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- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Timing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 359
Re: Timing
You know; rolls down one side can hardly make it up the other side!
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Timing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 359
Re: Timing
Is that a Rolls Canardly?
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Other Uses For the T Engine….
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1184
Re: Other Uses For the T Engine….
I have a 2 cylinder sort of half T. Quite unusual because the block, cylinder head and crank are all custom made! It was produced by a foundry/machine shop in Medicine Hat Alberta Canada. The internal parts are stock T. It has a 2 cylinder high tension magneto ignition. A stock T carb. Has a “swing ...
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Other Uses For the T Engine….
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1184
Re: Other Uses For the T Engine….
Yes it has a water pump, a plunger type mounted to the cylinder head and driven by a eccentric on the crankshaft
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Other Uses For the T Engine….
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1184
Re: Other Uses For the T Engine….
I have a Roberts marine T engine. A interesting bunch of conversion details. A slightly different crank (longer on the front) , an oil pump driven from the crank gear, a WATER PUMP! A manifold combining exhaust, intake and water, a modified cylinder head, crankcase access doors, AND a Distributor th...
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need help re broken piece
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1108
Re: Need help re broken piece
Unfortunately it would Not make a good casting pattern as there would be no “casting shrinkage” or machining allowance.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Strange Transmission Brake band material
- Replies: 14
- Views: 925
Re: Strange Transmission Brake band material
Joe
That is what the set l bought are for (actually they are a set of 3 for all the transmission bands)!
That is what the set l bought are for (actually they are a set of 3 for all the transmission bands)!
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Strange Transmission Brake band material
- Replies: 14
- Views: 925
Re: Strange Transmission Brake band material
I think I bought a NOS set recently at a swap meet. They are ASBESTOS! I plan to install them as brake bands. I keep my eyes open for Scandinavia for use on the reverse and low.
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:25 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need help re broken piece
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1108
Re: Need help re broken piece
Trent
Thank you. Now I understand
Thank you. Now I understand
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need help re broken piece
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1108
Re: Need help re broken piece
Please indulge me, what does this fixture/tool do? In 50 years I have never seen one.
Thank you
Thank you
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Down Draft Intake Manifold Info
- Replies: 8
- Views: 759
- Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Down Draft Intake Manifold Info
- Replies: 8
- Views: 759
Re: Down Draft Intake Manifold Info
I made variations of this over the last 40 years. My earliest version utilized a Corvair Turbo. Unfortunately I had installed a quite “radical” camshaft and the car had a terrible low speed performance! I have continued to make variations of this design but I now divide it for about 6” of the flow l...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Thoughts on paint for wood body frame please
- Replies: 5
- Views: 462
Thoughts on paint for wood body frame please
I am getting close to installing the metal panels to my Detroit Electric (I know this is off topic). One of the things that is obvious is that the wood structure was totally painted prior to the panels being installed. I’m wondering about what kind of paint that is available today people have used? ...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing metal panels best practices
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1296
Re: Installing metal panels best practices
Found them on Amazon. Should have them by Wednesday
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Installing metal panels best practices
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1296
Re: Installing metal panels best practices
Jim where can I buy that nail holder pliers?
Looks like something I need
Looks like something I need
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Explain this ?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1984
Re: Explain this ?
I live in Canada and have been in the Model T hobby for 50 years. I have Never seen this or any vintage scrap that resembled this.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Starting crank extension? Options?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 730
Re: Starting crank extension? Options?
I like Joe’s answer!
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Multi purpose T
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1145
Re: Multi purpose T
In regards to the crank issue, my Roberts T marine engine has the front of the crank about 1-1/2” longer than a stock one. This is because the boat propeller is driven from the front of the engine.
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: TrueFire Coil Option
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1118
Re: TrueFire Coil Option
I’ve been running one in my 13 for over 20 years. He made one to fit my 13 coil box. I charge a 12 volt battery from the magneto
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Chevy rod bolt for T????
- Replies: 7
- Views: 765
Re: Chevy rod bolt for T????
My personal opinion is a 3/8 Grade 8 unf bolt and tighten with a torque wrench to about 30 ft lbs. I grind a flat to the head so it fits perfectly.
Just my choice!
Just my choice!
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Loose threads
- Replies: 8
- Views: 477
Re: Loose threads
1/2” npt Helicoil is available. I have the kit and have probably fixed at least a dozen over the years!
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Swedish snowplow
- Replies: 9
- Views: 664
Re: Swedish snowplow
Pile a bunch of the neighbors into the back seat!!
