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- Fri Aug 26, 2022 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Opinion: Brake apostacy
- Replies: 44
- Views: 4342
Re: Opinion: Brake apostacy
My father always referred to model T brakes as "Push and Pray"!
- Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:47 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB/WTT Dayton #10 Dental Drive Wheels/Hubs/Nuts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1257
Re: WTB/WTT Dayton #10 Dental Drive Wheels/Hubs/Nuts
Dave.....i have a number of miscellaneous Dayton hubs and wheels. I looked at the Dayton hubs for a size marker, aka #10, and did not see any, only what I assume is a part number. Anyhow, I have four hubs that measure 6-inches across the diameter at widest point that includes the dental teeth. I hav...
- Mon May 10, 2021 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Luray question
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3514
Re: Luray question
Diesel fuel is available along the I81 corridor in Carlisle / Harrisburg PA area, which is warehouse / distribution central heaven. However prices range from $3.19 to $3.49 per gallon. I plan to attend Luray and will leave PA with a full tank (diesel). It is about 150 miles to the flea market from m...
- Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Emergency brakes converted to service brakes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6522
Re: Emergency brakes converted to service brakes
Bruce.....I thank you for taking the time and effort to share your rear brake upgrade. Your results look very carefully executed. Certainly has to provide a marked improvement to the standard "push and pray" Ford foot brake......Regards, John
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: We lost another one
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9025
Re: We lost another one
While I did not personally know Herm, I followed all his posts and respected his experienced opinions. This will be a great loss to our hobby community. My condolences to his family.....John Jackson
- Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Speedster engine rear main sealing (Non T trans)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4732
Re: Speedster engine rear main sealing (Non T trans)
Dan.....I thank you very much for posting your photos on dry clutch conversion. There are of great help......John
- Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: My Model T Friend Dies.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4449
Re: My Model T Friend Dies.
Bob,
So sorry for the loss of your dear friend. It is very obvious he meant a lot to you by your dedication to drive your model T to his funeral during a snow storm as a sign of great friendship. I am sure your friend would have greatly appreciated your loyalty.......Regards, John
So sorry for the loss of your dear friend. It is very obvious he meant a lot to you by your dedication to drive your model T to his funeral during a snow storm as a sign of great friendship. I am sure your friend would have greatly appreciated your loyalty.......Regards, John
- Sat Jul 13, 2019 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need help on this mystery cylinder
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4043
Re: Need help on this mystery cylinder
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Mark........I have used UCF machine shop in Carlisle, PA with excellent results. The shop foreman is Mike McCommon........Regards, John Jackson
Mark........I have used UCF machine shop in Carlisle, PA with excellent results. The shop foreman is Mike McCommon........Regards, John Jackson
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: McLaren Wires and Universal T Drivers --- Years of Tire Trouble
- Replies: 41
- Views: 12362
Re: McLaren Wires and Universal T Drivers --- Years of Tire Trouble
One thing I noticed that will cause the problem you are having is the use of rubber stems. I believe you can eliminate your cut stems by changing to metal stem tubes with bridge washers, locking nuts, dust covers. I run Firestone (black) tires with metal stem tubes on 30x3-1/2 Buffalo wheels using 6...
- Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
- Replies: 32
- Views: 11265
Re: Transmission Rebuild by Kohnke Rebabbitting
Herm.....I want to personally thank you for taking the time to document and share your techniques for transmission rebuilding. It is greatly appreciated.......John Jackson
- Mon Mar 11, 2019 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Virginia State Inspection
- Replies: 32
- Views: 13211
Re: Virginia State Inspection
Good 'ole Virginia, the communist state as the truckers refer to it. I too used to live in Virginia until I went off to college in 1968. I guess the cop would prefer you replace the Plexiglas with original plate glass like it originally had back in the day? Do you have a windshield wiper? I know whe...