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- Sat Mar 06, 2021 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How do I "correctly" tighten a new top?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 524
Re: How do I "correctly" tighten a new top?
Steve- do you have bow pads under the top fabric at the corners of your top bows? This is a really important key to helping you. The pads should have been included in the top kit. As others have mentioned, the way your top bows are showing thru the top fabric, it sure appears that there are no pads ...
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 2:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Axle script
- Replies: 5
- Views: 284
Re: Axle script
Looks like there may be a crack starting in the lower left end of the keyway.
- Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How do I "correctly" tighten a new top?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 524
Re: How do I "correctly" tighten a new top?
Steve- if that is a new top, I would go back to your top guy and have him fix it. A new top should not look like that.
- Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: License plate restoration
- Replies: 11
- Views: 503
Re: License plate restoration
Steve- I sent you a PM. Dan
- Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:50 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS-CAST ALUM FINNED 3 AND 4 DIP OIL SUMP CASTINGS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1010
Re: FS-CAST ALUM FINNED 3 AND 4 DIP OIL SUMP CASTINGS
Yes, the rear of the sump will clear a stock wishbone.
- Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS-CAST ALUM FINNED 3 AND 4 DIP OIL SUMP CASTINGS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1010
Re: FS-CAST ALUM FINNED 3 AND 4 DIP OIL SUMP CASTINGS
I still have a few of these available.
- Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Welding peddals
- Replies: 10
- Views: 530
Re: Welding peddals
Veeing out the joint to get good penetration is also a good idea, but I was referring to running the actual joint itself at a diagonal in the direction from the shaft end of the pedal shank to the pedal tip.
- Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Welding peddals
- Replies: 10
- Views: 530
Re: Welding peddals
Just to add- cut the spliced area at a diagonal rather than 90 degrees to the length of the pedal shank as it will give you a much stronger joint.
- Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:37 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Hot Air pipe for 23-24
- Replies: 3
- Views: 160
- Sat Feb 27, 2021 12:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: RIP- Bakersfield Swap Meet
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1381
RIP- Bakersfield Swap Meet
Just an update- We received a refund check today from the HCCA/KCMTFC for our space deposits for the Bakersfield Swap meet along with a short letter explaining that the decision has been made to "throw in the towel" regarding any future swap meets. So it looks like the nail is in the coffin. Persona...
- Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How to ream spindle bushings?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 545
Re: How to ream spindle bushings?
Dan- I don't think Sunnen offers a mandrel long enough and small enough to tandem hone the spindle bushings. The smallest diameter P20 mandrel long enough is for a 5/8" bore. Is there a smaller one that I'm not aware of? Hope so! For everyone- the tap method that Dan is showing is by far the easiest...
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Fishing out of season without a license!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 757
Re: Fishing out of season without a license!
ALLWAYS stuff rags between the drums and the pan wall when installing or removing band nuts and washers. Of course then you need to remember to remove the rags!
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Disc Brakes--Yes/No??
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1318
Re: Disc Brakes--Yes/No??
Regardless of your brake setup, a model T should always be driven as if it has no brakes. Trying to make a Model T into a modern car is a fools journey. Cars with aux transmissions always need extra brakes of some sort, and they need to be 100% functional. You pick what functional means.
- Thu Feb 18, 2021 12:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Disc Brakes--Yes/No??
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1318
Re: Disc Brakes--Yes/No??
Regardless of your brake setup, a model T should always be driven as if it has no brakes. Trying to make a Model T into a modern car is a fools journey.
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: hudco hogs head
- Replies: 11
- Views: 595
Re: hudco hogs head
Steve- you could go into business making these hogs heads! 

- Sat Feb 13, 2021 2:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: B210 oil pump
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1321
Re: B210 oil pump
Kevins comment regarding the bypass- the bypass valve is capable of bypassing the extra oil but the pump has no provision for adjusting the bypass pressure other than changing the spring force. The only way to do that is to shorten the factory spring to lower the preload or replace it with a spring ...
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 2:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1920s racer
- Replies: 41
- Views: 1535
Re: 1920s racer
Nice job! a few comments on your radius rod anchor points- the rear radius rod ends need to be in alignment with your u-joint ball where they attach to the frame in order to prevent binding when the rear end moves up and down. Same with your front- looks like you have two different anchor locations ...
