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I pulled the head for more information.
Pistons are .030 over standard cast iron. Valves are 2 piece.

Almost complete 1927 engine with a March 1927 serial number. I purchased this years ago and believe the previous owner rebuilt it but never started it. The oil pan was clean and and it had all new gaskets. I did make a note that it was a .040 over re-ring. I do remember that I also lapped the valves...

John, I’m not sure what I'm going to do with the Winfield yet.

Bruce, sent you a pm. I’m having trouble sending out email on my personal.

Does anyone know of a supplier that currently has Haartz stayfast top material in black?
I’m in need of about 8 yards.

Thanks,
Bob

I’ve been able to start on battery and switch to magneto with no issues until today.
I’ve checked all the obvious (to me) places, connections and post. Also took apart the switch and found nothing.
I started this morning and mag was functioning, this afternoon nothing.
What am I missing.
Thanks,
Bob

Thank for the tips. I have a “pikes peak patent pending pedal” for trade towards a R/M pedal if anyone is interested.
Mark, I let a nut slip thru my grubby fingers. I’m hoping to flush it out thru the oil drain hole.

Bob…

I’m in the process of installing Bennett external brakes. I want to include the drum brake but need to adapt the peddle somehow so it has the cam.
Suggestions are appreciated.
Left picture is the peddle with a short shaft and no cam.
Bob Bente
Redding, Ca.

Another picture, I’ll have my daughter hand stitch the new pillows and rewrap the the bows.
If anyone has an extra metal band that attaches the top to the back seat, I’m a buyer.
R/S Bob Bente
Redding,Ca

I thought I would share how I’m going to refresh my top. I bought this awhile ago and the top had a broken bow. The top fabric looked good, the side pillows ware torn and frayed. I’m going to replace the side pillows and rewrap the front 2 bows. Is anyone interested in the process of how I do it? Bo...

It has been a while since I’ve posted here, but I can assure you that I always looked and read.
My question is: on a oil pan, should I use a gasket, or would permatex only suffice?
I am tired of making gaskets.
Robert Bente
Redding, Ca

I just finished flushing a radiator off an early Buick. I used a plastic kids pool, a swamp cooler pump and 4 bottles of Preston radiator flush. Lay the radiator in the pool and start with a reverse flush for for a couple days, change directions for a couple more and so on. I had to change water a f...

I soaked these in hot water over a period of several days. Then used a piece of wood and a finger nail to peal off lacquer coating.
It took awhile but the results was worth the effort.

Update on progress. I found another set of nos rings that are .010 over. End gaps on old rings in the ring travel area were .035+. I will use a sizing hone to even out the cylinder bore and size the rings for an end gap of around .010. I also received a email from Dan H. who read my post on this sit...

I have checked all the great thoughts you all have had. Timing good, valve seating good, spark good, carburetor good. Ring side spacing is between .001 - .003. I have also made an air adapter for plug hole as suggested and at 20 lbs I get blowby. I’ve ordered some replacement cylinder honing shoes, ...

I have been unable to get the engine to fire. I believe it’s due to the low compression and blow by not allowing for enough vacuum to draw fuel vapor into cylinders. I’ve also splashed fuel into plug holes, no luck, not even a puff or pop. I’ve rotated the engine for a complete cycle about 50 times....

What are options when you can’t get your piston rings to seat? I’ve ball honed cylinders with a 45 degree cross hatch, new iron rings are of proper size and end gaps are good. Cylinder walls are not ovaled. First attempt I only got up to 20 lbs. on all cylinders and even at that I had blowby. Upon d...

These 1950 era plaques came with a vehicle I purchased several years ago. Maybe Bill Harrah also participated on these tours.

What about using JBWeld, and filing smooth and flush? I’m trying to keep my costs down due to other vehicle projects draining my budget.
r/s Bob

Yes, there is a role to the edge. I have no clue how to straighten/ flatten it without removing the ear.

