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- Sat Dec 07, 2019 5:50 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What are the symptoms of an intake leak?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 371
Re: What are the symptoms of an intake leak?
Here's what was done engine wise. Reground crank, newly rebabbited rods fitted with Timesaver, new Stipe cam and fitted bearings, new valves, valve job with Neway cutters, lash set at 10 thou, new rings, pistons and wrist pins, new timing gears. Crank and flywheel dynamically balanced, rods balanced...
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 2:47 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What are the symptoms of an intake leak?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 371
What are the symptoms of an intake leak?
Trying to figure out why my newly restored engine doesn't idle well while driving and to keep it from starving, I have to keep it reved higher than I should. I am thinking it may be an intake leak. Also the motor does not accelerate good even in the garage. It coughs and stumbles trying to rev the m...
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:36 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ring gear bolts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 384
Re: Ring gear bolts
I see it now. Hard to see the threads from the photo
- Tue Nov 19, 2019 1:35 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ring gear bolts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 384
Re: Ring gear bolts
Why are the bolt heads on the tooth side of the ring gear?
- Sat Nov 09, 2019 4:19 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Couple questions regarding oversize pistons/valves
- Replies: 11
- Views: 426
Re: Couple questions regarding oversize pistons/valves
Thanks Joe for the encouraging words. I aimed for making the same relief I saw on the Snyder pistons I have. I just now noticed the rod nuts have been touching the Stipe 250 cam and the oil tube. I used slightly longer rod nuts to balance the big ends of two rods. The interference is slight however ...
- Sat Nov 09, 2019 12:04 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Couple questions regarding oversize pistons/valves
- Replies: 11
- Views: 426
Re: Couple questions regarding oversize pistons/valves
Gasket is Ok. Taking .100" off the top corners of the pistons. Having an adjustable chuck allows centering even with the cam ground pistons.
- Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:38 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pitman arm fit
- Replies: 20
- Views: 663
Re: Pitman arm fit
Compare the position of the spark and rod ends on yours and Walts set up. Your rods extend beyond the end of the main shaft much more than his. Unless your shaft is not seated in the gear case, your column and levers are not matched to the shaft.
- Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:23 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale: 26-27 Sediment bulb and gas shut off
- Replies: 9
- Views: 479
Re: For Sale: 26-27 Sediment bulb and gas shut off
Shipping address is
Richard Gould
272 Spencer St
Folsom, CA 95630
Thank you.
Richard Gould
272 Spencer St
Folsom, CA 95630
Thank you.
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:54 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Couple questions regarding oversize pistons/valves
- Replies: 11
- Views: 426
Re: Couple questions regarding oversize pistons/valves
Thanks for the thoughts fellas. Joe, come to think of it, the 20 thou OS pistons with the relief were purchased from Synders. The 80 OS were not. Agree with you Scott and Walt about re necessity of turning the engine over w/o the head gasket before final installation. Lesson learned. Actually this i...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 6:52 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Couple questions regarding oversize pistons/valves
- Replies: 11
- Views: 426
Re: Couple questions regarding oversize pistons/valves
Thanks for the feedback Walt. I think I'll cut a relief in the pistons. I have a set of 20 oversize that has a relief cut just above the top ring to avoid the situation I have, ie the top edge hitting the head. Can't understand why the 80 OS I am using isn't the same. Here's a photo of the 20 OS. 20...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:16 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Couple questions regarding oversize pistons/valves
- Replies: 11
- Views: 426
Couple questions regarding oversize pistons/valves
On the 27 engine I rebuilt, I am running 80 thousands oversize pistons. This morning I discovered the reason for the pounding I was experiencing when I 1st started up the engine. The top circumferenceof the pistons are hitting the edges of the Riccardo head I installed. I am thinking I can remove th...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 7:47 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale: 26-27 Sediment bulb and gas shut off
- Replies: 9
- Views: 479
Re: For Sale: 26-27 Sediment bulb and gas shut off
Second email sent.
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:21 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale: 26-27 Sediment bulb and gas shut off
- Replies: 9
- Views: 479
Re: For Sale: 26-27 Sediment bulb and gas shut off
I'll take it. Will send email
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 6:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
- Replies: 15
- Views: 667
Re: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
Great suggestion Kevin. I see Langs sells them but they are pricey at $62.75 apiece. Someone must have a patent on them. I don't see any others doing an internet search. I'll drive the car some and see if the short neutral range is a problem. The issue is my novice girlfriend wants to drive the car....
