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Les Schubert

Seems to me that the solution is to get a original era electric car. I have a 1920 Detroit cw the original style iron nickel alkaline “Edison” batteries. Runs nominally on 84 volts. This made sense at the time because with a vacuum tube rectifier running from 110 volts AC no transformer needed. Good...

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Here is my ‘13 (Cdn RHD) with Buffalos. Sure is nice on a tour if you have a flat to be able to go again in 5-10 minutes. Various 30x3-1/2 wire wheels were available to fit the T by 13.

Les Schubert

If it was a Canadian car, I had some of those made a couple of years ago that mount the plate just under the left headlight. I might have one available

Les Schubert

So I did a quick search and Rock Auto does NOT list the brake drums. Some other brake parts yes. In regards to the master cylinder, Speedway Automotive has extensive listings and related components. There are probably other sources of suitable drums but probably just as easy to use the drums you hav...

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I have the steel plate sill reinforcements on my 13 touring. I got lucky and found one at a local swap meet and then made a mirror image for the other side. These pieces add a LOT of strength!!

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Please realize that you can get Helicoil in pipe thread sizes and I have used them with total success to fix T spark plug threads and many other applications

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Perhaps put the rear axle on stands and put it in high gear?

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I would explore the radiator repair shops

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Helicoil has worked great for me

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: Another T in the snow

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Joe
I installed a set of the new Dunn weights more than 40 years ago on my 27 roadster. I labored over the installation to avoid any bending stress in the crank. I’ve been totally happy with it ever since. I think the fitting is the key

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Further to Dan’s comment, please make sure that when you reinstall the generator it is not too loose or binding against the cam gear. And yes I would continue to run it!

Les Schubert

My guess is it was a method of reducing the leakage effect of worn valve guides

Les Schubert

I know this doesn’t directly answer your question, but these are my two favorites.
These are colour samples from my local powder coater with the names. I hope it helps.

Les Schubert

You can rethread the ring gear holes with the 1/4” 20 tap. Be sure to use Loktite on the threads. I don’t think the spools by themselves will fling enough oil

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Further to Bill’s posting, I think his is probably straight enough

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I have straightened enough rear axle housings over the years! Fairly easy to do with just a oxyacetylene torch.
I made a set of testing fixtures and I will try to post some pictures

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Terry The engine that I built in the ‘70’s has been totally reliable. No bearing or piston or valve issues! I am AMATEUR machinest with no formal training and the majority of the work I did myself. Yes I am a very skilled mechanical engineer with a long career manufacturing and inventing rotating ma...

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I hope these pictures help

Cam gear;
Several options. As pictured the front of a T cam has been added to the A cam. The first time I did this I refitted the T gear to the front of the A cam

Les Schubert

I didn’t rebore the cam bores. Machined the camshaft bearing surfaces to fit with about.001-.0015 clearance. Removed the rear cam bushing. No wear problems

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The cam pictured installed in a A cranked T engine is capable of cruising easily at 75 mph and is capable of 100 mph. It pulls strongly to 5,000 rpm.

Here is a picture of me sitting in it about 1985 as the body is progressing

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Steve You can buy a kit from some of the usual suppliers that is designed to “fix” excessive end float of the camshaft. It uses the front cover to control this. When I did this 45 years ago I brazed up some spots on the front cover and ground them to fit. That solution is still working on that engin...

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All the best to Stan

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Bud
The bigger camshaft allows for a MUCH more aggressive cam profile. The cam pictured is about.320 lift. The engine requires 4 separate intake runners to get a decent lower end torque but pulls strong to 5,000 rpm!!

Les Schubert

Interesting comments about the back of the 13 Canadian blocks. I have two of them (one in service with about 5000 miles now on it by me).
The other is getting a Schubert version shortened A crank. I will have to look at it as it is in process

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Finally got enough snow cleared to get to the shop (we had 15” here Monday Tuesday)

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Sean
I will try to take some pictures and post them. Probably tomorrow.

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I had it happen on a rear taper leaf. Fortunately not the main leaf. Fortunately we have a local spring manufacturer and between us I got a new taper leaf made!!

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I’ve done a couple of them. No problem with the lifters.
I’ve done BIG aggressive cam grinds. Had to file notches in the front and center cam bearing bores (2 in the front and 1 in the centre)
Removed the rear cam bearing.
I actually have one in process right now.

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Rich
What crank are you running?
Drilling a T crank is a CHALLENGE!! (I have done one!!)
I have done the VW pump thing (actually I a new one bracketed for use with a stock length A crank

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REALLY NICE!!

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Very nice!

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I’ve been using synthetic for about 20 years in my 2 basically stock T’s. I have no regrets. Oil is cheap, engines are expensive!!

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5/32” drill bit!!

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1.625” main bearings I find to be the maximum size main bearings that can be fit using T bolt spacing. The bronze main caps don’t worry me!! I have bought a number of sets of rods from crower and they have always delivered quality!! I have tried the press in wrist pins and I wouldn’t go there again....