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 1:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS Original Auto Theft System, wheel spike.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 364
Re: FS Original Auto Theft System, wheel spike.
And if you forget its on your wheel and you mounted it on the rear facing side , you will hear the scraping noise as it plows a furrow in your fender from the bottom side as you drive away!
- Sat Feb 13, 2021 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: stupid men
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2079
Re: stupid men
PT Barnum was right!
- Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: B210 oil pump
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1321
Re: B210 oil pump
Wondering how it would work at the slower rotation speed.
- Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: B210 oil pump
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1321
Re: B210 oil pump
Anyone ever run one of these at cam speed? Wondering how it would work at the slower rotation speed. It ran cam speed in the 210 engine so. . . .
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 1:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Snowmobiles
- Replies: 0
- Views: 163
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Making a Ruckstell spider
- Replies: 4
- Views: 449
Re: Making a Ruckstell spider
Cutoff wheel or grind, but keep it cool so you don't draw the hardness out of it. If it gets blue, its too hot.
- Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: 1926/27 block with no serial number crack
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1077
Re: 1926/27 block with no serial number crack
A crack in that location normally goes directly into or from the core plug hole, but only on the late blocks. Get it magnafluxed and you will know for sure. Squirt some laquer thinner in the water jacket thru the hole in the top of the block- if its a crack, the laquer thinner will seep thru the cra...
- Sun Jan 31, 2021 3:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: POSTAL ISSUES please read.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2112
Re: POSTAL ISSUES please read.
Just got word that some parts arrived at a customer's 15 days after shipping them 3 day USPS priority mail. At least they arrived!
- Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: speedster project update. Took the first ride yesterday :) :)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 831
Re: speedster project update. Took the first ride yesterday :) :)
Donnie- consider mounting a handle of some sort on the back of the drivers side seat. This will allow your passenger to reach behind with their left arm/hand and hold on to something solid. worth a try eh?
- Fri Jan 29, 2021 6:39 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Muncie T5 for 26 TT
- Replies: 6
- Views: 808
Re: Muncie T5 for 26 TT
Lower 2 Shafts? There are two shafts- the main counter shaft and the reverse idler shaft. I have some new shafts for the main countershaft if you are interested.
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Harden Valve Seats---1927 Engine
- Replies: 12
- Views: 788
Re: Harden Valve Seats---1927 Engine
It's ok- we can disagree on that!
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: First try with a Lock-n-Stitch repair
- Replies: 6
- Views: 647
Re: First try with a Lock-n-Stitch repair
Sorry- I was referring to the crack that runs from the center core plug under the water jacket and into the valve chamber. Not sure I ever worried about one from the center water passage to the head bolt hole. Yup- the cracks toward the manifold are common in all blocks.
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Who to Buy Disk Brakes From?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 958
Re: Who to Buy Disk Brakes From?
For those interested in the brake setup that Les mentioned above- contact me off forum for details.
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Harden Valve Seats---1927 Engine
- Replies: 12
- Views: 788
Re: Harden Valve Seats---1927 Engine
What Eric said. Even then, hard seats are not required- cast iron seats will be just fine.
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: First try with a Lock-n-Stitch repair
- Replies: 6
- Views: 647
Re: First try with a Lock-n-Stitch repair
Jerry- my experience has been that you almost always see the valve chamber crack in the 26-27 blocks and not the earlier ones. Anyone?
- Wed Jan 27, 2021 4:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: C crank T block progress!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1863
Re: C crank T block progress!
While there is no water around the intake port area, that is not the case with the exhaust ports. The can be opened up slightly but the port walls are not thick enough to open them up significantly.
- Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:27 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS SUNDAY SWAP MEET
- Replies: 6
- Views: 884
Re: FS SUNDAY SWAP MEET
Jeepster47- I have the remaining parts to complete the linkage if you are interested. Send me an e-mail thru the forum if so.
Dan
Dan
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Generator bolt pattern drawing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 798
Re: Generator bolt pattern drawing
Yes, and pre 1926 Model T's use 762 x 88.9 mm tyres!
- Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Ac linkage
- Replies: 7
- Views: 537
Re: Ac linkage
The original A-C setup was a rod from the brake pedal clamp to a guide bracket on the drive shaft tube and then a cable loop thru a pulley to each rear wheel brake arm. The pulley acted as an equalizer. The brake arm on the band had a clamp that the cable made a loop through.
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Improved Akron-Hed sanity check
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5398
Re: Improved Akron-Hed sanity check
Nah- I have a cam slave- I just pick up the phone and start talking, send a blank and get a box back. But looking at the resulting numbers that come back is of great interest.
"A mans got to know his limitations".
"A mans got to know his limitations".
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 1:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Improved Akron-Hed sanity check
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5398
Re: Improved Akron-Hed sanity check
Kevin- sent you an email thru the forum. Dan
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: wheel rim plated
- Replies: 20
- Views: 957
Re: wheel rim plated
You could also Powder Coat them silver. A friend recently informed me that Eastwood has a silver paint that is pretty durable and looks good so. . . . if ya can't locate the Sherwin Williams product, you can buy from Eastwood on line. My experience with hot dip galvanizing is that it is much heavier...
- Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: wheel rim plated
- Replies: 20
- Views: 957
Re: wheel rim plated
Clear zinc plating looks very nice and most any plating shop can do it. Sandblast the rims 1st for a uniform appearance. Plating is not subject to the large lot charges for galvanizing.
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: New Day Timer Question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1382
Re: New Day Timer Question
If the engine has a fiber timing gear, it might be that the cam nut is preventing the brush body from seating back against the shoulder on the cam. Look to see if the arm on the brush is hitting the end of the cam nut. If it is, you can narrow the arm width and allow the brush to move farther toward...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:53 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Show Me Your Drum Balancing Mandrels!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 729
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oily Rusty Paste in Cooling System
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1265
Re: Oily Rusty Paste in Cooling System
With the Zep, I would mix with hot water or simply fire it up with the cleaner in the system. Don't let the Zep sit on any paint or any aluminum parts- its on the caustic side. Not sure it would take a week to do its thing. Most any cleaner works better in a warm or hot solution.
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Mercury drop axle
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1004
Re: Mercury drop axle
If anyone has an extra laying in the corner, I would gladly consider discussing a change of ownership!
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oily Rusty Paste in Cooling System
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1265
Re: Oily Rusty Paste in Cooling System
I agree its probably old stop leak that just settled in the bottom of the cooling system. Personally, I would avoid the lacquer thinner solution. If you still have a sample of the crud, try dissolving it with some Zep Super Purple cleaner. Its avail at Home depot etc. Its a strong detergent with a v...
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Speedster project, another problem, update
- Replies: 14
- Views: 943
Re: Speedster project, another problem
Jacking up the rear end and put it in high gear as suggested and see if it runs ok. If it does, theres a pretty good chance that your triple gear bushings might be starting to seize on the shafts. Did you rebush the triple gears or fit the existing bushings to new pins? How much clearance did they h...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 7:00 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS NOS Schrader Universal Round valve stem nuts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 659
Re: FS NOS Schrader Universal Round valve stem nuts
Hi Gary- I'm guessing that the larger 525 stem was used at one point. Forgive my ignorance, but were the 525 stems threaded all the way to the end or just past where your rim nuts stop and the cap threads on? This discussion should probably get moved to the other forum to continue. Sorry for crashin...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:17 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS NOS Schrader Universal Round valve stem nuts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 659
Re: FS NOS Schrader Universal Round valve stem nuts
Mike- you are correct- the rim nuts that fit the 777 stems look like these.
- Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: T time
- Replies: 12
- Views: 776
Re: T time
Look at the racer picture- notice how far the pedals are from that fellows feet- the actual driver must have had 5' long legs!
- Sat Jan 09, 2021 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Sheet metal Piston Skirts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 448
Re: Sheet metal Piston Skirts
AFAIK, these were very late 1927 and were supplied by Ford- not aftermarket or replacement. The only complete set I know about was owned by Steve Coniff. Perhaps others can supply additional information, but they were supplied with the X cross-section rods with the built in oil scoop on the cap. The...
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Babbitt
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1353
Re: Babbitt
The two bottom ones- the XXXX Nickel ones are for sure- purchased my babbitt from them for years before they closed their plant in San Francisco.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What lube do you use on your Rajo or other overhead
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1036
Re: What lube do you use on your Rajo or other overhead
Tim- my guess is its up on Grizzley Peak.
