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by ShirkWood
Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 fordor steering column questions
Replies: 24
Views: 873

Re: 26-27 fordor steering column questions

I don't have a Fordor but I worked on a friend's 1926 Touring some time back. I noted that the column was binding in the bracket at the frame. A look in the Model T Parts Manual showed that there was a difference in the lower mounting bracket on a Fordor. The Fordor bracket sets the column at a stee...
by ShirkWood
Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drawing Program for Dash Plaques
Replies: 5
Views: 480

Re: Drawing Program for Dash Plaques

Thank you all for the responses! I will look into these. Verne Shirk
by ShirkWood
Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Drawing Program for Dash Plaques
Replies: 5
Views: 480

Drawing Program for Dash Plaques

Greetings Fellow Model T-er's!!! I have a question for those out there who like to design dash plaques, club logos, letterheads, etc. About 20 years ago, the company I worked for switched from Lotus to Microsoft. Lotus has a program called Freelance. It was a drawing program which allowed folks to d...
by ShirkWood
Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Style Pruden Front Wheel Felt Seals
Replies: 9
Views: 521

Re: Original Style Pruden Front Wheel Felt Seals

Hole in timing gear cover for camshaft seal. Most of them I have seen you were able to press in a lip seal. This one has a groove for the felt in the previous photo. I have seen felts (in the past) that the suppliers sell and they don't seem dense enough.
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by ShirkWood
Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Style Pruden Front Wheel Felt Seals
Replies: 9
Views: 521

Re: Original Style Pruden Front Wheel Felt Seals

Felt seal that came out of the timng gear cover camshaft hole.
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by ShirkWood
Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Style Pruden Front Wheel Felt Seals
Replies: 9
Views: 521

Re: Original Style Pruden Front Wheel Felt Seals

As soon as I can figure out how to post a picture of the timing gear cover camshaft seal, I will. Verne
by ShirkWood
Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Original Style Pruden Front Wheel Felt Seals
Replies: 9
Views: 521

Original Style Pruden Front Wheel Felt Seals

I tried searching on the Forum but have not found an answer to this question. I would like to restore the original Pruden front wheel felt grease seals on our T. I've looked a little for the felt but am not sure of the density of felt to purchase. I think it would be in the F3 or F5 range. The timin...
by ShirkWood
Fri Aug 25, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 7 Degree Advance Question
Replies: 10
Views: 817

Re: 7 Degree Advance Question

Thanks to all for your comments. The Model T Winter Clinic in Kansas had a topic some time back about cams that Larry Young and Fred Huston put on. It was very informative. I'd heard of the 7 degree advance from my late friend, Bud Voth, probably 40 years ago. I can't say that I heard much about it ...
by ShirkWood
Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 7 Degree Advance Question
Replies: 10
Views: 817

Re: 7 Degree Advance Question

Thanks for the responses. The engine is apart. I may just have to get a degree wheel and do some checking.
by ShirkWood
Wed Aug 23, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 7 Degree Advance Question
Replies: 10
Views: 817

7 Degree Advance Question

Probably 20 years ago, I bought a bunch of Model T parts from a friend who was retiring and moving away. He didn't want to move the T-parts. (He had lots!!!) I got a re-ground camshaft in the pile. I'd like to visit with my friend about the cam but he died...and I'm thinking everyone at Performance ...
by ShirkWood
Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Photos from Tour in Manhattan, KS
Replies: 22
Views: 2041

Re: Photos from Tour in Manhattan, KS

If you are on Facebook, look up Marcia Endebrock Rozell. She has posted many photos and a few videos in an album titled, "Album 2023 Model T Ford Club of America National Tour". She is the Director of Visit Manhattan Kansas.
by ShirkWood
Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: CHICKASHA Pre-War Swap Meet 2023
Replies: 41
Views: 6125

Re: CHICKASHA Pre-War Swap Meet 2023

I'll be there vending for the first time at Chickasha. My family said I needed to go through my stuff and get rid of things, so I did. A lot of it has not seen the light of day for decades! Model T & TT, Early REO, 1909-10 Cadillac? coilbox, Pre-War motorcycle, accessories, etc. Spaces are on row NB...
by ShirkWood
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Gates Fan Belt Size
Replies: 10
Views: 1271

