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by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:28 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Big Timing Gear
Replies: 26
Views: 3867

Re: Big Timing Gear

And to counter with; when I lost my center main, also broke some of the teeth off the nylon gear, except; only took the top part off some of the teeth and cracked others, the car still ran. The lost teeth were still about 1/2 there and there were cracks were about 1/2 way down the on others. When th...
by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 19, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transistorized ignition and magneto wire
Replies: 3
Views: 1155

Re: Transistorized ignition and magneto wire

or just attach to the post if it is still installed, keep people wondering. :)
by Mark Gregush
Sun Oct 18, 2020 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Any rear floating hubs being made that don't require shortening the axle housing?
Replies: 10
Views: 2263

Re: Any rear floating hubs being made that don't require shortening the axle housing?

While you can buy the modern bearing replacement for the outer and inner bearings they are not safety hubs. You would have to cut the axle tube down in order to have enough room to mount the needed parts to install the safety hubs and flange plate the wheels mount to and keep the brake drums in corr...
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 17, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: NEW ITEM Intake & exhaust gland rings Heavy duty as original
Replies: 2
Views: 822

Re: NEW ITEM

you might want to put what you are selling in the title. The ones sold now can tend to collapse esp. No 4 exhaust port so these should be a great item.
by Mark Gregush
Fri Oct 16, 2020 12:48 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: For Sale 1915-1922 Coil Box
Replies: 6
Views: 1466

Re: For Sale 1915-1922 Coil Box

1917 to 1919 cars and for TT's, 1922. I am pretty sure by 1920 all cars would have been fitted with the instrument panel that would have held the switch and ampere meter or blank off as needed. The brace was added in 1917. The steel cover over the switch would not have come with the brass plate as i...
by Mark Gregush
Fri Oct 16, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Why wooden spoked wheels and not steel?
Replies: 19
Views: 3884

Re: Why wooden spoked wheels and not steel?

Even when the Model A came out, much of the buying public still had to be convinced that the wire spoke wheel was safe (in this case the welded spokes). Some place I have seen a photograph of a Model A with most of the spokes cut away to show how strong they were and would support the car. What Wayn...
by Mark Gregush
Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Head gasket intentionally blocked? Mystery!
Replies: 8
Views: 1981

Re: Head gasket intentionally blocked? Mystery!

Doesn't the extra hole have to do with the water flowing the other direction down under? :lol:
by Mark Gregush
Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - Kingston to Holley NH
Replies: 16
Views: 3802

Re: 13T - Kingston to Holley NH

I don't understand why you would want to use a 26-7 carburetor on a '13? Why not change the spray needle? Because the casting is different... And as has been pointed out to me several times when I said the same thing, their not. Apparently they all have thread in them for the other type spray needle.
by Mark Gregush
Wed Oct 14, 2020 2:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Head gasket intentionally blocked? Mystery!
Replies: 8
Views: 1981

Re: Head gasket intentionally blocked? Mystery!

Does it fit better if you turn it upside down? Jim Patrick That hole is on the center line of the block, so no matter which way the gasket is flipped would still cover hole. There is only one way to install the head gasket correct, the water passage holes at front and rear are different size. The h...
by Mark Gregush
Wed Oct 14, 2020 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Australian ROFO coil on ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 1470

Re: Australian ROFO coil on ebay

The later more modern KW American coils also used the strips for the core. The coils made with the clips could also have been made for the guys with hit-miss engines.
by Mark Gregush
Wed Oct 14, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Traffic Light Finders
Replies: 9
Views: 2092

Re: Traffic Light Finders

Even at 5'10" with the short nose on the T's and a bit of extension over the windshield on the huckster, I too have to bend some to see the traffic lights sometimes. We get use to stopping just before the cross walk marking in our modern cars, so that just carries over to driving a T. If the sensors...
by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 13, 2020 5:46 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: OX-2 Carb FS Lower Price
Replies: 10
Views: 2250

Re: OX-2 Carb FS

Dan you might want to post the center to center on the mounting bolts and throat size.
by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Radiator cap for 28-29 30.00 each plus ship
Replies: 8
Views: 1284