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cowlboard
- Replies: 8
- Views: 495
Re: Cowboard
Picture framing mat board is an option I have used.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Canadian 1915 Model T Question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 311
Re: Canadian 1915 Model T Question
The 30 x 3 rim is a inch bigger in diameter!
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 11:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Twin spark 4 banger
- Replies: 6
- Views: 745
Re: Twin spark 4 banger
Nissan had a dual plug 4 cylinder engine about 1990. I can get you the part number. Onan has a dual plug coil (it fires 2 plugs at the same time). I have adapted the cap and rotor to the popular Bosch distributor people use on T’s.
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:36 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: I am putting a starter on my 1916 coupelet.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 741
Re: I am putting a starter on my 1916 coupelet.
I probably should get back at my front drive starter project for my 13. I am using a Subaru starter because it turns the correct direction (the gear is at the front). A one wire alternator to keep the wires simple and a cog belt drive connection from the alternator to the crank. I better get it fini...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Distance from crankshaft to camshaft
- Replies: 6
- Views: 499
Re: Distance from crankshaft to camshaft
20-30 years ago I was trying to figure out what the correct gear spacing was. I had a perfect set of early straight cut gears and upon studying them I realized that they were essentially metric pitch gears and then the numbers worked out. I made some links to use for setting up my line boring and I ...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 6:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Distance from crankshaft to camshaft
- Replies: 6
- Views: 499
Re: Distance from crankshaft to camshaft
Steve is Correct!!
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Single seater speedster
- Replies: 10
- Views: 811
Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
You need heavier main bearing caps With A rods you need special pistons. Some people have cut and welded the bottom of the A rods to the top of the T rods and then used ordinary T pistons At the front of the A crank I’ve used a “Speedi Sleeve” to cover part of the front key so the packing will work ...
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Single seater speedster
- Replies: 10
- Views: 811
Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
Andre
Two basic options;
1. Shorten the back of the crank
2. Move the block ahead 5/8”
I have done both
Two basic options;
1. Shorten the back of the crank
2. Move the block ahead 5/8”
I have done both
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Tobin Arp TA 14 set up
- Replies: 4
- Views: 568
Re: Tobin Arp TA 14 set up
The machine is very flexible and accommodating Dave
- Tue Nov 21, 2023 3:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926 Single seater speedster
- Replies: 10
- Views: 811
Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
As stated; how fast do you want to go. How capable are you. Also keep in mind that good brakes and handling are important. I’ve gone 100 mph!!
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:28 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Firewall hole
- Replies: 7
- Views: 498
Re: Firewall hole
My guess is that there was a “transition” happening to the carb controls!
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 8:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2298
Re: Cam nut wrench!
I live in Canada
To keep the shipping costs down I have bulk shipped a dozen wrenches to Mike Lebsack in Iowa. He should have them in about a week
Thank you all for your support and interest
Les
To keep the shipping costs down I have bulk shipped a dozen wrenches to Mike Lebsack in Iowa. He should have them in about a week
Thank you all for your support and interest
Les
- Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2298
Re: Cam nut wrench!
I have now tested the wrench on 15 nuts (including a new repo one) and only one didn’t it fit. So if you are still interested I am prepared to sell them!!
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: surestop disc brakes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1018
Re: surestop disc brakes
Craig
That’s an interesting idea. Thank you
That’s an interesting idea. Thank you
- Thu Nov 02, 2023 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1647
Re: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
I wonder if that I ran a significantly reground profile (.325 lift) managed this
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Roberts T marine engine magneto
- Replies: 4
- Views: 405
Re: Roberts T marine engine magneto
Interesting “Deception” in the ad! They show it with the transmission and starter and generator, but the price doesn’t include it!! I have the basic version and I’m assuming magneto because no generator or starter (hand crank at the flywheel end) and no transmission!!
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Roberts T marine engine magneto
- Replies: 4
- Views: 405
Re: Roberts T marine engine magneto
It’s a Model R. Basically a T block but lots of “tweaks” at the factory. The crank is 2-1:2” longer on the front. Their own cylinder head. The block has “crankcase doors”! An oil pump at the cam gears end. The flywheel is exposed. The manifold is exhaust, intake and water in one casting!
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Roberts T marine engine magneto
- Replies: 4
- Views: 405
Roberts T marine engine magneto
I am wondering if someone can point me towards the correct magneto
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Deep sump oil pan question
- Replies: 13
- Views: 663
Re: Deep sump oil pan question
Drew
If you aren’t going pressure oil, then please sell it to someone who will make a good use of it!!
