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Tim Williams

From a orthopedic nurse perspective, do all your PT sessions as ordered that's 50% success of the surgery, move around, don't stay sitting all day long. if you have pets that sleep on your bed with you, temporary stop cause it can be a source of infection. if for the first few days if its more comfo...

Tim Williams

they rode running boards again in the late 20's and 30's only then they had thompson's under one arm.

Tim Williams

C'mon Andy.... you know you need a second one

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Tim Williams

Can you give us results and more photos Andy?

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Tim Williams

Dan,

Can you post a picture of the modern valves and locks you use?

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Tim Williams

I agree with Ron. A book or reference guide for distributors and magnetos would be a great resource.

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Tim Williams

Santa Cruz Mountains again? That would be great for those who missed it last year.

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Tim Williams

What was the fix/solution?

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Tim Williams

looks like what old Lo Buck used to look like before the full restoration/transformation.

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Tim Williams

I bet some good shots of Vic Sala also.

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Tim Williams

Gene,

Can someone post videos of the Hill Climb this Weekend? That sound like it will be super fun

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Tim Williams

I agree with jeff. use the copper head gasket spray.

Tim Williams

Thanks Ivan for the pictures.

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Tim Williams

Thanks Dan and Andy.

Tim Williams

How was it today? Pictures, updates.

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Tim Williams

Is that a one wire alternator?

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Tim Williams

Oh I am sorry Andy.

Tim Williams

did that touring body sell? how much were they asking?

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Tim Williams

hey Dan,

I heard rumors that Dani has her own speedster, any pics of it?

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Tim Williams

How many entries so far?

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Tim Williams

Chris,
Does anyone have the ability to live stream the start?

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Tim Williams

Andy- Good point.

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Tim Williams

Dan- I will do that.

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Tim Williams

# 36 is in process of getting a new engine. I am bummed that Rich and I will miss this year. I love the santa cruz mountain routes.

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Tim Williams

looks good Becker family.

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Tim Williams

Any problems with Carburetor icing?

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Tim Williams

I said it before and I will say it again. I wish there was a less expensive radiator option especially for speedster people. Nothing wrong with Brassworks, I have a newer one on my car and it works great.

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Tim Williams

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Tim Williams

good stuff Chris. sounds like you are off to a great start.

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Tim Williams

got to go with John on that one.

Tim Williams

Hope to hear details.

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Tim Williams

Flying Model T....Absent Minded professor.

Tim Williams

we are all praying for a good recovery for Steve. Just out of curiosity has anyone discussed with Steve what he wants for life sustaining measures vs what he doesn't want, or who can speak for him if it comes to the point where he cannot speak for himself? Sorry had to take off my Model T hat for a ...

Tim Williams

was thinking of switching to the electronic ignition for the texas T distributor. The warning for the petronix ones is that for all E I's? sorry not trying to hijack thread.

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Tim Williams

Yes you can Andy. Sleep is highly overrated

Tim Williams

how about a true 200 mile next year?

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Tim Williams

Erik, quick question.

what is the best(forgive my simplicity of the question) way to get that rear main out with the engine still in the car? I know its tough getting wrench back there even with the 4 dip pan.

Tim

Tim Williams

definitely carbon for sure, mine looked similar. I am sure others can provide more detail. Check those valves, they look like 2 piece valves to me, get those out or you will have bigger problems like the valve head breaking off and going into your cylinder and causing all kinds of damage. 1 piece mo...

Tim Williams

Hey Chad,

How's #26 running these day? Nice Buick also

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Tim Williams

been up Mt Diablo in a speedster multiple times. I like the view up there, especially on a a clear day.

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Tim Williams

I am an RN, and from recent experience with family, brain bleeds take time to get better. As long as the bleed is not increasing that is a good sign. The confusion Steve is experiencing is not unexpected. I hope they have a staff member sitting with him to keep him safe from pulling at tubes and lin...

Tim Williams

To answer your last question, you don't need a bosch switch, a key switch should work just fine. I do see bosch switches come up in the classifieds every now and then.

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Tim Williams

where in Eagle creek is the starting line? How many cars are signed up?

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Tim Williams

I have one on my speedster. with a Texas T carburetor(yes the one that requires a fuel pump) I noticed more performance all the way through and top end. very happy with it.

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Tim Williams

what about just putting a spacer block between the shell and the radiator? start with wood and if it works, then make some out of aluminum. of course drill the hole for the bolt.

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Tim Williams

I had no idea that's what the radiators went for new now, not having bought one in 12+ years.

Tim Williams

I bet they had a bunch of those rare Model T muffler bearings too

Tim Williams

providing its not 110+ degrees on Mines road.

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Tim Williams

who's car collection is that Andy? The pictures are great

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Tim Williams

Keep the pics coming Andy.

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Tim Williams

Is 950 bucks a reasonable asking price for that? Just curious.

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Tim Williams

post some pics Ed of the restoration of that.

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Tim Williams

anyone have any pics from the holiday motor excursion?

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Tim Williams

if it was for a speedster I would say make a new header for it, but if for a stock T probably try and repair it.

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Tim Williams

sounds like to me they should correct that when they put them together instead of the customer have to do it. I understand if it wasn't brought to there attention before, but now it is. looks like a really nice starter.

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Tim Williams

That,s what color I was thinking they were, I am pretty sure I know who you bought them from.