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 4:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: #2
- Replies: 15
- Views: 996
Re: #2
Aftermarket accessory cowl vent door? Seems like a bad idea being right over the coil box, but. . . . .
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 4:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Oil Slingers- Yay or Nay?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 451
Re: Oil Slingers- Yay or Nay?
Here is what Dan is referring to. Also a different version of oil slingers that work quite well. Been using these for years and I moved away from simply using spools and bolts to insure good oil circulation for both the engine and transmission. The ring might be a belt and suspenders approach for th...
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Babbitt
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1353
Re: Babbitt
True Nickel Babbitt has never had any lead in it. Most knowledgeable shops only use Nickel Babbitt in engine bearings. Its not lead free because its politically correct. Just FYI
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:15 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Front and rear wood hubs. No longer available
- Replies: 5
- Views: 910
Re: Front and rear wood hubs
That's mean- can we see the race car?
- Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Babbitt
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1353
Re: Babbitt
George- if there is any concern regarding the authenticity of your bars, take one to a scrap metal dealer and ask them to shoot it with their XRF gun. Most scrap yards have them and should be willing to check a bar as a favor or for a small gratuity. I would imagine that most metal suppliers guard t...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 5:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: My cam gear status
- Replies: 10
- Views: 802
Re: My cam gear status
That's an early Cloyes gear- probably one of the higher quality fiber gears out there- not new by any means- . Probably has many miles left on it as long as the crank gear teeth are not worn out.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 2:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1265
Re: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
I think you may have the wrong hub- the set screw will fit in either hub.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Help identifying alum pistons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 322
Re: Help identifying alum pistons
Not Jahns- they never made a split skirt piston- T slot yes, split skirt-no. Those are pretty crude castings even by Jahns standards. Also the side reliefs are not typical of a Jahns. Hope that helps.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:31 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: early perch
- Replies: 9
- Views: 717
Re: early perch
Ya need to tell folks which side you need- left and right are different.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 11:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Flywheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 639
Re: Flywheels
At some point in that time period Ford changed over to a flywheel that had more machined surfaces than the earlier flywheels. The flywheels are 100% interchangeable. I suspect it was an effort to get more uniformity in the balance but . . . . just a guess. Someone else may know the exact timeframe o...
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:26 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1265
Re: Want to buy 26/7 Transmission Thrust washer.
Are you 100% certain that you have the correct clutch hub? There are two different ones and the set screw is not located in the same place on the early one compared to the later one.
- Mon Jan 04, 2021 6:31 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: FS 1927 T Roadster Rajo, Winfield, Ruckstell
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2979
Re: FS 1927 T Roadster Rajo, Winfield, Ruckstell
If ya buy it, please move the pressure regulator and re route the fuel line! Looks like a fun car!!
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: How can I know that my trailer's electric brakes are actually working?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 914
Re: How can I know that my trailer's electric brakes are actually working?
Steve- before you test the breakaway switch, there is a 12 volt lantern battery or gell cell that powers the breakaway circuit. When the switch activates, the battery supplies the full 12 volts to the brake magnets, setting the brakes on at 100%. The battery may be in a small box on the trailer tong...
- Sun Jan 03, 2021 12:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: FJ - Check your trailer wheel bearing races !
- Replies: 12
- Views: 820
Re: FJ - Check your trailer wheel bearing races !
While Jim has brought up the subject of trailer wheel bearings, its a really good idea to take the time to identify the bearing numbers for the inner and outer cups and cones and seal used on your trailer and buy one of each and keep them in the trailer or with you when you go on a trip. Finding bea...
- Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 948
Re: Help needed: Replacing rear wood wheel hubs.
In addition, you can heat the plate with a torch and get it pretty warm without charring the wood spokes. The heat will cause the ring to expand slightly. Also, once you have the plate hot, run a crayon around the id of the plate and let the melted paraffin migrate into the interface between the fla...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 3:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Dimensions Of These Ports?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 352
Re: Dimensions Of These Ports?
Just installed a set of these. Chamfering the edges of the outside diameter on both sides of the copper 1 piece gasket rings made installation easier as any variation in the distance between the ports on the block and the manifolds make it a bit difficult to get both aides to go together. It took th...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:47 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Engine oil fill extension SPECIAL PRICE !!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 580
Re: Engine oil fill extension SPECIAL PRICE !!
