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by Kerry
Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tips on soldering
Replies: 12
Views: 1858

Re: Tips on soldering

My brother has 52+ years' experience with soldering, Radiator service, as our father before us, the only soldering iron jobs would be on galvanized sheeting like fuel tanks. To get the heat in and a good flow a torch is used. This photo was when we pulled apart an axle housing, bead blasted, tinned ...
by Kerry
Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell Terminology
Replies: 15
Views: 1821

Re: Ruckstell Terminology

Yes! it's amazing on how many people can be wrong. :o :D
by Kerry
Wed Feb 08, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell Terminology
Replies: 15
Views: 1821

Re: Ruckstell Terminology

"No over drive" well a yes and no on that depending on the Ruckstell, although a direct drive and normal ratio for the USA, 3-1/13 to 1 by parts book. Canadian Ruckstell was and the only ring and pinion available by parts book and the few I've had apart, was a 3:1 ratio, so an over drive by standard...
by Kerry
Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Making a wheel
Replies: 17
Views: 2272

Re: Making a wheel

How much can be believed? as they say, "never let the truth get in the way of a good story" A bit like the feuding between Ford and Dodge brothers so-called starting in 1914, yes a lot of legal back and forth, so let the lawyers sort it out, The Dodge Bro's still went to Edsel's wedding in Dec 1916.
by Kerry
Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: De nåede færgen - Model T?
Replies: 7
Views: 1249

Re: De nåede færgen - Model T?

Speedo was in Kilometers not miles. 60-65 about 40-43 mph.
by Kerry
Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Conn Rod Bearing Inserts: Yea or Nay?
Replies: 6
Views: 1074

Re: Conn Rod Bearing Inserts: Yea or Nay?

Nay is the word if no oil pressure crank, I fitted some years ago for a fellow club member and never had any feed back on how they lasted as the engine was sold from his estate. Now your talking a 1911 block. Don't experiment with it, scat crank if you can afford it with the lighter babbitt rods or ...
by Kerry
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Round brushes for TW timer
Replies: 35
Views: 3007

Re: Round brushes for TW timer

One of the lucky ones John, Tony would supply the parts to fix them but still had to pay for the postage from USA and the owners back and forth etc, I sold them for cost in the first place so really not sorry to see the end of them as I was running at a loss with them. I use what I have left on one ...
by Kerry
Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Installing Pistons
Replies: 8
Views: 1075

Re: Installing Pistons

Slot go's on the other side of the cam on a T engine, some get confused on which side of the bore is the power thrust, which is the cam side. There is an arrow on the top that should point to the front of an engine.
by Kerry
Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 2 lever 09 sells tomorrow in Paris at Bonhams
Replies: 63
Views: 5636

Re: 2 lever 09 sells tomorrow in Paris at Bonhams

The encyclopedia might not have it completely correct as seen by the higher number on the Seal cove museum block but the first 309 are like that and from 310 on the boss behind cam gear, so it states.
by Kerry
Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Round brushes for TW timer
Replies: 35
Views: 3007

Re: Round brushes for TW timer

I was the agent for Tony to supply in Australia so this is not a one off case, the problem was, with the timer fitted 180 degrees to LHD T's put the rivets that hold the lever for the rod at the bottom, the brush dust would build up on them and carbon arc to and through the insulating ring and burn ...
by Kerry
Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Round brushes for TW timer
Replies: 35
Views: 3007

Re: Round brushes for TW timer

The TW ran nice but unfortunately a bit of a failure on RHD T's. :cry:
by Kerry
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Play in Differential Housing
Replies: 8
Views: 904

Re: Play in Differential Housing

Gear case is worn, they can be machined and bushed, the very early ones had bushes from new then Ford changed them for the axle to run just on the casing. You might find that the spider gear is worn in the case as well.
by Kerry
Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front Camshaft Bearing Length
Replies: 6
Views: 772

Re: Front Camshaft Bearing Length

By the book specs, the bearing length is, 1.967"
by Kerry
Mon Jan 30, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 Horn Wiring
Replies: 2
Views: 476

Re: 1915 Horn Wiring

Magneto horn, 2 terminals on horn, 1 power from mag, the other wire runs to the horn button and earth to complete a circuit when button pushed.
by Kerry
Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6v Alternator vs 12v Alternator
Replies: 26
Views: 1990

