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Mark Gregush

I have 25 numbers blocked on my cell phone, in less then one day I got 49 calls from the same blocked number. I had googled that number, you do not want to answer. It will take forever for them to stop calling. Sorry don't remember which one of the 25 blocked blocked it was. With my blocking, the nu...

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Is the rear end installed? Guessing if the parts shown were needed he replaced the axles?
Simple check, push the axles in and out and same with driveshaft, how much play? When you turn the driveshaft, how much play do you feel or hear? Did he install the u-joint rivet?

Mark Gregush

Looks like a good start. You have going to have to pull the rear end or engine anyway to install that transmission. So you can install the missing bolts etc at that time. When you install the transmission, did you get the rear support for it? I would not recommend just hanging it off the back.

Mark Gregush

I would think that wood bands would create more heat then Kevlar or cotton if miss used? Kevlar and cotton being woven and can hold more oil then the wood bands.

Mark Gregush

tom_strickling wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:05 pm
If you use modern speedometer cable inside the flexible brass housing, do you need a sleeve of some type over the cable to protect the brass??

Yes you in need the inner sleeve. The kits sold by the dealers come with it.

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The AC's I had were the original cable type. A friend installed the modern AC's and he made up a cable system. The only brakes I have with rods are the Rocky Mountain, even then I made my own equalizer that leaves the parking brakes as completely independent of service brakes, but used rods. Using t...

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I did/do mine kinda seat of the pants. Jack the car up, adjust till there is a little drag then back off till turns easy. Take the car for test run using brakes as little as you can. Watch out bands can be very hot! Check the temp of the bands. If just a little warm leave as is, if HOT, back off a t...

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Atlas 9" long bed converted to 10". Not a quick change setup. The 3 jaw chuck is really out, but as long as I don't take what I am working on out, it works ok. Guess I will have to get some photos, don't have any on this computer.

Mark Gregush

I am kinda sidelining the Model T's for a while and taking on the task of getting this 1920 Dodge road worthy. Took me a better part of a day to work the multi plate clutch free. Got it running and have driven it a bit.

Mark Gregush

Which begs the question, why do so many on here have to spell Chevy as C***y as if it's some kind of dirty word? It doesn't seem to matter with any other Brand, just Chevy. I have never understood that thinking. Just something to think about while sitting at home. :) :? :lol: Dave I sure don't! I s...

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I have done the same thing only mine was my 1948 F2

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More photos;

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490 Chevrolet cross steering box. Ok it needs some work. I would suggest adding bushings to the holes and some polishing, maybe. The ball does need work. Originally the shaft was welded to the gear, the black circle shows where. I can cut the shaft above that and ship Med Flat Rate without the cut o...

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Just did a google search of "mtfca: simmons vaporizer", here are some of the postings;
https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... +Vaporizer+

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Thanks Ray. I have been watching that one, but Clay wants the proper 12 gear. I have been trying to convince him otherwise, but no go!

The proper gear has just the number 22 on it, the 1913 has 13 added to the number, 1322.

Mark Gregush

Nothing that would be changed that could not be changed back, so no in my OP would it affect the value to many of the people out there looking to buy.

(esp if it had a converted starter)

Mark Gregush

Sure why not! Not everyone is stuck on just one make and model. Just look at, as you have done, some of the other makes shown in this section. Also there are quite a few sections on Buick at The Antique Automobile Club of America;
https://forums.aaca.org/

Mark Gregush

https://www.modeltford.com/item/SPG1E1911.aspx

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Go down to the B type tail light I think it is the same;
https://www.myersearlydodge.com/electrical.php

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No like these ones (it pays to do a little shopping! );
https://www.modeltford.com/item/2505HS.aspx

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While the key has it's job, it's the taper that keeps the wheel in place so needs to be a good fit. I have fitted stepped key stock to axles that did not need to be other wise replaced. The other part of this is keeping the axle nuts tight and checking them every so often esp after pulling the wheel...

Mark Gregush

"If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here"
You need to ask your question on the main forum, this is not car support.

Mark Gregush

Two Fords and a John Deere;
The 1948 is my family F2, the John Deere is my brothers and the 39 was about 3 miles from Mon and Dads all decked out. Yes July 4th, 2020

Mark Gregush

https://www.modeltford.com/item/RM6.aspx
The book put out by the club should help with what you need to know.