Don't let Original Smith see that fan belt!
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 11:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Crankshaft Balancing...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1825
Re: Crankshaft Balancing...
Hi Allan- you may be correct on that point, but I have never balanced a stripped flywheel that was anywhere near being in balance and not needing correction. My only point was that weighing the magnets for equal weight does not replace balancing the entire assembly. Thanks for pointing out something...
- Thu Dec 31, 2020 1:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Crankshaft Balancing...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1825
Re: Crankshaft Balancing...
John showed a picture above of a pretty standard flywheel mandrel. The flywheel is radially located on the mandrel by the cone as shown above. The cone angle is steep enough that it contacts the edge of the bore in the flywheel- not the chamfer on the bore. BUT, as Dennis asked above, it is always g...
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Crankshaft Balancing...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1825
Re: Crankshaft Balancing...
To add to all that, when you get all the magnets weighing the same, get it all assembled, you still have no guarantee that the assembly will be even close to being balanced, as most flywheels have some pretty significant factory balance holes in them from the original factory balancing that compensa...
- Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Crankshaft Balancing...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1825
Re: Crankshaft Balancing...
Crank separately, flywheel separately, trans drums separately. You can balance all your pieces EXCEPT the crank on that balancing stand because you can balance those pieces as a single plane rotor and a static balance will suffice. That is not the case for the crank- it needs to be dynamically balan...
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hot Air Pipe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 816
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:42 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Warford Low Gears For Sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 348
Re: Warford Low Gears For Sale
Layne Warford not Warford Warford.
- Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Shaving a t cylinder head
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1057
Re: Shaving a t cylinder head
Shaving a stock head will give you almost zero performance increase. Unless you nave the capability to do it yourself and have nothing better to do, consider spending the money on a good timer and properly rebuilt coils. If you really want to raise the compression, purchase one of the high compressi...
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 11:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Too busy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1223
Re: Too busy
Tony- keep the bucket and toilet brush. You will still need to wash the T, and the toilet brush can be used to clean between the spokes.
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Anyone ever seen a Miller T head ?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2684
Re: Anyone ever seen a Miller T head ?
If there is a concern regarding the name, call Steve Serr and discuss the issue with him. The appeal to me would be a head that duplicates the original appearance including the lettering.
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:28 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS-CAST ALUM FINNED 3 AND 4 DIP OIL SUMP CASTINGS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1010
Re: FS-CAST ALUM FINNED 3 AND 4 DIP OIL SUMP CASTINGS
Rich- e-mail sent. thank you. One casting sold, I have a few more if anyone is interested.
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS-CAST ALUM FINNED 3 AND 4 DIP OIL SUMP CASTINGS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1010
FS-CAST ALUM FINNED 3 AND 4 DIP OIL SUMP CASTINGS
THESE CASTINGS ARE 356 T6 ALUMINUM AND WILL FIT 3 AND 4 DIP OIL PANS DEPENDING ON HOW YOU DRILL THEM. On a 4 dip pan, the sump will only cover the 1st 3 dips. Provision inside to attach an oil baffle plate and there are thick side pads on each side for tapped holes for oil lines, or just use for ext...
- Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: chicago transmission and oil
- Replies: 1
- Views: 284
Re: chicago transmission and oil
I run 600W in mine, mostly because I have a 5 gallon pail of it, but 120 gear lube would work also. Fill it to about 1/2" below the fill hole on the side of the trans.
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: V W oil pump
- Replies: 6
- Views: 623
Re: V W oil pump
Rich- I have VW pumps/mounting brackets in stock, as well as the oil sump shown in the pictures below. You asked about an oil relief valve for the pump. The filter bracket shown in the picture with the sump has a built in adjustable relief valve. I have these available as well. I caution you regardi...
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 7:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS INTERESTING RUNNING / SIDE LIGHT SET
- Replies: 2
- Views: 438
Re: FS INTERESTING RUNNING / SIDE LIGHT SET
Mark- I'll take them. sending text now. Dan
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 12:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Window glass
- Replies: 13
- Views: 685
Re: Window glass
I have made Masonite templates for the glass guy to use. It also allows you to do a trial fit in your frame before glass gets cut.
