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- Mon Dec 02, 2019 10:14 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: sstrang little 4 cyl. engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 443
Re: sstrang little 4 cyl. engine
The water cooled exhaust manifold indicates that it' s boat motor. Possibly a sailboat motor?
- Mon Nov 18, 2019 7:07 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: My "New" Lathe!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1131
Re: My "New" Lathe!
That quick change tool holder is about 1 size too large for that lathe. Not that it can't work, it will just be more cumbersome than it has to be. And, due to its large size compared to the compound it mounts on, it will add to the overhang that Tim refers to. Aside from any danger of breaking anyth...
- Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:57 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell P147 notch plate spacer ring Why?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 584
Re: Ruckstell P147 notch plate spacer ring Why?
Mark,Mark Gregush wrote: ↑Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:16 pmStan I was thinking along the lines of worn case too. Jerry it would move the ring gear the wrong way.
Yes, it definitely would. As I mentioned, it would be the wrong thing to do. That said, I like the other suggestions here better!
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:43 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ruckstell P147 notch plate spacer ring Why?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 584
Re: Ruckstell P147 notch plate spacer ring Why?
The thickness is somewhat close to that of a typical bronze thrust washer. Could this be to take up the gap of a missing thrust washer? Obviously, it would be the wrong thing to do, but an unknowing past tinkerer may have seen it as a solution to an odd gap that he couldn't explain, seeing as how a ...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:00 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 wrench valve lifters
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1104
Re: 2 wrench valve lifters
Correct. And, you do NOT need to cut down your tappet guides in the engine block in order to adjust your tappets.Kohnke Rebabbitting wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:49 pmOne more thing, you do NOT need 3 Wrenches, on lifters, with a lock nut.
Hertm.
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 7:43 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 wrench valve lifters
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1104
Re: 2 wrench valve lifters
Roar,
Yes, that's what it is. Trade name is Spiralock. There's probably others too. https://www.stanleyengineeredfastening. ... /spiralock
- Sat Nov 02, 2019 11:06 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T Club That Doesn’t Drive Around And Eat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 823
Re: Model T Club That Doesn’t Drive Around And Eat
So, who started the whole "Drive around and Eat Stuff" thing anyway? Well, it was inspired by a 3 Stooges episode, "False Alarms". Curly's would-be girlfriend states, "Let's go places and eat things". At 11:43 https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=3+stooges+false+alarms+&&view=detail&mid=7D6FC3F70E9D...
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 3:05 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Don't get me started/starter woes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 424
Re: Don't get me started/starter woes
Keith,
Thanks for the update! It helps us all when we read, "the rest of the story". Glad that you're on the right track.
Thanks for the update! It helps us all when we read, "the rest of the story". Glad that you're on the right track.
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:57 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Will this work on my acetylene tank?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 623
Re: Will this work on my acetylene tank?
Something like this may work for you: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Victor-Acetylene-Regulator-VGS360/392502094491?hash=item5b62f2aa9b:g:lVkAAOSwyXNZ7SXV This is pretty close to what I use. This one is a little big/bulky though: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ESAB-Purox-R-27-15-025-Acetylene-Regulator/39250209...
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:41 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Will this work on my acetylene tank?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 623
Re: Will this work on my acetylene tank?
That won't do what you want Marty. The pressure to your lights should be nearly zero, but not quite. This gauge's needle will not even move off the peg at those low pressures. You don't need a gauge, what you need is a regulator. There were regulators made in the Model T era, and those that you can ...
- Sat Oct 26, 2019 7:08 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Generator issue
- Replies: 9
- Views: 468
Re: Generator issue
Check the cutout?
- Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:06 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Don't get me started/starter woes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 424
Re: Don't get me started/starter woes
".... it sure did kick back multiple times ...." Aside from any starter troubles, fix this first! Even if your stater engaged perfectly, it'll be ruined again when the engine kicks back on it. Ignoring the bendix itself, how easily does the starter motor shaft turn by hand? An engine kicking back ag...