Mark Gregush

It's a tapered pipe thread. I would try pulling back on it and try to get remaining thread to engage so it can be turned out. The thread in the pan may be ok, just needing a little clean up. The brass valve is softer then the pan so the threads may have stripped on it. The petcock size is 1/8-27 pip...

Mark Gregush

.030-.032, running coils and magneto with AC's (I would have to check the number on mine), same as Champions or any other plug. Some people like the narrower gap others like wider. Start at .025 and see how your car runs, cars are all different re what gap they like. A lot depends on how hot or cold...

Mark Gregush

With the Model A hubs installed on T spindle, you will need to use the Model A inner bearings so watch the machined area where the bearing rides with the 1/2" spacer installed. The bearing should fully be seated on that area. The spacer will need to be locked or tight fit on the spindle so it does n...

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https://www.modeltford.com/item/3509RBO.aspx

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I sent a report. There are I think 2 or 3 more right below it.

Mark Gregush

Thanks Mark for posting the photos. I have collected the body top irons to do just the same thing on my 25 cut down.

Mark Gregush

Friend of mine is looking for the Stewart 22 road gear and brass pinion (for the swivel) gear for 1912 set up. If anyone has them or at least the road gear let me know. Thanks

Mark Gregush

I have started see this more here, there are a number of them down there now. If you go to the Fordbarn.com's Question and Suggestions section it happens a lot, you will see my handle there (redmodelt) a lot directing people to the correct section. Can't under stand how people go right past the foru...

Mark Gregush

One other thing is; Ford increased the size of the float to compensate for the extra head pressure from the in cowl tank. You may be using the earlier smaller float.

Mark Gregush

That would be my guess that it was changed out for the more common later style T tank.

Mark Gregush

Glad someone brought up the condenser, that would have been my first thought. Maybe it's bad and the coil is fine. Have you tested it or replaced it?

Mark Gregush

I would say both the needle and shut off valve are part of the problem. The fuel shut off is not stopping the flow and the needle is not sealing.

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or to bigger Craftsman/Atlas lathes!

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This section is for questions about the site or problems with its use. Please ask you question on the main forum page. This section is not looked all the often.

Mark Gregush

Laced or Model T style? Might make a difference.

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This a link to Cimorelli's library and page that shows marine conversion parts sold through Ford of Canada and Australia (1927). The Canadian parts book shows the same parts in it. Maybe not the same but might be of some help.
http://www.cimorelli.com/mtdl/default.htm

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That tank would have been made after the car was built. Used from about 1920 to 1925 in cars and up to 1927 in trucks. In 1917 Ford would have been still using the round tank.

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Thanks for the offer Luke. I found the info I was looking for else were. There was a question about a marine conversion posted here and wanted to see if there was a copy of the about 1927 Canadian parts book in the listings. The Canadian copy includes parts for the marine conversion along with tract...

Mark Gregush

That opens only the 1923 listings with over half of titles not showing what they are. The 1923 was a random page that I found not the one I was looking for.

Mark Gregush

Thanks! I tried some searching last night but kept hitting the wall.

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I went to look something up in Cimorelli's Model T Digital Library and could not get a good link. I could get parts, but could not get the information to come up when clicking on a subject. http://www.cimorelli.com/mtdl/1923/default.htm Has anyone else tried lately? Maybe something expired? Would be...

Mark Gregush

Something like this would take a lot less plumbing then the Model A valve:
https://www.ebay.com/c/23011818009

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Adjuster, but the pulley does look a little wonky, could be the angle.

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Wondering too about the routing of the timer wire harness? The 26/27 with coil box on the motor would have had a short harness that ran from the box over the engine down the passenger side to the timer. Cars and trucks with firewall mounted coil boxes, the timer harness would have been all on the pa...

Mark Gregush

The HM 7R shown in this post is what was used back in the day. The post is about bending pedals but show the irons used.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1297467228

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I am not posting this saying not to put the main line fuse in, just some other ideas that might help. As has been said before by others and me, running on magneto and blowing the fuse, the car keeps running. DYKE'S AUTOMOBILE AND GASOLINE ENGINE ENCYCL0PEDIA 1925 Fuse between generator and battery I...

Mark Gregush

Except the very very early years of the Model T, the only thing the serial number will tell you is the date it was stamped on the motor.

Mark Gregush

He, I think is asking about wide snout type crimping pliers to close up the channel after the material and string are installed, not hog ring pliers.

