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I just got this - I dont come on here much due to a couple people that are "not nice". Here's a video walk around: https://youtu.be/mhYWkgGtgwE Hey Tim, Neat Car. How much do you want for it? Also, I followed your Youtube link but could not find anything on "Thunderbolt". I would be interested in wh...

Will consider partial trades. Perfect gift for the man that has everything! One of a kind OLD SCHOOL HOT ROD - 1927 Ford Model T. Built by Gen III Antique Auto (Middleborough MA) and modified with a range of accessories, including overhead valves, rear disc brakes and a KC Warford transmission. It g...

We have room for another project here now. Can take in one whole car restoration or 1-2 engine only rebuilds. No wait list.

I'm not taking an EE out and putting in a hairpin but thanks! Counter weights don't even come into play until 3,000 rpm if I remember right. "new" is the desire here, not extra weight.

ModelTWoods wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 11, 2024 7:28 pm

Joe Bell wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 11, 2024 6:41 pm
Have a Sure Mike?
I have a Sure Mike, too Joe. I don't think he wants a Sure Break.

Looking for a stock size scat/dubats/NZ/whatever new crankshaft. Anyone hoarding? EMAIL me with a price if you do.

If anyone wants to see what the bulbs look like and how they performed here, I made a video last Nov.
https://youtu.be/VW7fsNX9KQg

That's a first! Musta made some noise!

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑
Tue May 28, 2024 4:14 pm

Gen3AntiqueAuto wrote: ↑
Tue May 28, 2024 3:41 pm
I've yet to see a pin spin in the flywheel.
Well then, today is the day...
(Photo courtesy of Tim Juhl)

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when they seize to the pin the other side of the bronze bushing breaks free. I've yet to see a pin spin in the flywheel.

The difference between me and J&M is I have had two or possibly three of their F-ups come into my shop to be fixed after the customer was not happy at all with the crap job they did. I did not once flame them on the internet. This is going on 15 years of these two jealous idiots torching me for the ...

One more thing because I am tired of people lying about me and my work for revenge against their imagined slights (Luchetti) or to get my customers to drop me and go to them (J&M) - and it's always the same two people..... 14 freaking years and no end in sight to the same lies from these two idiots!...

Of course this took an ugly turn, my COMPETITION J&M is "this close" to being sued for libel - repeating the LIES that Luchetti started. So lets clear the air. The photo of the block with all the holes in it. That was run in a test stand on video prior to being picked up. Would it run with holes in ...

You're just itching for a defamation lawsuit arent you. Just because YOU are MY competitor, doesn't give you the right to lie about me on here. Admittedly, I have not watched many of your videos. Do you do your own boring, honing, babbitt, valve seats, etc.? No he doesn't: For a while he was our bes...

Admittedly, I have not watched many of your videos. Do you do your own boring, honing, babbitt, valve seats, etc.? Right now I am more focused on passing on 40 years of Model T restoration information via videos than having a shop with a waiting list. I wish I had filmed my grandfather for all the ...

Dan are you selling these bearing kits? If it has seized, the ID is galled and there will most likely be bronze bushing material fused to the pin. Best is to split it with a small , sharp cold chisel and pry the remains off the pin. There is a solution to this problem and its well proven. Just ask t...

This is about what I expected!

Did a "how to" video for you all. HUGE difference in ride quality!

https://youtu.be/wO1embCgnug

As most of you know, I have been building engines "to order" for a number of decades now, with one exception - the "green thunderbolt". I built that on a whim and decided it was one to put in inventory while I waited for a buyer. The buyer never came and a year later I blew up the one that came in m...

https://youtu.be/i_h2gRKcu6k

It's a chunk of awesomeness is what it is! I want one!

I've been buying whole engine/transmission cores at $500 each for years. I figured that was a fair price for something that needs to be rebuilt.

If anyone is interested, I will have a small amount in inventory here soon. I'll be selling them as a kit again, one kit = one Model T's worth (4 tires)...

Ralph Reeder made the PTP vw head clip on distributor Ben H - who doesn't deserve his last name published as far as I am concerned made the backwards running poor clone of a vw head TTP distributor. I've forgotten the name of the gentleman in MA that was reproducing the Bosch Front Plate that runs a...

I have not driven it yet, a performance increase was the motivation for buying this. Sounds like it might happen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpAibLBmGUA So here's the first test fit of the prus head. After this I pulled a Z head out of the pile and that hit in more places than this one did. I t...

I just installed one here without a washer, didn't come with one. I also had no problem with the tangs, no need to file them down.
Take a look: https://youtu.be/WhMediNH1Rs

So here's the first test fit of the prus head. After this I pulled a Z head out of the pile and that hit in more places than this one did. I then changed the rods. I believe this engine was decked mercilessly, however - it didn't raise the compression much! As you could see in the video I posted abo...

Anyone interested in finding out what the compression of a new 8:1 Prus head is in PSI? If you didn't see the multiple times I used bluing to check for interference with the pistons - run through the playlist. I believe there are two videos where the pistons hit the head (Z head was worse "bang" jus...

