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- Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:54 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Wall Art
- Replies: 4
- Views: 426
Wall Art
Please post pictures of a by gone era
Shreveport- Sun Oct 20, 2019 9:14 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1912 engine and transmission Value
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1489
Re: 1912 engine and transmission Value
I have never seen a ridge in a T cylinder. The piston clears the top of the cylinder on each stroke. Thus no ridge?
- Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:56 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Broken electrical post on starter
- Replies: 17
- Views: 740
Re: Broken electrical post on starter
Just a reminder, you must remove the starter drive, (Bendix) before the starter will come out.
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:52 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I Miss the Ol' Timers
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1306
Re: I Miss the Ol' Timers
It’s posts from Hap and others that has made us all feel like we’re part of family.
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 10:49 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I Miss the Ol' Timers
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1306
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:56 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter drive disassembly?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 283
Re: Starter drive disassembly?
. Thanks again
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:29 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter drive disassembly?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 283
Re: Starter drive disassembly?
Thanks, Is it a right hand thread? Thanks again.
- Sun Oct 13, 2019 1:03 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter drive disassembly?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 283
Starter drive disassembly?
[attachment=1]image.jpg I’m trying to take a starter drive apart. Dose the bearing press off?
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 11:10 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magnetic driveshaft
- Replies: 3
- Views: 466
Re: Magnetic driveshaft
Jim, if you wish to demagnetize the shaft, you can use an armature growler. Switch it on, pull the shaft through and move it away and presto the shaft is no longer a magnet.
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:57 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ideal crankshaft radius?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 608
Ideal crankshaft radius?
What is the preferred radius of a T crankshaft? Thanks for your time and help. Bob 903 824 1949
- Thu Sep 26, 2019 8:49 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Champion X not brass top Spark plugs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1461
Re: Champion X not brass top Spark plugs
The old forums are a wealth of information. Easy to google.
- Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:58 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Champion X not brass top Spark plugs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1461
Re: Champion X not brass top Spark plugs
Google. Champion x spark plug: smooth versus ribbed insulator. It brings up a oct 9 2009 forum that has an add for the plug.
- Fri Sep 06, 2019 12:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB 1936 Ford hood ornament
- Replies: 4
- Views: 301
Re: WTB 1936 Ford hood ornament
What year is this?
- Thu Sep 05, 2019 7:33 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: New Rig
- Replies: 6
- Views: 520
Re: New Rig
In the 80’s my dad bought a new Mercury sedan, talking to him on the phone after the purchase, he said he had figured out just about everything except the light on the dash of the little man sitting on the commode. Honest to God, he told me he guessed the little light (seat belt warning) was to remi...
- Sat Aug 31, 2019 8:07 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Buying gas from a visible gas pump
- Replies: 12
- Views: 912
Buying gas from a visible gas pump
This about 1955 in rural Texas. My grandparents lived in a community they called Five In One, a cotton gin and a small general store that doubled as a domino hall, was all that made up the business district. On one of our many visits my dad realized we didn’t have enough gas to make the 20+ mile tri...
- Sun Aug 11, 2019 11:17 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26/27 repop head bolts caution
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1751
Re: 26/27 repop head bolts caution
With the head and gasket setting on the block, drop a bolt in the hole and there should be a minimum of 6/10 of a inch of bolt shaft above the head. That will equate to a thread engagement of about 8 and a half threads. And to compound the situation your dealing with 100 year old cast and possibly u...
- Tue Aug 06, 2019 12:22 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius on big end bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1076
Re: Radius on big end bearings
The rod pictured has no babbitt it was used for setup. The fixture clamps the rod using pins and the large bolts on either side of aviation socket head bolts, cut flat on the inside of the head to go into the rod. The long, splicing nuts are used with a gauge block to check the straight and twist of...
- Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:19 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radius on big end bearings
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1076
Re: Radius on big end bearings
The shaft should have a radius of 1/16 at the rod pins so I cut just a tad over a 1/16. Very nice looking pour, please show us your set up. Also the fixture for boring the rods. Bob 903 824 1949
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 4:32 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam shaft seal
- Replies: 8
- Views: 718
Re: Cam shaft seal
So, what is the number of the seal with the proper OD?
- Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:40 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: OT; Where were you 50 years ago?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1104
Re: OT; Where were you 50 years ago?
I was at Fort Rucker, Alabama learning how to repair UH-1 helicopters and decrease the worlds population.
