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- Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:00 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 3 wrench adjustable lifters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 126
Re: 3 wrench adjustable lifters
Ok, this is the way we do it. 1. Butt both ends. 2. The lifters are Bob's, the only good ones. Take all the bolts out, and nuts off, and either blast, or wire brush the threads. Make sure the nuts do not move the bolt when installed, that is, rotating freely, and assemble bolts. 3. Put a heavy greas...
- Thu Dec 05, 2019 6:27 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 wrench valve lifters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 968
Re: 2 wrench valve lifters
Ok so how do you keep the lifter from turning when you snug down the lock nut without using 3 wrenches? I have yet to see lifters that when down you could hold it with a wrench, maybe the flats were just peeking over the top. No you don't have to trim the lifter bosses, even if you know the secret ...
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 3:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 wrench valve lifters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 968
Re: 2 wrench valve lifters
Mark, I haven't seen your post , until today, I will let you know how we do it, tonight if I can. Pouring a 1922 Olds. today, just got done with a 1903 Curved Dash Olds, a few days ago.
Herm.
Herm.
- Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:31 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Main bearing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 822
Re: Main bearing
I don't think that information is out there, no need for it other then the Ford Company, and Babbitters, like us. The caps were all bought from the Ford Co., already poured, as you know. I think we always used the standard thickness of 9/16, or .562-50, the same as the standard Ball cap hole. As lon...
- Mon Nov 18, 2019 3:18 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Please see the SAD NEWS thread in the off topic section
- Replies: 4
- Views: 626
Re: Please see the SAD NEWS thread in the off topic section
I give up, where is the Off Topic section?
Herm.
Herm.
- Fri Nov 15, 2019 3:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Flywheel Ring gear
- Replies: 1
- Views: 254
- Mon Nov 11, 2019 5:01 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: big freeze
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1225
Re: big freeze
The two T's are fine, but I had save the neighbors Brass Monkey.
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 1:08 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Tool for connecting rods
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1627
Re: WTB Tool for connecting rods
Pictures.
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:56 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Tool for connecting rods
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1627
Re: WTB Tool for connecting rods
Pictures.
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:53 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Tool for connecting rods
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1627
Re: WTB Tool for connecting rods
Pictures.
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:41 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Tool for connecting rods
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1627
Re: WTB Tool for connecting rods
Pictures.
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:34 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Tool for connecting rods
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1627
Re: WTB Tool for connecting rods
Waterbury, Simplicity, and Amco are the 3 machines that are alike, with a few small changes. The Simplicity, has the shortest Rod length holder. All oil groove linkage is the same. on all machines. All were made by AMCO, that is If remember right was the Automotive Machine Company. They made all kin...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: repo babbitt bushings and axle disc
- Replies: 11
- Views: 705
Re: repo babbitt bushings and axle disc
Darren is right, on his information. Also zinc was also tried in rod, and main bearings, in the war years, at least. If you mix zinc with Lead, or Tin base babbitt, both are junk after that, as it won''t stick to bearing shells correctly. I was told by the foundry, that when babbitt price went to 22...
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 10:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Hydro-Borer Bearing Machine, for Sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 300
Hydro-Borer Bearing Machine, for Sale
Long Story, but this is a rebuilt Boring machine in 1945, and never used again, as they bought another new one to do rods, as they were getting behind. I took it all apart to paint it, and it is rebuilt, in new condition. If you look up Hydro-Borer, on the net, it does all kinds of jobs. I was going...
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:55 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 wrench valve lifters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 968
Re: 2 wrench valve lifters
I just found, Bobs lifters.
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:49 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 wrench valve lifters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 968
Re: 2 wrench valve lifters
One more thing, you do NOT need 3 Wrenches, on lifters, with a lock nut.
Hertm.
Hertm.
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 wrench valve lifters
- Replies: 11
- Views: 968
Re: 2 wrench valve lifters
The lifter bolt shown in the picture, the slot will close up, or one side will brake off, NO FIX. The best are BOBs, In IL. They are made the way they should be. The bolts, nuts, and lifter body, laugh at a file. As always, any brand of lifter, should be butt. None are perfect. That is why some peop...
