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- Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can anyone tell me
- Replies: 3
- Views: 449
Re: Can anyone tell me
Hi Tom, The T-GO head is a good runner, they do need a water pump as they don't seem to thermosyphon very well. D.P. had two of them & he said that they are from a batch that had porosity issues and needed to be repaired many times. W.M. has one one his 13 and it seems to be indestructible. IMG_1333...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 12v Battery vs 6v Battery requirements
- Replies: 15
- Views: 577
Re: 12v Battery vs 6v Battery requirements
Hi Brent, Glad you found a solution, congrats on a Wasp starter. You are correct about the charging issue with Optima batteries & they require a special trickle charger to maintain them ( most good quality chargers now have a setting for AGM batteries). It has been my experience that the lawn & gard...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why no braking in reverse with Rocky Mtn brakes?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 1364
Re: Why no braking in reverse with Rocky Mtn brakes?
Rocky Mountain brakes as in the later generation are self energising in the forward direction to maximise the stopping power of the brakes. the issue is if you have a Auxillary trans & you are in neutral you will be unable to stop the car rolling backwards because the rockies don't work well is reve...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:39 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why the need to change?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1428
Re: Why the need to change?
Hi Les, That's a good idea but wouldn't the sprockets have to be rather small so the chain would clear the casting hump? I seen some of Kurt Wrights antics making a 6 cylinder model T engine. Could you reform a cam to fire 1-3-2-4 or 1-4-2-3? leaving the ports the same. Or even cut it & turn the cam...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tar for coil potting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 643
Re: Tar for coil potting
Some time it's best to let sleeping dogs lie. James Goldens post about the mailability of potting tar is spot on. I asked USPS & UPS about shipping it & the response is that by law it can only be shipped by ground, must be declared as HAZARDOUS & must be accompanied by the manufactures MSDS sheets! ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why the need to change?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1428
Re: Why the need to change?
An other way to accomplish this. http://www.nwvs.org/Technical/MTFCA/Art ... eRacer.pdf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bnTC7WXsGA
Craig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bnTC7WXsGA
Craig
- Mon Apr 08, 2024 10:28 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
- Replies: 270
- Views: 24183
Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
I think it was on this site I seen. "There is a fine line between genius & insanity and sometimes I like to jump rope with that line."
Craig.
Craig.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:59 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
- Replies: 270
- Views: 24183
Re: Some Humor to Brighten Your Day II
Richard you have a sick sense of humor. I like it but still kind of sick
Craig.
Craig.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: King Pins
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1074
Re: King Pins
Thanks Dan for trying to keep the conversation on the question.
Craig.
Craig.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: An other dumb distributor question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 752
Re: An other dumb distributor question
Tim,
I would not be so hard on the TTP dizzy it seems to be the only clip on dizzy being made today! And very popular! I as a personal preference set
up all T add on dizzies with no centifugal advance. I want total controle of my timing just as you would have with a timer.
IMHO
Craig.
I would not be so hard on the TTP dizzy it seems to be the only clip on dizzy being made today! And very popular! I as a personal preference set
up all T add on dizzies with no centifugal advance. I want total controle of my timing just as you would have with a timer.
IMHO
Craig.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 10:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Who made this?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 950
Re: Who made this?
Hi Dan, This will be of little help but if I remember correctly I have seen one in a 26/7 roadster that I looked at that had a A rear end, juice brakes & 19" A wheels,with fiberglass fenders as well as the A trans. I did not realize that it also replaced the 4th main as well. Good idea all the add o...
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 8- Spoke Steel Wheels
- Replies: 11
- Views: 827
Re: 8- Spoke Steel Wheels
Dito on checking those wheels. Humble Howards Lucky 7 broke one of the spokes in those wheels.
Craig.
Craig.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Why the need to change?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1428
Re: Why the need to change?
My thinking is that the 1-2-4-3 firing order is off so far that the manifold is of little concern. No modern inline 4 cylinder engines use that
firing order????? I may be full of bravo sierra but I thought that firing order of Winfield's 2 up 2 down had much to do with firing order?
