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by dhosh
Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OCF or bust
Replies: 12
Views: 3708

Re: OCF or bust

Was great seeing you again, Dallas... A great chat! I missed getting a shot of you and your truck, though! Next time!!!
by dhosh
Sun Sep 12, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old car festival
Replies: 42
Views: 9563

Re: Old car festival

Dang... I missed the forum photo! Looks like a good attendance!!
by dhosh
Fri Sep 10, 2021 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OCF or bust
Replies: 12
Views: 3708

Re: OCF or bust

Wait'n for ya Dallas.... We'll leave a light on for ya!
by dhosh
Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Car Festival Update
Replies: 36
Views: 9395

Re: Old Car Festival Update

My RPU was accepted. 🎇🎉, So hope to aee all there! Another forum shoot sounds great!
by dhosh
Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Car Festival Forum Reunion
Replies: 12
Views: 3262

Re: Old Car Festival Forum Reunion

My wife and I would plan on meeting up for t Forum 'reunion' meet & greet & photo op!
by dhosh
Sat Jul 10, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in July
Replies: 88
Views: 20518

Re: What have you done with your T in July

Good deal Dallas! We can't have folks ride in the back here in Michigan, that I know of. They seem to make exceptions for parades, though. 👍
by dhosh
Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: This weekends project (touring to pick up)
Replies: 58
Views: 10377

Re: This weekends project (touring to pick up)

I'm late to the party, as usual... But have been told my RPU is likely a cut down touring, although it was a roadster when my dad got it done 35 years ago. I took the turtle deck off and built an abnormally long bed for it, asi wanted to haul at least 8 foot boards with it. It was made from locally ...
by dhosh
Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in July
Replies: 88
Views: 20518

Re: What have you done with your T in July

After returning Frank to Ford steel clutch plates, and getting everything back together, I discovered 2 more cracks in the water jacket area of the driver's side of the block... On the underside of the block lip, over the visible cylinder tubes. A pain to get to, and can't see what you're doing. Wis...
by dhosh
Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Car Festival Update
Replies: 36
Views: 9395

Re: Old Car Festival Update

I got an email as well, with a link to register... So I did, within about 5 minutes! Here's the link: http://ipost.thehenryford.org/rd/9z2zq4umcca3tf77f63qp4bgf2jsiqvronnaq7jgor8_rp22sh2s8i66oj5ctim6ob1cdh2bs Registration ends Aug 13th... So probably won't get confirmation (or rejection) that you're...
by dhosh
Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: magneto post bolt size
Replies: 6
Views: 2060

Re: magneto post bolt size

John ...As I was typing my possible 'worn' post... I thought of the same. Maybe my sparkplug wire nuts, timer nuts, and coil standoffs. langs has a replacement nag post conductor... With the 'springy' end... But doesn't say if it comes with the nut (you can't take ANYTHING for granted, anymore!)
by dhosh
Fri Jun 18, 2021 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: help dating a coupe
Replies: 8
Views: 3146

Re: help dating a coupe

Thanks, all! Looks like '25 is it!!

Dennis
by dhosh
Fri Jun 18, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: help dating a coupe
Replies: 8
Views: 3146

Re: help dating a coupe

By wood, do you mean they were all wood and painted, or steel over a wood frame, and in '25 they were all steel?
by dhosh
Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: magneto post bolt size
Replies: 6
Views: 2060

Re: magneto post bolt size

That size didn't work on mine. Close... But loose enough to be afraid it won't hold tight. . ... Nor a 10/24. I see several different new ones available... I suspect they use current , standard sizes. Perhaps mine is just worn?
by dhosh
Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help for a friend
Replies: 12
Views: 3263

