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- Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Pike's Peak in the Speedster - Sept, 1990
- Replies: 8
- Views: 464
Re: Pike's Peak in the Speedster - Sept, 1990
If this is on your list, then do it! Unfortunately, the road to the top has now been paved and is no longer gravel, but I suppose that's "progress". Been up there twice- our #45 speedster and also our '14 Touring. 1st time, three of us took a day off from the MTFCA National Tour in Frisco, Colorado ...
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New u joints
- Replies: 2
- Views: 295
Re: New u joints
they may be ok now, but I would look around for a good original one.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: PayPal
- Replies: 12
- Views: 385
Re: PayPal
Good advice- the fee is like 4%, so its not that much more for a single transaction, but it does add up for sellers over time.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:52 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: SOLD: Stromberg LF - really cheap ZOOM
- Replies: 5
- Views: 454
Re: SOLD: Stromberg LF - really cheap ZOOM
Brent- Russ Potter stopped rebuilding them when Stan Howe kinda cornered the market on them. Not sure if Jim would be willing to start rebuilding them again. You might give Potters a call and inquire.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:48 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB front plate distributor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 251
Re: WTB front plate distributor
The one shown is for a non-generator block, but A-K also made them for later generator blocks as well.
- Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: PayPal
- Replies: 12
- Views: 385
Re: PayPal
Buying on line is a two way street- if the person is a frequent Forum member you are most likely ok but if the person is totally unknown to you or its a lot of $$ it is a gamble. Does this person belong to any local t clubs or? Your caution is justified.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: An other dumb distributor question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 272
Re: An other dumb distributor question
There was an older, less common distributor made by W.L. Kirk in the So Cal area prior to the Bill Rader distributor. It was very similar to the Rader version, in fact Bill may have copied the design, but we can't ask them. Just a guess though......
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: American Bosch front plate distributor information
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2407
Re: American Bosch front plate distributor information
There is more than one manufacturer of the front plate gears, but AFAIK, I'm the only one making reverse rotation gears for use with replacement Jeep and Nissan distributors. The gears are not the issue- the drive tangs on the nut come very close to the outside diameter of the mating distributor gea...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: American Bosch front plate distributor information
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2407
Re: American Bosch front plate distributor information
When installing these you need to be very careful that the drive gear is located against the shoulder on the cam shaft and that the nut is not preventing the gear from locating properly. The tangs should just drive the gear, not locate it on the cam. The marks on the drive tangs above were most like...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Mercury Update
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1225
Re: Mercury Update
Being able to stop is over rated.
- Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Those Modified VW Distributor For Model T Ignitions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 415
Re: Those Modified VW Distributor For Model T Ignitions
Two come to mind that are easily over 30 years old. 1st was a unit sold by JC Whitney that was made in Argentina, and the 2nd one was offered by Bill Rader/ Vintage Authentic Reproductions.
- Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Universal T-Driver | 30x3.5
- Replies: 7
- Views: 595
Re: Universal T-Driver | 30x3.5
You might try Summit Racing- they carry quite a few of Coker's vintage tires. and you get free shipping f your order is over $100.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Firing order
- Replies: 20
- Views: 734
Re: Firing order
Ok, but....................
- Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 3210
Re: Is a 1911 Built With Many NonOriginal Parts Worthy of Being Here?
The Wiki version of "hobby" in part: A hobby is considered to be a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or pursuing other amusements. Particip...
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Odd T differential spider
- Replies: 6
- Views: 399
Re: Odd T differential spider
Perhaps a really early spyder? Kim Dobbins may know. Any chance it has DB on it. I know the really early spyder gears had bronze bushings in them.
- Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:01 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS AMES BUILT DATA PLATES
- Replies: 6
- Views: 339
Re: FS AMES BUILT DATA PLATES
Hi Mark- I will e-mail you.
Dan
K- I'll send you a digital photo when I get them from Mark.
George- I'll be in touch.
Dan
Dan
K- I'll send you a digital photo when I get them from Mark.
George- I'll be in touch.
Dan
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:39 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS ACCESSORY OIL BREATHER CAP (SOLD)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 576
Re: FS ACCESSORY OIL BREATHER CAP
On the early cover, the 3/8 bolt pretty much goes thru the center of the fill hole. On the later generator covers, that bolt is offset to the inner edge of the fill hole. I'm not sure what Mark is referring to above. The fill holes are pretty much the same size regardless of gen or non-gen cover.......