If you aren’t going pressure oil, then please sell it to someone who will make a good use of it!!
- Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1647
Re: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
I don’t go with heavier springs on a flathead T engine. Even with a radical cam grind the valves don’t start to float till over 4,000 rpm. I like it as a built in rev limiter!
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1647
Re: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
The last picture shows my latest version and the gear drives a flathead V8 oil pump
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1647
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:01 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1647
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1647
Re: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
I built my first one of these in 1978! Ran the cam directly in the block cam bores just like the model A. To control the end float i brazed up some spots on the front cover and carefully fitted them to run on the cam gear nut. Installed a VW oil pump on the back of the camshaft and went full pressur...
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1647
Re: Fitting a Model A camshaft to a Model T
My approach is different. I machine the center and front bearing to run directly in the block (just like on the model A). Then I filed slots for the lobes to slide through. I will try to post some pictures
- Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2298
Re: Cam nut wrench!
Update
Well I have 18 of these finished BUT now I find that while they fit most cam nuts perfectly I encountered one this morning that it won’t fit!! ARRGH!!
I’m not sure what to do!! I don’t want to sell something that doesn’t fit properly.
Well I have 18 of these finished BUT now I find that while they fit most cam nuts perfectly I encountered one this morning that it won’t fit!! ARRGH!!
I’m not sure what to do!! I don’t want to sell something that doesn’t fit properly.
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floating transmission shafts
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1062
Re: Floating transmission shafts
Shanon
The outer ring is bronze and yes it is about.005” thicker than the steel “star”!
The outer ring is bronze and yes it is about.005” thicker than the steel “star”!
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 5:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floating transmission shafts
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1062
Re: Floating transmission shafts
Shanon
Your description is close. No heat treatment done
Your description is close. No heat treatment done
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2298
Re: Cam nut wrench!
My “Guesstimate” on the cost was “OPTIMISTIC”!!
About $40.00!
About $40.00!
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 5:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2298
Re: Cam nut wrench!
The first one!
17 more soon!
17 more soon!
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floating transmission shafts
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1062
Re: Floating transmission shafts
A local guy has “converted” some original Ford shafts into the “Floating Version”. It probably reduces the cost to about half. A option to consider!
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floating transmission shafts
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1062
Re: Floating transmission shafts
Hopefully Dan will run another batch!!
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Floating transmission shafts
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1062
Re: Floating transmission shafts
Dan has quit
I will think about it
I will think about it
- Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2298
Re: Cam nut wrench!
I picked up the cutout wrenches and now to bend them!!
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2298
Re: Cam nut wrench!
I am looking to make this into a double purpose tool.
One end will fit the cam nut AND the front wheel bearing. On the other end it will fit the front wheel bearing jam nut!
I think that they will probably cost about $20.00.
One end will fit the cam nut AND the front wheel bearing. On the other end it will fit the front wheel bearing jam nut!
I think that they will probably cost about $20.00.
- Tue Sep 12, 2023 11:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2298
Re: Cam nut wrench!
I will make one and post a picture and a price. Then you can decide.
The idea of using a spacer washer and a timer nut with it sounds like a good idea!
The idea of using a spacer washer and a timer nut with it sounds like a good idea!
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2298
Re: Cam nut wrench!
Thank you John
- Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cam nut wrench!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2298
Cam nut wrench!
I’m wondering if there is a dozen people who would be interested in buying one. It’s a special “box end” with a 1/2” offset of the handle. Thinking about making some. They would be CNC cut and have about a 10” handle.
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-7 coupe door hinges!! arg!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 254
Re: 26-7 coupe door hinges!! arg!!
Maybe I’ve figured it out. I see there is a third bolt that is hidden!!
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 4:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 26-7 coupe door hinges!! arg!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 254
26-7 coupe door hinges!! arg!!
Is there a trick to removing the upper front door hinge from the car. I managed to remove the bolts and I can get the hinge to move a little bit but they don’t want to come out of the slot!!
Any ideas/ advice would be appreciated!!
Any ideas/ advice would be appreciated!!
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Thread pitch question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 356
Re: Thread pitch question
10-32 sounds reasonable!!
Thanks Kevin
I will keep trying to recover some original to check.
Thanks Kevin
I will keep trying to recover some original to check.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Thread pitch question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 356
Re: Thread pitch question
10-32 sounds reasonable!!
