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Just finished another batch of Stevens Front Axle Tooling. Sorry but there has been a price increase. Upper Tapered Reamers. $210.00 each 218F9347-26F3-4D75-AEA8-9F7190955B58.jpeg Bottom Reamer/Tap. $160.00 each 1A184A2F-E08E-439E-B899-5F780490662C.jpeg Upper inserts $3.50 each B0E258CE-E04E-402D-95...

Looks like a hand gernade with pin pulled.
You need to fix it before it blows. It could take the rest of transmission with it or worse. Dan

I may have 1 in swap meet trailer. Will check. Dan

Here are some pics of mine.

This is a blast cabinet

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Just heads up , got in a batch of Stevens Front Axle tooling. I now have in stock Top reamers, Bottom Reamer/Taps, Upper and Lower inserts. Will be posting new ad today I hope.
This is for those that have been waiting for tooling. Thanks Dan

Here is another White T

Sawsall will make quick work of the job.

This could have been much worse. Any one that has been to Hank’s place knows that this could have gone down hill fast. Sorry Hank had to throw that in. But it really could have, he lives on one nice bluff overlooking the TN river. His road has some high drop offs on one side of the road. Good job on...

I was a wondering. If people can live stream riots, why can’t someone live stream from swap meets like Luray coming up. It would be great for those of us that can not make it. What do you think? Dan

Should be loading trailer for Hershey.

I know what you mean Larry. I have a friend that has his Dad’s 17 Touring that was restored with all NOS parts. No reproduction parts at all. It also was a low miles car beforehand. While it is not an original car, That car is the best T I have ever driven. This man would clean out Ford dealers on t...

And it is a double exhaust port head. Those are the best one to use.

You do not say if you are running a Holley NH, but if you are. Get one of Scott Conger new float valves. They flow more fuel and help with hill climbing. Dan

Wide tracks were produced till 1918. Have a parts book that list parts for them. I have never seen an original 1917/18 WT, but I did at one time have an NOS 17/18 WT rear fender. This was a crowned fender, not a flat fender like a 15/16 fender. I have owned 3 wide tracks at one time. Now only have 2...

The car and story is in the book “Model T Car that Changed the World “. This is the car you are talking about.
If you do not have this book, get it. Should be second book a T guy buys after an original copy of Ford Service Manual.

Email sent. Dan

There is an original Stevens Front Axle Tool frame on Tbay. Needs the tooling which I can supply. Ends in about 4 hours. Dan

By way not mind.

Email me at address in the picture

Maybe he is the Billy Mays of the Model T world?

Found this ad on Craig’s list. Who is this guy in the ad?
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/ ... 79415.html

Yes it is very interesting. The magnets holding the pins is why I always install one of Dan M’s rings on a flywheel that I remove the magnets off of for a customer. I have not ever seen seen a pin back out, have heard of them. I also only install pins with the shoulders now for same reason.

The 41 cast on side is most likely a mold number and not a date. I would bet all engines sold after 27 were not cast just before they shipped, but were left over engines. I do not think Ford would tool up just to make one engine for some Ford dealer in who knows where. Most likely engines were just ...

Here is link to one of many threads on pins.. look down to ,I think the Feb 7 post and you will see a picture of the Ford drawing of triple gear pin. You will see shoulder. Without this pin can come out gear side of flywheel. I have seen that happen, but others have. Dan https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3...

Most repro pins do not have the shoulder on them that Ford put there. The shoulder kepts the pin from coming out the gear side of flywheel.
Have not seen this happen but have heard of it.

Allan : Sounds like you have Firestone rims. They made one with no lugs like a 88, but they used a tit around the valve stem to lock the rim. No sure if it was a Ford item, but I did take 4 out of a Ford Dealer that closed in 29 in Tn. May have been some they ordered for some reason. Will try and po...

I remember when you could not give square wood fellow wheels away. Now people are searching for them. Dan

I would like to hear from our Canadian members about the 88 rims carriers. I think 88 rims were used more up there than in the States.
Although, I did get 4 NOS 88 rims out of a Ford dealership in TN that closed in 29.
How about some input from the “ Great White North”? Thanks Dan

If I remember right, the full circle carriers I seen had a notch in them for the tab on Kelsey 88 rims.
I had a 23 unrestored touring with one and it had 88 rim wheels on it.
Could it be there were for those make wheels? Dan

Dan very good to remind folks of that. Bring some small bills not just all $100.00 bills.