Re: Help for a friend

I had my radiator (24 roadster) recorded by Ferndale radiator, I believe. My overheating issues are now home! That was about 4-5 years ago. Aparently, he has done a lot of old radiator cores. It looks and works fine for me.
by dhosh
Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: help dating a coupe
Replies: 8
Views: 3146

help dating a coupe

A neighbor sent me some photos of a coup he worked on, locally, as bout 3 years ago, and was looking for help in identifying it's approx year. I'm thinking 24-25, but I don't know much about them. Thanks in advance... media-1623979261000-Jun_8_2021_2_43_PM.jpg media-1623979265488-Jun_8_2021_2_43_PM....
by dhosh
Thu Jun 17, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: magneto post bolt size
Replies: 6
Views: 2060

magneto post bolt size

Does anyone know the size of the magneto post connector stud? I lost the nut when I removed the whole thing from the engine so I wouldn't damage it, when pulling the engine. It's back in now, but, alas without it's nut. I checked with the normal hardware stores, but it appears to be between current ...
by dhosh
Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR MODEL T IN JUNE
Replies: 41
Views: 9924

Re: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR MODEL T IN JUNE

Tim.... That's for sure... He was always been very helpful with helping me diagnose ... And repair stuff on my own as well. Great guy and a wonderful asset to theodel T community! I have to say, Randall Anderson (re: Watts Clutch source) was very helpful on the diagnosis path of this issue, as well.!!
by dhosh
Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR MODEL T IN JUNE
Replies: 41
Views: 9924

Re: WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR MODEL T IN JUNE

I lost high when doing my spring shakedown run.... Long story, but had a failed Watts clutch disk set. They may have been compromised after a failed transmission rebuild 'I' did, last year. Anyways, I pulled the engine/trans, built a crate, and drove it 350 miles to Joe Bell to see what was up. He f...
by dhosh
Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in May
Replies: 70
Views: 21949

Re: What have you done with your T in May

Dallas... That is definitely a cool muffler! I've not seen one like that! I hope there is an OCF to go to this year!! Currently, my high speed is out... Only low. Long story, but looks like I have another engine pull in my future to sort out the clutch. :-( So, so far... It hasn't been my daily driv...
by dhosh
Mon May 31, 2021 12:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HELP! How to replace 1925 turtle deck with a 1925 pickup bed
Replies: 27
Views: 5499

Re: HELP! How to replace 1925 turtle deck with a 1925 pickup bed

Thanks! I'm not sure about the metal one..... Mine was totally fabricated from local lumber my father in-law had from some trash trees he had cut a couple years earlier. I cut and planed to consistency... But not to modern dimensions. I suspect it will be very similar... I suspect you will need at l...
by dhosh
Sun May 30, 2021 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done with your T in May
Replies: 70
Views: 21949

Re: What have you done with your T in May

Got back from vacation, and finally got a day to play with the T. Got it out for a stretch, after it's long winter nap. I gave it it's usual 6 choked hand cranks, flipped the key to battery, and got a free start! After the normal grub through, took it out for a shirt shakedown, which reminded me of ...
by dhosh
Sun May 30, 2021 11:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A Memorial Day Memory
Replies: 1
Views: 1277

Re: A Memorial Day Memory

That's a great photo, Steve!!
by dhosh
Sun May 30, 2021 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HELP! How to replace 1925 turtle deck with a 1925 pickup bed
Replies: 27
Views: 5499

Re: HELP! How to replace 1925 turtle deck with a 1925 pickup bed

That's how I did mine, yes. Unbolted the turtle deck, bolted ash 2x4 or better, from side to side, then ran 1" ash deck boards front to back, and lag bolted to the 2x4 'slats'. Hi would have to really dig for some in-progress photos of it, as that was several phones ago!
by dhosh
Fri Dec 25, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Just an Old Car Painting
Replies: 197
Views: 74238

Re: Just an Old Car Painting

Wow, Rich...... I just saw this long running thread for the dist time, tonight. Amazing work. I especially like the studies in lightly and texture. I recently started doing pen and ink drawings... But can't freeform for beans. I have to trace to come up with some wat to transfer an image I like, to ...
by dhosh
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale - 17 -25 Rebuilt Spindle and steering arms
Replies: 11
Views: 3044

Re: For Sale - 17 -25 Rebuilt Spindle and steering arms

Cool... Time to save more pennies!!
Thanks!
by dhosh
Mon Nov 30, 2020 10:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A period looking shop.
Replies: 41
Views: 8773

Re: A period looking shop.