Craig.
firing order????? I may be full of bravo sierra but I thought that firing order of Winfield's 2 up 2 down had much to do with firing order?
Craig.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I'm a complete Moron
- Replies: 9
- Views: 921
Re: I'm a complete Moron
Instructions INSTRUCTIONS were men we don't need no instructions we go forth & do if it dosn't work then we refer to the corrections.
They look just like instructions but are not used untill it dosn't work! This is also followed by our favorite woman saying I told you so!!!!
Craig.
They look just like instructions but are not used untill it dosn't work! This is also followed by our favorite woman saying I told you so!!!!
Craig.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tar for coil potting
- Replies: 16
- Views: 643
Re: Tar for coil potting
Hi Jim,
I got carried away removing the tar from a Atwater-Kent coil and ruined the wood but I have the tar & some of the parts. there is
1# 11oz of tarThat I will be happy to part with. I have no idea what the going price of coil tar is? Craig.
I got carried away removing the tar from a Atwater-Kent coil and ruined the wood but I have the tar & some of the parts. there is
1# 11oz of tarThat I will be happy to part with. I have no idea what the going price of coil tar is? Craig.
- Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - a winter radiator cover for a 1919 Touring
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1588
Re: WTB - a winter radiator cover for a 1919 Touring
grntea I sent you a email thanks.
Craig.
Craig.
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:22 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - a winter radiator cover for a 1919 Touring
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1588
Re: WTB - a winter radiator cover for a 1919 Touring
Hi David,
Linus is correct this one is a Pines there is no model that it fits on it. It is 24" high & 16" wide so I would guess it is a universal fit.
Because of the size it will cost a little to ship so I will go with Linus on the price @ $40 + the ride. Thanks.
Craig.
Linus is correct this one is a Pines there is no model that it fits on it. It is 24" high & 16" wide so I would guess it is a universal fit.
Because of the size it will cost a little to ship so I will go with Linus on the price @ $40 + the ride. Thanks.
Craig.
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rusty pan
- Replies: 14
- Views: 837
Re: Rusty pan
Thanks everyone. I'm thinking I have the cart before the horse as the pan has not been on the anvil yet. And it will most definitely need to be as I noticed the wishbone mount is bent as if someone pulled hard on the front axle. This pan may not be usable if it is twisted??? I'm reminded that everyt...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:39 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - a winter radiator cover for a 1919 Touring
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1588
Re: WTB - a winter radiator cover for a 1919 Touring
Hi David, Yes I still have the Winter-front. I have never had it on a car. Here in the desert it never gets cold enough that a small piece of cardboard won't do the job in the morning. It has a bimetallic spring hooked to the linkage that regulates the louver's. As for attachment I would assume it w...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:41 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Three in one.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 383
Re: Three in one.
Hi Sean, I have a Smithy Granite 1340 that I picked up for a lot more than that @ a estate sale. Combo machines have their limits as long as you know that they are better than no machine. You will not find machines very often for that low of a price. If it's all there & works I would get it. In fact...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mercury Update
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1776
Re: Mercury Update
Motivation? Motivation? Santa Clara is like the Indy 500 of speedster runs. You don't have to qualify in the top 33 to participate just sign up,
show up & enjoy. I've made it twice & it's still at the top of my bucket list. ( because I did get to fly a biplane )
Craig.
show up & enjoy. I've made it twice & it's still at the top of my bucket list. ( because I did get to fly a biplane )
Craig.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rusty pan
- Replies: 14
- Views: 837
Rusty pan
Has anyone successfully use a rust encapsulating paint on the inside of a engine pan to deal with surface rust? Rather than sandblasting? I hate
trying to get sand out of tight places so they don't end up in the finished engine. Tanks.
Craig.
trying to get sand out of tight places so they don't end up in the finished engine. Tanks.