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Safety Wire
- Replies: 3
- Views: 444
Re: Safety Wire
Safety wire the field coil bolts in pairs as well as the flywheel bolts- no need to wire all four together in either location. And yes, as Joe said- the unbalance from any symmetry issues with the flywheel bolt wire would be minimal at best.
- Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Crankshaft cleanup
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1120
Re: Crankshaft cleanup
Doubt those shavings are from the crankshaft- something else is producing that quantity of shavings.
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What day is Today - Did we forget?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1060
Re: What day is Today - Did we forget?
thank you for the reminder!
- Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Repairing a Broken Warford Case
- Replies: 12
- Views: 842
Re: Repairing a Broken Warford Case
You HAVE to bake out the oil- all of it and it does take patience. Back in the days of vapor degreasers and trichlor, it was much easier, as those do a pretty good job of pulling any oil out. Also, the newer tig machines with adjustable duty cycles help a lot as you can set the duty cycle to clean t...
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Lifter question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1403
Re: Lifter question
Not sure you are going to find a lash cap made to go on a 7/16 diameter valve stem. But depending on how worn the end of your lifter is, you could always use a lash cap in the conventional manner and put it on the valve stem.
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 2:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Hopefully not too silly engine bolt/nut question
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1625
Re: Hopefully not too silly engine bolt/nut question
Susanne- we make 1/2 x 5 and 1/2 x 7 Grade 8 + main bearing bolts with centerless ground shanks for use with our 1 1/2" tall heavy main caps. You can contact me at dmcgearsATyahooDOTcom if you would like more information. thanks, Dan
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 11:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Back in time.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1271
Re: Back in time.
I love the steering arm on that speedster!!! OMG! Thanks Tom- awesome pictures- hard to pick a favorite!
- Sat Dec 05, 2020 11:33 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Coils
- Replies: 10
- Views: 710
Re: Coils
Be aware that plastic case coils are generally junk.
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Foot Throttle.., Seeing how many would be interested.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 853
Re: Foot Throttle.., Seeing how many would be interested.
It will cost a fortune to ship them with that vise attached. 

- Sun Nov 29, 2020 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Enclosed trailer tie downs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 975
Re: Enclosed trailer tie downs
On Jim's setup it seems IF the tire slips on the floor of the trailer, the strap would then be loose. If the strap was thru the wheel and lined up with the center of the wheel and the tie down point, tire rotation would not let the strap loosen. Just an observation.
- Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model A Crank in a T Block - Request Info
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1087
Re: Model A Crank in a T Block - Request Info
Rich- sorry, I never answered your original question. Our '14 touring has had an A crank engine in it for over 20 years now. Stock Ford low head, New Day timer, originally an NH carb but it's had an MA Barrel Valve Winfield on it for about 15 years now, and most importantly, Coil Man coils. Engine i...
- Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: Model A Crank in a T Block - Request Info
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1087
Re: Model A Crank in a T Block - Request Info
Most likely those are 292 Cu In Ford pistons. If so, you will probably find that the rods have been cut and welded to shorten them. Not ideal in my mind, as welded rods make me nervous.
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is your preferred parts cleaner?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1498
Re: What is your preferred parts cleaner?
Yup- gas is probably the worst choice for a variety of reasons.
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum (started 2019)
- Topic: What is your preferred parts cleaner?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 1498
Re: What is your preferred parts cleaner?
The Tractor Supply parts washer solvent/cleaner works pretty well- even here in California. Its pretty low VOC wise as it does not evaporate like mineral spirits, but mineral spirits is getting hard to obtain here. Forget "paint thinner" here in Ca- it's some ammonia/water based crap that is a waste...
- Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:44 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB- Winfield Model M Carb. Float Bowl Cover
- Replies: 6
- Views: 520
Re: WTB- Winfield Model M Carb. Float Bowl Cover
Oh well- Kevin's cover is lost, so hopefully someone else has one on a broken carb or in their parts drawer. Thanks, Dan
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:16 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB- Winfield Model M Carb. Float Bowl Cover
- Replies: 6
- Views: 520
Re: WTB- Winfield Model M Carb. Float Bowl Cover
Thanks Kevin!