Re: Radiator cap for 28-29 30.00 each plus ship

I missed the photo of the tape showing size.
by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Bosch 3 gear aluminum cross drive magneto
Replies: 3
Views: 994

Re: Bosch 3 gear aluminum cross drive magneto

I think you are asking about this type esp. when you talk about the middle gear; http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/331880/371536.html?1373403034 A cross drive has the magneto mounted at a right angle to the motor on the left side. Is the noise at idle or speed? Could be a number of things; like c...
by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Headlight Question
Replies: 11
Views: 2240

Re: Headlight Question

If I have a head light rim that is a bear to take off, I take the whole lamp off and lay face down on a piece of carpet on the floor. Then press down and twist. The carpet holds the rim and allow even pressure all the way around. Also allows you to check and cleaning of the ground path.
by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 12, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Leon Parker's rewooding plans
Replies: 65
Views: 18965

Re: Leon Parker's rewooding plans

Vincent H wrote:
Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:49 pm
I saw that. Thats how I found this thread. I was just hoping that someone else knows something about what happened to the plans. Somebody must know something.
Yes at least 2 people do and guess they are not talking about it. :(
by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine dies when lights turned on
Replies: 16
Views: 2644

Re: Engine dies when lights turned on

He explained where the wires go in his post(s). Lets not over complicate a simple thing like changing a wire for the power source. Other then the extra wire for the head light, it is wire now as it would have been with a battery added.
by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 12, 2020 12:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Engine dies when lights turned on
Replies: 16
Views: 2644

Re: Engine dies when lights turned on

john in kzoo wrote:
Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:34 am
I wonder if I could relocate the far right connection from the mag terminal to the terminal with the blue connector (under the plug wire). The result should be that the car will run on mag and the headlights will run off the battery........Correct?
Yes, that should work.
by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
Replies: 13
Views: 2334

Re: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21

How would you install a 1923 steel firewall with drip rail inside the 1915-1916 hood former. Of course a steel low fire wall would work IF you were working with the low hood/radiator, but he is NOT. By the way, if I had the parts I would do the same thing with my 21, just because it would look cool....
by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 12, 2020 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Digitizing Wood Plans
Replies: 4
Views: 1539

Re: Digitizing Wood Plans

The plans have been sold. Her last post, she did not nor would she say who bought them. So at this point the plans are in the wind. Hope at some point, it has been a while, that the buyer will step up and let us know when and if they will be back on the market. RE the legal part; between the two par...
by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pn support dogear blocks
Replies: 20
Views: 2980

Re: Oil pn support dogear blocks

ya and don't try with a box wrench on the starter side. ;)
by Mark Gregush
Sun Oct 11, 2020 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
Replies: 13
Views: 2334

Re: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21

You have to get the firewall for the 1915-1916 hood former. You can't (without a lot of rework) just stuff a 1917 to 1922 wood firewall in. The firewall/dash for the 1915-1916 IS DIFFERENT ANROUND THE EDGE.
by Mark Gregush
Sun Oct 11, 2020 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steel spoke wheel with ford logo ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1602

Re: Steel spoke wheel with ford logo ?

If it is a steel spoked wheel, I don't think they came with hubs, so your old hub would have been used.
by Mark Gregush
Sun Oct 11, 2020 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21
Replies: 13
Views: 2334

Re: What is the difference between wood and metal firewall for a 21

It is a 21 body with a 15 style hood former and a wood firewall and a brass radiator.
No, the metal firewall will not fit the 15/16 hood former the outside edge is different along with different mounts at the bottom.
by Mark Gregush
Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Help to ID carb
Replies: 2
Views: 977

Re: Help to ID carb

It is a Kingston L4. If it is iron body, used from 1921 to 1926. Can't tell from photos if bronze or iron body. If bronze would be a little earlier.
by Mark Gregush
Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1925 Repro rear brake shoe fitting question...
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Re: 1925 Repro rear brake shoe fitting question...

