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Three may even be a bit high for it; maybe negotiable? But looks like a potential project for someone. I have a1919 C-door, so not wanting another project.

Found this ad on FB for a C door by Sioux Falls, SD, if anyone is interested.

I have no connection to this seller.

Chuck

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Still looking

I am in need of one (1) hub cap to fit my 1919 C-door.

Would like one that matches the 'patina' of my other three on the car.

Thanks,

Chuck

I am replacing a leaky head gasket with a copper gasket from Lang's.

Should I use any gasket type sealer on the head or just use the copper gasket without sealer??

Thanks,

Chuck

Frank: Thanks for the pictures. I do have the 3 springs for the outer ring and the single spring for the center. Pict #5845 looks like mine but I don't seem to have any stops to prevent the tumbler from spinning? I have the switch all back together. Will take it apart and look again. Thanks again! W...

I did get the wafers working in the tumbler. I caught 9 wafers in and when I put in #10 the key would not turn. So per James recommendation, I left out wafer #10 and it turns. However, the key still does the 360 degree turn. I must be missing a part that prevents the tumbler from turning 360? Thanks...

Inside of switch showing back of tumbler. Is a part missing that would prevent tumbler from turning 360?

More picts

Okay, am posting some more pictures. These are all the parts that I have. So not sure if I am missing any.
However, it seems to me something should stop the cylinder from turning 360 degrees?

Thanks for everyones help and comments.
Chuck

Frank:
Meant to post that I am not sure what prevents the key from turning 360 degrees? The key should not turn left past the BAT marking or right past the MAG mark. Not sure if the wafers will prevent this?
Chuck

Frank: Thanks for the info. Attached are photos of the switch, tumbler, and contact points. When I install the tumbler/etc without the wafers in the dash, the key turns 360 degrees. Then I can't tell if the contact points are on battery or mag or somewhere within 360 degrees. I am assuming the wafer...

2382E10F-050D-4104-B8FD-7C4DC2E59A8B_1_201_a.jpeg Does anyone have experience rekeying a Culm ignition switch. Previous owner did not have the key to Culm #15; they used a toggle switch to start the 1919 C-door. I bought a Culm key #68 that fits the switch. But have to rekey the 'pins' to fit key #...

Kevin: Thanks, I found this post below.


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When the timing mark on the camshaft gear is in line with the 'FORD' inscription on one tooth of the timing gear; is this Top Dead Center for piston #1? When mine are inline it still appears as #1 piston still has about 1/8 to 1/4 inch to reach top of head. Gear teeth have to move about 5 more teeth...

Thanks for all the info. My mechanic friend was going to replace this gasket for a different owner. He may just suggest Dan's technique and see what he wants to do.

Rusty Ford: That's what I thought!! Thanks

Steve, thanks for the reply. I have done it several times with the engine pulled. There is not much room between the hogshead and engine. Just wondering how hard it would be to do a good job?

Have a 1927 roadster. Can I replace the hogshead felt gasket without pulling the engine? Thanks, Chuck

Dan:

Did you use spacers between the rotor and the camshaft??

Chuck

First time it was set up this way by previous owner and had never been run. Second time was my fault, should have known.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me!!

Thank you all for your help.

Chuck

Here is the side view. Needs an ANCO roller/rotor.

Mark: Is this cap from an Anderson timer??
Thanks for your info! Chuck

I have a 1921 coupe purchased five years ago from an estate. Trying to get it started this winter. Cleaned electrical system from negative ground on frame through to the spark plugs. My problem was went I went to start it, it backfired and would not start. To make a long story short, I pulled the co...

Mark: Thanks for the diagram. Will see what tomorrow brings. Not supposed to get much above zero tomorrow, so lots of time to work before Spring. Chuck

Ruckstel24: I can not get the coil box lid off when it is installed under the dash. So I will have to reinstall and reconnect all wires to the plugs and timer. The coils are old wooden Ford inscripted coils; but previous owner had installed all new points,etc. So don't know if they have ever been re...

Humblej: That is what I thought. So I will put them back in and see if it starts. Thanks, Chuck.

I have taken the coil box of a '21 coupe. Car has not been started. Is there any way to check each coil to see if it is good? Thanks. Chuck

Thanks Dan. Very Interesting

Dan, thanks for the info on the universal keys. I knew they existed but didn't know much about them. They show them on eBay, but like you stated one key for a series of numbers.
Chuck

Okay, so you fellows made me look again. The tumbler had been painted and I could not see the numbers. Even this time I couldn't see the numbers unless I held a flashlight at about a 23 degree angle they were faintly visible. Scraped the paint off and there it was!! Just like in Dan's picture and mi...

I have a project car that am working on; 1921 coupe from an estate. Previous owner (deceased) had put in a new ignition switch, probably 12 years ago. I can not find the key for this switch amongst his part boxes. Called Langs and they said all new switches were keyed #55 since about 1960. So I orde...