Thanks Kevin
Thanks Kevin
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Thread pitch question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 356
Thread pitch question
I am starting on restoring my 26 Canadian coupe and I will have to replace all the interior window moulding screws (and probably install a bunch of “nutserts” as well. Being a 26 all the screws are installed into metal and are not sheet metal type. Being Canadian they are all Robertson head. So tryi...
- Fri Aug 04, 2023 1:13 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Magneto Battery Charger
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1521
Re: Magneto Battery Charger
I’ve been using just a diode on my 13 to charge the battery. I’m running a “Tru-Fire” ignition and signal and brake lights. Charging a “Seadoo” battery.
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Firewall
- Replies: 14
- Views: 857
Re: Firewall
I can get dimensions of my 13 firewall if that helps?
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Coil unit capacitor From the mid 60's anyone remember these
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1497
Re: Coil unit capacitor From the mid 60's anyone remember these
I find Art’s comment interesting. I have run ‘60’s era distributor “condenser” for about 50 years and they have worked great. I recently had my coils “tuned” on the latest equipment. In doing so we found that the condensers were about the 025 mfd ! The points have survived quite well for about 10,00...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Death by headlight socket?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1799
Re: Death by headlight socket?
I’m confused by something here. You are running the car on mag you say. I ASSUME (dangerous word), that the lights are connected to the battery? If you are trying to run the lights on the magneto, they require a special high voltage low amperage bulb and they should really only be used when driving ...
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HIGH FLO ALUMINUM INTAKE?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1265
Re: HIGH FLO ALUMINUM INTAKE?
I will expand on my experience. I have a RHD 13 touring with a ORIGINAL large volume intake and a Stromberg OF carburetor. Low head. Yes electronic ignition! The car pulls well at low speeds and climbs hills well and runs nicely at 40 mph As I don’t have a generator I can’t comment on that situation...
- Sat Jul 29, 2023 1:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: HIGH FLO ALUMINUM INTAKE?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1265
Re: HIGH FLO ALUMINUM INTAKE?
They have worked well for me
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need blker. Distributor
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1759
Re: Need blker. Distributor
The “traditional” approach to timing a automatic advance distributor is teeing a vacuum gauge into the system and adjusting the timing for maximum vacuum at idle
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:44 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need blker. Distributor
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1759
Re: Need blker. Distributor
For the shaft and bearings I bought what is referred to as a “water pump shaft “
- Wed Jul 19, 2023 9:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need blker. Distributor
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1759
Re: Need blker. Distributor
I machined it from two pieces of aluminum and then welded
- Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Need blker. Distributor
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1759
Re: Need blker. Distributor
Gear driven.
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:47 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: True Fire question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 843
Re: True Fire question
I’ve been running a Trufire in my 13 for more than 20 years. I charge a 12 volt motorcycle battery from the mag.
As with any ignition, good connections are important.
As with any ignition, good connections are important.
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: help with jerking while driving
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1572
Re: help with jerking while driving
Couple of thoughts;
1.If a stock rear axle could it be a babbit thrust washer that has died.
2. I assume it’s not front end shudder caused by clearance/ front end alignment issues
1.If a stock rear axle could it be a babbit thrust washer that has died.
2. I assume it’s not front end shudder caused by clearance/ front end alignment issues
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 2:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Cast iron pistons
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1147
Re: Cast iron pistons
Another consideration is if you can find some good (NOS) cast iron pistons is to sleeve the block. Just a thought
- Sat Jul 01, 2023 11:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Plastic Fan Upgrade?
- Replies: 41
- Views: 2891
Re: Plastic Fan Upgrade?
Here is a version I have done. The fan is 13” diameter so will just fit behind a brass radiator
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A hill too steep
- Replies: 8
- Views: 912
Re: A hill too steep
Will
Another situation where backing up the hill would work
Another situation where backing up the hill would work
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: A hill too steep
- Replies: 8
- Views: 912
Re: A hill too steep
A advantage of backing UP a steep hill is that the engine will be oiled better when it’s working hard. Obviously this only works when on back country roads. I grew up where we had a creek crossing that was a challenge!
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:47 am
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: WOSP Starter Wiring
- Replies: 9
- Views: 910
Re: WOSP Starter Wiring
I guess I’m surprised that the steering column isn’t interfering with the transmission pedals if you have it that low. Also why keep the 6 volt. The stock T generator will easily charge a 12 volt battery (just cut the amps back)
Just some thoughts.
Just some thoughts.