You need a long drill bit to clear the rubber at the bottom of the valve stem. I used to sell a complete kit, with the drill bit and "filtered valves". If there is a market for it I'll start back up. Drilling the valve stem is nerve wracking but required on some. Next trick is using a vibrator to pu...

Will I tried replying to your message - did you get it? Anyway - I'm a dynabeads dealer, seems I missed a sale! ha. There's a trick to installing them, I'm here if you need help. I'm putting my business card below so you can email me directly and we can pick up where we left off on our transmission ...

TTP dist's are not 009 VW. I took a long hard look at one recently. Looks to me like they were made to order by the chinese. There is no advance in them, and they spin the wrong way. Take a look: https://youtu.be/efjcjzGZjvs I have one here for sale if anyone needs it. It's the exact one from the vi...

dynabeads!!!

Latest episode is out! https://youtu.be/cte_sHuJd34

Today's video - the end will shock you.

https://youtu.be/GLXWM-dbeuw

no mag? Distributor. It's a personal choice.

In this 2nd half of this video I explain how I shift my aux transmission. This is with the bands still in the car. If you remove the low and reverse drums you can use the stock clutch as well, but you'll have to fill the reverse pedal shaft hole. I like having both options, low/1st will climb anythi...

Ran into a snag on the bosch front plate install!

https://youtu.be/WhMediNH1Rs

We've got an opening coming up very soon in our tiny restoration shop here in MA. If anyone needs help with their car or engine out of a car please let me know!

The "modern car" led headlights I sell have extra circuitry to stop the flickering. LED's are just diodes and they are switching on and off at an insane pace. I know this information won't help you with the T bulbs but it's a real thing. Here's the link if you want to see what the bulbs are all abou...

IDK if this helps you but I found this:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/arp-134-6003

I had a 27 pickup in the shop here a few years ago that was that color. Inside you'd swear it was black!

Define "modern" haha - the newest vehicle I have is 24 years old. This is the year round one, the "sees no salt" "summer truck" is 30 years old.

If you are wondering about the focused ones - I put a set in the 25 I have in the shop here.

https://youtu.be/VW7fsNX9KQg

What happened to the "let's rebuild his car for him" plan? Anything?

So youtube has been deleting my subscribers and views - now this - no thumbnail.
Anyway - Bosch Front Plate information here:
https://youtu.be/BH5Dni6mKQc

ok - so this one isnt what the customer wanted. After a month of searching and waiting we found a front plate so this one is "out of here"!
https://youtu.be/LWIpd-ikc_8

Project took a turn - bosch front plate time!
https://youtu.be/2UEXmIZJ0wc

I did a video on these bulbs and the upgrade. Here: https://youtu.be/VW7fsNX9KQg

Monday double feature: https://youtu.be/sF09S-HX4DE

Latest video, https://youtu.be/bHPDX1wsjRw

Surprise!
https://youtu.be/efjcjzGZjvs

thank you!

Does anyone have a set of distributor instructions for the PERFORMANCE T Parts clip on style? I'm trying to complete my records, I guess I didn't save the paperwork. Looking for the diagram that shows the firing order on the cap. I'm trying to compare to something else....

Next video - this one is all about the starter, how to install. Hopefully it helps someone! https://youtu.be/Z_tGgA262yE

anyone have one?

Or perhaps youtube is deleting them, like this gentleman and at least one other that has commented on there.

Here's the latest video... https://youtu.be/OyVhWKNSxOU

I just put a split one (aluminum - new) on an engine here - had to spread it with a screwdriver to get it to go on, roll pin was hard to install and there is a set screw "clamp" in them. It's on now and definitely won't rattle like the old one.

They ARE deleting subscribers! Evil.... Here's the next video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJpNxpv5uxE

Going to have an opening here soon if anyone needs work done.

Here's two more video links for the series:

https://youtu.be/CIA_yjSuq7A

https://youtu.be/ZdMQ8HLhZZQ

First - It's Christmas day and I'm looking for someone on my naughty list (joke) - Next video: https://youtu.be/RNQ2nbOSmBM Second - Hello Kevin. The Z head hit on all four with the OG setup. Your head hit on two. Loose bolts or tight. Can't explain it beyond "someone decked it many many times". IDK.

https://youtu.be/RXITlvqrHbk

Does anyone have a source for modern main cap bolts? There's a guy in NJ trying to find a set of originals and no one has any. Thought maybe "newer than 100 years old" might be worth looking into.

Latest video is out: https://youtu.be/Hz3-nhvfm9c

So who has the data on rod bearings?

What lives longest?

1. X'd bearing - no holes
2. X'd bearing with top hole drilled
3. X'd bearing with bottom hole & chevy scoops
4. Smooth bearing, no x - no holes
5. Smooth, no x, top hole
6. Smooth no x, bottom hole & scoops

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgDzWNect4E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pacrr9JwcE

I dont turn the comments off on youtube.com.