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Weaver Universal Axle Stand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 507
Re: Weaver Universal Axle Stand
Weaver Pictures.
There is also a small pipe that goes in the hole in the swing arm, I didn't need it, so I took it out, anp put it some where.
Herm
There is also a small pipe that goes in the hole in the swing arm, I didn't need it, so I took it out, anp put it some where.
Herm
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:14 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Weaver Universal Axle Stand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 507
Re: Weaver Universal Axle Stand
Weaver Pictures.
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 4:12 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Weaver Universal Axle Stand
- Replies: 7
- Views: 507
Re: Weaver Universal Axle Stand
Best one made. Looks like the front mount, and oil pans are not there?
Herm.
Herm.
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:44 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cutting axle tubes for floating hubs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 746
Re: Cutting axle tubes for floating hubs
Some good ideas there Herm, what are you using for a plug in the drain? And are you taking width off the shoe? I milled of the cast iron, only, off both sides of the shoe, up to the lining. These shoes are crude, I won't be using them again. The drain plug is large zerk size. The plug was a Allen w...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:42 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cutting axle tubes for floating hubs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 746
Re: Cutting axle tubes for floating hubs
When cutting the tub off straight, I have always used a hack saw. Scribe your cutting line clear around the tube. Now, take the hack saw, and cut on your line, until the saw teeth just drop through to the inside of the inner, tube. Then move your saw forward, and do it again. You are only cutting ab...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:10 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cutting axle tubes for floating hubs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 746
Re: Cutting axle tubes for floating hubs
Those two piece brake shoes, to keep them working straight, and not coming off, i put put washers on the out side of the New Old Stock Brake Cams.
I also used NOS Hubs, in the New wheels.
Thanks,
Herm
I also used NOS Hubs, in the New wheels.
Thanks,
Herm
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:59 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cutting axle tubes for floating hubs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 746
Re: Cutting axle tubes for floating hubs
I have always used Dans Hubs, they are made right.
I use two set screws to keep the hub straight with the axle, and I tighten them, and use a lock nut. You do not want the hubs sliding, in, and out, as cornering, and ruts will do.
All that I have put in, no problems.
Herm.
I use two set screws to keep the hub straight with the axle, and I tighten them, and use a lock nut. You do not want the hubs sliding, in, and out, as cornering, and ruts will do.
All that I have put in, no problems.
Herm.
- Wed Oct 02, 2019 3:23 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ideal crankshaft radius?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 604
Re: Ideal crankshaft radius?
What is the preferred radius of a T crankshaft? Thanks for your time and help. Bob 903 824 1949 It has an 1/8th, .125 inch Radius. No bigger, or smaller. Rods, and mains should be cut that Diameter, also, or you will have a mating problem. A 2" Radius, should be closest to a 15" Diameter crank. Her.
- Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:02 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: tripple gear bushings
- Replies: 58
- Views: 2150
Re: tripple gear bushings
Through the years, I have found that more success is to be had in properly applying a specification to a given machining job than trying to guess what the confusing language was on a very old technology/drawing. If you doubt that, try applying old Trade Formulas used in watchmaking: One particular o...
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 3:59 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: tripple gear bushings
- Replies: 58
- Views: 2150
Re: tripple gear bushings
Herman, I also have a reamer that cuts to 0.003 clearance. I agree 0.003 is probably ok but not 0.002. But that still doesn't explain why Ford plainly said 0.002 running fit. Ford never uses this term anywhere else and None of the other Ford repair manuals even address this issue, only the Ford Ser...
- Fri Sep 13, 2019 12:40 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: tripple gear bushings
- Replies: 58
- Views: 2150
Re: tripple gear bushings
Well Glen, my new old stock tripple gears that came from Ford, already reamed, measure exactly, .680. The Wilson reamers are, an exact fit in the Ford reamed Tripple gear bushings. If Wilson screwed up, then Ford made the same mistake. Yes I agree .002 thousandths, is to small. Like ball caps, Ford ...
