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Les Schubert

I’m wondering if you have the mixture set to lean. I’ve seen people doing this. I find that i definitely adjust the carb on my 27 (NH) in the middle of rich and lean. Just a thought.

Les Schubert

Boring the taper out would be pretty easy if the rest of the hub is correct. Making straight axles should be easy, as doing the taper is the hardest part of making axles. I have made axles over the years including the wide track version!

Les Schubert

At one time there was a solution available to ease the concerns about the 4 dip pan flex and those people who have installed it have had great success. Unfortunately it is no longer available. I’m referring to the “floating transmission shaft”. It removed the strain load from the crankshaft. But hey...

Les Schubert

I have the casting patterns for the valve covers for this head. I no longer need them!!

Les Schubert

The rear cam lobes have a LOT of duration!! Unfortunately from the pictures I can’t see whether the front lobes are identical. Back in the’70’s I built a T engine with a similar cam grind and it was a total DOG at lower speeds. Reved it was fine. The engine is a high compression flathead. Ultimately...

Les Schubert

Before I tried “Trueing” the tire by some machining method I would personally try remounting the tire by rotating it on the rim maybe a third of the rotation. Of course marking the rim before! If the problem has moved, then you are on the correct path. If not then it is a rim/wheel problem. I just l...

Les Schubert

Over the years I have repaired quite a few 1/2” npt spark plug holes with that specific Heli- Coil. Very successful!

Les Schubert

I got into this because I found an A cam with a full race grind at a swap meet. I was building a T engine with an A crank (drilled and counterweighted). I installed the front of a T cam onto the A cam. Slotted the back to drive a VW oil pump. I built my own Vega distributor drive using a pair of hel...

Les Schubert

I just sold a pair of sports car wire wheels with aluminum rims. Certainly the rims were thicker than the other pair with steel rims, but they weren’t rusty!

Les Schubert

I have adapted gears from “popular” vehicles when faced with the same problem. Ford model A or V8 gears are the ones I have used in the past. Some dimensions and pictures could be useful in this context.

Les Schubert

I have seriously considered adding the “microchip” along with port EFI to my T engine. I did it to the original engine in my 67 Mercury pickup and put 14,000 miles on it last summer. 18 mpg at 70 mph

Les Schubert

Driving on the highway I drive on the shoulder if at all practical. I’ve only been driving my 27 roadster for 48 years and many thousands of miles.

Les Schubert

The single port 8 valve is identical to one I have run and I now have on another engine. I quite like it. It is also called a “Laurel Model 40” implying capable of 40 hp Value, well so condition dependent If the 8 valve was complete with exhaust manifold, pushrods and rockers I would certainly figur...

Les Schubert

Is Made in Canada cast on the block?

Les Schubert

Back about 1978 I installed a Corvair turbo on my A cranked (counterbalanced pressurized) T engine. It was not a great success but the problem was related to the camshaft I was using. Too long a duration which I ultimately fixed by dividing the intake ports. Certainly I’ve thought about trying it ag...

Les Schubert

A 16” fan won’t fit behind a brass radiator in my experience

Les Schubert

The only “wrinkle” with the electric fan is that I suspect they are all 12 volt. Perhaps your car is already 12 volt, then not a problem!

Les Schubert

Here is a fan option for parade driving. It is 13” diameter and fits OK behind a brass radiator

Les Schubert

My observation is that the original bronze bushings wear very little. The pins always wear

Les Schubert

Pierre In my experience the ORIGINAL bushings typically have very little wear and are made with a good quality material. The pins are typically worn quite badly on the inside surface where all the load is applied. The pins are usually quite easy to simply drive out the old ones and drive in the new ...

Les Schubert

Just confirms my policy of almost NEVER replacing the triple gear bushings. I always replace the pins!

Les Schubert

Pat
And your post is why I am playing around with making some copies of the era Ross Cam and Lever accessory steering box for my T’s

Les Schubert

Looking at the pictures of the two versions of the B210 pump offered on Rockauto they certainly appear to be complete.

Les Schubert

If the “knock” is a bit intermittent (not totally consistent) it is most likely camshaft end play by my experience.

Les Schubert

I just checked Rockauto. The aluminum one is $65.00 and the Melling iron one is $189.00. And that’s Canadian $

Les Schubert

I have one of Kirk Wright’s. I did a bit of “tweaking” and plan to run it finally in the next couple of weeks.

You can see it here!

Les Schubert

I see the pump is available on Rockauto. “Inventing” the bracket isn’t that difficult.

Les Schubert

Having made the mistake of reproducing some rare T parts (exact copies) and everyone tries to grind me on the price, it’s hard to get much sympathy for the whiners!

Les Schubert

I think Kevlar would be fine for the brake. For the other two I like wood or cotton

Les Schubert

Scott
I’m not really sure. I have 3 wheels of this set and have now acquired the 4th. Figured I should try and get the “unusual” tires and then the set becomes more useful!!

Les Schubert

Harry
Thank you. Much appreciated

Les Schubert

Being a Canadian I’ve never needed a pair of these before!
Looking for suggestions/recommendations on a good place to buy a pair of these!

