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by Dave Sullivan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 12 Volt reading on my 6 volt ammeter
Replies: 9
Views: 245

Re: 12 Volt reading on my 6 volt ammeter

Sam, if you have an alternator, you can expect more amps than Ford ever thought of your battery voltage should rise to about 14.3 volts and then the Amps will slow down sounds nornal so far, but I don't know if a T ammeter can handle it. Daver in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Has Anyone Tried Laminated Glass for Acetylene Headlight Lenses?
Replies: 18
Views: 479

Re: Has Anyone Tried Laminated Glass for Acetylene Headlight Lenses?

Borosilicate glass, sometimes known as Pyrex, will get it done, cuts good, your glass shop may have it. Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Other Uses For the T Engine….
Replies: 14
Views: 1182

Re: Other Uses For the T Engine….

There was a company in Bellingham, Wa, I think it was Clift, converted T engines for marine use. I have only seen two cylinder versions, don't know if there were others. Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T era gas station safety
Replies: 19
Views: 992

Re: Model T era gas station safety

"No smoking stop your engine" was a common sight in in Washington State, in my younger days, like 40's into the 70's
Also note the shiny "swingspout" oil can.

Dave in Bellingham,WA
by Dave Sullivan
Fri Jan 12, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Your local Ford dealer !
Replies: 11
Views: 1047

Re: Your local Ford dealer !

" Me and the Model T" by Sheller, can't remember the first name right now. A sort of true story of another country boy who became a Ford dealer in T days, in the Eastern Washington area. Dave in Bellingham, Wa
by Dave Sullivan
Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 12 volt Model T Voltage Regulator design now working!
Replies: 12
Views: 1029

Re: 12 volt Model T Voltage Regulator design now working!

I too, would like a positive GND regulator, when available. Thank you, Dave Sullivan, Bellingham, Wa
by Dave Sullivan
Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Twin spark 4 banger
Replies: 6
Views: 745

Re: Twin spark 4 banger

Or the FORD distributor, probably the same , Ranger pickup 94 up. Dave in Bellingham, wa
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spinning Races - help
Replies: 59
Views: 4163

Re: Spinning Races - help

I am with the 660 Locktite guys. Probably work good with a knurl,or a shim. I've used it a lot, with never a problem.

Dave Sullivan, Bellingham, wa
by Dave Sullivan
Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Batter Up!
Replies: 11
Views: 781

Re: Batter Up!

As usual, very nice pictures of the past. A lot of stories hinted at, in my mind, anyway. Thank you, Tom. Dave in Bellingham, Wa
by Dave Sullivan
Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New T owner looking for some advice
Replies: 118
Views: 7676

Re: New T owner looking for some advice

JR, I would jack up the rear, chock the front wheels securely, and try to start it. Then, if you can't get it to start, it's time to diagnose, and make repairs. Don't fix it, if it ain't broke. Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Wed Nov 15, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Someone Said the Magic Word...,
Replies: 11
Views: 1299

Re: Someone Said the Magic Word...,

A few years back, I bougtht an aluminum radiaror from Speedway think it cost $130 at that time, had to move everything around to make it fit, I thouht I was about done at that time, then I checked the rear axle... Still haven't tried it. Dave In Bellinham, WA
by Dave Sullivan
Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
Replies: 28
Views: 1647

Re: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T

Rich Eagle, Thank you, Dave.
by Dave Sullivan
Tue Oct 24, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
Replies: 28
Views: 1647

Re: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T

Rich Eagle, You wrote, intended to use bronze bushings, what did you end up with? Thank you, Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Maybe not a good idea.
Replies: 15
Views: 1076

Re: Maybe not a good idea.

Babson Brothers milker? (Surge) Dave Sullivan
by Dave Sullivan
Sat May 27, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo - "Yep, We're on the right road"
Replies: 1
Views: 394

Re: Old Photo - "Yep, We're on the right road"

The sign doesn't even mention Harold's Club... Dave
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1908 Model S
Replies: 28
Views: 2698

Re: 1908 Model S

I think the pump is an oil pump, reminds me of a Stove Bolt pump. Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Originality vs Cost vs Downgrade
Replies: 18
Views: 1716

Re: Originality vs Cost vs Downgrade

HA,HA, Burger said "vibe". Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T Time Thursday
Replies: 16
Views: 1714

Re: T Time Thursday

Tom, I always appreciate your pictures, these were even more outstanding than usual, sorry, I'm out of adjectives. Speedster fan in Washington, Dave
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Large N.O.S. Lifters
Replies: 17
Views: 2382

Re: Large N.O.S. Lifters

Might as well get it all together at this late date. The Y block was introduced in '54, 239ci in Fords, 256? in Mercury, and some Ford pickups through 1956. 272 in and maybe 292 ,started in 55, and 312 started in 56, Lincoln and super duty trucks had a totally different engine, with displacemtnts of...
by Dave Sullivan
Sun Jan 15, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I don't mean to hoot my own horn - because I can't!
Replies: 18
Views: 1820

Re: I don't mean to hoot my own horn - because I can't!

