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- Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale - Holley G, cast iron with excellent bowl
- Replies: 2
- Views: 195
Re: For Sale - Holley G, cast iron with excellent bowl
If you still got it I’ll take it, Bob at nine o3-824-1949
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: The one that got away
- Replies: 3
- Views: 630
The one that got away
Started messing with T’s back in the early 60’s in the small town on Crowell Texas. An old man had this 13 and hired me to help him set the body on in the summer of 63 or 64. Instead of cash he paid me with parts for a 27. 42BB-8779-4BD22ADB547A.png[/attachment] F474CB10-8684-42BB-8779-4BD22ADB547A....
- Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Congestion Road Signs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1047
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Straightened my frame yesterday.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 783
Re: Straightened my frame yesterday.
Sounds like a home run to me. Whatever works is generally the best method and solution. Did you put a block in the channel to pinching together? Just a question from the peanut gallery.
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 4:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Small block Chevy rod bolts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 362
Re: Small block Chevy rod bolts
No lock washers or lock nuts. I use the stock Chevy nuts that came on the bolts, the nuts are taller and have 2 or 3 more threads than a standard nut. They hold just fine when properly torqued.
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Small block Chevy rod bolts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 362
Re: Small block Chevy rod bolts
I crank them down same as a grade 8—38 flbs on a clean, dry thread. Chevy small block specks say 40-45.
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Small block Chevy rod bolts
- Replies: 5
- Views: 362
Re: Small block Chevy rod bolts
I have used them for years, no issues, perfect for me, your mileage may vary.
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 6:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Welding machines
- Replies: 31
- Views: 1257
Re: Welding machines
Pawn shops are a good source for quality Victor welding torches and regulations at a very fair price in my area.
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: This is not an endorsement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 454
Re: This is not an endorsement— link to Story
Click on the link an it will take you to the story, thanks to my bride. https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotiv ... er_Weekend
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: This is not an endorsement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 454
Re: This is not an endorsement
https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotiv ... er_Weekend Here is a link to the story——I Think!
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: This is not an endorsement
- Replies: 3
- Views: 454
This is not an endorsement
I’m on Hagerty Ins email list. They send out some neat stories. There is one up there now about T snowmobile conversions. Very interesting. Just a heads-up.
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hand crank?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 635
Re: Hand crank?
5FBEE7EF-2B0B-43B2-A082-2E76929860AA.png . The sleeve crimps over a notch in the crank. And it’s not hard to split the tube, close it and tig it back. I’m was just hoping to find a tube stock the proper size. If you have a frozen sleeve on an otherwise good crank you can use a small hammer and tap ...
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: mag ring coating
- Replies: 17
- Views: 566
Re: mag ring coating
Clean a place on iron of the mag ring and see if you have continuity through the coils. If it’s good there then all you have to do is pull the transmission assembly, pull the mag ring and clean the mounting surface of the ring and block. You may need to re shim the ring, as the lacquer coating can b...
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hand crank?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 635
Hand crank?
Anyone building cranks? If so what are you using for the sleeve? The only thing I’ve come up with cutting down some non-galvanized tubing, any ideas? The crank is 3/4 cold roll. Bob at 9othree 824 194nine.
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: New Langs catalog came today
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1631
Re: New Langs catalog came today
I’ll bite, Terry what are you looking for?
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:17 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: NH carburetor Wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 374
NH carburetor Wanted
I need a NH if anyone has an extra. Dirty, rusty is ok, if complete, I’m looking for something cheap. Thanks, Bob at 903-eight24-1949
- Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Holley Vaporizer troubles
- Replies: 11
- Views: 791
Re: Holley Vaporizer troubles
In the summer of 1964 I had a 55 gallon drum of caustic soda - water mix, a miracle solution, I thought at the time, that I put T parts in for about a week, the parts looked brand new when removed and washed off with water. I probably had the cleanest Holley vaporizer in all of Texas. Only one probl...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: JB Weld or Bondo
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1359
Re: JB Weld or Bondo
Please post a picture— pictures of your Fire truck.