- Wed Sep 11, 2019 10:49 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: tripple gear bushings
- Replies: 58
- Views: 2150
Re: tripple gear bushings
Clearance for the triple gear bushing should be .003, that is what Ford reamed them at by, Micing New Old Stock, drums, and triple gears. Also, K. R. Wilson Reamers make a .680 hole for the pins. I have got one good used set of transmission Wilson reamers, and 2 sets of N.O.S., they all cut the same...
- Tue Sep 03, 2019 11:48 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil dippers on rod cap question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 611
Re: Oil dippers on rod cap question
Holes in the cap, or web, and a Dipper will do no good, unless the rod has a X Groove System. The holes in the web should be 3/16, and drilled on both sides of the web. The cap should be drilled with 3/16 hole, and not over 1/4. With out the X Groove, oil can not enter the bearing. It would be like ...
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 9:49 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbitt Material
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1129
Re: Babbitt Material
Herm, thanks for the input. I will stick with grade 2. My book on rebuilding model A’s claims that Ford went to a cheaper lead base babbit because they thought the more robust, larger crankshaft did not require the more expensive grade. Maybe that is why the Ford name is on some lower grade babbit ...
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 4:56 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius on big end bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1075
Re: Radius on big end bearings
Pictures
The car is a 1908 Aplex, 2 Cycle, quite a Machine.
The car is a 1908 Aplex, 2 Cycle, quite a Machine.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 4:42 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius on big end bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1075
Re: Radius on big end bearings
Pictures.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 4:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius on big end bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1075
Re: Radius on big end bearings
Pictures.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 4:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius on big end bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1075
Re: Radius on big end bearings
Pictures.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 4:11 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius on big end bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1075
Re: Radius on big end bearings
More Pictures.
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:57 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius on big end bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1075
Re: Radius on big end bearings
Herm, thank you, that is good information. Is the gold rod photo in your post as poured? Do you have a side-on photo? It's hard to compare it with the static-pour rod being from two different angles. I can see you had leakage with the static-pour rod. I used a combination of aluminium welding wire ...
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:47 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbitt Material
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1129
Re: Babbitt Material
Just because babbitt has Ford in the babbitt, does not mean it came from the Ford Factory, it may be 86-7-7, but it didn't come from Ford. The babbitt in the Ford Garages, that we got with Wilson tools, that was Ford Babbitt, all had Ford Imprinted in the bar, and written out, Just like the Model T,...
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbitt Material
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1129
Re: Babbitt Material
I will try to do it tonight, Mr. Erik, I am pouring in a 1903 Olds, today.
Herm.
- Wed Aug 07, 2019 3:37 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Jack Rabbit or Turbo 400?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1178
Re: Jack Rabbit or Turbo 400?
I pulled my 23 engine several years ago to replace transmission output shaft and the slipping transmission that I had put turbo 400 plates into. The turbo plates looked good, but about 1/3 of the Ford steel plates were cracked. I suspect due to heat from the slipping transmission. I replaced the pl...
- Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:25 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius on big end bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1075
Re: Radius on big end bearings
C to C, is 7 inches.
Width is 1.500.
The Radius is exactly 1/8th.
First rod, Gold, is our Centrifugally poured Rods
Herm.
Width is 1.500.
The Radius is exactly 1/8th.
First rod, Gold, is our Centrifugally poured Rods
Herm.
- Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbitt Material
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1129
Re: Babbitt Material
Not the same as Fords, Erik.Erik Barrett wrote: ↑Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:57 pmI buy government grade #2 from United Metals. They publish their formulae online and it is what Ford used for model T’s.
Herm.
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:48 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Jack Rabbit or Turbo 400?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1178
Re: Jack Rabbit or Turbo 400?