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:50 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 2 wrench valve lifters
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1104
Re: 2 wrench valve lifters
Dennis, "What keeps 2 wrench valve lifters from backing off?" To answer your question: Not much. Have had a few friends with those, and the adjustments backed off. Yes, there is a locking method, but in what I've seen, it's not as guaranteed as the lock nut. I've never seen one of the screws as pict...
- Sat Oct 05, 2019 8:29 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Covered Bridge Tour
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2185
Re: Covered Bridge Tour
Was an awesome tour, as always! A pleasure to meet you George. Sure hope you can join us again sometime. Also had fun talking with several other forum members. The bridges, scenery & people and second to none!
- Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:19 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ohio Jamboree
- Replies: 2
- Views: 298
Re: Ohio Jamboree
Thanks so much to all who worked hard to make sure there would be an Ohio Jamboree this year! My cousin and I had a great time, as always! A great bunch of people and a great tour.
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:04 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What oil do you use for your Model T?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1177
Re: What oil do you use for your Model T?
20w-50, in a well broken-in engine.
- Fri Aug 23, 2019 9:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ohio Model T Jamboree?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 259
Re: Ohio Model T Jamboree?
Yes there is Paul! BJ Miller and a few other folks picked it at the last moment. I believe it's in Heath, OH. I guess I better make sure for certain, since I plan to be there!
Get a hold of BJ and see if there's still a way you can join in!!
Get a hold of BJ and see if there's still a way you can join in!!
- Sun Aug 18, 2019 4:58 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Show us your 1915 pass front door line up please
- Replies: 4
- Views: 435
Re: Show us your 1915 pass front door line up please
I've always attributed that misalignment to the body being spread open a bit. Meaning, the dimension from right side to left side arm rest has spread open, or that the right side body panel leans out at the top a bit too much. Given that, I think that it's not so much a door problem as it is a body ...
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:27 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: what is this steering gear case?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 694
Re: what is this steering gear case?
It's a one-way clutch. Prevents the wheel from jerking out of your hands on rough roads. In other words, you can steer the wheels, but the wheels cannot steer you. Sounds good on the face of it, but it also means that after a turn, YOU must return the wheels to a straight ahead position, instead of ...
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:18 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 5 times increase in thermosyphon rate
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1067
Re: 5 times increase in thermosyphon rate
I learned a long time ago if water flows through the radiator, in a car, too fast it doesn’t have enough time to cool down. I don’t know that this would play a role in a Ts cooling system but in a pressurized system with a pump it sure does. I wonder if it’s possible in a T ? Then wouldn't it also ...
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:42 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Checking for rod bend on a lathe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 646
Re: Checking for rod bend on a lathe
... but, you still need to check for twist.
- Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:37 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Today made it all worth it
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1697
Re: Today made it all worth it
Congratulations Tim! See you in the Soo too!
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:04 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What’s this?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 630
Re: What’s this?
It's an aftermarket carburetor for a Model T.
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 7:01 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil change ?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1671
Re: Oil change ?
Lots of well meaning overthinking here. First, by your description of the oil, "brown color," it's not even dirty yet, which makes sense at 300 miles. It's dirty when it's black. Second, you don't need to do anything other than just remove the drain plug, let it drain and drip for a while, replace t...
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:28 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: More exhaust manifold joy
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1086
Re: More exhaust manifold joy
Paper gaskets allow straight manifolds to warp, as there are no gland rings to restrain the movement of the manifold when it's hot.
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil change ?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1671
- Wed Jul 31, 2019 8:15 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: APCO Cap....Springs Needed or Not?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 634
Re: APCO Cap....Springs Needed or Not?
I can certainly understand leaving the springs off, but do NOT skip the step of wiring the bolts in place. To do so, you'll need bolts with wire holes drilled through the heads. Do NOT substitute split lock washers in place of the wire.
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:33 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Large drum hydraulic brakes
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1579
Re: Large drum hydraulic brakes
My dad used the same drums/shoes/wheel cylinders on my Fordor. Except, he made new backing plates, heavy enough for the job. He also used the GM parking brake parts, actuated by the T parking brake.
