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by Kerry
Fri Apr 29, 2022 3:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How much torque?
Replies: 6
Views: 1345

Re: How much torque?

Some who like to use a torque value say 30lbs. I still do it Henry's way of by feel, Also as Allan has posted, hold by wrist pin when tightening the bolt, the pin is hollow so slide onto a phillips screw driver in a vice, also remember that the wrist pin bolt faces the cam shaft when assembling engi...
by Kerry
Wed Apr 27, 2022 4:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: KRW Con Rod Alignment Tool
Replies: 17
Views: 2292

Re: KRW Con Rod Alignment Tool

Donnie and Allan, well sort of makes sense but for the mandrel size, leaving the shims out to lock up todays rods makes sense but back in the day, Ford didn't shim the rods so the mandrel must be larger than oil clearance to lock it up.
by Kerry
Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine alignment question.
Replies: 13
Views: 1951

Re: Engine alignment question.

Keep thinking frame or pan ears because there's no way a pan can be out of alignment and the transmission move over a 1/4 of an inch unless completely having every bush destroyed or missing or the ball cap 4 bolt holes have been slotted over the 1/4"
by Kerry
Tue Apr 19, 2022 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T transmission thrust issue
Replies: 11
Views: 1931

Re: Model T transmission thrust issue

Need to know more on what you have done, the back bush is the same size as the front one but with a thrust face, did you have it out? a mix of part? like the clutch plate hub or the front bush in the brake drum not being pressed in far enough.
by Kerry
Sun Apr 17, 2022 3:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: oil for rear end?
Replies: 28
Views: 3316

Re: oil for rear end?

Ford did stipulate how much lube was required although it can be a little vague and what year owner manual you read. Early Canadian just says fill with grease every 2000 miles. An USA manual would say the diff is a 1/3rd full of fluid grease and checked every 1000 miles for a level being one and one...
by Kerry
Tue Apr 12, 2022 6:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1910 One Piece Spindle Threaded Hole
Replies: 6
Views: 1304

Re: 1910 One Piece Spindle Threaded Hole

Alan, Parts books list the one piece spindle for 9/10 up to the end of 1919, then no mention of them after that. clean up of old stock?? who knows??
by Kerry
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: connecting rod dimensions
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Re: connecting rod dimensions

And again yes, if the parting line has been filed on the rod, not just the cap.
by Kerry
Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: connecting rod dimensions
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Re: connecting rod dimensions

Many a time, it all depends on who has machined them. I recommend never mix them from suppliers. More than once I have found when fitting a Z head that it's not the casting at fault when a piston hits but the length of the rod. A local club member had built a cut away engine using a random of parts ...
by Kerry
Thu Apr 07, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: connecting rod dimensions
Replies: 8
Views: 1379

Re: connecting rod dimensions

7 inches/CtoC
by Kerry
Thu Apr 07, 2022 6:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WANTED: CANADIAN/AUSTRALIAN? RHD GENERATOR MOUNTING BRACKET (BELT DRIVE GEN.)
Replies: 21
Views: 2764

Re: WANTED: CANADIAN/AUSTRALIAN? RHD GENERATOR MOUNTING BRACKET (BELT DRIVE GEN.)

It seems like trying to date is a bit like what date did Canada start casting "MADE IN CANADA" on the blocks, I did find in Trove, an article in the Bulletin (QLD) dated 27/Feb/1919, "1919 Ford car self starter" Trove isn't easy to navigate these days so give up on trying to find any ads that might ...
by Kerry
Wed Apr 06, 2022 4:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WANTED: CANADIAN/AUSTRALIAN? RHD GENERATOR MOUNTING BRACKET (BELT DRIVE GEN.)
Replies: 21
Views: 2764

Re: WANTED: CANADIAN/AUSTRALIAN? RHD GENERATOR MOUNTING BRACKET (BELT DRIVE GEN.)

Peter. I'm not so sure of 1920, a publication by Ford "Ford the universal car" titled "Starting and lighting systems 1919"
shows the left bolt on generator and fitted starter.
by Kerry
Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T Drivetrain Problem - Babbitt Thrust Washers?
Replies: 24
Views: 2782

Re: 13T Drivetrain Problem - Babbitt Thrust Washers?