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:30 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS ACCESSORY OIL BREATHER CAP (SOLD)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 576
Re: FS ACCESSORY OIL BREATHER CAP
Mark- does this fit the early or late timing cover? I think there is a difference.
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 6:25 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS AMES BUILT DATA PLATES
- Replies: 6
- Views: 339
Re: FS AMES BUILT DATA PLATES
George- any chance of getting one of the plates? Sent a PM thanks
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Quick Poly?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 523
- Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Modified VW Distributor Problem
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1059
Re: A Modified VW Distributor Problem
Rotate the distributor until the points just crack open and make sure the rotor is pointing to one of the cap terminals. If someone reversed the rotation of the original dist, the rotor may be pointing in no mans land.
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:10 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Model A's Voltage Regulators - Model T generator life
- Replies: 5
- Views: 573
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Stewart Speedometer Drive Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 543
Re: Stewart Speedometer Drive Question
Contact Russ Furstnow and discuss the correct tooth count you need before you go to the trouble of making a new part.
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fuel shut off valve
- Replies: 16
- Views: 867
Re: Fuel shut off valve
Aircraft Spruce sells EZ lube, and so does Langs AFAIK.
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... key=108045
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... key=108045
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:56 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Zenith S4BF brass carb bling - adjustable jet
- Replies: 10
- Views: 802
Re: Zenith S4BF brass carb bling - adjustable jet
I see a new cottage industry developing here! Purchase parts from Scott and then resell them to us poor slobs in California! Edited for political correctness.
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 6:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: ISO the 3-in-1 copper exhaust rings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 527
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission brake drum
- Replies: 13
- Views: 785
Re: Transmission brake drum
There is no room as the other Dan stated above. Trying to cut the sides of the bosses to install the replaceable lugs is not possible because the driven plate attachment threads/holes would be severely weakened.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need help re broken piece
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1111
Re: Need help re broken piece
These are cast iron- cast steel would not break like that. Any welding is going to distort the fixture and destroy the precision needed for it to function properly without remachining the casting, and that simply may not be possible.
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Welding Cast iron.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 944
Re: Welding Cast iron.
There is a pretty good discussion here regarding cast iron welding with some links:
http://www.locknstitch.com/cast-iron-welding.html
http://www.locknstitch.com/cast-iron-welding.html
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 2:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T trans as a clutch how to?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 472
Re: T trans as a clutch how to?
Yup, just pull out the reverse and low drums, driven gear and triple gears. As noted above- leave the brake band in place or you will have to shut off the engine to get it into gear when starting off
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chev valve spring keepers and retainers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 508
Re: Chev valve spring keepers and retainers
Pioneer single groove valve lock PN PF555-HD
GM Spring Retainer PN 10038209
GM Spring Retainer PN 10038209
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:23 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Vehicles
- Topic: ModelT hucksters truck
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1984
Re: ModelT hucksters truck
It looks like a long wheelbase from the pictures- is it on a passenger car chassis or TT chassis? Rear wheels look like TT..
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ring Gear Screws
- Replies: 11
- Views: 637
Re: Ring Gear Screws
FYI- per the American standard screw thread standard, machine screws start with size 0 and a major diameter of 0.060" . each screw size adds .013" to the major diameter. EX: a # 2 machine screw has a major diameter of .060" + 2*.013"=.086" A # 14 machine screw has a major diameter of .242. Measuring...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Ring Gear Screws
- Replies: 11
- Views: 637
Re: Ring Gear Screws
Adding to what John said above. Buy a 3/8 square drive to flat blade screwdriver bit ( Proto makes them- PN 5240). Here is on on e-bay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/134767775875?chn=ps&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1K2cLROpTSLWxTI2yt_IcZw29&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=134...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass ring gear screws, change them or leave then alone?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 774
Re: Brass ring gear screws, change them or leave then alone?
Austin- you said "the screws would not stay tight". Something is wrong or you simply have not torqued the screws tight enough. Those screws MUST be tight enough to firmly clamp the plate to the magnets. You should not be able to move the plate after the screw is torqued. Pleas get someone knowledgea...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass ring gear screws, change them or leave then alone?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 774
Re: Brass ring gear screws, change them or leave then alone?
Actually no, but when I went to snap the picture I just could not resist leaving the newspaper headline there! That was just the chunk of newspaper we grabbed when we took the shrapnel out of the pan. Perhaps there IS a higher power out there somewhere eh?