Mark Gregush

It is a DC device, so should not work on the AC from the magneto. It would need it's own power supply from the battery. On the first go around with my Chevrolet over head, I used a VW carb that had one. I was running a distributor so was no problem wiring it into the ignition switch. You are going t...

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"spider cocoons" Just a little upper lube when the eggs get smooshed! LOL

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I was thinking along the lines of your first guess, Chevrolet. I don't have first hand experience, but do recall that they mount very much like the 1926-27 stanchions.

Mark Gregush

"earlier cars without louvers in the hood." Every thing I have read indicates that the louvers were added in 1915 when the horn got moved under the hood so people could hear it, not for cooling.

Mark Gregush

The instructions are published in more them one place along with postings here. Do it right the first time.

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Mount Evens in Colorado falls short by less then 2000 feet but it's close!
https://www.dangerousroads.org/north-am ... n-usa.html

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You don't want to dress the whole sides of the keys, just the area that fits in the groove. The part that fits in the hub has to stay the same. I wonder if these are made to fit the key stock that's available? Some of the keys being sold are under size by one of the major parts seller suppliers.

Mark Gregush

Norm, The car runs fine on battery, it goes up to speed fine on battery. I'm not having any problem on battery. If doing what you suggest, wouldn't I have the same problem on battery when starting out. Remember, I said there was a problem when at idle switching over to mag the car started running r...

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I wonder if it had been used on an engine that was used as a stationary power plant rather then car or truck that was run at a set speed? Most would have been direct drive, bypassing most of the transmission functions, so would have just needed oil enough in that area to keep the main shaft and clut...

Mark Gregush

You might add what body style. The 8 leaf was the same (for in service replacement)1909 to 1927 and there was a 9 leaf for cars like the fordor from 1922-27. The front spring was different for 1926-27 but not the rear.

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I sent him a PM suggesting looking at the T Facebook pages (There are several). There are quite a few people on FB that are from other countries. https://www.facebook.com/groups/490831451078629/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/103574776049/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478371332432340/ https://w...

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For US cars, the drivers side.

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Back in the day it was also called a motor tester which I think is how how Cooper marketed it.

Mark Gregush

Mark: you will really like the Dodge Brothers touring … I have had 7 DB cars over the past 35 years , currently have a 1925 touring … powerful and reliable cars … also , the Dodge brothers club offers much technical support as does the MTFCA … if I can help with questions please do feel free to ask...

Mark Gregush

Look at the terminal where the wires attach, now look inside and see how deep you have gone. The contact inside is only that thick.

Mark Gregush

Took me a while to see where the T intake was connected!

At first I was seeing the T exhaust and intake was was trying to figure what the was connected to the head.

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Oil pump to the caps maybe?

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Off topic! LOL I spent the day getting the 1920 Dodge running.

After doing some moving around and taking down a fence I moved the 25 into the back yard. Between bring over the extra Dodge parts and very soon the car, I have a T rear end to build. Can you spot the Ford parts, no not the Hasslers.

Mark Gregush

The edge does not look that smooth to me, like it was cut out and ground down. There were a number of cars that used a Clum switch like that, for the most part some that I have seen the backs of, the wiring was about the same. Someone may have made it to replace a bad switch at some point. Some woul...

Mark Gregush

Could be the connection at the starter post to buss bar inside has come loose. This happens over time when the turning the nuts holding the cable to post twist the post breaking the connection. While you might get enough current for the starter to go clunk, not enough to turn it.

Mark Gregush

As said above clean your terminals. What is the battery voltage and have you cleaned and serviced the timer? Even with a low battery when cranking by hand you should still get a good buzz from the coils.

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Scott, What would be your recommendation for a new carb if I were to begin looking for one? I also wonder if it is necessary to replace the carb. I don’t have grandpa here to ask him when he put it on but I know he’s toured all across the country, even internationally I believe. If it worked for hi...

Mark Gregush

RE the blow back; While mine is a Chevrolet head conversion it suffered the same thing, or I should say I did before I got a valve cover! :D When I did fine one, I slit fuel line and installed along the bottom of the cover, which did cut down on oil splatter. The first tour I did before the cover in...

Mark Gregush

You could have bought the Buick for less. https://bid.aumannauctions.com/lot-details/index/catalog/23877/lot/3493398?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F23877%2F or this T truck for under 9 https://bid.aumannauctions.com/lot-details/index/catalog/23877/lot/3503498?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F23877...

