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by JacolbEdwards
Tue Jan 04, 2022 1:10 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 0-4" micrometer set
Replies: 4
Views: 1179

Re: 0-4" micrometer set

If last buyer doesn’t work out I will purchase mics
by JacolbEdwards
Sun Aug 22, 2021 1:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Front axle rebuild questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1059

Front axle rebuild questions

I’ve finally gathered up most of all the tools I need to repair a front axle except a way to check straightness, Herm used a tool that used rods and cone centers to check straightness, is there anyone that is using a system like this that would post some pictures,dimensions and description of tool. ...
by JacolbEdwards
Fri Jun 25, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: My latest project
Replies: 2
Views: 1100

Re: My latest project

Very nice, as always
by JacolbEdwards
Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Flywheel Balance Jig FS
Replies: 25
Views: 5110

Re: Flywheel Balance Jig FS

Haha can’t forget reverse drum
by JacolbEdwards
Sun Jun 20, 2021 10:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Flywheel Balance Jig FS
Replies: 25
Views: 5110

Re: Flywheel Balance Jig FS

Rgould1910 The Ford crank rods and mains come in at 1.2485 … It is a bent piece of rebar at best even static balanced with brake drum low speed and drive plate is a massive improvement from how Henry built them
by JacolbEdwards
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 1926 1926 wire wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 2239

Re: 1926 1926 wire wheels

What is the price per wheel
by JacolbEdwards
Tue Mar 30, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 frame repair
Replies: 3
Views: 1130

Re: 26-27 frame repair

Dan, is this a “good enough for the girls I go with” kinda thing or does It need to be 10.750 on the money? Will Minute differences affect steering or suspension? Most say farmer John got it together and it’d drive but I am aiming for a as good as I can get, is it worth the effort trying to achieve ...
by JacolbEdwards
Tue Mar 30, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: 26-27 frame repair
Replies: 3
Views: 1130

26-27 frame repair

I patched a wore out front crossmember hole that was wallered out and tore, any tips on finding the original location of the square hole in front crossmember ? I was gonna pull a string from center of the hole in the rear crossmember cause it is true and clean and pull it to the front cross member m...
by JacolbEdwards
Mon Mar 15, 2021 4:32 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Stevens Front Axle Tooling FS
Replies: 43
Views: 6530

Re: Stevens Front Axle Tooling FS

Would like to purchase the reamer tap and was hoping if there is room left on the list for the the upper tapered reamer that I could be put on it
by JacolbEdwards
Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:40 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: **FOR SALE: STEVEN'S FRONT AXLE FRAME TOOL
Replies: 13
Views: 4927

Re: **FOR SALE: STEVEN'S FRONT AXLE FRAME TOOL

Are frames still available
by JacolbEdwards
Sat Mar 21, 2020 3:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

Well guys believe it was a touch too hot by the numbers ive been told but I believe it to be my best pour yet after dusting off the cap with my Babbitt knife the Babbitt was clean and with almost a chrome finish, it fell a tiny bit short the length of the cap near the matting surface but don’t know ...
by JacolbEdwards
Sat Mar 21, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

Well guys I got a little carried away with the heat was a bit over 650 then poured and 900+ Babbitt end up with around 700 after pour we'll let her cool down and see what we got
by JacolbEdwards
Sat Mar 21, 2020 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

mark, thank you I have seen his videos I watch them religiously he is amazing at what he does and the best in my opinion and have spoke to him several time and he is a wealth of knowledge And great guy. Also had the the pleasure of speaking with bob Shirley, he is a gentleman and a wealth of knowled...
by JacolbEdwards
Sat Mar 21, 2020 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

Joe bell thank you for the advice but I have found that if you don’t cut sprue and clean mating surfaces of cap when hot it is hard as a rock and it for me has been easier to get the cap clean and sprue cut out of the way while it’s still hot. I’m still learning and will pour all three mains agin ju...
by JacolbEdwards
Sat Mar 21, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

Jab I started using the temps mike bender gave me and got much better results 500+ degrees on cap and mold and 900 plus on Babbitt I found that when the dross on the top of your Babbitt starts turning the color of pencil lead your at 900 plus I tested this theory with a IR temp gun with a probe Gene...
by JacolbEdwards
Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

The second pour of the third main was a success I poured before I saw kaisers suggestion on adding cigarette paper or Kerry’s suggestion on using a shim stack next time I’ll try that I am using gene french molds and it does have some venting and found that I heated to cap up quite a bit more and got...
by JacolbEdwards
Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

Thank you sir I won’t give up, could I pour with a shim stack
by JacolbEdwards
Fri Mar 20, 2020 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

Kaiser what can I do to aid trapped air? I just tried to re pour the third we’ll see how it comes out still HOT
by JacolbEdwards
Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

Pictures of how third main turned out better luck next time
by JacolbEdwards
Fri Mar 20, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

Well guys the third main turned out to be a horrible fail... don’t know where I went wrong but the mold seemed level, anti heat damming the front plates but I couldn’t get the mold to fill I believe my tin job fell short and the upper edges and didn’t give the Babbit anything to bond to so it just p...
by JacolbEdwards
Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

