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Bruce Compton

I'm away on a short trip, back on Monday.

Bruce Compton

Thanks Keith.

Bruce Compton

I need a speedometer swivel for my 1914, pretty sure it's a number 1913 ,2 1/2 to 1 and right hand drive. Thanks , Bruce

Bruce Compton

Holley G and aluminum intake are sold. Thanks MFTCA.

Bruce Compton

Thanks Russ. What's the trick to replace the hair spring?? Bruce

Bruce Compton

Can you actually replace the hair spring? I have two 1913 Stewarts, one with a perfect hair spring and terrible drum while the other has a messed up spring but nearly perfect drum.

Bruce Compton

Hi Eric, yes, I do the OF's.

Bruce Compton

Still available.............

Bruce Compton

John, the main improvement is in the float design, very much like a Model A. They also have finer but more complicated mixture adjustments. Being aluminum, they are not as pretty as an OF but probably run a tad better and don't leak. After all, the RF was Stromberg's "improved" version over the OF. ...

Bruce Compton

Hey John, I have one rebuilt RF left but it's on my car. If I find another Stromberg or Wheeler-Schebler, I might sell the RF.

Bruce Compton

C/P set is sold. Thanks MFTCA

Bruce Compton

All three Stromberg OF's are sold pending payment. Thanks MFTCA

Bruce Compton

Sorry for my mistake. The Ford script pinion that is stamped "10" is actually an 11 tooth pinion. Set is still for sale but reduced to $225.00 including shipping. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Set of 4 plugs in pic #2 are sold.

Bruce Compton

Very nice used 4:1 gear set, 40 tooth crown and 10 tooth pinion. No wear showing and no chips on either part. See pics. Asking $325.00 for the set including shipping.

Bruce Compton

I have 23 used but very serviceable Champion plugs. Will sell in separate lots or as a package of 23. Asking $15.00 per plug including shipping (if you buy 4 or more plugs) See the pics.

Bruce Compton

The Stromberg RF is sold pending payment. Thanks MTFCA.

Bruce Compton

I suggest you do some quick research on the MTFCA forum, especially the posts from the late Stan Howe. His posts were the thing that got me hooked on Strombergs, as everything he stated was genuine, and from years of experience. Actually I've discovered that the Wheeler-Scheblers are every bit as go...

Bruce Compton

Restored Holley G, asking $225.00 and a very nice high-flow aluminum intake manifold, asking $120.00 , both including shipping to Cont. USA and Canada

Bruce Compton

I have a restored and engine tested Stromberg RF and LF carb. The RF is almost new and was Stromberg's improvement over the OF. I'm asking $475.00 for the RF and $275.00 for the LF, both including shipping to the Cont.USA or Canada.

Bruce Compton

Unfortunately it appears that after 35 years of attending the world's best ever car event,I won't be going to Hershey this year. I'll be offering most of my stock here for the next while and am starting with my restored and engine tested Stromberg OF carbs. I have three ready to go, all with new gas...

Bruce Compton

Looks like all three are spoken for. Bruce

Bruce Compton

I have three rebuilt NH carbs, both long and short arms. No straight throughs . Your choice at $165.00 each , no core required, and price includes shipping To cont. USA and Canada.

Bruce Compton

Freshly rebuilt and engine tested Stromberg OF carburetor. Ultrasound cleaned and glass beaded, new stainless main needle, throttle shaft rebushed, pressure tested original float, added fuel level sight plug, and ran on my engine for final adjustment, ready to go. Asking $600.00 including shipping f...

Bruce Compton

Still available. Also have two more Stromberg OF's totally restored and tested and ready to go.

Bruce Compton

Both 1913 speedometers are sold. Thanks MTFCA.

Bruce Compton

WOW, very very nice Hank. Glad you're keeping busy.....lol

Bruce Compton

Got it Pat.

Bruce Compton

This particular speedometer is sold, but I have it's twin that is also for sale.

Bruce Compton

Patrick; Email sent

Bruce Compton

I can check it in some very hot water and no it doesn't include shipping to NZ.

Bruce Compton

Ken, email sent. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Very nice brass dog-bone with moto-meter. Asking $150.00 including shipping.

Bruce Compton

NOS script pinion gear, 11 tooth. Asking $120.00 including shipping

Bruce Compton

Very nice '13 Stewart speedo. Turns smooth and free and the odometer reset works perfectly. Asking $200.00 including shipping.

Bruce Compton

Two rebuilt NH's one short arm and one long arm. Ultra sound cleaned and glass beaded with pressure tested original floats and throttle shaft bushings as required. Asking $225.00 each including shipping.

Bruce Compton

I have three rebuilt carbs. Both of the Strombergs were also engine tested. The Holley G is correct for a '15-'16 and has a new float and throttle shaft bushings. The Stromberg LF has a new fuel level shaft/needle, pressure tested float, new throttle shaft bushings, a fuel level sight plug, and it r...