Craig.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 10:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: a question of horse power
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1061
Re: a question of horse power
Generally model T flat top pistons are considered what ford made regardless of if they are ford or aluminum reproductions, flat on top & angled up to the flat. Domed or high compression pistons are round like half a soft ball sticking out of the block. Some A crank conversions are done with 292cu.in...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: a question of horse power
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1061
Re: a question of horse power
Hi Robert, I have heard someone say they had a low head that was milled enough that the high compression pistons hit the head with no gasket so they didn’t use that head & they where happy with the low head they did use with those pistons. I have noticed that high compression piston are not all crea...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:44 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: F/S Hastings Taper Gage NEW Lower price
- Replies: 7
- Views: 780
Re: F/S Hastings Taper Gage NEW Lower price
Hi Jennifer, There is more combustion pressure & less oil at the top of the cylinder so the rings tend to cause more wear @ the top. The rings don't travel all the way down the cylinder so there is also less wear @ the bottom Of the cylinder. Excessive taper will cause the rings to flex & break or n...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:01 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: F/S Hastings Taper Gage NEW Lower price
- Replies: 7
- Views: 780
Re: F/S Hastings Taper Gage NEW Lower price
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- Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:20 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: W.t.b. Front model t hubs that have been modified for model a wheels please call Ron at 420-220-4744
- Replies: 3
- Views: 265
Re: W.t.b. Front model t hubs that have been modified for model a wheels please call Ron at 420-220-4744
Hi Ron, I assume you have seen the T wood to Model A adaptors? I have seen T hubs re-drilled for A wheel pattern but I think you will find the hub diameter to be smaller than the A hubs & lacking support. Speedway motors sells a plate just for this because hot rod hubs run small for wire wheels. Par...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:19 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: W.t.b. Front model t hubs that have been modified for model a wheels please call Ron at 420-220-4744
- Replies: 3
- Views: 265
Re: W.t.b. Front model t hubs that have been modified for model a wheels please call Ron at 420-220-4744
oops that didn't come out
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mercury Update
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1776
Re: Mercury Update
Yes now I recognize those, not having the other parts threw me off. Thanks.
Craig.
Craig.
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:50 pm
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: Why stop at 12 languages?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1077
Re: Why stop at 12 languages?
Around some places I find myself in it's not uncommon to find yourself being the only English speaker in the building. I commonly find products with no English on the label? Bill boards & businesses the same way. The best Mexican food is in restaurants with no English on the menu. Ironhorse as far a...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Soldering a T gas tank
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2767
Re: Soldering a T gas tank
With the current tort laws I'm not recommending anything. We have buried a friend that had welded gas & diesel tanks for 40 years. I've seen them blow up using the exhaust method ( engine to rich & hole in muffler ) I have seen a tank blow while it was being made (that had never had gas in it yet) T...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:59 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Bailey's Gasoline gage lower price SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 572
Re: SOLD Bailey's Gasoline gage lower price SOLD
Hi Walt,
It's on the way. Thanks.
Craig.
It's on the way. Thanks.
Craig.
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:58 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Dipstick lower price Sold
- Replies: 3
- Views: 613
Re: SOLD Dipstick lower price Sold
On the way Mike.
Thanks. Craig.
Thanks. Craig.
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:56 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Modified Rex Rivet Press SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 688
Re: SOLD Modified Rex Rivet Press SOLD
Hi Ron they are on their way.
Thanks.
Craig.
Thanks.
Craig.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mercury Update
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1776
Re: Mercury Update
OK Andrew,
There is something terribly wrong with just showing most of the parts on a project and leaving us hanging. Let's see the rest of the brakes.
Craig.
There is something terribly wrong with just showing most of the parts on a project and leaving us hanging. Let's see the rest of the brakes.
Craig.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: An other dumb distributor question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 752
Re: An other dumb distributor question
Did Reeder in Texas make distributors? My BIL has a Kirk it's kind of like having a timing cover plate setup.
Craig.
