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- Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: NOS???
- Replies: 12
- Views: 416
Re: NOS???
There are TONS of nos parts out there that aren’t very good quality.
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oily Rusty Paste in Cooling System
- Replies: 32
- Views: 571
Re: Oily Rusty Paste in Cooling System
Anything specifically sold for cleaning cooling systems will likely be just fine to use. Avoid vinegar, muriatic acid, and products not meant for cooling systems.
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Was the Model T good value for money?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 518
Re: Was the Model T good value for money?
And of course, look what they "gave" us last winter! :twisted: :evil: A virus could randomly become zoonotic anyplace in the world at any time. It’s as easy to understand as the Model T ignition system... I think that's a good comparison. Some people understand it, some don’t, some don’t care, some...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oily Rusty Paste in Cooling System
- Replies: 32
- Views: 571
Re: Oily Rusty Paste in Cooling System
It looks like stop-leak to me. I bought a car a couple years ago that had some pretty nasty antifreeze in it with oily stuff floating on top. The top hose was hard, wrinkled, and shrunken, probably from whatever the oil was staying near the top when the engine was cool. The car had a newer radiator ...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Gas line for the purist
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1104
Re: Gas line for the purist
I have a 1913 that I've owned for over 60 years. I started restoring it as a teenager, and put a copper gas line on it. It is still on the car today with over 57,000 miles. I've never had a problem with it. I Agree! I also have many thousands of miles on my T’s with copper fuel lines and have had z...
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:04 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale: 1909-1911 starting crank and ratchet
- Replies: 0
- Views: 206
For Sale: 1909-1911 starting crank and ratchet
$295 will buy it. $15 will ship it anywhere in the continental USA. Please contact me by email only. Please don’t post here or use the pm system. First email in my inbox gets it. Thanks!
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For sale: 1926-1927 rear wire wheel hub with new drum & studs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 161
For sale: 1926-1927 rear wire wheel hub with new drum & studs
The taper and keyway is in good shape and not worn. The drum is a brand-new drum from McClaren that is currently not available from them and is on backorder at the vendors. The studs are all brand new and have been properly swedged in with the correct tooling on a hydraulic press. $225 will buy it a...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Generator Rivets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 383
Re: Generator Rivets
The originals are “spin-riveted” and isn’t something the average hobbyists has equipment for. I have used pop rivets from the back side and back up washers on the front. This works with the hard plastic insulators as well as the paper ones, although the paper insulators are not ideal.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 1:38 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: RANT: AMERICAN GREED
- Replies: 25
- Views: 707
Re: RANT: AMERICAN GREED
Terry: That was quick! I couldn’t resist...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 1:28 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: RANT: AMERICAN GREED
- Replies: 25
- Views: 707
Re: RANT: AMERICAN GREED
Get some chickens and keep them in your backyard. The eggs are free.
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 23 Roadster/newer tranny
- Replies: 8
- Views: 353
Re: 23 Roadster/newer tranny
You have to run a ‘26/‘27 hogshead with a wide brake drum because the pedal shafts have different spacing. You can, however, use earlier pedals in the ‘26-‘27 hogshead. There may be some customization involved with the floorboards, or bending the pedals, but it depends on what combination you are tr...
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:36 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 973
Re: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
Yes, now show it at about a 45 degree angle instead of straight on so I can see how deep the bushing is pressed in. I’m thinking that the bushing isn't pressed in far enough.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 6:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Mag coil insulators: Yea or nay? Why?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 721
Re: Mag coil insulators: Yea or nay? Why?
The paper insulating washers are insulating in two ways: As an insulator and also as a gap. There occasionally can be quite a bit of very fine metal suspended in T engine oil. That oil can wick into the coils and the paper spacers help to reduce leakage between coils and to ground. A pinhole in a ve...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:12 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 973
Re: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
Please post a picture of the bushing in the front end of the brake drum shaft.
