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Just seeing the responses to my questions reinforce my feelings that I chose a my new hobby well. I truly appreciate all the info shared, and so quickly!! Can't wait to meet my Spokane T-Club in person once this "thing" is behind us.

Cheers

Karl

That's what I was hoping to hear....Thanks guys.

Cheers

Karl

Dan Hatch wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 10, 2020 8:43 pm

If you are talking about the bushings, just replace them. If you “polish “ them they will be oversized, if they aren’t already from the blasting. Dan

Dan

Good point on the bushings. What's your thoughts on the neck portion which was sandblasted to a rough finish?

Karl

In the middle of a complete restoration of a 23T and dropped approx 45 pieces off to be sandblasted with instructions to stay away from joint areas. Rookie mistake :( The question now is what can be done about the joints on the Front Spring Perch, etc. (pictured below) to salvage? I lightly polished...

Just wanted to update everyone on our success and quick thanks to everyone for their help! The Tie Rod End Remover Tool did great. Couldn't fit the swivel adapter in between so ended up using a 1/4 steel plate as a spacer to protect the drive shaft threading. Cranked it crazy tight, sprayed some WD4...

Mark/Scott

Thanks!!!! Huge help.

v/r

Karl

Looking for some wisdom, as a new Model T (1923 runabout) owner, to how I can safely remove a Pittman Arm. The Ford Service Manual addresses using a brass or lead hammer but I haven't had any luck and scared I might damage something in the process. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. r/Karl