I have reservations on whether the venting of the diff could over compress the air space in the drive tube.
by Kerry
Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear axle seal problem
Replies: 22
Views: 2564

Re: Rear axle seal problem

Joshua.
It would depend on year of the T, the diff needs to be a 1/3rd full by the book so early diffs has the higher filler plug which was the finger in the hole level, then in about 1919 USA and 1915 Canadian, Ford lowered the filler plug so that is the level height.
by Kerry
Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1922 Canadian Touring
Replies: 1
Views: 611

Re: 1922 Canadian Touring

Usually period part numbers from the Canada and USA parts books do correspond with each other but when it comes to the tops, not so, you may be modifying things to fit.
Also what is evident in the parts books is that Canada started in 1920 with the 1 man top for touring and the USA was 1922.
by Kerry
Tue Apr 05, 2022 2:06 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Eary 1909 Towncar, vintage photo
Replies: 8
Views: 1465

Re: Eary 1909 Towncar, vintage photo

Chauffeur or just a cab driver? the caption on the photo is taxicab.
In 1909, Ford marketed the landaulet as "Taxicab that gives the owner a chance to make some money"
And the Town car as the car to " Replace the $5000 car in many private garages"
by Kerry
Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: WANTED: CANADIAN/AUSTRALIAN? RHD GENERATOR MOUNTING BRACKET (BELT DRIVE GEN.)
Replies: 21
Views: 2764

Re: WANTED: CANADIAN RHD GENERATOR MOUNTING BRACKET

Allan
The RHD Canadian T had it's own mounting front cover and genny for a very sort time in 1919. Will not be an easy find.
by Kerry
Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Muffler issue
Replies: 13
Views: 1929

Re: Muffler issue

Jeff, the longer engine pipe to do as you describe was introduced in the mid teens, part #4037 to 4037B.
by Kerry
Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Muffler issue
Replies: 13
Views: 1929

Re: Muffler issue

Do like Henry did, rap in asbestos, the vendors have a modern replacement rap.
by Kerry
Wed Mar 16, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Remove cylinder front cover?
Replies: 6
Views: 1270

Re: Remove cylinder front cover?

If original pulley, then the cover should come off with out removing it. I've done early and late, a jiggle but can be done.
by Kerry
Thu Mar 03, 2022 5:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What year head and era of block???
Replies: 18
Views: 3202

Re: What year head and era of block???

The encyclopedia list the 1/2" pipe plugs changed in dec 1913, FYI they are not a freeze plug but part of the casing process to fill and remove the casing sand.
by Kerry
Wed Mar 02, 2022 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Canadian Records for 1910
Replies: 2
Views: 801

Re: Canadian Records for 1910

Alan, I don't think much can be found for Canadian records compared to USA. The story of the Ford in Canada , gives some production numbers but not body styles up to 1912.
by Kerry
Sat Feb 26, 2022 6:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I wonder if Henry would have approved.
Replies: 2
Views: 912

I wonder if Henry would have approved.

While checking for something else on the original 26 delivery statement from my 1926 T, I was curious on the 8 gallons of Benzine the owner needed to pay for. I'm assuming it was a full tank with the car. Australia had to import all fuel. Benzine although a mixture of hydrocarbon compounds and used ...
by Kerry
Sat Feb 26, 2022 12:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ***1926-1927 Model TT Ruckstell Rear Axle Assembly***
Replies: 8
Views: 1414

Re: ***1926-1927 Model TT Ruckstell Rear Axle Assembly***

Yes, The 1928 USA parts book only lists the one P1059-A But as seen in the overseas parts book the 1059A was changed to 1059-C and the earlier one for TT complete ass was RT1059-A then RT1059-C supersedes the RT1059-A And the part number in the drawings description o/seas, is T.1059-C which I'm sure...
by Kerry
Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Accessory Wipers for Australian/Canadian T's - who made them?
Replies: 6
Views: 1083

Re: Accessory Wipers for Australian/Canadian T's - who made them?

John, my 26 has an electric one made by Bosch, I don't know if it left the dealership with it. The oldest photo I've got of the T is 1964 and it was on it then.