Re: 6v Alternator vs 12v Alternator

Coils run fine or even better on 12v.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WW1 Ambulances
Replies: 3
Views: 596

Re: WW1 Ambulances

Interesting that it says British ambulances and being LHD. The Canadian Ford times of the Special war issue, states that some? or all? numbers not given, that T's sent directly to Paris, (maybe why LHD), would have the bodies built out of the packing crates they arrived in.
by Kerry
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: High Compression Head Spark Plug Info Needed
Replies: 13
Views: 1574

Re: High Compression Head

Same combustion chamber as a Parker, but I don't know if he made his in cast iron.
by Kerry
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1926 Brake drum Bushing
Replies: 15
Views: 1184

Re: 1926 Brake drum Bushing

No, at the fly wheel end, the drive plate bush carries the other end.
by Kerry
Sun Jan 22, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Inner axle bearing depth?
Replies: 6
Views: 714

Re: Inner axle bearing depth?

Could be Jerry.
by Kerry
Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Inner axle bearing depth?
Replies: 6
Views: 714

Re: Inner axle bearing depth?

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by Kerry
Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Inner axle bearing depth?
Replies: 6
Views: 714

Re: Inner axle bearing depth?

Also your photo shows that the sleeve is on the wrong side, the hole needs to line up with the grease dope cap.
by Kerry
Sun Jan 22, 2023 12:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Inner axle bearing depth?
Replies: 6
Views: 714

Re: Inner axle bearing depth?

In that time frame of the improved T, Ford introduced the inner seal for the outer bearing and machined room for it, sometimes when fitting a modern seal to earlier housings, you need to trim the sleeve back a bit to fit the outer seal so it will clear the hub.
by Kerry
Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Home page error
Replies: 11
Views: 1127

Re: Home page error

Home page will come up for me but no options to go to anything else. Got to go through google search.
by Kerry
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Spinning your wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 884

Re: Spinning your wheels

The Saturday evening post, August 1909, one of the 6 body styles for Fords.
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by Kerry
Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tappet Clearance
Replies: 9
Views: 1149

Re: Tappet Clearance

Oops! after re reading your question, the difference in terminology from each end of the world :o tappet clearance would be the lash, but what you are asking is push rod clearance correct? Well Ford specs are STD diameter is .4355", to .4365" and push rod guide holes are .437" The 2 over size push r...
by Kerry
Mon Jan 16, 2023 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tappet Clearance
Replies: 9
Views: 1149

Re: Tappet Clearance

That will depend on what valves, original or new replacement.
by Kerry
Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Improve your car, go stock.
Replies: 8
Views: 1259

Re: Improve your car, go stock.

Mmmm! stock head! wait until you get to a steep hill. :o
by Kerry
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Late 12 Early 13 block salvageable?
Replies: 29
Views: 2425

Re: Late 12 Early 13 block salvageable?

Portable boring bars have centering paws, if a bore has been machined off center it would be because the operator has no glue on how to use it.
by Kerry
Tue Jan 10, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission driving plate position
Replies: 13
Views: 1228

Re: Transmission driving plate position

Using the term "Press fit" is a little exstream, that gives a mental picture of using a press, the hub only requires as Ford puts it, drive the drum down, which is no more than a firm fit.
by Kerry
Tue Jan 10, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission driving plate position
Replies: 13
Views: 1228

Re: Transmission driving plate position

It's a wonder that the lip on the reverse drum against the band would let the transmission travel that far.
by Kerry
Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 ?
Replies: 36
Views: 2721

Re: 1909 ?

Support bar in the radiator? looks like it.
by Kerry
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission driving plate position
Replies: 13
Views: 1228

Re: Transmission driving plate position

The thrust ring that go's inside the spring cup was deleted by 1916.
by Kerry
Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Late 12 Early 13 block salvageable?
Replies: 29
Views: 2425

Re: Late 12 Early 13 block salvageable?

