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by Wreckrod
Fri Oct 25, 2019 4:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

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by Wreckrod
Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

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by Wreckrod
Fri Oct 18, 2019 10:35 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

Gotta move this thing.

New price for head: $3,400

Head AND intake with carbs: $4,600
by Wreckrod
Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

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by Wreckrod
Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:27 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

Gotta move this thing.

New price for head: $3,500

Head AND intake with carbs: $4,700
by Wreckrod
Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:55 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

Nice looking head. Any idea of the compression ratio? Would one need to run a water pump with this setup? Bob the compression is probably pretty similar to a stock T low head. The combustion chamber isn’t small, but it cuts out the whole area where the intake valve would normally be. I ran mine wit...
by Wreckrod
Mon Oct 07, 2019 4:49 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

Gotta move this thing.

New price for head: $3,600

Head AND intake with carbs: $4,800
by Wreckrod
Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:51 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

art32mor wrote:
Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:46 pm
Seth this an orginal Australian repop?
This is an aluminum head and my understanding is that it’s an older reproduction. As to whether it came from Australia originally, I have no idea.
by Wreckrod
Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

Do you have any idea what performance the engine have in horsepowers? It will depend on what cam you run, what exhaust, and whether you run this intake and carb setup I have or something different. I would guess the head by itself is worth a good 20-25. Dual exhaust or a big header and tube are pro...
by Wreckrod
Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:50 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

Gotta move this thing.

New price for head: $3,700

Head AND intake with carbs: $4,900
by Wreckrod
Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

Do you have the valve covers? Leaving the exposed to road dust on the top might cause some issues. Hank No valve covers, I had some years ago but another gentleman purchased those from me. I’ve had this head on my speedster and done all kinds of off-roading, but I’ve never had any issues with dirt ...
by Wreckrod
Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:37 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

DustySpokes wrote:
Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:17 pm
Whooaa ! That is a pretty potent carb setup !
Thanks, really need to move this.

$4,900 new price for head, intake and carbs, will come with linkage, bolt on and go.

New price for just the head: $3,800.
by Wreckrod
Wed Oct 02, 2019 2:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

I have a dual intake with a matching pair of U&J carbs that I could add to sweeten the deal, but that would drive the price up another $1,100.

If I include the intake and the two carbs, I’d ask $5,000 plus shipping.
by Wreckrod
Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:37 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

Re: FS: Rajo 4 valve head

Price reduced to $3,900! Really need to move this. Add some zoom to your T!
by Wreckrod
Mon Sep 30, 2019 4:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: FS: Rajo 4 valve head
Replies: 25
Views: 9796

FS: Rajo 4 valve head

I really like the way my speedster runs with this head, but family issues dictate that I need the $ from it more than the head itself. When things settle down in the future I’ll get another one. For sale is an aluminum Rajo 4 valve head, taken off of a speedster that runs like a scalded dog. No crac...
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

The skeeters haven’t been bad at all. I’ve only seen a few really really late in the evening. Granted, they’re almost as big as yellow jackets but there hasn’t been the “carry you away” hoard that I was expecting. They had a video of them driving the Hay around up on a TV monitor. Lol, it ran about ...
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

The burl walnut on this Packard was mind blowing. This was the only car that just seemed too nice to drive. I think getting to sit in it would be sensory overload. It’d be hard to pay attention to the road.
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

This ‘33 Auburn speedster was just stunning. The front lower headlights turn with the wheels, just a very simple little mechanism but really neat.
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

UGGGHHHHHH I probably looked at this ‘23 Mercury speedster the longest. I wish they would have let me open the hood cause I know there’s a Rajo head in there. I would have crawled all over it and underneath just looking at everything.
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

This 1911 Kelsey looked really fun, but seems like it would overheat from no airflow?
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

This Premier has a really cool starting system - you pump up a reservoir to 150 PSI and then it has tubing to distribute the pressure to the cylinders to get them moving.
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

Lol this skinny car made me chuckle. It’s like a cartoon in a good way. The Oakland was beautifully crafted, this would be an awesome car to tour in. Just seems very elegant and stately.
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

This Model K was absolutely gorgeous. Even though I’ve seen lots of pictures of Rob’s K, it’s hard to appreciate how imposing this car is. It has a presence and looks like it wants to just go.
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

1909 Model T, has an NH carb and brassworks radiator, but still a really well done car. No clue if the block is real or not.

This 1907 air cooled Franklin was really really cool. Probably my favorite non-Ford car that I saw.
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

I’ve seen the video of this running around on the snow and MAN ITS SO COOL I couldn’t even stand it. I wanted to ride on it so bad.
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

Here’s a speedster and Snow Flyer. I really like that through the firewall spotlight.
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Re: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

Here are some of my favorite things in the museum. I drooled all over everything but the pics I’m posting are the best of the best.
by Wreckrod
Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today
Replies: 16
Views: 4857

Going to Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum today

I have wanted to go here for several years, ever since I knew it existed. Eating breakfast at the Northernmost Denny’s in the World! As soon as I found out work was sending me to Fairbanks, Alaska, I already knew I had stuff to go do and see. I’m not sure on their policy about taking pictures, but i...
by Wreckrod
Sat May 25, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My car is fighting me?
Replies: 11
Views: 4955

Re: My car is fighting me?