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 1:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 973
Re: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
Additional info that may help: In every transmission I assemble, the final “Test” I rely on is pressing the disc-drum onto the transmission shaft and leaving .018” clearance to the washers. I then use a dental mirror and a flashlight to look straight into the hole for the set-screw. If the threaded ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 973
Re: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
Adam How do you tell if you have a correct 26/7 disk drum? By what I have in my shop notes: The early disc drum that is designed for use with the thinner “top hat” style bushing will generally either have NO Ford script on it anywhere, or it Will Have the Ford script on the Same Side as the machine...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 973
Re: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
Someone refresh my memory. If the front bushing in the brake drum collar isn't installed deep enough, won't that reduce end play? I'm talking about where it would sit against the radius of the main shaft. You are correct. If the front bushing isn't pressed far enough in, there can be a clearance pr...
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Babbitt
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1149
Re: Babbitt
Just because an old ingot says anything on it does not mean that is what the ingot is... Here you have some ingots that were used as ballast in a sailboat. It is quite possible that someone decades ago found an old mould that was the right size for what they wanted to do and then cast a bunch of ing...
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:53 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 973
Re: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
I’m pretty certain that all the driven gear shafts and all the transmission shafts were the same dimensions throughout production. The clutch disc drums changed dimensions when Ford made the change in the rear driven gear sleeve bushing from the one piece “top hat” style to the plain bushing and 3 w...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Watchout
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1736
Re: Watchout
You only see a pm if you are logged in and many people don’t log in. It would be a great improvement if pm’s would generate an email that says you have a pm. I wonder if this Is something the club can address?
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:27 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 973
Re: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
Something’s wrong. All 3 thrust washers in the ‘26/‘27 trans should be the same size and you should end up with some free-play. Off the top of my head it’s around .014” but I’m not in the shop now and can’t verify. I have a bunch of good used original thrust washers and can surface grind them to any...
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 8:21 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Watchout
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1736
Re: Watchout
Hey Bob, If it makes you feel any better, that gas gauge looked like a poorly sealing, potentially dangerous accessory to me. Maybe a neat display item, but that’s it!
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 3:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1926 Coupe for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 616
Re: 1926 Coupe for sale
$18k ! Ruckstell, distributor, and “aluminum” Ricardo head...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: FJ - Check your trailer wheel bearing races !
- Replies: 12
- Views: 715
Re: FJ - Check your trailer wheel bearing races !
This same sort of thing is also real common in original, used T front wheel hubs. If you set up a dial-bore-gauge and measure all over the inside of the bore, you can easily determine if the bores are properly undersize and properly round for correct fit of a new race. Many times, you will find a bo...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 11:31 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 23-25 windshield posts WTB
- Replies: 2
- Views: 111
Re: 23-25 windshield posts WTB
I have a pair. $195. Email if interested.
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Late Motor Mount Bolt Spacer/Washers?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 708
Re: Late Motor Mount Bolt Spacer/Washers?
That motor mount is for a TT truck.
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How hard is it to find a Warford Cast Iron Front Coupler/ U Joint Housing?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 331
Re: How hard is it to find a Warford Cast Iron Front Coupler/ U Joint Housing?
I have one available. $200. Email if interested.
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:18 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Help gas tank desperately needed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 714
Re: Help gas tank desperately needed
See if you can find a radiator shop that is willing to clean it out, pressure test it, fix any little leaks, and guarantee it, without “coating” it with anything inside or out. The only problem with a fuel tank that has any flaky rust inside, is that when the rust is removed, it is probable there wi...
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: sure mike cranks
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1617
Re: sure mike cranks
Joe, If you are going to try using one of those Sure Mike cranks, my advice would be to use it in an engine you build for yourself, not in a customers engine. You can be prepared for and understand the possible negative outcome and accept that risk, most customers might not be so understanding... Mo...
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: used bearing races
- Replies: 11
- Views: 654
Re: used bearing races
Brand-new inner and outer races are a total of $29.85 from Snyders. Used bearing races are kind of like used motor oil...
