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On the subject of ‘Blockley Tires, are they any good?’

I purchased a set of 5. Two to three months of driving,
They began to develop cracks around the bead.

This was not what I was expecting.

Maybe all tires made now are like this. I hope not.

Just got back from a tour and pulled the plugs to see how they fared. They were
covered with this yellow stuff which I have never seen before. Any ideas of
what is going on here would appreciated.

Craig Bothwell
bothwell.craig@gmail.com

Thanks. I’ll breathe a little easier now.

I’m driving my T more these days and what I continue to encounter when I pull the plugs after a long tour: no’s 3 and 4, clean. No. 2, fouled. No. 1 really fouled. I am running a Stipe cam and a Prus high compression head. I have tested the intake manifold for any signs of a vacuum leak. No signs of...

For those of you who responded to my inquiry
regarding patina (to paint or not to paint,
that is the question) I would like to thank you.
A great deal of useful information was shared
To which I am most appreciative.

Craig Bothwell

Yes. You are correct. The suggestion has been made that a high quality rattle can paint could be an option. Your thoughts?

My wife has finally seen through the ruse. “I don’t know exactly what patina is and frankly, dear, I don’t care. This is rust and cracked old paint and I’m not riding in the T until it’s painted.” So there you have it. Body shops around here won’t touch it. So, it looks like I’m going to venture int...

WANTED: (You would think that, given Ford made more than 15 million T''s, this would not be all that difficult.) Anyway, I am looking for the upper (top if you will) sockets for a '24 touring. If doesn't work, I would like to hear from anyone who has complete sets. Craig Bothwell bothwell.craig@gmai...

What I am looking for is the passenger side,
bottom socket (square not round).

Thanks,

Craig Bothwell
bothwell.craig@gmail.com

This is perhaps a little off topic, but…given
the current state of affairs the question was
raised recently whether or not a Model
T would survive an EMP blast. This a technical
question / subject that is beyond my
knowledge base. Would be interested in
responses from the forum. Thanks.

would be interested in knowing best practices of removing and installing SMALL timing gear.

Thanks,

Craig Bothwell
bothwell.craig@gmail.com

I would like very much to talk to any one who is running a Prus high compression
head in combination with a Stipe cam.

Thanks,

Craig Bothwell
bothwell.craig@gmail.com

I recently had my motor rebuilt and, after driving the car several times have noticed a troubling 'noise' that occurs when 'revving' the motor. I have run the motor at full and partial advance (and everything in between.) I had installed a Prus high compression head and a cam from Stipe. The Youtube...

I too am currently wanting to install a KC Warford. There has been a lot of useful information posted by folks much more knowledgeable than myself on the subject. Thank you. Question: Does anyone know of a source for a (Warford) support brace which I am told I will need. Thanking all of you in advan...

This question is asked of those who have a lot of experience under their belt. How many hours should it take to re-assemble a T short block AFTER all machining has been completed. I ask this question so as to get a better idea of the cost involved. I have taken the engine completely apart and will p...

My thoughts as well. Will have block sandblasted. Thanks for your thoughts

I'm putting this out to the membership as I have no idea why this was done: The engine that I am having rebuilt was 'porcelained" by the previous owner (many, many years ago). That is, the engine is 'coated' (if that is the right word) in porcelain. Looks a little bit like powder coating. I would ap...