Aw, man... That's the cat's pajamas, what ya got there, Dallas!! Looks fantastic.... And here I am, downsizing the space I rent. :-( Have fun with it!!
by dhosh
Mon Nov 30, 2020 9:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale - 17 -25 Rebuilt Spindle and steering arms
Replies: 11
Views: 3044

Re: For Sale - 17 -25 Rebuilt Spindle and steering arms

Is this an ongoing service you do?
by dhosh
Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED dash light
Replies: 5
Views: 2368

Re: LED dash light

I had one of those illuminated ammeters from Fun Projects. Just found it the other day. Apparently, I bought it in 2016! I never put it in, and just installed am ammeter look-alike that is really a speedometer, from John Regan. Works great! But .... It doesn't have a light. I do want something I can...
by dhosh
Wed Nov 25, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: We Have Moved
Replies: 14
Views: 5362

Re: We Have Moved

Hi, Ron!

Welcome to P-Town! I lived downtown for years... Now just north of town in Conway Commons. If you see a '24 RPU with a canvas top.... That's be me. Take care on the move, and enjoy!

Dennis
by dhosh
Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
Replies: 173
Views: 56694

Re: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate

Nu2theT ....
should be in the mail tomorrow! Look for a strange shaped manila envelop. ;-) .... well .. unless you are looking for a license plate. :-)

Dennis
by dhosh
Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate
Replies: 173
Views: 56694

Re: Post a photo of your antique Model T License Plate

1924, 25, and 26 Michigan license plates Older photo before I changed the look of the RPU bed: 20161028_202206_copy_800x450.jpg A '26 plate (just sold): 20201122_151421_copy_800x600.jpg Plate on pickup after bed re-do. IMHO ... I prefer the un-restored plates: 20190629_180436_copy_800x600.jpg A ,25 ...
by dhosh
Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED dash light
Replies: 5
Views: 2368

Re: LED dash light

I just remembered, I got LED replacement headliner lights for our older Subaru and RSV4s.... I'll wait and see what base the one I end up with has, and can likely find a fit.
Thank a!
by dhosh
Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Should I Discard These T Coils
Replies: 13
Views: 3836

Re: Should I Discard These T Coils

Do you have pictures??
by dhosh
Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LED dash light
Replies: 5
Views: 2368

LED dash light

Now that the car is running well, and the days are shorter (**sigh**) .... I'd like to install a dash light. My switch/ammeter panel has 3 holes ... looks like 2 were likely screw/small bolt holes for mounting, and the middle for a wire. I'll be looking for one, and if need to, order a new one. I ha...
by dhosh
Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: grease zerk for U-joint grease cup
Replies: 18
Views: 4850

Re: grease zerk for U-joint grease cup

Nu2theT .... man ... THAT beast would GIVE me Aurthor itis! ;-)
by dhosh
Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: grease zerk for U-joint grease cup
Replies: 18
Views: 4850

Re: grease zerk for U-joint grease cup

I find the grease cups to be totally inadequate to get any reasonable amount of grease where it needs to go, particularly for the u joint and rear axles, and unscrewing the cap to do a repeated filling sucks the grease back out, I end up pumping in and sucking the same grease in and out of the cup....
by dhosh
Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting T on Epay
Replies: 10
Views: 3701

Re: Interesting T on Epay

"Previous owner an electrical engineer and set it up for dual voltage; magneto and 12 volts."