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Brass ring gear screws, change them or leave then alone?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 774
Re: Brass ring gear screws, change them or leave then alone?
"A picture is worth a 1000 words........."
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter brush holders - what is the metal?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 652
Re: Starter brush holders - what is the metal?
Jeff- take one to a scrap dealer/ scrap yard and have them shoot it with an ZRF gun. That will tell you the alloy rather than sending one to a testing lab. Even if you have to pay them some $$$ to do it. My guess is aluminum, similar to the magnet support spools for the flywheel.
- Sat Feb 17, 2024 1:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Turbo 400 Clutch Discs
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1655
Re: Turbo 400 Clutch Discs
A few things to consider when we discuss how well a given "improved" part functions.---- Some T's are driven WAY more than others, some Ts are driven WAY harder than others, every driver may use a different technique when driving, using the throttle etc and any time you ask a group of folks about ho...
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing metal panels best practices
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1298
Re: Installing metal panels best practices
Mike- you might call Karen B.- she will probably know what Bill used on his bodies and if not, Bill's son may well be able to help you.
- Fri Feb 16, 2024 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Turbo 400 Clutch Discs
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1655
Re: Turbo 400 Clutch Discs
And of course everyone knows to store your car with the handbrake forward in order in order to squeeze all the oil out between the clutch discs and relax the high gear spring as much as possible. Just throwing that out there as best practice.
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Turbo 400 Clutch Discs
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1655
Re: Turbo 400 Clutch Discs
My experience has been that all turbo 400 clutch discs are not created equal and that they are available with various lining material. Some good for use in a T and some not so good. Buy them from someone who knows the difference! Just sayin.
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
- Replies: 12
- Views: 695
Re: Tightening head bolts and gasket protocall
Not only clean out the bottom of the holes with a drill bit, but run a bottoming tap in each hole to make sure the threads are clean as well. Might want to have the head boiled out and possibly surfaced if corroded around the steam holes on the corners or the larger water passages. If this is a budg...
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Reamer lubricant, water- or oil-based?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 921
Re: Reamer lubricant, water- or oil-based?
Cast iron= dry.
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 2:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How do you mount a speedo drive on a Dayton wire wheel hub?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 771
Re: How do you mount a speedo drive on a Dayton wire wheel hub?
Russ is showing the same road gear as in my picture. It would still be possible to drill and tap the hub flange and use long screws to hold the road gear afainst the hub if your Dayton hub has the machined shoulder, if not then simply machine the hub smooth and make a spacer ring if necessary to cen...
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 1:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: How do you mount a speedo drive on a Dayton wire wheel hub?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 771
Re: How do you mount a speedo drive on a Dayton wire wheel hub?
Buffalo hubs (not all) have three tabs that protrude out from the inner edge of the hub to mount the road wheel using three machine screws. Seems Dayton hubs may not have this feature, but you could make up three tabs and tig braze the tabs on your hub- In the picture below you can see one of the mo...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: sale pending FS- New Set of Valve Multilifts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 713
Re: sale pending FS- New Set of Valve Multilifts
these are sold pending payment- thanks all.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Water Jacket Crack Advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1196
Re: Water Jacket Crack Advice
A '23 block is a pretty low value item. If you have not done a pile of machine work on the block already, find a different block. Always start a rebuild with magnafluxing the valve seats, the main webs and the water jacket all the way around before proceeding further.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:24 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: sale pending FS- New Set of Valve Multilifts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 713
Re: FS- New Set of Valve Multilifts
oops- double post- sorry !!! Hi Craig- not sure of the different style hold downs, but they seem more robust than the single long hex hold downs that are on the multilifts in my pictures. I'm assuming they might be an improved hold down design. The block part sits transverse across the lower frame/b...
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 12:22 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: sale pending FS- New Set of Valve Multilifts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 713
Re: FS- New Set of Valve Multilifts
Hi Craig- not sure of the different style hold downs, but they seem more robust than the single long hex hold downs that are on the multilifts in my pictures. I'm assuming they might be an improved hold down design. The block part sits transverse across the lower frame/body and the discs contact the...