A simple answer, yes, very repairable.
by Kerry
Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need engine opinions
Replies: 9
Views: 1288

Re: Need engine opinions

You mention a few times that the rods had no shims, FYI Ford never used any shims on rods, they would be filed to adjust. as for advice on new pistons, for sure but only with a re-bore as well. If the crank still comes in spec, then get it crack tested.
by Kerry
Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911 Torpedo question
Replies: 7
Views: 1044

Re: 1911 Torpedo question

The battery ignition was stipulated by Ford for workshop use only, even into the early 20's starting procedure with electric start was to turn the key to magneto. USA instructions may differ from our Canadian in Oz.
by Kerry
Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1911? Spindle arm questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1035

Re: 1911? Spindle arm questions

Yes, that spindle is 1919/25.
by Kerry
Tue Jan 03, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old photo- looks like a torpedo or anopen runabout
Replies: 10
Views: 1237

Re: Old photo- looks like a torpedo or anopen runabout

Wayne, that second photo shows that it does not have the knobs on the throttle and timing controls, wouldn't that rule out it being a 1911 or even early 12?
by Kerry
Tue Jan 03, 2023 1:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What type oil should I use?
Replies: 40
Views: 2806

Re: What type oil should I use?

Ronald, any oil is better? I don't know about that, I've seen some that think that using hydraulic oil is a good idea :o :o
by Kerry
Sun Jan 01, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Nice warm summer days
Replies: 0
Views: 438

Nice warm summer days

In my oldest for a nice lunch to take out the old year on new years eve. And then out in the modern to bring in the new year the next day for a picnic.
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by Kerry
Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine rebuild: 25 block, 26 crank
Replies: 13
Views: 1545

Re: Engine rebuild: 25 block, 26 crank

This is just a speculation thought but a 25 block is at the end of the run of well used molds and the 26 is a re-designed block on fresh molds. I've come across several blocks over the years that only just pass, as in the push rod bosses and valve guides are drilled way off center to keep things ali...
by Kerry
Tue Dec 27, 2022 11:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Depot Hack rear fender differences.
Replies: 10
Views: 961

Re: Depot Hack rear fender differences.

Go to Lang's web site, they show all the options of fenders.
by Kerry
Tue Dec 27, 2022 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: New Bendix???
Replies: 6
Views: 1005

Re: New Bendix???

Several things go wrong, break or ware out, Spring, then a common thing is the drive head cracks or breaks, the collar pin seem to disappear over time, the collar itself comes loose of the gear. Use new locking tab washers on the 2 bolts as well.
by Kerry
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Babbitt boring bar RPM?
Replies: 21
Views: 2112

Re: Babbitt boring bar RPM?

My line boring bar, I run at 350 RPM with finger pressure for feeding the tool bar and my rod boring bar runs at 400 RPM, as for TPI the self feed on my rod machine is that fine, like a phonograph cylinder, I couldn't count per inch.
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by Kerry
Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine stored for about 70 years....
Replies: 16
Views: 2567

Re: What a timing cover...

After market high tension Magneto mount.
by Kerry
Mon Dec 19, 2022 2:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Paint Color options for 1926 Coupe
Replies: 5
Views: 664

Re: Paint Color options for 1926 Coupe

I don't know if the cars only come from the factory with only black wire wheels is correct, but the parts books give the options when buying them as, black, red, green, or straw color,
Parts books only list genuine Ford parts not dealership options.
by Kerry
Sun Dec 18, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Antifreeze Thoughts
Replies: 20
Views: 1622

Re: Antifreeze Thoughts

My Father loved antifreeze, made him a very wealthy man, the stuff is corrosive to solder. Even new cars from England sold in Australia needed radiators replaced before leaving the show room.
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by Kerry
Sun Dec 18, 2022 1:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: converting to electric start
Replies: 33
Views: 2365

Re: converting to electric start

Along with the parts already mentioned, you will need a notched field coil for the magneto as well. The magneto will not be just a bolt on part, it needs to be set to the right clearances.
by Kerry
Fri Dec 16, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: parts book reference.
Replies: 2
Views: 546

Re: parts book reference.

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by Kerry
Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: parts book reference.
Replies: 2
Views: 546

parts book reference.

Just perusing a late teens Ford parts book, a foot note of the carburetors, if you required more parts for your 1909 to 13 carburetor that Ford did not supply, you are directed to purchase of what was needed from the, Holley Kerosene Carburetor Co. :
by Kerry
Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found in screen magnet Watts clutch questions
Replies: 42
Views: 6433

Re: Found in screen magnet

Check your clutch spring support cup.
by Kerry
Tue Dec 13, 2022 2:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Boards under the seat on a 1922 roadster?
Replies: 21
Views: 1721

Re: Boards under the seat on a 1922 roadster?