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And here is the camshaft extended and the gear on it. The extension is threaded in with a LH thread

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Is there room to the left of the steering column?
Where they are truly useful is on the 13 and earlier cars!!

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I’m interested in one.

Thank you

Les Schubert

Hi In regards to the engine test stand, here are a couple of pictures of my test stand water pipes. Just made from some plumbing fittings and a little machining to make the hoses fit. Now I can run for 5-10 minutes without over heating!! 39CDE1D5-7D90-423C-AD39-E4AE142AE08E.jpeg 5E7B3306-E288-4416-A...

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Made good progress on a second one. I realized I had the pump, the gear and a “home” for it!!

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This is the gear I use for the camshaft.
A Boston H1012L. 10 pitch 12 tooth Left hand

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Chris
Certainly it is possible to grind the crank for more stroke. BUT consider that the A crank and rods just barely clear the block and require pan dents!!

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Joe
The tag says “C” crank. And I agree with the tag. You will see that I have posted the identical crank and install on another thread.
I acquired a very rusty C crank and it cleaned up nicely to standard A size. And considering that 1-5/8” main bearings is all that the T bolt spacing will handle!!

Les Schubert

One more picture of the crank conversion

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Here is another option for the crank conversion. I’ve used this method to fix a couple of broken weld jobs. It involves shortening the rear main. The flange is 1” thick and taper bored and shrunk onto the end of the crank. After it is pressed/shrunk in place, it is machined all over. So far totally ...

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Unfortunately I have decided to walk away from that project as there were more issues to solve than I felt I wanted to deal with!!
Kevin Pharis has agreed to take it on!!
Fill out this form and you should be able to get a quote!!
https://www.crower.com/forms/connectingrod/

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So got the line boring done today. Re aligned within about.001”!!

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Connecting rods;
Recently I was working on the 2up 2down T engine project and realized that it was going to need “custom” connecting rods. Crower quoted me about $1,500.00 for a set of 4, which considered fair and reasonable.
I hope this helps

Les Schubert

A suitable “spreader” attachment so the winch is connected to the front axle by BOTH shackles would probably do it.

Les Schubert

The “flywheel windage tray” concept I first used in the ‘70’s and it has worked great. Part of it is the drilled transmission shaft. I have installed a small spray nozzle above the bands. This engine is getting a era accessory 3 speed sliding gear transmission, so some of that lubrication is yet to ...

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Yes the aluminum cylinder with the screen is the oil “pickup” The elevation of the pump is a function of the location of the camshaft and the length of the oil pump, so I really have no decision there. The oil pickup I located to a “practical” location low in the pan. The camshaft extension is by dr...

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Years ago I thought about building a drive adapter that fit in there with the generator behind it with the idea of mounting the oil pump below it. Also considered the “dry sump” concept.

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Yes the flywheel fits just fine!!

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Hank
I interested in the system you describe. Please provide some more information??

My experience with the VW is that I ALWAYS “blip” the throttle immediately on start up and then it worked OK. Now I’m trying to make it more “idiot proof “ so my heirs can have fun with it!!

Les Schubert

I had to extend the back of the camshaft about one and a half inches.
I figure the advantage is that priming the oil pump is longer a issue as the pump is immersed in the oil!!

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Using a flathead V8 oil pump. To alleviate any confusion about oiling the transmission, the transmission shaft has a hole down the center and a side hole and is fed from the rear main bearing. I first used this concept over 40 years ago and it worked great! 78F6F9FC-58A4-43D8-9A49-0F259BBCD581.jpeg ...

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If you are installing a “oversized crank” then I have used 5” long for the rear main and 7” long for the front and centre.

Les Schubert

I have used “grade 8” fine thread bolts and nuts for all my “odd ball” T engines. 1/2” diameter of course. I will get you a length later today(assuming you are doing a “oversized crank”. For the 3rd main I grind off a flat on the head. I don’t bother with cotter pins, I use a torque wrench (just lik...

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Here is my solution!!

Fill it up and still lots of access. About $10.00 worth of plumbing fittings!!

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Looks like a decent design! The other option I would consider is making a couple of new spindles that additionally would accommodate front brake backing plates. Yes I know it sounds like a lot of work, but I have done it and it wasn’t too bad. The fringe benefit was that I tilted the king pins in li...

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I have 3 in 30x3-1/2. They have good spokes and hubs. If you want them we should talk!!

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: And here is the cap to bore

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It is inevitable that when line boring blocks that you will have a “gosh dang” experience. And you end up with one bearing that needs to be “fixed”!! So I had a centre main cap that I was not happy with the adherence of the babbit. I have 5 good surfaces and 1 that I decided to redo. So now the stru...

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If someone needs a nice pair of housing for that era I can help!!

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I would run them,especially if money was tight

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If I was going to do this I would install a “swing check” (no springs) in parallel to the pump. Then I would probably have the best of both options!!

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So it looks like we have a “arrangement”!!!

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Jeffery
The cam grind that is with this crank is available to be done to your engine!! It is a grind I stumbled onto in the ‘70’s and it only works good with non-Siamese ports. It will help a T block go 100 mph or more!!