Les Schubert

My previous one of the identical design has worked well for 40 years. The car is capable of 100 mph and is easy to drive (no spark management required). The 71 car it came from had it connected to the intake manifold.

Les Schubert

I haven’t researched that yet. Running a Prus head

Les Schubert

I will be connecting it to the intake manifold.

Les Schubert

IF it had both front doors (Canadian version) it would probably be worth more as they are considerably rarer in my experience. I wanted one and ultimately I bought a US version and converted it!!

Les Schubert

I’ve probably seen half a dozen of them over the years!

Les Schubert

They appear to me that the kingpins of tilted, which would certainly imply to me that front brakes were part of their design.

Les Schubert

Finally have it clamped on!
A copy of a design of mine from the’80’s.

Borg Warner automatic for my wife’s speedster!

Les Schubert

How close to T dimension are the spindle part that fits in the wheel?
I could be interested in them if they could fit into the T hub!

Les Schubert

I’ve been running fiber cam gears for close to 50 years in multiple engines. The key factor is good gear mesh. They must Not bind. Probably about.002-.005 clearance is good. The same applies to the generator gear

Les Schubert

I live within 10 miles of a major city (over one million). I drive on the shoulder of the highway whenever possible. We have quite a few paved county roads. I try to avoid rush hour when driving the T (which I’ve been doing for 48 years)

Les Schubert

A few years ago I did a run of these. I realized that I still have 10 of them. Available for $25.00. Including two rivets and postage

Les Schubert

Don
Thank you

Les Schubert

A few years ago I did a run of these. I see that there are 10 left. If you are interested, they are $25.00 each with 2 rivets and including postage.

Les Schubert

I have 3 of these (2 front and 1 rear). They are 30x3-1/2 non demountable clincher with a steel felloe. I have a project I want to use them on, but would like to find the fourth!!

Les Schubert

Had a pretty good battery!!

Les Schubert

One further step to installing the A camshaft is that you will need to file 3 notches. Two in the front cam bearing bore and one in the middle. When I have installed them I also remove the rear bushing and just run on the block. First did this almost 50 years ago and the engine is still running grea...

Les Schubert

Very nice. Thank you for sharing

Les Schubert

Kevin
Thank you for the information. Much appreciated.

Les Schubert

I would assume TIG
Having just done a 30 hour TIG class that is what I would do

Les Schubert

Impressive!!
Thank you

Les Schubert

In regards to the bolted on piston tops. Yes I have done it on a first generation Fordson tractor. NO I wouldn’t do it on the engine you are building. I would certainly consider welding the rods using the approach that Kevin is doing. I would also consider casting custom pistons. Easy for me to say ...

Les Schubert

It’s definitely CANADIAN!! I copied it from another Facebook site I belong to from the province of Saskatchewan.

Les Schubert

I think the coil box is actually the original one relocated and hanging off the radiator support rod

Les Schubert

A interesting historical photo!!
Lots of “farmer fix”!!

Les Schubert

Les Schubert

The problem I see with most of the air cleaners pictured is they aren’t big enough. I will post pics of what I use. Quite available and doesn’t get in the way.

Les Schubert

Kevin
I trust there’s another picture to come??(tomorrows progress)?

Les Schubert

About 45 years ago I shortened a A crank by welding. That engine reved to 4200 rpm and would push the car to 100 mph. It is still running STRONG! Another club member who had a “penchant” for copying my ideas but refused to consult on the details, built his own, and the flange stayed attached for 140...

Les Schubert

IF YOU HAVE the skill and tools, then doing the A of Chevy crank conversion is comparatively cheap! You learn and have a rewarding experience. When the special pistons were available it had minimal incremental cost.

Les Schubert

Another option is to cast a set of custom pistons. I have gone down this path for a 6 cylinder Scripps marine engine. Fortunately we have a piston cam grinder available locally.
For material we used other aluminum pistons (they are a special alloy that is not readily available.

Les Schubert

I would be ok with running aluminum rods directly on the crank if the engine was full pressure oiled. I realize it is done in little 2 stroke engines but their life expectancy is short and they are typically not high HP in my experience.

Les Schubert

Henry
That is very interesting. So 265 pistons will fit?

Les Schubert

I am not personally planning to do this. I happen to have a set of the cast aluminum rods that were offered for the A crank in a T block conversion some years ago. I have acquired a set of rod shells and am considering using them in the 2up 2 down crank engine project. I’m not sure that I will get t...

Les Schubert

In the past I have seen people weld T and A rods together when doing the A crank in a T block conversion. I have not heard of any failures of this. Obviously you want a competent and skilled welder. I broach this because my friend is working on the Chevy crank project. Perhaps this is a option to co...

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David
Just something I found in a “vintage “ welding book. Most steel will harden when quenched like this.

Les Schubert

I was studying a “vintage welding book “
I thought people might find this “interesting/amusing “
I haven’t personally tried it.

Les Schubert

I have one with the disturbutor and have used it. Worked fine.