Two totally separate electrical systems, then. Guess that makes sense.... You know those electrical engineered! LOL!!
by dhosh
Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine splash pans
Replies: 32
Views: 6363

Re: Engine splash pans

Mark... Wonder if the right side guards get pulled and cast asside more often, than the left, because of the carburators?
by dhosh
Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interesting T on Epay
Replies: 10
Views: 3701

Re: Interesting T on Epay

Wonder why the 2 sets of switch/ammeter plates? Looks like a disconnected oil pressure switch on one side, and a disconnected heater on the other...
by dhosh
Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What name have you given your T
Replies: 61
Views: 15094

Re: What name have you given your T

'24 RPU .... Frank, after my Dad. I became the caretaker when he passed. Think of him every time I work on, or drive it.
by dhosh
Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Head gaskets
Replies: 15
Views: 4849

Re: Head gaskets

Mine was good timing, as my re-used one blew Saturday. Put the new one in Sunday, I think. Guess I had better order another spare! LOL!!
by dhosh
Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: grease zerk for U-joint grease cup
Replies: 18
Views: 4850

Re: grease zerk for U-joint grease cup

Thanks all for the suggestions.... And the alert to issues with grease having electrical conducting properties, being a potential issue for magnetos! I hadn't thought of that.....
by dhosh
Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine splash pans
Replies: 32
Views: 6363

Re: Engine splash pans

Well, they sure do look nice, though!
by dhosh
Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Battery carrier tool...old school
Replies: 16
Views: 4109

Re: Battery carrier tool...old school

Jack.... Not a good idea if both ends are connected.... But you can carry and sling a battery around by just one terminal. Another 'not a good idea', though! Lol!

BigBird... I have one just like that.... Only probably 45 years +, as well.
by dhosh
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T this November
Replies: 37
Views: 8005

Re: What have you done to your T this November

Allan.... I had thought briefly of that, actually, then remembered the new copper gasket I had ordered 3 or 4 months ago, came in last week. The new one is in now...we'll see how she holds! I was glad I left the front 2 floorboards out, while doing my run-in tests, else it would have taken me a bit ...
by dhosh
Sun Nov 15, 2020 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: grease zerk for U-joint grease cup
Replies: 18
Views: 4850

grease zerk for U-joint grease cup

There are grease cups with grease zerks in them for the U-joint grease cup. Will a standard grease zerk fit, or are these cups modified to accept? Originally, I used wheel bearing grease for all grease cups, including the large one form the U-joint (sorry... I've forgotten the proper period name for...
by dhosh
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine splash pans
Replies: 32
Views: 6363

Re: Engine splash pans

So, adding splash pans will help with cooling .. but pretty much the opposite to what I 'think' I want to do. Sounds like blocking the radiator is probably the simplest. I might be into another canvas project , so the amount of blockage can be adjusted.
by dhosh
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T this November
Replies: 37
Views: 8005

Re: What have you done to your T this November

I drove to the Home Depot for a good test run, after some short jonts to adjust bands, check for leaks, etc, after a transmission rebuild, valve job, steering rebuild, etc. We have some good hills in the area, so got a chance to see how the new-old head worked. It worked great! It's an unmarked old/...
by dhosh
Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine splash pans
Replies: 32
Views: 6363

Re: Engine splash pans

I can certainly see the benefit as tool capture devices! :-) interesting on cabin comfort, though!
by dhosh
Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to use valve compression tool
Replies: 10
Views: 3082

Re: How to use valve compression tool

Mopar_man LOL! Reminds me of my step daughter (about that she) helping me with some plumbing demo in the kitchen of a 1880's house, with cast drainpipe. She was holding something while I was going to hit it with a long handled mail. Just as I went to swing, her mother yells a to me for something, an...
by dhosh
Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine splash pans
Replies: 32
Views: 6363

Engine splash pans

My '24 doesn't have engine splash pans. Do they help much in cool weather, keeping cold air out of the cab... And possibly keeping heat in the engine compartment.... For good or bad?
by dhosh
Mon Nov 09, 2020 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Head gaskets
Replies: 15
Views: 4849

Re: Head gaskets

Got a call last week, from both Lang's and Snyder's. Lang's called first, so took it. I re-used my old one when I replaced the head, and did a valve job, as they had been on back order for 3 or more months. I'm comfy, now, having a new one as a spare!
by dhosh
Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: muffler s - revisit...
Replies: 5
Views: 2344

Re: muffler s - revisit...