Bottom line, is that with Jack Rabbit, you MUST put in a spring that meets or exceeds original pressure at original deflection. Neutral will be improved with either choice. Just don't expect that they will hold up or be MORE robust than a stock clutch." End Quote. It is NOT the Jack Rabbit Clutch th...
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:50 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Checking for rod bend on a lathe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 645
Re: Checking for rod bend on a lathe
And the off set. Best to check the rod, only for, twist, bend, and off set. Far to many maybes with piston added.
Herm.
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 3:34 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HELP. MODEL T NOISE
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2397
Re: HELP. MODEL T NOISE
Only thing I can think of, is pistons touching Head, or Head Gasket.
Herm
Herm
- Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:06 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: lost motion
- Replies: 9
- Views: 738
Re: lost motion
When I was 14, I put in my first peddle shafts. The brake peddle came loose, two times. That is two hogs head removals. I didn't like that. We had a can full, about a quart FORD can of peddle pins NOS, that were cold roll metal. Also we had a big box full of NOS peddle, and high speed shafts. Drilli...
- Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Help ID aluminum high compression head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1491
Re: Help ID aluminum high compression head
R. G's heads are flat on the inside, are all the same depth, from one end to the other. They will " PING ".
The Z head is built like the Waukesha, and Hebbie High Power.
Herm.
The Z head is built like the Waukesha, and Hebbie High Power.
Herm.
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 1:39 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Help ID aluminum high compression head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1491
Re: Help ID aluminum high compression head
It is not one of R. G's heads. It is a z head.
Herm.
Herm.
- Sun Jul 14, 2019 3:30 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ***1909-1911 Fan Assembly***
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1335
Re: ***1909-1911 Fan Assembly***
I found a fan bracket arm, with fan hub and blades, where the hub and bracket arm, were made of brass. I didn't see that they were brass until all the old grease got taken off.
Herm.
Herm.
- Mon Jun 10, 2019 2:40 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple gear weight
- Replies: 9
- Views: 771
Re: Triple gear weight
We either would take the two down by removing metal from the two heaviest, or adding weight, by wire welding, filling the two holes, to the two lightest. Easy.
Herm.
Herm.
- Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: INSERT ROD BEARINGS--LONG TEM REPORT?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2701
- Tue May 21, 2019 4:01 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tips on Installing a Modern Cam Seal
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1251
Re: Tips on Installing a Modern Cam Seal
It's funny how opinions go. I've never used anything. I just tap them in, and leave it at that! There are different years of engines that, when laying the seal in the front cover, the seal has a lot of slop, about .010 to much. When the cover is to big, we have always laid the seal on a anvil, clos...
- Tue May 21, 2019 12:04 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: '27 Spindle Bushings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 543
Re: '27 Spindle Bushings
Pictures. Spindle top thrust bearings. No wear, turns easy.
- Fri May 17, 2019 10:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Buick piston used in Model T??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1682
Re: Buick piston used in Model T??
We have used 312 Ford Forged Pistons in the 26-27 T Blocks.
Herm.
Herm.
- Fri May 17, 2019 10:36 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Scandinavian Bands soaking or not?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 660
- Wed May 15, 2019 12:30 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine rebuild.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 534
Re: Engine rebuild.
We don't like to weld on a crank, but what is done is done. The bolts that come with the weights, we do not use, as we had a set come loose once. Nothing hurt, as they just slide back and fourth about 1/4 inch, but you can hear them. We have used about 175 sets, and never any trouble, I like them ve...
- Tue May 14, 2019 8:37 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How tight?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 582
Re: How tight?
We put grease Zerks in those, also.
Herm.
Herm.
- Tue May 14, 2019 8:36 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How tight?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 582
Re: How tight?
We put grease in those, also.
Herm.
Herm.
- Mon May 13, 2019 2:07 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Piston pin clamp
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1137
Re: Piston pin clamp
We use 30 lb's torque.
Herm.
Herm.
- Sun May 12, 2019 7:51 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spindle Bolt oil groove?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1271
Re: Spindle Bolt oil groove?