While at rest, there shouldn't be a point gap..Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Mon Dec 26, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Power Unit
Replies: 19
Views: 2836

Re: Power Unit

RE: Power unit, the castings supporting the side mounts are a somewhat commontype of pillow block, not custom made for this job. Occasionally seen in old machinery.. Dave Sullivan
by Dave Sullivan
Tue Nov 01, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Crankshaft
Replies: 9
Views: 1287

Re: Crankshaft

Bill, you still got to grind it, though, right? Dave in Bellingham..
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Oct 27, 2022 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steel spoke wheels
Replies: 19
Views: 2549

Re: Steel spoke wheels

Sorry, did not read all of the above information, BUT, I beleive these wheels may have been on (concrete buggys), a two wheeled cart used in heavy construction, up to the fifties, check me out. Dave in Bellreingham, wa
by Dave Sullivan
Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 13
Views: 1836

Re: What is this?

I'd say the (Grey gizmo) is part of a line bore outfit.. Dave in Bellingham, WA
by Dave Sullivan
Fri Sep 30, 2022 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil Pan Sealing Nylon Washer Set Question
Replies: 7
Views: 995

Re: Oil Pan Sealing Nylon Washer Set Question

In my hunble opinion, Surf city Gene got it right, in 60 some years of assembling engines, the use of first GE silicone, and then, and way better, Right Stuff has made habitual leakers, dry. David Sullivan, Bellingham WA
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Jul 28, 2022 2:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: grain bed photos
Replies: 11
Views: 1758

Re: grain bed photos

A well known U.S. company, their trademark seen all over. I am not in wheat country, but let's hear it.. Dave in Bellingham.
by Dave Sullivan
Sun Jul 10, 2022 10:59 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coast to Coast, Part 3
Replies: 72
Views: 8859

Re: Coast to Coast, Part 3

A very excellent adventure, thenk you all, very much, Dave Sullivan, Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.
by Dave Sullivan
Wed May 25, 2022 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bore Spacing Model T & A
Replies: 5
Views: 1277

Re: Bore Spacing Model T & A

I got it at 4-1/4, 5-5/16, 4-1/4 Old blind guy with stanley tape, that close enough?

Dave in Bellingham, Wa.
by Dave Sullivan
Fri Apr 08, 2022 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How I mill Model T and A cyl heads
Replies: 7
Views: 2016

Re: How I mill Model T and A cyl heads

In the 1960's, I worked in a shop that had a Storm Headmaster, it had a bridge tool that made head setup way faster, maybe somebody else's tool, could set up a head, and machine it in fifteen minutes, easy. I remember, the biggest head it could do, was a 6/110 Detroit head, the boss was really impre...
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Mar 24, 2022 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Spring Retainer is this?
Replies: 1
Views: 736

Re: What Spring Retainer is this?

Looks like it's for Free Rotor valves, these used to be fairly common on industrial engines, takes two c- shaped keepers, and an inverted cup over the end of the valve only example I can think of is Fordson Major, but there's way more.. Dave in Bellingham, Wa
by Dave Sullivan
Mon Sep 20, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help needed in chasing 30 year old Ghosts
Replies: 69
Views: 7695

Re: Help needed in chasing 30 year old Ghosts

What's with the keeper on #4 intake, looks funny in the pic... Dave in Bellingham, WA
by Dave Sullivan
Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine noise from freshly rebuilt engine.
Replies: 50
Views: 4582

Re: Engine noise from freshly rebuilt engine.

Is gear lash of timing gears .006? Might not be a little much? 300 and 240 Ford sixes with metal gears are sometimes pretty noisy, mostly at idle, last forever anyway, had several.. Dave in Bellingham, WA
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2 piece valves
Replies: 12
Views: 2284

Re: 2 piece valves

Probably can check this quickly with a magnet, any good quality valve will have an non magnetic head, and usually a magnetic stem, just sayin.. Dave Sullivan in Bellingham Wa
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Aug 26, 2021 10:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2:1 or 2.5:1 differential
Replies: 16
Views: 2981

Re: 2:1 or 2.5:1 differential

Rob, probably Martin Gear, or another specialty shop could make a set, for not too astronomical a cost. Please keep the antique information coming. Thank you, Dave in Bellingham, WA
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Aug 12, 2021 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: History
Replies: 11
Views: 2383

Re: History

Really nice, Thank you.. Dave in Bellingham, wa
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Jul 08, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Montana's Virginia and Nevada Cities
Replies: 14
Views: 2452