Bruce Compton

Yes, I have one. Message sent to Frank.

Bruce Compton

Second one is sold, but I have two more almost ready for testing,

Bruce Compton

Still have one available and another one almost ready.

Bruce Compton

The U&J is spoken for. Thanks MTFCA.

Bruce Compton

One OF is spoken for.

Bruce Compton

Rick, I sent an email back to you. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Hi Robert, yes there is one available. Bruce

Bruce Compton

I have two Stromberg OF carbs, both totally rebuilt, engine tested and adjusted. As you can see, one is still on my '14 "test bed" and the other has already been run and adjusted. Asking $600.00 each including shipping to cont. USA or Canada

Bruce Compton

Rebuilt, and engine tested U&J carb with the correct manifold. This is the ultimate set-up for any T, easy to adjust, and provides the most power over all other aftermarket carbs (check out the late Stan Howe's posts). It has had the standard milling operation to accept a Holley G bowl and this one ...

Bruce Compton

I saw a set at Hershey on set-up day but they were soon gone. I love mine once I solved the tire slip issue.

Bruce Compton

So very sorry to hear this Brian. My sincere condolences to you, Jim and the rest of the Potter family.

Bruce Compton

Thanks Allan; Yes, they are the same and yes, I'll buy them. Send me a PM or email. Thanks again : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Anyone out there with a spare Stromberg OF float (actually 99% of the brass Strombergs use the same float). I could sure use one, or two. Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Looks like my coil box is the culprit that can't handle the higher voltage,.... or the spark plug gaps which were not identical. I put everything back to original (New Day timer) and it runs perfect again on battery and magneto so I'll be selling the Tru-Fire set-up if anyone is interested.

Bruce Compton

I installed my new Tru Fire system today and have constant backfiring through the carb when trying to crank the car (1914). I had to re-set the timing as it was way too far advanced from the setting with my New Day timer. Once it starts it runs fine and gives repeated free starts, but still backfire...

Bruce Compton

I've made a few of these by melting a drop of solder on a heavy piece of steel and flattening it out with a hammer. Then I drill an appropriate hole in the flattened lead disc and trim the outside to fit. The thickness is critical as this tiny gasket must compress to seal exactly at the same time as...

Bruce Compton

I've put brake lights on all 9 Model T's I've owned and every one had a 1949-54 Chevrolet mechanical switch. They are easy to make a mount for and have a long bendable arm that makes them easy to operate from the brake pedal.

Bruce Compton

Here is a pic of the Stromberg RF

Bruce Compton

The OF and RF are two distinctly different carbs. The RF was Stromberg's improved version of the OF and looked very little like an OF. It's all aluminum and has a float system similar to a Model A carb. Unfortunately the brass idle jet seems to weld itself to the aluminum body and very few are remov...

Bruce Compton

Is anyone reproducing the idle jet for a Stromberg RF carburetor?

Bruce Compton

Everything is the same except that all straight through carbs came with the longer throttle and choke arms that can be replaced by the shorter ones if you want to use it on a later T ('24-'27). Both float bowls interchange as well.

Bruce Compton

Good for you Rich. I couldn't find Joe at home all week. Call me about the carb stuff. Bruce

Bruce Compton

I've been messin' with T's and other old Fords all my life and have rebuilt several dozens of motors from Model T's to FE's over the years. That being said, I simply don't understand how a "high volume" intake can make any performance improvement if the inlet (carburetor) and outlet (intake port/val...

Bruce Compton

Sent another PM. Bruce

Bruce Compton

PM sent to Frank.

Bruce Compton

George, I'll buy it if it's still available. I have a U&J that needs a manifold. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Email sent with info. Thanks Rodger.

Bruce Compton

I'll give you $100.00 for the pair plus shipping..Bruce

Bruce Compton

Jeff, call me (I PM'd you). Been there,done that, and have lots of information. Bruce

Bruce Compton

I need just the base for a '14. PM me for availability and price. Bruce

Bruce Compton

Thanks for all the great comments and advice. I'm trying to buy the E-Timer on the swap site.

Bruce Compton

James, I'm interested. Does it have the spacer mentioned and the wiring diagram with it? Bruce

Bruce Compton

I'm considering installing either an I or E timer on my crank-start '14. Any comments or advice would be appreciated. Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Hope you got them Brian..I was about to phone you.

Bruce Compton

If Jeff is correct, you can just reverse the placement of the axle. Remove the two steering arms, the wishbone, the spring to frame clamp(s) and turn the whole axle 180 deg. Trying to remove and reverse the perches is difficult to impossible. I've seen this situation before......on a National show w...

Bruce Compton

Congrats Ron. You have a great reputation so I'm not surprised at your success.