Re: First timer main caps

Kaiser it very well could be to cold i’m in Texas where we drink water from a Hoof print and are happy to get it it is about 65 degree is that too cold haha I’m still learning and just kinda farting around thank you for the advice my next pour I’ll try inside the soldering salts just kinda of made m...
by JacolbEdwards
Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:08 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: First timer main caps
Replies: 28
Views: 7384

First timer main caps

So I know this ain’t nothing to write home about but I was able to tin my first set of caps and pour the center main using the knowledge I obtained from Mike Bender, I tinned the caps with superior flux no27 and a piece of Babbitt, the tin job came out very well in my opinion with good coverage and ...
by JacolbEdwards
Wed Jan 08, 2020 3:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE 20%
Replies: 46
Views: 14685

Re: CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE 20%

Will you still be taking exchanges will lack of exchange affect price
by JacolbEdwards
Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: Stevens Front Axle Tooling FS
Replies: 34
Views: 10576

Re: Stevens Front Axle Tooling FS

Do you have any of the front axle tool frames, if so what is cost
by JacolbEdwards
Thu Nov 28, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: 13/32x16 Taps
Replies: 30
Views: 8093

Re: 13/32x16 Taps

Sent you a email
by JacolbEdwards
Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pan blueprint
Replies: 1
Views: 1521

Re: Oil pan blueprint

Problem solved!!!! Was able to get ahold of mr jay skinner and he’s a gentleman and quite a good time to chat with, it’s amazing to find such kind and helpful people on the forum
by JacolbEdwards
Fri Nov 15, 2019 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Oil pan blueprint
Replies: 1
Views: 1521

Oil pan blueprint

On the old forum a gentleman by the name of Jay Skinner posted a copy of a blueprint for a oil pan, unfortunately it was to blurred to read, I’ve been trying to get these dimensions in hope of building my own pan jig, Would like to purchase a copy of the blueprint or purchase a pdf file which I woul...
by JacolbEdwards
Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:31 am
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: To whom all my post to spam may of offended
Replies: 3
Views: 2408

To whom all my post to spam may of offended

I received a email from Mark Gregush saying “We do not need that kind of language used no matter what on the forum. Don't reply it just moves it to the top. Report it, the "!" is the link to do so.” it was then I realized that I may of offended other users of the forum and I do apologize. I replied ...
by JacolbEdwards
Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chickasha's Last Hurrah
Replies: 45
Views: 12800

Re: Chickasha's Last Hurrah

I hope that Another pre ww2 swap meet will come about in this area, with the high registration rate it seems there a lot of vendors that will have no where to go, Hershey is amazing I hear but a little to far for me to attend every year... I guess model t haven will get more of my business
by JacolbEdwards
Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:19 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Chickasha's Last Hurrah
Replies: 45
Views: 12800

Re: Chickasha's Last Hurrah

It really is a shame it’s going to be no more, last year was my first year and I guess this year will be my last, is there a for sure date and time planed? I believe it’s some time in March right?
by JacolbEdwards
Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: looking for easy way to check toe-in
Replies: 17
Views: 6941

Re: looking for easy way to check toe-in

I stand corrected Steve’s post shows toe in at 1/4” camber at 3”
by JacolbEdwards
Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: looking for easy way to check toe-in
Replies: 17
Views: 6941

Re: looking for easy way to check toe-in

I believe the book says to measure centerline to centerline in the front side half way up the tire and the back side half way up and there should be a 3” difference, the front should be 3” closer to each other
by JacolbEdwards
Thu Feb 21, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB restored four dipper pan
Replies: 0
Views: 1364

WTB restored four dipper pan

Looking for a four dipper pan that had been restored and straightened out in pan jig, will be at Chickasha if you’d like to bring it with you
by JacolbEdwards
Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear spring u bolts
Replies: 4
Views: 2675

Re: Rear spring u bolts

Thank you for the support
by JacolbEdwards
Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Rear spring u bolts
Replies: 4
Views: 2675

Rear spring u bolts

I have what I believe is a set of 7 leaf short style rear u bolts, and 26-27 frame with a 8 leaf spring, I know the lengths are different between the two styles but are the inner diameter of the u bolts and the outside diameter of the 26-27 rear cross member different? I threw a caliper on the insid...
by JacolbEdwards
Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Parts
Topic: WTB spindle bushing facing tool
Replies: 0
Views: 1368

WTB spindle bushing facing tool

Looking for spindle bushing facing tool an other front end tools. Jacolbedwards5@gmail.com or pm me
by JacolbEdwards
Sun Feb 03, 2019 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Transmission 1927 pickup questions
Replies: 60
Views: 18507

Re: Transmission 1927 pickup questions

The washers are need ther is a clearance that must be obtain between the clutch basket and the brake drum
by JacolbEdwards
Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Fred Houston
Replies: 32
Views: 10930

Re: Fred Houston

My condolences to the Houston family, my thoughts and prayers are with you