Re: Montana's Virginia and Nevada Cities

Thank you very much for your responses, I too, would like to revisit this, and many other locations.. Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Wed Jul 07, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: TiltLok Steering Wheel
Replies: 7
Views: 1638

Re: TiltLok Steering Wheel

Might be early Model A.. Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Montana's Virginia and Nevada Cities
Replies: 14
Views: 2452

Re: Montana's Virginia and Nevada Cities

Around there, somewhere, is a one street town in a ravine, railroad track in the center of the street, if you're getting gas, the train has to stop. I was only there once, about 1955, I was twelve or thirteen, maybe. I saw that town in Popular Mechanics about that time, but don't remember the name, ...
by Dave Sullivan
Sat May 22, 2021 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stan Howe RIP
Replies: 95
Views: 13435

Re: Stan Howe RIP

More history gone, very sadly..Dave
by Dave Sullivan
Thu May 13, 2021 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Amazing T story from the PNW
Replies: 7
Views: 2174

Re: Amazing T story from the PNW

Very interesting! Send more... Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Sat May 08, 2021 10:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Loose outer bearing race front wheel
Replies: 12
Views: 2385

Re: Loose outer bearing race front wheel

I have used "Strawberry fit" lots of times with not as many punch marks as above, worked for me, Locktite 660 completes the repair, if you can get it. Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Fri Apr 30, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old business
Replies: 2
Views: 1722

Re: Old business

Thank you Chris.. Dave
by Dave Sullivan
Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old business
Replies: 2
Views: 1722

Old business

Where did the story of A.Y.Malcomson go by Rob go? How do I find it? Thank you, Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Sat Mar 20, 2021 11:05 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Inguinal hernia. Upcoming operation.
Replies: 31
Views: 5570

Re: Inguinal hernia

Jim, are you already fixed up? I did not read the entire column. About the last year, I had a lump in my groin, it wasn't very painful, but got bigger. I finally asked my Dr. about it, she said "Yes you have an Iguinal Hernia. I went to another Doctor, who a couple of my friends recommended, he said...
by Dave Sullivan
Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Autopolo with Model T Fords
Replies: 18
Views: 3376

Re: Autopolo with Model T Fords

I second..ds
by Dave Sullivan
Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1920s racer
Replies: 41
Views: 4768

Re: 1920s racer

Most definitely, LIKE! Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Buying/bringing a T from Canada T into the USA
Replies: 10
Views: 2364

Re: Buying/bringing a T from Canada T into the USA

I don't know about a Model T, but last year I bought farm supplies in Canada, and was able to go there and take delivery, hardly any different than normal. Dave Sullivan , Bellingham, WA
by Dave Sullivan
Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: C crank T block progress!
Replies: 22
Views: 3991

Re: C crank T block progress!

Thank you, sir, I've been pondering this for some time, thinking of using a dry clutch. Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: C crank T block progress!
Replies: 22
Views: 3991

Re: C crank T block progress!

Les, did you ever do any research into wet V dry flywheel housing? Seems like a lot of drag to me, but I've never noticed anybody addressing this question. Thank you, Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2 up 2 down line boring done!!
Replies: 28
Views: 5394

Re: 2 up 2 down line boring done!!

Thank you, Big2Bird, I had not seen these pictures. Where is this car now? From what I've read, it must be pretty impressive, even today. I, for one, am waiting to see the results of Mr.Shubert's work. Thank you, Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2 up 2 down line boring done!!
Replies: 28
Views: 5394

Re: 2 up 2 down line boring done!!

Les, did you do the ports similar to what Mr. Winfield did? I think we'd all like to see the rest of the story, if and when you have time. Thank you, Dave in Bellingham
by Dave Sullivan
Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How many of us ?
Replies: 29
Views: 7848

Re: How many of us ?

Neighbor gave me a Model T when I was about six years old. My old man was not too pleased. It sat there, and disappeared over a long period, mom's uncle got the coils, finally a junk man took the heavy iron, and the body stayed around untill I was through high school.

Dave in Bellingham, WA
by Dave Sullivan
Fri Mar 01, 2019 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford advertising from Winnipeg 1909-10-11
Replies: 6
Views: 3168

Re: Ford advertising from Winnipeg 1909-10-11

What do you suppose the U.S./ Canadian exchange rate was in those days? Dave in Bellingham,WA
by Dave Sullivan
Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Two guys, one speedster, 27 days, 6,948 miles
Replies: 20
Views: 10454

Re: Two guys, one speedster, 27 days, 6,948 miles

Hope to see you guys in action up close, Maybe this summer. Thank you, Dave in Bellingham,WA
by Dave Sullivan
Sat Jan 26, 2019 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: OT lathe question
Replies: 12
Views: 6234

Re: OT lathe question

My experience is, you can't hardly machine A36 steel smooth, made in China, or not. By far the most common steel "lying around". Dave in Bellingham,WA