Craig.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: An other dumb distributor question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 752
An other dumb distributor question
There has been some discussion about aftermarket distributors and I would like to get this cleared up in my mind. As I understand there was or is a gentleman that designed & manufactured the drive to run a Bosch distributor on a model T. What I cant seem to figure out is what was his name? So far I ...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:48 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: muncie
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1351
Re: muncie
Spur gears are inherently noisy especially @ faster speeds. If they are worn or loose on the main or counter shafts they tend to vibrate & that creates harmonics that are very audible. We are working with 100 year old transmissions. Reality is there is no good way to tighten up these tolerances. Hea...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Jack rabbit clutch
- Replies: 1
- Views: 304
Re: Jack rabbit clutch
Which clutch do you have? The smooth or the waffle ? It may not really make any difference Both of the ones I put together had to be adjusted by changing the number of discs that were intended to be used to get the total thickness needed. Look up the dimension of the factory pack. This is rather imp...
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 2:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: muncie
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1351
Re: muncie
I'm with Ed, one in good shape is no noisier than a Warford, but if worn Eric is correct don't drive by a cemetery in over or under it may wake
the dead. Karl do you still have the parts Muncie? I have one that could use some help.
Craig.
the dead. Karl do you still have the parts Muncie? I have one that could use some help.
Craig.
- Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:59 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coil tar/bitumen removal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 619
Re: Coil tar/bitumen removal
Tried the Bar-B-Q idea @ 150 degrees no movement was noticed. I kept increasing the heat a little at a time. The tar started to move @ 500 degrees. but did not melt all of the tar out. It did how ever destroy the wood, the connections & the bake-a-lite parts & melt out all of the solder leaving the ...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:45 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Modified Rex Rivet Press SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 688
Re: FS Modified Rex Rivet Press
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- Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:40 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Texas T VW Distributor
- Replies: 7
- Views: 561
Re: WTB Texas T VW Distributor
Hi James, I purchase my VW parts from jbugs.com. They have a good tech support for finding out the right parts you need. I have had pretty good results with their products & I think they sell real Bosch parts also. The venders for model T parts have some parts & their prices are comparable but if yo...
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:02 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: F/S Hastings Taper Gage NEW Lower price
- Replies: 7
- Views: 780
Re: F/S Hastings Taper Gage Lower price
John is correct it measures cylinder tapper ( not bore size ) Made by >-Hastings->piston ring Co. Although the instructions tell how to use it with a outside micrometer for bore size. A period tool that does the same as the Starrett 452-B that I have used for decades. But Starrett 452-B's now sell u...
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Band Wrench lower price SOLD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 528
Re: F/S Band Wrench lower price
post again
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: F/S Hastings Taper Gage NEW Lower price
- Replies: 7
- Views: 780
Re: F/S Hastings Taper Gage Lower price
post again
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:57 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Dipstick lower price Sold
- Replies: 3
- Views: 613
Re: F/S Dipstick lower price
post again
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:56 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Bailey's Gasoline gage lower price SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 572
Re: F/S Bailey's Gasoline gage lower price
post again
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model T aftermarket radiator?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1337
Re: Model T aftermarket radiator?
Look at Ed's yellow # 4
Craig.
Craig.
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Prus head is on and TESTED.
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2322
Re: Prus head is on and TESTED.
John,
Is the Ricardo head that you cc'ed a Waukesha Ricardo head or the Ricardo Nov 13 1923 head with the combustion chamber that looks like the
Prus head combustion chamber?
Thanks.
Craig.
Is the Ricardo head that you cc'ed a Waukesha Ricardo head or the Ricardo Nov 13 1923 head with the combustion chamber that looks like the
Prus head combustion chamber?
Thanks.
Craig.
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coil tar/bitumen removal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 619
Coil tar/bitumen removal
I recently purchased a Atwater-Kent Model K coil-switch box. Sadly it doesn't work. I would like to try repairing it but like model T coils it is full of tar/ bitumen. I have removed tar from Ford coils with a screw drive( but I have a idea what is in a Ford coil ) I have no idea what is in a Atwate...
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spark plugs
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2641
Re: Spark plugs
14mm plug adaptors cam be made from old spark plugs ( the crimped ones not the ones you can take apart ) They look correct. They can also
be used to repair over sized or damaged plug threads. Craig.
be used to repair over sized or damaged plug threads. Craig.