If you make one, be sure to use period correct packing crates. :D :lol:
by Kerry
Sat Dec 10, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Budget Spring Shackles
Replies: 29
Views: 2620

Re: Budget Spring Shackles

I've used 2 sets of them, the first stretched and fell apart and the second set I welded and never had problems with them.
by Kerry
Thu Dec 08, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Differential case repair questions.
Replies: 13
Views: 1560

Re: Differential case repair questions.

Up to about 1914 the cases had brass bushings for the spider and axles, either find an early one to re-bush or machine one to take bushes or if only several thou, just leave it.
by Kerry
Wed Dec 07, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Very interesting 1912 Torpedo FS on FB
Replies: 9
Views: 1133

Re: Very interesting 1912 Torpedo FS on FB

I put it on my watch list earlier, if some wood-duck buy's it then I've got a bridge I can sell 'm as well. 8-)
by Kerry
Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pan Replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 642

Re: Pan Replacement

I had a 4 dipper and a narrow nose pan that both had issues, so a cut and shut and now I have a 4 dipper with a narrow nose on my 16.
by Kerry
Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1914 rear end leaks
Replies: 17
Views: 1895

Re: 1914 rear end leaks

Pull it apart, clean, tin and reassemble with new rivets and sweat inside and outside with 50/50 tin/lead solder.
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by Kerry
Sun Dec 04, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T engine longevity
Replies: 26
Views: 2681

Re: Model T engine longevity

In a 1916 Ford Times is a story of a 1909 doing 174,000 miles, I'll bet it was like grandpa's original axe. only 10 new handles and 2 new heads! :D
by Kerry
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bent Scat crankshaft
Replies: 60
Views: 7297

Re: Bent Scat crankshaft

I have straightened several cranks over the years. Nothing wrong in the way Robert has determined the run out on his new crank, the fact is it is out. over 50 years of engine re-building and machining, I would not except that amount of run out, engine engineering books on specs will give you .0025" ...
by Kerry
Tue Nov 29, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Starter ring gear
Replies: 10
Views: 966

Re: Starter ring gear

On drop on ring gears, and there was a bad batch mad several years ago, I have just drilled and taped in 4 spacings, 1/2 in ring gear and fly wheel, and fitted locktite grub screws. that takes any worry away from extra stress on the brass screws.
by Kerry
Mon Nov 28, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Frame 1917-1922 ?
Replies: 5
Views: 765

Re: Frame 1917-1922 ?

From 1919/22 will have holes for the battery carrier.
by Kerry
Fri Nov 25, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Restored 1908 Ford Model S Roadster
Replies: 7
Views: 1141

Re: Restored 1908 Ford Model S Roadster

Mack, but all on the other side of the engine.
by Kerry
Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Questions about my 1916 touring
Replies: 6
Views: 916

Re: Questions about my 1916 touring

Magneto horn and magneto head lights.
by Kerry
Fri Nov 25, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Restored 1908 Ford Model S Roadster
Replies: 7
Views: 1141

Re: Restored 1908 Ford Model S Roadster

I see it has a Detroit plate on it so this will not change the providence of this S but Ford must have sent a fair share of parts for the S to Canada, they still built 465 in 1908 and 27 of them in 1909.
by Kerry
Thu Nov 24, 2022 10:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HEAD LIGHT REASSEMBLY & REFURB
Replies: 20
Views: 1939

Re: HEAD LIGHT REASSEMBLY & REFURB

James. No not those ones, just a stock set that came out on the first of Canadian T's part number 6511x 8-1/2" The part No for the stork one was 6511-1/2 8-1/2"
by Kerry
Thu Nov 24, 2022 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HEAD LIGHT REASSEMBLY & REFURB
Replies: 20
Views: 1939

Re: HEAD LIGHT REASSEMBLY & REFURB

Martin, your refurbed front end is not correct for 1915, it should be a tapered leaf spring, the perches should be for a radius rod to be above the axle. The stub axles are later as well.
by Kerry
Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Which Steering Wheel?
Replies: 11
Views: 1445

Re: Which Steering Wheel?