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 8:19 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
- Replies: 15
- Views: 667
Re: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
Update. I filed down the ends of the lining on a taper from the two rivets to the ends by the cam and ground off the overhang on the side seen in the photos. After readjusting the rods, the fit is better. There is a narrow range of motion on the handbrake in the neutral position before the brakes en...
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 9:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
- Replies: 15
- Views: 667
Re: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
Informative and thoughtful observations. Thank you all.
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 6:43 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
- Replies: 15
- Views: 667
Re: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
Here is a straight on pic. Art I also think the linings are too thick. Any way to correct this short of installing new lining? If I were to install new lining I wonder if I would run in to the same problem. ???
Apologize for the pic angle. Dont know what causes that
Apologize for the pic angle. Dont know what causes that
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 6:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
- Replies: 15
- Views: 667
Re: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
Brake cam is new from Langs
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:55 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re rear brakes, 26-27
- Replies: 15
- Views: 667
Question re rear brakes, 26-27
The lining on my rear brakes is too close to the hub inner surface. The lining may have been replaced many years ago when the car was first restored. Its not a brake rod adjustment issue. Because of the tight fit, there is not enough throw in the handbrake lever to set and release the clutch properl...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:50 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Best car cover
- Replies: 3
- Views: 280
Best car cover
Looking to purchase a good car cover for a 27 roadster. The car will be garaged in California weather. Hot in the summer and moderately cool and wet in the winter. Any recommendations?
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:36 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Axle keyhole too wide
- Replies: 5
- Views: 452
Re: Axle keyhole too wide
Thanks for the information, fellas. I'll put it to good use. Adam, I hear you loud and clear. I remember the flack about these axels a few years back. I am hoping the one I have will hold up. If not I am looking at a Perfecto tear down and axle replacement. My tooling is not accurate enough to machi...
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:58 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Axle keyhole too wide
- Replies: 5
- Views: 452
Axle keyhole too wide
I purchased a new rear axle from the supplier in Texas about 7 years ago. It was the axle that is machined the entire length. I needed that feature because it was to be used in a Perfecto. Now that the Perfect is in the car and I am installing the hubs, I see the keyway is too wide. It measures .256...
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:48 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26 - 27 Rear brake drum question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 484
Re: 26 - 27 Rear brake drum question
Thanks for the info. I was able to mount the shoes using vise grips on the springs. Quite a job!
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:02 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26 - 27 Rear brake drum question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 484
Re: 26 - 27 Rear brake drum question
Thanks for the tips gents. I finally got the job done using vise grips and a bar for leverage. 

- Tue Oct 22, 2019 2:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26 - 27 Rear brake drum question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 484
26 - 27 Rear brake drum question
How do you remove and install 27 brake shoes? I can't remove the spring much less reinstall it after the shoe is fitted over the tabs and the brake cam.
- Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:03 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Howell’s Roadster deck lid and lower panel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 803
Re: Howell’s Roadster deck lid and lower panel
I just puchased a new hump for the trunk deck of a 27 roadster. Had it here 2 days after ordering it. Cost less than $50. Darn glad they had it.
- Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:04 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 engine and transmission Value
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1495
Re: 1912 engine and transmission Value
Id say $ 1000 tops. The motor went into a 1913 model year car. The head and pan are later as well. I notice the valves are recessed into the block requiting new seats. Good luck.
- Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:53 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Carb Throttle Rod -- Help!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 337
Re: Carb Throttle Rod -- Help!
The throttle arm or lever should swing under the steering column. Perhaps the position was changed at some point. There is a predrilled hole on the carb rod so there is no adjustment unless you drill another hole. You can always bend the rod to make it fit. I am thinking either the lever was reverse...
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:56 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What am I looking at?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 726
Re: What am I looking at?
Wow, thanks so much for the info. I just left a message with the seller telling him I want them!!!
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:53 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 26-27 rear wire wheel hubs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 267
Re: 26-27 rear wire wheel hubs
Will purchase. Left phone message. Thank you
- Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:59 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What am I looking at?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 726
Re: What am I looking at?
Thanks for the information. So it looks as though I have two problems. First, the diameter of the flange, being smaller than a 26-27 hub, may not support the lugs. Second there is nothing to grab with a puller to remove the hubs from the axle. This explains why the axle nuts were not snugged down wh...
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:10 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What am I looking at?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 726
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:07 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What am I looking at?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 726
What am I looking at?
I understand why someone would use an earlier rear hub and re-drill for five studs to fit a 26-27 brake hub, but I don't understand why a ring was tack welded to the threaded area of the hub. I'd appreciate any observations or comments on this modification. It certainly makes for a difficult removal...