Re: Gates Fan Belt Size

I run a small fan hub with a large crankshaft pulley on a c.1920 engine in our 1914. Have done so for about 25 years. Not my choice...the engine was built for a speedster and ended up in the 1914. I could not find the correct length belt for that combination. I ended up using an idler arm/bearing of...
by ShirkWood
Thu Oct 27, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell Shift Lock and Internals Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 742

Re: Ruckstell Shift Lock and Internals Questions

Thanks for all of the responses!!!
Verne Shirk
by ShirkWood
Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Ruckstell Shift Lock and Internals Questions
Replies: 6
Views: 742

Ruckstell Shift Lock and Internals Questions

A couple of Ruckstell Questions... 1. Can you use the 1926-1927 Ruckstell Shift Lock Assembly on an earlier "small drum" Ruckstell? I thought I had heard that the later style Shift Lock Assembly (P-158A) for a 1926-27 could be used on an earlier rear axle (1913-25) AND that it helped keep it from ju...
by ShirkWood
Thu Jul 14, 2022 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rocky Mountain Brake Pedal Return Spring
Replies: 6
Views: 1144

Re: Rocky Mountain Brake Pedal Return Spring

Thank you all for the responses!

Verne Shirk
by ShirkWood
Tue Jul 12, 2022 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Where to get help on a 1927 vehicle that is not a model T?
Replies: 11
Views: 1464

Re: Where to get help on a 1927 vehicle that is not a model T?

How about the Antique Truck Historical Society? I went to one of their meets with a friend a few years back. They had lots of trucks of all kinds. I think there are Chapters all around the U.S. I just searched for "Antique Truck Club" on the Internet and got a lot of "hits".
by ShirkWood
Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rocky Mountain Brake Pedal Return Spring
Replies: 6
Views: 1144

Rocky Mountain Brake Pedal Return Spring

Greetings All, I have a question about where the REAR end of the pedal return spring is supposed to attach on the Rocky Mountain Pedal. The front end goes in the hole in the Rocky Mountain Brake Pedal but where does the REAR end of the spring attach? The photo is "borrowed" from Dan Treace in a Sept...
by ShirkWood
Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Brand new 28x3 clincher rims at Hershey
Replies: 4
Views: 1245

Re: Brand new 28x3 clincher rims at Hershey

I am interested in your 28 x 3 clincher rims. How much are you asking. I plan on being at Hershey starting Tuesday.
Verne Shirk
Wichita, KS
by ShirkWood
Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Diff Clam shell rivets
Replies: 4
Views: 1102

Re: Diff Clam shell rivets

I have had experience with several early (1911-14) housings that are cracked. One I believe was done as it was being riveted back together. One pair of late 1911-12 housings I bought had been filled level with the surface where the thrust washers rides with brazing (non-factory I'm sure). I would in...
by ShirkWood
Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Performance T Parts Camshaft
Replies: 2
Views: 1048

Re: Performance T Parts Camshaft

Thanks Hank! Yes, that helps! I look forward to installing it! Verne
by ShirkWood
Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Performance T Parts Camshaft
Replies: 2
Views: 1048

Performance T Parts Camshaft

About 18 years ago I acquired a Performance T Parts camshaft from a fellow T-er (who has since passed). At that time, I sat it on the shelf for future use. PTP was owned by the late Ralph Reeder who passed away about 2010. I believe some of the PTP stock may have been taken over but Texas T Parts. I...
by ShirkWood
Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: McPherson Museum Model T Event
Replies: 5
Views: 2118

McPherson Museum Model T Event

The Flatland T’s of Kansas Chapter, of the MTFCA, is hosting a special event at the McPherson Museum on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 1 to 4 PM. On display are 10 Model T’s in specially designed settings and a large display of automobilia from the Flatland T’s members. Please help spread the word...
by ShirkWood
Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Winter Clinic CANCELED
Replies: 0
Views: 767