My Canadian 26 and 27x2 touring's have cast spiders
by Kerry
Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Axle thrust washers
Replies: 7
Views: 967

Re: Axle thrust washers

Parts books list early as babbitt, then mid teens as composition, then a change to metal. I have a pile of them from rebuilds, I should trash them but ;) The later ones seem to be made of some sort of pot metal, they are the ones that fall apart easy. I forgot to mention, for a short time around 191...
by Kerry
Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1915 License Plate Bracket
Replies: 13
Views: 1496

Re: 1915 License Plate Bracket

Canadian Ford 12" long, mounts on the early body mount for the 15 tail light.
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by Kerry
Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 6/12v series parallel circuit
Replies: 23
Views: 1720

Re: 6/12v series parallel circuit

All sounds like a lot of work and expense, just drop in an 8v battery, change nothing and drive for ever. :D
by Kerry
Thu Nov 17, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front fender irons
Replies: 3
Views: 534

Re: Front fender irons

The rusty and center ones are the later, with light storks that inter change, the other is early that have a left and right light stork.
by Kerry
Thu Nov 17, 2022 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Maximum milling of a low head
Replies: 25
Views: 2251

Re: Maximum milling of a low head

I run a low head that has .080" off it, it didn't clear HC pistons but stock height aluminum pistons it just fitted.
by Kerry
Thu Nov 17, 2022 12:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: High Compression Heads and Bore Size
Replies: 5
Views: 867

Re: High Compression Heads and Bore Size

No issues with bore size, just piston height needs to be checked.
by Kerry
Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Block Question
Replies: 5
Views: 826

Re: Block Question

I had come across a block once that had been, machined/ground, on the pan surface, the problem it presented in assembly was that the ball cap no longer was in alignment, had to use 2 pan gaskets.
by Kerry
Mon Nov 14, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: can I use a Z head on a 23 with a low radiator?
Replies: 10
Views: 1002

Re: can I use a Z head on a 23 with a low radiator?

Yes, that outlet is off a low head up to about 1917
by Kerry
Mon Nov 14, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: can I use a Z head on a 23 with a low radiator?
Replies: 10
Views: 1002

Re: can I use a Z head on a 23 with a low radiator?

The radiator makes no difference, your engine if stock would have a high head and the Z is the same.
by Kerry
Mon Nov 14, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: can I use a Z head on a 23 with a low radiator?
Replies: 10
Views: 1002

Re: can I use a Z head on a 23 with a low radiator?

The only thing you will have to check is that the pistons clear the head at TDC other than that it is all the same for the top hose and radiator to bolt together.
by Kerry
Mon Nov 14, 2022 1:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: On the other side of the world
Replies: 18
Views: 1628

Re: On the other side of the world

I wonder, Slim Dusty's song, Having a beer with Duncan.
Anyway can put this photo into the 30's, Smith Crisps, was founded in 1931.
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by Kerry
Sun Nov 13, 2022 3:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Crankshaft to block location
Replies: 11
Views: 1502

Re: Crankshaft to block location

Dan, that can't work using the center saddle, it has a variable of 1/32 to 1/16"for expansion, by the book, if the 3rd saddle has no wear there is only a several thou clearance on the thrust faces of the crank to block, especially if fitting a new scat. That's all you have got to work with for endpl...
by Kerry
Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Crankshaft to block location
Replies: 11
Views: 1502

Re: Crankshaft to block location

A good block will have very little end play to work with as the 3rd saddle is the same length as a babbitted cap and crank length of 3-1/8" if the block has any wear, it will be in the front side so all that is needed is the cap to favor the front for extra thrust face when machined.
by Kerry
Mon Nov 07, 2022 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Smoking generator
Replies: 21
Views: 1653

Re: Smoking generator

The generator can do a melt down if the battery circuit has failed.
by Kerry
Mon Nov 07, 2022 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: crankshaft dimensions for regrind
Replies: 7
Views: 981

Re: crankshaft dimensions for regrind

.040" grind is what I max out the crank at although I did come across a crank that had been ground 60 thou and had done many years of hard driving before it broke.
by Kerry
Fri Nov 04, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: replacing a connecting rod.
Replies: 20
Views: 1796

Re: replacing a connecting rod.

