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by Howard Tomlinson
Wed Jul 16, 2025 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Running a 16 Valve Model C Roof Head
Replies: 10
Views: 395

Re: Running a 16 Valve Model C Roof Head

I remember talking to a guy at Hershey from Michigan that specialized in speedsters and he ran a Roof 16V. He mentioned that the original valve springs were prone to breaking or maybe a keeper issue, but modern springs took care of the issue. I'll look around and see if I can find his business card....
by Howard Tomlinson
Wed Jun 11, 2025 10:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: 15-22 Roadster Wood Plans
Replies: 11
Views: 1726

Re: FS: 15-22 Roadster Wood Plans

I'm in also. Email sent.
by Howard Tomlinson
Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gasket under Fronty valve cover?
Replies: 6
Views: 943

Re: Gasket under Fronty valve cover?

For the gasket I bought a sheet of cork material from the local tractor store. I traced the valve cover and cut the material to fit. Still working on the engine rebuild, so I haven't run it yet. FWIW, my valve cover, valve chest cover and intake block off plate are the reproduction aluminum parts. T...
by Howard Tomlinson
Tue Nov 12, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Top 3" of 24-27 Open Car Windshield Stanchion
Replies: 2
Views: 636

Re: WTB Top 3" of 24-27 Open Car Windshield Stanchion

Hello Craig,

I sent you a email.

Thanks,
Howard
by Howard Tomlinson
Mon Nov 11, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Top 3" of 24-27 Open Car Windshield Stanchion
Replies: 2
Views: 636

WTB Top 3" of 24-27 Open Car Windshield Stanchion

Hello,

I am looking for the top 3" of a 24-27 Open car windshield stanchion. I'm modifying it, so I rather have one that the bottom section is busted or rusted beyond use.

Thanks,
by Howard Tomlinson
Sat Oct 05, 2024 12:12 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Original 1927 Roadster Decklid Key
Replies: 1
Views: 486

WTB Original 1927 Roadster Decklid Key

Hello,

I'm looking to purchase an original key for a 1927 Roadster Decklid.

Thanks,
Howard
by Howard Tomlinson
Sun May 05, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What are you bringing to Luray?? Post it here to let us know.
Replies: 36
Views: 8290

Re: What are you bringing to Luray?? Post it here to let us know.

I'll be bring a load of parts from Orange Va. 21" wheel fellows, clipped springs, running boards, coil boxes, misc. carbs, 26-27 and low firewalls, engine front plates, orig. cranks, rebuilt 1927 engine/trans, plus whatever else I can load up. WANTED: The metal panel that goes under a 1921 roadster ...
by Howard Tomlinson
Sun May 05, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Raw Castings for Brass Firewall Brackets
Replies: 8
Views: 1264

Re: FS: Raw Castings for Brass Firewall Brackets

Rodger,

I'll take a matched pair of the Torpedo brackets. PM sent.

Thanks,
by Howard Tomlinson
Sun May 05, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Raw Castings for Brass Firewall Brackets
Replies: 8
Views: 1264

Re: FS: Raw Castings for Brass Firewall Brackets

Rodger,

I'll take a pair of the Torpedo brackets. PM sent.

Thanks,
by Howard Tomlinson
Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 8- Spoke Steel Wheels
Replies: 11
Views: 1926

Re: 8- Spoke Steel Wheels

Speedy, I second Wayne's recommendation for a thorough inspection of the wheels. If you check the original advertisements, the Parker-Hydraulic wheels had wood reinforcement at the hubs. I have a couple of sets of PH wheels and the wood is prettymuch gone on all of them. Typically, the wheels with t...
by Howard Tomlinson
Wed May 17, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Titling a 1912 T to the Car Number or Engine Number?
Replies: 21
Views: 2649

Re: Titling a 1912 T to the Car Number or Engine Number?

Sorry for not replying today......no internet access at work. I checked everything and here is the situation. Engine Number 1220XX (The number is in the correct 1912 position, behind the water inlet) Car Number 1156XX (Brass tag on firewall) Title Vehicle Identification Number is 12668X? ( The X's a...
by Howard Tomlinson
Wed May 17, 2023 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Titling a 1912 T to the Car Number or Engine Number?
Replies: 21
Views: 2649

Titling a 1912 T to the Car Number or Engine Number?

Hello Everyone,

We are in the process of liquidating my fathers estate and am preparing to sell a 1912 T Touring. It looks like the title lists the car number as the "Vehicle Identification Number". Should it reference the engine number? The engine is correct for 1912.