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:26 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re gas filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 575
Re: Question re gas filter
Anyone ever try the glass bowl filter sold for model A's by Snyder's?
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 3:53 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re gas filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 575
Re: Question re gas filter
Thank you. Right now the piece has a felt instead of a leather washer. I'll purchase one from Langs. Thanks for the tip!
- Mon Sep 30, 2019 1:52 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re gas filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 575
Question re gas filter
What are folks using for an inline gas filter on a 26-27 set up. Concerned about the close distance to the exhaust manifold if I mount a plastic filter under the shut off. Any photos would really help. Another question comes to mind. I have gas seepage at the shut off coming from the front. I wound ...
- Sun Sep 29, 2019 7:29 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wtb 35 inch fan belt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 348
Re: Wtb 35 inch fan belt
Just reread your comment. You could well be correct re the fan pulley. I had to cobble the fan together using parts from different fans.
- Sun Sep 29, 2019 7:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wtb 35 inch fan belt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 348
Re: Wtb 35 inch fan belt
The pulley is the alum one with ridges sold by the parts vendors. In the past, I needed a pulley with ridges when used with a water pump.
- Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:47 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wtb 35 inch fan belt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 348
Re: Wtb 35 inch fan belt
Update. V Belt Guys online store carries a 35 inch micro ridged fan belt that fits perfectly. Thank you Steve at Langs for the tip.
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 12:05 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wtb 35 inch fan belt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 348
Re: Wtb 35 inch fan belt
I'm running a water pump with a wide pulley but I have the aftermarket ridged crank pulley. Try as I might the 33 and 3/4 inch belt is a bit too small and a 36-inch is way too big I'll try an auto pats store. Thanks for the tip.
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:31 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wtb 35 inch fan belt
- Replies: 9
- Views: 348
Wtb 35 inch fan belt
Need a fan belt for a 27 roadster with a water pump. Vendors sell a 33 3/4 or 36 inch fan belt. One is too small the other too big. Need about a 35 inch belt.
- Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:55 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS 26/27 gas cut off #2
- Replies: 2
- Views: 178
Re: FS 26/27 gas cut off #2
I'll take it!
- Tue Sep 17, 2019 4:29 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone Know of a Good California Based Top Installer?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 675
Re: Anyone Know of a Good California Based Top Installer?
Yes Ernie Romero is the guy who I was thinking about. He does the work for Ray Wells customers who want upholstery on their new bodies. I had a seat recovered by him and it was excellent. He also did the complete top and upholstery on the 09 body I purchased from Dan Haynes, (thank you Dan). First c...
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:55 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Camshaft Pitting- How much is too much?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 614
Re: Camshaft Pitting- How much is too much?
I vote for a new cam and valve job. Would also look hard at the springs and lifters. If no appreciable slop in the beatings, I'd install a new Stipe 250 (stock grind) cam. All that will make a noticeable improvement in performance. 

- Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:16 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Toe in question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 423
Re: Toe in question
Thanks for the information, fellas. I did notice the pitch was more on this car than the earlier cars I ve worked on and wondered about that.
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:54 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Toe in question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 423
Toe in question
How much front end toe in should there be on a 27 with wire wheels?
- Fri Sep 06, 2019 2:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple Gear Pins
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1402
Re: Triple Gear Pins
Had the same problem. Car had galled OS pins. No doubt poorly manufactured. Dan McEachern provided .003" OS with the lip. Even though those in the car were also .003 OS, his pins fit tight. As the poster above observed, if you press them out gently, they don't enlarge much if any.
- Tue Sep 03, 2019 8:15 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Interesting fix to an old problem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 552
Interesting fix to an old problem
Today I purchased a front axle from a friend because the one that came on the car I am restoring had stripped threads on the passenger side lower fork hole. I sand blasted the area to clean up the kingpin holes and surfaces where are the spindle bushing flanges ride and discovered an interesting fix...
- Tue Sep 03, 2019 12:42 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Terrible noise coming from transmission
- Replies: 68
- Views: 3476
Re: Terrible noise coming from transmission
When you have the rear end out did you take the pinion off the drive shaft and inspect the roller bearing and thrust bearing? I've experienced broken or disintegrating bearings on two occasions with varying symptoms.
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 2:16 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell shifts backwards?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 937
Re: Ruckstell shifts backwards?