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: muncie
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1351
Re: muncie
Hi Mack, I very much like the Muncie Aux. transmissions, they are cheap to rebuild and dependable. That one is better suited for a truck. @ that price & if shipping is $200 it would be cheaper than most I have purchased with shipping. I have one in my fire truck ( second one not because the first on...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:08 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Muncie U/joint SOLD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 245
SOLD Muncie U/joint SOLD
This is the best Muncie U/joint I have ever seen. I can force a .0025 feeler gauge in between the trunnion & spider & pick up the joint with the gauge. U/joint has been cleaned up in solvent & oiled. Not bead blasted! This is the Holy Grail of Muncie parts. $120 +the ride six0two-7six9-0two57 IMG_29...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Bailey's Gasoline gage lower price SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 572
SOLD Bailey's Gasoline gage lower price SOLD
Bailey's Gasoline Gage for Ford Cars. This is for a oval tank. With the original box ( box not in great shape ) Gage is used & has no gasket. Is free
& moves easy but shows wear on the stem. Was $120 now $100 + the ride six0two-7six9-0two57 Craig.
& moves easy but shows wear on the stem. Was $120 now $100 + the ride six0two-7six9-0two57 Craig.
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:46 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: F/S Hastings Taper Gage NEW Lower price
- Replies: 7
- Views: 780
F/S Hastings Taper Gage NEW Lower price
Period Hastings Taper Gage in box ( box not super great) Absolute Guarantee will replace or repair without charge at any time gage fails to
function is printed on the box. was $100 now $80 Now $75+ the ride. six0two-7six9-0two57 Craig.
function is printed on the box. was $100 now $80 Now $75+ the ride. six0two-7six9-0two57 Craig.
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:36 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Dipstick lower price Sold
- Replies: 3
- Views: 613
SOLD Dipstick lower price Sold
$75 now $65+ the ride six02-7six9-0two57 Yes it is assembled backwards.
Craig. Thanks MTFCA
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:26 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Band Wrench lower price SOLD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 528
SOLD Band Wrench lower price SOLD
Have a Ford 5-Z-829 band wrench for sale, as found not cleaned or bead blasted. was $35 now $30 +the ride. six02-7six9-0two57
Craig.
Thank MTFCACraig.
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 3764
Re: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of being Here?
We Had the privilege of having Steve and other California T enthusiasts attend our 2022 Laughlin Nevada Reliability Tour. If I remember correctly this was one of the first tours for this latest restoration on this fine looking T. It preformed exceptionally well. I fear we loose track of what this ho...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: 1921 Center Door
- Replies: 0
- Views: 719
1921 Center Door
1921 Center Door, Great dependable driver ( If this was my only T I would drive it every day ) 26-27 engine with early pedals, Dubat's crank, Z head, aluminum pistons, SS valves & aftermarket cam, strong runner. Has has small drum Ruckstell with full floating hubs, Engine is strong enough that the R...
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Modified VW Distributor Problem
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1202
Re: A Modified VW Distributor Problem
Hi James, I know several people running resistor plug wires. ( if you run a Pertronix electronic unit they say do not run solid wires they will destroy the pick up) That a side did this ever run with the resistor wires??? Keeping in mind there is a resistor in the rotor & you had resistor wires ( do...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Damage to flywheel hole for triple gear pin.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 671
Re: Damage to flywheel hole for triple gear pin.
Hi Kevin, I will bet you can find someone close by that has a extra flywheel. I have found some transmissions that the only thing useable was the flywheel So there should be some out there. I would not risk trying to repair one & I fix parts that some question my motives & claim I'm just to cheap. C...
- Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Modified VW Distributor Problem
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1202
Re: A Modified VW Distributor Problem
Hi James, Staring from scratch, Has this unit worked in this application before? The issue that I find most often with your description is bad rotor. Bosch VW rotors have a resistor for radio noise suppression this can fail and you will have spark from the coil & not to the plugs. This is a real pai...
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: ATWATER KENT COIL BOX
- Replies: 4
- Views: 613
Re: ATWATER KENT COIL BOX
Hi Timothy,
I would like that coil if it is not spoken for.
Craig.