I think the original shoes had notch cast in that area for just that reason, if they broke it should happen there. Unless you are using the brakes as service brakes, you could have just replaced the lining. When installing the springs, hook them so they are on the backing plate side. Hooking them th...
by Mark Gregush
Sun Oct 11, 2020 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quality Body panel suppliers
Replies: 10
Views: 2507

Re: Quality Body panel suppliers

The new sheet metal on eBay that I have seen is from Howell's. If it is on eBay they must have in stock to list. I would guess that when ordering from them, if not in current stock, that may run batches where there are enough orders. I would think it takes a lot of work to setup just to make one pan...
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 10, 2020 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Quality Body panel suppliers
Replies: 10
Views: 2507

Re: Quality Body panel suppliers

I don't think there are a lot of choices. Lang's and Snyder's list body panels. Both may get from the same supplier and would expect that they would need rework to your satisfaction. When there is no original to work with, you have to work with what you can get.
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 10, 2020 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
Replies: 70
Views: 8857

Re: What have you done to your T in October?

Nothing on the T's, but have been doing some work on the 1920 Dodge.
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 10, 2020 1:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: is a resistor needed in a 12 volt system
Replies: 29
Views: 5065

Re: is a resistor needed in a 12 volt system

Fantastic and thank you for letting us know the outcome. :P
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 10, 2020 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - Gas Lamps Coming Back to Life
Replies: 3
Views: 1180

Re: 13T - Gas Lamps Coming Back to Life

Looking good! You might want to turn the flame down some it's too tall and looks like it about to start smoking. The wick should be tight across the top, no fuzzing and cut straight across and maybe an angled snip on each end.
by Mark Gregush
Fri Oct 09, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
Replies: 71
Views: 9854

Re: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff

Everything is Skookum! An old friend of mine back in the late 60's early 70's used that all the time. He worked for one of the tug boat company in the Portland area. Truth is I thought it was a Upper Midwest, where he was from, term till I looked it up. :) It comes from the Pacific Northwest. One of...
by Mark Gregush
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 1916 Dodge
Replies: 11
Views: 2612

Re: 1916 Dodge

looks like the BIL found the Dodge Facebook pages. :)
by Mark Gregush
Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:15 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Carburetor jet needed for Wheeler Schebler
Replies: 7
Views: 1468

Re: Carburetor jet needed for Wheeler Schebler

Forgot all about replying to this till tonight. Great about Scott being able to help out. The only ones I have are in the carbs, but would loan one if you needed to copy.
by Mark Gregush
Wed Oct 07, 2020 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Check out the Classified section 5007CAP-Hid
Replies: 2
Views: 1396

Re: Check out the Classified section 5007CAP-Hid

Replacements for the orange drop capacitors for the coils that the vendors have been out of stock on.
by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Cotter pins tips
Replies: 23
Views: 3747

Re: Cotter pins tips

I straighten the ends as much as possible and then use a pair of side cutters to grip the loop. The cutters are used to lever against the side of the nut so I am not using a straight out pull that can let go in a hurry. That way I don't bash my elbow/hands/T with a sudden let-go. Allan from down un...
by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:04 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: What cars other than Ford do you own?
Replies: 4
Views: 1562

Re: What cars other than Ford do you own?

1920 Dodge that had been cutdown to make pickup. The back part of the touring body has been replaced, but it is the wrong year and things don't line up. I have a set of hasslers for the front if I ever decide to rebuild and put on. Missing the springs for them but they are the same as T. Looks like ...
by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 06, 2020 9:49 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: H-O BRASS---and stuff.
Replies: 22
Views: 3571

Re: H-O BRASS---and stuff.

mark, your 310, besides missing the front truck, is missing a shouldered screw on the valve linkage, allowing it to fall down and will likely cause derailments. (not having the front truck is also a contributing factor). Portline Hobbies has all the parts you'll need to fix it, and they are online....
by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: T coupe on Craigslist
Replies: 3
Views: 1362

Re: T coupe on Craigslist

I think it need needs a little more then the ad says!! LOL But the price is good.
by Mark Gregush
Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
Replies: 70
Views: 8857

Re: What have you done to your T in October?