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by Kerry
Fri Feb 25, 2022 3:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ***1926-1927 Model TT Ruckstell Rear Axle Assembly***
Replies: 8
Views: 1414

Re: ***1926-1927 Model TT Ruckstell Rear Axle Assembly***

Adrian. Those are TT Canadian over-seas numbers but I have found my Ruckstell USA FORD TT parts book and the numbers are
Ass, P 1059 A and the gasket is P 1039 and the fork P 1058

The highest part number for the TT parts, go's to P 1097
by Kerry
Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Adjusting spark coils by sound
Replies: 23
Views: 2459

Re: Adjusting spark coils by sound

Man! if you scraped that much off the babbitt, the cam gears must have been well and truely worn out :o :o
by Kerry
Thu Feb 24, 2022 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ***1926-1927 Model TT Ruckstell Rear Axle Assembly***
Replies: 8
Views: 1414

Re: ***1926-1927 Model TT Ruckstell Rear Axle Assembly***

Shifter lock ass RT1059A old style, RT1059C supersedes RT1059A and the gasket is RT1039
The fork can also be a part T1058A
by Kerry
Tue Feb 22, 2022 2:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aluminum Head Identification
Replies: 27
Views: 3763

Re: Aluminum Head Identification

I was told many years ago that Parker had the same problem as others, hand braked on using the Ford logo and not a big demand for low HC heads at the time, so stopped making them, I still have a NOS one sitting on the self.
by Kerry
Mon Feb 21, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Camshaft bushing clearances
Replies: 3
Views: 879

Re: Camshaft bushing clearances

Ford lists the cam bearing clearance as ideal .001 and allowable .003 so replacing the bush one in brass and with the issues with the likes of the triple gear bushing if to tight, Ford allowance is .002 for them, I go for the .003. As far as driving in the 3rd bush/bearing in the block, it is flush ...
by Kerry
Sun Feb 20, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Exhaust pipe not fitting muffler
Replies: 10
Views: 1887

Re: Exhaust pipe not fitting muffler

Had the same problem on my coupe, so wrapped the joint with a piece of heat exhaust ribbon held on with 2 hose clamps, extended the tail pipe several inches and ran a sealer around the trunk floor. All's good now,
by Kerry
Sat Feb 19, 2022 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Which years does this spark coil fit?
Replies: 21
Views: 2309

Re: Which years does this spark coil fit?

It is correct when talking calendar years but in Model years, Fiscal years, then 1914 and on. seems to be a lot of research and time invested for the sale of a $10 part. :D
by Kerry
Sat Feb 19, 2022 6:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Which years does this spark coil fit?
Replies: 21
Views: 2309

Re: Which years does this spark coil fit?

It will fit as far back as early year of 1913
by Kerry
Sat Feb 19, 2022 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Slightly Loose Felloe
Replies: 20
Views: 2871

Re: Slightly Loose Felloe

If you watch the period film called, "Ford Model T plant produktion", (and yes that's how they spelt it) the wheel rim is pressed on the wood and the workers are not wearing gloves. so I don't think any heat is involved on the rim like wagon wheels are assembled.
by Kerry
Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What grade of oil?
Replies: 40
Views: 3483

Re: What grade of oil?

Running a T for 500 miles 0w20 isn't the problem as the hot oil is 20, The most wear of an engine is on a cold start up, that is the most important time to have oil film in the bearings and pistons, a good example you can do on your T at home is put 0 or 5w oil in one spindle pin and a heavier oil i...
by Kerry
Thu Feb 17, 2022 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What grade of oil?
Replies: 40
Views: 3483

Re: What grade of oil?

Most post that it's opinions, well I post as fact, if driving in normal T conditions, using a 5w-30 is just crazy. I'm telling you this as a Mechanic and a ticket in the science of engineering of some 50 years, all I do is rebuild Model T engines, machining and all, by design they or any engine for ...
by Kerry
Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: About a 1/4"
Replies: 17
Views: 2706

Re: About a 1/4"

Yes, to much for any shim adjustment, if you get it running be prepared to catch that rod out the side of the block. :o
by Kerry
Fri Feb 11, 2022 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Is this a 1927 frame?
Replies: 14
Views: 2013

Re: Is this a 1927 frame?

