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Gentlemen :
I am looking for a Sinclair Dino. for use with my yard art … anyone know of a "used" dino available ?
always an optimist
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Les: I think we have spoken of this before … regarding aluminum connecting rods … Lycoming used aluminum connecting rods that were Babbitted ( with pressure oil) … I have re-babbitted 2 sets of these rods without any difficulty … you should be able to bore the rods to allow for .030 to .050 Babbitt ...

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Dan:
thanks for the photos … I was uncertain that this was a correct frame since some of the details were poorly finished … always an optimist ...gene french

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Gentlemen: I have a frame portion with a short rear crossmember … it may have been cut off or may be original … there is some signs of breakage or "tampering"... not sure what the early frame really looked like to be certain ...there is no front crossmember or frame brackets or running board bracket...

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Les: the pump looks very much like the pump on my Dodge Brothers … a similar pump was used on Dodge Bro. engines from 1914 thru the 4 cyl. era … it appears to be bolted to a plate that is attached to the Ford front timing cover … the DB pump came in a 2 or 3 bolt mounting depending on year and engin...

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David: all the rods and caps are serviceable … regarding rod bolts … I make it a practice to replace all bolts in a re-build ,since most are fatigued and stretched or bent … you may RETURN the rods and caps if you are unhappy … I will refund your postage … always an optimist ...Gene French 970-581-2...

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Tom:
had sent an email regarding your light bracket drawing … and payment info. on my balance … thought you were going to call me back based on our phone conversation of several weeks past ?

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Gentlemen:
the block is spoken for … thanks MTFCA

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Sept 21-22 will be our 51st. annual AACA Swapmeet at the "Ranch" aka Larimer County Fair grounds … this meet will have a variety of early thru late model cars and parts … myself and several other regional Model T and Model A vendors will have a good selection of parts onsite … always an optimist ......

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Gentlemen: will have this block and my linebore units and bearing molds at the AACA swapmeet on Sept 21/22 … this is the 51 st. annual meet and has a mix of early and later parts … there will be several model T and model A parts vendors including myself … always an optimist ...gene French 970-581-2808

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David: all the rods are of the light series … all are mixed , in that I got them in boxes … the caps were removed from the rods … some have the Babbitt melted out in preparation for re-babbitting … none are "matched" sets … all will need re-babbitting , boring and alignment checked … always an optim...

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Gentlemen:
also found a rim heavy duty rim tool … same price as above ...always an optimist ...Gene French 970-581-2808

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Gentlemen:
have found MORE model A connecting rods … way too many for my needs ! gene French 970-581-2808

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18 sets sold so far … still have way too many … always an optimist...gene French 970-581-2808

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the connecting rod is spoken for … thanks MTFCA

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Gentlemen: this motor block is spoken for … I have 2 other 26/27 blocks listed … both have re-babbitted mainbearings … 1 is bored to standard diameter and has oil grooves cut … the other is rough bored to -.040" diameter... both were done in demo's … both are priced at less than the cost of re-babbi...

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Gentlemen:
the dresser is spoken for ...thank you MTFCA

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the dresser is spoken for ...thank you MTFCA

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Atwater-kent front plate and partial distributor and good cap … this unit is rust pitted , but solid cast iron front plate , points segment of distributor is missing , cap is used but in serviceable condition … driven gear is on distributor , but camshaft drive gear is missing … price is $75.00 + me...

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stone dressing unit for valve seat grinders … this includes stone arbor that is in picture … price is $25.00 + medium priority mail flat rate postage of $14.35 in lower 48 states ...actual postage outside this area or INTERNATIONAL … Gene French phone

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late series casting motor block and re-babbitted mains that are rough bored to - .020" diameter … this motor was re-babbitted and linebored as a demo for the instructor at McPherson College several years ago … 12million,407 thousand number range ( 12,407,XXX ) … cylinder bore is currently +.010 and ...

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Late series casting type motor block and caps … 14million,173 thousand number range (14,173,XXX) , mainbearings were re-babbitted and oil grooves cut in a demonstration for our local Northern Colorado Model T club years (Centennial T years ago)… mains are linebored to STANDARD DIAMETER … the mains a...

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late series casting type motor block and mainbearing caps and bolts for sale... 13 million 926 thousand number range (13,926,XXX) … standard diameter cylinder bores , no apparent cracks , freeze plug counterbores and manifold port surfaces are clean and crisp , this is a bare motor block … NO cranks...