From the encyclopedia (early mufflers had cast ends with two bolts of the 3 holding the brackets on front and rear): REAR HEAD 1909 ----- 1201 Separate tail pipe, F/N 1213 1909-1910 4040 1221 Steel brackets, straight pipe. 1911-1914 4040 1221 Steel brackets, curved pipe 1914-1917 4040 1221B Integral...
by Mark Gregush
Mon Oct 05, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Flying Model T
Replies: 23
Views: 4274

Re: Flying Model T

Ya me too! LOL Kinda got off the track of flying Model T's. :lol:
by Mark Gregush
Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Flying Model T
Replies: 23
Views: 4274

Re: Flying Model T

Isn't there a flying fliver hanging in the museum? ;)
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:46 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Aviation Gas
Replies: 2
Views: 3155

Re: Aviation Gas

This is the section for help with the site not car questions, ask on the general forum.
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 03, 2020 10:08 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Warren Automobile.
Replies: 10
Views: 2668

Re: Warren Automobile.

John Warren wrote:
Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:43 am
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Just found this, looks to have a unique frame.
Dodges used the same stepped frames for many years, narrow at the front up to the rear engine mount then got wider under the body.
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:22 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: H-O BRASS---and stuff.
Replies: 22
Views: 3571

Re: H-O BRASS---and stuff.

Especially selling! LOL Notice the count on this eBay search; https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?Year=%2 ... 43&_sop=10
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:42 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Changing of the guard
Replies: 6
Views: 1789

Re: Changing of the guard

Shetland ponies one bucked me off when I was a kid, landed wrong and broke my arm, another, Dad had a wire stretched over a gate for electric fence right at eye level for me, you might guess what happened. Trip to eye doctor for me. Our 1/4 was ex race, it did like to run. The Morgan was ok to ride ...
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 03, 2020 3:31 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: H-O BRASS---and stuff.
Replies: 22
Views: 3571

Re: H-O BRASS---and stuff.

Like the still, but would have put in more wooded location! LOL There are a number of us into Model RR's, I am currently doing American Flyer. The front pilot truck is off the 310, looks like a derailment with the passenger and about as far as I've gotten adding scenery. I have a lot of HO rolling s...
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ‘26-‘27 Brake Shoe Alignment
Replies: 12
Views: 2308

Re: ‘26-‘27 Brake Shoe Alignment

Just look at the lining and shoes for wear or rub marks. Maybe there are some high spots. Unless you are using them for service brakes, they are just parking brakes.
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Identify this event please
Replies: 11
Views: 2450

Re: Identify this event please

It is hard to make out for sure, but the car behind 23 (sixth one back) looks to have not only rounded fenders but 17 style radiator. Also, the cowl lights on the first car are the round 1915 up style. A lot of the banners seem to flow the cowl lines of post 1915 cars, not flat across as one might e...
by Mark Gregush
Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 1909 Flywheel/Magneto problems
Replies: 16
Views: 3502

Re: 1909 Flywheel/Magneto problems

I think as was suggested on another posting, to change it out to the later magnets and coil ring, IF, they are the same diameter and will fit in the narrower pan and hogs head. You would get better support from the cast coil ring over the pressed steel. This was posted on Facebook; https://www.faceb...
by Mark Gregush
Fri Oct 02, 2020 1:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Carburetor jet needed for Wheeler Schebler
Replies: 7
Views: 1468

Re: Carburetor jet needed for Wheeler Schebler

If you had one to copy from could you make it?
by Mark Gregush
Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: is a resistor needed in a 12 volt system
Replies: 29
Views: 5065

Re: is a resistor needed in a 12 volt system

While he was last on line same day as his post, the 28th, he could be watching as one of those guest we see listed at the bottom. If someone ask a question it is fantastic getting replies, but the person asking the question, would be nice (in my OP) to update and let us know what the outcome is or t...
by Mark Gregush
Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Need Help-How to Post Photos
Replies: 8
Views: 4432

Re: Need Help-How to Post Photos

What procedure are you doing when you try and post? What is your results? Are you getting the yellow warning or? Are you using Windows 10 or Apple? This test picture is 4000 x 3000 and 2.6 MB's. If you hold your mouse over the pictures you are trying to post what are there sizes?
by Mark Gregush
Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: is a resistor needed in a 12 volt system
Replies: 29
Views: 5065

Re: is a resistor needed in a 12 volt system

Some coils have a resistors others do not. Should be printed on the side if it has or needs one, or look up the parts number. How hot is the coil getting when it dies? Too hot to touch or just warm? If the car dies after a time, it could also be the condenser is bad. Once it gets hot it stops workin...
by Mark Gregush
Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Am I "over-greasing" my Universal Joint?
Replies: 33
Views: 4845

Re: Am I "over-greasing" my Universal Joint?