Yes it is. 26/27
by Kerry
Fri Feb 11, 2022 5:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Left hand thread vs right hand thread on front hubs
Replies: 44
Views: 5733

Re: Left hand thread vs right hand thread on front hubs

Adrian, what you are describing is as most cars are but the T outer bearing cone is threaded and the castle nut is a lock nut + cotter.
by Kerry
Wed Feb 09, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: alternator not charging
Replies: 11
Views: 1852

Re: alternator not charging

I believe that the one wire conversion only charges a few amps, other may know better but why I'm posting is I've seen those drive gears that are only held on with a roll pin work out and break into pieces and chewing up the cam gears. The threaded and pin gear ones are the way to go.
by Kerry
Wed Feb 09, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil bubbling around Spark Plugs
Replies: 38
Views: 3156

Re: Oil bubbling around Spark Plugs

Just a sign of an engine that has plenty of miles up on it, if you don't have any clutch dragging issues or freezing weather, then run a heavier oil like 20w50
by Kerry
Tue Feb 08, 2022 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: sleeving a cylinder
Replies: 14
Views: 2004

Re: sleeving a cylinder

Something that wasn't uncommon back in the day of keeping an engine a runner was just fix what's broke, I've come across many an engine with just one or two cylinders bored. Ford Canada supplied single buy pistons and rings in .1.2.3.4.5.10.15.20.25.30.33.35.40 and 45 thou O,S
by Kerry
Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1913 Engine Block Main Bearing Caps
Replies: 6
Views: 1215

Re: 1913 Engine Block Main Bearing Caps

Yes as Dan has stated.
They are the caps that Dodge supplied until Ford started casting his own in about 1914, they are found in Canadian blocks even in 1916. Any cap that falls short of the length of the block saddle should be cast as dodge did to have full bearing to journal cover.
by Kerry
Mon Feb 07, 2022 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

This block 614?? hard to read but has the core plugs machined flush.
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by Kerry
Mon Feb 07, 2022 2:24 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Flywheel dowel pins
Replies: 4
Views: 1059

Re: Flywheel dowel pins

I'm not sure on following you David, the dowels would tap in on the magnet side, to me that would be the front of the fly wheel as it faces the front of the engine.
by Kerry
Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Flywheel dowel pins
Replies: 4
Views: 1059

Re: Flywheel dowel pins

They only come out one way, tap them out with a drift and hammer, not that tight, from the transmission side.
by Kerry
Sun Feb 06, 2022 4:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where are the photos from our southern-hemisphere members?
Replies: 15
Views: 3176

Re: Where are the photos from our southern-hemisphere members?

Plans changed for the days run so just a local day and a picnic lunch by the weir.
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by Kerry
Sat Feb 05, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: T #2
Replies: 112
Views: 15337

Re: T #2

Tony B, to replicate a block in the pre 2500 from a 14 block in lead would be no more than a piece of art, functional I doubt very much

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by Kerry
Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: connecting rod pin bolts
Replies: 4
Views: 1153

Re: connecting rod pin bolts

Face the cam shaft, wiring the bolt to the rod has been known to come a drift and end up in the magneto, cotter pin or use a spring washer.
by Kerry
Wed Feb 02, 2022 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: White Model T
Replies: 21
Views: 3654

Re: White Model T

The saying in Australia was black is for funeral cars

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by Kerry
Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Grant rings
Replies: 0
Views: 739

Grant rings

Someone posted on a facebook site that Grant has stopped making rings for T's, any truth in that?
by Kerry
Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: sleeving a cylinder
Replies: 14
Views: 2004

Re: sleeving a cylinder

Just the one can easily be done.
by Kerry
Mon Jan 31, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Overhead installation
Replies: 13
Views: 2391

Re: Overhead installation

Noel, not much room between the firewall and fuel tank, the Rajo rocker cover was modified to clear on the 26/7 fire wall. I removed my head as the cover dosen't seal up and stink of oil fumes.
by Kerry
Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: April 1912 Ford Catalog
Replies: 6
Views: 1353

Re: April 1912 Ford Catalog

I think a little bit of bragging by Ford in 1912 as in listing Australia as having a Ford branch owned and directed by the company, Australia had agents and not until 1925 had Ford, and then it was The Canadian Ford company, that was owned and directed by the company.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 27, 2022 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pump your own gas
Replies: 21
Views: 3168