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: STOLEN 1915 MODEL T in Enclosed trailer
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2730
Re: STOLEN 1915 MODEL T in Enclosed trailer
What part of the world was it stolen from?
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 9:19 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: 26-7 sedan doors
- Replies: 0
- Views: 190
26-7 sedan doors
I have the two rear and the right front, no rot still in factory green paint. These are not bent up. Call me if you need them. Bob at 903-824-1949
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 3:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Bands wanted
- Replies: 4
- Views: 377
Bands wanted
Need a set of bands. Kevlar linings would sure be a plus. Please call me with what you got. Thanks, Bob at 90three-824-1949
- Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Lifting Flywheel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 985
Re: Lifting Flywheel
This is a scrap of 2.25 cold roll about 1.75 long. Bored to 1.1 inch and drilled and taped for a 5/16 bolt. The loop is made from a flower arrangement holder that the local cemetery discards when the get a little rusty. 932F9DE3-3B95-4F14-9E85-5905B25819FD.jpeg . Call if I can help, Bob at nine o 3-...
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Lifting Flywheel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 985
Lifting Flywheel
this little tool, sure made setting coil ring a lot easier. The bolt locks in the hole in the shaft. No more strong arm lifting the flywheel.
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Carsenegenic??
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1715
Re: Carsenegenic??
big2bird I just about fell out when I read your post———THANK YOU so much.
- Mon Nov 16, 2020 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Can i run low head with domed pistons
- Replies: 13
- Views: 644
Re: Can i run low head with domed pistons
To check to make sure, take play-doh the kids stuff, roll it out in pancake form about 1/4 inch thick and cover the top of the piston with the piston at the full top position. Set the head on without a gasket and put a few bolts in and snug them. The thickness that the play-doh smashes to is the run...
- Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Good buy on used cars, 1918
- Replies: 4
- Views: 713
Re: Good buy on used cars, 1918
The 17 roadster for $425. You could have bough a new 18 for $500. I guess used car sales people back then were much the same as they are now.
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Heinze coil box loose mounting bracket help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 436
Re: Heinze coil box loose mounting bracket help
Is it possible to tighten the rivets? Or what is the best fix? Thanks for all the info. Bob @ 903-824-194nine.
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Heinze coil box loose mounting bracket help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 436
Re: Heinze coil box loose mounting bracket help
On this box they look to be welded, how that was done without burning the wood must have been a trade secret.
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Heinze coil box loose mounting bracket help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 436
Heinze coil box loose mounting bracket help
Bought this coil box off the forum, got it yesterday. The guy said nothing about the mounting brackets being loose. My question; is there anyway to tighten the brackets?
- Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Carb seat wrench
- Replies: 3
- Views: 538
Re: Carb seat wrench
What carburetor are you looking for tools for?
. Bob at nine o 3. 8 two 4. Nineteen 49.- Fri Oct 30, 2020 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Kingston— Heinze coil box interchangeable??
- Replies: 8
- Views: 571
Re: Kingston— Heinze coil box interchangeable??
The automobile is a Dec 24 1912 build the ID plate number is not the same as the motor number. The plate is offset about a half an inch to the left of center of the column. The plate number is 168164, the first one looks the same but, it is not black.?? The motor number is 180571. The automobile has...
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Getting Ready to Remove the 1927 Coupe Body
- Replies: 3
- Views: 382
Re: Getting Ready to Remove the 1927 Coupe Body
Not on a 26-27 for sure. The Coupe body’s are welded construction and built like a Sherman tank.
- Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Kingston— Heinze coil box interchangeable??
- Replies: 8
- Views: 571
Kingston— Heinze coil box interchangeable??
Is the firewall hole pattern the same for a Kingston and Heinze Coil Box? This is on a December 1912 car—- early 13.