Some repro bolts are hardened, and then ground, they have oil grooves, or use to.
The cheap ones were ground, and then hardened, have no oil grooves, but the bolts then are all warped, and they are NOT useable, at all, as they are junk.
Herm.
The cheap ones were ground, and then hardened, have no oil grooves, but the bolts then are all warped, and they are NOT useable, at all, as they are junk.
Herm.
- Sun May 12, 2019 7:41 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spindle Bolt oil groove?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1271
Re: Spindle Bolt oil groove?
We have always just drilled the center hole in the spindle, between the bushings, and put a small pound in grease zerk in it , and you can fill the cavity between the top, and bottom bushings, and will push gun grease out both top and bottom of the bushings. It lasts a whole lot longer then oil. We ...
- Sun May 12, 2019 4:11 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Piston pin clamp
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1137
Re: Piston pin clamp
We have always used New lock washers.
Herm.
Herm.
- Sun May 12, 2019 4:08 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo-Air driven car
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1654
Re: Old Photo-Air driven car
I hope he didn't use the Battery, for a seat! The seat of his pants would have fell out! LOL, I have seen that happen, more then once.
Herm.
Herm.
- Sun May 12, 2019 4:00 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pan straightening
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3253
Re: Pan straightening
Kenneth ; Here are some pictures of my home made Straightening table . Unfortunately I dont have the right location for the pan arms.IMGP0207.JPG I seen your ball cap area jig, when you listed it a long time ago. Simple, but very ingenious, and quite effective! I would never have thought of it. Tha...
- Sat May 11, 2019 11:40 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pan straightening
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3253
Re: Pan straightening
The best way to build an accurate pan jig is have a good pan and have it checked on a Wilson pan jig, and then use that for your pattern, to build your jig, for all the points of Alignment.
Herm.
Herm.
- Sat May 11, 2019 11:33 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pan straightening
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3253
Re: Pan straightening
It may give you a pan rail that is flat or not, and the transmission area that may be bent up, or down, but not the ball cap area, right, or left, the hand crank that is dead center with the crank center so you can turn the engine without it binding on the pulley pin. Or, one of the most important, ...
- Sun May 05, 2019 5:06 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: $ Difference Between Replacing Broken Crankshaft w/ stock crank or a Model A or B or Scat crank?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1489
Re: $ Difference Between Replacing Broken Crankshaft w/ stock crank or a Model A or B or Scat crank?
I can’t fathom why anyone wouldn’t have MORE hill climbing ability (unless they fouled up the cam timing)!!
Agree!
Herm.
Agree!
Herm.
- Fri May 03, 2019 9:11 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbitt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1029
Re: Babbitt
Anybody ever use a lead test kit to check babbitt? The gun at the scrap yard is broken. image.jpg Sold by the Magnolia Metal Corporation, Magnolia Anti-Friction Metal is still available for purchase today. Introduced in 1886, Magnolia Metal (as it was commonly referred to) was advertised as "the be...
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:37 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine machining tolerances
- Replies: 6
- Views: 919
Re: Engine machining tolerances
We always bore the block first a few thousandths under, as there is no way on some blocks, that you can guess the finished size, or the thought size, to see if it will clean all the, rust pits, wrist pin grooving, and previous boring that was done with a boring bar that was wore out, or a block surf...
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:37 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbiting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1811
Re: Babbiting
Suited up, yes indeed, Welder cap, long sleeve insulated shirt, and Face shield, babbitt is 950. On the opening side, floors, walls, and ceiling, and me, if I get a little complacent. With out the spinner, we couldn't pour all the thin wall cam bearings, bronze, and steel out of all the car brands, ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 1:57 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbiting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1811
Re: Babbiting
how do you get the babbitt into the bearing when pouring? Horizontal I might understand, but vertical not so much. Most casters are vertical, or you also having to over come gravity. They are also easier to set up, and work on. For pouring babbitt, we use a Ladle with a 3, or 4 inch spout, to go in...