Re: Pump your own gas

Spinning with the wheel or it's own electric motor, nozzle handle shut off, it would have a relieve system. The bowsers usually had a hand crank to still operate with a power outage.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 27, 2022 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pump your own gas
Replies: 21
Views: 3168

Re: Pump your own gas

sparks will be a fly'n when that block on the jack go's south.
by Kerry
Tue Jan 25, 2022 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Correct water inlet bolts
Replies: 19
Views: 2867

Re: Correct water inlet bolts

Yes, other parts of the world can interpret names differently. If you ask for cap crews in Australia. you are working with high strength fasteners that are stronger than grade 8.
by Kerry
Tue Jan 25, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Correct water inlet bolts
Replies: 19
Views: 2867

Re: Correct water inlet bolts

Technically to call a bolt a screw it needs to be threaded all the way to the head and is called a machine screw, a screw is a tapered fastener.
by Kerry
Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1917 Utility query
Replies: 6
Views: 1335

Re: 1917 Utility query

Those type of vehicles were usually sent for military use over seas in the first war as running chassis and military or contract carpenters would build them, it is even documented that they used the timber from the packing crates they arrived in to build bodies for ambulances in France. I doubt that...
by Kerry
Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where are the photos from our southern-hemisphere members?
Replies: 15
Views: 3176

Re: Where are the photos from our southern-hemisphere members?

I can post photo's of my T's sitting in the garage. :( :( :(
by Kerry
Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Matching dates common?
Replies: 20
Views: 2575

Re: Matching dates common?

Ford didn't make a new mold every day just to change the date, they changed per day by screwing the numbered plates on.
by Kerry
Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Throttle rod /valve cover hole
Replies: 34
Views: 3124

Re: Throttle rod /valve cover hole

And yet the poor old VW engine with no more than an oil path air cleaner and unvented filler cap, just one breather pipe, was good for 100,000 miles.
by Kerry
Mon Jan 17, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Throttle rod /valve cover hole
Replies: 34
Views: 3124

Re: Throttle rod /valve cover hole

I don't believe for a second that a good crankcase ventilation system was a first consideration for the engine but for the comfort of the people in cars as they became more enclosed. Engines not vented to the right spot would stink you out with oil fumes, the vent pipe on engines from the 30''s to t...
by Kerry
Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Throttle rod /valve cover hole
Replies: 34
Views: 3124

Re: Throttle rod /valve cover hole

Seems like some over thinking on this, millions of T engines had the 2 and sealed valve covers with no issues, look at motor cycle or stationary/small engines, no more than one small vent.
by Kerry
Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Throttle rod /valve cover hole
Replies: 34
Views: 3124

Re: Throttle rod /valve cover hole

Canadian RHD blocks never had a reason to punch the hole in the cast so breathing is not an issue, the filler cap breather is all that is needed.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Revealed my ignorance on Early Ford Screw Heads
Replies: 22
Views: 2820

Re: Reveled my ignorance on Early Ford Screw Heads

The only place I've ever found Robertson screws on our Canadian T's in Australia are the 4 holding the steering wheel rim to the spider.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 13, 2022 3:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: On track !
Replies: 14
Views: 2213

Re: On track !

Ordnance department at Rock Creek Park Washington, Sept 1921.
by Kerry
Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Propane conversion/ ethanol free gas drift
Replies: 37
Views: 3340

Re: Propane conversion/ ethanol free gas drift

Pat, you understand correct :D
by Kerry
Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Aluminum Head Identification
Replies: 27
Views: 3763

Re: Aluminum Head Identification

Another maker of HC low and FORD scripted head was Parker.
by Kerry
Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: So has anyone on the forum fueled their T on Alcohol
Replies: 14
Views: 1940

Re: So has anyone on the forum fueled their T on Alcohol

Don't think for a second that the spark ignition internal combustion engine was designed to only run on gasoline/petrol, it just happened to be the cheapest way to go as it was no more than a waste product from refining of Paraffin and Kerosene from crude to replace whale oil. Several combustible ga...
by Kerry
Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Propane conversion/ ethanol free gas drift
Replies: 37
Views: 3340