You will find that most gasket sets and tech information on any engine with cast iron head, bolts or nuts, will require re-torquing when engine is at operating temperature.
by Kerry
Thu Nov 03, 2022 5:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Question about rods
Replies: 9
Views: 1070

Re: Question about rods

All I do is model T engine rebuilds, I've never come across a matching weight set of rods yet in the 100 odd years of people trying to keep them going, even 1 or 2 cylinders being bored or crank journals ground different sizes.
Overseas parts books offered 14 piston sizes, USA only 5 sizes.
by Kerry
Tue Nov 01, 2022 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!
Replies: 16
Views: 1768

Re: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!

Archives comes up with saying "No Records", for the time frame I've been searching.
by Kerry
Mon Oct 31, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!
Replies: 16
Views: 1768

Re: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!

Exactly Constantine, just like the BS on 5000 in storage in Australia! :D
by Kerry
Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:14 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Turbo 400 new hub removal issue
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Views: 1276

Re: Watts hub removal issue

It could have been fitted with Loctite, that will require heating up to get it to let go.
by Kerry
Mon Oct 31, 2022 1:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!
Replies: 16
Views: 1768

Re: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!

Constatine, records might still exist but to find is another story, I have some government department figures compiled by who knows who in 2003 which are just laughable :lol: As for the story of Russian T;s, 31 May 1915 a story is published that Henry Ford announced that he had an order from Russia ...
by Kerry
Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Valve timing
Replies: 37
Views: 2537

Re: Valve timing

Man! you are trying too hard to make it rocket science, set the lash at 10 in and 12 ex and be done with it and have fun driving the tread of the tires. :D
by Kerry
Sat Oct 29, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Valve timing
Replies: 37
Views: 2537

Re: Valve timing

Basically, setting by piston position was for worn cam shafts, rechecking the lash by feeler gauge and the variables are telling you that the cam is worn.
by Kerry
Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!
Replies: 16
Views: 1768

Re: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!

Jeff. I have not found that any steamers had been used after the Matatua was used for that last trip in 1915, despite Peters comment that the T's for the war effort came from the USA is not a fact, so it is possible they were bound for England in March 1916 4 sail clippers are listed doing trips bef...
by Kerry
Fri Oct 28, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!
Replies: 16
Views: 1768

Re: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!

The order of cars to fill the quoters of sales, the Wakatana, the second last steamer load to be sent to Australia, is due in Melbourne on August the 1st 1915. The next normal order of 720 cars for Australia was advised of the alteration in shipment, "will be brought to Australia per medium of saili...
by Kerry
Fri Oct 28, 2022 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cutaway Illustration Questions
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Views: 1058

Re: Cutaway Illustration Questions

Yes, you will find it a bit different than Canadian or USA, the original publication was in England. Maybe a Eruopean artist.
by Kerry
Wed Oct 26, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!
Replies: 16
Views: 1768

Re: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!

Like I said, shipping records of the day will tell you more than what someone assumes or speculates much later for their version of history. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story. 1915, 4700 Fords delivered to Australia and New Zealand. The Matatua was the last cargo steamer leaving Can...
by Kerry
Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!
Replies: 16
Views: 1768

Re: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!

Peter, I don't buy those figures for a second, first off, Canada only built in 1914, 18771 T, s by 1915 the brits had taken control of shipping. The Ford model T in WW1 publication from July 1914 to Nov 1918, Briten alone had built up a fleet estimated between 20-30,000 T's 1914/15 NSW's alone, new ...
by Kerry
Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!
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Views: 1768

Re: Revisit- Brass T's in Australia Hi Constantine!

Yes, that was some interesting reading back in 2010. That article that Arthur Davies wrote in 1925 claiming the Australia had 5000 unsold T's always played on my mind so several years ago I did some digging on that claim but more so in shipping and politics of that time frame of 15/16/17. More paper...
by Kerry
Tue Oct 25, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What was this for?
Replies: 2
Views: 666

Re: What was this for?

Magneto battery charger, I use 2 on my 16's, Bittner made a 6v and a 12v and have worked for me for many years with no issues.
by Kerry
Mon Oct 24, 2022 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission drums, how much wear is too much
Replies: 12
Views: 1318

Re: Transmission drums, how much wear is too much

Looks like the clutch finger adjustment is just about maxed out.
by Kerry
Fri Oct 21, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Brass tire carrier
Replies: 3
Views: 710

Re: Brass tire carrier

If you read Langs part listing on these mounts, the holes need to be drilled and the belt slots to be filed.