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by Gene
Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: tractor conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 980

tractor conversion

I have a staude mke-a- tractor conversion, How do you push a 11 to 1 geared rear end if it takes a notion it won't start?
by Gene
Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: window lift straps
Replies: 1
Views: 961

window lift straps

How do you hook the lift strap to the window on a 1 ton TT truck, or is it hooked some other way?
by Gene
Sat Sep 19, 2020 4:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Repairing fan belts
Replies: 10
Views: 2259

Re: Repairing fan belts

I could not find a belt the right length so it would not rub the timer and other thing. Look up how to lace a flat belt on a 12 inch metal lathe. Use spider wire which is a brand name for fishing line. Follow the instructions that are very clear and you got a belt splice that will last you two life ...
by Gene
Sat Sep 19, 2020 3:46 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: side window
Replies: 0
Views: 756

side window

How do the lift straps on A TT one ton truck hook to window to rise the window and hold it up
by Gene
Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: prestolite gas
Replies: 6
Views: 2094

prestolite gas

when I was a kid we had a model T and dad run the head lights on prestolite gas because you didn't have to clean the acetylene tank after use. I have never heard any body talk about this on the forum. fill me in on what the good and the bad of this. I checked with the local welding supplier and this...
by Gene
Wed Aug 12, 2020 6:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gas tank repair thoughts/ideas
Replies: 16
Views: 4680

welding a gas tank

I seen a guy put a hose on his tail pipe of his pickup and the other end in the tank, and started welding
by Gene
Sun Jul 12, 2020 8:58 am
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: bumpers
Replies: 1
Views: 2968

bumpers

Is 26 and 27 bumpers stainless steel or other
by Gene
Mon Nov 04, 2019 2:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A little parts quiz
Replies: 29
Views: 8831

Re: A little parts quiz

4 got me
by Gene
Thu Oct 31, 2019 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: fan hitting crank start?
Replies: 7
Views: 3419

Re: fan hitting crank start?

I had the same problem, couldn't find a belt the right length. Look up how to splice a flat belt for a 40 inch lathe. I got a belt that was away to long and cut it to the right length (make sure you cut both ends square,. buy some spider wire fishing line and follow the instructions on how to splice...
by Gene
Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: A question for the machinist in the group
Replies: 10
Views: 5031

Re: A question for the machinist in the group

My dad was a MM mechanic and he ground 2 angled on a valve head, and where the two angles came together was what seated in the block. He also had a system where the valve rotated a little ever time the valve lifted. I was to little to know much about what was going on. Can anyone make a comment on t...