The U-joint housing does not have any seals. So grease can and does flow past the driveshaft bushing down the tube, around the bell or into the engine, but mostly around the bell. Any oil getting past the 4th main washes it out too.
by Mark Gregush
Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Disc wheels: how can I mount old Chevy disc wheels on a T?
Replies: 5
Views: 1478

Re: Disc wheels: how can I mount old Chevy disc wheels on a T?

The set Henry listed, I think I know how they were made. If I had been able to find a set of the Chevrolet plates (some things I can make, some not so much), I would have maybe done it that way. Using the Chevrolet plates would have meant pressing a sleeve on the hub to support them. ;) 1926-27 have...
by Mark Gregush
Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing Rust from Manifold
Replies: 9
Views: 2239

Re: Removing Rust from Manifold

Outside inside or both? Intake exhaust or both? Outside, wire wheel or sandblast. Inside I sandblast to knock any crud loose.
by Mark Gregush
Thu Oct 01, 2020 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Horn Wire Tube
Replies: 11
Views: 2126

Re: Horn Wire Tube

First, what year car is it going on? Asking because not all horn wire tubes were the same size. Next, the column in question could be 1915, that might not have had the horn wire tube. Up to about 1917, the horn wire tube was smaller, it only carried the wires for the horn. Around 1917 when the headl...
by Mark Gregush
Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Disc wheels: how can I mount old Chevy disc wheels on a T?
Replies: 5
Views: 1478

Re: Disc wheels: how can I mount old Chevy disc wheels on a T?

A few more photos of mine showing rim and felloe sizes and what happens when miss matched. To add, the 1926 to 1928 are 21", before that not sure but might have been 30".
by Mark Gregush
Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Disc wheels: how can I mount old Chevy disc wheels on a T?
Replies: 5
Views: 1478

Re: Disc wheels: how can I mount old Chevy disc wheels on a T?

You will need to drill holes to match the Ford wood wheel hub and use the flange plate. I mounted mine with 1" thick 6061 aluminum spacers between the hub and wheel. I think 1925 was the first year for the disk wheels, but they are not the ones you want to use, not a lot of them anyway. The 1926/27 ...
by Mark Gregush
Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Am I "over-greasing" my Universal Joint?
Replies: 33
Views: 4845

Re: Am I "over-greasing" my Universal Joint?

My take is it is ether dry or had very little to start with. Which is nether here on there, it needs to be filled one way or the other.
by Mark Gregush
Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Topsy turvey-Old Phptp
Replies: 5
Views: 1696

Re: Topsy turvey-Old Phptp

Looks like a T door handle and there is a hinge just below the roof line, I would guess after 1920 or 1921.
by Mark Gregush
Tue Sep 29, 2020 2:13 am
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: Can anybody ID this bar clamp?
Replies: 7
Views: 2265

Re: Can anybody ID this bar clamp?

It is a bench top drill. I have one all most exactly the same except, I would have to check, mine has feet. The wood was placed against the movable backstop and drilled by turning the crank to spin the bit and the hand wheel is the feed. Not sure that it is missing any parts, was more then likely he...
by Mark Gregush
Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:50 pm
Forum: Forum Support Questions
Topic: Glowing Exhaust manifold
Replies: 2
Views: 3112

Re: Glowing Exhaust manifold

Copy and repost on the general forum, this section is for problems with the site not car questions.
by Mark Gregush
Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What headlights for a Canadian 23 touring. Anyone have a set for sale?
Replies: 13
Views: 2137

Re: What headlights for a Canadian 23 touring. Anyone have a set for sale?