Thanks, all!! I just got my engine back from quick transmission run-through to fix my tight bushing tolerances. When I get it back in, I'll put my stainless repro back on, until I find another cast iron end set. The one in classifieds appears sold. Thanks Jeff! I sold my gas torch setup, when I move...
by dhosh
Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T and others in color
Replies: 12
Views: 3827

Re: Model T and others in color

Wow... I could look at those for hours....
by dhosh
Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Re installing engine
Replies: 3
Views: 1613

Re: Re installing engine

Agree ..
Top...
by dhosh
Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: We Are Moving
Replies: 6
Views: 2560

Re: We Are Moving

Hello, Ron! Congratulations! What brings you NORTH, I might ask? I moved back to Petoskey, after a 3 year stint downstate , in Oak Park/Troy, Mi area. Most all my kids and grandkids are here! Now you have a SECOND affliction! LOL!If you need a hand with anything, give a hollar! 241-330-5581 Dennis
by dhosh
Sun Nov 01, 2020 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: muffler s - revisit...
Replies: 5
Views: 2344

muffler s - revisit...

I know mufflers have been kicked around here, quite a bit... At least in the past... My question is between two specific ones.... A stanless modern one (also have it's matching stainless drop pipe Frome the manifold to the muffler). I'm wondering if the cast iron ended ones, might be quieter than a ...
by dhosh
Thu Oct 29, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting Rattles Back On The Road
Replies: 598
Views: 324157

Re: Getting Rattles Back On The Road

But.... But ......but.... It won't be Rattles any more!!
by dhosh
Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Magneto Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2387

Re: Magneto Question

Have you checked your coil box for dampness/leaks? That bang klank sounds scary to me, though! Yep... Jack up the rear end, open the trans inspection plate, and have someone slowly hand crank (with the key off, and out of the ingition) the engine while you look for missing or broken bits.... And mor...
by dhosh
Mon Oct 26, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - Spoke and hub issue
Replies: 9
Views: 2649

Re: 13T - Spoke and hub issue

From the looks of the bolt heads, your bolts may be moving a bit. Are they all tight? I.e. the nits on the inside? That can make a world of difference, and if loose, can really accelerate damage to the spokes. I didn't see where you're from.... If your car would be 'down' in the winter, where sendin...
by dhosh
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - Ford wrench, unknown tool, and old parts
Replies: 19
Views: 3875

Re: 13T - Ford wrench, unknown tool, and old parts

Is the top photo with a hand drill type handle, a valve lapping took, for different size hole spacings on the top of the valves?
by dhosh
Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
Replies: 70
Views: 14828

Re: What have you done to your T in October?

Swallowed my pride, and pulled my engine again, after only running it about 5 minutes after a months long rebuild. Apparently, snapped a triple gear pin. FB_IMG_1603670734049.jpg FB_IMG_1603670762161.jpg Drove it 6 hours south to Joe Bell, to fix properly. On the positive side, I should have replace...
by dhosh
Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fuel Shutoff Valve
Replies: 4
Views: 1716

Re: Fuel Shutoff Valve

For most of these, the lever is aligned with the direction of flow in the line, for 'on'. Flip it 90 degrees, so now it points across the flow, for 'off'.
by dhosh
Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
Replies: 70
Views: 14828

Re: What have you done to your T in October?

Finally got this thing back together enough to do a short test run. Been sine early spring. Valve job, new head, rebuilt steering column, bushings, sin gears and pins, new brake drum and shaft, driven gear, more bushings, watts clutch disks, resurfaced reverse drum, rebuilt hogs head, changed to woo...
by dhosh
Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Clutch Release Ring: How Much Slop Can I Live With?
Replies: 5
Views: 1807

Re: Clutch Release Ring: How Much Slop Can I Live With?