Bobt, if your shift lock is like a Perfecto, the shifting lever can fit into the fork one of four ways because it's a a square fit where it enters. If that's the case it's simply a matter of reversing the lever 180 degrees and changing the connecting rod to fit.
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 1:58 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question about transmission sag
- Replies: 3
- Views: 349
Question about transmission sag
20190827_120512.jpg The engine transmission assembly is in the pan and I am fitting the 4th main. I have a 26 27 so I can adjust the 4th main up and down. The engine is sitting horizontal. I'm wondering if I should attempt to account for transmission sag and place the 4th main so it holds the tail ...
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:44 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Studs vs. Bolts?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 700
Re: Studs vs. Bolts?
Really hard to get the studs to line up exactly with the holes in the block. Remember there are 15 to get aligned and they are a close fit. Sometimes its hard to get even the six studs aligned on an early DS spool. 15 would be a nightmare.
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 10:43 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Studs vs. Bolts?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 700
Re: Studs vs. Bolts?
Really hard to get the studs to line up exactly with the holes in the block. Remember there are 15 to get aligned and they are a close fit. Sometimes its hard to get even the six studs aligned on an early DS spool. 15 would be a nightmare.
- Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:40 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for driveshaft spool
- Replies: 13
- Views: 828
Re: Looking for driveshaft spool
Frank, the one pictured above is the later style used after 1912 until the open spool was adopted. They are the most common type seen and go for about $40 around here.
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 5:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for driveshaft spool
- Replies: 13
- Views: 828
Re: Looking for driveshaft spool
Sorry for the double post.
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 5:22 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for driveshaft spool
- Replies: 13
- Views: 828
Re: Looking for driveshaft spool
Just a head's up. The ones I see on eBay have the bumps on the rear flange where the bolts pass thru. The one Michael needs is the one with the full round flange. Agree all will do the job, but if you are concerned about having the right part for the year, the 191 B pictured above is the right one.
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 5:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for driveshaft spool
- Replies: 13
- Views: 828
Re: Looking for driveshaft spool
Just a head's up. The ones I see on eBay have the bumps on the rear flange where the bolts pass thru. The one Michael needs is the one with the full round flange. Agree all will do the job, but if you are concerned about having the right part for the year, the 191 B pictured above is the right one.
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:09 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for driveshaft spool
- Replies: 13
- Views: 828
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:04 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Looking for driveshaft spool
- Replies: 13
- Views: 828
Re: Looking for driveshaft spool
Couple things. The earliest has the round rear flange without the bumps for the bolt holes and the number T191 embossed in the body. It accepts 3/8" studs. All I have seen have been redrilled at the factory(?) to accept 13/32" studs. The following spool has the round flange as above but has the numb...
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:46 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26/27 repop head bolts caution
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1755
- Thu Aug 15, 2019 10:43 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26/27 repop head bolts caution
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1755
Re: 26/27 repop head bolts caution
I recently purchased a set of domed headbolts for my 27 project. I checked them against one original I had and they are indeed too short by a couple threads. Doesn't seem like much but the Ricardo head I am using is taller than a stock Ford high head. Combined with the shorted head bolts, there is j...
- Sat Aug 10, 2019 7:37 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done to your T in August
- Replies: 94
- Views: 5075
Re: What have you done to your T in August
Finished up the engine on the 2017 Roadster.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 5:40 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How to repair this one??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 611
Re: How to repair this one??
Had the same problem. Brought it to a welder who welded up the missing section and tapped it for the 3/8 x 24 tpi bolt.
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:56 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Checking for rod bend on a lathe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 647
Re: Checking for rod bend on a lathe
Absolutely must check for twist. That's the next step. I just now finished straightening bends. Three of the four had slight bends. The fourth was out quite a bit out. All are now within 2 thou deviation at the top land area measured one side against the other. By that I mean the max difference betw...
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:58 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Checking for rod bend on a lathe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 647
Re: Checking for rod bend on a lathe
Allan, a check on things is accomplished by moving the carriage to where the piston rests against the other side of the cross slide. Since the cross slide is perpendicular to the bed and both sides are parallel, placing the piston on the other side confirms the reading you got initially. I prefer to...
- Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:08 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Checking for rod bend on a lathe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 647
Checking for rod bend on a lathe
Pretty simple. Made sure the cross slide was exactly perpendicular to the bed and the crank was centered. Used a 2 thou shim to hold the rod tight to the crank and swung the crank so the piston laid flat. Running a feeler guage along the skirt revealed any rod bend.