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 12:53 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbiting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1811
Re: Babbiting
Pictures.
This is the heating torch we use to heat Jigs, Blocks, ect.
Herm.
This is the heating torch we use to heat Jigs, Blocks, ect.
Herm.
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:36 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Restamping engine numbers
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2676
Re: Restamping engine numbers
We have put several restamped engine blocks, in cars. Put the bare block on the mill, and take about .010 thousandths off the serial no plate, on the block. Then with the correct stamps, replace the original number off the damaged block, that was in the car, and on the cars title. I fail to see the ...
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:54 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: scat crank issues
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1095
Re: scat crank issues
Of all the scat cranks we used, 3 were about .052 to short, in the rear main, the flange was thicker also, so Vern opened them up. These came out of older production, I called them at that time, and made them aware. It was cheaper to fix, and had control on the fix, them send them back. We always ch...
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 1:00 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sizing rods before babbitt
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- Views: 1400
Re: Sizing rods before babbitt
They were put in with one of 3 Storm Vulcan bearing groovers .Sean Butler wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:49 pmHey Herm: Those X-Grooves look pretty clean. Are they done on a Waterbury or similar machine or do you use another of your home-spun jigs?
Herm.
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:58 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sizing rods before babbitt
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- Views: 1400
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:49 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbiting
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Re: Babbiting
Pictures.
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:46 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbiting
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Re: Babbiting
We pour with a Ladle with a snout, of varying lengths.John E. Guitar wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:46 pmHerm, thanks for posting these photos of your rod pouring setup. How do you pour in the babbit and what speed does the rod rotate at?
It runs at about 1,200 R. P. M's.
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:34 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbiting
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- Views: 1811
Re: Babbiting
We don't have a stove either. But when I was a kid, we could have used it in the out house, in the winter. We have been using the No. 35 torch, 45,000 BTU's . Cutting torches, have no place in babbitt bearing work. We Have used that for over 50 years. I thank the one now is the third new one. http:/...
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:40 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sizing rods before babbitt
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- Views: 1400
Re: Sizing rods before babbitt
pictures
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:24 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sizing rods before babbitt
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- Views: 1400
Re: Sizing rods before babbitt
Pictures.
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:15 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sizing rods before babbitt
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- Views: 1400
Re: Sizing rods before babbitt
More pictures.
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:08 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sizing rods before babbitt
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- Views: 1400
Re: Sizing rods before babbitt
We never bore out any Model T caps because they have been filed. I built a Jig that takes T, A, and B caps, and also the rod, and machines the part lines on both. They fit together, perfectly. Also, they are machined flat to the bolt hole, both directions. If that isn't done, the Rod, and Cap will n...
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 6:43 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New transmission - I’m saved by Erik Barrett
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1545
Re: New transmission - I’m saved by Erik Barrett
The cotter pin in the wrist pin bolt, isn't doing you much good.
Herm.
Herm.
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine Builders: Babbitt and boring cylinders question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 712
Re: Engine Builders: Babbitt and boring cylinders question
We have always done the machine work first, and I mean all of it. You don't install babbitt, and then expect to clean the block after, of cast iron grit is tough to remove, with out chemical. For those that don't under stand centering a Model T crank, as well as others, I will explain it again. It d...
- Fri Mar 29, 2019 1:16 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto coil ring material..........?
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- Views: 1139
Re: Magneto coil ring material..........?
THANK YOU MARK..................I had a feeling it might be something like ductile iron. I doubted that Henry would have been chinzy and used a simple casting. Cast won't bend. Ductile iron will. Now, I asked for a very specific reason.....mine's bent, just enough that I won't be able to maintain p...
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 10:50 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Question re rod bearings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 928
Re: Question re rod bearings
[quote=rgould1910 post_id=19273 time=1553644114 user_id=1436] I had Ron's Machine shop pour a set of rods for me about 4 years ago. I abandoned that project and now am looking at the rods to use with my 27 project. I have two crankshafts that were reground in the past. In each case the width of the ...