I wish I took a photo when I had my trans out to rebuild... But given the limited action of the ring, I would think if it was worn substantially, it would have worn elliptical. It looks evenly worn. Bcan you see evidence the ring's pivot pins are worn?
by dhosh
Tue Oct 13, 2020 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pn support dogear blocks
Replies: 20
Views: 4166

Re: Oil pn support dogear blocks

Hi Dallas .... You know it!! Lol! It's been a long summer, without the T! I sure hope I haven't done any updates and repairs that will necessitate taking it back apart!

Hope to see you soon, with that truck or RPU of yours!!!
by dhosh
Tue Oct 13, 2020 9:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Traffic Light Finders
Replies: 9
Views: 2739

Re: Traffic Light Finders

I really like a sun visor... When my top irons were incorrect, I made a roof extension, that was effectively a sun visor. It was fine in rural-ish driving around Petoskey (northern Michigan), but was painful when we moved to the Detroit suburbs.... So I feel your pain! I have removed that top and ir...
by dhosh
Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pn support dogear blocks
Replies: 20
Views: 4166

Re: Oil pn support dogear blocks

Kerry...
Yep... I'll go through my extras... I'm sure I have a spare in mt non-T stuff.

Thanks!
by dhosh
Tue Oct 13, 2020 1:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pn support dogear blocks
Replies: 20
Views: 4166

Re: Oil pn support dogear blocks

Turns out, it wasn't all that hard to resolve . Well... Would have been easier if I was 27, an not 67... But that's another story. I removed the top bolts, and removed the nuts from the horizontals that were pit in wrong. Then took an air chisel and cut and knocked out the wood blocks, then removed ...
by dhosh
Mon Oct 12, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pn support dogear blocks
Replies: 20
Views: 4166

Re: Oil pn support dogear blocks

Thanks for all the tips. My problem was I put the wood blocks in the same way that I took the old ones out. I assumed they were put in correctly, and they were not. There is indeed a whole for the horizontal bolt in my dog ears, and most of you probably thought I was crazy for saying there wasn't pe...
by dhosh
Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pn support dogear blocks
Replies: 20
Views: 4166

Re: Oil pn support dogear blocks

Hmmm... That would make sense... But I don't recall the lower hole in the dogear for the horizontal bolt to go through. That would certainly make getting the engine in easier! Although getting the nut in the inside is another matter!

I'll have to check for the holes!

Thanks!
by dhosh
Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pn support dogear blocks
Replies: 20
Views: 4166

Oil pn support dogear blocks

There are wood blocks that support the bolts which mount the oil pan dogears to the frame. Should the heads of the horizontal bolts that secure the blocks in the frame channel, be counter sunk into the wood? Those bolt heads give me fits, by hanging up the dog ears when pulling it replacing the engi...
by dhosh
Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cotter Pin Drilling Jig.
Replies: 13
Views: 5102

Re: Cotter Pin Drilling Jig.

What is it made of? Looks like alunimum.
by dhosh
Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Henry Ford and the six cylinder, part 2
Replies: 4
Views: 1727

Re: Henry Ford and the six cylinder, part 2

Great post Bob!

Thanks for sharing!
by dhosh
Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: slow speed pedal arm and clevis connector
Replies: 8
Views: 2324

Re: slow speed pedal arm and clevis connector

Ahh... Very good all!
I'll let her go. I did think of brazing it closed and re-drill. Glad I didn't.