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:34 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ***1909 - 1911 2 Piece Timer Assembly***
- Replies: 10
- Views: 527
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:32 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ***1909 - 1911 2 Piece Timer Assembly***
- Replies: 10
- Views: 527
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:27 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ***1909 - 1911 2 Piece Timer Assembly***
- Replies: 10
- Views: 527
Re: ***1909 - 1911 2 Piece Timer Assembly***
Nice work. Couple things to note. The timer housing has a snout or nose that enters into the hole of the timing gear cover that is not present in your drawing.The felt washer is placed around the nose between the rear vertical surface of the housing and the timing gear cover rather than inside the h...
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 7:26 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting timing gears
- Replies: 9
- Views: 843
Re: Fitting timing gears
Final assembly shows a .0025" timing gear lash. Ford Service Manual shows an acceptable lash of .0005 to .003" for new gears and builds. That figure is for using Fords steel gears. With an alum cam gear, there will be slight expansion over steel, but the swelling will be minimal. It is remarkable ho...
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:14 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting timing gears
- Replies: 9
- Views: 843
Re: Fitting timing gears
Dick, it took me about an hour all told. Includes mixing the Timesaver with motor oil and painting the mix on both gears before lapping. I did a little at a time working the crank back and forth about fifty times in each position. At the end I rotated the crank in one direction about a hundred revol...
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 6:22 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting timing gears
- Replies: 9
- Views: 843
Re: Fitting timing gears
Thank you, Scott.
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:30 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting timing gears
- Replies: 9
- Views: 843
Fitting timing gears
I've been a huge fan of Time Saver for years. Today I found another use. Timing gears. When I got a newly babbitted block back from the rebuilder and installed the crank and cam with the timing gears installed, it was was evident the gears were too close. They were binding a bit making marks on the ...
- Mon Jul 22, 2019 11:04 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 1911 parts
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3025
Re: 1911 parts
If you decide to part it out, I'd be interested in the head and steering column.
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 1:12 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: Ford .0025" oversize pistons
- Replies: 13
- Views: 695
Re: Wanted: Ford .0025" oversize pistons
I had two sets of NOS oversize pistons, one .025 OS the other .005 OS . I sold one set years ago but have the other set still. I paid $100 for each set, I guess Im a pretty generous guy LOL . If you're interested email me and I'll check out which I have. I may have a set of used OS, I can check that...
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:55 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB 26-27 steering column
- Replies: 4
- Views: 278
Re: WTB 26-27 steering column
I am interested if you have a nice one. If you would, let me know what you have. Mostly interested in a tube with little if any rust pitting, a decent gear case and little wear where the steering post passes thru the base. Thank you for responding. Richard Gould rgould1910@comcast.net 916-215-5316 p...
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:13 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re pre 26 steering column
- Replies: 5
- Views: 373
Re: Question re pre 26 steering column
Thanks for the replies fellas. Couple observations I saw after my post. The TT column doesnt come back into the passenger compartment perpendicular to the firewall. It angles toward the middle of the cab. I am thinking its a TT thing. Id have to shim it for the column to enter the opening in the das...
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 4:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB 26-27 steering column
- Replies: 4
- Views: 278
WTB 26-27 steering column
WTB 26-27 steering column. Must have gear case and quadrant, don't much care about the post, frame bracket gears or levers. Would like one without wear in the post hole in the base or rust pitting. Need to get this 27 on the road!
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:04 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re pre 26 steering column
- Replies: 5
- Views: 373
Question re pre 26 steering column
The steering column on my 27 project is toast and I want to use an earlier column. The one I have is off a TT but the column, post, levers etc look the same except for the frame bracket, the round base and the 4 to 1 gearing. I have the right frame bracket and don't mind the 4 to 1 gearing. I want t...
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:09 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Brassworks Radiator
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2796
Re: New Brassworks Radiator
From your photos, it appears there is no lock nut to distance the radiator rod the correct amount from the firewall. There should be 2 lock nuts. One at the firewall, the other at the radiator. I dont see the one at the radiator in your photos. Setting the correct distance is simply a matter of scre...
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:12 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coils
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2123
Re: Coils
Thank to all for the valuable advice. I really appreciate the input. Terry that's a beautiful car! Where on earth did you find it? Does it fit on a TT or T chassis?
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:41 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coils
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2123
Coils
Finishing up a mechanical rebuild and will soon be focusing on a new ignition set up. Would like opinions on who to use to rebuild coils and whether I should stick with an original timer or go with a modern electronic unit and if so, which one.