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:24 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: MTFCI 2019 Red Dirt Tour
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1182
Re: MTFCI 2019 Red Dirt Tour
My wife & I were on the tour. The folks on PEI did an awesome job! We had a wonderful time. Best seafood anywhere! (Where can I get a lobster roll in Michigan!?!?!?) Nicest people you'll ever want to find. Really, we hated to leave.
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:37 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Brassworks Radiator
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2792
Re: New Brassworks Radiator
Are you using the correct water outlet? There's a high head and a low head style.
Yes, pictures would help...
Yes, pictures would help...
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 11:56 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Old Photo - the Irma Hotel
- Replies: 11
- Views: 878
Re: Old Photo - the Irma Hotel
Had lunch there about 20 years ago. Cool place!!!
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:56 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Let's Play "What's that sound?"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1198
Re: Let's Play "What's that sound?"
It seems that before the #1 rod went bad, you had no idea that your timing gear backlash was excessive or a problem. That being the case, I would install a new timing gear, a rebabitted #1 rod, and go for a ride with no more thoughts of timing gear spacing or backlash. Generally speaking, unless you...
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:34 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Odds of getting stolen
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1603
Re: Odds of getting stolen
Been parking overnight at motels for 32 years with the T. So far, zero issues. I used to never bother even taking the key out, but I heard of somebody having the key stolen. That would be inconvenient... so I take the key out now.
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 10:18 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Howard Gustavson, 1928-2019
- Replies: 7
- Views: 925
Re: Howard Gustavson, 1928-2019
Always a true gentleman. It was a pleasure to know him. May your soul rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon you.
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:58 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chattering Brakes
- Replies: 36
- Views: 1741
Re: Chattering Brakes
I add a 1/2 quart of automatic trans fluid to my oil. No chatter.
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 9:54 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: cam bearings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 660
Re: cam bearings
If the usual T suppliers don't have the red rubber hose for your lights, then try Restoration Supply Co. They have 2 grades I believe. One is just like the original stuff, (supposedly), and the other is also pretty nice.
- Tue Jun 25, 2019 9:40 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Rajo head and parts
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1732
Re: Rajo head and parts
This looks like an incredible deal! How has this not sold yet???
- Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: APCO Tie Rod end lube
- Replies: 5
- Views: 671
Re: APCO Tie Rod end lube
Be sure the zerk doesn't extend too far into the housing such that it interferes with the spring. Other than that, looks like a good enough idea.
- Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:19 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sealed Rear Axle Bearings
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1370
Re: Sealed Rear Axle Bearings
Thanks Dan, I thought about that, and a friend in our Model T club (KCChuggers) reminded me that even in an axle break, if you had disc brakes, the calipers would prevent the wheel from coming off. I resisted the thought of disc brakes... but then, Frank drove home the wisdom, "safety trumps authen...
- Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:25 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26T - no neutral? can't push. loud popping when driving
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2179
Re: 26T - no neutral? can't push. loud popping when driving
Ok - next issue. It looks like the thrust washers for the rear end are supposed to have shallow pins to keep the steels in place. There seems to be only 1 pin still intact in the entire assembly! All others are worn flush. Anyone else had this problem, and is there an easy way to deal with it? Scot...
- Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:19 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Quick change bands, slots vs pins
- Replies: 2
- Views: 386
Re: Quick change bands, slots vs pins
I've used both styles with no preference one way or the other. Most important, is to be sure they're in good condition, with NO cracks around the bases of the pins/tabs.
- Tue May 28, 2019 7:19 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: which Oil
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1045
Re: which Oil
I know this subject has came up quite a few times but, the ol gray cells don't work as good as they used to. I'm getting close to getting my 26 coupe running after 50 years. A neighbor said I should use oil that has zinc in it, which I suspect that most oils used today don't have. He suggested goin...
- Tue May 28, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Low Band Max Adjustment
- Replies: 11
- Views: 872
Re: Low Band Max Adjustment
It's time to reline...