Except for the references to the Synoski winner and lens, everything shown so far is common for US cars and is not an indicator.
by Mark Gregush
Mon Sep 28, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: 1916 Dodge
Replies: 11
Views: 2612

Re: 1916 Dodge

While you can go the Dodge Brothers Club home page, it really runs short on people using it. The Facebook pages are way better. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dodgebros/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/DodgeBrothersMotorCars/ Pretty much the same stuff gets posted on both FB pages, but think the Do...
by Mark Gregush
Mon Sep 28, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Am I "over-greasing" my Universal Joint?
Replies: 33
Views: 4845

Re: Am I "over-greasing" my Universal Joint?

Brendon start a new post with your questions about the low please so people can reply to it.
by Mark Gregush
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What headlights for a Canadian 23 touring. Anyone have a set for sale?
Replies: 13
Views: 2137

Re: What headlights for a Canadian 23 touring. Anyone have a set for sale?

Untill one of the guys from up north chime in, the only difference might be; instead of stamped Ford they might have a Clasco stamp, but do not know for sure, just a wild guess. Other then that they should be the same. I don't recall seeing any cars from up north or other countries that had differen...
by Mark Gregush
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford tire pump: Check valve?
Replies: 14
Views: 2460

Re: Ford tire pump: Check valve?

Maybe not in the brass cylinder one, but my Ford steel cylinder has a check valve in the base.
by Mark Gregush
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: in need of a pattern
Replies: 5
Views: 1444

Re: in need of a pattern

Can you post photos of what you need? While I know I don't have any, I and others may not be sure what bracket you are asking about.
by Mark Gregush
Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Am I "over-greasing" my Universal Joint?
Replies: 33
Views: 4845

Re: Am I "over-greasing" my Universal Joint?

Depending on fit of 4th main to tail shaft and upper drive shaft bushing, grease will ether flow into the engine or down the drive shaft. More then likely will show itself around the piece that holds the bell to back of hogs head/pan, which is were it will leak out later making a mess on your nice f...
by Mark Gregush
Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing the Steering Wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 909

Re: Removing the Steering Wheel

Yes, no, maybe all depends on how tight it is. ;)
by Mark Gregush
Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ford tire pump: Check valve?
Replies: 14
Views: 2460

Re: Ford tire pump: Check valve?

I tried that and all that happened was the handle came back up and that was with an empty tube. Reading this leads me to think the springs may have been different, a little weaker then the ones we have now. My pump had a new leather so maybe not a pump issue. You pump would at some point have to ove...
by Mark Gregush
Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Am I "over-greasing" my Universal Joint?
Replies: 33
Views: 4845

Re: Am I "over-greasing" my Universal Joint?

Ya should have just installed a zerk fitting and pumped it in. Would not have to removed it when done. Empty should be the good part of a tube of grease to fill. You need to shoot a little in the small cup on the drive shaft just to be safe, it greases the bushing. 13 caps full, not even getting clo...
by Mark Gregush
Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T in September?
Replies: 88
Views: 12174

Re: What have you done to your T in September?

Hey Mark, kinda curious about your experience shipping a car to the EU... how did you ship it, what costs and paperwork were involved, etc.? We're contemplating going there on a semi-permanent basis (in our case, Italy :shock: ), and I'd rather take my car (that I know and love so well) rather than...
by Mark Gregush
Sun Sep 27, 2020 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Wheel adapters
Replies: 2
Views: 1156

Re: Wheel adapters

Google "mtfca wheel adapters"
by Mark Gregush
Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T in September?
Replies: 88
Views: 12174

Re: What have you done to your T in September?

Thanks! The car is listed on a world wide selling site. So between this one and the TT that went to France, I am still working on my 15 minutes of fame :lol:
by Mark Gregush
Sun Sep 27, 2020 9:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 13T - Missing Bolts
Replies: 9
Views: 1848

Re: 13T - Missing Bolts

In the mean time and if you want to drive the car, two 3/8 X 1" to 1-1/4" fine thread bolts with lock washers will work fine. I have used them like that in the past and do not recall having any issues.
by Mark Gregush
Sun Sep 27, 2020 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T head, how can I tell if a T head has been milled?
Replies: 7
Views: 1758

Re: Model T head, how can I tell if a T head has been milled?