Bruce Compton

I just bought some "no-slip" tape like you put on the edge of steps. I cut two 3/8" wide strips and stuck them on the inside of the rim near the clincher area. This seemed a lot less messier than paint. Time will tell.....

Bruce Compton

yep...sorry

Bruce Compton

I'm going to try self adhesive abrasive tape 3/8" wide strips on the inside "clincher" edges of the rim. It's the tape you see on step edges to prevent slipping.

Bruce Compton

Just about didn't make it home from a cruise night with the valves on both rear tires bent over a 60 deg. I have brand new McLaren wires with brand new Firestones inflated to 60 PSI. What can I do the keep this from happening again short of running small screws through the rim side into the clincher...

Bruce Compton

Mark, I have several mag bulbs , but none with the dimple in the glass kike you need. Sorry, Bruce

Bruce Compton

I'm concerned about my new Mclaren wheel nuts coming loose as there is no taper or no lock washer. Anyone with experience with these wheels?

Bruce Compton

When applying power to a properly working generator which direction should the gear turn....looking at the gear?

Bruce Compton

I think I have some Mark. Will do some digging tomorrow. Bruce

Bruce Compton

I have a '14 T with a recently rebuilt motor (bought this way) and now I'm thinking of installing a starter. I already have the later (1920) hogshead with lettered pedals and a new starter but I don't know if the motor has the ring gear installed. Is there any way of seeing or feeling to tell if the...

Bruce Compton

Can the stock 40 tooth Ford crown gear be used in a Ruckstell rear end or is a special recessed 40 tooth gear required. I have a NOS 11 tooth Ford pinion to go with it.

Bruce Compton

Yes Terry, I had a Z head that blew the gasket at the narrow surface between the cylinders. An old "stock-car" mechanic had the fix.......using the same used gasket he cleaned the leaking section of the gasket and applied some soft solder to both sides of the gasket especially over the rolled over s...

Bruce Compton

Manny, I used the regular large hole Stewart 60 tooth gear and mounted it to the stock Ford hub with three small plates that I could rotate to get proper concentricity .

Bruce Compton

Allan and Terry. I agree that several other types of flat top pistons can be made to function in a T block, but if they fit flush with the top of the block with no protrusion into the combustion chamber the resulting C.R will be awfully low if using a stock head, or even a modern H.C. head.

Bruce Compton

I'm thinking that there is some confusion between "domed" stock pistons with a flat top that protrudes well above the block at TDC, and "high compression" pistons that have a pronounce dome (no distinct machined taper). I've never seen real "flat top" pistons in a T block, but someone would have to ...

Bruce Compton

Les, are they for sale? Bruce

Bruce Compton

I have a very nice 1913 Canadian block (three digit Canadian number) that has had a Model A crank installed. It also has a reground cam, adjustable and later valves and new 0.060 pistons and rings. Looking close at the connecting rods , it appears that someone welded T tops to A bottoms, The rods an...

Bruce Compton

I might want one if you sell me one of the U&J's . Keeping my fingers crossed. Cheers : Bruce

Bruce Compton

I don't have any issues with Kevin Prus or his amazing cylinder heads, but I have to wonder why he keeps claiming that 8:1 compression ratio when everyone should know it's not. I wonder just how many potential customers shy away from buying these great heads only because of the advertised C.R. , bei...

Bruce Compton

Marc is right . Don't even think of 4-5 days/nights in a tent. You will turn an amazing trip into a nightmare if the weather is not absolutely perfect..........which is sunny and warm in the daytime and warm and DRY in the night. Hershey is absolutely spectacular so don't cut corners, especially for...

Bruce Compton

Andre, you can only camp on the site if you have a vending spot(s).If you're coming with some friends (3-4) you might consider renting a camper. Camping spots are not cheap, but less than a motel room and you're right there.

Bruce Compton

Hi Andre; If you're making such a long (expensive) trip, you might want to consider coming a week sooner and do the Carlisle flea market as well. It's mostly later model stuff but occasionally T stuff turns up there. We used to do both and visit Gettysburg between flea markets to get our share of ri...

Bruce Compton

Thanks Keith. Going to give it a try.

Bruce Compton

I'm considering installing a Reeder head on my crank-start only '14. Being 80+, will I have a hard time cranking it???? , or is it that much better than the stock original low head.

Bruce Compton

So sorry to hear this . Russ was one of the good guy, a great friend and always a pleasure to be around. We always mad a point of getting together at Hershey for "refreshments" and to exchange stories. My sincere condolences to Mary and the rest of Russ's family. The T hobby will not be the same now...

Bruce Compton

I'm still looking for the base for a 1914 Victor carbide generator. Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Looking to buy the base (bolts to running board) for a 1914 Victor carbide generator. I have the rest of it, and it's really nice so need the base only. Thanks : Bruce

Bruce Compton

Nathan, I'll take it if you can mail it to Canada. Bruce

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