I would like that coil if it is not spoken for.
Craig.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-27 fordor steering column questions
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1020
Re: 26-27 fordor steering column questions
Hi Steve, If room is the only consideration I have a unorthodox idea. Some time ago I made a fat man steering wheel using mostly ford stamped steel spiders, it was going to move the wheel closer to the driver & that was not going to make it easier to drive. I took one of the large spiders and reform...
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:35 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB…..10 leaf rear spring
- Replies: 16
- Views: 666
Re: WTB…..10 leaf rear spring
Hi Gary, I made a 11 leaf for my fire truck by cutting 1 5/8" off the ends of some extra spring leaves and placing them in between. I had to get clamps, U bolts & threw bolt from a trailer supply house. Not original but did the job of holding up a lot of people in the hose bed. You may want to consi...
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD Modified Rex Rivet Press SOLD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 688
SOLD Modified Rex Rivet Press SOLD
Modified anvil & casting so it will press the rivet in the none removable band ear making nice curled down band rivets.
Craig.
Thanks MTFCA
$35 plus shipping, will fit a small USPS flat rate box.Craig.
Thanks MTFCA
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Horsepower difference without magnets?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 954
Re: Horsepower difference without magnets?
Norm,
Fun story but today your granddad & uncle would be arrested for child endangerment & the three boys would be in custody of CPS. The car
would be impounded & sold @ auction.
As far as the performance issue see Newtons second law of motion.
Craig.
Fun story but today your granddad & uncle would be arrested for child endangerment & the three boys would be in custody of CPS. The car
would be impounded & sold @ auction.
As far as the performance issue see Newtons second law of motion.
Craig.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Other Uses For the T Engine….
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1278
Re: Other Uses For the T Engine….
I have picked up two T engines that had been used as power plants. One that had a Ruckstell ( that was used as a speed reduction instead of low band????) and the pan cut off with a large pulley on the crankshaft the other was a chassis that was pulled around with a pulley in place of the driveshaft....
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Horsepower difference without magnets?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 954
Re: Horsepower difference without magnets?
As I understand ( the Montana 500 guys will disagree because they work super hard to make sure their coils are all equally matched) stock coils don't fire all the same & as the engine speed gets faster the accuracy of the ignition starts to break down. This limits the RPM the engine will achieve. & ...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OT: What type wood between frame rails and truck box?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 795
Re: OT: What type wood between frame rails and truck box?
Hi Brent, Having worked on petroleum tankers for a couple of decades I can't remember many mounted on wood. They are mounted on pocketed rubber pads @ the front & back so the frame can flex without trying to twist the ridged tube of the tank. Your living space will need to be well insolated from tha...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Oil usage
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1437
Re: Oil usage
Hi Will, Oil around the plugs could indicate a ring issues what do the plugs look like? A quart in twenty miles is a lot! I would think a leak that bad will be noticeable. If the rings are sticky one would think 80 miles is enough to free them up. I would be sure to take lots of oil & plugs. You mig...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Watts style clutch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 528
Re: Watts style clutch
I seem to be a little lost on the clutch name issue IMG_2968.jpg The one on the top is a Watts. the one in the middle I made from new Turbo 400 clutches. the one on the bottom was what I received when I ordered a Jack-rabbit clutch from one of the venders. When did the Turbo 400 clutch start being c...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need help re broken piece
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1203
Re: Need help re broken piece
Since the broken part is the clamping part of the fixture could a band be rolled out of steel with the lugs fabricated & welded on. Remove the leftover band. Weld the fabricated band on except for where the clamping part is then index the fixture & turn the band. That would be a lot of work but thes...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission brake drum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 916
Re: Transmission brake drum
I have seen early clutch covers with slotted holes so they fit the 26-27 drum bolt pattern so I assume someone has turned 26-27 hubs to match
the 25 configuration to use in a early trans which would give you lugs with shoes.
Craig.
the 25 configuration to use in a early trans which would give you lugs with shoes.
