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by katjack78
Fri Aug 26, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Opinion: Brake apostacy
Replies: 44
Views: 4258

Re: Opinion: Brake apostacy

My father always referred to model T brakes as "Push and Pray"!
by katjack78
Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB/WTT Dayton #10 Dental Drive Wheels/Hubs/Nuts
Replies: 2
Views: 1249

Re: WTB/WTT Dayton #10 Dental Drive Wheels/Hubs/Nuts

Dave.....i have a number of miscellaneous Dayton hubs and wheels. I looked at the Dayton hubs for a size marker, aka #10, and did not see any, only what I assume is a part number. Anyhow, I have four hubs that measure 6-inches across the diameter at widest point that includes the dental teeth. I hav...
by katjack78
Mon May 10, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Luray question
Replies: 17
Views: 3492

Re: Luray question

Diesel fuel is available along the I81 corridor in Carlisle / Harrisburg PA area, which is warehouse / distribution central heaven. However prices range from $3.19 to $3.49 per gallon. I plan to attend Luray and will leave PA with a full tank (diesel). It is about 150 miles to the flea market from m...
by katjack78
Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Emergency brakes converted to service brakes
Replies: 21
Views: 6497

Re: Emergency brakes converted to service brakes

Bruce.....I thank you for taking the time and effort to share your rear brake upgrade. Your results look very carefully executed. Certainly has to provide a marked improvement to the standard "push and pray" Ford foot brake......Regards, John
by katjack78
Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: We lost another one
Replies: 28
Views: 8970

Re: We lost another one

While I did not personally know Herm, I followed all his posts and respected his experienced opinions. This will be a great loss to our hobby community. My condolences to his family.....John Jackson
by katjack78
Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Speedster engine rear main sealing (Non T trans)
Replies: 12
Views: 4716

Re: Speedster engine rear main sealing (Non T trans)

Dan.....I thank you very much for posting your photos on dry clutch conversion. There are of great help......John
by katjack78
Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My Model T Friend Dies.
Replies: 9
Views: 4434

Re: My Model T Friend Dies.

Bob,
So sorry for the loss of your dear friend. It is very obvious he meant a lot to you by your dedication to drive your model T to his funeral during a snow storm as a sign of great friendship. I am sure your friend would have greatly appreciated your loyalty.......Regards, John
by katjack78
Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help on this mystery cylinder
Replies: 9
Views: 4031

Re: Need help on this mystery cylinder

https://www.facebook.com/ucfmachineshop ... =1&theater

Mark........I have used UCF machine shop in Carlisle, PA with excellent results. The shop foreman is Mike McCommon........Regards, John Jackson
by katjack78
Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: McLaren Wires and Universal T Drivers --- Years of Tire Trouble
Replies: 41
Views: 12285

Re: McLaren Wires and Universal T Drivers --- Years of Tire Trouble

One thing I noticed that will cause the problem you are having is the use of rubber stems. I believe you can eliminate your cut stems by changing to metal stem tubes with bridge washers, locking nuts, dust covers. I run Firestone (black) tires with metal stem tubes on 30x3-1/2 Buffalo wheels using 6...
by katjack78
Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Replies: 32
Views: 11159

Re: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting

Herm.....I want to personally thank you for taking the time to document and share your techniques for transmission rebuilding. It is greatly appreciated.......John Jackson
by katjack78
Mon Mar 11, 2019 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Virginia State Inspection
Replies: 32
Views: 13030

Re: Virginia State Inspection

Good 'ole Virginia, the communist state as the truckers refer to it. I too used to live in Virginia until I went off to college in 1968. I guess the cop would prefer you replace the Plexiglas with original plate glass like it originally had back in the day? Do you have a windshield wiper? I know whe...