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Thanks Scott,
I had a good visit with him tonight. I will order a set tomorrow.

That is amazing Mark, what a good deal for someone to build a really nice car.

I'm looking for a Neway valve and seat cutter set with pilots. Please let me know what you have. Vin Tin Tin three sixty at gmail dot com
Ken

I got this from a 95 year old gent who used this on Model T generators in the day. He kept it in pristine condition.
It is a wonderful tool that is easy to use and I am grateful.

I hope this is like the horses nose over the line. What time was the email sent? (place smile here)
Ken

Hello Gary,
I will call you tomorrow after 11:00 am. I'm sure I will buy all of it but need to do a bit of homework.
Ken Buhler

I will buy a late one Steve,
Ken

Hello Matt,
As per our telephone conversation and my commitment to buy the wrench, I sent you my address for calculating the cost. What happened?
Ken

Phillip,
I will call you in the morning.
Ken

Hello Matt,
I may buy this. Could you show me a photo of the socket?
Ken

Rick, if you could see that mail is mail just with different addresses, I would buy them.

email sent

email sent

I have quite a few of those body brackets from roadster and touring bodies. They have different angles and lengths. It's time for me to photo and post them before......you know.
Ken

Thanks John,
Mine have rounder tubes. They are for an earlier one. If anyone knows of a need, let me know.
Ken

I'll buy it Steven. You have sent to me before. USPS envelop like a letter. To: V1W 2X6
Ken

John, I have some roadster roof bows. Post some photos of what they look like.
Ken

Tom, I have some roadster bows. If you could find some photos of the correct ones, it would help.
Ken

Hello Mike,
Is that that the one I am buying?
Ken

Hello Scott,
I will call you this morning, Your dad is sending some parts to me.
Ken

Hi Mike, email sent.

Would someone else buy it and send it to me? Stamps and tape.
Of course I will pay for it. You can even make a little for yourself.
Ken

I wish that mailing by USPS to Canada wasn't a problem. It's like mailing a letter.

I will buy it
Ken

email sent for shipping cost
Ken

Alex, Langs had a set on here last week.

I submitted a post on this subject on Dec 14. I think it is relevant to this discussion today. Also, there is a chart of drag links for different years on the forum. It was originally posted by Chris Brancaccio.

Do not throw those cases out, they can be sleeved to fit axle gears.

I was quoted Ruskin many years ago and then found this match package which I have had taped in front of me at my desk for twenty five years.

I had no reference to reset the angles between the two ends of the rod when re-fastening the one end. Fortunately, on this 1912 item, the other end is threaded, and the adjustment made, purely by eye as the rod sat on the car. On the later fixed end rods, is there a simple way to make this setting,...

Hello Harry,
It can take up to three hours with attention to every detail. I would declare it to be certifiably safe.
Ken

Me too, glad I read about it here. Has it been determined to be Larrys' contact list or the club roster?

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Now the frame.

Allan Bennett's post in the classifieds inspired me to follow through on a year long plan to post this. I want to share what I have been doing with drag links. I made two tools that work for me. It may take more than one posting. The drag link ends are supposed to be 45 degrees to each other and the...

I repaired a riveted drag link for a customer. What is the length of yours?
I will post about drag link repair in the general discussion forum with a similar header.
Ken

Rick, Rough cast does not allow for a good reading, the machining does. These are photos of a new manifold and a warped one. I am kind, fair, honest and always willing to hear others opinions. Furthermore, I have had a few phone conversations with Melba and, I believe, we have a mutual respect for e...

Benjamin, I would buy them if you can show me a closeup detail photo of the threaded area. Without that, it's like a car going by in a parade.
You can respond here or send me an email.
Thanks,
Ken

Melba, Just a reminder that a photo and a note that says "looks good" doesn't cut it. You need to put a straight edge along the ports showing they are in perfect alignment or it could be an expensive bad experience for the buyer. A new, perfect one is not cost prohibitive. We need to start imposing ...

I have a NOS KRW Sea Lion that I am willing to sell when the conn rod jig I have purchased arrives and is what I need.
The one I have is number KRW S229. You can email me with your phone number and I will call you to discuss it.
Ken

I'll take the first shot Stephen. Sending email.

Richard, This is a rare opportunity. Before you send them, would you please mic the bearing surface and post it so I can compare that to the ones I have? It would be helpful to everyone else as well.
Thank you,
Ken

Good job calling on this. I have long been wanting to require details in descriptions, close up photos, and especially microscopic measurements on all wear areas. My strongest peeve is: looks good, should be ok, may be NOS. And then there is a photo of a bearing. How much will you pay me for what's ...

Hello again Tom,
I will buy the ones for the four dip pan. I will send you a photo of one in the morning,

Mark,
I will but the front one.

I'll buy the last clutch shaft

This is one of my blocks, it has a high serial number. Was it made in 1931? It shows 5 31 E.

Back up email sent

Roof Bows.JPG I reverse engineered my roadster while building it. I discovered that these cars were designed on a grid with verticals and levels with compass drawn curves. The front bow edge is vertical with the door hinge pins and the rear bow edge is vertical with the forward edge of the rear fen...