Mark Gregush

Friend is going to need 2 for his 1912 at some point soon if I ever get done with his wheel painting, well along with 2 30X3-1/2s.

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I was thinking about the Simmons/Wizard carb while I was writing my post and how close it is to the NH. Got me to wondering if they bought the rights for the NH straight thru and made some changes; the flapper, main jet, heating coil and spray needle being the only real differences. The rest of the ...

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Greenbergs puts out a value guide for trains here is one sample, they publish them for other makers and gauges.
https://www.amazon.com/Lionel-Trains-Po ... 1627005307
or Model Railroad clubs in Ohio
https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... road+clubs

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I am not aware of Gardner having anything to do with making carburetors for Ford except as an aftermarket item. Without having one in hand don't think any NH parts would fit.

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OMG! Truly am glad someone out there has that kinda money, sure is not in my league.

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Front or rear? Are your rims powder coated, painted or?

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Don't think they are reproduced so you are not missing anything. Place an ad in the classifieds or call them and ask if they have any. Oh, they use a larger diameter/longer rivet, those you can get. If you get used ones or if yours have worn clevis pin holes, you can braze them up and renew.

Mark Gregush

I get feeds from Aumann auctions but rarely look at them, most are too far away. Can you post a link to the auction it was in?

Mark Gregush

And only uses 1 rivet to hold in place, 1925 back used 2.

Mark Gregush

Few more photos. The Black & Decker holder for doing rocker arm pads and how I did the bosses. I am still working on freeing the adjustable cone on the rocker arm holder. I don't think it's threaded, if it was, there would be a flat knurled area to turn it. Tried a little heat and paraffin but she n...

Mark Gregush

I have LED tail/brake lights and separate standard bulb turn signals with the old style flasher. My brake and tail lights are fine till I use the turn signal. Then the tail lights and brake lights when activated on both sides has a flicker. It's not bad enough to fuss with, so I will live with it.

Mark Gregush

When you turn on the headlights does the meter show discharge?

Mark Gregush

I don't think it is the switch. I would suggest trying this; mount the light so it is not using the chassis as a ground. Run a ground wire from the battery to it. LED's may be more sensitive to interference then a regular bulb so may be picking up the AC signal through ground. I am thinking that mos...

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"I know its " 100 " this year." 1920?

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When I did my bosses, I counter bored them, then drilled an oil well as original. The only reason I did the counter boar was because the modern spring retainers came down too far. I'll post some photos tomorrow. I agree on the pads needing attention. They are pretty snarky. Thank you for the informa...

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Ok so I looked at the pads on the ones I was using, not as bad as I thought but need attention. The one, top row, 2ed from the right has cuts running through it. The rest if not radius-ed need to be smoothed. Looked at the other set in my parts, yck! They need even more work. The two cam photos are ...

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RE the radius, I sorta was thinking about that yesterday looking at the pads. Not something I really know about but sorta can picture what and why. https://www.ebay.com/itm/SIOUX-VALVE-GRINDER-ROCKER-ARM-GRINDING-ATTACHMENT-for-MODEL-645-VALVE-REFACER/114244144486?hash=item1a997b4d66:g:jYAAAOSwxbhe1...

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My calculations of the spring height at open is off, I was doing it at 1:1 not 1.33:1. I am going to take a break from it today, I need to get some other things done. Not dropping it and will get back to it shortly, maybe this weekend or later today. Oh by the way, I set my gaps with the engine up t...

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Got the B thing now. I thought the rockers were 1.5:1 on this head? Here are a couple of shots with the valves closed, No 4 are stock Chevrolet valves and No 3 are the replacements, I took shots with valves open but forgot to take into account the multiplying factor so will need to redo.

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Kevin's comments are giving me a chuckle, no more no less. :lol: RE Without pulling the head The Chevrolet head is off and T head back on. The valves I have installed are within a few thousands of the stock Chevrolet in length so rocker arm angle should be the same. I could install the valves loose ...

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What color should I paint the 490 steering box? Ah heck it's got a Warford and big drum rear end with Rocky Mtn brakes now. To balance things out, the 25 is keeping cast iron pistons even when I redo the engine. if you haven't seen it in Off Topic's, I may be adding a 1920 Dodge touring to the stabl...

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