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Dan McEachern

Russ Potter had done them in the past, but stopped when they were all going to Montana to get rebuilt. Jim Potter might do them again as he has taken over for his dad rebuilding T carburetors.

Dan McEachern

Looking for a set of the clamps that hold the front top bow of an open car to the windshield posts. These were also used on '28'-29 Model A tops.
The bolt into the front corners of the top bow where it fits over the windshield.
Please send e-mail or PM. thanks! dmcgearsATyahooDOTcom.

Dan McEachern

Allen is correct on the ABDC. Eric is correct on the ATDC valve event. Kevin does have cams available. Best to contact him at the above #.

Dan McEachern

There is s slight typo in Kevin's timing tag that makes the timing events a little hard to read and might be somewhat confusing:

The red circled line should probably not be there for the intake timing event:

a minor point, but..............

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Many hack fenders never had the Ford mounting brackets mounted or included. Probably due to the fact noted above that they tend to be a bit narrower than a Ford fender. The pictures below show how a fender without the Ford style eye-bolt bracket could be mounted. The mounting bracket below is on a c...

Dan McEachern

One great feature of a 4 valve is you can install them on a car without having to cut or modify the firewall. Just something to consider.....

Dan McEachern

Larry- these Delco distributors are designed to run at crank speed. There are 2:1 reduction gear sets in the unit to run both rotors and the point cam at camshaft speed. Hope this clarifies your concern.

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Check the hardness of the ring gear with a file. A ring gear should not be so hard that you cannot file the edge of a tooth. Those look like brittle failures, which a hard gear might cause. Just something to easily check.

Dan McEachern

Check the hardness of the ring gear with a file. A ring gear should not be so hard that you cannot file the edge of a tooth. Those look like brittle failures, which a hard gear might cause. Just something to easily check.

Dan McEachern

Pretty sure it is referred to as 1/8 Oval.

Dan McEachern

You may find that the rocker stands are not Frontenac, as all models of Frontenac heads used a single bolt to hold the rocker stands to the head. B and BB Rajo heads utilized a two bolt rocker stand that may well fit the rocker stands you show above. Just something to be aware of. Redrilling the top...

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Martynn- the one I posted the picture of was a front bearing. The non-modified end has a large radius on the bore on one end as do the later front bearings. This radius was necessary to allow clearance for the radius on the front cam journal adjacent to the flange. Too bad the one I have has been mo...

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I will try to dig out an example of the style that John refers to above. On Edit- here are a few pictures of the true early cam bearing. This bearing has had the rear side ground off at some point (on the left in the pictures) so it appears shorter with the notch removed. This is the only example I ...

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I will try to dig out an example of the style that John refers to above.

Dan McEachern

As far as a method to equalize the pull on a cable setup, an early Ford V-8 brake equalizer works very well. These are available from multiple sources but here is a link to one from CW Moss: https://cwmoss.com/products/hand-brake-cable-equalizer?currency=USD&variant=8355629891627&utm_medium=cpc&utm_...

Dan McEachern

The "early" front cam shaft bearings have a notch on the rearward facing end. This notch was to provide clearance on the top side of the bearing for the #1 exhaust lifter. The earlier cams had a narrower front lobe than later camshafts. The notch was troublesome because the rear face, being interrup...

Dan McEachern

Run the composite gasket- sealing a solid copper head gasket on a T motor is problematic due to the lack of sufficient head bolts to develop sufficient clamp pressure. The composite gaskets are pretty much trouble free. Coating them with white grease before installation works well. Spraying them wit...

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The generator gear should be a snug, sliding fit on the generator shaft. If the gear is wobbling or lose on the shaft, something is not correct- either the gear bore is incorrect or the generator shaft is worn. Is this an original gear or a reproduction? If you have an original gear, you might try i...

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Others have done the same thing using RTV and it seems to work- probably not necessary to plug the valve chamber drain holes- just put some duct tape around the throttle rod to seal up the hole on both sides . A shop vac is not going to even know those small holes are there in the big picture.

Dan McEachern

These heads work great with the Egge high dome pistons.

Dan McEachern

me thinks ya need to hear a Gallivan.....................