- Mon May 27, 2019 9:23 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Low Band Max Adjustment
- Replies: 11
- Views: 872
Re: Low Band Max Adjustment
Sounds like you're dangerously near the end on your low band adjustment. Take the trans cover off and have a look at the band ends. Is there any lining left there? The area that wears the greatest is the band ends, so if it's gone, or very thin, it's time to replace.
- Wed May 22, 2019 9:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Driving Wheel Question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 667
Re: Driving Wheel Question
I have always understood how a differential works and that the wheel with the least traction will spin, but that is not my question. Given the SAME traction at both wheels, will one ( the “driving wheel”) exert more force than the other in propelling the vehicle? If this is truly a “wives tale”, I ...
- Sun May 12, 2019 8:55 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: U-joint Drive shaft bushing question.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1000
Re: U-joint Drive shaft bushing question.
Some folks thread a pipe tap into the old babbitt bushing, then install a pipe plug. A long steel rod is then used to drive out the bushing. Just be SURE, that the long rod is of adequately small diameter to pass by the internal heads of the rivets that attach the ball end to the torque tube. Some h...
- Sun May 12, 2019 7:27 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: lotsa fuzz on oil magnet in transmission filter
- Replies: 8
- Views: 890
Re: lotsa fuzz on oil magnet in transmission filter
Fairly normal.
- Sun May 12, 2019 7:25 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spindle Bolt oil groove?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1275
Re: Spindle Bolt oil groove?
If they are made correctly, (big assumption I guess), the new bolts should already have those grooves. Original bolts had them from new.
- Sun May 12, 2019 7:22 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Flushing radiator
- Replies: 8
- Views: 772
Re: Flushing radiator
Not necessarily trying to dissuade you from flushing your radiator as it's not a bad thing to do, however, I'm wondering if you're wanting to do this to solve some issue, or just because it seems like you should? Myself, if it's all currently working well, I would tend to leave it alone. Once flushe...
- Sun May 12, 2019 7:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: U-joint Drive shaft bushing question.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1000
Re: U-joint Drive shaft bushing question.
To answer your question, yes, .017 clearance in your drive shaft bushing is way too much. You need a new bushing. Also, inspect your drive shaft in the area the runs in that bushing. If it too is worn, more than a thousandth or two, a new bushing will not be the total answer, since a new bushing may...
- Tue May 07, 2019 8:07 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1915 top bow mystery marking
- Replies: 5
- Views: 646
Re: 1915 top bow mystery marking
If by "unwrapping an Egyptian mummy" you mean that the covered was wound around the bow in a spiraling manner, then it was not original covering and perhaps then, not an original bow.
- Sat Apr 27, 2019 9:47 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need Advice on Taking My Car into Canada
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1729
Re: Need Advice on Taking My Car into Canada
Marty,
They basically don't care what you're driving. Just have all your documents in place. However, you maybe should tell your insurance company you'll be travelling in Canada.
They basically don't care what you're driving. Just have all your documents in place. However, you maybe should tell your insurance company you'll be travelling in Canada.
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:22 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starting fluid. Yes or no
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2253
Re: Starting fluid. Yes or no
I believe you would have to run an engine on starting fluid for some length of time, (greater that just a start-up), to have any bad effects from it. Every once in a great while I'll use some. No problems. Many years ago, in the absence of starting fluid, I used model airplane fuel to get and engine...
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 7:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wheel adapters
- Replies: 1
- Views: 389
Re: Wheel adapters
Previous answer said the wheel was supported in 3 places but the wood to wire adapters looked like there was no support at the outer part of the wheel and only appeared to be supported by the studs and lug nuts. And that's why it's a bad idea. Other than that, (and I realize this is only my persona...
- Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:03 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Finishing top bows
- Replies: 4
- Views: 560
Re: Finishing top bows
Erik is correct. However if you HAD to do something to them, you could simply brush on some flat black paint. That would be my choice if I felt so compelled, which I would not 

- Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:15 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: idenentification of distributor/rotor type help
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1219
Re: idenentification of distributor/rotor type help
It is an "American Bosch" distributor not to be confused with VW and current "Bosch" distributors, parts are no compatible. There were both clip on, 600 series, and front plate model FI-513. What I don't see in the top down view is a notch on the top of the shaft to lock the rotor in place as it ro...