Les Schubert

I’m walking away from it as I have concluded that I have WAY too many projects and this one will certainly consume a bunch of time!! Properly built I don’t know of any reason that it wouldn’t be quite reliable and civilized. Currently I have 6 other T based engine projects (not one of which is stock...

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Gene
Didn’t get yours yet, so I sent you one!!
All the best
Les

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Kevin you would qualify

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I have decided to walk away from this project.
If you will pay the shipping I will pass on the crank and cam. The only criteria is that you convince me that you can carry on and I will share everything I have learned.
All the best
Les
Probably best to contact me off the website!

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Here are some pictures of the Roof factory NH adapter

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I will post a picture of the NH carb adapter later today.

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Some of the comments really are counter to my experience. I have owned ,and run a Roof 8(Laurel model 40) head for years. It has a factory supplied adapter for a NH carb, and I have run that on a 27 4dr for a number of years with zero problems!! I had a flex choke cable and after dialing in the mixt...

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I run the high dome pistons with a low head on my 13. No problem and hand crank it.
BUT when building it, trial fit with no head gasket (and perhaps some plasticine on the potential “pinch points”) just to be sure of no “interference”!!

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The 7th picture sure reminds me of roads by the farm when I was a kid!!!

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Steve
Thank you for the picture. It verifies what I was thinking. I have cast a couple of those as well as a couple of the early version as RHD (as I want one for my 13).
Additionally the early one is at a slightly different angle!!

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Here is my version. I use it for run testing and I am 6’4” so I want it tall!!

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Further to the Sprague steering box, here are some pictures of the Ross box.
Perhaps note the bolt in frame boxing part.
The drag link I made using model A tie rod ends

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I laser cut some of these “adapter discs” a few years ago. They fit OK.
I also played around with a hollow steering column shaft so that a horn wire could run up it.

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Jeffery
Thank you for the information. I have a two post hoist which I use often. Right now it has my 67 Mercury M100 project on it(only in Canada)!!
I will pick up a pair of your suggested posts (10 ft should do nicely).
At 71 I REALLY hate crawling around on the floor!

Les Schubert

I would bolt a piece of 1/4” plywood to the gasket surface. Probably a layer of tape on the gasket Surface first. Then double layer box it in cardboard with LOTS of tape.

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I have used 32-48 Ford tapered roller bearings on the worm and needle rollers in the sector (all on case hardened 4140).
Sorry but none available for sale (I’m not trolling for business)!!

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The Ross uses a frame rail “boxing channel” that goes from the front cross member and back to the firewall mount area. Slips in and bolts up really easily. I guess I need to take some pictures!

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I have a “competitors” (Ross Cam and Lever), and have made a few copies

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I would recommend a Ruckstell rear axle conversion. For a cheaper fix changing the rear axle ratio to 4-1 (which actually only involves changing the pinion from a 11 tooth to a 10 tooth). A 9 tooth pinion is available which gets you to a 4.44-1 ratio. But I think the Ruckstell is the best choice (al...

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Thinking about this I realize that I have a pair of tractor tread 21” tires. With studs they would work pretty good!!

Another option to consider is I’m pretty sure that knobby motorcycle tires are available in 21” size.

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Tire studs might be a option to consider?

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Some very interesting pictures!! I guess that I’m not motivated to the same extent, so I won’t be attempting to duplicate the camshaft pictured. The crank pictured is quite helpful though and mine will ultimately bear a resemblance. We are attempting to solve as much of the potential vibration issue...

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Dave I have not done anything to the ports yet. Still working on the “rotating group”. I anticipate opening up the intake ports to about 1”x2”. With modest valves but a fairly radical camshaft I doubt there will be much advantage in going bigger. I don’t remember ever seeing any pictures of the Winf...

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I have done the repair using genuine Heli Coil a number of times with very satisfactory results!!

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I agree with Gene on the thrust.
Have you put a dial indicator on the transmission shaft?

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The crank is T stroke but will A diameter journal that is narrower. I was planning to use a set of Townsend aluminum rod castings in conjunction with Scat stroker rod bearings , but the shells are too wide!! So at 71 years and with lots of projects on the go I will just buy a set of custom rods!!

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Terry I have always connected them to the block side of the bearing using the Ford supplied oil holes. I tap them and plug them prior to babbiting. After line boring and then grooving the babbit to line up with the crank drilled holes, I install tube fittings and run the oil lines roughly where the ...

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Jeffery
Well it weighs a LOT!!
I’ll try to weigh it sometime (probably part of the balancing). Fortunately the balance guy I’m going to use is pretty smart!!
I wonder about the comments about the sound. Personally I don’t expect anything unusual!

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Tim
My guess is it is made from a BIG chunk of round bar on a big engine lathe!! I used to have compressor crankshafts made that way (and a couple of antique car cranks too). No CNC required!

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This is very unusual crank (got it from Stan Howe). Decided I should make some progress. The cam of course is unique (320 lift and 215 degrees duration). I just realized that the rods I planned to use won’t fit so I am ordering some specials from Crower. Cylinders for bored and valves are done. Next...

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