Thank you,
Howard
by Howard Tomlinson
Wed May 03, 2023 9:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB Early 20's Roadster Gas Tank Metal Cover Panel
Replies: 0
Views: 517

WTB Early 20's Roadster Gas Tank Metal Cover Panel

Hello Everyone,

I have a early 1920's Roadster and need the metal panel that covers the gas tank (under the bottom seat springs). I'd like to find an original. Some "patina" is OK.

I'll be vending at Luray next week if you are coming that way.

Thanks,
Howard Tomlinson
by Howard Tomlinson
Wed May 03, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What are you bringing to Luray?? Post it here to let us know.
Replies: 40
Views: 8261

Re: What are you bringing to Luray?? Post it here to let us know.

I'll have information on a 1912 Model T Touring car we are selling (unfortunately I won't have the car there), also we will have a truck full of parts both Model T and Model A for sale.

See you all there.
by Howard Tomlinson
Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: American Bosch front plate distributor information
Replies: 32
Views: 6988

Re: American Bosch front plate distributor information

I have an original cast iron unit with the distributor. When I bought it the front plate had no bearing or bushing where the bottom of the distributor main shaft would be supported. Is this correct? I also have one of the aluminum reproductions and it has a roller bearing at that spot. Thanks, Howard
by Howard Tomlinson
Sat May 07, 2022 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What are you bringing to LURAY? May 13 $ 14, 2022
Replies: 35
Views: 8852

Re: What are you bringing to LURAY? May 13 $ 14, 2022

Hello Everyone, I will be bringing a mixture of parts including a 26-27 Turtledeck (no lid), late 27 X-rods and tin can pistons, 26-27 headlamps and bar, front 21" wheels, mid-year steering columns, Stromberg OF and MB-3 carbs, Heinze coil box with coils, rear lowering brackets for a speedster, etc....
by Howard Tomlinson
Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coil Test Tube Ball Bearing Thingy
Replies: 11
Views: 2771

Re: Coil Test Tube Ball Bearing Thingy

Isn't that a electric fence charger?
by Howard Tomlinson
Tue May 11, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What are you bringing to sell at Luray?? May 14 & 15, 2021
Replies: 32
Views: 9203

Re: What are you bringing to sell at Luray?? May 14 & 15, 2021

We will be bringing a pickup load of parts over the mountain. Rear fenders, running boards, firewalls, splash apron(1), set of tin can pistons and x-rods, misc. brackets, Stromberg LB-2 and OF, Heinze Coil box w/coils, 6 1/2" dropped axle w/conn.rod, rear axle lowering brackets, spindles w and w/o a...
by Howard Tomlinson
Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Frontenac OHV Cover Attachment
Replies: 4
Views: 1746

Re: Frontenac OHV Cover Attachment

Thanks to all that replied.

I'll work up something based on your comments.

Howard
by Howard Tomlinson
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Frontenac OHV Cover Attachment
Replies: 4
Views: 1746

Frontenac OHV Cover Attachment

Hello, I am working on a Frontenac OHV unit. The head didn't come with the valve cover, so I bought one of the reproductions. I am trying to figure out how the bolt to hold the cover down works. It looks like the cover boss lines up the central head bolt. If you all could provide some examples of ho...
by Howard Tomlinson
Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo Model T pulls a threshing machine More photos
Replies: 18
Views: 5085

Re: Old Photo Model T pulls a threshing machine

Looks more like a silage chopper to me.
by Howard Tomlinson
Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A steel Hayes wheel. That's all I know :(
Replies: 11
Views: 5438

Re: A steel Hayes wheel. That's all I know :(

Hello Ryan, It looks like a standard T hub, but I have never taken it apart to check it. Chris, I also have some Parker-Hydraulic steel wheels. The Parkers spokes are made of pressed steel and the wheels don't have a fellow that stays with the spokes. The Hayes spokes are cast (steel or iron) and ha...
by Howard Tomlinson
Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A steel Hayes wheel. That's all I know :(
Replies: 11
Views: 5438

Re: A steel Hayes wheel. That's all I know :(

I have one of those!

Picked it up at Hershey years ago when the Green Field was un-paved. Must have had a 2 mile hike back to the truck and that thing weighs a TON!

Mine still has the front hub installed, but like yours...no rim.

