MTFCA Forum

Hi Allan,
thanks for the answer.
Are you sure that this shaft is surface hardened? I didn't feel anything there. The transmission clutch slide collar is hardened.
It would make sense if the shaft was hardened. But I didn't feel any of it.

Thanks
Markus

Hello everyone, I would need the clearenc between the clutch shift (transmission clutch slide collar) and the driving plate shaft of a 26/27 engine. What was the factory measurement? Can someone help me. My driving plate shaft was badly worn and I turned it off 0.016 inches. Now i do a new transmiss...

Hi,
Youtube channel for parts repair Ford Model T.
Casting and machining bearings, flame spraying shafts, flame welding castings, engine repair, rear axle repair.
Starter and alternator repairs.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7haZ ... fseJ6wrURw

but just a hobby not a businnes.

Markus

Hi,
i have a question about the 4th Main.
When you pull the Motor or the Rear end, you have to unscrew the 4th Main. What is your recommendation so the 4th Main does not shift downwards?

Regards
Markus

Hi James,
yes, Scott is correct. You have to find the neutral position on your brushplate.
https://youtu.be/C7Psk4hK3gU
See at 28:00 minutes.

Regards
Markus

Hello, i have aluminium pistons which didn't have oil holes drilled for the wrist pin in my 26 Roadster. Can someone please post a picture with the aluminium piston with the oil holes drilled? I am interested in the location of the hole, the number of holes and the diameter. My intention is to drill...

Hi together,

Does anyone have an idea for this topic????

Hi Kerry,

do you have any further information for this topic?

Yes, that will work. But 25 ft-lb is also ok. Do not overtighten.
At my actual project i do the same.
When you tighten that screw. DO NOT clamp the rod in the Vice. Use a Pin who fits in the Piston Pin.

Like this:

Yes, there is an outside oil line.

Hello Mel,
i start with a torque from 25 ft-lb when the hole is than in the correct position for the cotter pin, than thats it.

Markus

Thanks for the answers. I want to explain, why i asked the question: I got a complete rebuild motor. I put the motor in a teststand to run the motor to see that the motor is running fine. After about 10 minutes run (motor is running fine), i removed the sparkplugs. The sparkplug from the first cylin...

Hello together, I use Aluminium Pistons in my 26 Roadster with .040 oversize and the Grand Rings for Aluminium Pistons .040. The standard Gap for the rings is 0.004-inch per inch of diameter of the cylinder. That means 0.004 x 3.790 = 0,015. My question is now, what is the maximum accept gap for thi...

Hi Patrick,
very nice car. You bought it right now?
When you need some help, i can assist you. I live near KTown (Kaiserslautern) in Germany.

Markus