Jerry... Yes.. it's the hole on the arm hanging from the pedal. The other hole that the clevis goes through is fine. Well... I guess they both are! :-)

thanks!
by dhosh
Thu Oct 08, 2020 11:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: slow speed pedal arm and clevis connector
Replies: 8
Views: 2324

slow speed pedal arm and clevis connector

I'm putting my transmission back together and gave an Almost new slow pedal clevis connector. The 'foot' of the connector that goes through the arm on the slow pedal is quite loose. The connector foot isn't worn at all, so assume the hole it goes into is wallered out a bit. How much is too much? Wis...
by dhosh
Tue Oct 06, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: head bolts
Replies: 17
Views: 4673

Re: head bolts

Jeff..
I'm good on the tap!! I found mine! 7/16 #14 thread. NAPA has longer grade 5 bolts, so will play it safe, and go with those! I should be good!

George.... Thanks for the background! Interesting!
by dhosh
Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
Replies: 70
Views: 14828

Re: What have you done to your T in October?

Ahh... Very good... Thanks for the explanation!

Dennis
by dhosh
Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
Replies: 70
Views: 14828

Re: What have you done to your T in October?

RFH ... Look'n good! I had often thought about replacing my stainless muffler with a quieter one and always thought this type would be quieter and certainly more authentic.(don't mean to start a thread on muffled again! LOL) I guess I hadn't noticed before .. I'm surprised the exhaust isn't at the b...
by dhosh
Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
Replies: 70
Views: 14828

Re: What have you done to your T in October?

...007 ...
WOAH! BEAUTIFUL!
by dhosh
Mon Oct 05, 2020 9:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: head bolts
Replies: 17
Views: 4673

Re: head bolts

Hi, Jeff.. I might take you up on the bottom tap! I had a few when I was doing pen turning, but gave them away with a small wood lathe I sold. Weren't this size, anyway. ☺️ Are original bolts grade 5-ish? I wouldn't think they would be stretching if grade 8.... But maybe tougher than the block. Dennis
by dhosh
Mon Oct 05, 2020 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Windshield H channel : What would you do?
Replies: 14
Views: 3503

Re: Windshield H channel : What would you do?

Mark... Do you remember if the bottom plate of glass extended up over the top of the channel the cap sits on? I.e., if the glass was out, would the bottom cap fit on it's channel, with the top cap now being able to clear it? Of so, maybe the bottom one isn't fully seated in that brass channel... Or ...
by dhosh
Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: head bolts
Replies: 17
Views: 4673

Re: head bolts

Hi, Terry... Yes... That's what I did. Hence the measurements. Really, there's not that much difference ... 9/16 vs 17/32 ... What, 1/32? I was more alarmed, initially, as I had read where many were worried bout the bolts bottoming out in the block, before the bolts were tight. I have almost an inch...
by dhosh
Sun Oct 04, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: head bolts
Replies: 17
Views: 4673

Re: head bolts

Yes, I understand all this, and certainly agree with all of it. whataburger I was planning on buying new bolts. However, I'm saying is that even if I bought new bolts, unless I went to Fastenal or something, the new bolts are still going to be too short. The new bolts I have seen that I can order fr...
by dhosh
Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: head bolts
Replies: 17
Views: 4673

head bolts

I'm reassembling my engine and about ready to put the head on. Current head bolts have a 3 1/4" shank. The shallowest head bolt hole in the head is 15/16" deep. If I put a head bolt in the old head, with no washer, I'm left with 9/16" to go into the head .. and that's with no gasket in place. With m...
by dhosh
Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: J-B Weld 8276
Replies: 17
Views: 4450

Re: J-B Weld 8276

He's in Germany. I am not sure how plentiful or inexpensive they are there.
by dhosh
Sun Sep 27, 2020 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: J-B Weld 8276
Replies: 17
Views: 4450

Re: J-B Weld 8276

I have to add, that I agree with Terry... He apparently responded while I did mine. I agree that brazing would be the better way to go.... It should not be too difficult for a good welder. Yes... It is cast iron, not steel. It should not be very expensive, as I believe you still have the hog's head ...
by dhosh
Sun Sep 27, 2020 7:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: J-B Weld 8276
Replies: 17
Views: 4450

