trying to fix th...

Well today I took out the valves I was able to use a Brigs and Stratton valve spring compressor. Most came right out but some had some sticky oil. I was able to pull them out with my hands. I numbered them 1-8 and then put each in a plastic bag that was numbered. I'm going to clean them up and then ...

So I'm going to quote from John at J&M. "I balanced the triple gears today as tat is part of the flywheel balancing. They need to be weight matched. Have a look at the pictures off at 4 grams. After a spin in the lathe I have them at 3 tenths of a gram."

Got this out of sequence. The flywheel gets surfaced first then balanced. seem logical since you are removing material.

After it was done the whole thing was surfaced so when I set the gap it will easer.

Well today J&M Machine sent me some pictures of the balancing process. John told me that this was not done by the factory but will sure make a big difference in keeping the "Rattles" out of it. Ha!! What a neat process and John and Michael are great to deal with. Unfortunately for me Most everything...

Just went through this with J&M Machine. I had been waiting on pins from Bob's Antique Auto, who I have to say has been such a great guy to deal with. Unfortunately the guy who sets up the machine to cut the pins can't come in and they are out of them. J&M Machine ended up having a set in their shop...

Well this is what you get when you combine two hobbies. I used to restore old clocks and had this big tumbler with steel shot that was used to clean up the parts. I decided to try it on some bolts. It worked ok and didn't mess up the threads. I used Dawn soap and water. IMG_3329.jpeg IMG_3330.jpeg

J&M Machine just sent some more pictures of the gears getting done.

Well I got some pictures from J&M Machine. They make their own drums and like I said all of mine were cracked.

The Magnets have been all recharged.

They are looking for a 26/7 clutch plate for me.

Tonight I painted a water outlet and 1926 Pan reenforcement brackets. IMG_3324.jpeg This was from Lang's It was a NOS one. It cleaned up very well. IMG_3327.jpeg This tool and shims are very important for the 26/7 Hog's head. IMG_3326.jpeg Thanks to J&M Machine for the suggestion on the bracing (I s...

For the sediment bowl I used Eastwood's black engine paint. We'll see if it lasts.

Well I had a bit of a setback this weekend. I brought my transmission to J & M Machine in Southborough MA. First I am very thankful that I did. They were able to find cracks that would have spelled disaster had it not been checked. Two of my drums (Brake and Reverse) had cracks that were found once ...

Well I took a trip up to MA to visit family and bring my 26 Transmission to J & M Machine. I'll write about that later. I had to get some parts that were needed as well as some more parts for Rattles. Steve helped me out. We were able to locate most of what I needed. I know I've said this before but...

Why no Grundy?

So tonight after work I started to clean up the engine pan. I took off the sight gauge and petcock. Then I took them apart and cleaned them up.

Question: Should the petcock have any packing on it held with the pressure of the spring?

Well today I got the valve working as it should however after talking with John at J&M Machine I'm going to take the valves out and clean out the guides and make sure that they are clean. John is a wealth of information and nice guy. He will be rebuilding my transmission as soon as Bob's gets anothe...

Scott, I took it easy and placed a wood mallet on top of the valve and tapped it with a rubber mallet after adding some penetrating oil. It moved no problem. I could almost do it with my finger. Then I turned the engine over with the crank and the valve went up with no issues and I had to once again...

Bill You are correct I just went out to the garage (My wife said "you're going out there now?") I can see the valve is stuck. I hope I can free it up with a wood mallet. I'll then turn the engine over and make sure that they are all working. As always with this Forum THANK YOU THANK YOU You guys are...

Scott, That washer was there when i took it apart. When I put it together it was loose like it needed to be tightened some more. I think I'll take it out and try tightening it without the washer. The exploded view I printed from the forum didn't have the washer there. Bill, I'll check but it think i...

What a beautiful car. Sometimes they just fall into your life. Have fun!!

Well I sanded the blob of solder on the Mag ring. Then I took apart the Mag post and cleaned it up as well as painted it. I still want to clean up the brass a bit more for a better contact. IMG_3275.jpeg IMG_3278.jpeg IMG_3279.jpeg Then i put together my Sediment Bowl. I used some EZ Turn and thread...