You can't turn the fan bracket around, the adjusting tab would be on the wrong side. LOL *smacks forehead* duh, yeah. What Mark said. Just do like I did and take the fan off completely. I have an electric one I only run if I’m gonna be sitting still idling for a long time. Or going slowly up a hill...
by Wreckrod
Sat May 25, 2019 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My car is fighting me?
Replies: 11
Views: 4955

Re: My car is fighting me?

I would try turning your fan bracket around. You have it now where it sits a bit closer to the engine. You’ll have to take the pulley off and then you can turn it over where it will sit a little bit further away. Might still need a shim but maybe not.
by Wreckrod
Sun May 19, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Tire pressure, how low can I go?
Replies: 25
Views: 8236

Re: Tire pressure, how low can I go?

Lol that valve stem lean means that Kevin just isn’t braking hard enough before the corners. A more aggressive speedster driver will pass him in the turns! (Just picking Kevin)
by Wreckrod
Tue May 14, 2019 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The 14 T is driving me nuts , starting mystery ...
Replies: 36
Views: 11128

Re: The 14 T is driving me nuts , starting mystery ...

Lol someone here has said before: 90% of electrical problems are really fuel issues. I will be really interest to see if your new starting procedure works consistently whenever car is cold. Also, not sarcastically, but having my own speedster without a starter, I wish there was some mechanism to sim...
by Wreckrod
Tue May 14, 2019 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rebuilt U&J from Stan Howe
Replies: 6
Views: 3496

Re: Rebuilt U&J from Stan Howe

Would you post a picture of the other side of the carb? Thanks!
by Wreckrod
Sat May 11, 2019 12:38 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Lubricants, what do you use?
Replies: 21
Views: 7417

Re: Lubricants, what do you use?

For my Ruckstell I use 85/140 but also a healthy big gob of Lucas oil stabilizer. I like the Lucas a lot for getting all over everything and sticking well. In my Chicago auxiliary I use 80w90 and lots of Lucas again. I’ve run just straight Lucas in that but it’s too expensive when it climbs out of t...
by Wreckrod
Thu May 09, 2019 11:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: The 14 T is driving me nuts , starting mystery ...
Replies: 36
Views: 11128

Re: The 14 T is driving me nuts , starting mystery ...

Sounds like too much fuel. Try starting next time without choking, and open the throttle up twice as much as you normally would, 1-2 pulls, then close throttle a notch, 1-2 pulls, repeat. I’ll be surprised if it doesn’t start a lot sooner than you expect it to (be ready to close throttle without run...
by Wreckrod
Wed May 08, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Overhead Cylinder Head Repro
Replies: 4
Views: 3034

Re: Overhead Cylinder Head Repro

Rajo Reproductions - Mark Chaffin was making new repro Rajo overhead valve conversions. I believe he sold the business to someone else though?
by Wreckrod
Tue May 07, 2019 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: More Ruckstell info
Replies: 14
Views: 5424

Re: More Ruckstell info

I use a piece of brass as the thrust washer between the axles. It’s relatively easy to size correctly and it’ll wear before wearing on anything else (along with wearing more slowly than fiber).
by Wreckrod
Tue May 07, 2019 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Getting closer.... the Ford Special racer
Replies: 17
Views: 7017

Re: Getting closer.... the Ford Special racer

Hey Rob, is there another thread about this car? Would love to hear more details on the engine and what the end goal is for the car. If there’s not another thread would you post that here? Thanks!

Edit: lol nevermind, I found it.
by Wreckrod
Wed May 01, 2019 4:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Ross Steering Box for sale (great for speedster build)
Replies: 6
Views: 3552

Re: Ross Steering Box for sale (great for speedster build)

Reduced to $600 plus shipping. (Or make me an offer)
by Wreckrod
Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Ross Steering Box for sale (great for speedster build)
Replies: 6
Views: 3552

Ross Steering Box for sale (great for speedster build)

I offered this originally to the guy who was looking for a period gearbox for his speedster, but he passed on it and I’m looking to move it. Internals look great, no slop. It’s a worm gear box. Asking $650 plus shipping. Happy to answer questions or post more pics.
by Wreckrod
Tue Apr 30, 2019 1:17 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - Steering box (speedster build)
Replies: 13
Views: 5473

Re: WTB - Steering box (speedster build)

Here are pics. I think I emailed everyone back who inquired. OP has first dibs, wide open after that. Asking $650 plus shipping. Internals look awesome, still good oily grease in there, no rust. I can’t feel any slop when I turn the shaft and hold the steering arm.
by Wreckrod
Tue Apr 30, 2019 12:06 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB - Steering box (speedster build)
Replies: 13
Views: 5473

Re: WTB - Steering box (speedster build)

I have a Ross steering box that would work great for a speedster. Will post pics for you tomorrow. It’s a worm gear. And I think from the period you are looking for.