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: sale pending FS- New Set of Valve Multilifts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 713
sale pending FS- New Set of Valve Multilifts
For sale- complete, new, never installed set of valve multi-lifts. These are no longer produced and are hard to find. This is a set made by Jerry Hunt many years ago. Includes all installation hardware. Jerry did a great job on these- investment cast and hardened levers etc. Price is $400.00 shippin...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 1:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T trailering question
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1804
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T trailering question
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1804
Re: T trailering question
What kind of oil should I put in my model T?
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:58 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: In Search of a Clutch Disc Inner Drum
- Replies: 6
- Views: 438
Re: In Search of a Clutch Disc Inner Drum
thats unusual- never seen a cracked one!
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T trailering question
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1804
Re: T trailering question
We use a Big Tex 16'? dual axle landscape trailer for hauling our cars- works great. 6000 lb capacity electric brakes, so no worries. 14' might be a little short when you fold up the tailgate, as it may hit a folded down top. Just something to be aware of. I modified the tall tailgate/ramp so that i...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: WTB Coil for a Brush automobile
- Replies: 8
- Views: 586
Re: WTB Coil for a Brush automobile
Ed- also check with Ron Patterson or Brent Mize (sp)or any of the other coil guys- they may have the oddball coil you need as well.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto Field Coil Dimension
- Replies: 3
- Views: 292
Re: Magneto Field Coil Dimension
The holes are on a 4.125 bolt circle. The two holes closest to the pan rail are 8.156 apart The two top holes are 3.812 apart This comes out to approx 8.5 degrees and 62.5 degrees from the pan rail on the 4.125 dia BC. Almost all ford block and part dimensions are fractional dimensions in my experie...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Clutch Spring Adjustment
- Replies: 13
- Views: 678
Re: Clutch Spring Adjustment
There is no need to adjust the clutch if the transmission is not slipping in high gear. Best way to check this is drive the car, shift into high gear and when speed is about 20-25 MPH, open the throttle quickly. Make sure the engine is up to normal operating temperature. IF the engine speed suddenly...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 1:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floating Hubs / Safety Hubs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1235
Re: Floating Hubs / Safety Hubs
Only right before your axle breaks Larry! after that, well..................
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Axle gear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 444
Re: Axle gear
No need- there are plenty of good original gears out there. A good majority of trashed or worn axles have good gears on them.
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 3 transmission thrust washer thickness for a 15
- Replies: 10
- Views: 479
Re: 3 transmission thrust washer thickness for a 15
John- do not end with a small disc- it will put some of the driving load on the push collar and wear out the three pin holes in the driven plate.
Regarding the clutch hub and identifying the two different ones:
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=40986
Regarding the clutch hub and identifying the two different ones:
https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=40986
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: New Acquisition: Rocky Mountain Transmission
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1076
Re: New Acquisition: Rocky Mountain Transmission
Yes you can remove the output shaft, mount the pinion and set up the ring/pinion mesh. The shaft will come out from the output end. Here is what they look like removed from the transmission:
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:45 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB - rod machining fixture
- Replies: 8
- Views: 534
Re: WTB - rod machining fixture
I have several SV rod machines that I could be convinced to sell. They are in storage and need some TLC, but....... I use a Van Norman, so these have been in the project pile for many years. if you are looking for a plug and play machine these are not for you, but with a little effort they would be ...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission clutch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 390
Re: Transmission clutch
I have found over the years that most dimensions on Ford parts are almost without exception, fractional inch increments, including 64ths. This seems to be the case with Model A parts as well.
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission clutch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 390
Re: Transmission clutch
Actually the most important difference is the distance between the thrust surface and the set screw location. Trent Boggess posted the differences here on the forum many years ago. This change was, as I recall to account for the change from the flanged braked drum bushing to the three steel thrust w...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Loose Crankshaft Front Pulley
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1108
Re: A Loose Crankshaft Front Pulley
Does your pulley look like this? This pin is positioned correctly to engage the ratchet properly. Yes, the roll pins can be difficult to install, but reshaping them to reduce the diameter when the crankshaft hole is not worn helps quite a lot. They can be squashed in a vise along the length to do th...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A Loose Crankshaft Front Pulley
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1108
Re: A Loose Crankshaft Front Pulley
Braze up the ID and rebore to whatever size you need, or locate a socket with an ID slightly smaller than the outside of the pulley boss OD. Heat the pully center red, and force the socket over the boss which will shrink the bore . Then rebore.
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 7:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Whats The Current Status of The Bakersfield meet?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 320
Re: Whats The Current Status of The Bakersfield meet?