Re: Propane conversion

Many a commercial engine run fine on gas, running at set revs on a regulated pressure, even from your BBQ bottle, is fine but when you want a variation of volume for variable rev range, then it has to be temperature controlled at the convertor to prevent icing.
by Kerry
Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Propane conversion/ ethanol free gas drift
Replies: 37
Views: 3340

Re: Propane conversion

Converting to LPG could be done but the converter requires a water pump and thermostat system to prevent icing up.
by Kerry
Sun Jan 09, 2022 2:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pinion Gears
Replies: 6
Views: 1680

Re: Pinion Gears

I have 2, one is a good used one for the Ruckstell 40 tooth crown wheel and the other has been run, still like new, removed, the set was T-2518/24-HS 13x39
Postage from Australia isn't cheap :cry:
by Kerry
Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front Wheel Bearings
Replies: 22
Views: 2864

Re: Front Wheel Bearings

Have you done a modern car?
by Kerry
Thu Jan 06, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gas cap
Replies: 12
Views: 2050

Re: Gas cap

The hole on those caps was on the small flat side of the butterfly grip and then at 90 degrees on the inside, no baffle on the inside, common on Canadian T's.
by Kerry
Thu Jan 06, 2022 3:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Today in Ford History
Replies: 12
Views: 1932

Re: Today in Ford History

Lot more to it than just getting the extra in the pay packet, the workers had to conform to the rules Henry set in working and his idea of life style and if you did then the extra was paid at the end of the year. So the story go's??? :?
by Kerry
Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gaskets vs silicone
Replies: 12
Views: 1826

Re: Gaskets vs silicone

You must use the proper thickness gasket as the pan to block sets an alignment for the ball cap/4th main.
by Kerry
Sat Dec 25, 2021 5:52 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: How easily should rear wheels turn?
Replies: 26
Views: 3571

Re: How easily should rear wheels turn?

Turning will be firm, to spin one wheel will turn the other side in reverse because the clutch pack is dragging on the drive shaft.
by Kerry
Thu Dec 23, 2021 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do you use 8 volts?
Replies: 33
Views: 3413

Re: Do you use 8 volts?

John, A place in Sydney lists the Federal brand on Ebay, more than 10 in stock, I had one of those last more than 12 years.
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by Kerry
Thu Dec 23, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do you use 8 volts?
Replies: 33
Views: 3413

Re: Do you use 8 volts?

John, that's more than twice the price I pay, but then my nephew owns a battery shop. :lol:
by Kerry
Thu Dec 23, 2021 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Advice on replacing the ball on a torque tube.
Replies: 7
Views: 1275

Re: Advice on replacing the ball on a torque tube.

Morgan, I've only ever replaced 1, for the life of me couldn't figure out on how to fit the rivets and machine the inside to still press the bush in, it was a tight fit on the tube, so I welded the sucker on.
by Kerry
Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Definition of Doctor's coupe
Replies: 27
Views: 3073

Re: Definition of Doctor's coupe

Frank, to put your mind at rest, "The ideal Doctor's car." (Coupe) I posted was from the complete range of T's to be offered by Ford for the new models.
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by Kerry
Thu Dec 23, 2021 3:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Texas Inspector Threw the Book At Me.
Replies: 55
Views: 6627

Re: Texas Inspector Threw the Book At Me.

Lucky at my end of the world, my home state only needs the cars to comply with the date of manufacture.
by Kerry
Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do you use 8 volts?
Replies: 33
Views: 3413

Re: Do you use 8 volts?

Why assume that fitting a 8v is to rectify a problem, it's the cheaper way to go, no changing of anything other than amp adjustment, in my case it's for making it just that little bit better, starting high compression engine with out breaking anything, lighting and running turning signals with 12v c...
by Kerry
Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Definition of Doctor's coupe
Replies: 27
Views: 3073

Re: Definition of Doctor's coupe

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There was 2 specific type of people that Ford targeted with period ads for the T Coupe.
Starting with.
1909 Coupe, as "THE IDEAL DOCTORS CAR"
And later on for Coupes.
"AN IDEAL CAR FOR WOMEN"
by Kerry
Wed Dec 22, 2021 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Definition of Doctor's coupe
Replies: 27
Views: 3073

Re: Definition of Doctor's coupe

In 1912, Ford put out a 13 page pamphlet titled "WHAT THE MOTOR CAR MEANS TO THE DOCTOR" In reading it it's not hard to see the reasoning on why the doctor preferred the coupe. Warmth in the cab. Ford claims a T could start in 10 seconds and up to 30mpg, a T would do 40 mph without taxing it's power...
by Kerry
Tue Dec 21, 2021 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Do you use 8 volts?
Replies: 33
Views: 3413

Re: Do you use 8 volts?