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Too busy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1064
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ribbed Tire Tread Questions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 680
Re: Ribbed Tire Tread Questions
Before you make plans, contact the tire dealers and see what is actually available. Some tires have occasional, and sometimes long backorders.
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Can anyone help me identify this eingine?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 680
Re: Can anyone help me identify this eingine?
The biggest difference you will notice between a ‘12 block and a ‘16 block is about $2,800.00. They both run the same!
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Tubes ad Tires
- Replies: 17
- Views: 882
Re: Tubes ad Tires
FYI... The rubber stem “Hartford” brand tubes available from Universal and some of the T vendors for the last couple years are of excellent quality. I’ve probably installed around 30 of them and haven’t had any complaints.
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: JB Weld or Bondo
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1184
Re: JB Weld or Bondo
That’s nothing special... The left front fender on the T I drive year-round looks worse than that!
- Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Cutout or Voltage Regulator
- Replies: 8
- Views: 501
Re: Cutout or Voltage Regulator
One of my customers was looking for one earlier this month. I sent an email to Birdhaven and an email to Chaffins on 12/4. They both have made the voltage regulator style cutouts. As of today (12/14), I haven’t heard back from either of them.
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T art on ebay
- Replies: 2
- Views: 332
Re: Model T art on ebay
Old art prints that have been hanging on someone’s wall for years (sometimes even only a couple years) are often faded and can be quite disappointing when seen in person. They can be a really hard thing to buy without actually seeing in person. As you can see in the 3 links posted above...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oil funnel twisting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 460
Re: Oil funnel twisting
If you put a washer under the nut, it effectively makes the bolt a little shorter. If you don’t have enough thread engagement, you risk stripping the threads out of the block when you torque the bolt. Be very mindful of that.
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 12:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Brass "Neverout" Tail Lamp & License Plate Bracket
- Replies: 3
- Views: 246
Re: WTB Brass "Neverout" Tail Lamp & License Plate Bracket
I believe that Bob’s Antique Auto Parts in Illinois made them in brass and they may still be available. Every original one I’ve seen was cast iron.
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oil funnel twisting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 460
Re: Oil funnel twisting
Hold it in place with two fingers of your other hand.
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Adding the sexy 1916 cuff on the end of a fender?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1432
Re: Adding the sexy 1916 cuff on the end of a fender?
Back in the day, there were some accessory brows made specifically for addition to “plain” fenders. I believe they went on with some small machine screws or small rivets. I had an old original fender with one of those well over 15 years ago. I think the part from Rootlieb may not work very well (or ...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Triple gear bushing failures
- Replies: 11
- Views: 803
Re: Triple gear bushing failures
Like I said, it’s hard to judge from pictures... But it does appear there are no oil grooves in the bushings which may support some of your theories that these bushings may be oillite. Looking at the pictures, the fractures could be crystalized (work hardened) normal bronze bushing material and just...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Triple gear bushing failures
- Replies: 11
- Views: 803
Re: Triple gear bushing failures
By the way the broken pieces look, and the way they apparently failed... Something really doesn’t add up here. I’m thinking there may have been some sort of an installation error. But it is really impossible to tell from pictures. Anyone would really need to see the whole assembly in person to make ...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is a Warford ???
- Replies: 16
- Views: 817
Re: What is a Warford ???
That particular Warford transmission will give you: Underdrive - Neutral - Direct drive. It isn’t as desirable as the larger “Three speed” which would also give you an overdrive, but still has some value. I’ve seen several sell over the years in the range of $75 - $300. They are popular for use in s...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:46 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Allen Rotating Spark HCCT on eBay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 876
Re: Allen Rotating Spark HCCT on eBay
$1,400.00 and in Canada...
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Engine installation in a TT truck
- Replies: 10
- Views: 575
Re: Engine installation in a TT truck
Another common problem is that almost nobody realizes that T car and TT truck front crossmembers are different. It’s not uncommon to see a TT with a T front crossmember and there is a severe mis-match between the engine water outlet and radiator water inlet.