Congratulations!!! What a good looking truck.

Hope you feel better Tim. Yes MOPAR. Or you could say old car. They all have their personalities. My Wife's 69 Super Bee always draws a big crowd when she starts it. We hold our fingers crossed when we turn the key. Ha!!

Thanks Dan, now I know. I'll get a set of shims. There were none when I took it apart. Looks like an easy job except lifting the 85 pound transmission a hundred times. ha!!!

So you get four of these? Or just two for the pins?:
https://www.modeltford.com/item/3272BR.aspx

Then you take the transmission on and off several times (splitting the shim (they come in 10 layers) until you get it right.

Is that the correct way?

I always say the car must have passed a kidney stone. I was driving my 64 Imperial going around a corner. As normal I was using one finger and spinning the eight foot steering wheel like I was in Vegas. All of a sudden the power steering cut out and I almost broke my finger. I made the turn into the...

So sorry to read this. You have my condolences.

So I've been sick for the last few days and didn't get much done. Today I was able to get some stuff painted. I know you can't see it much but I tried to get as much of the black parts painted with some black engine paint from Eastwood. IMG_3274.jpeg I also did the head and exhaust manifold. IMG_326...

I also cleaned up the transmission for transport to MA in March.

Well today I got some painting done. IMG_3263.jpeg IMG_3264.jpeg Then I polished some brass. Having been a Marine for 30 years I thought I was up to the task. IMG_3262.jpeg I decided instead of lapping in the valve. I would hit it with some 0000 steal wool and then chuck it up in my drill and use ne...

I grew up in Waltham. The Metz car Co. and Orient Buckboard are two of my favorites. Waltham has a nice small museum with a lot of company history. Sadly the saw tooth building that they made the cars in was torn down. The watch factory is still there but made into condos. I tried to bid on several ...

Today I got my Gas tank back from Moyer's Tanks Inc. I have to say they did a great job. Keep in mind they coat the inside and outside. Yes it's a bit runny but you won't see it much and I would rather i have no issues than a tank that looks pretty. I know some choose to do this themselves but the t...

Today I cleaned up the Fuel sediment bulb. Next I'll do the brass.

Thanks for the info Scott! I'll be careful.

Thanks Scott! I ordered the EZ Turn.

Well I looks like it will be J and M Machine in Southborough Ma. They are about 20 Miles from My Mom. I was planning a trip to MA in March anyway so I called Them up. Not only can they do it they can get it done for my return trip. I should have all the parts from Bob's and Langs by the time I go up...

Scott, Is the EZ turn Lube for the threads to seal them from mass leaking out or for the pard that I could Lap in to make smooth just behind the Packing? The guy who had the car used teflon tape. That's not good. David, You are correct "Black Beauty" is very abrasive. I should have been more clear I...

Thanks for the tips. I was wondering how I was going to clean it up.

Good Idea. I'll see how much I can blast out from the other end. I'll be careful around that surface. Thanks!!

Well today I cleaned up some bolts and then went to work on the sediment bulb. This is what I have to work with. IMG_3232.jpeg Found out that there was no screen inside. IMG_3233.jpeg This is what it looked like when I got it all apart. I have the rebuild kit for it. IMG_3234.jpeg Question: If I put...

I use an App on my phone. All my old cars are a bit off so I check myself just to make sure I'm ok. The App was free.

Thanks for all the input so far.

If you order from Coker try searching for the same tire at Summit Racing. The offer free shipping on all Cokers. I ordered a set for my Imperial.

Is the dash on a 26 Touring held on with flat head bolts and washers that the head of the bolt fits into? Same to hold the steering column?

Got a message from Bill Crosby. Thank You sir. I'll be talking with you soon.

Got a set thanks to Bryan and Steven!!

My apologies because I think I asked about this before but it was a few years ago. I need to get my transmission rebuilt. I am gathering the parts from Bob's. He still has to make some more pins before I get my parts. I live in VA and I'm looking for a shop. Who do you guys recommend? My post Gettin...

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