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for sale ...stone dresser for valve seat grinding stones … will need a new diamond dressing tip … $25.00 + $19.95 flat rate priority mail postage … always an optimist ...Gene French 970-581-2808

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for sale...1 re-babbitted connecting rod ( STANDARD DIAMETER )… this rod was in a group of parts I purchased … I would recommend that it be checked for alignment before installation … price $10.00 + $14.35 flat rate priority mail postage …always an optimist ...Gene French 970-581-2808

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I have way too many connecting rods … model T rod sets for sale $10.00 per set + postage … all will need re-Babbitt , boring and alignment check … I purchased a large quantity of model T and also model A engine components from an estate of a upper mid-west rebuilder several years ago … some have bee...

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Scott: I don't have any 21" split rims … I did compare it to a 21" wire wheel and it would be within the range of the adjustment to clamp onto a 21" rim … have had this unit for probably 25 years … got it with a large group of parts in a bulk purchase … I am clearing out some of this bulk … I have W...

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Gentlemen :
the chassis is spoken for … thank you MTFCA

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Layden:
thanks for the info. … I have never used a unit like this … my Dodge Brothers touring has a 3 point mount for the spare … can see how this would work though by clamping to the first rim in the oem mount … always an optimist...gene french

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gentlemen:
sorry , forgot pictures ...always an optimist...gene french

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for sale , 1926/27 chassis , motor is stuck ( turned last year) wire wheels and hubs … chassis will need a full restoration … price of $1200 includes up to 3 months storage to arrange transport... Gene French ph. 970-581-2808 … located in Nunn,Colorado 80648 … easy access from I-80 south of Cheyenne...

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for sale … I have over 30 sets of model A Ford connecting rods … rod sets are $10 each set + postage … I can fit 5 sets in a large flat rate box to mail( $18.75 postage ) ...3 sets fit in a medium flat rate box($13.80 ) ...all rods will need to be re-babbitted , bored and grooved , re-bushed and che...

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for sale ...1/2 ton chain hoist with a 10' or longer lift ...will mail in a large priority mail box for $18.75 in lower 48 states … price is $25.00 + $18.75 ...always an optimist Gene French ph. 970-581-2808 address 49519 cr.23 Nunn,Co. 80648

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unknown model dash panel … looks like it would be a good fit in a fabricated speedster cowl … price $75.00 plus postage ...will need your zip for postage rate … always an optimist Gene French ph. 970-581-2808 ...address 49519 cr.23 Nunn,Co. 80648

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for sale … Duplex double spare tire carrier … good condition … will need key made and mounting bracket … price is $100.00 plus postage … will need to know your zip code for postage rate … always an optimist Gene French ph. 970-581-2808 ...address 49519 cr.23 Nunn, Co. 80648

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for sale , good condition Master rim tool … price is $75.00 plus postage … will need to know your zip code … always an optimist Gene French 970-581-2808 address is 49519 cr. 23 Nunn, Co. 80648

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Gentlemen: I am increasing the price of the Lite linebore unit to $625.00 + $70.00 postage ,due to material cost increase … cost of aluminum and steel have increased steadily over the past 8 years since I introduced the Lite linebore unit … sorry , but it is past due … always an optimist … gene Fren...

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Eric:
received your paypal payment notice … regarding the dial indicator … this unit includes the dial indicator toolset … will mail all items out on Monday afternoon when our post office opens ...always an optimist...gene french

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Scott: used an enco indexable tool post like this for years they work well and are accurate … BUT , the modern "Aloris" type or Chinese knockoff sure beats them hands down … adjustable tool height and rigid … someone should be glad to have this enco post at this price … too small for any of my 3 lat...

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Don:
did she do Night rider ? Love how she does that song … always an optimist ...Gene French

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Scott:
thanks for pointing out the fact that several autos used porcelain coatings on engine components … Cadillac V-8 for years … looked great and the engines did purr … not because of the porcelain or inspite of it … always an optimist ...Gene French

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Dan: I do think that a separate forum site for old car events would be very useful , and do hope that it can be instituted here … very often event announcements are lost in the more recent postings … my vote would be a resounding yes … I usually post our local and regional swapmeet events and auctio...

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Dan: an event listing topic would be a great idea … I try to note swapmeet dates and tours on my calendar but will often hear of an event after the fact … 2 that I would add to an event listing are the swapmeets at McPherson College and our Model T swapmeet in Denver … both are small , but are good ...

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Don:
just re-posted a classified advertisement here on the MTFCA site … also emailed you … always an optimist ...Gene French

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centering tool used to position the front timing cover concentric to the camshaft … this tool sets in the timer recess and assures the centering of the front cover during assembly … uniform timing and improved performance between individual cylinders is achieved as a result … price $24.00 + $7.60 fl...