I tried JB weld on both sides of ear. The leak seems to be coming from the top center somewhere. So, 4 hours later I’ve the pan off and there is no smoking gun, cracks, splits or loose rivets. The only thing that makes sense to me is it’s leaking at the gasket. Nothing obvious. I plan on applying a ...

I cleaned area as suggested and believe the leak is between the ear and the pan. There are no visible cracks or seepage on the exterior rivets.
I’m trying to figure out how JB weld would solve the leak.
I would like it to be that simple.
r/s Bob

After replacing old valves with modern one piece valves, and reseating, I’ve been able to achieve speeds that I’ve never had before, 45+. Problem has developed with oil leaking from one of the oil pan mounting ear areas. Maybe due to extra vibration from higher speeds. It has gotten progressively wo...

Thanks to Dan for the response. That will help me get it done, with the key being a vertical center bow. I think I may have to resort to subterfuge next time I post a question in order to get fellow T’ers to at least open my post. Do you think something titled “Look what I stepped in” would be popul...

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I’m replacing my top material on a 1916 roadster. Looking for proper measurements between top bows before I attach the stretchers. The old top had measurements of 18 1/2” between inside rear bow and inside center bow, and 26” inside center bow to inside front bow. Any ideas on what is correct? Does ...

I want to replace my top on my 1916 runabout. I believe it’s been replaced before, around 1954. I’m looking at the fabrics at classtiquets.... I’m a master para rigger with access to the machines. I would like to keep the 2 oval rear windows that are non correct. What’s the best material offered by ...

I made room in my garage for a friend to store his new Porsche while he was moving. I left my Runabout outside for the night and then went to the coast. When I returned the next day, I discovered we had an ugly T storm hover directly over my beloved T. Some estimates on hail diameters where golf bal...

Marshal, sometimes it’s not the one component, but a combination of many. You didn’t sate why your dissatisfied. I also put a New Day timer on my runabout, and was very pleased with the results. This was after I also replaced the spark plugs and plug leads, new wiring harness and had my coils rebuil...

I’m not sure if this should go in the OT thread, but I’m thinking it’s all encompassing. As the title stated, it’s about mentoring. This week in Redding, Ca. we have a car show, Kool April Nights. I always win the super teen award for my 1916 T runabout. That’s not because it’s a super cool car, it’...

My 1916’s engine number puts it early Feb. 1916. The 3 16 xxxxxx plate on the seat frame puts the body a month later.

Tim, I appreciate your offer. I am going with the new school bearings.
I’m trying to figure out we’re the top half of the roller bearings went. I found one finger nail size piece and nothing else.
r/s Bob

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Sorry about the title, spell checker? I opened up the the axle housings and was extra careful this time and, bingo, axles turn by hand. I’m still learning, and I’ll call it providence that I had the misaligned washer. While I had the drive line disconnected I looked at the Hyatt bearing behind the p...

After checking to see if I had brass thrust washers, I rebolted axle housing and drive line. How easy should the driveline axle unit turn? It seems to be pretty stiff when I turn it with a large crescent wrench. Should it be almost a free spool?
What could the cause of the stiffness be?
r/s Bob

Thank you all, I’ve had an ah ha moment due to your posts.
r/s Bob

I have the inner steel washer set in the pin, does the outer have a pin for the steel washer on the axle housing?

I removed the rear end and opened the housings to check to see if it had brass or Babbitt thrust washers. It had brass, so now trying to reconnect the housings but I’ve a 1/4 gap between the housings. I’m thinking that the outside thrust washers have slipped down between the Hyatt bearing and were t...

I think I was blessed with a low mileage engine. The second owner bought it in 1955 and was told at the time, 1955, that it was driven less than 1000 miles. He put new piston rings in. I bought this from him, my first T, three years ago. I was sold by his story, about him and his Dad, finding it in ...

I’m replacing my old two piece valves with modern stainless valves. They are original standard .312 valves. I measured the guides at varying places and it’s a pretty consistent .317. Should I stick with the standard size, or ream .010 over and get the 10 over size valves? The 1916 engine appears to ...

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