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Tim Williams

Just out of pure curiosity what color are those wire wheels you bought from Hayward CA, I know model T people who live there.

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Tim Williams

Thanks for the Information Wayne. I have a chicago Mark E(not installed) I guess I should take the top off and inspect it just too see what I have going on inside.

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Tim Williams

I wish I could be there this year.

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Tim Williams

Then when speedster events happen it is fun to see them in person and see all the different configurations people do with them and get ideas or just admire.

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Tim Williams

Les is right about lowering too much. I can scrape my drain plug on a speed bump of I am not careful.

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Tim Williams

just out of curiosity is there any speed equipment there or just mostly stock stuff?

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Tim Williams

according to their newsletter should be some information soon.

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Tim Williams

I use to use one until I got a new radiator 10 years ago and haven't since.

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Tim Williams

That's Great Chad. Glad you have plans to get it going good.

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Tim Williams

1-2 lbs is good for a hand pump. They make modern low fuel pressure guages. The old vintage ones can get pretty steep in price.

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Tim Williams

how many HOF inductees were there?

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Tim Williams

I talked to Chis Becker, and he said he is calling someone who is familiar with the head and should be in touch with you soon.

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Tim Williams

What were they asking for the Fronty head?

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Tim Williams

I am pretty sure a guy in my neighborhood in San Luis Obispo, Ca, owned that car in the early to mid 90s, his name was Harry. That's all that I can remember. I went for a ride in it once.

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Tim Williams

are you planning on putting a top access cover where the battery goes? My speedster doesn't have one(I didn't build car), so the battery is a pain to get to from underneath.

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Tim Williams

Steve,

Small yet just as frustrating, but at least problem found.

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Tim Williams

Jerry,

Good call, sometimes my common sense takes the day off without prior approval. I will call them tomorrow.

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Tim Williams

Does anyone know the length of the speedster hoods from Langs,? I did not see the dimensions in the catalog.

Thanks,
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Tim Williams

Les,

Asking the probable obvious, but will the exhaust header come straight out?

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Tim Williams

The MB's run good with the Frontenac head.

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Tim Williams

not usually on a speedster.

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Tim Williams

I have seen loose rivets, but never any that pulled all the way out. In fact the day before the 1996 SCVMTFC endurance run #36 had loose rivets, well no time to pull the engine then, so stuck a mig welder in there and welded the loose ones. that temporary fixed it enough with a clutch finger adjustm...

Tim Williams

I agree with Norman,

I had noise coming from both my drums, and I thought I had big problems, turns out it was surface rust on the inside of drum. I lightly sanded rust off.
Problem solved.

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Tim Williams

That looked like a Nice tour route. Rich and I took #36 out skyline years ago, I just remember the view from up there.

sorry to hijack the thread.

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Tim Williams

Hey Ed,

was that pic taken up on Skyline road?

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Tim Williams

I think Dan McEachern can chime in on this one, I hear he modifys A cams for the T block.

Tim.

Tim Williams

quick question,

How are the repro bendix springs these days vs the NOS ones? I run 12v.

Thanks,
Tim

Tim Williams

What is that Crankshaft from???!!!!
My guess is was made by the Nev-R- Break company

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Tim Williams

looks like one of the exhaust port bolt holes has JB weld.

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Tim Williams

Wow, I am so glad you and your wife were not hurt. Thankyou so much for the post and reminding us all to remember the limitations to T's.
Please someone correct me if I am wrong but the way the New Kc warfords are built, shouldn't they pop back into gear easier?

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Tim Williams

Has anyone tried to tie dental floss around nut or washer?

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Tim Williams

Thanks Chad,

loving your project so far. Thankyou for the information on rough cost.

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Tim Williams

Chad,
What is your engine builder charging(roughly) to do the A crank and Cam? Trying to determine if I want to go that route.

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Tim Williams

I towed my speedster on a U haul open trailer for 300 miles, it did very well, the trailer pulled nicely.

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Tim Williams

Norman,

My engine is standard bore with cast iron pistons, I have a Z head and a exhaust header. My car is a speedster. I also use an electric fuel pump.

Tim Williams.

Tim Williams

Just wanted to say that I noticed a difference in performance by switching my stock intake manifold to the High Volume intake manifold. I run a texas T modern carb. Anyone else have a similar experience?

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Tim Williams

Joseph, or Mark
Are the Baughman brake rods make installation and adjustment easier with the AC brakes? I have the Sidmore AC brakes waiting to go on a speedster project.

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Tim Williams

are your lifters adjustable? When I did mine which had non adjustable lifters of all the new valves, I only had to grind one stem to get the clearance. with adjustable lifters i wouldn't think you would have to grind any of the stems. if my thinking is not correct please I welcome the input.

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Tim Williams

looks like compression might be low.

Tim Williams

This is the value of the forum. Thank you all.

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Tim Williams

I agree with Dan,

If you go lightly you can probably clean that seat enough to use it for a while. I didn't realize it was that thin between the valves, then again my budget at the moment doesn't allow for overhead toys.

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Tim Williams

My uncle ran a stromberg 97 with a stock head when he first built his speedster. he used #41 jets and it worked perfect. I am going to put a 97 on my next speedster, I have the manifold for it already, and a either a Sherman head or a Z head which I have both of.

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Tim Williams

is that a stromberg 97? That should work, just make sure you have it jetted right.

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Tim Williams

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