Re: J-B Weld 8276

Greetz, Pat.. As to the JB weld... It would be best to remove the shaft... But I think this one is difficult, as the cam is inside, and you must get it's pin out... Then back in again, after the repair. That would be hard on the new repair. I think any kind of tape you could put over the shaft would...
by dhosh
Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: modern camshaft seal
Replies: 4
Views: 1538

Re: modern camshaft seal

Well, it's kind of weird, I did have to to squeeze the seal a bit all the way around to get it to somewhat stay in, but when I put it in with the front facing front it wanted to ooze out. And I didn't have that much our TV behind it, so I thought it was just the rubber seal itself hitting on somethi...
by dhosh
Thu Sep 24, 2020 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: modern camshaft seal
Replies: 4
Views: 1538

Re: modern camshaft seal

NU2.... PERfect! Thanks! I have another short thread on replacing the felt SE al for the crankshaft, but after reading, I also got the white rope. The last couple pictures shows it installed with a timing cover loosely installed, as I hadn't received Gene's indexing tool, yet. For the crankshaft, I ...
by dhosh
Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: modern camshaft seal
Replies: 4
Views: 1538

modern camshaft seal

Hi all! I got a modern camshaft seal that appears to fit nicely in my cover. I got a nicely made timing cover indexing tool from Gene French, (thanks, Gene!!) And I am ready to go. Almost. The modern crankshaft seal from what I have read goes on backwards: i.e With the open side of the seal facing t...
by dhosh
Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: front crank felt gasket replacement
Replies: 16
Views: 3884

Re: front crank felt gasket replacement

Is there any harm in bending the pieces between the pedals back as well? Looks like I could gain a bit more clearance.
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Got the rope in too.... (Well, half, anyway...)
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by dhosh
Wed Sep 23, 2020 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Dare we analyze my cracked crankshaft?? I say we do.. but INTELLIGENTLY
Replies: 23
Views: 5937

Re: Dare we analyze my cracked crankshaft?? I say we do.. but INTELLIGENTLY

I don't have enough experience to say one way or another . I know I don't take the engine out of my car unless I have to! Lol... My question is one of curiosity..... (Of course, now that I've started a reply, I don't remember if the crack was on a babbitt/bearing location, or attached to a rod.) In ...
by dhosh
Tue Sep 22, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: front crank felt gasket replacement
Replies: 16
Views: 3884

Re: front crank felt gasket replacement

Thanks, all!
by dhosh
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: front crank felt gasket replacement
Replies: 16
Views: 3884

Re: front crank felt gasket replacement

Might anyone know NAPA part numbers for the crank and camshaft modern seals? I can certainly order from 5ge venders (Snyder's are my go-to guys, as shipping to me seems to be faster)... But I'm in the NAPA store all the time, and used to deliver parts to them......

Thanks!
by dhosh
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: front crank felt gasket replacement
Replies: 16
Views: 3884

Re: front crank felt gasket replacement

Dan ...

On Lang's site, it says the crankshaft and fanbelt pulley would need to be removed... Doesn't seem like the crankshaft would need to be removed??

Thanks..

Dennis
by dhosh
Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Two Problems
Replies: 22
Views: 5207

Re: Two Problems

Very good Peter... I think you are on the right track. :-) I asked, as probably 20 + years ago, we traveled to Bayern with our community band... Stayed in Neue Ulm, and visited Ulm, and the great Ulmer Münster. Our host family picked us up in an old timer ... A 1930s Chevrolet, I believe. The younge...
by dhosh
Sun Sep 20, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Two Problems
Replies: 22
Views: 5207

Re: Two Problems

Griaß di! I agree with the others: Check clutch spring adjustment. Get wider brake band for the brake material. (This will not effect your hill climbing, however... Just braking ability on the way down!) The band material is correct... But the brake band is too narrow. That metal piece came from you...
by dhosh
Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: front crank felt gasket replacement
Replies: 16
Views: 3884

Re: front crank felt gasket replacement

Thanks! I was going to look for his number or email address tonight!

Guess I'd better get one ordered!!

I appreciate it!