Dan McEachern

Here is what factory Roof rocker arms and stands look like for the twin intake cylinder head. The single port head had the rocker stands cast into the top of the head and were not removeable.

Dan McEachern

It uses a regular Fronty or Rajo 8 valve overhead head gasket. Roof made two versions of the 8 valve head and they both use the same generic head gasket.

Dan McEachern

Check the radiator- is it an old original?? Most likely the head is not the problem but an old radiator that can't transfer heat from the tubes to the fins properly.

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Bryan- e-mail sent.

Dan

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John- your equalizer assembly was made by me for use with my small drum AC brakes that I reproduced for many years. Just don't want folks to get confused with original versus reproduction parts. Dan

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Checked today- the MODEL N cover screw spacing on the two screws closest to the throttle body measures 2 7/8" where the Model M covers screws are spaced 2 3/4" apart. Side by side, the two are noticeably different.
M on Left N on Right

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Pretty sure the Model N cover is larger than the Model M cover. Just went thru this with Rene. The Model M covers are 2 3/4" across the wider mounting screw spacing. This cover is wider than that. Just FYI. Tied to call Winfield, but one answered...............

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A 3/4" pipe tap is the perfect size to screw into the old driveshaft bushing. With the tap in place, its an easy job to use any stiff rod to drive the tap and old bushing out of the driveshaft tube- no special tools required.

Dan McEachern

Mark- I have the drive nuts for Matco crossdrives if you need one in the future.
Dan

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To clarify for everyone- the reproduction brakes made by Jack Sutherland (prior to the version currently being manufactured ) were supplied with a one piece cast iron brake drum that incorporated an integral small brake drum in a single casting along with the larger diameter drum. This was Jack's wa...

Dan McEachern

as above,the expander will be ok but check the end gap on both rails. Did you also check the gap on the top two rings? Top two need about .018 gap. About .012 on the oil minimum.

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Rocky Mountain Machine Co.
15931 Lake Mist Dr.
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Phone 303-905-4605

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Terry- PM sent.

Dan McEachern

Trans is definitely not a Warford. Probably adapted from some other car make.

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Bob- I'll take the post mount. Please PM your PP acct and a total for
USPS or ? to 94501 and I'll get you paid. thanks, Dan

Dan McEachern

Unless you rebore the housing you will not be able to use that seal that is .062 larger. Here is a seal from Zoro that would work based on your dims: https://www.zoro.com/dds-shaft-seal-tc-1062in-id-nitrile-rubber-in2698381635tc/i/G100473916/ here are two on ebay that will work as well: https://www....

Dan McEachern

Sacramento Vintage has some that use a single large hole. Not sure if they have any of the flange mount style.

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Mark- PM sent. Dan

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This is a timely subject that was discussed by members on a tour last weekend. Who can comment on what combination of draglinks etc contribute to T steering going "over center" when the wheels are near full lock? None of us considered that the longer pin in the sterring gear case on later cars was a...

Dan McEachern

Just my experience- I only use dry mag with powder for castings- heads, blocks, trans drums etc. Always wet mag for steel parts like spindles, axles, crankshafts and conn rods. Not sure what industry practice is, just what has always worked for me. And for Jeffrey's question below, yes there are blo...

Dan McEachern

There several different size seals with 1.062 inside diameter but different outside diameters and widths. You really need to know who made your hubs and what size they used.

Dan McEachern

Hang 'em on a string and tap them with a hammer..............

Dan McEachern

there was some repro junk out there in years past do be cautious!

Dan McEachern

Charlie Yap had an article on the Nissan distributors in one of the Secrets of Speed Mags several years ago. You might contact him and get a copy of that edition. Not sure if the electronic module in those will operate correctly on 6 volts though! Quite possibly that might be an issue to be aware of.

Dan McEachern

Might check with Chaffins- Glen had some NOS handles for sale several years ago.

Dan McEachern

If you are getting detonation, back off on your spark advance. Your .25 clearance should be plenty. How much total advance are you running now? If much more than about 25 degree,s timing might well be your problem.

Dan McEachern

There goes the shop space................... suppose it was going to happen at some point.