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Crankshaft cleanup
- Replies: 17
- Views: 931
Re: Crankshaft cleanup
Joe, I had one come in several years ago, not only with a mix of heavy and light rods, but 3 stock Ford pistons and 1 domed cast iron. Wonder if that had any imbalance? Tom, Your #3 journal is probably on the “better side” of average for something that was in service a few decades. What I can see of...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: aluminum pistons
- Replies: 6
- Views: 666
Re: aluminum pistons
Jim, According to your measurements, you have .040” clearance between the pistons and bore... Ideally, you should have .004”... 3.750” would be about standard. Something doesn’t make sense...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Crankshaft cleanup
- Replies: 17
- Views: 931
Re: Crankshaft cleanup
Most of the ‘26/‘27 EE cranks wear off center on the 3rd main. Usually if they are worn .008” or more on the 3rd main, the wear is all off center and usually won’t re-grind at -.020” or better. Those cranks are high carbon steel and not the chrome vanadium steel of the earlier cranks. The EE cranks ...
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Rear Wire Wheel Hub for sale
- Replies: 2
- Views: 514
Re: Rear Wire Wheel Hub for sale
Hi Joe, It’s yours if you want it. I just sent you an email with my information and phone number. I prefer to not post phone numbers here. If you don’t receive the email, check your junk mail folder. Sometimes emails thru the forum go there. Thanks!
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:55 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale: single Ford script Victor Model 2 acetylene headlamp for parts
- Replies: 0
- Views: 171
For Sale: single Ford script Victor Model 2 acetylene headlamp for parts
Bonnet has a heavy dent in it, but doesn’t seem to have cracks. The rim does have some cracks & dents. There are a couple spots of rust-thru in the bucket, but not heavily pitted on the outside. $60 and shipping inside the continental USA is included. First email in my inbox gets it. Please don’t po...
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1926 Coupe Upholstery
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1539
Re: 1926 Coupe Upholstery
On a T enclosed car, you hang the headliner BEFORE you install the top material. (In other words, you hang the headliner with the top covering material off)
- Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Value of a Model T
- Replies: 9
- Views: 809
Re: Value of a Model T
I’d have to say that just about every very good looking and very good running ‘16-‘27 T may be WORTH around $12k-$14k. Some may SELL for more and some may SELL for less. Who knows where their info came from...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: LOTS of T Bucket Parts
- Replies: 16
- Views: 928
Re: LOTS of T Bucket Parts
At a large swap meet, old 21” tires that are soft & pliable, look okay and still have tread might fetch $20 each. 19”s might go for that too. Old Clincher style tires generally have a lot of issues that straight sided tires don’t have and their quality is very subjective (most used ones are no good)...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 4:31 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Bands wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 322
Re: Bands wanted
The “good ones” from Rocky Mountain Machine have been off of backorder for a couple months now and appear to be a nice tight weave like they were for years before. They are my first choice. If you can’t find them at the major vendors on Friday, send me an email and I can help you out. I generally ke...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:16 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: LOTS of T Bucket Parts
- Replies: 16
- Views: 928
Re: LOTS of T Bucket Parts
If someone would pick up everything there with no further work on your part, and also takes all the old tires, a price tag of “free” could be pretty fair. If you dispose of the old tires, $50-$100 for the pile might be a fair price. There could be several hundred dollars worth of parts there if “pro...
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 12:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ford Replacement Pistons
- Replies: 10
- Views: 511
Re: Ford Replacement Pistons
Regarding Ford Script .031” pistons: Shortblocks rebuilt at Ford branch plants received those size pistons. Ford’s “in house” rebuilds are probably the major source of those pistons, but they likely were available as parts stock too. The reasoning behind the .0025” and .005” pistons were that they ...
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS aux. trans crossmember. SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 325
Re: FS aux. trans crossmember. SOLD
That’s what it is alright. A fantastic price too!