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 5:16 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple Gear Reaming Measurement
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2158
Re: Triple Gear Reaming Measurement
Herm - I'm not that much of a machinist, and certainly not an engineer, but in reading this whole thread, it sounds to me like besides making certain that replacement pins are the right diameter, it sounds as if the surface finish of the replacement pins is also much more important than one might r...
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 3:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple Gear Reaming Measurement
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2158
Re: Triple Gear Reaming Measurement
What is the correct reaming measurement for the triple gear bushing? As I recall it is 0.680". I am at work right now, and my book is at home. The machine shop at work said they would ream (Sunnen hone) my new triple gear bushing. FYI, I have new triple gear pins. Thanks The hole from a Wilson ream...
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 10:12 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steel shims between coil ring and block
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1522
Re: Steel shims between coil ring and block
We are thinking about having some of the shim/spacers made up. The one piece shim. The originals I have are .015. They would not take the place of the brass laminated shims but would supplement them. This was original to the T engine. Ford part number 3272. Question, would there be a market and if ...
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 2:36 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1754
Re: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Herm , hi ..i like your style ..if i was to bring an average 1913 transmission for rebuild to you ..what would it cost approx these days ?... im talking new drums and seals, t 400 clutch plates ..cheers johnny I am sorry Mr. Johnny, at this time, we are about 4 and 1/2 months out with just babbitt ...
- Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1754
Re: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Very nice tutorial. Thank you. I've never seen transmission linings done that way before. Does anyone else do this? How had this secret alluded me for 40 years? : ^ ) Keith I read Dad's Dyke's book, when I was about 14, it sounded like a good idea, as the bands that we replaced were never wore even...
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 1:27 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Laminated main shims...HUH?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1980
Re: Laminated main shims...HUH?
Model T main shims should come in .032 thousandths thickness, but the people that have them made use the less expensive, .003. I tried to get them to go to .002, but NO. To use the .003 thousandths, get some .001, and .002 thousandths, sheet stock. If you are a adjusting a bearing, and the bearing i...
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 12:14 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Transmission rebuild, The Way We Do It
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3159
Re: Model T Transmission rebuild, The Way We Do It
I see you used a safety wire on the screw that retains the clutch hub instead of a cotter pin. Why? Is there a chance that the wire could work its way up and become loose? Screen Shot 2019-02-24 at 8.49.38 AM.png I have taken at least 500 Transmissions apart, and rebuilt them. many the key would al...
- Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:35 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: will pancake hasslers bolt to the rear of a big drum ruxtel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 628
Re: will pancake hasslers bolt to the rear of a big drum ruxtel
The Pancake style were made especially for the 26-27's.
The fronts will fit all, but the rears only the large drum.
Herm.
The fronts will fit all, but the rears only the large drum.
Herm.
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 6:08 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple Gear Pin Wear
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1257
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:42 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple Gear Pin Wear
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1257
Re: Triple Gear Pin Wear
The old pins are normally .002 flat. fitting a new round bushing to a flat pin will not last very long, with out excessive wear, on bushing, and gear teeth. Herm. What do you mean "The old pins are normally. 002 flat"? I have never torn into an engine before, so this is all new to me. Thanks, Norma...
- Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:38 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple Gear Pin Wear
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1257
Re: Triple Gear Pin Wear
The old pins are normally .002 flat. fitting a new round bushing to a flat pin will not last very long, with out excessive wear, on bushing, and gear teeth.
Herm.
Herm.
- Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple Gear Pin Wear
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1257
Re: Triple Gear Pin Wear
The transmission book states to replace the triple gear pins if they have 0.005 wear. The pins measured 0.677, 0.677, and 0.675. What is your thought on the 0.675 pin. Replace or keep? If I replace should all 3 be replaced to have the same OD for new bushing reaming . The stock Ford pins are .676-5...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 5:29 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is that a spittoon or ashtray on the dash
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1357