Craig.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 4:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Watts style clutch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 528
Re: Watts style clutch
Hi Roger, I have run all four types of clutch Jackrabbit, Turbo 400, Watts & stock. With the exception of me screwing up a stock clutch I have been happy with all of them. If you have a Auxiliary transmission I feel the freer neutral of the aftermarket clutches is advantageous. But I know many that ...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T trans as a clutch how to?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 519
Re: T trans as a clutch how to?
Hi Clyde, It sounds like this is already set up & working? I believe Hank used that particular trans because it has synchro's. The people that I have run across doing this have even used modern 5 spd. overdrives ( full synchro ) They had issues getting into gear at a stop. As with a Warford having a...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: timer or distributer
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1184
Re: timer or distributer
IMG_1408 (1).JPG Hi Frank, Yes that may be the best of both worlds. I would think that using a timer elevator ( designed to use a Ford timer ) would be less work than redesigning a elevated timer though. The best thing about dizzies, elevated timers & timer elevators is they make it much easier to ...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rocky mtns and roughed up drums.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1222
Re: Rocky mtns and roughed up drums.
According to energy conservation law. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed it can only be transferred from one form to another. Hydrocarbon ( fossil fuel ) is a form of potential energy. Refining it transforms it to chemical energy. Mixing it with air & igniting it transforms it to thermal en...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Down Draft Intake Manifold Info
- Replies: 8
- Views: 820
Re: Down Draft Intake Manifold Info
I'm with Kevin 153 Chebby bolts are staggered.
Craig.
Craig.
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spark plugs
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2641
Re: Spark plugs
Hi Vincent, A word of caution Make sure you get parts for the correct Bosch Dizzy. My Reeder dizzy uses a vacuum advance Bosch unit often referred to as a 205 or 006 they are distinguished by a long slot ( usually covered by a small piece of aluminum held in place by screws.) 009's usually have a ov...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rocky mtns and roughed up drums.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1222
Re: Rocky mtns and roughed up drums.
Brakes work by turning motion & friction into heat to impede motion. Those may turn motion & friction into dust. I'm of the school that they
need to be smoothed ( not polished ) like trans drums. On the other hand they will darn sure seat in fast.
Craig.
need to be smoothed ( not polished ) like trans drums. On the other hand they will darn sure seat in fast.
Craig.
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chev valve spring keepers and retainers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 546
Re: Chev valve spring keepers and retainers
Classic Keepers sells a keeper that moves the retainer up .060 to give a better installed spring height. P/N 1060-100 that number is for 100 pairs for 11/32 valves. there should be someone that will sell smaller quantities. Model A springs will give a greater spring pressure just in case you plan on...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: timer or distributer
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1184
Re: timer or distributer
Hi Dino, I'm a distributer fan but they also have there issues. There is something to be said for the charm of vibrator coils. Speedsters are a fun place to experiment with things that are not as Henry intended & that is part of there charm. It is always fun to have someone ask what the h^%@^ is t...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Spark plugs
- Replies: 42
- Views: 2641
Re: Spark plugs
Bosch distributers have a resistor in the rotor for noise suppression, they are prone to failure. They can be a pain to diagnose because the appear to be good when testing then fail when starting or after running for a while. If your car has a Bosch dizzy it is a good idea to have a extra one. Rotor...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chev valve spring keepers and retainers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 546
Re: Chev valve spring keepers and retainers
Hi Steve,
Chaffin's has them part# 3056M 8 required & 3057M 8 pr. required.
Craig.
Chaffin's has them part# 3056M 8 required & 3057M 8 pr. required.
Craig.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How do you keep track of the gas in your multi car collection
- Replies: 11
- Views: 788
Re: How do you keep track of the gas in your multi car collection
I think that gasoline is hygroscopic so it attracts water so more in the tank may attract more? If water gets in a vessel the change in temp will
cause it to condense coating the top & as it evaporates rust will form a at a higher rate.
Craig.
cause it to condense coating the top & as it evaporates rust will form a at a higher rate.