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
- Replies: 162
- Views: 14302
Re: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
I posted this in response to the picture at the bottom of page 1 showing all the different “size” Wisconsin plates from 1925: Wisconsin started with low numbers on January 1st and issued plates consecutively. So, generally a “low number” was more likely to be a “carry-over” registration from the pre...
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1913 KW Coilbox
- Replies: 10
- Views: 783
Re: 1913 KW Coilbox
I’m interested to see what Larry or RV says about finish and if that is documented in prints or something. I’ve seen them both ways and generally assumed many may have originally been black.
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brass Parts For Sale on CL
- Replies: 2
- Views: 493
Re: Brass Parts For Sale on CL
I saw that ad a couple weeks ago, so if the parts aren’t gone yet, that will tell you something.
- Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1913 KW Coilbox
- Replies: 10
- Views: 783
Re: 1913 KW Coilbox
Weren’t the ‘13 KW coil boxes painted black “Originally”?
- Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:55 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB 30x3.5 flaps
- Replies: 3
- Views: 204
Re: WTB 30x3.5 flaps
Are the vendors out of stock?
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How big of a job to change a TT high speed gear?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 371
Re: How big of a job to change a TT high speed gear?
There is a modern seal that fits in place of the can for the inner felt that works way better. Machining a carrier for a modern seal that replaces the washer inside the outer sleeve is also the way to go if you have a lathe.
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1911 rear axle
- Replies: 9
- Views: 603
Re: 1911 rear axle
Early housings are a big can of worms! Most originals are bent and also loose enough at the differential rivets that they will leak quite noticeably when put into service. Just mentioning that in case you’ve never done one before. If you don’t carefully dot all the i’s & cross all the t’s on that pr...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Radiator drain petcock
- Replies: 18
- Views: 748
Re: Radiator drain petcock
I stock new ones and have used them on various customer projects over the last 17 years without any known problem. The only thing I can think of is that new petcocks never fit right in new Brassworks radiators. The lower outlet of a new Brassworks radiator always had to be tapped out some more so th...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:24 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Ring and Pinion set #1
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1161
Re: Ring and Pinion set #1
A punch mark like that is probably not from a hardness test. Generally if a part like that is hardness tested, then only a sample (one part or a few parts) from each batch of heat treating gets tested, not every part. The mark that a diamond penetrator makes for a hardness test on a gear or shaft wo...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How big of a job to change a TT high speed gear?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 371
Re: How big of a job to change a TT high speed gear?
The TT rear axle actually rebuilds quicker and easier than the car axles once you know what you’re doing. There’s no setup work for mesh or lash. The only inconvenience is bigger heavier parts. You need a TT wheel puller & sleeve puller. Used gears are fairly subjective regarding wear. An excellent ...
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:09 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD: Cut-off spindles possibly from a snowmobile axle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 697
Re: For sale: Cut-off spindles possibly from a snowmobile axle
That is some top-notch speculation...
Why is it necessary to comment on something from nearly a month ago that is marked “sold”???
Why is it necessary to comment on something from nearly a month ago that is marked “sold”???
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Carsenegenic??
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1384
Re: Carsenegenic??
Steve hit the nail on the head! Yes, the suppliers do call things brass when they are really bronze!
I’m sure if you call Steve or Don and ask if they are brass or bronze, they will tell you “bronze”...
I’m sure if you call Steve or Don and ask if they are brass or bronze, they will tell you “bronze”...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Carsenegenic??
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1384
Re: Carsenegenic??
Actually, they originally were made of bronze, and all the spindle bushings being sold by the major vendors are bronze also. Bronze and brass are actually different materials. Brass wouldn’t last too long as a bushing material in this area.
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:20 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Model T Ford Ignition key Business Sold pending payment
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1468
Re: Model T Ford Ignition key Business FOR SALE
Tim, Bob’s original post DOES say the key boards ARE available separately.,,
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 1:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale: Early Spark Rod Arm with Ball Stud
- Replies: 1
- Views: 389
For Sale: Early Spark Rod Arm with Ball Stud
Yours for $20 and shipped free inside the USA! Email only please. Don’t post here or send a pm. The first email in my inbox gets it. Thanks!