From a reliable source: We will have a swap meet at a new location at Famoso Raceway. Move in and swap on Friday, May 3rd and swap on Saturday and possibly Sunday. Bill Bennett is organizing the effort. There will also be Swap-O-Rama in conjunction with the pre-war swap meet. I have hear it called t...
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 807
Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
Sorry Morgan- no 48 spoke rims.
- Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 807
Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
What is the spoke count and layout? I may have some rims. Otherwise Kevin can take care of you.
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 1:51 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: Fiber gears ????
- Replies: 4
- Views: 503
Re: Fiber gears ????
I have one I can send you-
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 2:46 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Warford, gear oil, tips on shifting
- Replies: 14
- Views: 740
Re: Warford, gear oil, tips on shifting
We have, like Ed, run 600W in our Warford and Chicago transmissions in several different cars over the years. Last year, I decided to try a synthetic gear oil in the Chicago transmission. The product we ended up with was Heavy Shockproof made by Redline. The trans runs noticeably cooler and quieter ...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Warford 2 speed cast iron
- Replies: 8
- Views: 465
Re: Warford 2 speed cast iron
That input shaft is really worn. If you are going to put that trans back in use, consider pulling the shaft out and welding up the worn areas and remachine it. Its not ideal, but if you preheat the shaft before welding its will be better that what you have now. As above, check the trans female squar...
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:16 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: A Starter Ring Gear Problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 408
Re: A Starter Ring Gear Problem
You can get either tap here for a pretty reasonable price.
https://www.victornet.com/category/HSS- ... h/618.html
https://www.victornet.com/category/HSS- ... h/618.html
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
- Replies: 84
- Views: 4380
Re: **SPEEDSTER PIC's Please**
OK Mike! the heat is getting turned up!! Happy New Year.
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 8:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Parts identification
- Replies: 7
- Views: 541
Re: Parts identification
Possibly a post '15 headlight switch- used up to ? on non-starter cars.
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 4:14 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: FS- '14 Touring Rear Seat Cushion Retainer Strip
- Replies: 0
- Views: 217
FS- '14 Touring Rear Seat Cushion Retainer Strip
For sale- the steel formed strip that attaches to the front edge of touring rear seat riser to keep the bottom cushion from sliding around. I'm not sure if they are correct for other years. I only have a few of these. These were copied from an original and include the tack holes in the correct locat...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Sanity Check - Triple Gear Pins
- Replies: 6
- Views: 609
Re: Sanity Check - Triple Gear Pins
I'm pretty sure that Herm's procedure shows the triple gear in his lathe where he is facing the bushing thrust surface and then adding a chamfer to the bore- not boring the bushing for fit. He does this in a separate step using a fixture and a reamer. Boring the bushings to size is best practice as ...
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Can anyone idenify this device?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 809
Re: Can anyone idenify this device?
Were these standard equipment for the Fordson or some sort of aftermarket accessory? Just wondering, as I've had one kicking around for years.
thanks for any info. I don't speak Fordson very well!
thanks for any info. I don't speak Fordson very well!
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Block coolant plugs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 524
Re: Block coolant plugs
Looks like normal rusted out core plugs. Not sure there has been any welding done??? Order some from one of the parts vendors. Drive a punch into them, pry them out. Use a sharp edged tool to clean out the counterbore in the block. Clean everything well- small rotary wire brush works well. Coat the ...
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Backlash timing gears
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1178
Re: Backlash timing gears
I have .002 and .003" undersize aluminum gears in stock. You can contact me at dmcgearsATyahooDOTcom or send me a PM thru the forum.
Dan
Dan
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Backlash timing gears
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1178
Re: Backlash timing gears
The normal pressure angle of T timing gears is 14½ degrees. The formula for the change in normal backlash ( 90 degrees to the teeth, not in the plane of rotation) is 2 X tan PA X profile or center dist change. For a .001 change in the center distance ( or a .001 change in the radius of the gear) the...
- Mon Dec 25, 2023 11:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Best home cleaning method for large parts?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 860
Re: Best home cleaning method for large parts?
You don't have to bore or ream needle bearings!!
Zep Industrial Purple and some scotch brite or steel wool works pretty well with hot water.