- Sun Oct 25, 2020 3:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Kohnke Rebabbiting Service
- Replies: 4
- Views: 964
Re: Kohnke Rebabbiting Service
An easy way to check the rods for straightness
- Sat Oct 24, 2020 12:03 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Holley G Venturi
- Replies: 2
- Views: 377
Holley G Venturi
I made a few ventures using the specs in the Carburetor book. $35 shipped or will trade for??? Also build the tools to get in to a G, if needed.
call me @ nine o 3 824-1949. Happy motoring, Bob- Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: A Record
- Replies: 3
- Views: 564
Re: A Record
Mark, at that speed you might just qualify for a mechanic position at an early Ford dealership.
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 4540
Re: What have you done to your T in October?
For a Holley G, an hour and a half I’ll never get back.
- Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:42 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Brassworks Brass Radiator question..
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1533
Re: Brassworks Brass Radiator question..
You should do your homework! PLEASE, this is what the forum is all about, please, please ask questions. That’s how we all learn, and share information.
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Alternative fuel
- Replies: 20
- Views: 971
Re: Alternative fuel
JP-4 is the fuel the turbo Agcat crop dusters use. They come in to the Atlanta airport in the late winter to fertilize the pine trees. I have a fuel tear shaped tank from an old tractor that has two compartments, Free, if anyone needs one.
- Fri Oct 02, 2020 9:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Alternative fuel
- Replies: 20
- Views: 971
Alternative fuel
Back in the early 60’s I would hear tails form the old timers about running Model T’s on kerosene. They said once the engine was warm a T would do just fine on kerosene. These were the old men who sat on the old wood bench in front of the drugstore almost every day. WELL, I ran the T out of gas righ...
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 9:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your T in September?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 5189
Re: What have you done to your T in September?
Richard, very nice repair, as the old man that got me started in this 57 years ago always said— make it look like it was done on purpose. You have succeeded. My hat is off to a lot of you guys. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge.
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Holly G disassembly
- Replies: 9
- Views: 806
Re: Holly G disassembly
Thanks Guys, had to dig it out. Made a couple of tools to finish getting it apart and all went well after the tube.
- Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model T head, how can I tell if a T head has been milled?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 688
Re: Model T head, how can I tell if a T head has been milled?
Most any competent machine shop will not cut a head too far. Take it to your machine shop and let them work their Magic. Be sure to chaise the threads in the block, use Copper Coat if your reusing an old gasket and don’t exceed 55 lbs with a clean dry thread. And that 55 is my upper most limit With ...
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Holly G disassembly
- Replies: 9
- Views: 806
Holly G disassembly
How do I get the black cone out?
I removed the wire keeper, but cone is sure stuck.- Sat Sep 26, 2020 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Champion 31 spark plug ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 409
Re: Champion 31 spark plug ?
8D0B65D2-8444-4BDD-9E15-EAE5284DFF14.png 0AC8E722-EDB8-43C8-BB59-6DE448284A14.jpeg By the authority vested in me by a this bunch of outlaws,I hereby grant you permission to use those classic plugs in in your automobile. They should work just fine with a little cleaning. You might try a cotton buffi...
- Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Need a 15 hood
- Replies: 0
- Views: 207
Need a 15 hood
Looking for a really nice hood for a 15. Bob at nine zero three 824 nineteen forty nine.
- Tue Sep 22, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Carburetor ID help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 266
Carburetor ID help
Can someone please tell me what carburetor this is? I need a needle and seat and the float is broken- thanks to me! The aftermarket tag says Kingston, but which one? On the casting inside the bowl there is a big 4.
- Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Atlanta Ga Craigslist, Model T Ford
- Replies: 1
- Views: 394
Atlanta Ga Craigslist, Model T Ford
Found this on Atlanta Ga Craigslist, looks like Steve may be in the car wash business.
- Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Need a 15 light switch
- Replies: 1
- Views: 315
Need a 15 light switch
Looking for a head light switch for a 15 Thanks, Bob at nine O three 824-1949.
- Tue Sep 15, 2020 11:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your T in September?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 5189
Re: What have you done to your T in September?
Good for temp up to 500F.