Craig.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 1:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Early (1923-24) Warford, or Late (1925-27) Warford
- Replies: 4
- Views: 451
Re: Early (1923-24) Warford, or Late (1925-27) Warford
Hi Terry, You referred to a vender having a kit, that would be great. When I purchased bearings for one of mine from a local bearing house I think they got every bearing from a different source & the shipping was more than the bearings where. One of the aluminum Warfords I have I noticed the input &...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How do you keep track of the gas in your multi car collection
- Replies: 11
- Views: 788
Re: How do you keep track of the gas in your multi car collection
Hi John, In some states you can get ethanol free gas as Robert mentioned but not here so when I get home & have boutique gas in my tank. I either treat it or drain it. I try not to keep more than a gallon in the tank. I treat gas with Sea Foam, Stabil, Star-tron or synthetic caster oil. All will kee...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:52 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS: Set of 4 Aftermarket K. E. Co Spark Coils SOLD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 752
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 12:31 am
- Forum: OT - Off topic
- Topic: What's your MODERN? :)
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2435
Re: What's your MODERN? :)
Keith you say Modern like it's a bad thing. I would not tell anyone on this forum that you had a Tesla ( that's like asking what oil to use in your engine, water pump & distributer) Mitch nice MB,I have never had the luxury of parking my daily driver in the garage. When my wife & I where dating she ...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Turbo 400 Clutch Discs
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1837
Re: Turbo 400 Clutch Discs
I talked to Lang's, Steve said the turbo 400 hubs are a while out, but they have the clutch discs in stock & that others may also.
Craig.
Craig.
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Do you have model t yard art pictures to share
- Replies: 11
- Views: 970
Re: Do you have model t yard art pictures to share
Years ago I had a old Oliver tractor that needed some work so I parked it in the corner of the front yard so it was not far from the tool box. The neighbors complained it was a eyesore. I told them as soon as I found the parts it would go back into the pasture. Years later when I was unable to find ...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:38 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS Assy. Oil Pan "Girdle"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 437
Re: FS Assy. Oil Pan "Girdle"
That may be for the very rear of the pan or for a Aux trans. either way it's a deal.
Craig.
Craig.
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:04 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD: accessory elevated timer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 634
Re: FS: accessory elevated timer
Hi Nathan,
email sent.
Craig.
email sent.
Craig.
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone with a speedster and a Ruckstell and hand brake on the left outboard off the body?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1046
Re: Anyone with a speedster and a Ruckstell and hand brake on the left outboard off the body?
Hi Chris,
Thanks for posting that drawing I will print & save that.
Craig.
Thanks for posting that drawing I will print & save that.
Craig.
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Turbo 400 Clutch Discs
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1837
Re: Turbo 400 Clutch Discs
If the turbo 400 hubs are not being made anymore. This may be a solution ( I picked this up some time ago) IMG_2960.jpg IMG_2961.jpg It is a 400 hub machined & welded into a T hub. I have had good luck with cutting the teeth out of stock 400 discs but it is time consuming. I have had a Jackrabbit in...
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Center main bearing cap question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 754
Re: Center main bearing cap question
Hi Douglas,
This is one I picked up a few years ago, it's a little simpler design but should work the same. I would bet it was a fast repair for a otherwise
time consuming repair. Craig.
This is one I picked up a few years ago, it's a little simpler design but should work the same. I would bet it was a fast repair for a otherwise
time consuming repair. Craig.
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Anyone with a speedster and a Ruckstell and hand brake on the left outboard off the body?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1046
Re: Anyone with a speedster and a Ruckstell and hand brake on the left outboard off the body?
Hi Skyhunter,
I was unable to email these so I'll post them. Hope this helps. Sorry about the mess I haven't cleaned it up since the last speedster run.
Craig.
I was unable to email these so I'll post them. Hope this helps. Sorry about the mess I haven't cleaned it up since the last speedster run.
Craig.
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 1:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing metal panels best practices
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1400
Re: Installing metal panels best practices
Having worked with very large metal panels for a good amount of time. Heat is your best friend. If when the panel that is secured is warmer than the frame or support it is installed on that when it cools it will be taunt & smooth. Oil canning is a issue that will take up tons of time to correct. Jus...