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Drum Roll......................!! Congratulations!!

Dan McEachern

Nathan- just FYI, I have replied to your e-mail. Dan

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"It failed after a number of miles ". The $$S solution for Buicks and Reo's was always a new billet crank from Molex or one of the other crankshaft companies, but ..............

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Dan McEachern

Reach in and attempt to move each triple gear around and see if there is excessive slop of if you are able to move/rotate the gear from side to side (not rotate on the pin) or move it radially toward the outside of the flywheel. Check each one- its possible as John mentioned above that one of the tr...

Dan McEachern

Same paint as your chassis or wheels. Just don't paint or prime the outside friction surface. They should not get so hot that more than the OD gets warm enough to damage the paint.

Dan McEachern

Joe Morris was well known in HCCA circles for his knowledge and expertise of one and two cylinder Reo automobiles and rebuilding of the engines. The T cranks he made were because Joe had been fairly successful making Reo crankshafts in pieces and welding them together. Several of the T cranks failed...

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here you go.......

Dan McEachern

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but these rims were a one year (1919) deal. Then Ford went to the rims with integral lugs. These rims are also used on Buffalo Disc wheels, but with a heavy retainer ring that went around the entire rim and the retainer ring was held in place with 4 lug bolts. Just F...

Dan McEachern

Suggest you contact one of the coil folks listed on the forum suppliers page. Best to send them off and have them adjusted/ rebuilt for best results.

https://www.mtfca.com/model-t-ford-suppliers/

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Regarding your cooling experience when going in reverse, remember a '14 hood has no louvers to help with air flow, and that may well be why you heated up a bit. If you have engine pans, they add to the issue. In reverse, your fan is actually reducing the air flow - Try popping the hood off and setti...

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just saw this on FB.............

https://www.facebook.com/reel/4062874297318088

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Look like flathead Ford press on gears. Post the m over on the Ford Barn.

Dan McEachern

Pretty standard woven brake lining. If its old enough it may well contain that stuff that starts with an "A" and ends with an "s". Still the best regardless!

Dan McEachern

"A good friend in USA who has helped me out for many years is also looking for one if anyone else has one for sale or just the rear cover plate and gear. Any help appreciated."

Mark- I have the gears for these in stock, just FYI.

Dan McEachern

I have a '10 block (10,XXX serial number) here that has straight lifter guides in it (no shoulder), but they are cast iron, not brass or bronze. Just throwing that out there. It appears the lifter guides do not have a shoulder on them to locate them in the block from what i can tell on this later bl...

Dan McEachern

Be aware there are ring gears out there wit the original #14-24 threads and also i believe 1/4-24 threads. This came about around 10 years ago due to some supplier mix up so make sure you use the correct screws. Snyders has screws with both threads available in their catalog as do most other parts s...

Dan McEachern

Perhaps bore the collar out slightly to make room for a thin bushing? Yes, the collars are hardened for wear resistance. I believe the tail shafts may have been carburized- hard on the outside with a soft core. I know the OD near the square can be quite tough. The square bore is hard where the u joi...

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Kim- so it appears the tappet guide was pressed into the block from the cam side and not the valve side?? Was there a machined spotface on the bottom side of the block lifter bore to locate the tappet guide? It would appear so, but just wondering.......

Dan McEachern

I second Tom's recommendation- just placed an order with them for a project. Shipping is more than reasonable, and very quick. Web site is easy to use, and parts arrived in a few days. If you need era correct covering, you can always slip a length of cotton loom over the modern cable and wrap the en...

Dan McEachern

The 9/16 thread for the nose, or the 15/16 thread for the cam gear? Have you considered a 3 corner file to repair the thread? or a thread file?

Dan McEachern

Most likely not a Ford top. Notice the wood formed bows go all the way around the curved portion of the top to the straight top sockets. All Ford square top sockets produced after the oval sockets incorporated the curved section as part of the metal socket,and not part of the curved wood top bow. Th...

Dan McEachern

For those of you who are unaware, Ivan is also the go to guy for the SCVMTFCA Endurance Run route selection. The route this year was a perfect blend of wonderful scenery, great roads and just the right amount of difficulty. The steep 180 degree hairpins challenge even the best drivers, the winding d...