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your T in September?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 5189
Re: What have you done to your T in September?
I use a scotch bright and lacquer thinner to clean the ribbon once it is straight and don’t forget every other coil raps opposite.
- Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What have you done to your T in September?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 5189
Re: What have you done to your T in September?
Jeff, being careful, unroll the coil then put one end in a vice and stretch the copper about 4 to 6 inches. This make it very straight. You will need a board a little longer than the stretched copper and carefully lay the copper on a board and apply the heat resistant Mylar tape to both sides and th...
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Careful with RTV
- Replies: 4
- Views: 926
Careful with RTV
Bought a car with a engine knock. Pulled the inspection pan and sure enough number one was loose. Pulled the head, got the rod out, miked the crank and was very lucky. Pulled the transmission cover and to my surprise, it was not lint in the oil tube it was a piece of RTV. Looking at the inside of th...
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:52 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Transmission door oiler
- Replies: 1
- Views: 256
WTB Transmission door oiler
Looking for an after market oiler. Either the Texas T type that requires cutting the transmission cover or the transmission inspection cover type. Bob at nineO3-824-1949. Thanks
- Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:43 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB a 1915 top bow and one saddle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 484
Re: WTB a 1915 top bow and one saddle
Sorry for the delay, sometimes life gets in the way of the important stuff.
- Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:10 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB a 1915 top bow and one saddle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 484
WTB a 1915 top bow and one saddle
I have bought a little 15 roadster that has a broken top bow. I see sets of three for sale, but I only need one. Anyone know who bends top bows? And one of the saddles is missing, need one of them. Thanks for your time, Bob. 903-824-one 949
- Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Spare tire carriers
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1054
Spare tire carriers
Did a T ever leave the factory with a spare tire mounted on a carrier? My question; Were all spare holders aftermarket? What year is this for?
- Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: Center Door
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1491
Re: Center Door
Gone to a great home.
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:33 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: Center Door
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1491
Re: Center Door
Just got off the phone Mike, South of Houston. He wants the automobile. Thanks to all.
- Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:45 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: Center Door
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1491
Center Door
A solid car with new motor,transmission,ft and rear axles. Interior is good starts on mag. $8500 call and we’ll converse. Thanks, Bob at 903 eight24-1949 thanks 78A9CA0A-4528-4845-BA75-8898D9264399.jpeg 1615AAE6-26A6-49DD-ACFC-4A127DB9FBD4.jpeg 7AD74353-A155-4DC6-A798-5EC58C81A7F7.jpeg EE6CF7AD-E653...
- Sun Aug 23, 2020 2:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1915 Tudor Sedan
- Replies: 4
- Views: 482
Re: 1915 Tudor Sedan
I believe the automobile is a Centerdoor.
- Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Suggestions on who to send my wheels to????????
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2303
Re: Suggestions on who to send my wheels to????????
You’ll need Clear(no knots) Northern, straight grained, kiln dried Hickory. Google ( hardwood Houston area) or what ever part of the world your in. Hardwood is generally sold in random widths and is straight lined on one side, widths will vary down the board. I buy eight quarter (two inch thick) by ...
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Suggestions on who to send my wheels to????????
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2303
Re: Suggestions on who to send my wheels to????????
George and anyone else, I’ve got a lathe and press your welcome to use, just bring your hickory and come on. This fall the temperature will be nicer. Bob @ 903-824-1949
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 9:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Installing running board support rods
- Replies: 1
- Views: 444
Installing running board support rods
Do you bow the support rod to install them?
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Safest way to haul a coupe on an open trailer
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2307
Re: Safest way to haul a coupe on an open trailer
Where in Texas is he going, traveling on US 59?
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:44 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Making Spokes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1152
Re: Making Spokes
This is out of order, you must cut the angles on the blank first in order to chuck into the lathe. The little gizmo on the jig is just a fast way to locate the center on the pin end of the blank.