Howard
by Howard Tomlinson
Mon Feb 17, 2020 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: That was fast. High resolution photo of Fords and other racers, 1911 Hill Climb
Replies: 11
Views: 5258

Re: That was fast. High resolution photo of Fords and other racers, 1911 Hill Climb

Rob, Thanks for the explination of the high speed "lever". I noticed the lever in the pictures of the Special that used to be on display at THF and wondered how it was used (thought it may have dealt with the brakes). Your explination makes perfect sense. I follow your posts with great interest. Tha...
by Howard Tomlinson
Thu Feb 06, 2020 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 Dash board screws
Replies: 6
Views: 3631

Re: 1926 Dash board screws

Nickel plated oval head machine screws. Lang's sells them under "interior screw set". I can't find them locally.
by Howard Tomlinson
Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cool steering box
Replies: 5
Views: 3413

Re: Cool steering box

Early Chevrolet ?
by Howard Tomlinson
Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 27 Roadster parts - what are these?
Replies: 2
Views: 2394

Re: 27 Roadster parts - what are these?

The straps with the hooks hold the gas tank up in the cowl of a 26-27 roadster.

The rectangular metal piece...I don't know what that is.

I'm guessing the wood pieces are for the seat back upholstery.

My 2 cents worth....
by Howard Tomlinson
Thu Sep 05, 2019 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Interior wood needed.
Replies: 17
Views: 8284

Re: Interior wood needed.

I am with Chris on this. I have a barn find early 1923 roadster that needs the interior wood (roof leaked into the passenger compartment). I don't have wood enough for even patterns. It would be nice for the club to have wood plans in the library. I can scan large size plans at my job, so I can offe...
by Howard Tomlinson
Tue Jul 30, 2019 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this an early 1926 Roadster PU or Runabout
Replies: 7
Views: 4501

Re: Is this an early 1926 Roadster PU or Runabout

I have 2 1926-1927 turtle decks. One deck has the bolt holes on the forward uprights that match the tub side holes. The other deck doesn't have any holes and I wondered why the difference. Now thanks to this thread I know the difference!

Thanks,
H
by Howard Tomlinson
Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How to remove a broken petcok in the pan
Replies: 11
Views: 6139

Re: How to remove a broken petcok in the pan

The last one I had I used a square "cut" nail as a easy out. Drove it into the broken end of the petcock (just enough so it got a bite on the brass) and then vice grips to turn the nail/broken section out. A "old time" hack.
by Howard Tomlinson
Sun Jul 07, 2019 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Truss Rod Question
Replies: 6
Views: 3818

Re: Truss Rod Question

I believe Mr, Elliot is referring to the rods between the running board brackets.

FWIW
by Howard Tomlinson
Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Special racer in France, another hill climb
Replies: 16
Views: 7288

Re: Ford Special racer in France, another hill climb

Rob, I saw in one of the race reports that both the 300ci and 410ci engines ran 2 to 1 rear axle gearing(in that particular race). Do you have any information on the ratios used? I would think they would use different ratios between a flat track style event and a hill climb. But, with the amount of ...
by Howard Tomlinson
Fri Mar 01, 2019 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford Special notes, The Vanquished
Replies: 15
Views: 7720

Re: Ford Special notes, The Vanquished

Hello Rob,

I was reading in some of the race documentation that the 288 and 410 cars both ran 2 to 1 gearing (racing stats so I don't know if they are accurate).

Is that what is in your racer? Just curious.


Thanks,

Howard
by Howard Tomlinson
Tue Feb 26, 2019 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Livingood conversion
Replies: 13
Views: 7640

Re: Livingood conversion

One of the vendors at Hershey had one on displayed a few years ago (not for sale). The gentlemen are from Michigan I believe and have a spot at the lower end of the Green Field near the new car show grounds. It was just a running gear with a bench seat installed. One thing I did notice was the trans...
by Howard Tomlinson
Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ever seen one of these broken
Replies: 10
Views: 6369

Re: Ever seen one of these broken

I haven't seen one broken, but I did take one housing apart where the universal pin evidently had backed out and scored the inside of the housing. Being that that area is already pretty thin a similar break could have happened.
by Howard Tomlinson
Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What are these holes in the cylinder wall of a Ford Special motor?
Replies: 60
Views: 22942

Re: What are these holes in the cylinder wall of a Ford Special motor?

A little off topic, but it's interesting that the 410 c.i. racer a the HFM has the front radius rod under the front axle. A feature not used on the production cars until years later. The drivers back then must have been fearless. Like a friend told me about racing hydroplane boats "There are old rac...