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:49 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale: Pile of Drive Shaft Thrust Bearing parts.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 270
For Sale: Pile of Drive Shaft Thrust Bearing parts.
Yours for $45 and free shipping inside the USA! Email only please! Don’t post here or send a pm! The first email in my inbox gets them. Thanks!
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:22 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 7 Brass twist style shackle oilers. No longer available.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 318
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Crankshaft Belt Pulley
- Replies: 6
- Views: 497
Re: Crankshaft Belt Pulley
It was a well known fact (back in the day) that you never paint the contact surface of a belt pulley because the belt won’t grip.
Powder-coat will NEVER wear off unless it is of extremely poor quality.
Powder-coat will NEVER wear off unless it is of extremely poor quality.
- Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: tractor conversion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 289
Re: tractor conversion
Gene, Pull the spark plugs, put it in high gear, and hand crank it...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 9:45 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS - Clutch Spring
- Replies: 3
- Views: 193
Re: FS - Clutch Spring
How many pounds at 2” of compression?
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Adjusting coil points without a tester.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 665
Re: Adjusting coil points without a tester.
The plastic case coils generally don’t work too well, even when they are new. Send them all back if you can. As far as I know, the only new coils that had a decent reputation for working properly were the ones purchased directly from “Fun Projects”. Also suitable would be “properly rebuilt” original...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 4:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What was the Model TT rear diff advantage?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 496
Re: What was the Model TT rear diff advantage?
Is there an advantage to putting a TT rear on a speedster? YES, so you can win First Place at the Slow Races! But kidding aside, it was a much heavier built axle with a lower gear ratio. The lower ratio meant the vehicle moved quite a bit slower but could carry much more weight. The axle shafts are...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 1:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: oil leak from transmission shaft
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1381
Re: oil leak from transmission shaft
Open up your transmission inspection cover and look inside. Put your hand lever all the way forward. Now move the clutch release shaft left and right. It does have a certain amount of lash. The mid-point of this movement is its natural center and where the internal clutch release parts aren’t wearin...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 12:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oil for the Model T - the smoking gun
- Replies: 5
- Views: 397
Re: Oil for the Model T - the smoking gun
And those are the recommendations of an oil supplier sometime in the 1930’s by the looks of it...
All of “today’s” oils didn’t exist then. Things change...
All of “today’s” oils didn’t exist then. Things change...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:03 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale. Aluminum Warford case
- Replies: 9
- Views: 738
Re: For Sale. Aluminum Warford case
Last chance if anyone wants it. $30 will buy it, which means it would arrive at your door for less than $50 bucks... If there are no takers in the next day or so it’s going to be machined in half the long way and made into a nice wall-hanging display piece for my shop. There would then be an opportu...
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: oil leak from transmission shaft
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1381
Re: oil leak from transmission shaft
I don’t believe the felt repair is the best way to solve the leak issue. The shaft should be allowed to float left and right on its own. If you push a piece of felt against the hogshead and clamp it, you are loading the internal clutch release forks, the bronze clutch release collar, and the clutch ...
- Thu Nov 05, 2020 4:23 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale. Aluminum Warford case
- Replies: 9
- Views: 738
For Sale. Aluminum Warford case
Here is a bare aluminum Warford six speed transmission case. It has a “bite” out of the input flange. Otherwise is in good shape. I’m listing this because there are many of these out there that are in far worse condition (such as badly cracked cases) and this could be an easy repair for a qualified ...
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1926 Tudor Clutch or Clutch Spring issue
- Replies: 11
- Views: 548
Re: 1926 Tudor Clutch or Clutch Spring issue
It’s probably just bad shifts.
You close the throttle when you shift, then open it slowly to pick up the load in high gear.