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:58 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: idenentification of distributor/rotor type help
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1219
Re: idenentification of distributor/rotor type help
I believe it's a Bosch front plate style, not a clip-on.
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 9:36 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Low Head Rust
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1076
Re: Low Head Rust
While sleeving the bolt holes may seem like a good option, the amount of rust that it would take to go through to a bolt hole would also most likely cause thin spots elsewhere in the head as well. For instance, look into the water outlet hole. You may see that the little vertical posts that reinforc...
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:02 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How do you get the oil petcocks to face out?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1441
Re: How do you get the oil petcocks to face out?
You could buy a pipe die, (1/8-27 I believe), and run it up on the petcock to cut the threads a tad further back. That would allow them to screw in further. I would resist the urge to put a tap in the hogshead threads for fear of getting them oversize.
- Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:30 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Disaster Hath Ensued!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1859
Re: Disaster Hath Ensued!
Have you ever heard of Cole's Law?
It's nothing more than thinly sliced cabbage with some dressing on it.
It's nothing more than thinly sliced cabbage with some dressing on it.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:36 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Let's talk gasoline
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2585
Re: Let's talk gasoline
Tom,
"With the filter removed the contaminants would start getting into the carburetor. There would carburetor trouble down the road."
That has never happened to me.
"With the filter removed the contaminants would start getting into the carburetor. There would carburetor trouble down the road."
That has never happened to me.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:27 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Last Doolittle Raider
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1905
Re: Last Doolittle Raider
Heard about him today on National Public Radio.
I true hero in every sense of the word. May God give his soul rest and may we never forget what true heroism is.
I true hero in every sense of the word. May God give his soul rest and may we never forget what true heroism is.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:22 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vibration at higher RPMs
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1501
Re: Vibration at higher RPMs
No wood blocks for engine mounts. Some really great suggestions. Look like it is now down to flywheel or transmission. Phillip Try putting in the wood blocks and side bolts. It has ceased vibration in several cases that I'm aware of. At the very least, it's an easy thing to try. Do you know what wo...
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:55 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Vibration at higher RPMs
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1501
Re: Vibration at higher RPMs
Phillip,
Answer Mark's question, it's a good one.
Also, try running without a fan belt. Fans can be grossly out of balance and make lots of vibration. An often overlooked source!
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:50 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Let's talk gasoline
- Replies: 36
- Views: 2585
Re: Let's talk gasoline
If you don't use a filter, get ready to rebuild carbs! Tom based on your above quote, with respect to T carbs, I would suggest that you don't know, what you don't know. That's OK...not everyone knows about T carbs, but your statement with respect to Model T's is simply inaccurate. It is excellent t...
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 7:27 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Wood wheel question?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1284
Re: Wood wheel question?
Buy the high quality bolts that RV Anderson manufactures. Old, used bolts are nearly always in poor condition. As someone else pointed out, the split hub is junk.
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 7:22 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Replacing Transmission Spring
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1042
Re: Replacing Transmission Spring
Referring to your related posting on your clutch problem, have even positively determined that the spring is broken? The spring retainer can also break, which could also the cause of your trouble. This why I suggest you post a photo of what you're seeing with your trans cover removed.
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 7:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lost High Gear
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1243
Re: Lost High Gear
Jerry, Dan and George, none of the clutch linkage had been touched since car was built. I pulled the inspection plate on transmission and on further inspection found there is a space between the first two spring rings and the third about 1 inch apart. I don't think that is correct? If the spring is...
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 4:34 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Lost High Gear
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1243
Re: Lost High Gear
The car I just bought had been setting for 20 some years, when it went into a museum status it had a fresh engine and transmission, I am led to believe that the brake lever was left in the down mode in high gear which I think could have caused the clutch disc to stick together? After starting the c...