Ed,
I am interested in this, Would you email me your phone number for me to call you?
Thanks, Ken

Never turn a screw or bolt if it has a nut. Always hold the head hard with a well fitting driver and turn the nut. If it is a screw only, tap it as you turn in to assist breaking it loose, then tap as you loosen it.

I have something but needs identifying. Could you find some photos from a few angles? What I have needs work but at that age, most will. I have a bunch of wrists and elbows which are the base of all irons.

Ron,
I have some parts, send me some pictures and measurements.
Ken

Grant,
My '27 Roadster has 1/4" carriage bolts with thin hex nuts.

Hello Trent,
I bought your KRW Babbitt pouring jig, I would like to talk with you about this alignment tool before you sell it. May I call you on Saturday?
Ken

Oops, I didn't read no emails. I will call in the AM.
Ken

I will buy it Ted.

Stephen,
You need to find someone who has the gauges, hydraulic press, Stevens axle tool, Dan Hatch inserts, and the understanding of what is involved to properly straighten and align the axle. If shipping wasn't such a bear, I could help you. Axles need to be correct from front and side views.
Ken

John,
I have many roof bow knuckles and elbows with the tubes gone,. Is that what you are looking for? If so, or anyone else, needs parts, send me a photo of what you need. You can have them for postage. Also, I wonder if there was any left when Jack Daron passed.
Ken Buhler

Darel,
I will buy it.
Ken Buhler

Edwin, if you look back on this subject, you will find the most common problem with the vaporizer is air leakage. Also consider a full flow valve from Scott Conger.

New Canadian vehicles are being sold with an optional $1000 or so clear coat that apparently has some great benefit,therefore, a cost saving to the claims department. I wonder if the "agent" is somehow thinking every policy is included. It would be for their bottom line, not yours.

email sent about new cam bearings.

As I said in my personal email, due to logistics, exchange, and current shipping costs, I must bow out. Thank you Randy for your time and effort.

email sent

If James does not buy them I will,

Larry, I would like second please.

Andre, a good lot of the guys will shake in their boots for fear of mailing something Internationally. I see over it and over again, "shipping to the lower 48 only, or, Continental USA". I'm in Canada, next door and I don't say "Continental Canada only" or, "upper 10 only". It's just an address. I w...

Mark, I would like 8 brake cam arms please.

Morgan, The answer to any question you have can be found if you google search eg: Steering gear ratio mtfca, or muffler bracket mtfca, or axle repair mtfca. The encyclopedia and library will open to you, (along with a myriad of thoughts and opinions including mine) What you want to do involves sever...

I think a lot of the taper issues might be build up in the taper and "choking" caused by the nut giving a false reading of wollered out hubs. I recently went through 16 rear wire hubs with a coarse round file. It is important to only "glide" the file flat on the angle and not lift either end as you ...

I will buy any you have left

The ball socket looks like it should be saved for other repairs. Is it nice?

"Looks good, should be okay." Is it straight? Can we see a straight edge on it showing the rear port is not sagged even a little?

I can't see if it is complete including the pin and small spring. If it is complete, I will buy it Dan.

Hello John,
All machine parts values are based on specs. What is the mic size of the shaft and what is the irregularity of the drum face? I may be interested based on those.
Thank you,
Ken

And the bottom strap is worn through, which has to be replaced.

Mark, I have bought a few of those items from Chaffins to rebuild Ruckstells. What are the specs of the shaft fitment and what do the inside surface and the shaft surface look like? If they are within 1 or 2 thou wear, I am interested.
Ken

I have some. I sent an email.

Thank you Mark. I have two Rootlieb hoods in boxes. The aluminum early one is 23 & 5/8" for a speedster. The steel one is 24 & 3/4" and for a '17 - '23. I apologize to you and the forum for jumping without the knowledge, so these are still available. On the other hand, jumping is what we do. No hook...

I should have asked if they are correct for a Rootlieb Speedster kit? Can any one help me here?

I will buy them Mark, thank you.

I will be second in line please.

email sent

I would like to buy the pair Kim.
Ken Buhler

Email sent

Just the rod. Be careful to get an accurate measurement. Please send me your number privately and I will call you.
Thank you,
Ken

Henry, If they may have been restored, what would that process have been?

Melba,
There are many different drag links and must not be misfitted. What is the length of the one you have. Is the socket tight to a 1" ball? Are the threads clear and sharp? If yours is 30 3/4" and the rest is as described above, please write to me.
Ken

Bob, I don't jump ahead of anyone. I will take #1 if Mark doesn't.
Ken

First thing I did this morning was print this, thank you Ron.
Ken

Email sent on the drag link.

On May 24, 3000.00 worth of parts was sent by UPS to me in Canada. The vendor posted my phone number and email on the order and that I was self clearing the brokerage. On May 31, I got a sticker on my door stating I owed 771.57, including 226.66 brokerage plus tax on brokerage. For me, taxes on the ...

This has come up many times. Look back at why Herman Kohnke said to not use them.

Hi Tim,
I sent a text, left a voice mail.
Ken

Try loosening the nut, tighten the puller with a lot of pressure, and drive it until it pops.

Hello Jack, I sent an email.
Ken

Ed, I am interested, may I call you? I will send an email as well.
Ken

That is the correct place for the saddle. email me for detailed photos of what you need.
Ken

email sent.

Glad to see you include Canada Bruce. Maybe we can turn this border fear around.

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