- Sat Aug 01, 2020 8:33 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Making Spokes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1152
Re: Making Spokes
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- Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Date a Mercury body
- Replies: 3
- Views: 669
Date a Mercury body
Need help with dating this Mercury body. It’s on a 26 chassis, but I know it’s earlier than that.
- Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Ultrasonic cleaning solution
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1681
Re: Ultrasonic cleaning solution
Doing instrument repair back in the day, 1/3 each of distilled water, Parson’s ammonia, Mr. Clean. 24 hr max as it will eat brass If left for weeks. Keep it covered, and use in a well vented area.
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 9:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Tight engine after it runs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1751
Re: Tight engine after it runs
A steel rod turned to .740 and long enough to go through the four rods is an easy check for rod straightness once the rods are fitted to the crank.
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Easy pin removal
- Replies: 0
- Views: 711
Easy pin removal
image.jpg f image.jpg [attachment=0]image.jpg A pin dent tool is the easiest, least destructive way I have ever used to get the little pins out. Almost every body shop has one and I bet they would help you out, just for the bragging rights. Around here the pin tools are around $100 at pawn shops. H...
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 7:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Connecting Rod Babbitt Crack
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2524
Re: Connecting Rod Babbitt Crack
I ‘gotta’ ask, if you cut an X that big in a rod, are you doing more harm than good? look at the surface area of the bearing that’s lost. The X lets oil in, but also gives the oil a path out under pressure. In my mind the film strength of the oil is what prevents metal to metal contact (bearing fail...
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Connecting Rod Babbitt Crack
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2524
Re: Connecting Rod Babbitt Crack
I ‘gotta’ ask, if you cut an X that big in a rod, are you doing more harm than good? look at the surface area of the bearing that’s lost. The X lets oil in, but also gives the oil a path out under presure
- Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1915 Touring With Unusual Front Fenders
- Replies: 3
- Views: 929
Re: 1915 Touring With Unusual Front Fenders
The automobile is nice, but look at this listing for that area.
- Sun Jun 14, 2020 10:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Repairing front crossmember wear
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1514
Re: Repairing front crossmember wear
Very nice craftsmanship, your an asset to the hobby.
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Heating problem still
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1462
Re: Heating problem still
Your car is trying to tell you, you Are you trying to keep the coolant level too high. Try a 1/4 to a 1/3 down to allow for movement and expansion. The automobile will find the level that suits it. And I too am betting the pump isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
- Wed May 06, 2020 8:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Source of 6 Volt Battery
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2825
Re: Source of 6 Volt Battery
If you buy an Optima 6 volt battery you’ll be set for years. I’ve got some that are from 2012 and work like new.
- Sun May 03, 2020 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Starter sealed bearing parts number?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1133
Re: Starter sealed bearing parts number?
How great is it when someone making a livelihood doing something gives trade secrets (info) to help others. Ron, YOU are a stand-up guy!
- Sat May 02, 2020 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rock Maple spokes and fellows
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2205
Re: Rock Maple spokes and fellows
There is a reason for hickory, have you ever seen a maple hammer or axe handle in commercial production? Or any other wood?
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 9:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Crankshaft and pulley question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1249
Re: Crankshaft and pulley question
The pin has a clearance fit in the crankshaft. The crankshaft pulley has one clearance hole and the hole 180* to that, that is too small for the pin to go through. The pin is kept in place using a cotter pin on the big hole end on the inside of the pulley.
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Piston ring seating
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2984
Re: Piston ring seating
Did you check the end gap on the rings by putting a ring in the cylinder and pushing down just a little with a piston, to square it up, and using a feeler gauge to check the end gap? Should have a gap of between .012 and .020 And it should be a constant measurement up and down the cylinders.
- Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Getting a CAM Shaft out
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1844
Re: Getting a CAM Shaft out
Yes, I’m in total agreement with you Dan. The little broken lines must not be worn- see the last picture, if the shell are good, the rough broken seams will interlock and line up the shells. This is also why I’ve had no luck with babbitting the early iron shells, by the time you bore the for Babbitt...
- Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Getting a CAM Shaft out
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1844
Re: Getting a CAM Shaft out
Be glad to help but I’d need the shaft for proper fit. 903-824-1949
- Thu Apr 09, 2020 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: New engine start-up ----- NOISE!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 4743
Re: New engine start-up ----- NOISE!
Whoa!! Your not seriously think of running that poor engine with loose-missing parts floating around in it, are you? You are sitting on a bomb. Please think of all the could go wrong.
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
- Replies: 61
- Views: 5822
Re: Post the earliest picture of you and your T
Around ‘72, quail hunting in Foard County Texas, still have the automobile but less hair. Me behind the the wheel
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:59 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Hard to believe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2025
Hard to believe
Saw this small block Chevy crank at the scrap yard. Still in the block, is worn over 3/8 of an inch at that one rod.
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 10:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Old Photo-pumpjack T
- Replies: 2
- Views: 870
Re: Old Photo-pumpjack T
I’m betting that with the increased diameter of the wheel as opposed to the motor pulley it gave that pump a workout. Thanks for the picture.
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 6:17 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Coil ring sealant
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2540
Re: Coil ring sealant
Using Mylar tape to insulate the wire, then rapping the coils with 3M glass cloth electrical tape and putting a paper washer under the coil. Blasting the ring and putting it together then I take the assembly to an electric motor rebuild shop in Oil City LA. To me this is the important part of the bu...
- Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Be careful dusting off your car.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2205
Re: Be careful dusting off your car.
Don’t forget the screws and if you or a friend has a lathe, making a few spools out of brass is a easy way to get the balance spot on.
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Prest-O Lite tank explosion??
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2304
Re: Prest-O Lite tank explosion??
That porous material In the tank is asbestos.
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:03 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rebuilt starter really cranks!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1514
Re: Rebuilt starter really cranks!
The ball bearing on the brush end and the brass bushing replacing the Babbitt bushing that carries the starter drive, that you provide, have got to be marked improvements over factory production. Sir, I’ve seen your work, your too modest.
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Rebuilt starter really cranks!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1514
Re: Rebuilt starter really cranks!
I’m betting your improved performance is because every thing has been straightened, a lined, polished, with new proper fitting bearings/bushings. Insuring proper contact and free movement. You got more than paid for, better than it came the Ford factory.
- Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Wire Wheels
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2246
Re: Wire Wheels
Google; model a wheels on a model t. Click on the top link, The 2015 post has some pictures of adapters, some nice work.
- Thu Mar 12, 2020 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Help with seat cutter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 848
Help with seat cutter
3E91D9AE-317C-4900-A19F-90DC83DC17E6.jpeg Found some stuff at the scrapyard and need to know what hooks to the cone shaped piece to drive the cutter. It’s some sort of shaft, I’m guessing, can someone post a picture of theirs? Also what are the three holders on the left for? Anybody know the purpos...
- Fri Feb 21, 2020 1:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Coil Repair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 817
Coil Repair
Is it advisable to insulate the capacitor before repotting tar?
- Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Pedal notches
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4425
Re: Pedal notches
you can carefully weld the pedal and dress to where you have full contact. It’s a slow process, but the end result is close to new.
- Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Is my starter toast?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2823
Re: Is my starter toast?
If you end up removing the starter, remember you must first remove the starter bendix or you will mess up the mag coils.
- Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Removing sediment bulb from gas tank
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2983
Re: Removing sediment bulb from gas tank
Someone with a torch can braze the handle, dressed down it wouldn’t be noticeable. Be glad to do it for you, Bob 903-824-1949
- Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Question on babbitting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2967
Re: Question on babbitting
I use these sticks to tin with, poured in a cold rod they always look like this on the back. I do not tin, but I
always preheat the block and mold.- Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Camshafts!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2193
Re: Camshafts!
If your looking at having a camshaft ground, Norfleet Machine, 8323 Hoyle ave Dallas Tx, dose nice work for just a few $$. 214-381-1177. No connection, just a good guy to work with.