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:57 am
- Forum: Forum Support Questions
- Topic: Admin help
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1212
Re: Admin help
I know nothing from nothing, spent most of my school years under a car. The Army only taught me how to kill and repair UH-1’s so not much help there. When I try to access the forum via Google MTFCA nothing, blank page. BUT, went to my browsers history clicked on an old forum topic and bingo, I’m in....
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:06 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Flywheel balancing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 862
Re: Flywheel balancing
When the flywheel stops at any position after a gentle turn and doesn’t move on it’s own.
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 8:30 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Flywheel balancing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 862
Re: Flywheel balancing
OK, here’s the dill pickle. When the triple gears were added, everything went South. The gears are with in 8 grams of each other, but made a big difference in the balance no matter how I placed them. The balance improved by changing their location, but was still not acceptable. I’m thinking the gear...
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 4:42 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Flywheel balancing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 862
Re: Flywheel balancing
Hank, don’t your little plates look pretty, Thanks again. It is very simple and is done while on the balancer. Very easy to cut different weights beforehand and takes only a minute or two to change them out. Of course balancing done before height rechecked and the screws peened.
- Thu Jul 04, 2019 11:46 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Flywheel balancing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 862
Flywheel balancing
Is there any reason to not use brass spools to balance a flywheel?
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:30 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: For Sale early 3 dip pan
- Replies: 2
- Views: 406
Re: For Sale early 3 dip pan
I’ll take it. Bob Shirley. 903-824-1949
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Low Head no Made in USA
- Replies: 8
- Views: 941
Re: Low Head no Made in USA
Dose it have the plugs for priming on the side of the head?
- Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:49 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted, a set of magnet clamps
- Replies: 3
- Views: 433
Re: Wanted, a set of magnet clamps
Thanks for the offer George. Hank fixed me up with some really nice ones.
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 1:09 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Shop tip
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1223
Shop tip
Please post tips that make things easier IE, Use an opened old magazine under gaskets, when applying sealant. When through just turn the page and the mess is sealed in.
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 12:20 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Today’s project
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1660
Re: Today’s project
I’m with John, please post a picture of your cutter, the model number and where to purchase. Thanks
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted, a set of magnet clamps
- Replies: 3
- Views: 433
Wanted, a set of magnet clamps
The little steel plates the brass screws hold on. Some that are not pitted and not worn by rubbing on the coils. Bob at 903-824-1949
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 11:42 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter on 1912
- Replies: 7
- Views: 793
Re: Starter on 1912
I did this on a ‘15 and when you go with a later flywheel don’t you have to use a later coil ring?
- Mon May 27, 2019 9:53 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT but not a lot
- Replies: 4
- Views: 556
Re: OT but not a lot
I’ve used the cheap cat litter from Walmart with good results. When there is no liquid remaining, put down fresh and grind it in the stain with your foot. Remember, to dispose of all contaminated materials as per the guidelines of the EPA. Sure would hate to hear you ended up on San Quentin death ro...
- Thu May 09, 2019 10:08 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Burnishing?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1992
Burnishing?
Please show the set-up you use to run your shaft in.
- Sat May 04, 2019 5:54 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbitt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1037
Re: Babbitt
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. Got about 150 lbs left that nickel this is not about that. This is about the first picture, I was asking is, has anyone used the lead test kits to see what they have.- Fri May 03, 2019 3:14 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbitt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1037
Re: Babbitt
I’m with you when you say, know what you are buying. And not too long ago I lucked into 200+ lbs and got the MSD sheet. But I have been given and found a lot of Babbitt over the years. The Lead Test kit showed the Frictionless and the Magnolia not to have lead. The other pieces did have lead.
- Fri May 03, 2019 9:51 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Babbitt
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1037
Babbitt
Anybody ever use a lead test kit to check babbitt? The gun at the scrap yard is broken.
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:36 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What have you done with your Model T in April?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 11712
Re: What have you done with your Model T in April?
Ran the 15 motor a few more times.
- Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:04 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sizing rods before babbitt
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1406
Sizing rods before babbitt
Trying to get at least .045-.050 babbitt In the rod. Ending with 1.350 rough bore. Cut from .015 to .025. Balance will be addressed after they are poured and cut. Thoughts?
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:26 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What happened? It just quit.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1426
Re: What happened? It just quit.
The cover was centered when installe, cam re-ground, checked for straight re-poured cam bearings— the spring just shaped. Ruxstel, guess you get the bubblegum. I’d post a picture of a timing gear from back in the day but, I don’t know how. Thanks to all, for your input.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:33 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What happened? It just quit.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1426
Re: What happened? It just quit.
Thanks for the replies.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:32 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What happened? It just quit.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1426
Re: What happened? It just quit.