Les Schubert

HYLOMAR has been my choice for years. Learned about it in the gas and oil production industry on big engines and it worked well.

Les Schubert

Further to some comments I will state that locally my T block babbit jobs have included the rear main thrust surface as part of the babbit in the block. No the block surface is not tinned, it is just held in place by the “pin holes “ in the block. They have stayed in place just fine! I am not saying...

Les Schubert

How much shim will you have in the main bearing if you proceed down this path? Perhaps install the crank in backwards (flange at the front) and see how everything fits. If the fit is good and you will have some shims in each bearing, then probably worth proceeding. If I was doing it I would set up m...

Les Schubert

A picture I have handy!
The nipple on top is a priming location after an oil change.

Les Schubert

Check the “caster angle “ ! The axle should be leaning back above a 1/2” at each kingpin. Have you checked for looseness of the kingpins?
How about the toein?

Les Schubert

Larry
I was watching for you to start reproducing the correct Hyatt type bearings please!

Les Schubert

The drawback of doing a “Dry type clutch “ configuration is that a “alternative oiling system “ usually required. Certainly on both of the ones I have shown that is the case. The 4 speed has a VW pump on the back of the camshaft. The automatic has a Datsun B210 oil pump in place of the generator. So...

Les Schubert

I would seriously consider connecting the T transmission brake to the T clutch mechanism to make getting into low and reverse easier when stopped. The concept was common in the early days of Semi’s , especially prior to synchromesh. I would just use the narrow cotton band that only put enough drag o...

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Pat
I do a lot of things just for the creative FUN!
I’ve been doing stuff like this since I was a kid and fortunately I was able to make a career out it.
I will try to post more pictures tomorrow (-35 here this morning, but supposed to be about freezing tomorrow afternoon)

Les Schubert

Sorry I double posted the 4 speed.
Here is the automatic!

Les Schubert

92AEB149-611E-4C04-B208-17DCF0DE141E.jpeg A picture of a 4speed behind a T engine The special pan for installation of the A transmission was reproduced some years ago and I have one I plan to use soon. There were era versions of “hogsheads” that had sliding gear transmission incorporated and I have...

Les Schubert

The problem with “the Ford method” is that the proper Hyatt bearings are getting REALLY HARD to find. The reproduction solid rollers are only suitable to use on the inboard end of the axle. Using them by the wheel is a recipe for trouble/disaster! So yes I use the Hyatts when I have enough good ones...

Les Schubert

I agree with Kevin.
However how loose does the bearing fit on the inside adapter? Looks like it might be worn there (although my eyes might be deceiving me)?
If it is a CLOSE slip fit then all good!

Les Schubert

This car is certainly capable of that on the highway. I personally only had it to 75, but the guy I sold it to got a ticket at 92 and he had backed off!!

Les Schubert

Nothing gets done without deadlines!

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Mark
I’ve only used it for T’s, but who knows over the last 100 years!

Les Schubert

: Tobin Arp shell machine. Also “dummy camshaft and the spacer links

The line bore machine that I have used for 20 years or more. The “link” system assures me of correct gear fit.

Les Schubert

3.937” is the optimal spacing for good gear mesh! I can post a picture if you want.

Les Schubert

I am wondering when you say “seated against the false cam”. I always use a “link device” to ensure correct gear mesh, as the camshaft bores have quite a bit of vertical variation!!
Just a thought.

Les Schubert

I am using those for a OHV T project.

Les Schubert

I have soldered a number of gas tanks.
Here is a bit of science; to have combustion you need an air to fuel ratio of no richer than 10-1 and no leaner than 14-1.
Hollywood does us no favors when it shows someone flipping a cigarette at a open gas tank and the car explodes!

Les Schubert

Some options to consider;
1. If you have an auxiliary transmission like a Warford, put it in neutral and leave it in high.
2. Put the rear axle on some Good jack stands again leave it in high.

Les Schubert

#4 cylinder runs considerably hotter than #1.
#3 runs hotter than #2. This is the reality of the engine cooling system.

Les Schubert

This is an interesting idea. I may explore it as a addition to the distributor drive I’m working on!

Les Schubert

I would be interested in two of these!

Les Schubert

The starter was certainly a option in 26 (not standard equipment)

Les Schubert

Sounds like fun!! About how many Km?

Les Schubert

A method that I have used as follows;
1. Disconnect the ground connection of the field winding and bring it out.
2. I then connect it to a reostat installed in the dashboard and connected to ground.
3. Now I can adjust the charging rate depending on condition ( lights, speed, distance driven)

Les Schubert

If you study the generator on your 50 Ford you will see that it has two connections on the generator. One is from the armature brush (the output) and one is from the field coil. If you remove the “third brush “ connection from your T generator and bring it out, this you will connect to the regulator...

Les Schubert

I can’t imagine that they were originally painted differently inside than the outside.

Les Schubert

I’m 6’4 and am building a car that I want to take on some looong trips (which means that rain etc is to be expected. It’s a 26 coupe as the seat can be eased back.

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