I just went to the AACA forum and there a number of new post about this guy or guys. You might want to go read that thread. Dan

Follow the link to AACA forum. They explain it there. Dan

Back tomorrow

Open cars were still black radiator shells for a while. Closed cars got nickel shells first. Get the “Model T, Car that Changed the World”. That along with a Ford Service Manual are the best books for starting out. Dan

Does fan have the old bushing or the new bearing modification?

You need Ben Martin in Ga. He is the go to switch guy.

Guys: I was over on AACA forum and looks like another round of this scam is going around. Just giving you all a heads up. Be careful
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/350088-con-man-alert/
Dan

He has already done the trip. Had his “papers” with him and all went fine. I was just wondering what any one else had run into. There is a guy on AACA forum says he is not coming to Luray because PA had VA marked with a skull and cross bones? He said he would have to quarantine for 14 days when he g...

Not trying to start a fight but I have question. Had a friend just delivered a car to New England by driving car not trailer. No was not a T , modern car. He called Pa, NY, and other New England states and was told that he had to have a Covid test papers that showed him neg no more that 72hr old or ...

I have a set of reproduction top irons and wooden bows that fit 1915 & 16 Touring. These have never been mounted. They are part of my “ I have a dream collection “. I am not going to do the project so I am going to part it out. $675.00 + shipping. Email me at address in pictures for more pictures or...

Send me an email using the address in picture. Emails from this forum get lost. I have a used pair. Dan

You could take them to Luray?

Larry is right, low radiator 23 did not have the factory column mount.
But since he is building a hot rod it will not matter?

How do you tell if a brush holder spring is for a generator or a starter? Thanks Dan

Email me at address in pictures. Have some 25 right fronts

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As in Father of Scott? Know Scott, but have not had honor of meeting the Father.
I only use Scott’s float valves when I rebuild a NH. Dan

You need to look up a guy named Brent Terry close to Kingsport. He does mostly A’s, but do not hold that against him. He can probably hook you up with so T guys close to you. Tell Him I told you to contact him and he will run you off!

Dan

No, it is Hershey!

Email me, I found one.

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Years ago, way before the break up of USSR I meet a guy from Moscow that was restoring a 31 Model A. He flew to NY, hired an interpreter and was buying A parts with Rubles at Hershey. Met people from Germany, Sweden, England. You would not believe where people come from. Hope this cancelled Hershey ...

Hershey : Takes me two days to get there. Only missed a handful since 1980. Camped at the Duckpond, sold in Bluefield, Whitefield, Orangefield, now Chocolatefield, meet people from all over world. Priceless!!!

Hershey not happening this year. First time since it started in the 50’s.
Luray is replacing it this year.
Google it. Hershey biggest car show/swap meet in world.
Look for stuff for sale on our classified page.

Fronts look like 25 fenders?

You will not find many T parts at regular swap meets. Only at big ones like Hershey or at Pre War meets. There are very few pre war meets and most are only 1/2 day to 1 day meets.
Luray is one of few that is more than one day.

Why not try and get the original drawing from the Henry Ford?

Pre war swap meet mostly T &A

KO Lee (Hank any kin?) made a portable one you could use in car.
I assume that the engine is still in car if you are only doing one seat. Dan

For T parts best bet will be Luray in OCT.

I think there are some in my swap meet trailer. Will check. Dan

Ian rebuilding some starters and was cleaning up the brush holders saw this. 81DD872F-76B2-4A85-8937-A757BC63ABB9.jpeg What you ask? Look at where wire connects to and compare to this one. 2F584114-E7B2-4FA0-AFEF-B41B3E3B01E5.jpeg See the angle of the mount? They are both Stewart. One is angled back...

Coil has box made out of clear plastic filled with resin of some kind. Also has modern cap in it too.
I have not tried it to see if it works in all the years I have had it. Someone went to a lot of trouble if this was a one of. Dan

You need to remove the lock washers that are there. They do not belong there.
Read Par 127 in Ford Service manual. It tells how to assemble and adjust fan to engine.
Dan

Just finished CU plating some starter brush plates. Now have get brush holders cleaned up and remounted. Dan

Any one know story of this coil? I have had it a long time. Do not know the history. School science? Looks too well done to be a homemade. Thanks Dan

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RV: email me at address in pictures.
Think I found you a rim. Dan

I maybe mistaken, but I think none of that type used a nut. Need to check service bulletins and or Ford service manuals.
That was so when adjusting belt you would loosen the bolt a little, adjust belt, then tighten bolt back without having to remove the pin or a nut. Dan

What about this plastic coil?