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Pretty sure that Larry's "cranking" is provided by his arm and not an electric starter motor. His arm must be the 12 volt version.......

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A few more pictures posted on the HCCA facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=102 ... 2708472481

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I've converted well over 100 sets of triple gears to my needle bearing setup and as part of that service, I balance the triple gears. It is not uncommon for the early three piece triple gears to have a 20 or more gram difference in weight between the gears in a set. Take that unbalance and spin it a...

Dan McEachern

Kevin, you would be pleased- all the 1st 2nd and 3rd place cars were running Buffalo Wire Wheels!

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Remember to leave the fan belt loose- no need to tighten it like a modern car.

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I'm not sure what your end goal is for a reverse eye spring, but I'' assume its for some sort of speedster project. Be aware that simply reversing only the eyes on a spring may not give you the amount of lowering you want. Most springs for a lowered car also involve some amount of dearching as well....

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The front of the top appears to be about 1½" too high. The front flap should extend over the front of the upper windshield frame and the rear flap should hang behind the frame. This will keep air from coming over the top frame. Your rear curtain may have shrunk a bit making it difficult to get the f...

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What year or style of windshield? it makes a difference. Top with straps to the windshield or top w/clamps to the windshield posts, or?

Dan McEachern

You can contact me via PM or e-mail thru the forum if you have a problem finding an advanced bronze gear. Dan

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Cam / crank ratio is 2:1. Yes your math is correct, but cam timing is reported and discussed in crank degrees, not cam degrees, so 1 cam degree is equal to 2 crank degrees. If the crank moves 1 degree, the cam moves half that amount.

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Yes, a T cam must be shortened slightly when modifying it for driving my pump setup. Not a big deal when adding the drive slot. Yes, you have a T cam there.

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Aftermarket hot rod front spring perches.

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Just FYI, Summit Racing has One Shot available in their catalog. Not inexpensive though!! Suppose nothing is these days- just glad to be able to get it!

Dan McEachern

Muriatic acid is not worth the effort or the hassle. You have to be careful to neutralize it after and storing the stuff anywhere in a closed building (even in a tightly closed container) will wreak havoc on any bare metalic parts or surfaces- AKA rust or corrode them. Just a heads up.

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Steve- double check that. I thought the cut off line was the Mississippi River going east.

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Call Berts in Denver.

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Also, consider putting a tracking device in your trailer. Take a look at this one- we have several. Very happy with them.

https://trak-4.com/

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These pumps use an internal relief valve that returns the bypass oil to the inlet of the pump- there is no separate bypass line.

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McMaster-Carr carries it in various thicknesses, but it's not cheap!! Might try an electric motor shop.........

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That is certainly a Joe Morris crank or one made to his design. Joes 1st made cranks for 2 cylinder Reo engines and then expanded the idea to a model T crank. After Joe stopped making them, a few were made by the fellow that worked with Joe. More than a few were made with almost no fillet in the rea...

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OOPS!! duplicate posting.

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Keith- just remember that pump is running at 1/3 over crank speed, so it can develop a lot of flow and the pressure that goes along with it. Those pumps run at cam speed in the original engine. The extra speed is not a problem, just be aware, and follow Kevin's advice.

Dan McEachern

Pancakes, ham, weenies, good friends and Model T's........... what more could a person need on a warm sunny Saturday morning under blue skies. ? ?

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The nice thing about Larry's touring is you can throw your car cover in his back seat, have him haul it around all day on a tour, park next to him that night, and simply lift your cover out without having to trudge all the way to your room to get it!!! thanks Larry...............

Dan McEachern

yes, everything will fit the same as the earlier parts.

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The part of the story that is missing above, is that the kids have been putting their money in a jar to help pay for the trip also. Not a lot in the big picture, but they were doing their part for the family only to find out they get zip for their efforts .............

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Kim- if you want Firestones, get the Coker stock number from their website, go to Summit Racing and search that number- the tires should come up.
Summit has free shipping on orders over $100.00 Try it................Dan

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