Model T Winter Clinic CANCELED

Greetings Model T Friends, Due to the COVID virus, the Model T Ford Winter Clinic scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2021, at McPherson College, in McPherson, Kansas, has been CANCELED. This has been a very popular event in the center of the United States which has been going on for many years. It...
by ShirkWood
Sun Oct 04, 2020 1:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ***1914-1921 Driveshaft Cross Section***
Replies: 9
Views: 1778

Re: ***1914-1921 Driveshaft Cross Section***

Note #1 - The back side of the driveshaft housing T193B is flat where the arrow points. The Thrust Bearing Cup would need to be moved to the right a little after T193B is made flat. The rabbet on the outside of T193B is correct as is the Spool. The top photo shows what that area looks like. The thru...
by ShirkWood
Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: ***1914-1921 Driveshaft Cross Section***
Replies: 9
Views: 1778

Re: ***1914-1921 Driveshaft Cross Section***

Martynn, Thank you for taking the time to create these detailed drawings. The area of the driveshaft seems to be one least understood assemblies. Here is my take on it. Starting with the pinion gear and driveshaft. The pinion gear will only go on so far due to the taper. The inner sleeve should come...
by ShirkWood
Tue Sep 29, 2020 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Found this not so old pic...
Replies: 28
Views: 4267

Re: Found this not so old pic...

Orie Jones, the woodworking teacher back when I went to North High School, in Wichita, Kansas, (1970) had worked for Howard Hughes. Orie helped build the Spruce Goose. He even had some of the scrap wood from the plane which he used to built tools for around the shop. I went in before and after schoo...
by ShirkWood
Thu Jun 11, 2020 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Steel advice
Replies: 11
Views: 3946

Re: Steel advice

I like the set-up shown for lowering the rear of the car. As for the rear radius rod being weak...if you look at the way a radius rod is made, it seems to have some real strength in this area. There is a roughly 1/4" thick bar that is split to form the two legs or the radius rod. The radius rod tube...
by ShirkWood
Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: NEW MTFCA & Museum Website Launches April 18!
Replies: 16
Views: 5183

Re: NEW MTFCA & Museum Website Launches April 18!

Looks great!!! Thanks to those who made it happen!
by ShirkWood
Mon Apr 13, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: LIVE Video Webinar for MTFCA Easter Sunday
Replies: 35
Views: 10016

Re: LIVE Video Webinar for MTFCA Easter Sunday

I didn't make the "live" Webinar yesterday but watched the YouTube video of it later in the day. My wife has been attending Zoom meetings now for a few weeks as part of her job. I really haven't paid that much attention to it but it got me thinking about using Zoom for a monthly club meeting with ou...
by ShirkWood
Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Another Ring and Pinion Gear Diagnosis Thread...
Replies: 11
Views: 4149

Re: Another Ring and Pinion Gear Diagnosis Thread...

In the last photo it looks to me like the ring gear teeth are rather pointed on the outside edge indicating improper gear mesh. There appears to be heavier damage in that area. That pitting (fretting) is probably caused by high tooth loads; due to improper gear mesh. Fretting occurs with repeated hi...
by ShirkWood
Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: REVERSE FLOW ENGINE
Replies: 27
Views: 10790

Re: REVERSE FLOW ENGINE

The late Felix Graves in Broken Arrow, OK, had a T speedster that the engine ran backwards. I am pretty sure it was just a flathead engine but he won the Tulsa Hill Climb with it...beating out some overhead setups. Maybe back in the 1970s. Don't know what happened to the car.
by ShirkWood
Sat Nov 02, 2019 9:27 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Looking for this Uncle Sam flag holder
Replies: 3
Views: 2454

Re: Looking for this Uncle Sam flag holder

I have not seen one that I remember. Is it made of wood or metal? If it was wood, not many may have survived.
by ShirkWood
Mon Oct 28, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What does this six blade fan belong to?
Replies: 3
Views: 2201

Re: What does this six blade fan belong to?