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Alan:
when I did the Dodge Brothers wheels I did not have a large enough mill to position the assembled wheel concentric to the spindle to bore all spokes at one time … I would do the boring in that manner now … always an optimist...gene french

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Mark: I just measured a front hub … diameter is 2.185 to 2.187 … 2 3/16 " diameter … I have machined the radius at the hub end of spokes by using an adjustable boring head in a milling machine … you may be able to make a " fly cutter" type boring tool to accurately machine this surface … on my Dodge...

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John:
sent email ...always an optimist...gene french

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Bob: probably the only sure way to know the composition of a material is to purchase from a verifiable source … I think it is safe to purchase ingots that are labeled as " government genuine" or "nickle xxxx" or trade names that can be researched and verified as a suitable alloy … some materials wil...

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Babbitt bearing mold to pour mainbearings in model T block when installing a Model A crankshaft or crankshaft with similar diameter mainbearings … will pour block and caps at 1 1/2" diameter to allow for finish machining … price is $125.00 + $13.60 flat rate priority mail postage in lower 48 states ...

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Babbitt bearing mold for model A Ford connecting rods … will pour rod or rod cap … bearing is poured 1 5/16 " diameter to allow material for finish machining to standard or any reasonable undersize crankshaft diameters … price is $85.00 + $13.60 flat a rod.jpg rate priority mail postage in lower 48 ...

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Babbitt bearing mold for model A Ford mainbearings … this mold will pour both the block and caps in the model A engine … mold pours bearings at 1 1/2" diameter to allow material for finish machining to standard or any reasonable undersize crankshaft sizes … written instructions are included as are m...

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Russ:
looks like a very good fit and a good save on a project that may have been lost due to it being too difficult for many people to accomplish … will look good with a flat bed or box … we have seen many tourings cut down into pickups here in the western states … always an optimist ...Gene French

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Mike:
I went to the second Homecoming … was a very enjoyable event that was well hosted with interesting seminars and demonstrations … great hospitality and tours … the swapmeet was small then , but I am confident that it will grow … I recommend this event to all … always an optimist...Gene French

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Les:
defiantly a Dodge Brothers engine and early aluminum transmission … is missing starter / generator unit , but most of the engine components are inplace … always an optimist ...Gene French

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the 0-4 mic. is spoken for … thank you Don and MTFCA … always an optimist ...Gene French

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Gordon:
good to hear from you … hope the TT project is coming along … I am pleased to report that the puller is spoken for … I had a call last night and am just now getting around to posting here on the T site … thank you Richard Kemp and MTFCA ...always an optimist ...Gene French

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inside mic. set is spoken for … thanks Henry and MTFCA

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inside micrometer set with measuring range of 2-6" … USA made by Central Tool Company of Cranston , R.I. … older tool set that checks good … $24.00 plus $7.60 flat rate priority mail postage in lower 48 states ...actual postage outside this area...Gene French 970-581-2808

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0-4" outside micrometer … a single unit with interchangeable anvils to cover the measuring range of 0-4"... USA made by Central Tool Company of Cranston,R.I. … this is an older set that is in good serviceable condition and check accurately … this will allow a measuring range that is suitable for the...

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Model T rear wheel puller for sale … good condition … "Ford" script in casting $35.00 plus $13.60 priority mail flat rate postage in lower 48 states … actual postage outside this area or international … Gene French 970-581-2808

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Clear skies my friend ...RIP ...Gene K. French

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Les:
would be good to hear a detailed report on the performance of the multi-lifts... always an optimist...Gene French

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Les: if I do get a set I would be glad to share the details … I have done a layout and milled a sample set of involute lifter levers from aluminum for test purpose … works well with regards to amplifying the lift … would have to be machined ( possibly wire EDM ) and heattreated to achieve any life s...

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Les: reproducing the multi-lift would be my intent also … while these are not for everyone , they did effect a substantial performance increase even with the somewhat short life span … improved materials and heat treat process and some of the modern " dry-lube" coatings would probably increase the l...

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Dan:
sent an email … am interested , let me know if you decide to sell ...always an optimist...Gene French

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Gentlemen: I would like to offer my experience and a positive reference to Bill Hagan and his auto. transport and restoration service … Bill completed a difficult transport mission for me this week … he transported a Cat 236 skid loader from Maine to Colorado on his open equipment trailer … the mach...

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