What happened is the fan shaft broke after the fan hit the radiator.
Look at your bolt holding the fan bracket to engine. Looks like no split pin the stop it from rotating.
This is most important to install. Cost a friend a 15 brass radiator.
Everyone needs to check this on their car. Dan

RV: when get break in rain I will check trailer. Dan

Last two cars I tried selling I had to part out to sell. Got more for them that way then I was asking whole.
I will do more that way if I have to. Dan

RV, if he does not come through. Email me . I think there are some in my swap meet trailer. Dan

Open spool take bolts. If you can not find local , you have my email. I have some NOS bolts. Dan

Split screwdriver??
That is what we all called “Monday Morning Screwdriver “
If I have to explain, you won’t understand. Dan

Let ups box it, it is cheaper. Every time I try boxing one my self it ends up costing more in shipping charges then if they box it.

Look for the guy that put the oil cooler on the 460 in motor homes. That looks like someone’s after thought. Short hose , bigger round that long with no space to install it.
Maybe same guy did bypass hose on 390 too.

I have had that done. Problem is finding someone with a grinder big enough to do it. My guy closed his shop.
Last one he did for me was $450.00.

Guys: Have not looked this up in old parts book, but is this a replacement guide for open valve engine? My 2 open valve engines look to have bronze guides, but they may have been changed. Or these just replacements for all T engines. I am sure there must be something in the Ford Service Bulletins ab...

Email me, Should have one I am in Birmingham Alabama

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Donnie: Question. Where is nearest place to stay to auction?
Conway?

Donnie: I would not worry about the launch site itself. I would worry more about what it would attract from USSR or China.
Somewhere in the world there is a map with a circle drawn around that site still.

Looked up on google map to see where in the wide world of sports that is. First tag popped up was just a little way down the road , Titan 2 ICBM launch site # xxxx. That is where I want to live! Not very good job with pictures, no pics of whole cars. Just about every one miss named. Still might be g...

Glad such a nice car found a new home. Sad that it takes so such to sell such a fine car.

Did it ever sell?

I have rebuilt hundreds of mag coils and never saw anything that looked like friction tape on an original Ford coil. Only 1/2” cotton coil wrap tape. Dan

Customer brought me another bearing, will try that one. Thanks Dan

You will also need insulation paper for the doughnuts.
https://www.eis-inc.com/electrical-insu ... m/c-ph2112

Here is link for tape for coil wrapping. Find a motor rewind shop close by and ask them. They should be able to dip your coil.
https://www.eis-inc.com/electrical-insu ... -ph2212101
Or do yourself a favor, call RV . Dan

Plug is there. R24 bearing. I was wondering about a oil slinger in front of bearing.
Most likely just a cheap a$$ sealed bearing.

All this one says is China.

Guys I need help. Engine with the ball bearing 4th main, type that you must turn down shaft leaking out bearing. Brand new double sealed bearing, new to trans driven plate turned to bearing ID with brake drum. Oil is coming out the bearing not around it or by shaft. Does anyone have a better bearing...

Well I just got my refund check from Hershey swap spaces. Just to let you guys know they are coming. I always looked forward to getting my swap meet pack with space stickers, what a let down it was to get this envelope with just a dumb old check in it. Oh, they did takeout a dollar for service charg...

How about a link? I need one. Cooked my borescope camera working on a RV generator.
You say works with smartphones? Thanks Dan

If they do not come up with some, email me. I have at least a couple sets in the swap meet trailer. Dan

Look up the Service Bulletin about wheels. You will be shocked.

I have a set or older reproduction irons for 15 Touring. Not sure if I have the bows. Need to check. Email me at address in pictures

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Looks more like the Blue Field at Hershey back when I started going there. Dan

I will bet a cell phone was in involved. That is why I quit riding. Too many people on cell phones when they should be driving.
He will be missed. RIP

The rims are not brass. Early 26 were painted black steel rims on open cars.
I am fixing to part the lights out. Dan

The McDonough Power Equipment also made Snapper mowers.
Now owned by Briggs and Stratton, like most mower companies.

Search how to silver mirror brings up a company that sells a kit. Not sure how it works but? Dan

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