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 4:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Soldering chrome script
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1431
Re: Soldering chrome script
I use the wire. But, rather than just twisting the wires on the backside, I place a small maple stick on the back, situated vertically, to span many fins, and twist the wire over the stick. Doing that, prevents the wire from working into the fins, thus getting loose enough to rub the water tubes. As...
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:37 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Old Photo-Machine shop
- Replies: 8
- Views: 804
Re: Old Photo-Machine shop
If they were hiring I'd apply today!
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:23 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Door handle repair
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1224
Re: Door handle repair
i have been fixing these for years. this is how i do it.grind a punch 1/6 x 3/16.then support the body as close to the tab as you can then take the punch and drive it thought. then flatten the tab & body then file the tab to fit to fit the slot. then brad it back over.it works. charley Even better!
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:19 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine Rebuild Question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1601
Re: Engine Rebuild Question
Yup. Two piece valves. And, by the looks of most of them, they weren't really doing much anymore, except just going up & down. The engine photo also makes it appear as if the seats have been cut waaaaaay deep. Time for inserts I think, and new valves too of course.
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:11 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine Head decision, what would you do?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1576
Re: Engine Head decision, what would you do?
Is there a particular reason or symptom that you're chasing down? I'd do a compression test. If things looked good, I'd leave the head alone.
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:05 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Top Bow Fabric
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1666
Re: Top Bow Fabric
Also, how much of the wood is left unwrapped above the metal part of the bows? Restating my posting, just above yours, "Will add, that the bow drill material should extend onto the bow socket just enough to almost meet the edge of the top. The ends of the bow drill are then turned under to create a...
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:33 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Door handle repair
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1224
Re: Door handle repair
I'm pretty sure nothing has been soldered together, at least not originally. The back cover should have small tabs that fit into small slots on the mounting plate. Those tabs would have extended through the mounting plate just a bit when first assembled. Then the tabs got peened over. You can try gr...
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:25 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Top Bow Fabric
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1666
Re: Top Bow Fabric
Totally agree with everything Erik states. Will add the the bow drill material should extend onto the bow socket just enough to almost meet the edge of the top. The ends of the bow drill are then turned under to create a nice, finished and even end. Kind of like a hem.
- Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:21 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this some kind of joke?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3017
Re: Is this some kind of joke?
Regular NH bodies often sell for $20 or less. Is the straight-through so much better that it's worth more than eight times as much? Steve, After rebuilding mine, I lent it to a friend of mine to use on his T for a while. He loved it. Said it was great, and ended up buying one of his own. Since he r...
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:08 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rust arount head bolts and in sparkplug wells
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1459
Re: Rust arount head bolts and in sparkplug wells
Your photo does not suggest any real problem. As someone else stated, car washes can easily do what you describe. Just keep an eye on things.
- Sat Mar 23, 2019 5:51 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can't decide. Sight glass, dip stick or leave it alone.
- Replies: 35
- Views: 2955
Re: Can't decide. Sight glass, dip stick or leave it alone.
Yup. What he said...modernbeat wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2019 5:43 pmIf the reason for a change is to avoid dripping oil, then and answer is a sight gauge, or the hose on the two valves.
If the reason is to avoid crawling under the car, a dipstick of some sort is the answer.
- Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:57 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is this some kind of joke?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3017
Re: Is this some kind of joke?
O.K. then, what do you guys buy straight through NH carbs for? I paid $150 for mine, then rebuilt it. Haven't really seen one for less.
- Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can anyone tell what type of band material this is?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1250
Re: Can anyone tell what type of band material this is?
Any asbestos that may be in those is largely encapsulated, bonded and soaked in whatever the black "binder" material is. I wouldn't worry too much about it. However, I would probably not be wild about grinding it or cutting it by abrasive means. All that being said, they have no use in a Model T tra...
- Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:38 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bad advice from well meaning forum members
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4446
Re: Bad advice from well meaning forum members
You guys are gonna make me cry... Really though, thank you for saying that.wayne sheldon wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:18 pmI have been ignoring this thread.
And, yes Jerry VO, you have been missed here. I only looked in now because I saw your name as most recent post.
- Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:41 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bad advice from well meaning forum members
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4446
- Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:37 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Who decides what is "OFF TOPIC" and what is not about Model T????
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2401
Re: Who decides what is "OFF TOPIC" and what is not about Model T????
I decide. Yup, it's me! There, now let's move on. 

- Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:35 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steel shims between coil ring and block
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1528
Re: Steel shims between coil ring and block
Other manufacturing methods to consider. You could stack up a bunch of shim stock sheets, of varying thicknesses, and have the whole stack wire EDM'd. Fixturing would be the challenge, but not impossible. (Did a similar thing for a work project some years back) OR You could do a search for places th...
- Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:30 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple Gear Reaming Measurement
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2167
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 7:35 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bad advice from well meaning forum members
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4446
Re: Bad advice from well meaning forum members
Reading the recent post requesting advice for coolant, I notice a trend for well meaning but misguided alternative advice that is not helpful and may be detrimental to newbies with simple basic how to questions. Many of us for example, have heard of old timers putting saw dust in a rear axle to qui...
- Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:46 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Laminated main shims...HUH?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1988
Re: Laminated main shims...HUH?
I guess the moral of the story is; when you loosen your main bolts, the shims can fall out.
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 8:47 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rebuilding rear differential axle gear question
- Replies: 8
- Views: 898
Re: Rebuilding rear differential axle gear question
The only things to really be concerned about with axle gears, (aside from cracks of course), is the diameter of the hub behind the gear and how well it presses onto the axle shaft. Those hub diameters are what supports the differential and ring gear. If those hubs, (and the differential housing bore...
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:52 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: u-joint loose on driveshaft
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1272
Re: u-joint loose on driveshaft
As I stated in the original post, the looseness is between the joint and shaft, does anyone know of a good way to take up the clearance without replacing the joint and shaft? Thanks, Dennis Dennis, Take it apart, find out what's worn, and replace it. Anything else will be a band-aid and will be a t...
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:49 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: u-joint loose on driveshaft
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1272
Re: u-joint loose on driveshaft
Ted, this is wrong in so many ways. Please don't do that.
- Thu Mar 07, 2019 8:43 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Engine block worth saving/can it be saved?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2572
Re: Engine block worth saving/can it be saved?
The block looks not only cracked, but also rusted through. The metal around the largest voids looks very thin. I don't think you've got much there to work with.
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:52 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Triple gear pin wear.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 659
Re: Triple gear pin wear.
Scott's suggestion is an excellent one, (as usual).
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:49 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Where did you get your rear axle shafts
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2377
Re: Where did you get your rear axle shafts
I believe the keyway depth issue was long ago corrected. I have heard of some keyway width problems however, where the key will not fit into the keyway. Also, some keyways too long on the tapered ends, to where they protrude into/under the axle seals.
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:02 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Found this inspecting engine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1639
Re: Found this inspecting engine
That all looks pretty normal. Clean it up and put it back together as advised above.
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 10:30 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: machinest, metalworkers, fabricators, need help finding product ..
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1332
Re: machinest, metalworkers, fabricators, need help finding product ..
McMaster Carr Nut & Bolt Company. An original supplier to Ford Motor Co., in the Model T era!
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Concerned About U-Joint Pin
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1257
Re: Concerned About U-Joint Pin
Lots of good advice above.
To answer one of your other questions, YES, you still need the pin even if you're using the modern pinion bearing.
To answer one of your other questions, YES, you still need the pin even if you're using the modern pinion bearing.
- Tue Feb 19, 2019 9:05 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Metal Drilling Issue
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1249
Re: Metal Drilling Issue
Certain high carbon steels can do that, even if they're not exactly heat treated. The heat & work of drilling can cause the steel to harden. You'll most likely have to choose another spot to drill, since the spot you tried has now been work hardened. A very sharp drill will help. Maybe try a carbide...
- Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:26 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ever seen one of these broken
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1661
Re: Ever seen one of these broken
Were you using a shim to take up for wear in the ball/retaining ring? Too much shim can lock up the ball joint and may cause this.