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:18 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Odds of getting stolen
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1608
Re: Odds of getting stolen
I had an era flying eagle radiator cap stolen off a Model A parked in front of my house. I don't leave my cars unattended anymore. If I am at a restaurant with a T, I sit next to a window .
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:03 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Terrible noise coming from transmission
- Replies: 68
- Views: 3476
Re: Terrible noise coming from transmission
The other thing that comes to mind is a disintegrating roller bearing in the ds spool.
Happened to me with similar symptoms.
Happened to me with similar symptoms.
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 8:58 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Terrible noise coming from transmission
- Replies: 68
- Views: 3476
Re: Terrible noise coming from transmission
I am surprised that no one has suggested taking wheels off and pushing each axle shaft in toward the center of the rear end. If a thrust washer has disintegrated there will be a lot of detectable movement. Not discounting something in the transmission, but the driving symptoms sure sound like skippi...
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:45 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Advice needed painting a wooden body Touring
- Replies: 9
- Views: 929
Re: Advice needed painting a wooden body Touring
I have the same problem with the body I just purchased. It has a crack in the rear door caused by mishandling. Because the crack was not caused by the body twisting as when the car is driven over on uneven surface I have no problem using a wood filler. I am tempted to hunt down someone who restores ...
- Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:45 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Resurrection of a 1909 Model T
- Replies: 59
- Views: 5974
Re: Resurrection of a 1909 Model T
Painting wheels is a big job but worth it in the end
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:54 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Rajo head and parts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1736
Re: Rajo head and parts
Email sent
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re domed pistons and a Ricardo head
- Replies: 2
- Views: 353
Re: Question re domed pistons and a Ricardo head
Thanks for the info John.
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re domed pistons and a Ricardo head
- Replies: 2
- Views: 353
Question re domed pistons and a Ricardo head
Will domed pistons work with a Ricardo head ?
The head I have has not been surfaced.
The head I have has not been surfaced.
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:06 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted: light weight rods
- Replies: 2
- Views: 355
Wanted: light weight rods
Need a set of light weight connecting rods and caps for cores to exchange for newly babbitted rods.
- Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:37 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "New" Ricardo HC head - WOW!!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2083
Re: "New" Ricardo HC head - WOW!!
Chevy orange it is Joe
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 9:49 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: "New" Ricardo HC head - WOW!!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2083
Re: "New" Ricardo HC head - WOW!!
Close to original color
- Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:43 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Valve seats
- Replies: 4
- Views: 604
Re: Valve seats
Bill, Kerry is spot on about the installation of the new seats distorting the cylinder bores. If you dont want to do a rebore to a larger size you might get away with power honing the cylinders to true them up. Any macine shop can do the work. If you are running alumimun pistons you can get by if th...
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 1:16 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Today’s project
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1664
Re: Today’s project
An 1 1/4 " ball mill requires a lot of pressure to cut weld. I can't see how a drill press would work. I did the same thing using a tig welder and silicon carbide with a 1910 pan and the pressure warped the pan on a mill. I like the idea of brazing the hole. Not so tough to cut
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:37 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple gear weight
- Replies: 9
- Views: 776
Re: Triple gear weight
You'll have difficulty removing that much weight. Triple gears came in different weights. I'd guess yours are a mix from different cars to be off that much. Most I've seen is 3 grams variation.
- Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:59 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re handbrake lever
- Replies: 5
- Views: 707
Re: Question re handbrake lever
Thanks for the help. Here's the handbrake test installed with long pins thru thru the flipper to hold it in place. The spacing/fit is good but I need to set the pan in the car with the hogdhead and pedals to check for clearance. Sorry for the poor photos.
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:33 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re handbrake lever
- Replies: 5
- Views: 707
Re: Question re handbrake lever
Thank you Dan. I thought the 26-27 hand break was different than the earlier style because of the bends I've seen. From your post I get the impression owners made the bends themselves to have more access. Is this correct?
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:48 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re handbrake lever
- Replies: 5
- Views: 707
Question re handbrake lever
I have a mid 20s handbrake lever I am restoring for use on a 27 roadster. I need to determine where the lever should be bent so that it conforms to the look of a 26-27 lever. I dont have a 27 for a pattern but I recall the lever is bent to the left after it clears the floorboards and the handle/rele...
- Fri May 31, 2019 6:05 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Band Wear
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1297
Re: Band Wear
I suspect the problem has to do with excess wear in the pedal shaft and probably a worn pedal cam bracket. They can both be replaced with NORS without removing the hogshead. If you can find a pedal with a better cam so much the better.