Yes, 3 with 8v and standard 6v cut out, never had a problem, never blown a bulb and 1 with 8v and a bittner magneto charger and one on 12v with a bittner magneto charger..
by Kerry
Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front Axle Markings
Replies: 6
Views: 1458

Re: Front Axle Markings

Same as car.
by Kerry
Sat Dec 18, 2021 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt Single stack magneto coil.
Replies: 22
Views: 2253

Re: Rebuilt Single stack magneto coil.

Did you know that nearly 20% of oil heat is dispersed through the cast iron of the block on a early engines So, lets paint the inside of the engine with Glyptol, what a great idea! :o
by Kerry
Sat Dec 18, 2021 2:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Headlight Year ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1853

Re: Headlight Year ?

Digging a little deeper in the difference from USA and Canada, 2 out of the 3 wires are longer on the Canadian by 3" and 2" and the complete stork light assembly part numbers are USA 6511X and Canadian is 6511-1/2, we also have the fork mounted as well. The bulb numbers USA 6572X and Canada 6572X an...
by Kerry
Sat Dec 18, 2021 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Headlight Year ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1853

Re: Headlight Year ?

Stev, my mistake. I'm thinking Canadian, my 16 is right angled single thimbles, back in 1915-17 Canadian parts books we had a choice of 2 head light bulbs, a 6v or 9v. I assume the wiring like you say for mag will loose both lights if one blows.
by Kerry
Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Headlight Year ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1853

Re: Headlight Year ?

1917 and if it had a single contact globe fitting you can date it back to 1915/16
by Kerry
Fri Dec 17, 2021 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front Axle Markings
Replies: 6
Views: 1458

Re: Front Axle Markings

The axle it's self has no left or right but the perches and spindles do. Maybe just marked by someone to reassemble the same way it came apart.
by Kerry
Fri Dec 17, 2021 3:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: French Model T at auction
Replies: 2
Views: 1299

Re: French Model T at auction

A few years later than 1920, it has a steel firewall. I do like the body style. :D :D
by Kerry
Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Adjusting buzzer coils
Replies: 30
Views: 2813

Re: Adjusting buzzer coils

So, we are back to the coils running on AC off the magneto and not DC unless it's running on battery, is that correct?
by Kerry
Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Adjusting buzzer coils
Replies: 30
Views: 2813

Re: Adjusting buzzer coils

John, what's converting the AC from the magneto to DC at the coil?
by Kerry
Wed Dec 15, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Different T Things
Replies: 81
Views: 12215

Re: Different T Things

Back in the day, you could buy the uni in pieces, ie, male and female knuckles, pin, and rings x 2. it makes you wonder why, what would be salvageable from a stuffed uni that could be repaired by just buying one piece.
by Kerry
Wed Dec 15, 2021 7:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Size of bore in cam bearings holes in block??
Replies: 13
Views: 1666

Re: Size of bore in cam bearings holes in block??

There are other options, make your own or turn down the cast iron on an original and sleeve it.
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by Kerry
Wed Dec 15, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Size of bore in cam bearings holes in block??
Replies: 13
Views: 1666

Re: Size of bore in cam bearings holes in block??

Henry, I pulled down an engine looking for a knock, turned out to be the cam bearings had been shimmed up with stock and had been flogged out over miles and time.
by Kerry
Wed Dec 15, 2021 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Size of bore in cam bearings holes in block??
Replies: 13
Views: 1666

Re: Size of bore in cam bearings holes in block??

Pat, the bearing case is cast iron, I don't think knurling would work.
by Kerry
Wed Dec 15, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Size of bore in cam bearings holes in block??
Replies: 13
Views: 1666

Re: Size of bore in cam bearings holes in block??

If so Dan I find that interesting, anything usually on Fords basic machining was in whole fractions. The moving and replaceable parts had the clearances.