Same as you would when driving a manual transmission except the location of all the controls are different.
You close the throttle when you shift, then open it slowly to pick up the load in high gear.
Same as you would when driving a manual transmission except the location of all the controls are different.
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: oil leak from transmission shaft
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1381
Re: oil leak from transmission shaft
I think he’s talking about the pedal shafts. If it is indeed one of the last trips of the season and you’re going to fix it this winter; The best advice is probably just to keep an eye on the oil level and let it leak. By the way; The “often-mentioned” hardware store o-rings set into a chamfer under...
- Sun Nov 01, 2020 11:17 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - Carb Heat Pipe (non-repro)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 614
Re: WTB - Carb Heat Pipe (non-repro)
That repro you have is a fair (not excellent) reproduction of ONE of the styles that were available. If that one doesn’t fit okay, then an “original” that looks just like it might not have adequate clearances either...
- Sat Oct 31, 2020 2:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale: Gray & Davis starter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 290
For Sale: Gray & Davis starter
$100. The first email in my Inbox gets it. Please don’t post here or send a pm. Will ship within the United States at cost.
- Thu Oct 29, 2020 7:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Seat cup or seat foot for a Tudor
- Replies: 2
- Views: 279
Re: Seat cup or seat foot for a Tudor
I remember seeing someone at Hershey with a whole stack of them within the last couple years.
- Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:42 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD: Cut-off spindles possibly from a snowmobile axle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 697
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:56 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale: N R S and Very Early T fuel tank sediment bulb with shutoff and drain.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 313
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1927 Coupe Windshield Question
- Replies: 22
- Views: 638
Re: 1927 Coupe Windshield Question
If I remember correctly, the early and late style hinges aren’t interchangeable because the fastener locations/style are different.
- Mon Oct 26, 2020 9:38 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: '27 fuel tank wanted.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 757
Re: '27 fuel tank wanted.
I just took a look at the link posted for the “new aluminum tank” for $750. I wonder if they’ve sold any and I wonder if it fits properly? The welding looks very disappointing, like it was done by someone with very little experience... $300-$400 is a fair retail price to pay for a nice used original...
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How to fix a broken adjustable tappet
- Replies: 7
- Views: 640
Re: How to fix a broken adjustable tappet
It’s broken off in a way that the remainder in the tappet should be fairly loose. A left handed drill bit thru the valve guide from the top should turn it right out. You will, of course, have to fabricate an “extension” for the drill bit, but that’s an easy “creative” task.
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How do I tell if my engine has been rebuilt?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1077
Re: How do I tell if my engine has been rebuilt?
Receipts and documentation will tell you what has been done. If you don’t have that, then a basic visual inspection of the inside the engine and transmission by someone very knowledgeable may give you a basic idea. Complete tear down and measuring would be the only way to know for sure.
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:06 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB: 30" Rim
- Replies: 9
- Views: 379
Re: WTB: 30" Rim
That would be a 23” rim for a 30x3+1/2 clincher tire then...
As Mark mentioned, there are some different style rims and some may fit your wheels better than others.
As Mark mentioned, there are some different style rims and some may fit your wheels better than others.
- Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A Monday engine, spot what's missing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1105
Re: A Monday engine, spot what's missing
The original tappet bores on early blocks are broached with oil grooves that allow excess oil to drain back into the crankcase and there are no drain holes in the bottom of the valve galleries. If the block ever gets reamed out for oversize tappets the reamer will eliminate the original oil drain gr...
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:11 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Resurface mag fields
- Replies: 9
- Views: 798
Re: Resurface mag fields
Larry, As far as I know, all the TR coils from Minnesota came with that already done too.
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How to install brass wooden on 1914 firewal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 619
Re: How to install brass wooden on 1914 firewal
If you’re going to the trouble of doing this on a milling machine and don’t already own a 90 degree countersink; just set the milling head at 45 degrees and use any regular end-mill.. Lock the quill and use the knee to obtain your depth adjustment.