Next video: https://youtu.be/GJzMwMJbeFM

The bands in question were from the late Sheldon Lowenthal in Cleveland Ohio who was the custom friction company. He helped our hobby tremendously with his engineering skills. He was a pioneer in Kevlar cone clutches and later model t bands. You sent your bands to him and he riveted new linings on....

If you are talking about this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnRzvdaKN6g I have no idea what you're talking about - others are leaving comments there no problem. Do me a favor and leave a comment or a like on this if you think it was helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnRzvdaKN6g Your ...

Do me a favor and leave a comment or a like on this if you think it was helpful:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnRzvdaKN6g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlkKbzcG9ug

We've been talking about two seperate engines. I can clarify that in an upcoming video if I didn't explain it clearly. "we opted not to wait 11 months for the original block to be bored". I thought I said it, maybe that part got edited out.....? Please throw your comments under the video on youtube ...

Are you keeping up with the series? https://youtu.be/k81GToH75hE

https://youtu.be/_Am-xLWep2s

Day 17 - it's just parts coming in so if you aren't into that....
https://youtu.be/5YQrnRgJ8NI

Rings show and tell and questions coming out tomorrow.

You reported ME for making a joke. ok, band me too! I choose Bon Jovi this time.

RVA23T wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:12 pm

TheSpeedsterProject wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 27, 2023 4:15 pm
do it.....
Wow what a small man in more ways than one. You should not expose yourself when on line like that.
I reported it,
JUST SAY'N

https://youtu.be/IpAibLBmGUA

do it.....

My machine shop had them by the box too - before they went out of business.

I explain this whole topic in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOBoudTRwA0

Here's the behind the scenes reason for the question. I could not find the "pinch nut" small block chevy rod nuts I normally use (what a messed up broken world this is) and after seeing what happened to the inside of this 25 engine I do not want to use cotter pins in it. I did find some nylocs (afte...

This is up there with seatbelts for motorcycles. Stupid idea.

TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:05 am
Fuel taxes pay for roads.
Taxes are sky-high, and we have a "shell military"?

you haven't come to MA - fuel taxes excise taxes - "eh, road's only 50 years old and hasn't reached 100% 3ft deep potholes yet - it's fine."

Episode 15 is now out. Skip back to Ep8 as well - I forgot to release that until I noticed yesterday!
https://youtu.be/lOBoudTRwA0

I just found out that ep 8 was never released.... Not sure how I managed that one but - here it is: https://youtu.be/VKuOTy3cHSw

Has anyone figured out what the temperature of the oil/crankshaft/mains/rods is inside a Model T when running well (and also when boiling over)?

Thank you kindly - no silicone.......

What is the recommended 14mm plug? Brand/part number. Running a distributor on this one.

Says in Langs that it "will not work with the z head" - anyone know why? What about working with the Prus head (also aluminum)? Anyone measured the thickness of that vs copper? "Premium silicone head gasket. This head gasket has a solid steel core inside heavy-duty high density gasket material coate...

Keep watching - can't find the parts we need so get ready "SHIFT"! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK39TZCKMkY

So here's today's video https://youtu.be/jcnW1QDbeKw

Called Langs to order $4k worth of parts - No new Crankshaft, no new 280 cam, no new distributor. Who's got them in stock TODAY? Customers car (see my 25 touring thread for the videos of it). This was supposed to be a two week turnover, I don't have room to store it here while I wait for parts to be...

Today's video progress!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDYVflB ... TlqAnN2rRU

https://youtu.be/pm85FCaJfnY

Here's today's video on the 1925 Model T Touring car: https://youtu.be/KoXiWhWg55Y

Title says it all - customer wants a bosch front plate distributor setup. Anyone have one to sell?

Happy Sunday - I've been putting out videos on this 1925 Model T touring car for a week or so now, it's still coming along. Currently still showing exactly how to tear one down for an engine rebuild and I GOT MY FIRST HATE MAIL! This one is for "Steve King" - who had nothing good to say about what ...

Happy Sunday - I've been putting out videos on this 1925 Model T touring car for a week or so now, it's still coming along. Currently still showing exactly how to tear one down for an engine rebuild and I GOT MY FIRST HATE MAIL (postings here)! This one is for "Steve King" - who had nothing good to ...

I have not had to replace rings on my 1924 yet, but the questions/answers on Lang's website regarding rings for aluminum pistons implies that the Hastings rings are believed to be superior, hence their higher price. https://www.modeltford.com/item/3023AH.040.aspx I will take your advice on this. Th...

No one? Do I need to start a seperate thread for this?

Question for the old timers. Back when I built this engine the first two times I obviously put new rings in it. I can't remember if I got grant or hastings brand. I think I remember getting the one I didn't want due to a backorder. Pretty sure they both came from the same company and one of them was...

Today's progress:
https://youtu.be/1xICPOr3VWo

HEY. I'm the one looking!

Tim M didn't have any left.

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