- Sat Jun 17, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: OF parts being made
- Replies: 7
- Views: 753
Re: OF parts being made
Looks great but I just hope it is not a fraudster!
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:42 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926-27 rear light / licence bracket - Canadian?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 862
Re: 1926-27 rear light / licence bracket - Canadian?
Unfortunately mine is in progress so I can’t do a picture in place.
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Too many accessories, not enough room!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1623
Re: Too many accessories, not enough room!
I have made a “polyvee” pulley for the fan and with one for the water pump I think you can drive it all in one “loop”!!
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steering wheel nut thread spec
- Replies: 4
- Views: 329
Re: Steering wheel nut thread spec
Thank you. I was guessing that it was 16 tpi. I can solve it now. Probably just rethread it with the lathe (or make a new one)
- Fri Jun 16, 2023 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Steering wheel nut thread spec
- Replies: 4
- Views: 329
Steering wheel nut thread spec
Got fooled!! I thought the steering wheel nut was 5/8”unf. So I bought a 5/8” fine acorn nut locally. It does NOT fit. The thread pitch is different (not 18 tpi). Does anyone know what the thread is? Trying to push my project along!
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:52 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Too many accessories, not enough room!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1623
Re: Too many accessories, not enough room!
A further thought is that the water pump requires very little energy so I think that one belt could drive it all.
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Straight axle hubs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 888
Re: Straight axle hubs
I suppose if someone is motivated enough I have the casting patterns that I used to make wire wheel hubs. The patterns could be modified and new correct castings could be made. A person would need some good pictures and dimensions (which I don’t have)
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Too many accessories, not enough room!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1623
Re: Too many accessories, not enough room!
I suppose a electric drive water pump could be a solution?
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Transmission Bands
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1372
Re: Transmission Bands
Kevlar is fine (probably excellent) for the brake. They have destroyed plenty of reverse drums though. My preference would be Kevlar on the brake and the other version on the brake and low.
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 1926-27 rear light / licence bracket - Canadian?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 862
Re: 1926-27 rear light / licence bracket - Canadian?
T roadster pickup!! I have one exactly like it.
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Rebuilt Carb or Rebuild Carb
- Replies: 14
- Views: 765
Re: Rebuilt Carb or Rebuild Carb
I’m wondering if you have the mixture set to lean. I’ve seen people doing this. I find that i definitely adjust the carb on my 27 (NH) in the middle of rich and lean. Just a thought.
- Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Straight axle hubs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 888
Re: Straight axle hubs
Boring the taper out would be pretty easy if the rest of the hub is correct. Making straight axles should be easy, as doing the taper is the hardest part of making axles. I have made axles over the years including the wide track version!
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: 23 tranny on a 26 block?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1179
Re: 23 tranny on a 26 block?
At one time there was a solution available to ease the concerns about the 4 dip pan flex and those people who have installed it have had great success. Unfortunately it is no longer available. I’m referring to the “floating transmission shaft”. It removed the strain load from the crankshaft. But hey...
- Mon May 29, 2023 6:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Roof 16 valve
- Replies: 0
- Views: 344
Roof 16 valve
I have the casting patterns for the valve covers for this head. I no longer need them!!
- Tue May 23, 2023 8:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Help needed in chasing 30 year old Ghosts
- Replies: 69
- Views: 7703
Re: Help needed in chasing 30 year old Ghosts
The rear cam lobes have a LOT of duration!! Unfortunately from the pictures I can’t see whether the front lobes are identical. Back in the’70’s I built a T engine with a similar cam grind and it was a total DOG at lower speeds. Reved it was fine. The engine is a high compression flathead. Ultimately...
- Mon May 22, 2023 8:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Universal tire wobbel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 760
Re: Universal tire wobbel
Before I tried “Trueing” the tire by some machining method I would personally try remounting the tire by rotating it on the rim maybe a third of the rotation. Of course marking the rim before! If the problem has moved, then you are on the correct path. If not then it is a rim/wheel problem. I just l...
- Mon May 22, 2023 7:53 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Heli Coil
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1287
Re: Heli Coil
Over the years I have repaired quite a few 1/2” npt spark plug holes with that specific Heli- Coil. Very successful!
- Tue May 16, 2023 2:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion Forum
- Topic: Camshaft
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1460
Re: Camshaft
I got into this because I found an A cam with a full race grind at a swap meet. I was building a T engine with an A crank (drilled and counterweighted). I installed the front of a T cam onto the A cam. Slotted the back to drive a VW oil pump. I built my own Vega distributor drive using a pair of hel...