I'd say Teens Dodge.
by ShirkWood
Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Top Bow/Iron Identification
Replies: 1
Views: 1386

Re: Top Bow/Iron Identification

Looks like the second bow from the back on a touring from the pre-1917-18 era.
by ShirkWood
Fri Oct 18, 2019 3:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Stains in Brass
Replies: 5
Views: 3044

Re: Stains in Brass

If I'm understanding you correctly, these are copper colored spots on the brass. Officially, I believe it is dezincification. The zinc has left the brass alloy. You might be able to sand through them. I like to leave them. It is proof that your brass is original.
by ShirkWood
Sun Oct 13, 2019 10:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: What have you done to your T in October?
Replies: 77
Views: 23349

Re: What have you done to your T in October?

Neal,
Will your 1915 be ready for the Flatland T's "Duck Hunt" in a little less than two weeks?
Verne Shirk
by ShirkWood
Sun Oct 06, 2019 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Model T Winter Clinic - New Location
Replies: 0
Views: 1183

Model T Winter Clinic - New Location

Greetings Model T Friends!!! The time for the Winter Clinic in Kansas is fast approaching. It will be Saturday, January 25, 2020, at a NEW LOCATION this year. It will be held in Templeton Hall on the McPherson College campus, home of the world-famous McPherson College Automobile Restoration Program...
by ShirkWood
Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Pictures of visit to Model T Haven ....
Replies: 34
Views: 9327

Re: Pictures of visit to Model T Haven ....

What does the Buffalo disc wheel rim you are in search of look like?
by ShirkWood
Tue Jul 16, 2019 10:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Knock Knock
Replies: 19
Views: 8105

Re: Knock Knock

Bent rod or piston slap?
by ShirkWood
Wed Jul 10, 2019 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Coils
Replies: 15
Views: 7629

Re: Coils

I have three Ts running Patterson coils. Here's my theory. If I am on a tour running stock ignition and have ignition problems, someone (generally quite a few "fellow T owners") on the tour will have parts to help me out. With one of the various "other" forms of ignition systems you'll probably be l...
by ShirkWood
Sun Jun 02, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: I was a bit surprised at the club meeting...
Replies: 26
Views: 9712

Re: I was a bit surprised at the club meeting...

I have some experience in traveling in the Flint Hills of Kansas and a small part of Oklahoma. It is a narrow band 93 miles (150 km) by 157 miles (252 km) with “abundant residual flint eroded from the bedrock that lies near the surface” (per Flint Hills - Wikipedia). It is near impossible to plow bu...
by ShirkWood
Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Substitute for kwik poly
Replies: 10
Views: 7232

Re: Substitute for kwik poly

I have used Kwik Poly for many years but have since become more intrigued by the West System epoxy. The Kwik Poly has such a sort working time and doesn't seem to penetrate the wood as much as I would like. It sounds like some of the alternates mentioned here might work fine! One local fellow used K...
by ShirkWood
Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Old Photo-Tank
Replies: 8
Views: 4553

Re: Old Photo-Tank

Perhaps in Pond Creek, Oklahoma?
by ShirkWood
Fri Feb 08, 2019 1:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Sagging Steering Column
Replies: 16
Views: 6611

Re: Sagging Steering Column

There are a couple of different lower brackets for 26-27 if I remember right. One is a little different angle for the 4 door??? Look at the Ford Parts catalog and check the number on the part. Just a guess...
by ShirkWood
Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Jess Blaker camshafts from the 70's
Replies: 8
Views: 4480

Re: Jess Blaker camshafts from the 70's

Dad & I bought cams from Jess in Texas at the Pate Swap Meet. He sold two grinds. A mild one and a wild one. We ran both of them but liked the wild one better. The wild one has been in the car (1914 touring) for about 20 years. I wish all my cams from him were that grind. He said he started with a M...
by ShirkWood
Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Welding advice: Is it worth trying to fix?
Replies: 17
Views: 7800

Re: Welding advice: Is it worth trying to fix?

I've welded a half inch diameter hole in an exhaust manifold with cast iron rod. The best rod I found is an original Model T piston ring. It is some nice cast iron! The hardest think to find is cast iron flux (the flux I use is red). I had found flux on the Internet but could find anything local. St...