Are you asking about wanting to get it milled to increase compression or just surfaced to make flat? Not exactly what you are looking for, but food for thought; http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/708324/761481.html?1496715975 http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/822076/859833.html?1524663574 Top o...
by Mark Gregush
Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Holly G disassembly
Replies: 9
Views: 2058

Re: Holly G disassembly

Chances are it has swollen with age and will get broken when trying to remove. It's not black it's dirty, they were a pot metal and would have been about the color of dark aluminum. Heat will just melt it. You could try good penetrating oil, not WD40. Seems to me someone was just looking for one bec...
by Mark Gregush
Sat Sep 26, 2020 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing Steering Column
Replies: 9
Views: 1688

Re: Removing Steering Column

it helps to take the steering wheel off when you do this, more room to move around. Just did a re-install on a 26 today.
by Mark Gregush
Sat Sep 26, 2020 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Removing Steering Column
Replies: 9
Views: 1688

Re: Removing Steering Column

Do you have the column out or are you trying this still in the car? If you have not pulled out of the car, it can be done without pulling the arm.
by Mark Gregush
Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Accessory Halladay front bumper
Replies: 2
Views: 1251

Re: Accessory Halladay front bumper

There is an announcement on the general forum page.
by Mark Gregush
Fri Sep 25, 2020 9:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Fs accessory mag
Replies: 12
Views: 3178

Re: Fs accessory mag

Look close at the chain drive, something does not look right or I am not seeing how the drive mounts. ( I get how the mag mounts)
by Mark Gregush
Fri Sep 25, 2020 5:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB, Early 1909 Flywheel Magnet
Replies: 14
Views: 3115

Re: WTB, Early 1909 Flywheel Magnet

Tod in my quest for a gas cap for my 1920 Dodge, still have to find one, you sometimes have to put lots of request and bugs in peoples ears. :) Another place to try is AACA;
https://forums.aaca.org/
by Mark Gregush
Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rotating Mass, Available Horsepower, and Acceleration
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

Re: Rotating Mass, Available Horsepower, and Acceleration

In the Model A world, loosing weight off the approx 63lb flywheel (36 vrs 63), you gain acceleration and top speed but lose at the bottom end, easier to stall. Must be a flat head V8 owner, because he talks about K member. I think you could take the crankshaft and driveshaft off the list re reducing...
by Mark Gregush
Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found this not so old pic...
Replies: 28
Views: 4325

Re: Found this not so old pic...

It's in McMinnville Or. and about 37 miles from Portland.
by Mark Gregush
Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: HELP!!! SHOULD I USE A WATER PUMP??
Replies: 48
Views: 5344

Re: HELP!!! SHOULD I USE A WATER PUMP??

I have read in the past that using distilled or pure water with a neutral PH, it will leach from the surrounding metal till it reaches a PH in balance with it's surroundings. So any deposits on the inside will contaminate the liquid. Which may or may not be a good thing. ;)
by Mark Gregush
Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB, Early 1909 Flywheel Magnet
Replies: 14
Views: 3115

Re: WTB, Early 1909 Flywheel Magnet

You might also post here if you haven't: https://www.hcca.org/classifieds.html
non members can post wanted and for sale ads, but with out photos. Just post a link back to this one.
by Mark Gregush
Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: top bow pivots
Replies: 5
Views: 1314

Re: top bow pivots

Looking at the photos, guess there are 3 different length ones. ;)
by Mark Gregush
Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What Aluminum Head Saver to Use
Replies: 13
Views: 3040

Re: What Aluminum Head Saver to Use

While I have seen people talk about just running 50/50 in their systems to prevent electrolysis between the cast iron and aluminum forming deposits and attacking the aluminum, I didn't find that. My passages were getting plugged up on the aluminum adapter plate between the cast iron block and head. ...
by Mark Gregush
Wed Sep 23, 2020 8:01 pm
Forum: OT - Off topic
Topic: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff
Replies: 71
Views: 9854

Re: "Pretty far-fetched" and stuff

For want of a nail the shoe was lost, for want of a shoe the horse was lost, for want of a horse the rider was lost, for want of a rider the battle was lost, all for the want of a nail...or something like that.