Zep Industrial Purple and some scotch brite or steel wool works pretty well with hot water.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Twin spark 4 banger
- Replies: 6
- Views: 749
Re: Twin spark 4 banger
Here is the modern equivalent of the Delco 8 cyl Nash distributor converted to dual spark. These DuCoil distributors were made for early V-8 ('60- '70s) engines and used two coils- one to fire each bank of cylinders. They use a 4 lobe point cam and a separate set of points for each coil as expected....
- Fri Dec 22, 2023 12:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Removal of an Engine With an Aluminum Head
- Replies: 15
- Views: 943
Re: Removal of an Engine With an Aluminum Head
I just use a nylon hoist sling and make a basket loop with it- its adjustable and works just fine. Around the bottom of the pan and pass one end thru the loop and ready to lift. Of course it saves me a trip to my tool box to grab my spark plug with the hoist loop in it. Either way works for me- alum...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Backlash timing gears
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1178
Re: Backlash timing gears
My house standard spec for backlash is .004/.006". If your front cam bearing is in good condition, and you checked backlash with valve spring pressure applied to the cam you will have no issues. If you have a generator, make sure to check the gen gear backlash as well and shift the generator bracket...
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:14 am
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: guy looking for main bolts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 315
Re: guy looking for main bolts
contact me.
dmcgearsATyahooDOTcm
dmcgearsATyahooDOTcm
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 4:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: T tires
- Replies: 9
- Views: 958
Re: T tires
Summit offers free shipping, but no kickbacks AFAIK.
Just saw a 10% off sale e-mail from Universal Tire.
Just saw a 10% off sale e-mail from Universal Tire.
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Bearing damage
- Replies: 6
- Views: 646
Re: Bearing damage
Yup- just grease it and put it back together and go drive it.
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Frank Kulick - in his own words
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1163
Re: Frank Kulick - in his own words
Thanks Rob. Not sure how many of you have stamped numbers on a block, but that tiny hammer he is using in the picture certainly will not be making much of an imprint! He must have known the factory trick for that!!
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 3:32 pm
- Forum: Classifieds - Parts
- Topic: WTB Dropped Front Axle for Speedster
- Replies: 3
- Views: 349
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dang fisheyes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1005
Re: Dang fisheyes
yes! base coat /clear coat and fisheye eliminator is a no no. It is only for use with single stage top coats.
- Thu Dec 14, 2023 2:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Dang fisheyes
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1005
Re: Dang fisheyes
Fisheyes are usually the result of silicone contamination on the surface of your part. Sherwin-Williams and Eastwood offer a fish eye eliminator as do other paint manufacturers. A tiny amount added to your reduced paint will go a long way to prevent them, but always wipe down your surface with eithe...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Distance from crankshaft to camshaft
- Replies: 6
- Views: 499
Re: Distance from crankshaft to camshaft
"I read it on the internet, it must be true".
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Distance from crankshaft to camshaft
- Replies: 6
- Views: 499
Re: Distance from crankshaft to camshaft
that is correct.
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starter bench tester
- Replies: 5
- Views: 549
Re: Starter bench tester
Wow- nice job! One suggestion - you might want to move the torque arm connection point from the end of the starter shaft like it is in your picture closer to the support bearing on the starter snout. It would be a shame to bend a starter shaft, and they bend pretty easily.
- Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Timing valves for 280 camshaft
- Replies: 7
- Views: 594
Re: Timing valves for 280 camshaft
Exh lobe centerline 109 deg btdc
Int lobe centerline 122 deg atdc
lobe separation 115.5 deg
There's a reason some engines seem to run better than others..................
Int lobe centerline 122 deg atdc
lobe separation 115.5 deg
There's a reason some engines seem to run better than others..................
- Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: mercury body owner question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 626
Re: mercury body owner question
How about not using a shift bracket that mounts on the back of the hogs head, but back farther just in front of the seat pan? Again you might be able to use an old pair of cross shaft brackets for a cross shaft mount. On the one above we also reshaped the ebrake lever so that it was as far to the le...
- Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: mercury body owner question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 626
Re: mercury body owner question
Outside the body next to the driver's left arm might be the best place. Even having the brake lever inside takes up enough room even with the lever massaged to get it close to the inside of the body. For mounting, consider using a stock ebrake crossshaft with an extension and the stock brackets. Use...
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 6:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Radiator Hose Options?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1051
Re: Radiator Hose Options?
Restoration Supply sells a wide range sizes of cloth wrapped radiator hose by the foot. I recall they have both red and black available.