The fiber gears I have from the 60’s have a slick finish and look nothing like the one in the picture. Why is the pictured one eaten off the side, must not have had mesh?? Ok here’s the tail— the Spring on the new timer roller broke and the roller was only making random contact. The fix was to bend ...
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 9:29 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What happened? It just quit.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1426
Re: What happened? It just quit.
Getting closer, at this point it was on mag with no provision for batt. Coils checked on a hcct— all ok. Pulled the plugs looked ok, no black soot laid them on the block, spun the motor and had random firings.
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:30 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What happened? It just quit.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1426
Re: What happened? It just quit.
The motor is on a stand the fuel tank is about a foot above the carburetor with a 1/4 inch line feeding the carburetor. The carburetor was adjusted and it was running nice. I really like the old fiber gears, they are tough as nails and run so quite. The motor did not seize and fuel flow not an issue...
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:08 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: What happened? It just quit.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1426
What happened? It just quit.
The history; a low use, 3-28-15 motor sat in a barn without the 4 main in the motor and rats lived in the pan. Spent over a year off an on, on the rebuild. New or re-ground everything. The only changes, went to high compression pistons, adjustable lifters, stainless valves and added starter so it go...
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:56 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted—3 screw mag plug & low water outlet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 402
Re: Wanted—3 screw mag plug & low water outlet
The outlet is for a 15 with brass radiator. Thanks again
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:52 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Wanted—3 screw mag plug & low water outlet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 402
Wanted—3 screw mag plug & low water outlet
Looking for a 3 screw mag plug and a water outlet for a low head. Will take more than one of each if you can spare them. Thanks, Bob 903-824-1949.
- Wed Apr 03, 2019 4:23 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Flywheel with Ring Gear for Starter & Starter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 622
Re: WTB Flywheel with Ring Gear for Starter & Starter
I just did this on a 15. I also replaced the double stack coil ring, no notch, and narrow magnets. Lang’s has oversize peddle shafts. You’ll most likely need new triple gear pins and want to check and recharge the new magnets, thus a new set of magnet screws. You’ll need the starter drive cover, the...
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: EE crank
- Replies: 1
- Views: 611
Re: EE crank
I sent you a message, I hope. Thanks, Bob Shirley 903-824-1949
- Thu Mar 21, 2019 2:13 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cutting a 27 brake drum
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1222
Cutting a 27 brake drum
Seems like I did this years ago, but let me run this by you guys. Is there any reason a 26-27 drum can’t be narrowed and used in an earlier transmission? I’m pretty sure the later clutch disk and driven plate are used. The driven plate bolts are replaced with socket screws, but past that won’t this ...
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:59 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 Touring, anyone seen it?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2477
Re: 1909 Touring, anyone seen it?
He may had said 17, I’ve slept since then. He sure seemed to be a straight up guy and wasn’t trying too fool anyone.
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:54 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 Touring, anyone seen it?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2477
Re: 1909 Touring, anyone seen it?
I spoke with him, the motor is a 15, don’t know about the frame. He broke an axle and replaced the rear end with a 13/14 and sold the early one. He was asking 18,000. He said the front axle is not early and Lamps are repos
- Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:31 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1909 Touring, anyone seen it?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2477
Re: 1909 Touring, anyone seen it?
I believe this automobile was on Craigslist a couple of weeks ago. Thinking it was in Kansas City. Later axels and motor, but a Pontiac aluminum body. I’m thinking he said the lamps are repos, but still what a find.
- Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:33 pm
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pedal shafts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 528
Pedal shafts
Opened that pretty Ford marked envelope with the shaft inside, slid the pedal on the shaft only to find a very loose fit. The new shaft is .62375. The old shaft is .62575. That 2 thousands sure messed up my day. I’d post a picture, but I’m not that smart.
- Fri Feb 01, 2019 8:30 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Valve and push rod reamers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 862
Re: Valve and push rod reamers
Don’t ever turn the reamer backwards, counter clockwise, as this will dull that puppy almost instantly. Use lots of cutting oil. And while I’m on the pulpit, tell your friends and loved ones how lucky you are to have them in your life.
- Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:36 am
- Forum: 2019 General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Somewhat OT - Porch Pirates!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1797
Re: Somewhat OT - Porch Pirates!
I mailed a medium express box on Dec 26 from a small post office in Rodessa La. tracking # 9114 9999 4431 3918 3566 31. The box was completely wrapped in stranded tape. Inside was two 6lb bars of Babbitt. The package was tracked leaving Rodessa and that’s it. Friday I went to the Shreveport Postal c...